Spartanburg, S.C. – Back home for the fifth game of the season, Upstate men's soccer faced Liberty University for the Friday night matchup. The Spartans started the game off quickly, taking the first shot five minutes in, and finished the night with 11 shots total. Ultimately, Upstate would fall short against the Flames, dropping the contest 5-2.
 
Dzenan Cerimagic picked up right where he left off, scoring the first goal in tonight's game at the twelve-minute mark to give the Spartans an early lead. Upstate held Liberty scoreless until the 31st minute. Adrian Panaite capitalized on a penalty shot, putting it right past the Flames keeper. Both Cerimagic and Panaite finished the night with two shots and a shot on goal, along with Luke Halkett. Dario Stadler fired off two shots within five minutes of each other. Also tallying shots were Carlos Lopez, Pilani Alexander, and Elijah Jackson.
 
Game Information
Score: USC Upstate 2 : Liberty University 5
Record: USC Upstate (1-4; 0-0 Big South) vs. Liberty University (2-1-1; 0-0 Ohio Valley Conference)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
 
How It Happened

• 5' – Shot by Dario Stadler, going wide right
• 5' – Shot by Luke Halkett, going bottom center saved
• 12' – Dzenan Cerimagic shot goal
• 22' – Shot by Liberty, saved by Cooper Jennings
• 24' – Shot by Dzenan Cerimagic, high over the cage
• 39' – Shot by Pilani Alexander, wide right
• 60' – Adrian Panaite capitalizes off a penalty kick
• 70' – Shot by Adrian Panaite, wide left
• 82 ' – Shot by Carlos Lopez,  wide top right
• 88' – Shot By Luke Halkett, blocked

Notable

• Both Cerimagic and Panaite scored their second goals of the season
• Pilani Alexander made his first start as a Spartan
• Thomas Herzog started his first match in a Spartan uniform

UP Next for the Spartans
The Spartans will be on the road again, facing the South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00 pm.

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