Thursday's MatchUp
August 28, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Upstate vs. Louisville
Louisville, Ky.  | Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium
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How They Stack Up
Record: (USC Upstate (1-2-0; 0-0-0 Big South) vs. Louisville (3-1-0; 0-0-0 ACC)
Series: This is the first meeting between the teams.
 
Players to Watch
Upstate: Dara Russo netted her first goal of the season last week against Eastern Kentucky. She put up a season-high five shots, three being on goal. Paige Armstrong tallied her 13^th career assist on Russo's goal, which puts her one assist shy of tying the DI program record. Morgan Nelson is making an impact as a freshman, entering tomorrow's match after earning career-highs in shots (2), shots on goal (1), and minutes played (71) against EKU.
 
Louisville: Forward Mackenzie Geigle leads the Cardinals in points with eight, netting three goals alongside two assists. Midfielder Liza Suydam has put up seven shots for the Cardinals so far. Defender Lizzie Sexton has logged 306 minutes along the backline.
 
UP Next for the Spartans
The Spartans play their home opener on Sunday, August 31^st, at 6:00 pm against Queens.

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