Spartans Rally Late to Secure 1-1 Draw on Senior Night

Saturday, October 17

Spartanburg, S.C.

7:00 PM

University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics

9-2-4, 5-0-1

UNC Asheville

7-4-4, 4-1-1

Team	1	2	Final F
UNC Asheville	0	1	1
USC Upstate	0	1	1

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10/17/2026 9:57:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against UNC Asheville on Saturday evening at County University Soccer Stadium, as Jasmyn Mitchner netted a late equalizer to help the Spartans remain unbeaten in Big South Conference play.

With the result, Upstate moves to 9-2-4 overall and 5-0-1 in conference action, extending its unbeaten streak to six consecutive matches in Big South play. The Spartans also remain unbeaten at home this season.

Upstate controlled the offensive tempo throughout much of the contest, outshooting the Bulldogs 13-6 while holding a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks. Mitchner and senior Liana Bryant led the Spartan attack with four shots apiece, while Lily MacCausland added two attempts.

The Spartans came out aggressively in the opening half, creating several early scoring opportunities. Bryant registered Upstate's first shot just over six minutes into the contest before forcing UNC Asheville goalkeeper London Phoenix into a save in the 13th minute. Bryant continued to pressure the Bulldog defense, recording four shots within the opening 17 minutes.

Upstate maintained its attacking presence throughout the first half, generating five corner kicks and six total shots while limiting UNC Asheville to just one attempt. Cansu Kara nearly broke the deadlock in the 44th minute, but her shot toward the bottom-left corner was stopped by Phoenix, sending the teams into halftime scoreless.

The Spartans carried their momentum into the second half, recording four shots within the opening seven minutes. MacCausland tested Phoenix in the 50th minute, while Mitchner followed with back-to-back attempts as Upstate continued searching for the opening goal.

Despite the Spartans' offensive pressure, UNC Asheville struck first in the 70th minute. Following a shot from Alexandra Gib that was saved by Upstate goalkeeper Hannah Wilt, Alexa Francis found the back of the net at the 69:25 mark to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 advantage.

Upstate wasted little time responding.

Just under five minutes later, Mitchner delivered the equalizer in the 75th minute, finding the back of the net at 74:06 to bring the Spartans level at 1-1. The goal marked Mitchner's seventh of the season and helped preserve Upstate's unbeaten conference record.

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The Spartans continued pushing for the go-ahead goal, with Annabelle Wunderlich placing a shot on target in the 78th minute. Phoenix made the stop, and neither side was able to break through in the closing minutes as the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Wilt played all 90 minutes between the posts for Upstate, recording two saves. Phoenix finished with four saves for UNC Asheville, which moved to 7-4-4 overall and 4-1-1 in Big South play.

Upstate finished the evening with five shots on goal compared to three for the Bulldogs. Mitchner and Bryant combined for eight of the Spartans' 13 attempts, while Kara, MacCausland and Wunderlich each placed a shot on target.

Notable Stats

Jasmyn Mitchner scored her seventh goal of the season in the 75th minute, finishing with four shots.
Liana Bryant recorded four shots, including one on goal, to help lead Upstate's offensive attack.
Hannah Wilt played the full 90 minutes and collected two saves.
USC Upstate outshot UNC Asheville 13-6 and held a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks.
The Spartans improved to 9-2-4 overall and 5-0-1 in Big South Conference play, remaining undefeated against league opponents.
Upstate's defense limited UNC Asheville to just one shot in the opening 45 minutes.

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