Women's Soccer

Bussey, Spartans Shut out Alabama A&M

Box Score

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Spartanburg, S.C. – Delaney Bussey's goal at the 27:59 mark of the first half gave the USC Upstate women's soccer team a 1-0 victory over Alabama A&M on Sunday afternoon at County University Soccer Stadium.

Upstate improves to 1-2 overall while Alabama A&M falls to 0-3.

Stats of the Match

  • Upstate outshot Alabama A&M 27-1. The Spartans had 11 shots on goal while the lone shot for the Lady Bulldogs went off-target.
  • Abbie Ellis had a match-high six shots for the Spartans. Isabella Burns took five shots, followed by Emelie Valenciano with four.
  • Bussey, Burns and Valenciano each had two shots on goal.
  • The Spartans held an 11-4 edge in corner kicks.
  • Upstate was whistled for nine offsides.
  • Brooke Bailey earned her third career win with a shutout in goal.
  • The win is the first at Upstate for head coach Tyson John.

USC Upstate Goals

  • Bussey stole the ball from the Alabama A&M defense, beat a pair of defenders and finished from the right side of the 18' box for her first goal of the season. (USC Upstate 1, Alabama A&M 0).

Up Next

  • Upstate hosts Hampton on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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