Atlanta, Ga. – Upstate Men's Soccer continued their road stand, facing Georgia State University. Despite being down early in the match, Upstate would even the score before halftime at 1-1. In a hard-fought match, the Spartans would fall short to the Panthers 3-2.
 
Bradyn Cobb took the first shot for Upstate. It was Luke Halkett who found the back of the net first for the Spartans. Halkett capitalized off a penalty kick, sending it past the Panthers keeper. He finished the night with two shots and played all 90 minutes of the match. Dzenan Cerimagic tallied his third goal of the season from an assist by Shayne Abrams and Carson Hickok. Cerimagic also recorded two shots on goal. Fabian Dietrich and Ezra Hoffman each finished the night with a shot on goal. Elijah Jackson and Adrian Panaite finished the match with a shot. Goalkeeper Cooper Jennings finished the night with four saves.
 
Game Information:
Score: USC Upstate 2; Georgia State 3
Record: USC Upstate (1-6-0; 0-0-0 Big South) vs. Georgia State (2-3-1, 0-0-0 SunBelt)
Location: GSU Soccer Complex | Atlanta, Ga.
 
How It Happened

• '0:34 - GSU scored their first goal
• '6 – Shot by Bradyn Cobb
• '7 - Shot by GSU, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '16 – Shot by Fabian Dietrich, saved
• '30 – Penalty kick goal by Luke Halkett
• '32 – Shot GSU, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '52 – Penalty Kick Goal by GSU
• '54 – Penalty Kick Goal by GSU
• '67 – Shot by Dzenan Cerimagic, saved
• '73 – Shot by Ezra Hoffman, saved
• '74 – Goal by Dzenan Cerimagic, assist Shayne Abrams and Carson Hickok
• '74 – Shot by Luke Halkett

Notable

• Carson Hickok earned his first assist of the season and a new season high in minutes played
• Shayne Abrams recorded his first assist of the season
• Fabian Dietrich earned a new season high in minutes played

UP Next for the Spartans
The Spartans stay on the road, traveling to the University of North Florida. The game is set for Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm.
 
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