USC Upstate News

Effecting Change, One Tutoring Session At A Time

May 16, 2016 at 11:34 am

James Parham III of York doesn’t even flinch when he hears the doors lock behind him or the slight clang of the steel bars at the Spartanburg County Detention Center. Each week, he walks through the metal detectors and is […]

Upstate Softball Faces Oregon State Friday to Open Auburn Regional

May 19, 2016 at 3:39 pm

The USC Upstate softball team will make its fourth consecutive appearance at the NCAA Tournament this weekend as it opens the Auburn Regional against the Oregon State Beavers Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. EST from Auburn’s Jane B. Moore Field. […]

Bryan Hathaway Named Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Week

May 23, 2016 at 8:12 am

Macon, Ga. – USC Upstate junior Bryan Hathaway has been named the final Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Week for the 2016 season, conference officials announced this afternoon. Hathaway earns the weekly award for the first time in his Upstate […]

Trio of Spartans Earn A-Sun Postseason Awards

May 24, 2016 at 4:40 pm

Macon, Ga. – Senior outfielder Cody Brittain, junior pitcher Tyler Jackson and freshman infielder Devon Ortiz each earned Atlantic Sun postseason honors as the conference announced its annual awards on Tuesday. Ortiz was named the league’s Freshman of the Year […]

Devon Ortiz Named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American

June 8, 2016 at 1:23 pm

Tucson, Ariz. – USC Upstate freshman second baseman Devon Ortiz has been named to the Collegiate Baseball newspaper Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team, it was announced this morning by the publication. “This means a lot to me, but baseball is […]

Inaugural Josh Lee Memorial Mighty Moo 5K Set for June 18

June 9, 2016 at 9:51 am

Registration is now open for the first Josh Lee Memorial Mighty Moo 5K to be held Saturday, June 18 in Cowpens. To register, visit www.go-greenevents.com. The race, held in conjunction with the annual Mighty Moo Festival, is named for USC […]

Three Upstate Student-Athletes Honored during 2016 ASUN Spring Meetings

June 10, 2016 at 9:07 am

Daytona Beach, Fla. – USC Upstate saw three student-athletes be recognized by the ASUN Conference as part of its Winners for Life Team during the league’s 2016 Spring Meetings held this week at The Shores Resort & Spa. Upstate had […]

Upstate Places 145 Student-Athletes on ASUN Academic Honor Roll

June 20, 2016 at 8:09 am

Led by 13 student-athletes who posted a perfect 4.0 GPA for the year, USC Upstate placed 145 student-athletes on the ASUN Academic Honor Roll to highlight the department’s academic accomplishments in 2015-16. Upstate’s 145 academic honor roll selections mark the […]

Women’s Basketball Adds Walker to Coaching Staff

July 5, 2016 at 2:39 pm

USC Upstate women’s basketball coach Tammy George has announced the addition of Johnette Walker to the women’s basketball coaching staff. Walker joins the Spartan family after spending the 2015-16 season as an assistant at Francis Marion University. “I am excited […]

Brendan Brundage, Jordan Miller Named to MCL All-Star Team

July 11, 2016 at 9:31 am

Chicago, Ill. – USC Upstate rising sophomore Brendan Brundage and rising senior Jordan Miller were named to the 2016 Midwest Collegiate League All-Star team, the league announced recently. Brundage and Miller are both members of the Joliet Admirals and will […]