Women's Soccer Remains Perfect in Conference Play, Defeating High Point

Saturday, October 10

High Point, N.C.

4:00 PM

University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics

9-2-3, 5-0-0

High Point

3-8-1, 2-2-0

Team	1	2	Final F
USC Upstate	0	1	1
High Point	0	0	0

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10/10/2026 9:04:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The USC Upstate women's soccer team continued its impressive run through Big South Conference play Saturday afternoon, defeating High Point 1-0 at Vert Stadium. A late goal from Katelyn Economopoulos lifted the Spartans past the Panthers, keeping Upstate undefeated in conference action.

With the victory, USC Upstate improves to 9-2-3 overall and a perfect 5-0-0 in Big South play, while High Point falls to 3-8-1 overall and 2-2-0 in conference competition.

The Spartans came out attacking early, putting pressure on the Panthers' defense throughout the opening half. Cansu Kara recorded Upstate's first shot on goal in the seventh minute, forcing High Point goalkeeper Nylah Mirshafiei to make an early save.

Liana Bryant followed with a shot on goal in the 11th minute before nearly breaking the scoreless tie in the 18th minute, sending an attempt off the crossbar. Kylie White and Kara also registered shots on target during the opening 45 minutes, but the Spartans were unable to find the back of the net.

Despite outshooting High Point 6-4 in the first half, Upstate entered the break locked in a scoreless tie.

Both teams continued battling for possession throughout the second half, with the Spartans creating several opportunities in the attacking third. Economopoulos tested Mirshafiei in the 62nd minute before Bryant added another opportunity in the 71st minute.

On the defensive end, goalkeeper Hannah Wilt came up with two crucial saves in the 82nd minute to keep the Panthers off the scoreboard and preserve the tie.

The breakthrough finally came in the 85th minute when Economopoulos found the back of the net for her third goal of the season. Her unassisted strike at the 84:39 mark gave the Spartans a 1-0 advantage with just over five minutes remaining in regulation.

Upstate nearly doubled its lead less than two minutes later when Lily MacCausland sent an attempt off the crossbar in the 87th minute.

The Spartans' defense held strong in the closing minutes, securing the shutout victory and extending their perfect start to Big South competition.

Upstate finished the afternoon with a 12-9 advantage in shots, including a 6-5 edge in shots on goal. Bryant led the Spartans with four shots, while Economopoulos added three shots, two on target, and the game-winning goal. Kara also contributed two shots on goal.

Wilt played all 90 minutes between the posts, recording five saves to earn the clean sheet. The Spartan back line, anchored by Kara, Danielle Trovato, Annabelle Wunderlich and Gracie Black, also played the full 90 minutes to help secure the shutout.

Notables

USC Upstate improves to 9-2-3 overall and remains undefeated in Big South Conference play at 5-0-0.
Katelyn Economopoulos scored her third goal of the season and recorded the game-winner in the 85th minute.
Hannah Wilt recorded five saves and played all 90 minutes to secure the shutout.
The Spartans outshot High Point 12-9, including a 6-5 advantage in shots on goal.
Liana Bryant led Upstate with four shots, while Economopoulos followed with three.
Upstate recorded five corner kicks compared to High Point's four.
The Spartans hit the crossbar twice, with Bryant doing so in the first half and Lily MacCausland in the second.
Upstate's defense held High Point scoreless despite five shots on goal, including two late attempts in the 82nd minute.

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