University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
8-13,1-9Big South
Winthrop
13-6,9-1Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| USC Upstate | 23 | 23 | 16 | 0 |
10/30/2026 9:10:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – USC Upstate volleyball battled throughout the opening two sets but ultimately fell to Winthrop in straight sets Friday night at the G.B. Hodge Center.
The Spartans (8-13, 1-9 Big South) nearly overcame a late deficit in the opening set and pushed the Eagles (13-6, 9-1 Big South) to the wire in the second before Winthrop pulled away in the third.
Savannah Page led the Spartans offensively with nine kills, while Summer Kohler added eight kills and a team-high three total blocks. Kensley Haneline contributed five kills, and Sophia Overholt paced Upstate with 23 digs. Kamyla Vega David finished with 13 assists, while Sarah O'Connor added 12.
SET ONE | Winthrop 25, USC Upstate 23
The opening set featured several momentum swings, with Winthrop establishing an early advantage before the Spartans worked their way back into contention. The Eagles built a 21-14 lead late in the set, but Upstate responded with an impressive run.
Behind Hannah Campbell's service rotation, the Spartans scored nine consecutive points to erase the deficit and take a 23-21 advantage. Page and Lauren DeOrio delivered key kills during the rally, while the Upstate defense helped force Winthrop into several attacking errors.
However, the Eagles answered with four straight points to close the set, taking the opener 25-23. Page finished the set with two kills, while Kohler added three.
SET TWO | Winthrop 25, USC Upstate 23
Upstate came out with renewed energy in the second set, building a 10-5 advantage behind timely attacking and strong serving. DeOrio recorded a service ace, while Page and Tien Murray contributed important kills during the early run.
Winthrop responded by battling back to even the score at 12-12. The Spartans regained control and eventually moved ahead 17-13 following kills from Sophia Spivey and an attacking error by the Eagles.
Winthrop once again found its rhythm, scoring five consecutive points to take an 18-17 lead. The teams traded points down the stretch, with Page and Teagan Sychterz providing key kills as the set reached a 22-22 tie.
The Eagles secured three of the final four points to take the second set 25-23 and move ahead two sets to none. Page led Upstate with five kills in the frame.
SET THREE | Winthrop 25, USC Upstate 16
The third set remained competitive early, with the teams trading points through an 8-8 tie. Upstate received kills from Page, Kohler and Haneline during the opening stretch.
Winthrop began to create separation with a four-point run to take a 12-8 advantage. Kohler helped the Spartans respond with consecutive kills, cutting the deficit to 12-10.
The Eagles answered with another scoring surge, extending their lead to 16-10 and forcing Upstate to use a timeout. Winthrop maintained its momentum down the stretch, using its offensive attack and defensive presence at the net to close out the set 25-16 and secure the three-set victory.
UP NEXT
USC Upstate returns to the G.B. Hodge Center on Saturday, October 31, welcoming Gardner-Webb for Senior Day. The Spartans will honor five seniors prior to the contest, with first serve scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
