SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Gotta keep an eye out for those Carolina Cougars
The USC Upstate Spartans have a true home game now as they host the College of Charleston Cougars tomorrow night.
The MatchUP
Who: College of Charleston (2-1-2; 2-0-1, CAA) at USC Upstate (1-4-1; 0-0-0 Big South)
Where: County University Soccer Stadium; Spartanburg, S.C.
When: 7:00 p.m.
Series History
There isn't much to put here really. The two South Carolina schools have met on the pitch once before. In the meeting at Charleston last season, neither team was able to find the back of the net and the first ever meeting between the Spartans and the Cougars ended in a scoreless tie after two overtimes.
The only other time the two schools have seen each other was for an exhibition during the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Last Match
The Spartans are coming off their first win of the 2022 season, taking down the Wofford Terriers 4-2 at Wofford for the first time since Upstate moved to D-1. Upstate was propelled by an offensive explosion that saw six Spartans record a point.
Charleston is coming off a 3-1 conference win against Monmouth. The Cougars have struggled on the road, going 0-1-2 so far this season when leaving their home stadium. They average 2.5 goals when at home, but average .333 goals when on the road.
The Six Degrees
Upstate and Charleston haven't shared an opponent yet this season.
Players to Watch
Peyton Pressley,
Xavi Wences, and
Julian Fernandez are all coming off career days against Wofford.
Braiden Hall didn't find the back of the net, but he did tally two assists in the 4-2 win.
Luke Halkett was named a starter against the Terriers for the first time since Clemson.
Jeremy Montero recorded his first points of the 2022 season. Kasper Jorgensen remains a constant on the backline, going the distance for the fourth time this season against Wofford.
UP Next for the Spartans
Upstate will stay at home for the start of Big South play as the Fighting Camels of Campbell make the trip to Spartanburg next Saturday.
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