This Weeknd's MatchUP 

 
September 8, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. ET   

USC Upstate vs. Furman 
Stone Stadium | Greenville, S.C. 

Live Stats 

How They Stack Up  

Record: USC Upstate (3-1-1; 0-0 Big South) vs. Furman (3-4; 0-0 SoCon) 

Series: Upstate trails the overall series 1-8-1 

Last Five Meetings: Aug. 27, 2023 (UPST 1; FUR 1); Sept. 8, 2022 (UPST 2; FUR 1); Aug. 18, 2017 (UPST 1; FUR 6); Sept. 1, 2016 (UPST 0; FUR 2); Sept. 3, 2015 (UPST 0; FUR 1) 

Players to Watch  

Upstate: The Spartans most recently collected their first tie of the season after a 2-2 result at home against the College of Charleston Cougars. After being down 2-0 at halftime, Upstate battled back to bring the game within one goal courtesy of Dara Russo who connected with Paige Armstrong and Palina Jordan. Armstrong scored the game tying goal in the 76th minute after connecting with Margret Edda Bjarnadottir and Russo. Russo lead alongside Nya Baccelli lead the Spartans' offense with four goals respectively. Meghan Groah has started in the net for Upstate's last two contests and leads the goalkeepers in saves (16) and save percentage (.842).  

Furman: The Paladins most recently secured their third win of the season after downing the Spartan's conference rivals, UNC Asheville, 2-1 on Thursday night. Jenny Jacobson and Helen Gutierrez scored one goal respectively to lift the Paladins to their mid-week victory. Reese Dejong played the full 90 minutes in the net for Furman and recorded three saves.  

 
 
UP Next for the Spartans   
The Spartans will enjoy a quiet week before hosting the Wofford Terriers Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:00 p.m. Bring your furry friends to County University Soccer Stadium on Saturday night to enjoy Pups at the Pitch and receive your free pet bowl! 

  
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