Women's Soccer Earns Non-Conference Win in 2026 Home Finale - University of South Carolina

Wednesday, October 21

Spartanburg, S.C.

7:00 PM

University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics

10-2-4, 6-0-1

South Carolina State

0-14-1, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
South Carolina St.	0	0	0
USC Upstate	4	2	6

Game Notes

10/21/2026 10:02:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women's soccer team delivered a commanding performance Wednesday evening, cruising to a 6-0 victory over South Carolina State at County University Soccer Stadium. Six goals from five different Spartans highlighted the offensive showcase, while Upstate's defense limited the Bulldogs to just one shot throughout the contest.

With the victory, USC Upstate improves to 11-2-4 on the season, reaching the 10-win mark while continuing its strong run of form. The Spartans controlled the match from start to finish, outshooting South Carolina State 25-1 and holding a 12-0 advantage in shots on goal.

Annabelle Wunderlich led the offensive charge with a pair of goals, converting two penalty kicks in the opening half. Cansu Kara, Liana Bryant, Arianna Diemer and Jasmine Hicks also found the back of the net, with Diemer and Hicks each recording their first goals of the season.

Upstate wasted little time establishing control, opening the scoring just 2:18 into the contest when Wunderlich stepped up to the penalty spot and converted to give the Spartans an early 1-0 advantage.

Less than four minutes later, Kara doubled the lead in the sixth minute, finding the back of the net off an assist from Katelyn Economopoulos. The goal marked Kara's second of the season and put the Spartans firmly in control before the match reached the 10-minute mark.

The Spartans continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the opening half, generating 17 shots while keeping South Carolina State without a single attempt. Upstate extended its advantage in the 37th minute when Wunderlich converted her second penalty kick of the evening, securing her first multi-goal performance of the match.

With halftime approaching, Bryant added another goal to the Spartans' tally in the 45th minute, finishing an opportunity created by Jasmyn Mitchner. The strike marked Bryant's ninth goal of the season and sent Upstate into the break holding a commanding 4-0 lead.

The Spartans picked up right where they left off in the second half, needing just 1:26 to extend their advantage. Diemer, who entered the match as a substitute at halftime, found the back of the net in the 47th minute for her first goal of the season, pushing the lead to 5-0.

Upstate continued to maintain possession and generate opportunities throughout the second half, adding eight more shots and six corner kicks.

Hicks capped off the scoring in the 83rd minute, recording her first goal of the season and her career to give the Spartans their sixth and final goal of the evening.

Defensively, Upstate was equally impressive, allowing South Carolina State just one shot over the full 90 minutes. Goalkeepers Hannah Wilt and Kayla Cervantes split time in goal, each playing 45 minutes to combine for the shutout. Neither goalkeeper was required to make a save.

The Spartans finished with 25 shots, including 12 on target, and earned 12 corner kicks while surrendering none to the Bulldogs. Bryant led Upstate with six shots, including four on goal, while Wunderlich contributed two goals on three attempts.

Notables

USC Upstate improved to 11-2-4 overall with the victory.
The Spartans recorded their 10th win of the season with their six-goal performance.
Upstate's six goals came from five different players, with Annabelle Wunderlich leading the way with two.
Wunderlich converted two penalty kicks, bringing her season total to three goals.
Liana Bryant recorded her ninth goal of the season, finishing with a team-high six shots and four shots on goal.
Cansu Kara netted her second goal of the season, with Katelyn Economopoulos recording the assist.
Arianna Diemer and Jasmine Hicks each scored their first goals of the season.
Jasmyn Mitchner registered an assist on Bryant's first-half goal.
The Spartans outshot the Bulldogs 25-1, including a 12-0 advantage in shots on goal.
Hannah Wilt and Kayla Cervantes combined for the shutout, each playing 45 minutes.
Upstate earned 12 corner kicks while holding South Carolina State without a corner kick.

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