Men's Soccer Hosts USC Upstate in First Round of Big South Conference Championships
UNC Asheville Men's Soccer will face rival USC Upstate in the opening round of the Big South Conference Championships on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6 PM. The match will take place at Greenwood Field in Asheville, North Carolina, with free admission for fans.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Time: 6 PM
- Location: Greenwood Field, Asheville, N.C.
- Teams: No. 4 UNC Asheville (7-6-2, 3-3-1 BSC) vs No. 5 USC Upstate (4-10-3, 2-3-2 BSC)
- Coverage: TV Network and Live Stats available
Team Performance Insights
UNC Asheville enters the competition as the fourth seed, holding a solid record both overall and within the conference. The Bulldogs are fourth in the league in goals per game at 1.33 and rank third in opponent scoring average, allowing just 1.27 goals per game. They also rank sixth with 70 corner kicks this season.
Player Highlights
- Rodrigo Mendes and Arnor Hardarson share tenth place in the Big South with four goals each.
- Mendes also ranks fifth in assists, recording five this season.
- Lucca Barros maintains a 1.27 Goals Against Average, with 36 saves and a .655 save percentage.
“Asheville is fourth in the league in goals per game at 1.33 and holds opponents to an average of 1.27 goals,” the release noted.
Author’s summary: UNC Asheville aims to leverage home-field advantage and consistent offensive play as they take on USC Upstate in the Big South’s first-round clash.