Ellis vs. South Carolina
Catherine Harney
3
Winner Furman FURMAN (4-2-2, 0-0-0)
1
USC Upstate UPST (1-11-0, 0-3-0)
Winner
Furman FURMAN
(4-2-2, 0-0-0)
3
Final
1
USC Upstate UPST
(1-11-0, 0-3-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Furman FURMAN 1 2 3
USC Upstate UPST 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Edged Out by Furman

Spartanburg, S.C. – Upstate Men's Soccer was back in action, taking a break from conference play to face the Furman University Paladins. Despite a close contest, the Paladins walked away victorious, winning 3-1.

The backline of each team proved to be strong throughout the first 30 minutes of the match, with each team unable to find the back of the net. Furman would strike first, tallying a goal at the 33-minute mark. For the Spartans, Anthony Cox led in shots with two, recording one shot on goal. Upstate kept a fighting spirit and responded with a goal by Guy Ellis, assisted by Dario Stadler and Liam Duggan. Stadler and Duggan each added a shot on the night. Ollie West was the other Spartan to record a shot and shot on goal. Goalkeeper Kristian Eek earned a new season and career high in saves, collecting five on the night.
 
Game Information
USC Upstate 1; Furman 3
Record: USC Upstate (1-11-0; 0-3 Big South) vs. Furman (4-2-2; 0-0-0 SoCon)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
 
How It Happened Notable
  • Guy Ellis recorded his first career goal and first career shot
  • Dario Stadler earned his fourth assist of the season
  • Liam Duggan picked up his second assist of the season and played all 90 minutes
  • Shayne Abrams earned a new season-high in minutes, playing 65
  • Kristian Eek earned a new career-high 5 saves
 
UP Next for the Spartans
The Spartans remain at home, resuming conference play against Radford University on October 12th at 3:00 pm.  

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