Wednesday's matchUP
December 18, 7:00 pm

Upstate (2-8, 0-0 Big South) VS S.C. State (4-5, 0-0 MEAC),
Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center, Orangeburg, S.C.

TV: None

Last time out
UPSTATE – It's been 10 days since USC Upstate played their last basketball game against Furman on December 8^th. The Spartans fell 84-72 in a hard fought game against the Paladins, Bryson Mozone scored 22 points, Tommy Bruner added 18 points and Everette Hammond contributed 17 points in the loss.

S.C. State – The Bulldogs of S.C. State are coming off a 90-85 overtime win over UNC Asheville. Five Bulldogs ended the game in double figures against UNC Asheville, Rayshawn Neal (21), Damani Applewhite (12), Zach Sellers (11), Tariq Simmons (10) and Tashombe Riley (10).  S.C. State is currently riding a two game winning streak and they are 2-0 against Big South opponents this season.  

Ones to watch
UPSTATE – Everette Hammond leads the Spartans in scoring this season averaging 13.2 points per game. Hammond also leads the team in steals per game (1.2) and minutes played (31.2). Dalvin White leads the team in assists (4.6) and both Bryson Mozone and Nevin Zink are averaging a team best 4.7 rebounds per contest.

S.C. State – Damani Applewhite is currently the top option for S.C. State averaging 11 points per contest.

UP next for the Spartans
Saturday, December 21 vs Bob Jones, 1:00 pm
G.B. Hodge Center, Spartanburg, S.C.

Tickets
Start at $8.00 (adults), $5.00 (ages 3-17); 864-503-7190 and upstatespartans.com

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