Spartanburg, S.C. – Upstate men's soccer returned to County University Soccer to open conference play against Winthrop University. The Spartans earned a new team season-high in corner kicks with nine. Despite Upstate holding Winthrop scoreless throughout the first half, the final score was 2-0 in favor of the Eagles.

The match started quickly, with the first shot occurring a minute into play. Adrian Panaite was the first Spartan to take aim at the goal. Anthony Cox led the Spartans in shots, posting a new season-high of three. Elijah Jackson finished the night with two shots, making him the second Spartan to have a season-high night. Thomas Herzog and Dario Stadler each finished the night with a shot on goal. Cooper Jennings put up a strong performance in goal, totaling six saves. Jennings has moved to fourth in the Upstate record book for career saves with 119.
 
Game Information:
USC Upstate 0; Winthrop University 2
Record: USC Upstate (1-8-0; 0-1 Big South) vs. Winthrop University (2-5-1; 1-0 Big South)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
 
How It Happened

• '1 – First shot of the match by Winthrop
• '1- Shot by Adrian Panaite, hit the woodwork
• '4 – Shot by Winthrop, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '13 – Shot by Ezra Hoffman
• '18 – Shot by Elijah Jackson, off-target high left
• '23 – Shot by Winthrop, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '38 – Cooper Jennings records his third save of the night on a shot aimed bottom center
• '42 – Shot by Dario Stadler, saved
• '43 – Shot by Fabian Dietrich
• '47 – Elijah Jackson takes his second shot of the night
• '48 – Shot by Winthrop, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '48 – First goal of the match by Winthrop
• '52 – Shot by Anthony Cox, going over the cage
• '55- Shot by Winthrop, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '56 – Another shot by Winthrop, saved by Cooper Jennings
• '65 – Shot by Luke Halkett
• '69 – Shot by Anthony Cox, saved
• '74 – Second goal of the match by Winthrop
• '84 – Shot by Thomas Herzog, saved
• '88 – Shot by Luke Marin

Notable:

• Anthony Cox earned a new season-high in shots
• Elijah Jackson earned a new season-high in shots
• Carson Hickok played season-high 61 minutes
• Thomas Herzog recorded his first shot and shot on goal as a Spartan

 
UP Next for the Spartans
The Spartans take a quick break from conference play, facing Wofford on Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00 pm.
 
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