SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Men's soccer returned to County University Soccer Stadium for the final home game of the season, celebrating senior night against UNC Asheville. The Spartans battled against the Bulldogs, but ultimately dropped the match with a final score of 4-1.

Before the match, seniors Emmanuel Uwazie, Fabian Dietrich, Carson Hickok, and Anthony Cox were all recognized for their achievements.

The match began quickly, with UNC Asheville claiming the first shot a minute into play. Goalkeeper Emmanuel Uwazie made his first career save to prevent the Bulldogs from taking an early lead. Shayne Abrams was the first Spartan to take aim at the goal, firing off a shot roughly ten minutes into play. Dzenan Cerimagic led Upstate in shots with five.

Late in the second half, Adrian Panaite put Upstate on the board, netting his fifth goal of the season off a cross from Anthony Cox. Panaite finished the night with two shots, both on target. The backline held strong for the Spartans, with Daniel Busby, Elijah Jackson, and Carson Hickok all making key plays to keep the Bulldogs offense at bay.  Goalkeeper Cooper Jennings had an outstanding performance in the net, making 11 saves on the night, moving his total number of saves this season to 79.  

Game Information
USC Upstate 1; UNC Asheville 4
USC Upstate (3-14-0; 2-5-0 Big South) vs. UNC Asheville (7-3-4; 3-2-2)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.

How It Happened

• '1 – Shot by UNC Asheville, saved by Emmanuel Uwazie
• '10 – Shot by Shayne Abrams, saved
• '13 – Adrian Paniate takes his first shot of the night, but it is saved
• '18 – Shot by the Bulldogs, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '30 – Cooper Jennings makes his second save of the night
• '38 – A shot by Anthony Cox hits the cross bar
• '40 – Shot by UNC Asheville, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '43 – Goal by UNCA Asheville
• '44 – Shot by Dzenan Cerimagic, going wide right
• '45 – The Bulldogs find the back of the net for their second goal
• '50 – UNC Asheville scores their third goal
• '53 – Dzenan Cerimagic takes his second shot of the night
• '54 – Cooper Jennings makes back to back saves
• '56 – Shot by Dzenan Cerimagic, high
• '64 – Shot by UNC Asheville, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '65 – Cooper Jennings makes another great save
• '66 – The Bulldogs fire off another shot, but Cooper Jennings makes his eighth save of the night  
• '72 – Cooper Jennings makes another save
• '82 – Dzenan Cerimagic sends a header over the goal
• '84 – Goal by Adrian Panaite, assisted by Anthony Cox
• '87 – Cooper Jennings makes his 11th save of the night
• '88 – Fourth goal by UNC Asheville

Notable

• Emmanuel Uwazie made his first career start and save
• Cooper Jennings set a new season high in saves with 11
• Dzenan Cerimagic earned a new season high in shots with 5
• Anthony Cox earned his first assist of the season

 
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