SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Ending the week returning to the County University Soccer Stadium taking on Presbyterian College in a Friday night Big South Conference showdown where the Spartans were unable to overcome the Blue Hose dropping their first match in conference play. 

The first half opened with the Spartans looking to start fast getting their offense going but the Blue Hose were able to match the intensity scoring the opening goal in the eighth minute. As the Spartans looked to regroup with multiple shots from Oskar Kaufmann and Justin Vallejo, Presbyterian held a 1-0 lead going in the break. The second half began with two consecutive shots from Upstate with Henry Burt and Vitalis Takawira Jr. Looking to get the Spartans going but both shots were off target. With Presbyterian looking to continue their attack, an own goal put the Blue Hose ahead by two. As the Spartans continued looking for answers on offense, Presbyterian collected key saves to end the match with a shutout win over the Spartans with a final score of 2-0. 

Match Information 

Score: Presbyterian 2: Upstate 0 

Records: USC Upstate (4-6-1; 2-1 Big South) vs. Presbyterian (4-4-3; 1-2 Big South) 

Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C. 

How it Happened 

8' - Goal scored by Presbyterian's Bryce Burdette 

14' - Shot taken by Oskar Kaufmann, out top 

24' - Shot taken by AJ Acree saved by Jarrett Wuerslin 

31' - Shot taken by Oscar Kelly saved by Presbyterian 

67' - Goal scored by Presbyterian, own goal 

70' - Shot by Vitalis Takawira Jr. Saved by Presbyterian 

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.   

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