Spartanburg, S.C. – The Spartans returned to County University Soccer Stadium for their third conference match of the season, facing High Point University. Despite taking an early 1-0 lead, the Spartans would fall short against the Panthers 4-1.
Upstate struck first in the seventh minute of play, with
Liam Duggan netting his first career goal as a Spartan off a dime from
Peyton Pressley. The Spartans backline remained strong, not allowing High Point to find the back of the net until the 24th minute. Duggan led Upstate in shots with a season-high of three.
Dario Stadler put up two shots, both being on goal.
Carson Hickok,
Ezra Hoffman, and
Adrian Panaite each finished the night with one shot. Returning in goal for the Spartans was
Cooper Jennings, who made four saves on the night.
Game Information
USC Upstate: 1 ; High Point University 4
Record: USC Upstate (1-10; 0-3 Big South) vs. High Point (6-2-2; 3-0 Big South)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
How It Happened
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UP Next for the Spartans
The Spartans will take a short break from conference play, facing Furman University at home on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 pm.
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