USC Sumter Fire Ants Shine Across All Sports: Volleyball Sweeps, Men’s Soccer Dominates, Women’s Soccer Battles to Draw

USC Sumter Fire Ants Shine Across All Sports: Volleyball Sweeps, Men’s Soccer Dominates, Women’s Soccer Battles to Draw
August 26, 2025

Sumter, SC — August 26, 2025 — The USC Sumter Fire Ants delivered an incredible weekend of athletic performances, highlighted by two volleyball sweeps, a record-setting men's soccer victory, and a hard-fought women's soccer draw.

Volleyball Sweeps Central Carolina and Lenoir

USC Sumter's women's volleyball team dominated the court with two straight-set victories on August 23.

  • Match 1: USC Sumter 3, Central Carolina 0
    Set scores: 25-13, 25-9, 25-12
    • Isabella Cocke: 12 kills
    • Maiti Martin: 23 assists, 3 aces
    • Team hitting percentage: .325
  • Match 2: USC Sumter 3, Lenoir 0
    Set scores: 25-21, 25-21, 27-25
    • Isabella Cocke: 11 kills
    • Lyla Young: 7 kills
    • Maiti Martin: 18 assists, 5 aces
    • Team hitting percentage: .215

The Fire Ants combined for 66 kills and 30 service aces across both matches, showcasing depth and consistency.

 Men's Soccer Overwhelms Denmark Tech, 11-0

The Fire Ants men's soccer team opened their season in spectacular fashion with an 11-0 rout of Denmark Technical College on August 23 at home. USC Sumter scored eight goals in the first half and three in the second, showcasing relentless offensive pressure and airtight defense.

Scoring Summary:

  • Jeremiah Howell (3') from Johnny Brangman
  • Jose Janiszewski (8') from Sander Olsen
  • Johnny Brangman (20') from Carl-Emil Iwersen
  • Ciro Ottado (24') from Brangman
  • Janiszewski (30') from Brangman
  • Xaver-Joel Janisch (36') unassisted
  • Janisch (40') from Ottado
  • Mwila Roberts (45') from Ottado
  • Olsen (51') unassisted
  • Roberts (55') unassisted
  • Olsen (63') unassisted

Key Performers:

  • Johnny Brangman: 1 goal, 3 assists
  • Mwila Roberts: 2 goals
  • Jose Janiszewski: 2 goals
  • Xaver-Joel Janisch: 2 goals
  • Sander Olsen: 2 goals, 1 assist
  • Ciro Ottado: 1 goal, 2 assists

Goalkeeper Kevin Guthmann recorded a clean sheet, playing all 90 minutes without facing a single shot on goal.

Women's Soccer Battles to 1-1 Draw vs. Central Georgia Tech

The Fire Ants women's soccer team fought to a 1-1 tie against Central Georgia Technical College in a defensive showdown. After trailing 1-0 in the second half, Miranda Becerra scored the equalizer in the 75th minute, assisted by Isabella Arbitelle.

Key Stats:

  • Goal: Miranda Becerra (75')
  • Assist: Isabella Arbitelle
  • Goalkeeper Hailey Harry: 13 saves on 14 shots on goal

The Fire Ants showed resilience, holding off a late surge from Central Georgia Tech to secure the draw.