http://upstatespartans.com en-us en-us http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130520gibzu3 SPARTANBURG, S.C. – After securing a bid to postseason play in walk-off fashion last Saturday, the USC Upstate baseball team is set to take on Mercer Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. in the opening round of the 2013 Atlantic Sun Baseball Championship in DeLand, Fla., at Melching Field. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130520gibzu3 2013-05-22T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/20130520fi7pki MACON, Ga. – Ross Oden, Gilbert Kemboi and Brittany Walls of the USC Upstate men’s and women’s track & field teams were named to the Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor All-Academic Teams as announced by the league office Monday morning. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/20130520fi7pki 2013-05-20T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130518j4ljjd Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The USC Upstate softball team ended its run in the Tuscaloosa Regional of the NCAA Tournament with a 3-0 loss to Western Kentucky Saturday night, just three hours after securing the school’s first ever victory in an NCAA Division I tournament against Jacksonville State. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130518j4ljjd 2013-05-18T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305189vh65j SPARTANBURG, S.C. – After storming back with a pair of ninth-inning runs Saturday afternoon to secure a spot in postseason play, the USC Upstate baseball team will be the No. 8 seed and face top-seeded Mercer in the opening round of 2013 Atlantic Sun Conference Championship. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305189vh65j 2013-05-18T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305185r5i2z Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Anna Miller tossed a five-inning, mercy rule perfect game to lead the USC Upstate softball team to an 8-0 victory over Jacksonville State in the first elimination game of the Tuscaloosa Regional Saturday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305185r5i2z 2013-05-18T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130518zuqhxz SPARTANBURG, S.C. – With its season hanging in the balance Saturday, the USC Upstate baseball team proved resilient down to the final out, rallying with a pair of ninth-inning runs to walk-off with a 4-3 victory over North Florida and secure a spot in the A-Sun Championship. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130518zuqhxz 2013-05-18T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305172k686y SPARTANBURG, S.C. – With its postseason hopes slipping away by the day, the USC Upstate baseball team fell behind early and never recovered Friday evening, falling 6-2 to the University of North Florida in game two of a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series at Harley Park. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305172k686y 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130517ouyl0m Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Western Kentucky starting pitcher Emily Rousseau limited Upstate to just two hits en route to leading the Lady Toppers to a 3-0 victory over USC Upstate in the opening game of the Tuscaloosa Regional. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130517ouyl0m 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130516nd0kh8 SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Playing in its final series of the regular season, the USC Upstate baseball team saw an early 3-0 lead slip away Thursday evening, falling 15-5 to North Florida at Harley Park in game one of a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference set. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130516nd0kh8 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130516fmr30z Tuscaloosa, Ala. - The USC Upstate softball team held its team practice Thursday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium in preparation for Friday's opener against Western Kentucky in the Tuscaloosa Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130516fmr30z 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/201305164b6gbu INDIANAPOLIS – The USC Upstate men’s track & field team landed three Spartans on the participant list for the 2013 NCAA Outdoor East Preliminary Championships May 23-25 in the senior trio of Gilbert Kemboi, Cameron Thomas and Kenny Sugishita as announced Thursday. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/201305164b6gbu 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130516vto6e1 Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The day before the USC Upstate softball team makes its first-ever NCAA Regional appearance, Spartan Shellie Robinson was named to the NFCA All-Region team in the Southeast Region. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130516vto6e1 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305153vtasx Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate softball team will continue its magical season with its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament when it opens the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional Friday at 3:30 p.m. Central, 4:30 p.m. Eastern against Western Kentucky at Rhoads Stadium on the campus of Alabama. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305153vtasx 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130514riwr10 CLEMSON, S.C. – Two outs from recording the biggest upset in program history Tuesday evening, the USC Upstate baseball team saw No. 14 Clemson University belt a three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to send the Tigers to an 8-7 victory at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130514riwr10 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130514sd7hn0 Spartanburg, S.C. – When the USC Upstate softball team takes the field against Western Kentucky Friday to open the Tuscaloosa Regional in the NCAA Tournament, it will do so as the nation’s top-ranked defense after the NCAA released its latest statistical ranking. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130514sd7hn0 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130513awmvxu SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Entering the final week of the regular season, the USC Upstate baseball team is set for a mid-week contest at No. 14 Clemson and a crucial home series with North Florida. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130513awmvxu 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/genrel/2012-13/interimad SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Lee Fowler, an experienced athletic administrator and consultant, has been named interim athletic director at the University of South Carolina Upstate, effective May 20. Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/genrel/2012-13/interimad 2013-05-13T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130512n9inip Spartanburg, S.C. – Surrounded by a throng of family, friends and Spartan fans, the USC Upstate softball team gathered at Buffalo Wild Wings in Spartanburg to watch the NCAA Selection Show on ESPNU Sunday night. One day after winning two games against Lipscomb on Championship Saturday to claim the A-Sun Tournament title and the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, Upstate learned it will open the Tuscaloosa Regional Friday against Western Kentucky hosted by the defending National Champions, Alabama Crimson Tide. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130512n9inip 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130512yx9th0 KENNESAW, Ga. – The USC Upstate baseball team held an early 6-0 lead on Mother’s Day Sunday afternoon, but Kennesaw State University came storming back and used a 10th-inning single to give the Owls a 7-6 walk-off win at Stillwell Stadium in Atlantic Sun Conference action. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130512yx9th0 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/20130511znwfip JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The USC Upstate men’s and women’s track & field teams closed out the 2013 Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor Championships hosted by the University of North Florida Saturday with six medal-winning performances. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/20130511znwfip 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/2013051109ylur Nashville, Tenn. – The USC Upstate softball team had two win two games on Championship Saturday to win the A-Sun Tournament championship. That is just what the Spartans did, capping the day with a 7-5 victory over Lipscomb to earn the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance since moving to Division I in 2007-08. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/2013051109ylur 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130511nzni70 KENNESAW, Ga. – The USC Upstate baseball team put together a ninth-inning rally Saturday afternoon in game two of a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series, but Kennesaw State University held on for a 5-2 victory at Stillwell Stadium. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130511nzni70 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130511aai2xj Nashville, Tenn. – Just when the USC Upstate softball team needed to change its luck against Lipscomb, the Spartans got a strong pitching performance out of Anna Miller and an early offensive outburst to take a 4-1 victory over Lipscomb in the first game of the day on Championship Saturday at the A-Sun Tournament. The win forced the “if necessary” deciding game for the conference championship. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130511aai2xj 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130511sw5pv6 Nashville, Tenn. - The USC Upstate softball team is set to play in the championship of the A-Sun Tournament today at Draper Diamond on the campus of Lipscomb. The Spartans will battle the host Lady Bisons for the A-Sun Tournament title and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130511sw5pv6 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305108lid4a Nashville, Tenn. – After tossing four innings in the first game of the day against Lipscomb, USC Upstate pitcher Jamie Ujvari took the circle in the final elimination game of the day against North Florida in the A-Sun Tournament. With an appearance in Saturday’s championship against Lipscomb on the line, the A-Sun Freshman of the Year took a perfect game into the seventh inning to lead the Spartans to a 9-2 victory over the Ospreys, securing the Spartans’ spot in the A-Sun Tournament Championship. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305108lid4a 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/20130510bq9xcl JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The USC Upstate men’s and women’s track & field teams posted strong marks, while picking up two gold medals and one silver Friday at the first day of the 2013 Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor Championships hosted by the University of North Florida. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/20130510bq9xcl 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130510xr68kz KENNESAW, Ga. – The USC Upstate baseball team held an early lead against one of the best starting pitchers in the country Friday evening, but a three-run third inning propelled Kennesaw State University to a 4-2 victory at Stillwell Stadium in Atlantic Sun Conference action. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130510xr68kz 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130510p9c266 Nashville, Tenn. – Gracey Aguirre’s two-run home run in the top of the seventh gave Lipscomb a 4-2 victory over USC Upstate in the winner’s bracket final of the A-Sun Tournament Friday afternoon at Draper Diamond. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130510p9c266 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130509fard3n Nashville, Tenn. – A-Sun Freshman of the Year Jamie Ujvari and fellow first team all-conference member Meredith Barnes led the USC Upstate softball team to a 5-1 victory over Stetson in the Spartans’ first game of the 2013 A-Sun Tournament at Draper Diamond Thursday morning. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130509fard3n 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/20130509c6mih8 SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate men’s and women’s track & field teams head to Jacksonville, Fla., for the 2013 Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor Championships Friday and Saturday hosted by the University of North Florida. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://upstatespartans.com/sports/c-track/2012-13/releases/20130509c6mih8 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z