http://www.upstatespartans.com en-us en-us http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130517ouyl0m 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. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130517ouyl0m 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130516fmr30z 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130516fmr30z 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130516vto6e1 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130516vto6e1 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305153vtasx 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. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305153vtasx 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130514sd7hn0 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. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130514sd7hn0 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130512n9inip 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. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130512n9inip 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/2013051109ylur 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. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/2013051109ylur 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130511aai2xj 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. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130511aai2xj 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130511sw5pv6 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. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130511sw5pv6 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305108lid4a 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. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305108lid4a 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130510p9c266 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. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130510p9c266 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130509fard3n 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. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130509fard3n 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130507y5fz46 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. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130507y5fz46 2013-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130507raypdm 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. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130507raypdm 2013-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/2013050614uj8b 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. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/2013050614uj8b 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305051opo2h 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. Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201305051opo2h 2013-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201304302u24pe 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. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201304302u24pe 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130428hf0xqx 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. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130428hf0xqx 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130427ctl5kz 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. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130427ctl5kz 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201304278f9xg4 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. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201304278f9xg4 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130426bn3xvf 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. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130426bn3xvf 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201304246nucht 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. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/201304246nucht 2013-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130423aqdmzm 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. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130423aqdmzm 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130423t5mcnt 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. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130423t5mcnt 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130422vzhloh 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. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130422vzhloh 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130422j9ovvl 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. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130422j9ovvl 2013-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130421nrvgwp 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. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130421nrvgwp 2013-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130420aw0fbt 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. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130420aw0fbt 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130419jz51ro 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. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130419jz51ro 2013-04-19T04:00:00Z http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130417uqilfw 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. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.upstatespartans.com/sports/w-softbl/2012-13/releases/20130417uqilfw 2013-04-17T04:00:00Z