SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Opening the new month, Upstate Men's Soccer returns to the County University Soccer Stadium for Friday night action hosting Presbyterian College in Big South Conference play where the Spartans looks to return to their winning ways.
Friday's Matchup
Friday, October 3 | 7:00 P.M.
Presbyterian vs. Upstate
County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, South Carolina
TV: No stream available, live stats only
How they Stack up
Records: USC Upstate Spartans (4-5-1; 2-0 Big South) vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose (3-4-3; 0-2 Big South)
All time series: Upstate leads 10-6-1
Last time out for Upstate: Tuesday, September 30 vs. No. 25 Furman (FUR 6; UPST 1)
Last time out for Presbyterian: Sunday, September 28 vs. No. 15 Gardner-Webb (GWU 2; PC 0)
Last five meetings: Oct. 19, 2024 (UPST 2; PC 1) Oct. 7, 2023 (PC 4; UPST 2); Oct. 12, 2022 (UPST 5; PC 3); Nov. 3, 2021 (PC 3; UPST 2) Mar. 10, 2021 (UPST 5; PC 1)
Players to Watch
Upstate: Sophomore Defender, Ewan Tomas has been a key player on the defensive end for the Spartans with his high IQ plays along with his all-out effort. He has contributed to key slide tackles while adding team saves. Tomas has continued to be engine that gets the Spartans going defensively and his willingness to win fits the recipe that Head Coach Michael Antoniewicz has instilled in his program. Already being named to the Big South Midseason Watch List, the Blue Hose will have their hands full looking to surpass Tomas' defensive grit.
Presbyterian: Freshman Midfielder, Aloni Elfu has been the offensive X-Factor for the Blue Hose appearing in eight matches while starting in six leading Presbyterian with seven points, two goals and three assists. Elfu will be hungry to get back into the scoring as his last match where he scored a goal was on September 5th against Coastal Carolina.
Up next for the Spartans
Following the Friday home action, Upstate returns to non-conference play beginning a two-game road stand with Tuesday night action at Queens in Charlotte, North Carolina at 6:00 P.M. Eastern time live on Queens Sports Network.
Morgan Square Madness
South Carolina's ONLY outdoor basketball tip-off event returns October 2nd at a new location, Fifth Third Park! Free community event, just reserve your FREE ticket online and learn more about South Carolina's only outdoor basketball tip-off event at www.upstatespartans.com/madness. Morgan Square Madness powered by Ingles kicks off Family & Alumni Weekend at USC Upstate, for details on the entire weekend, click here.
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