Elon Beats USC Upstate With Pair Of Second-Half Goals

ELON – The Elon men’s soccer team (6-2-2) picked up its third straight victory Tuesday night, beating USC Upstate (3-8-0) in a 3-1 decision at Rudd Field. Weston Jonke gave the Phoenix a 1-0 halftime lead before the Spartans tied the match in the 58th minute. An Oscar Tonidandel penalty kick goal shortly after restored Elon’s lead and Dominik Renz gave the Phoenix a two-goal advantage just over two minutes later. The Spartans went down a man after committing a red card in the 67th minute. Elon outshot USC Upstate, 19-5, on the night, including a 10-2 disparity in the…