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Jacksonville, Fla. – Julian Welborn scored his first goal at USC Upstate on Saturday evening as the Spartan men's soccer team dropped their regular season finale, 2-1, on the road against the North Florida Ospreys at Hodges Stadium.
Upstate finishes the season with a 3-10-2 overall record and 1-5 in the ASUN while North Florida improves to 3-9-2 on the season and 3-1 in conference play.
STATS OF THE MATCH
- The Ospreys held a 9-6 advantage over the Spartans in shots.
- Upstate tied North Florida in shots on goal at 5-5.
- Welborn scored his first goal of the season for the Spartans.
- Josh Castellanos recorded both goals for the Ospreys while Mikey Connell and AJ Williams each had an assist.
- Connor Deany came off the bench to lead Upstate with two shots as both went on goal.
- Castellanos attempted a team-high three shots for North Florida with all going on goal.
- Spartans goalie CJ Cluck concluded the game with three saves.
- Juanes Fajardo and Tord Pedersen combined for four saves for UNF. Fajardo had three saves while Pedersen added one.
USC UPSTATE GOALS
- Welborn scored his first goal at Upstate in the 89th minute to cut its deficit down to 2-1. Welborn collected the loose ball inside the 18-yard box and scored left side. (USC Upstate 1, North Florida 2)
NORTH FLORIDA GOALS
- Castellanos scored his first goal of the game in the 26th minute to give North Florida a 1-0 lead. Williams was credited with the assist after his cross from the right side allowed Castellanos to head the ball in from eight yards out. (USC Upstate 0, North Florida 1)
- Castellanos added his second goal in the 53rd minute to extend the Osprey's advantage to 2-0. His header was created by a cross from the left side by Connell, who picked up the assist. (USC Upstate 0, North Florida 2)
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