Alex Garcev Class: Sophomore Hometown: London, England High School: Alleyn's School Height / Weight: 5-9 / 170 Position: F Birthdate: 11/19/1988 Major: Communications

2007: Had a standout freshman season for the Spartans... started 12 of the 14 games her played... finished the season with a pair of assists... assisted on the Spartans' goal at Newberry (Sept. 21)... assisted on the game winner in the 4-2 win over Lipscomb (Oct. 5), Upstate's first-ever A-Sun victory.

High School/Club: Earned one of only three Highly Commended Player awards from the England Independent Schools Football Association in 2006-07... while playing in the ISFA, he was a member of the squad which toured Poland and played against Scotland... also a member of the Surrey County team... played for the Dulwich Park team... helped lead the squad to second place finishes in the league and the London Cup... also a member of the Fulham and Millwall's Schoolboy team.

Major: Communications.

Personal: Born on Nov. 19, 1988 in London, England.

Favorites: Food - Chicken, Movie - Kidulthood, TV Show - Sky Sports News; Actor - Danny Dyer; Season - Summer; Sports Figure - Zidane.