Sunday's MatchUP
September 12, 2021 | 3:00 p.m. ET
USC Upstate (1-3-1; 0-0-0 Big South) vs. South Carolina State (0-5-0)
County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
 
Series History
Sunday's meeting between USC Upstate and South Carolina State marks the seventh all-time meeting between the two clubs since Upstate joined the Division I ranks in 2007. The Spartans lead the all-time series 3-1-2, winning the prior meeting in the series 6-1 on October 9, 2018.
 
Last Time Out
September 9, 2021: USC Upstate 0, Davidson 0 [2OT]
September 8, 2021: Shaw University 2, South Carolina State 1
 
Ones to Watch
Upstate: After posting a career-high 14 saves against Davidson, sophomore goalkeeper Cora Brendle enters the South Carolina State match ranked third in the NCAA in saves per game, averaging 9.0 saves per contest while ranking 15^th in the country in save percentage (.931), permitting just two goals against 29 shots on goal.
 
South Carolina State: Midfielder Ha'Teya Holloman scored the lone goal for the Lady Bulldogs in their match against Shaw as the Clayton State transfer scored off a corner kick late in the second half.
 
UP Next for the Spartans
With non-conference play wrapping against South Carolina State, Upstate hits the road to open Big South Conference play at Charleston Southern on September 18.
 
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