May 18, 2013
Miller Tosses Perfect Game Against Jacksonville State to Move Upstate Forward at Tuscaloosa Regional
Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Anna Miller tossed a five-inning, mercy rule perfect game to lead the USC Upstate softball team to an 8-0 victory over Jacksonville State in the first elimination game of the Tuscaloosa Regional Saturday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium.

May 18, 2013
Upstate Ends NCAA Tournament Run with 3-0 Loss to Western Kentucky
Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The USC Upstate softball team ended its run in the Tuscaloosa Regional of the NCAA Tournament with a 3-0 loss to Western Kentucky Saturday night, just three hours after securing the school’s first ever victory in an NCAA Division I tournament against Jacksonville State.

May 17, 2013
Upstate Readies for Western Kentucky to Open Tuscaloosa Regional in NCAA Tournament
Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate softball team will continue its magical season with its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament when it opens the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional Friday at 3:30 p.m. Central, 4:30 p.m. Eastern against Western Kentucky at Rhoads Stadium on the campus of Alabama.

May 17, 2013
Western Kentucky Upends Upstate in Tuscaloosa Regional
Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Western Kentucky starting pitcher Emily Rousseau limited Upstate to just two hits en route to leading the Lady Toppers to a 3-0 victory over USC Upstate in the opening game of the Tuscaloosa Regional.

May 16, 2013
Spartans Finish Practice Day at Tuscaloosa Regional
Tuscaloosa, Ala. - The USC Upstate softball team held its team practice Thursday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium in preparation for Friday's opener against Western Kentucky in the Tuscaloosa Regional of the NCAA Tournament.

May 16, 2013
Robinson Named NFCA All-Region
Tuscaloosa, Ala. – The day before the USC Upstate softball team makes its first-ever NCAA Regional appearance, Spartan Shellie Robinson was named to the NFCA All-Region team in the Southeast Region.

May 14, 2013
Spartans Enter NCAA Tournament with Nation’s Top Defense
Spartanburg, S.C. – When the USC Upstate softball team takes the field against Western Kentucky Friday to open the Tuscaloosa Regional in the NCAA Tournament, it will do so as the nation’s top-ranked defense after the NCAA released its latest statistical ranking.

May 12, 2013
Upstate to Face Western Kentucky in Tuscaloosa Regional of NCAA Tournament
Spartanburg, S.C. – Surrounded by a throng of family, friends and Spartan fans, the USC Upstate softball team gathered at Buffalo Wild Wings in Spartanburg to watch the NCAA Selection Show on ESPNU Sunday night. One day after winning two games against Lipscomb on Championship Saturday to claim the A-Sun Tournament title and the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, Upstate learned it will open the Tuscaloosa Regional Friday against Western Kentucky hosted by the defending National Champions, Alabama Crimson Tide.

May 11, 2013
Upstate Wins A-Sun Softball Tournament, Advances to NCAA Tournament
Nashville, Tenn. – The USC Upstate softball team had two win two games on Championship Saturday to win the A-Sun Tournament championship. That is just what the Spartans did, capping the day with a 7-5 victory over Lipscomb to earn the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance since moving to Division I in 2007-08.

May 11, 2013
Miller Pushes Upstate Into Deciding Game for A-Sun Championship
Nashville, Tenn. – Just when the USC Upstate softball team needed to change its luck against Lipscomb, the Spartans got a strong pitching performance out of Anna Miller and an early offensive outburst to take a 4-1 victory over Lipscomb in the first game of the day on Championship Saturday at the A-Sun Tournament. The win forced the “if necessary” deciding game for the conference championship.

May 11, 2013
Spartans Set for A-Sun Tournament Championship on ESPN3
Nashville, Tenn. - The USC Upstate softball team is set to play in the championship of the A-Sun Tournament today at Draper Diamond on the campus of Lipscomb. The Spartans will battle the host Lady Bisons for the A-Sun Tournament title and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

May 10, 2013
Ujvari Tosses Gem as Upstate Downs UNF to Advance to A-Sun Tournament Championship
Nashville, Tenn. – After tossing four innings in the first game of the day against Lipscomb, USC Upstate pitcher Jamie Ujvari took the circle in the final elimination game of the day against North Florida in the A-Sun Tournament. With an appearance in Saturday’s championship against Lipscomb on the line, the A-Sun Freshman of the Year took a perfect game into the seventh inning to lead the Spartans to a 9-2 victory over the Ospreys, securing the Spartans’ spot in the A-Sun Tournament Championship.

May 10, 2013
Aguirre's Home Run Lifts Lipscomb Over Upstate
Nashville, Tenn. – Gracey Aguirre’s two-run home run in the top of the seventh gave Lipscomb a 4-2 victory over USC Upstate in the winner’s bracket final of the A-Sun Tournament Friday afternoon at Draper Diamond.

May 9, 2013
Ujvari, Barnes Lead Upstate Over Stetson in A-Sun Tournament
Nashville, Tenn. – A-Sun Freshman of the Year Jamie Ujvari and fellow first team all-conference member Meredith Barnes led the USC Upstate softball team to a 5-1 victory over Stetson in the Spartans’ first game of the 2013 A-Sun Tournament at Draper Diamond Thursday morning.

May 7, 2013
Ujvari Named A-Sun Freshman of the Year, Five Spartans Named A-Sun All-Conference
Spartanburg, S.C. – For the third time in six years being a member of the A-Sun, and for the second consecutive year, USC Upstate softball can boast the A-Sun’s Freshman of the Year as pitcher Jamie Ujvari earned the league’s newcomer honor when the conference announced its postseason honors Tuesday.

May 7, 2013
With First Round Bye, Upstate Opens A-Sun Tournament Thursday
Spartanburg, S.C. – Owning its best seed in its fourth tournament appearance, the No. 2 USC Upstate softball team will open play in the A-Sun Tournament Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. against the winner of Wednesday’s game between Florida Gulf Coast and Stetson.

May 6, 2013
Upstate Softball Ranked 47th in NCAA RPI, Continue as Nation’s Top Defense
Spartanburg, S.C. – For the third consecutive week, the USC Upstate softball team owns the nation’s top defense in the latest statistical ranking report issued by the NCAA, and despite not playing a game last week, the Spartans did not suffer much in the latest RPI ranking released by the NCAA Monday. The Spartans are 47th in the latest ranking report, down just one spot from last week’s ranking.

May 5, 2013
A-Sun Tournament Set as Upstate Garners No. 2 Seed
Spartanburg, S.C. – Battling at the top of the conference the entire season, the USC Upstate softball team will enter this week’s A-Sun Tournament with its highest seed ever, garnering a first round bye after earning the No. 2 seed.

April 30, 2013
Upstate Tops A-Sun in RPI at No. 46, Leads Nation in Defense
Spartanburg, S.C. – Having ended the regular season with a three-game rainout of its A-Sun series against Mercer, the USC Upstate softball team enters a week without competition during exams but armed with a No. 46 ranking in the latest RPI report issued by the NCAA. In addition, the Spartans are the top-ranked defense in all of Division I softball for the second consecutive week.

April 28, 2013
Upstate-Mercer Softball Canceled Due to Rain
Spartanburg, S.C. – The softball doubleheader between USC Upstate and Mercer which was postponed Saturday and rescheduled for today, has been canceled due to heavy rain in Spartanburg and the forecast of rain for the remainder of Sunday.

April 27, 2013
Rain Causing Havoc on Softball Games at Upstate
Spartanburg, S.C. - A strong, steady rain is falling at Cyrill Stadium causing the start of today's A-Sun doubleheader between Upstate and Mercer to be delayed. The first game is planned to start at 7:00 p.m., but that start time is tenuous based on the current rain and radar. Additional updates will be available closer to 5:00.

April 27, 2013
Upstate-Mercer Softball Doubleheader Postponed Due to Rain
Spartanburg, S.C. – The softball doubleheader between USC Upstate and Mercer has been postponed due to rain. The teams will attempt to get the doubleheader in Sunday with the first game scheduled for an 11:00 a.m. start at Cyrill Stadium.

April 26, 2013
Upstate Hosts Mercer in Final Regular Season Games with Title Hopes on the Line
Spartanburg, S.C. – Looking to get back on the winning track after a pair of midweek losses of things and playing for the A-Sun regular season championship, the USC Upstate softball team plays host to Mercer in the regular season finale and a key three-game A-Sun series Saturday and Sunday at Cyrill Stadium. This weekend is Senior Weekend as Upstate will honor seniors Ericka Harris and Sam Poarch.

April 24, 2013
ETSU Stuns Upstate, 3-2
Johnson City, Tenn. – Sam Lower’s two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth spelled the difference as ETSU claimed a 3-2 victory over USC Upstate in A-Sun softball action Wednesday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.

April 23, 2013
Appalachian State Upsets Upstate
Spartanburg, S.C. – Appalachian State scored five runs in the second inning and went on to take a 6-3 upset victory at USC Upstate Tuesday night in non-conference softball action at Cyrill Satdium.

April 23, 2013
Upstate Leads the Nation in Defense
Spartanburg, S.C. – Having gone another week without committing an error, the USC Upstate softball team has moved to the top of the class as the nation’s top defense in the latest statistical ranking report released by the NCAA.

April 22, 2013
Upstate 39th in NCAA RPI
Spartanburg, S.C. – Picking up a win over the SEC’s Georgia Bulldogs and earning its first-ever victory over Florida Gulf Coast in Ft. Myers, the USC Upstate softball team remained in the Top 40 at No. 39 in the latest RPI report released by the NCAA Monday.

April 22, 2013
Upstate Hosts Appalachian State, Travels to A-Sun Rival ETSU for Midweek Games
Spartanburg, S.C. – Coming off wins at Georgia and Florida Gulf Coast last week, the USC Upstate softball team will be back in action Tuesday in the first of two midweek single games prior to this weekend’s A-Sun series against Mercer. The Spartans will battle Appalachian State in a non-conference tilt at Cyrill Stadium Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., and will travel to Johnson City, Tenn., to complete the three-game A-Sun series with ETSU Wednesday evening at 5:00.

April 21, 2013
Ujvari Tosses Two-Hit Gem as Upstate Shuts Out FGCU
Ft. Myers, Fla. – Freshman hurler Jamie Ujvari tossed a two-hitter to lead the USC Upstate softball team to a 3-0 victory at Florida Gulf Coast in a key A-Sun battle Sunday afternoon at the FGCU Softball Complex.

April 20, 2013
FGCU Sweeps Upstate in A-Sun Doubleheader
Ft. Myers, Fla. – Despite taking early leads in both games, the USC Upstate softball team dropped both games of its a-Sun doubleheader at Florida Gulf Coast Saturday at the FGCU Softball Complex. FGCU won by scores of 10-2 and 3-1.

April 19, 2013
Spartans Head to Southwest Florida for Battle at A-Sun Rival FGCU
Spartanburg, S.C. – In what seems to be a regular occurrence when these two teams meet, the USC Upstate softball team face Florida Gulf Coast in a key three-game A-Sun series this weekend in Ft. Myers, Fla., in a battle of two of the conference’s top three teams. Saturday’s doubleheader will begin at 2:00 p.m., while Sunday’s single game will start at 2:00 p.m. at the FGCU Softball Complex.

April 17, 2013
Birthday Girl Harris and Miller Lead Upstate Over Georgia
Athens, Ga. – Celebrating her 22nd birthday, senior Ericka Harris belted a two-run home run in the seventh and collected three RBIs, and pitcher Anna Miller tossed six strong innings of relief to lead the USC Upstate softball team to an 8-5 victory over Georgia Wednesday night at Jack Turner Stadium.

April 16, 2013
Upstate Set for Wednesday Evening Showdown at SEC’s Georgia Bulldogs
Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate softball team will make its third trip in as many years to Athens, Ga., Wednesday evening to take on Georgia in a showdown of 30-win teams. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Jack Turner Stadium.

April 15, 2013
Upstate 38th in NCAA RPI, Ranks 3rd in NCAA in Batting Average
Spartanburg, S.C. – A week after ascending to the top of the NCAA in batting average, the USC Upstate softball team continues to be ranked among the nation’s top teams, coming in at No. 3 in the country with a .349 batting average. In addition, the Spartans are ranked 38th in the country in the latest RPI report issued by the NCAA Monday.

April 14, 2013
No. 24 Upstate Falls at Lipscomb, 3-2
Nashville, Tenn. – A two-run home run by Kristen Sturdivant in the fourth inning was the difference as Lipscomb took a 3-2 victory over 24th-ranked USC Upstate in the third game of the A-Sun series at Draper Diamond Sunday afternoon.

April 13, 2013
No. 24 Upstate Splits A-Sun Twinbill at Lipscomb
Nashville, Tenn. – Dana Landers led the 24th-ranked USC Upstate softball team to a 4-1 victory in game one and Lipscomb countered by taking a 5-1 win in game two of the A-Sun doubleheader Saturday evening at Draper Diamond.

April 12, 2013
No. 24 Upstate Plays Music City in Tussle at Lipscomb
Spartanburg, S.C. – The 24th-ranked Upstate softball team will hit the road and travel to Nashville, Tenn., to take on Lipscomb this weekend in a key three-game A-Sun series at Draper Diamond. Saturday’s doubleheader starts at 2:00 p.m. Central time, while Sunday’s single game begins at 3:00 p.m. Central time.

April 10, 2013
Spartan Standout Harris Fetaured in Hometown Newspaper
Spartanburg, S.C. - USC Upstate standout senior catcher Ericka Harris has been featured in her hometown newspaper, the Anderson Independent.

April 10, 2013
No. 24 Upstate Sweeps ETSU in A-Sun Doubleheader
Spartanburg, S.C. - The 24th-ranked USC Upstate softball team scored 23 runs on 21 hits over both games as the Spartans recorded a doubleheader sweep of A-Sun rival ETSU Wednesday evening at Cyrill Stadium. The Spartans won game one, 11-0, and game two, 12-0.

April 9, 2013
Upstate Softball Secures First Ever Major Top 25 National Ranking
Spartanburg, S.C. - USC Upstate softball's march toward a Top 25 ranking in a major national Top 25 poll came to fruition this week when the Spartans jumped into the USA Today/NFCA Top 25 poll for the first time ever at No. 24. The ranking is the first time any Upstate sports team has received a Top 25 national ranking in a major Top25 poll since the university moved its athletic programs to Division I in 2007.

April 9, 2013
No. 24 Upstate Plays Host to ETSU in Midweek A-Sun Twinbill
Spartanburg, S.C. - Coming off a three-game sweep of Stetson over the weekend and extending its A-Sun winning streak to 13 games, the 24th-ranked USC Upstate softball team will be back in action when it plays host to ETSU in an A-Sun doubleheader Wednesday beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Cyrill Stadium.

April 8, 2013
Upstate Softball Tops NCAA in Batting Average, Remains 37th in NCAA RPI
Spartanburg, S.C. - Hitting at a .358 clip, the USC Upstate softball team leads all NCAA Division I softball teams in batting average in the latest statistical ranking report released by the NCAA Monday evening. In addition, after posting a 4-0 week last week which included a three-game sweep of A-Sun foe Stetson, the USC Upstate softball team remained No. 37 for the second consecutive week in the latest RPI ranking released by the NCAA Monday.

April 7, 2013
Landers Belts Walk-Off Homer to Lift Upstate Over Stetson
Spartanburg, S.C. - Dana Landers entered Sunday's game against Stetson with three home runs on the season. Her fourth homer of the season came in the bottom of the seventh in walk-off fashion to give the USC Upstate softball team a 6-4 victory over the Hatters at Cyrill Stadium and give the Spartans the A-Sun series sweep.

April 6, 2013
Alexander Near Perfect as Upstate Softball Sweep Stetson
Spartanburg, S.C. – USC Upstate pitcher Hannah Alexander had her bid for a perfect game ruined with one out in the seventh, but she and game two starter Jamie Ujvari tossed a pair of shutouts as the Spartans took a key A-Sun doubleheader sweep of Stetson Saturday evening at Cyrill Stadium. Upstate claimed a 3-0 win in game one and an 8-0 win in game two.

April 5, 2013
Upstate Plays Host to Stetson in an A-Sun Series Saturday and Sunday
Spartanburg, S.C. – Riding a 10-game A-Sun winning streak and an eight-game winning streak overall, the USC Upstate softball team will play host to Stetson in a three-game A-Sun series Saturday and Sunday at Cyrill Stadium. Saturday’s doubleheader begins at 4:00 p.m., while Sunday afternoon’s single game starts at 1:00. Saturday is also a special day as Upstate will host its Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

April 5, 2013
Upstate Softball/SAAC Host Breast Cancer Awareness Day Saturday
Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate softball team and Upstate’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) are hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Saturday’s A-Sun doubleheader against Stetson.

April 3, 2013
Kelly Belts First Career Homer as Upstate Bounces PC, 9-1
Spartanburg, S.C. – Lindsay Kelly belted a three-run home run, the first of her career, to break open the game in the fourth as the USC Upstate softball team took a 9-1 victory over visiting Presbyterian College Wednesday evening in non-conference action at Cyrill Stadium.

April 2, 2013
Upstate Plays Host to PC in Midweek Rivalry Game
Spartanburg, S.C. – Coming off a 5-0 week last week, the USC Upstate softball team will play host to Presbyterian College Wednesday evening at 6:00 at Cyrill Stadium in a midweek rivalry game between two schools separated by 41 miles and a short drive up I-26 to I-85.

April 2, 2013
Upstate Earns Votes in National Top 25 Polls, On Cusp of Garnering National Ranking
Spartanburg, S.C. – Coming off an impressive three-game sweep of A-Sun rival Kennesaw State and turning in a 5-0 week last week, the USC Upstate softball team picked up even more respect in the national Top 25 polls and is on the cusp of earning its first-ever major national Top 25 ranking.

April 1, 2013
Upstate Ranked 37th in NCAA RPI; Remains Among Nation’s Stat Leaders
Spartanburg, S.C. – After going 5-0 last week, including an impressive three-game sweep of A-Sun rival Kennesaw State on the road in Georgia, the USC Upstate softball team is ranked No. 37 in the latest RPI report released by the NCAA on Monday. In addition, the Spartans remain among the nation’s Division I leaders in a variety of team and individual statistical categories in the latest statistical rankings released by the NCAA.

March 30, 2013
Upstate Completes Series Sweep at Kennesaw State
Kennesaw, Ga. – USC Upstate scored six runs in the top of the first to gain control of the game and held on for a 7-5 victory to complete the sweep of the three-game A-Sun softball series at Kennesaw State Saturday.

March 29, 2013
Alexander Leads Spartans to Sweep at Kennesaw State
Kennesaw, Ga. – Hannah Alexander picked up her second consecutive one-hitter to get the win in game one and earned the save in game two as the USC Upstate softball team swept Kennesaw State in an A-Sun doubleheader Friday at Bobbie Bailey Softball Stadium.

March 28, 2013
Old Friends and Rivals Meet as Upstate Heads to Kennesaw State for Key A-Sun Series
Spartanburg, S.C. – Longtime friends and rivals will meet Friday and Saturday when USC Upstate head coach Chris Hawkins and Kennesaw State head coach Scott Whitlock meet in a key three-game A-Sun series at Kennesaw State. Friday’s doubleheader begins at 3:00 p.m., while Saturday afternoon’s single game starts at 1:00.

March 27, 2013
Alexander Flirts with Perfect Game as Upstate Sweeps Western Carolina
Spartanburg, S.C. – Hannah Alexander flirted with a perfect game and no-hitter before settling for a 1-0 shutout in game one and the Spartans connected on three home runs in the second as the USC Upstate softball team took a non-conference doubleheader sweep from Western Carolina Wednesday evening at Cyrill Stadium.

March 26, 2013
Spartans Earn Votes in National Top 25 Polls, Set for Midweek Doubleheader with Catamounts
Spartanburg, S.C. - For the fourth consecutive week, the USC Upstate softball team has garnered votes in the national Top 25 polls and at 23-3, will play host to Western Carolina Wednesday evening in a non-conference doubleheader beginning at 4:00 at Cyrill Stadium.

March 26, 2013
Upstate Softball Ranked 51st in NCAA RPI, Among Nation's Stat Leaders
Spartanburg, S.C. – Off to a 23-3 start to the season and increasing the level of its non-conference competition, the USC Upstate softball team has achieved its highest RPI ranking ever after the NCAA released its first RPI of the season, coming in at No. 51 in the ranking.

March 23, 2013
Final Game of A-Sun Series at Jacksonville Canceled Due to Rain
Jacksonville, Fla. - The final game of the three-game A-Sun series at Jacksonville has been canceled to due rain in the River City.

March 22, 2013
Spartans Get Key A-Sun Sweep at Jacksonville Friday
Jacksonville, Fla. – The USC Upstate softball team turned in a strong 7-2 victory over Jacksonville in game one of the doubleheader, then won a roller coaster of a game in the second, 12-7, to sweep the Dolphins in a key A-Sun twinbill Friday.

March 21, 2013
Upstate Headed to River City for A-Sun Showdown at Jacksonville
Spartanburg, S.C. – Riding a five-game A-Sun winning streak, the USC Upstate softball team heads to Jacksonville, Fla., to take on Jacksonville in a key three-game A-Sun series Friday and Saturday.

March 20, 2013
Spartans Fall at No. 3 Florida
Gainesville, Fla. – After the start of the game was delayed by two hours for rain, third-ranked Florida scored 11 runs in the first three innings and took an 11-0 victory over USC Upstate Wednesday night in non-conference softball action at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

March 19, 2013
Upstate Softball Garners Votes in Both National Top 25 Polls; Kieffer Earns Weekly Honor as Upstate Ranks Among Nation’s Statistical Leaders
Spartanburg, S.C. – After belting a home run in each game of the three-game series sweep against A-Sun foe Northern Kentucky last week, USC Upstate standout shortstop Maddison Kieffer was named the A-Sun Player of the Week by College Sports Madness. Her honor highlights a week of noteworthy accomplishments as Upstate remains one of the top statistical teams in the nation while also receiving votes in both the USA Today/NFCA and ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 polls.

March 19, 2013
Spartans Head South Wednesday for Tussle at No. 3 Florida
Spartanburg, S.C. – Riding a five-game winning streak, the USC Upstate softball team will hit the road for a non-conference showdown at No. 3 Florida Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in Gainesville. It will be the first meeting between the Spartans and the Gators in a matchup featuring 48 combined wins on the season.

March 16, 2013
Griffin Leads Spartans to Sweep at UNC Wilmington
Wilmington, N.C. – Cheyenne Griffin picked up a couple of game-winning hits, including a two-run home run in the top of the seventh in the second game, to lead the USC Upstate softball team to a doubleheader sweep of UNC Wilmington at Boseman Field Saturday afternoon.

March 15, 2013
Upstate Set for UNC Wilmington Saturday
Spartanburg, S.C. - The USC Upstate softball team will head back to the diamond Saturday when it travels to Wilmington, N.C., to take on UNC Wilmington in a non-conference doubleheader beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Boseman Field.

March 13, 2013
Upstate Completes A-Sun Series Sweep Over Northern Kentucky
Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate softball team turned in a workman-like performance in taking a 7-2 victory and the series sweep over Northern Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at Cyrill Stadium. The Spartans swept the doubleheader from the Norse Tuesday and completed its first-ever three-game A-Sun sweep Wednesday since the league went to three-game series this season.

March 12, 2013
Spartans Rank Among Nation’s Stats Leaders, Garner Votes in ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 Poll
Spartanburg, S.C. – Off to a 16-2 start to the season, the USC Upstate softball team ranks near the top of several team and individual statistical categories in the first statistical report released by the NCAA. In addition, the Spartans have received votes in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 poll for the third consecutive week.

March 12, 2013
Upstate Sweeps Northern Kentucky in A-Sun Twinbill
Spartanburg, S.C. – In the first meeting ever between the two schools on the softball diamond, USC Upstate swept the A-Sun doubleheader from Northern Kentucky Tuesday afternoon at Cyrill Stadium. The Spartans claimed the win in game one, 3-1, and game two, 10-2.

March 11, 2013
Ujvari Named A-Sun Pitcher of the Week
Spartanburg, S.C. – USC Upstate standout freshman hurler Jamie Ujvari has been named the A-Sun Pitcher of the Week after going 3-0 and tossing a no-hitter last week for the Spartans.

March 11, 2013
Upstate Hosts NKU Midweek, Travels to UNC Wilmington to End the Week
Spartanburg, S.C. - Coming off a 2-1 start to the A-Sun season, the USC Upstate softball team will play host to Northern Kentucky in a three-game conference series Tuesday and Wednesday before making the trip to the coast of North Carolina for a non-conference doubleheader at UNC Wilmington Saturday. Tuesday’s doubleheader between Upstate and NKU will begin at 2:00 p.m., while Wednesday’s single game will start at 1:00 p.m. at Cyrill Stadium.

March 10, 2013
Ujvari Tosses No-Hitter as Upstate Pounds UNF
Spartanburg, S.C. – Number 18. That’s the number USC Upstate freshman pitcher Jamie Ujvari wears on her uniform. After her performance on Sunday, it is also the number of no-hitters pitched in the history of the Upstate softball program as Ujvari tossed a no-hitter to lead an explosive Spartan attack to a 13-0 victory over North Florida in the third game of the three-game series at Cyrill Stadium.

March 9, 2013
Ujvari Pitches Upstate to Split with UNF in A-Sun Opener
Spartanburg, S.C. – The theme of the A-Sun opening softball doubleheader between USC Upstate and North Florida was pitching, and both teams did not disappoint Saturday afternoon at Cyrill Stadium. Upstate hurler Jamie Ujvari tossed a three-hit gem in the second game to lead the Spartans to a 5-0 victory, while Osprey Kaylie Wallace was equal to the task in the first game with a 1-0 shutout.

March 7, 2013
Barnes Leads Upstate to Sweep at Gardner-Webb
Boiling Springs, N.C. – Standout junior outfielder Meredith Barnes had a tremendous day at the plate, finishing with six hits to lead the USC Upstate softball team to a doubleheader sweep at Gardner-Webb Thursday evening. Upstate won game one, 10-3, and game two, 2-1.

March 6, 2013
Spartans Add Games at Gardner-Webb Thursday, Set to Open A-Sun Play Against UNF This Weekend
Spartanburg, S.C. – Having had three games at N.C. State (doubleheader) and North Carolina (single game) cancelled due to inclement weather this week, the USC Upstate softball team picked up a doubleheader against Gardner-Webb Thursday, two days before it opens A-Sun play at home against North Florida. The doubleheader at Gardner-Webb begins at 2:00 p.m., while Upstate will face North Florida Saturday afternoon in a doubleheader at 2:00 and a single game Sunday afternoon at 1:00.

March 5, 2013
Upstate Softball Receives Votes in ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 Poll; Adds Games at Gardner-Webb Thursday
Spartanburg, S.C. – Coming off a doubleheader sweep of Furman last week, the USC Upstate softball team picked up another vote in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 poll released Tuesday. The Spartans earned three votes in this week’s poll.

March 4, 2013
Weather Forces Cancellation of Upstate Softball’s ACC Swing
Spartanburg, S.C. – Due to steady rain and cold/windy conditions that are expected to hit the Raleigh/Chapel Hill area Tuesday and Wednesday, the softball games between USC Upstate and N.C. State (Tuesday) and North Carolina (Wednesday) have been canceled.

February 27, 2013
Ujvari Flirts with No-No; Spartans Sweep Furman
Spartanburg, S.C. – USC Upstate freshman pitcher Jamie Ujvari flirted with a no-hitter before settling for a 5-0 shutout in game two and Upstate claimed an adventurous 8-6 victory in game one as the Spartans swept Furman in a non-conference doubleheader Wednesday at Cyrill Stadium.

February 26, 2013
Spartans Receive Votes in ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 Poll; Set for Wednesday Doubleheader with Furman
Spartanburg, S.C. – Coming off a strong start to the season and an impressive 11-inning battle against No. 20 Kentucky, the USC Upstate softball team received votes in this week’s ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 Poll released Tuesday. The Spartans will be in action Wednesday in a midweek doubleheader against Furman at Cyrill Stadium.

February 25, 2013
Robinson Earns A-Sun Softball Player of the Week Honors
Spartanburg, S.C. – After turning in a tremendous performance against #20 Kentucky and Georgetown on Sunday in the final day of the Coke Zero Spartan Classic, USC Upstate standout softball player Shellie Robinson has been named the A-Sun Player of the Week.

February 25, 2013
Tuesday's Upstate-Appalachian State Softball Game Canceled
Spartanburg, S.C. - Due to heavy rain that is expected to fall later tonight and throughout the day tomorrow, the softball game between USC Upstate and Appalachian State scheduled for Tuesday at Cyrill Stadium has been canceled.

February 24, 2013
Robinson Has Monster Day; Spartans Down Georgetown, Fall to #20 Kentucky in Heartbreaker
Spartanburg, S.C. - Shellie Robinson had a monster day at the plate for the USC Upstate softball team, finishing two games with seven hits, including three home runs, six RBIs and seven runs, leading Upstate to an 8-1 win over Georgetown and a heartbreaking loss in 11 innings to 20th-ranked Kentucky in the final day of the Coke Zero Spartan Classic at Cyrill Stadium.

February 23, 2013
Upstate Run-Rules Howard in Coke Zero Spartan Classic
Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate softball scored 18 runs on 14 hits and seven Howard errors to cruise to an 18-0 victory in five innings Saturday evening in the Coke Zero Spartan Classic at Cyrill Stadium.

February 23, 2013
Rain Continues to Cause Havoc on Coke Zero Spartan Classic
Spartanburg, S.C. - Due to continual rain that has pelted the Spartanburg area, the schedule for the Coke Zero Spartan Classic softball tournament has been changed again.

February 21, 2013
Upstate Hosts Coke Zero Spartan Classic; Battles Bison, Hoyas and #20 Kentucky
Spartanburg, S.C. - The USC Upstate softball team will host its third tournament of the season when Georgetown, Howard, #20 Kentucky and Presbyterian come to town for the Coke Zero Spartan Classic Saturday and Sunday at Cyrill Stadium.

February 21, 2013
Weather Forces Changes to Coke Zero Spartan Classic
Spartanburg, S.C. – Due to the steady rain expected to fall in the Spartanburg area Friday, the schedule for the Coke Zero Spartan Classic softball tournament at USC Upstate has been changed. The tournament will now be a two-day event played Saturday and Sunday at Cyrill Stadium.

February 20, 2013
Ujvari Leads Spartans to Sweep of Gardner-Webb
Spartanburg, S.C. - Freshman Jessica Ujvari had a strong day at the plate to lead the USC Upstate softball team to a doubleheader sweep of Gardner-Webb Wednesday afternoon at Cyrill Stadium. The Spartans won by scores of 8-0 and 5-2.

February 19, 2013
Spartans Host Bulldogs in Midweek Doubleheader
Spartanburg, S.C. - The USC Upstate softball team will renew its rivalry with Gardner-Webb when the Spartans play host to the Bulldogs Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in a non-conference doubleheader at Cyrill Stadium.

February 19, 2013
Miller Named College Sports Madness A-Sun Pitcher of the Week
Spartanburg, S.C. – After tossing a no-hitter in leading the USC Upstate softball team to an 8-0 victory over George Mason in the Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational, junior hurler Anna Miller has been named the A-Sun Pitcher of the Week by College Sports Madness.

February 16, 2013
Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational Canceled for Sunday
Spartanburg, S.C. - Due to the snow and cold weather that hit the Spartanburg area Saturday, all three games scheduled for Sunday in the Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational have been canceled.

February 16, 2013
Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational Has Snow Issues
Spartanburg, S.C. – The game between Samford and George Washington was called due to snow in the top of the seventh inning with Samford taking a 12-4 win. The rest of the day’s action was called due to snow. The tournament will resume Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at Cyrill Stadium.

February 15, 2013
Miller Tosses No-Hitter, Upstate Cruises to Two Wins
Spartanburg, S.C. – Anna Miller tossed a five-inning, run-rule shorted no-hitter to lead the USC Upstate softball team to an 8-0 victory over George Mason in the Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational Friday afternoon. Upstate cruised to a 6-0 victory over George Washington in the nightcap.

February 15, 2013
Weather Alters Schedule for Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational
Spartanburg, S.C. – Due to extreme cold temperatures and potential poor weather forecasted for Saturday, the schedule for the Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational softball tournament hosted by USC Upstate at Cyrill Stadium has been changed.

February 14, 2013
Upstate Softball Hosts Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational This Weekend
Spartanburg, S.C. - Coming off a strong opening weekend last week that saw the USC Upstate softball team win all four games and the championship in the Subway Upstate Classic, the Spartans will be back in action playing host to five teams in the Firehouse Subs Spartan Invitational this weekend at Cyrill Stadium.

February 11, 2013
Kieffer Named A-Sun Player of the Week
Spartanburg, S.C. – After hitting .800 over four games and leading the USC Upstate softball team to a 4-0 start to the 2013 season, standout sophomore shortstop Maddison Kieffer has been named the A-Sun Player of the Week.

February 10, 2013
Jaeger has a Blast; Kieffer Named MVP as Upstate Wins Subway Upstate Classic
Spartanburg, S.C. – Kaitlyn Jaeger knocked a pair of two-run home runs to lead the USC Upstate softball team to a 14-0 win over N.C. Central and Upstate claimed a 9-0 victory over Western Carolina as the Spartans won the Subway Upstate Classic Sunday afternoon at Cyrill Stadium. Maddison Kieffer capped a strong weekend and was named the tournament Most Valuable Player.

February 9, 2013
Upstate Downs Maine, UMKC in Upstate Subway Classic
Spartanburg, S.C. – Hannah Alexander struck out 10 batters to lead the Spartans to a win over UMKC and Maddison Kiefer ignited the Spartans in the win over Maine as the USC Upstate softball team opened its season with a pair of wins Saturday in the Subway Upstate Classic at Cyrill Stadium. Upstate defeated Maine, 5-1, and UMKC, 7-1.

February 8, 2013
Maine, UMKC Victorious in Subway Upstate Classic
Spartanburg, S.C. – Day one of the Subway Upstate Classic softball tournament hosted by USC Upstate at Cyrill Stadium saw Maine claim a 9-1 victory in six innings over N.C. Central and UMKC taking a 6-2 victory over Western Carolina Friday afternoon.

February 7, 2013
Upstate Softball Opens Season Hosting Subway Upstate Classic This Weekend
Spartanburg, S.C. - Nine months after ending the season in the A-Sun Tournament at home, the USC Upstate softball team will be back in action in the friendly confines of Cyrill Stadium when it opens the 2013 season playing host to Maine, Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), N.C. Central and Western Carolina in the Subway Upstate Classic Friday through Sunday.

February 4, 2013
Upstate Announces Official Twitter Account for Spartan Softball
Spartanburg, S.C. – With the 2013 season set to start this weekend, the USC Upstate media relations office announces the release of the official twitter account for the softball team so fans can follow the action throughout the season.

February 1, 2013
Robinson Named to USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 50 "Watch List"
Spartanburg, S.C. – USC Upstate standout sophomore outfielder Shellie Robinson has been named to the Top 50 “Watch List” for the 2013 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, announced the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) and USA Softball today.

January 24, 2013
Alexander, Griffin and Robinson Earn Preseason All-ASun Softball Honors; Spartans Picked 3rd in A-Sun
Spartanburg, S.C. – Coming off a strong 39-13 season and returning most of the key players from last year’s team, the USC Upstate softball team has been picked to finish third in the A-Sun in the preseason coaches poll released today by the conference office. In addition, junior pitcher Hannah Alexander, sophomore first baseman Cheyenne Griffin and sophomore outfielder Shellie Robinson have earned preseason all-conference honors.

January 22, 2013
Vote for Upstate in the A-Sun Preseason Softball Fan Vote
Spartanburg, S.C. - In preparation for the upcoming softball season, the Atlantic Sun Conference has issued its fan poll voting on Facebook and Upstate needs your assistance.

January 7, 2013
Robinson Named Preseason A-Sun Player of the Year by College Sports Madness
Spartanburg, S.C. – With classes yet to start for the spring semester and the players still away on semester break, preseason recognitions have already started for college softball and USC Upstate standout outfielder Shellie Robinson has been named the A-Sun Preseason Player of the Year by College Sports Madness.

December 19, 2012
Hawkins Announces Upstate Fastpitch Winter Softball Camp
USC Upstate head softball coach Chris Hawkins has announced he and his staff will conduct its annual winter camp on January 26.

December 14, 2012
Upstate Softball Places Seven on NFCA All-America Scholar Team
Spartanburg, S.C. – Traditionally one of the Athletic Department’s top academic teams, the USC Upstate softball program had seven players named to the 2011-12 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar team, announced the NFCA in a recent release.

November 28, 2012
Rector, Shubert Sign with Upstate Softball During Early Signing Period
Spartanburg, S.C. – USC Upstate head softball coach Chris Hawkins has had a lot of luck lately with signing solid recruits to the early signing period. He hopes and expects that trend to continue in announcing the signing of Palmetto High School standout Ryan Rector (Williamston, S.C.) and Fred T. Foard High School (Hickory, N.C.) standout Lexi Shubert to a National Letter of Intent during the early signing period.

October 12, 2012
Upstate Falls to NPF All-Stars at Cyrill Stadium
Spartanburg, S.C. – Some of the world’s top softball players were on display at Cyrill Stadium Friday night as the NPF All-Stars took an 11-1 victory over USC Upstate in an exhibition game as part of the NPF’s Back To School Tour 2012.

October 11, 2012
Upstate Set To Host NPF All-Stars, Georgia This Weekend
Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate softball team will close out its 2012 fall schedule this weekend when it plays host to the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) All-Stars and Georgia at Cyrill Stadium.

October 1, 2012
NPF All-Star Roster Released for Game at USC Upstate
Spartanburg, S.C. – The National Pro Fastpitch softball league announced the probable roster for its game pitting its team of all-stars against USC Upstate at Cyrill Stadium on Oct. 12, and the roster is filled with all-time college greats and standout professional players.

September 14, 2012
Upstate Softball Buddies Up at Carolina Miracle League
Spartanburg, S.C. - On Monday, Sept. 10, the USC Upstate softball team assisted with the Carolina Miracle League, serving as buddies for the participants as part of the Athletic Department's community outreach initiatives.

August 28, 2012
Upstate Softball to Host NPF All-Stars, Georgia in Fall Games
Spartanburg, S.C. – The USC Upstate softball team will play host to the NPF All-Stars on Friday, October 12 at 6:00 pm at Cyrill Stadium, announced the National Pro Fastpitch league and USC Upstate. In addition, the Spartans will play host to Georgia on Saturday, October 13 in a doubleheader starting at 1:00 pm to wrap-up its fall schedule.

August 3, 2012
Upstate Softball Releases 2013 Schedule
Spartanburg, S.C. – USC Upstate head coach Chris Hawkins has announced the schedule for the 2013 season, one marked with marquee non-conference opponents and the new three-game A-Sun conference series schedule adopted by the league office for this season.

July 31, 2012
Former Yellow Jacket Danielle Dike Hired to Upstate Softball Staff
Spartanburg, S.C. - USC Upstate head coach Chris Hawkins has announced the hiring of former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket standout Danielle Dike as an assistant coach with the program.

July 30, 2012
Lohr Leads Travel Ball Team to NSA World Series Championship
Spartanburg, S.C. – USC Upstate softball player Kara Lohr enjoyed a solid freshman season in 2012. Returning to Spartanburg for a week this summer, the rising sophomore made a successful college hometown homecoming by securing the game-winning hit to lead the Carolina Attitude travel ball team to the NSA World Series championship at the Tyger River Park.

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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.