Vitalis Takawira Jr. and Oskar Kaufmann celebrating after a goal over Wofford
Emma Hudson
2
Wofford WOFF (3-4-0, 0-0-0)
3
Winner USC Upstate UPST (2-4-1, 0-0-0)
Wofford WOFF
(3-4-0, 0-0-0)
2
Final
3
USC Upstate UPST
(2-4-1, 0-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Wofford WOFF 0 2 2
USC Upstate UPST 3 0 3

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Vitalis Takawira Jr.’s brace steers the ship in the home victory over Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Opening the new week, Upstate Men's Soccer hosted Wofford College for Tuesday night action at the County University Stadium where the Spartans took the victory hailing as the first win over the Terriers since September 17, 2022. 

The first half opened with the Spartans starting fast with Vitalis Takawira Jr. Attacking the Terriers with his quick speed, scoring two consecutive goals within 18 seconds putting the Spartans ahead. Wofford looked to respond getting themselves out of a jam, but Jarrett Wuerslin kept the Terriers scoreless through the first 42 minutes. As the half grew to the 43rd minute, Lucas Bergfors found Tolu Fabamifobee in scoring position earning his first collegiate goal going into the half with a 3-0 lead. As the second half opened, Wofford looked to find their way back displaying their first goal of the game trailing by two. As the Terriers continued to get their rhythm going, the Spartans were put in a bind with Wofford scoring their second goal to now trail by one. Upstate's defense adjusted to the high intensity with the Terriers looking to tie the match but a key save from Jarrett Wuerslin helped the Spartans hold on for the win snapping their three-game losing streak. 

How it Happened 

7' - Goal scored by Vitalis Takawira Jr, no assist 

7' - Second goal scored by Vitalis Takawira Jr. Assisted by Oskar Kaufmann 

43' - Goal scored by Tolu Fabamifobee assisted by Lucas Bergfors 

52' - Goal scored by Wofford's Samuel Byron assisted by Kalle Rahbeck 

66' - Shot by Wofford's Declan Mettee saved by Jarrett Wuerslin 

74' - Goal scored by Wofford's Nick Dyer 

89' - Shot by Wofford's Nathan Simes saved by Jarrett Wuerslin 

Notable 

  • Upstate's win over Wofford was the first win over the Terriers since September 17, 2022. 

  • Tonight's match was the first scores since September 1, 2025 against UAB. 

  • Head Coach Michael Antoniewicz adds his first win at the County University Stadium and the fourth all-time win for Upstate Men's Soccer over Wofford. 

Up next for the Spartans  

Following the home match, the Spartans will continue their homestand renewing another rivalry with the Ingles I-26 Rivalry opening Big South play against UNC Asheville, Saturday September 20th with a kickoff time at 7:00 P.M. Eastern time.  


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