CHARLESTON, S.C. - Taking the pitch for the first time since Labor Day, Upstate Men's Soccer began their two-game road trip with a Tuesday night matchup with the College of Charleston where the two opponents battled it out for 90 minutes with the Cougars ultimately surpassing the Spartans with a successful penalty kick at the 70th minute holding on for a 1-0 final score. 

Through the first 45 minutes, College of Charleston looked to take the early momentum with multiple shots on goal , but Jarrett Wuerslin kept the Cougars scoreless. As the second half commenced, Lucas Bergfors and Oskar Kaufmann took early shots to take the lead , but both shots were off target. With Upstate and the College of Charleston continuing to battle it out, a foul in the box gave the Cougars an opportunity for a penalty kick. At the 70th minute, the Cougars took the lead successfully converting on the attempt. Upstate looked to find their way back with a tie taking two shots on goal but the Cougars stayed firm with two key saves holding on for the 1-0 win. 

Game Information 

Score: College of Charleston 1 : Upstate 0 

Records: Upstate (1-3-1; 0-0 Big South) vs. College of Charleston (2-4; 0-0 CAA) 

Location: Patriots Point Soccer Stadium | Mount Pleasant, S.C. 

How it Happened 

18' - Shot by College of Charleston's Issaka Salifu saved by Jarrett Wuerslin 

38' - Shot by College of Charleston's Stian Bendvold saved by Jarrett Wuerslin 

51' - Shot by Henry Burt, out left 

53' - Shot by Oskar Kaufmann, out top left 

57' - Shot by Lucas Bergfors, out right 

70' - Penalty Kick goal made by Matt Lenert from College of Charleston 

72' - Shot by Oscar Kelly saved by College of Charleston 

81' - Shot by Oskar Kaufmann, saved by College of Charleston 

Notable 

• Tonight's match marked the first time Upstate has been held scoreless since October 26, 2024. 

• College of Charleston outshot Upstate with 17 total shots (five on goal) compared to the Spartans' 10 (two on goal). 

• In goal, Jarrett Wuerslin added four saves moving his save total to 19 on the year. 

Up next for the Spartans  

Continuing their road trip, Upstate will follow with a Saturday night match at Elon on Saturday, September 13th with a 7:00 P.M. Eastern time kick.  

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