University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
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UNC Asheville
10/23/2026 9:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
MATCH INFORMATION
Match Up: USC Upstate (4-11-0, 2-3-0 Big South) at UNC Asheville (9-4-1, 3-2-0 Big South)
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 2 P.M.
Location: Greenwood Soccer Field | Asheville, N.C.
Watch: ESPN+ |Â https://tinyurl.com/25zw787e
Live Stats: https://tinyurl.com/5e4anzyx
Promotion: Ingles I-26 Rivalry Match UpÂ
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate men's soccer team returns to Big South Conference action on Saturday, October 24, traveling to Asheville, N.C., to face UNC Asheville in the latest installment of the Ingles I-26 Rivalry. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
The Spartans and Bulldogs will renew their in-state rivalry as both programs look to secure a crucial conference result heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Saturday's match up presents another opportunity for USC Upstate to build momentum against a familiar Big South opponent. With conference positioning becoming increasingly important, the Spartans will look to deliver a strong performance on the road.
The Ingles I-26 Rivalry adds another layer of excitement to the contest, bringing together two programs separated by Interstate 26. With regional bragging rights and valuable conference points at stake, Saturday's meeting promises to be an important match up for both sides.
Following Saturday's match up, USC Upstate will return home for its regular-season finale against Winthrop on Saturday, October 31, at 2:00 p.m. at County University Soccer Stadium.
Last Time Out
USC Upstate enters Saturday's match up with a 4-11 overall record and a 2-3 mark in Big South play. The Spartans are coming off a 7-1 road loss to Furman on Tuesday, October 20.
Freshman Jaami Qureshi scored his first goal of the season, with Tolu Fabamifobee providing the assist. Goalkeeper Jarrett Wuerslin recorded seven saves in 75 minutes, while Kahaku Yamashita added one save in relief.
Prior to the Furman contest, Upstate battled Gardner-Webb in a high-scoring conference match up, ultimately falling 5-4 on October 17.
Scouting the Bulldogs
UNC Asheville enters Saturday's contest with a 9-4-1 overall record and a 3-2 mark in Big South Conference play. The Bulldogs have been particularly strong at home, posting a perfect 6-0 record at Greenwood Soccer Field.
Asheville opened conference play with victories over Longwood and Presbyterian before suffering a 3-0 setback against Gardner-Webb. The Bulldogs responded with a 3-0 victory over Winthrop but enter Saturday following consecutive road losses to Wake Forest and Radford.
In their most recent outing, the Bulldogs fell 4-2 to Radford on October 18, despite a two-goal performance from Kayoum M'Bamba.
Ingles I-26 Rivalry
Saturday's contest is part of the Ingles I-26 Rivalry Series, a season-long competition between USC Upstate and UNC Asheville that spans multiple athletic programs.
Separated by approximately 65 miles along Interstate 26, the Spartans and Bulldogs compete for conference victories, regional bragging rights and points toward the annual rivalry trophy.
The two athletic departments have split the rivalry championship across the first two years of the competition, adding significance to this season's meetings.
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