2012-13 USC Upstate Women's Soccer News

April 29, 2013
Women’s Soccer Schedule Set for 2013 Season
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer program and head coach Abby Minihan have the released an 18-game schedule for the 2013 season that features a road-heavy slate with 11 matches away from home.

April 15, 2013
Upstate Women’s Soccer to Host Summer Camp
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer program and Head Coach Abby Minihan are set to host the Upstate Women’s Soccer Summer Camp June 27-30, 2013 on the campus of USC Upstate.

March 4, 2013
Spartans Set for Full Slate of Spring Games
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – After completing their championship season over four months ago, head coach Abby Minihan and the Upstate women’s soccer team are set for a full slate of spring games as they prepare for the 2013 fall campaign.

February 12, 2013
Spartans Ink Six to NLI’s During Early Signing Period
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer program and Head Coach Abby Minihan have announced the signing of six players during the NCAA’s recent early signing period for the 2013 season.

January 27, 2013
Upstate Women's Soccer to Host Instructional Clinic in March
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer program and Head Coach Abby Minihan are set to host an instructional clinic March 9 to help prepare college bound players to excel at the next level.

December 4, 2012
Plantz Listed in Final NCAA Goalkeeper Statistics
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Following one of best goalkeeping seasons in USC Upstate women’s soccer history, Sarah Plantz has been listed in the final NCAA national statistics at No. 15 in the country in total saves with 122.

November 29, 2012
Upstate Soccer Teams Receive NSCAA Team Academic Award
Spartanburg, S.C. – Continuing in a long history of academic success, the men’s and women’s soccer teams at USC Upstate have earned the Team Academic Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) for their hard work during the 2011-12 academic year.

October 26, 2012
Plantz Tabbed as A-Sun Goalkeeper of the Year
MACON, Ga. – Following one of the best goalkeeping seasons in USC Upstate women’s soccer history, junior stopper Sarah Plantz has been tabbed as the Atlantic Sun Conference Goalkeeper of the Year as announced by the league office Friday afternoon.

October 21, 2012
Dolphins Cruise Past Spartans in Season Finale
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team allowed a goal in the first half and three more in the second half Sunday afternoon and fell 4-0 at the hands of Jacksonville at the Ashley Sports Complex in Atlantic Sun Conference action.

October 19, 2012
Ospreys Power Past Spartans in A-Sun Action
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A first-half surge that featured four goals from the Ospreys propelled the University of North Florida to a 7-1 victory over the USC Upstate women’s soccer team Friday evening at Hodges Stadium in Atlantic Sun Conference action.

October 18, 2012
Spartans to Cap Season with Sunshine State Weekend
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team will put a lid on the 2012 season this weekend when they travel to the Sunshine State to take on North Florida Friday evening and Jacksonville Sunday afternoon in Atlantic Sun Conference action.

October 14, 2012
Norse Race Past Spartans with Second-Half Surge
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Looking to win back-to-back game for the first time all season, the USC Upstate women’s soccer team allowed a pair of rebound goals on Sunday afternoon and fell 2-0 at the hands of Northern Kentucky in Atlantic Sun Conference action at County University Stadium.

October 12, 2012
Spartans Topple Lipscomb, Snag First A-Sun Victory
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team put together another solid defensive effort on Friday evening, but it was a header from Rachel Carr in the 48th minute that propelled the Spartans to a 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference victory over visiting Lipscomb at County University Stadium.

October 10, 2012
Spartans to Wrap up Home Schedule This Weekend
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The USC Upstate women’s soccer team returns home for a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference games this weekend, welcoming Lipscomb University to town Friday evening, while league newcomer Northern Kentucky comes to County University Stadium Sunday afternoon.

October 6, 2012
Buccaneers Sink Spartans with First-Half Surge
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team allowed three first-half goals on Saturday evening and fell 3-0 to the Buccaneers of ETSU in Atlantic Sun Conference action at County University Stadium.

October 4, 2012
Spartans Welcome Buccaneers to Town for A-Sun Weekend Action
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – With just one game on tap this week, the USC Upstate women’s soccer team welcomes the Buccaneers of ETSU to town for a Saturday evening A-Sun matchup at County University Stadium.

September 30, 2012
Trio of Goals Doom Spartans at Kennesaw State
KENNESAW, Ga. - The USC Upstate women's soccer team allowed a pair of early goals on Sunday afternoon and a second-half penalty kick handed Kennesaw State a 3-0 victory over the Spartans at KSU Stadium in Atlantic Sun action.

September 28, 2012
Bears Attack Early, Run Past Spartans 3-0
MACON, Ga. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team allowed a pair of first-half goals on Friday evening and Mercer University held off the Spartans for a 3-0 victory at Bear Field in Atlantic Sun Conference action.

September 26, 2012
Spartans Travel to Peach State for Weekend Action
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team hits the road for a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference games this weekend, traveling to Mercer for a Friday evening showdown with the Bears, before taking on Kennesaw State Sunday afternoon.

September 23, 2012
Hatters Use Pair of Goals to Topple Spartans
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team allowed a goal in each half Sunday afternoon to give the Stetson University Hatters a 2-0 victory at County University Stadium in Atlantic Sun action.

September 21, 2012
Spartans Fall to Florida Gulf Coast in A-Sun Opener
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team held Florida Gulf Coast University scoreless for the first 65 minutes on Friday evening, but the Eagles rallied with a pair of late goals to take down the Spartans in Atlantic Sun action at County University Stadium.

September 19, 2012
Spartans Set to Open A-Sun Schedule This Weekend
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team opens Atlantic Sun Conference action this weekend as they play host to Florida Gulf Coast University on Friday evening, before welcoming Stetson University to town on Sunday afternoon.

September 16, 2012
Sanzsole Converts in Extra Time, Spartans Kink Blue Hose
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Just when it looked like the Spartans would coast to a double overtime tie with Presbyterian, junior transfer Rebecca Sanzsole came through with a golden goal game-winner in the 104th minute Sunday evening at County University Stadium.

September 13, 2012
Terriers Edge Spartans in Crosstown Matchup
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team traveled to crosstown rival Wofford College on Thursday evening and the Terriers managed a goal in each half to capture a 2-0 victory at Snyder Field in non-conference action.

September 12, 2012
Spartans Set to Take on Terriers and Blue Hose
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team goes right back to work this week, traveling to nearby Wofford College on Thursday evening, before welcoming Presbyterian College to town for a Sunday afternoon showdown with the Blue Hose.

September 11, 2012
Bulldogs Rally in Second Half, Take Down Spartans 3-0
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team battled Gardner-Webb to a scoreless first half on Tuesday evening, but the Bulldogs broke out in the second half with three goals over the final 22 minutes and escaped with a 3-0 victory at County University Stadium.

September 7, 2012
Patriots Use Strong Second Half to Upend Spartans
FLORENCE, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team held the Francis Marion offensive attack at bay early, but the Patriots rallied to take down the Spartans 4-0 at Hartzler field in non-conference action Friday.

September 6, 2012
Spartans to Battle Patriots and Bulldogs in Week Four Action
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - With rain keeping the USC Upstate women’s soccer team off the field for a full week, the Spartans now turn their attention to a road contest at Francis Marion before coming home to battle Gardner-Webb in a rescheduled game due to inclement weather.

September 4, 2012
Inclement Weather Forces Tuesday Schedule Change
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Due to inclement weather making its way into the area on Tuesday afternoon, the USC Upstate women's soccer match against Gardner-Webb has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday (9/11) at 7 p.m.

August 30, 2012
Bulldogs Break Through with 5-1 Victory Over USC Upstate
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team allowed a trio of first-half goals on Thursday evening and fell 5-1 to UNC Asheville at County University Stadium in non-conference action.

August 29, 2012
Bulldogs on Tap for Spartans in Week Three
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - After a tough road trip up the East Coast that saw the USC Upstate women's soccer team fall at Navy and Liberty University, the Spartans will look to rebound when they kick-off a two-game homestand Thursday evening.

August 29, 2012
Vote Via Twitter for the Spartan of the Game
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer program is asking fans to vote on Twitter for who they want to be considered as the Spartan of the Game during Thursday’s contest against UNC Asheville at County University Stadium.

August 26, 2012
Liberty Offense Too Much for Spartans in Weekend Finale
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team surrendered a pair of goals in each half on Sunday afternoon and fell 4-0 to the Liberty University Flames in non-conference action at Osborne Stadium.

August 24, 2012
Midshipmen Strike Early, Sail Past Spartans 6-0
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team allowed four first-half goals on Friday evening and fell 6-0 at the hands of the Navy Midshipmen at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility in non-conference action.

August 23, 2012
Spartans Set for Weekend Road Swing
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – After opening the season with a win on the road and a loss at home, the USC Upstate women’s soccer team is hoping this weekend’s road swing will serve them well as they battle Navy on Friday evening and Liberty University on Sunday afternoon.

August 22, 2012
Upstate Women’s Soccer Set to Hold September Camp
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – USC Upstate women’s soccer head coach Abby Minihan has announced the program will hold a College ID Camp on Sept. 1-2 for individuals looking to continue their soccer career at the collegiate level.

August 20, 2012
Spartans Surrender Late Lead, Fall to Charleston Southern
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team held Charleston Southern scoreless over the opening 70 minutes on Monday evening, but a late surge by the Buccaneers handed the Spartans a 2-1 defeat at County University Stadium in non-conference action.

August 19, 2012
Women’s Soccer Home Opener Moved up One Hour
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – With inclement weather slated to move into the area Monday evening, women’s soccer head coach Abby Minihan has announced the team’s home opener with Charleston Southern has been moved up one hour and is slated to start at 5 p.m.

August 17, 2012
Spartans Knock off VMI in Double Overtime Thriller
LEXINGTON, Va. – Just when it looked like a tie was inevitable, USC Upstate freshman Tamaya Tompoe scored a decisive double overtime game-winning goal to send the Spartans to a season-opening 1-0 victory at VMI.

August 15, 2012
Spartans Set for Season Opener This Weekend
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – After a pair of preseason games, the USC Upstate women’s soccer team embarks on the regular season with contests against VMI and Charleston Southern.

August 14, 2012
Spartans Cruise Past Converse in Final Preseason Test
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team used five first-half goals on Tuesday evening to cruise by Converse College 5-0 in exhibition action at Hayden Abney Fulp Field.

August 13, 2012
Women's Soccer Set for Final Preseason Tune-up
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team will put a lid on the 2012 preseason Tuesday evening when it travels to nearby Converse College to take on the Valkyries in an exhibition match at Hayden Abney Fulp Field.

August 11, 2012
Spartans Fall to Furman in Preseason Scrimmage
SPARTANBURG, S.C – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team opened preseason action Saturday afternoon, playing host to Furman University in a soggy scrimmage at County University Stadium.

August 10, 2012
Women’s Soccer Scrimmage Altered Due to Inclement Weather
SPARTANBURG, S.C – Due to inclement weather making its way into the area on Friday evening, the women’s soccer preseason scrimmage against Furman University has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday at 12-noon.

August 9, 2012
Upstate Women’s Soccer Set for Preseason Opener
SPARTANBURG, S.C – The USC Upstate women's soccer team is set to open its preseason slate on Friday evening, welcoming Furman University to town for a scrimmage at County University Stadium.

August 7, 2012
Upstate Women's Soccer Picked 10th in A-Sun Preseason Poll
MACON, Ga. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer team has been picked to finish 10th according to the Atlantic Sun Conference Preseason Coaches Poll released on Wednesday afternoon from the league office.

August 6, 2012
Vote for Sarah Plantz as A-Sun Preseason Player of the Year
Macon, Ga. – The Atlantic Sun Conference wants to hear the fan’s voice for the 2012 Preseason Women's Soccer Awards and USC Upstate goalkeeper Sarah Plantz is on the ballot.

July 26, 2012
Upstate Athletics Announces Mobile and Email Initiative
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – With the start of the 2012-13 athletic year just days away, the USC Upstate athletic media relations office has announced a brand new text alert and email distribution system to keep fans updated with the latest news and information on the Spartans.

July 17, 2012
Women's Soccer Schedule Set for 2012 Campaign
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women’s soccer program and first-year head coach Abby Minihan released a 19-game slate for the 2012 season, featuring nine home games.

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Girls in Sports Day Girl Scouts Clinic
Spartanburg, S.C. - On a blustery cool day Feb. 2, members of four Upstate women's athletic teams helped conduct a clinic for the Girl Scouts on Girls in Sports Day.

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