Spartans Earn First Win of the Season with a 2-0 Shutout against East Tennessee State

Sunday, August 25

Spartanburg, S.C.

6:00 P.M.

University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics

1-1-0, 0-0-0

East Tennessee State

1-1-0, 0-0-0

ETSU

USC Upstate

8/25/2024 11:59:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Spartanburg, S.C. – Upstate men's soccer competed at home for the first time in the 2024 season. The home opener was a match-up against East Tennessee State University, with the Spartans earning a 2-0 shutout victory. This win was the first one over ETSU in program history.

Upstate started the match quickly, with the first shot by Anthony Cox occurring just over a minute into play. After multiple shot attempts by the Spartans, it was Adrian Panaite who finally found the back of the net, scoring the first goal of the 2024 season. The goal was scored off a perfectly timed pass from Dario Stadler, who finished the night with an assist and two shots. Eight minutes into the second half, the Spartans scored again, with freshman Shayne Abrams connecting on a pass from Panaite. He earned a new season-high in shots, shots on goal, goals, and assists, leading the team in all categories except goals. Goalkeeper Cooper Jennings earned his first shutout of the season, totaling three saves.

Game Information
Score: USC Upstate 2 : ETSU 0
Record: Upstate (1-1; 0-0 Big South) vs. ETSU (1-1; 0-0 SoCon)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.

How It Happened

17' – Adrian Panaite scored the first goal of the season off the pass from Dario Stadler
27' – Shot ETSU, saved by Cooper Jennings
28' – Shot by Petr Loznev, blocked
34' – Shot by Carlos Lopez, going wide left
41' Shot ETSU, bottom left saved by Jennings
At the half, Upstate led in shots with 12 compared to ETSU's 5
53' –Shayne Abrams scored the second goal for Upstate, assisted by Adrian Panaite
79' – ETSU shot towards top of the cage, saved by Jennings

Notable

Shayne Abrams recorded his first collegiate goal
This was the first win over ETSU in program history
This was the first shutout victory since 10/17/23
Carlos Lopez earned season-high two shots
Dario Stadler recorded his first career assist

UP Next for the Spartans
Upstate will remain at home for their next match, facing College of Charleston on Thursday, August 29th at 7:00 pm.

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