Oskar Kaufmann and Vitalis Takawira Jr. high fiving each other
Big South Conference
2
Winner Gardner-Webb GWU (11-1-2, 4-0-1)
1
USC Upstate UPST (4-9-1, 2-3-0)
Winner
Gardner-Webb GWU
(11-1-2, 4-0-1)
2
Final
1
USC Upstate UPST
(4-9-1, 2-3-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Gardner-Webb GWU 2 0 2
USC Upstate UPST 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer battles it out with Gardner-Webb for Saturday afternoon action; the Runnin’ Bulldogs overcome the early deficit from Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Taking the pitch for an afternoon Big South Conference showdown, Upstate Men's Soccer battled with Gardner-Webb University where it came down to the wire with the Runnin' Bulldogs overcoming the Spartans' quick start. 

Opening the first minute, the Spartans got off to a quick start with the display of the Vitalis Takawira Jr. to Oskar Kaufmann connection 27 seconds into the match. Leading 1-0, Gardner-Webb responded with a goal of their own to bring the momentum back on their side. As Upstate looked to adjust to the new game, the Runnin' Bulldogs added their second goal at the 18th minute, taking the lead, 2-1. The Spartans looked to continue their offensive firepower with multiple shots on goal, but Gardner-Webb was able to hold their lead going into the break. The intensity in the second half picked up with both opponents continuing to take control of the match, getting their offense going. The Spartans looked to convert on multiple opportunities where in response the Runnin' Bulldogs held the lead overcoming the Spartans. 

Match Information 

Score: Gardner-Webb 2 : Upstate 1 

Records: USC Upstate (4-9-1; 2-3 Big South) vs. Gardner-Webb (11-1-2; 4-0-1 Big South) 

Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, South Carolina 

How it Happened 

1' - Oskar Kaufmann scored the opening goal assisted by Vitalis Takawira Jr. 

5' - Gardner-Webb's Samson Kpardeh ties the match with a goal 

18' - Gardner-Webb's Franco Ocana scores the second goal assisted by Samson Kpardeh 

Notable 

  • Oskar Kaufmann's goal was his fifth of the season and Upstate's first goal scored since October 7th versus Queens (N.C.) 

  • Vitalis Takawira Jr.'s assist was his fifth of the season which has him tied first on the Spartans with 11 points on the year. 

Up next for the Spartans 

Followed by Saturday afternoon action, the Spartans return to non-conference play traveling to Buies Creek, North Carolina taking on CAA Opponent, Campbell on Tuesday, October 21st live on FloCollege at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time.   

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