SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Following the opening weekend of Big South conference play, USC Upstate Softball has a quick turnaround with Tuesday afternoon doubleheader action in Johnson City, Tennessee when the Spartans take on East Tennessee State.
Tuesday's Matchup
March 18, 2025| 2:00 & 4:00 P.M.
USC Upstate (24-6; 1-2 Big South) vs. East Tennessee State (10-16; 0-0 SoCon)
Betty Basler Field| Johnson City, Tennessee
How they Stack Up
Series: USC Upstate leads 22-7
Last Five Meetings: Mar. 30, 2022 (UPST 4; ETSU 0); Mar. 30, 2022 (UPST 4; ETSU 0); Mar. 24, 2021 (ETSU 7; UPST 5); Mar. 24, 2021 (ETSU 7; UPST 6) Feb. 28, 2021 (ETSU 5; UPST 3)
Players to Watch
USC Upstate: Junior Outfielder, Amie Johnson is currently having her best statistical season in a Spartans uniform already surpassing her numbers from her sophomore year and on track to continue passing in other categories. The Junior from Batesburg-Leeville, South Carolina anchors the left field with diving catches and relentless effort to consistently make sure the opposing offenses don't have a chance at getting on base. In 30 games played, Johnson has added 27 hits, 20 runs scored, 22 RBIs (Career High), eight stolen bases, two doubles all while having a .355 batting average. Johnson adds much experience to Upstate's lineup and is ranked #11 in the Big South with her batting average while being ranked #4 for sacrifice bunts. East Tennessee will see an in-depth lineup with Amie Johnson being featured in that batting order.
East Tennessee State: Senior Infielder, Cameron Young has an extensive resume being named All-SoCon through three seasons and currently leading the Buccaneers with a .459 batting average. Young leads ETSU with 34 hits while adding seven doubles, 17 RBIs, one home run, and 18 runs scored. In Young's last game, she added ninth multi-hit game of the season with her season high being four hits against Maine. Cameron Young will look to provide much needed depth for the Buccaneers to snap their losing streak and overcome the Spartans at home.
Up Next for the Spartans
Following the midweek doubleheader, Upstate Softball will return to the Hawkins Field at Cyrill Stadium on Wednesday, March 26th against crosstown rival, Wofford College at 5:00 P.M. That day will be also Down Syndrome Awareness day with the program encouraging fans to wear blue and yellow.
SAVE THE DATE FOR SPARTY'S BALL – MAY 17th – Support USC Upstate Athletics at Sparty's Ball, the largest fundraising event of the year for the Upstate Athletic Fund (UAF), to be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Milliken Club at Fifth Third Park. For tickets, sponsorship and auction information, click here!
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