11/3/2026 3:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – USC Upstate men's soccer saw three Spartans recognized by the Big South Conference as the league announced its 2026 postseason awards Tuesday. Oscar Kelly earned First Team All-Conference honors, Tolu Fabamifobee received Honorable Mention All-Conference recognition, and Josh Zawlocki was named to the Big South All-Academic Team.
The trio played an important role for the Spartans throughout the 2026 campaign, combining for nine goals, 11 assists and 29 points while helping lead Upstate's offensive attack.
Oscar Kelly – First Team All-Conference
Sophomore midfielder Oscar Kelly earns First Team All-Big South honors following an impressive second season in Spartanburg. The Manchester, England native led USC Upstate with 11 points, recording three goals and five assists across 15 appearances, all of which were starts.
Kelly led the Spartans with 33 shots, placing 12 on goal, while his five assists tied for the team lead and ranked among the top totals in the Big South Conference. He averaged 2.20 shots per match, ranking sixth in the conference, and recorded 1,037 minutes on the pitch.
A consistent offensive presence throughout the season, Kelly played a significant role in creating scoring opportunities for the Spartans. His combination of playmaking ability, creativity and offensive production helped establish him as one of Upstate's most valuable contributors.
The recognition marks Kelly's second consecutive season earning All-Conference honors after being named Second Team All-Big South and earning All-Freshman Team recognition in 2025.
Tolu Fabamifobee – Honorable Mention All-Conference
Midfielder Tolu Fabamifobee receives Honorable Mention All-Big South recognition after putting together an impressive 2026 campaign for the Spartans.
Fabamifobee appeared in 16 matches, making 12 starts while recording two goals and five assists for nine total points. His five assists tied Kelly for the team lead, while his 31 shots ranked second among Spartan players. He placed 11 attempts on goal and logged 863 minutes of action.
The midfielder ranked among the conference's top 10 players in shots per match, averaging 1.94 attempts per contest. His five assists also placed him among the Big South's leaders in the category.
Josh Zawlocki – Big South All-Academic Team
Sophomore forward Josh Zawlocki earns a spot on the Big South All-Academic Team following an outstanding year both on the field and in the classroom.
A native of Fort Mill, S.C., Zawlocki has maintained a 3.89 GPA while majoring in Industrial Engineering, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence alongside his responsibilities as a student-athlete.
On the field, Zawlocki appeared in all 17 matches for the Spartans, making seven starts and recording four goals and one assist for nine points. His four goals ranked second on the team, while he added 13 shots, six shots on goal and one game-winning goal.
Zawlocki made an immediate impact early in the season, finding the back of the net in three consecutive matches against West Florida, ETSU and UAB. His scoring contributions helped establish him as one of Upstate's top offensive threats throughout the campaign.
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