CLINTON, S.C.– Upstate Men's Soccer was on the road again, making the short trip to Presbyterian College. The Spartans put up just seven shots but pulled out the 2-1 victory against the Blue Hose.

The Spartans got on the board first, just six minutes into play off a penalty kick goal scored by Adrian Panaite. Upstate held the advantage for the next 20 minutes of play, until the Blue Hose capitalized on a penalty kick to even the match. Headed into the half, the score would remain 1-1. Out of the halftime break, the Spartans continued to battle, but it wasn't until the 86th minute that Shayne Abrams found the back of the net for the go-ahead goal.

Goalkeeper Cooper Jennings made three crucial saves in the win. Adrian Panaite and Shayne Abrams each finished the night with two shots, one being on goal. Fabian Dietrich, Dario Stadler, and Liam Duggan all added a shot of their own. The Spartans backline was also pivotal in the win, with Elijah Jackson, Carson Hickok, and Daniel Busby playing all 90 minutes of the match.

Game Information
USC Upstate 2; Presbyterian College 1
USC Upstate (3-11; 2-3 Big South) vs. Presbyterian (4-5-2; 1-2-1 Big South)
Location: Martin Stadium | Clinton, S.C. 

How It Happened

• '6 – Penalty kick goal by Adrian Panaite
• '15 – Shot by Liam Duggan
• '26 – Presbyterian scores off a penalty kick goal
• '31 – Shot by the Blue Hose, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '40 – Cooper Jennings makes another save off a shot from Presbyterian
• '62 – Shot by Presbyterian, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '69 – Fabian Dietrich takes his first shot of the match, but it goes wide left
• '77 – Shot by Dario Stadler, high
• '83 – Shot by Adrian Panaite, saved
• '86 – Goal by Shayne Abrams

Notable

• Carson Hickok earned a new season high in minutes played with 90
• Adrian Panaite netted his fourth goal of the season
• Dario Stadler earned a new season high in minutes played with 90
• Fabian Dietrich also earned a new season high in minutes played with 85
• Shayne Abrams scored his second goal of the season and second career goal
• This is the first time this season the Spartans have had back to back wins 

UP Next for the Spartans
The Spartans will remain on the road, facing reigning National Champion Clemson on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 pm.
 
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