CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Opening the new week, Upstate Men's Soccer traveled to the Queen City taking on Queens University of Charlotte for a midweek non-conference match where the Royals were able to hold off a second half comeback from the Spartans in a 2-1 victory. 

The Royals opened the first half with three early shots testing the Upstate defense as Queens looked to find the holes in the defense. At the 12th minute, the Royals successfully added their first goal of the match taking the lead. As the Spartans looked to respond, Queens tacked on their goal at the 27th minute causing Upstate to readjust. As Upstate began to get their offense going, multiple shots were taken from Josh Zawlocki, Oliver Stokkedal and Teun van der Donk. The Royals were able to hold a 2-0 lead going into the break. The second half saw thr Spartans continue to implement their game plan with their offense aggressively taking many shots on frame. At the 71st minute, a cross from Oscar Kelly resulted in Josh Zawlocki finishing the play with a highlight worthy header goal trimming Queens' lead to 2-1. As the match intensified, the Spartans continued to go for the equalizer, but the Royals were able to hold on to secure the win. 

Match Information 

Score: Queens 2 : Upstate 1 

Records: USC Upstate (4-7-1; 2-1 Big South) vs. Queens (5-4-2; 0-0-2 ASUN) 

Location: Queens Sports Complex | Charlotte, North Carolina 

How it Happened 

12' - Goal scored by Queens' Michel Feldman assisted by Vitor Baptistelli 

27' - Goal scored by Queens' Oliver Kneer assisted by Vitor Baptistelli 

28' – Shot by Justin Vallejo saved by Matheus Rhormens 

71' - Header goal scored by Josh Zawlocki assisted by Oscar Kelly 

Notable 

• Josh Zawlocki's lone goal marked his second collegiate goal of the season. 

• The matchup between the Royals and Spartans marked the first meeting between the two teams in program history. 

• Upstate outdueled the Royals with 21 total shots (eight on goal) compared to Queens' 12 shots (five on goal). 

• In goal, Jarrett Wuerslin and Jesus Rondon each split time as Wuerslin finished with three saves. Rondon made his Upstate debut playing through the second half. 

Up next for the Spartans  

Following the mid week matchup at Queens, the Spartans continues their road trip returning to conference play for Sunday night action live on ESPN+ against No. 5, High Point University at 6:00 P.M.  

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