University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
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Men's Soccer Heads to Tennessee to Face ETSU
8/31/2026 3:58:00 PM | Men's Soccer
September 1, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. ET
USC Upstate (1-2-0) at ETSU
Summers-Taylor Stadium | Johnson City, Tenn.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Coming off its first victory of the 2026 season, USC Upstate men's soccer returns to the road Tuesday evening as the Spartans travel to Johnson City, Tennessee, for a non-conference matchup against ETSU. Kickoff from Summers-Taylor Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Upstate enters Tuesday's contest with a 1-2-0 record through its first three matches of head coach Michael Antoniewicz's second season. The Spartans opened the year with consecutive road contests, falling 2-1 at Georgia State before suffering a 4-0 setback against South Carolina in Columbia.
The Spartans responded in impressive fashion in their home opener Thursday, earning a 3-0 victory over West Florida at County University Soccer Stadium. The win not only put Upstate in the victory column for the first time this season but also gives the Spartans momentum as they begin another challenging stretch away from Spartanburg.
Tuesday begins a stretch of three consecutive road matches for Upstate. Following its trip to ETSU, the Spartans head to Birmingham to face UAB on Saturday, Sept. 5 before traveling to Winston-Salem for a matchup with Wake Forest on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Upstate then returns home to host College of Charleston on Sept. 12.
Scouting the Buccaneers
ETSU welcomes the Spartans to Summers-Taylor Stadium for its 2026 home opener. The Buccaneers were picked sixth in the Southern Conference preseason coaches poll after receiving 13 points. ETSU entered the season with a significantly revamped roster featuring 19 newcomers.
Tuesday's meeting is part of a challenging non-conference slate for the Buccaneers, whose 2026 schedule also features opponents such as Clemson, Virginia Tech, Charlotte and Liberty.
Spartan Notes
- Back in the Win Column: Upstate enters Tuesday coming off a 3-0 victory over West Florida, its first win of the 2026 campaign.
- Another Road Swing: Tuesday is the first of three straight road matches for the Spartans, with trips to UAB and Wake Forest following the ETSU contest.
- Life on the Road: Four of Upstate's first six matches of the season will be played away from Spartanburg.
- Building Momentum: The Spartans will look to carry momentum from their three-goal performance and first shutout of the season against West Florida into Johnson City.
- Second Season Under Antoniewicz: Michael Antoniewicz is in his second season leading the Spartans after guiding Upstate to a victory over South Carolina and an appearance in the Big South Tournament semifinals during his first year.
- Tuesday Night in Tennessee: Kickoff between the Spartans and Buccaneers is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Summers-Taylor Stadium.
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