Saturday's MatchUP
October 2, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. ET
USC Upstate (3-5-1; 1-2-0 Big South) vs. Radford (6-3-1; 0-2-1 Big South)
County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
 
Series History
On Saturday, Upstate and Radford will meet for the ninth time on the pitch as the two programs renew a series that began in 2007 with the teams having met each season since 2015. The Highlanders lead the series, having taken each of the past eight meetings.
 
Last Time Out
September 29, 2021: UNC Asheville 1, USC Upstate 0 (2OT)
September 29, 2021: Gardner-Webb 2, Radford 0
 
Ones to Watch
Upstate: Sophomore forward Ashley Finn enters the weekend leading the Big South Conference in shots on goal per game, averaging 1.62 shots on target per contest, landing 13 shots on goal through eight matches. Scoring five goals in 2021, she also enters ranked second in the league in scoring, posting two game-winning goals and a hat trick this season.
 
Radford: Scoring eight goals and tallying five assists in 2021, forward Kat Parris leads the Big South in both goals scored and points this season. She's tallied a point in seven of the 10 matches in her career thus far while capturing three Big South weekly awards this season.
 
UP Next for the Spartans
Following its match with Radford, Upstate continues its homestand Wednesday night, welcoming High Point to County University Soccer Stadium for a midweek match. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET.
 
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