Men's Soccer Concludes 2026 Season in the Big South Conference Semifinals - University of South Carolina

Sunday, November 8

Boiling Springs, N.C.

7:00PM

University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics

6-13-0, 3-4-0

Gardner-Webb

10-4-2, 5-1-1

Team	1	2	Final F
USC Upstate	0	0	0
Gardner-Webb	1	2	3

Game Notes

11/8/2026 9:50:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The USC Upstate men's soccer team wrapped up its 2026 campaign Sunday evening, falling to Gardner-Webb, 3-0, at Greene-Harbison Field.

Despite generating 13 shots, including eight in the second half, the Spartans were unable to find the back of the net as Gardner-Webb used an early first-half goal and two late second-half scores to secure the victory.

Gardner-Webb opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Tim Kreuzpeintner found the back of the net at the 8:36 mark, giving the Runnin' Bulldogs an early 1-0 advantage.

The Spartans responded with several scoring opportunities throughout the opening half. Xande Santos registered Upstate's first shot on goal in the 29th minute, while Oscar Kelly forced another save from Gardner-Webb goalkeeper Oliver Weng in the 37th minute. However, the Runnin' Bulldogs maintained their one-goal advantage heading into halftime.

Coming out of the break, Upstate continued to apply offensive pressure, recording three shots within the opening eight minutes of the second half. Josh Zawlocki tested Weng in the 50th minute before Tolu Fabamifobee followed with another shot on target in the 53rd minute.

The Spartans continued searching for the equalizer, but Gardner-Webb doubled its advantage in the 73rd minute when Kreuzpeintner netted his second goal of the evening off assists from Jacobo Gonzalez and Nicolas Triguero.

The Runnin' Bulldogs added their final goal in the 83rd minute as Triguero scored off an assist from goalkeeper Oliver Weng, extending the lead to 3-0.

Fabamifobee paced the Spartans' offensive efforts with a team-high four shots, while Santos followed with three attempts. Kelly added two shots, with all three players recording an attempt on goal.

Between the posts, Jarrett Wuerslin finished with five saves across 90 minutes of action, including three in the opening half.

Upstate finished with 13 shots and six corner kicks, while Gardner-Webb recorded 19 shots and six corners.

With the result, USC Upstate concludes its season with a 6-13-0 overall record and a 3-4-0 mark in Big South Conference play.

Notable Stats

Tolu Fabamifobee led the Spartans with four shots, including one on goal.
Xande Santos recorded three shots, while Oscar Kelly added two.
Jarrett Wuerslin collected five saves in 90 minutes.
Upstate registered eight second-half shots after recording five in the opening 45 minutes.
The Spartans earned six corner kicks, including four in the second half.
Upstate placed four of its 13 shots on target.

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