University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
College of Charleston
Men's Soccer Returns Home to Face College of Charleston
9/11/2026 10:25:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Matchup: USC Upstate (2-4-0) vs. College of Charleston (3-1-1)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – USC Upstate men's soccer returns to County University Soccer Stadium Saturday afternoon as the Spartans welcome in-state opponent College of Charleston for their final match before the start of Big South Conference play. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. with the match streaming on ESPN+.
Upstate enters Saturday's contest with a 2-4-0 record after wrapping up a three-match road swing Tuesday night at Wake Forest. The Spartans fell 3-0 to the Demon Deacons but continued to create opportunities throughout the match, placing five of their six shots on goal. Goalkeeper Jarrett Wuerslin made five saves in the contest, while Caedon Reynolds led the attack with two shots on goal.
Promotion
Saturday's match will take fans back in time as USC Upstate celebrates 90s Day at County University Soccer Stadium. Fans are encouraged to break out their best 90s gear and join the Spartans for an afternoon filled with throwback music and nostalgia.
Back Home in Spartanburg
Saturday marks just the second home match of the season for the Spartans after playing five of their first six contests on the road. Upstate made the most of its lone previous appearance at County University Soccer Stadium, earning a 3-0 victory over West Florida on Aug. 27.
The Spartans will look to regain the offensive form they displayed prior to the Wake Forest match. Upstate scored nine goals during a three-match stretch against West Florida, ETSU and UAB, earning back-to-back 3-0 victories over West Florida and ETSU before scoring three times in a 4-3 loss at UAB.
Christian Cook and Josh Zawlocki have paced the Spartan attack with three goals apiece, while Bennett Leitner has added two. Cook and Zawlocki each scored in three consecutive matches from Aug. 27 through Sept. 5, with both finding the back of the net against West Florida, ETSU and UAB.
Scouting College of Charleston
College of Charleston makes the trip to Spartanburg with a 3-1-1 overall record and is coming off a 4-1 victory over Winthrop Tuesday night. The Cougars opened the year with a 1-1 draw against Davidson before earning victories over Florida Gulf Coast and Campbell. Their lone loss came in a 2-0 road setback at William & Mary.
The Cougars have scored 10 goals through five matches while allowing seven. Matt Lenert has led the Charleston attack early in the season, while Michiharu Takanashi, Stian Bendvold, Bemanzi Alibaruho and Lennon Gill have also found the back of the net. Charleston enters Saturday averaging 2.00 goals per match and has put 23 of its 51 shots on target.
Series History
Saturday's meeting will be the sixth between USC Upstate and College of Charleston since the series began in 2021. The Cougars hold a 3-1-1 advantage through the first five meetings.
Upstate's lone victory in the series came at home on Sept. 20, 2022, when the Spartans earned a 2-1 win. College of Charleston has won each of the last three meetings, including a 1-0 decision in Charleston last season. The two programs have met twice previously in Spartanburg, splitting those contests with one victory apiece.
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