Wednesday's MatchUP
November 25, 7:00 p.m. EST
USC Upstate (0-0, 0-0 Big South) at Auburn (0-0, 0-0 SEC)

TV: SECN+ (Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app. Based on your cable company/subscription.)
PxP: Wiley Ballard
Color: Mimi Hill

Series History
This is just the second all-time meeting between the Spartans and Tigers, and first since 2011. Auburn came out on top 75-34 at home in the last matchup with Upstate on November 27, 2011. The Spartans were led in that game by ASUN All-Decade Team member Tee'ara Copney who put up 19 points and pulled down four boards.

Ones to Watch
Upstate – After losing their top two scorers and rebounders from last season, the Spartans will heavily rely on senior guard Anda Kuzmina and senior forward Michaela Gibbons. Both Kuzmina and Gibbons appeared in all 30 games for Upstate last season while Gibbons started all 30 of those games. Kuzmina collected 40 assists last year and Gibbons had 10 blocks with 30 steals. Newcomer Molly Coleman, a 6-2 forward transfer from Gillette College, will also be looked upon for an immediate impact for the Spartans. Coleman averaged 12.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game at Gillette.

Auburn – Senior Unique Thompson was an honorable mention All-American and First Team All-SEC selection in 2020. She led the Tigers with 16.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per game last season, ranking sixth in the SEC in scoring and second in rebounds. She registered 22 double-doubles in 29 games last season. She was named to the coaches' and media Preseason All-SEC First Team, as well as the watch list for the Katrina McClain Award.

UP next for the Spartans
The Spartans continue on the road when they return to the state of Alabama on Wednesday, Dec. 2 to face the Crimson Tide. Tip-off is set for 7:00pm EST from Tuscaloosa.

Upstate WarmUP
Join us for an all new preview of USC Upstate basketball! The "Upstate Warmup" airs one hour prior to tip-off of home men's and women's basketball games on Facebook (USCUpstateAthletics) and youtube.com/upstatespartans. The preview show includes coach interviews, student-athlete spotlights, a look around the Big South, and more!

Home Game Attendance Information
Single game tickets are not available for sale to the general public. Due to limited seating capacity in accordance with social distancing guidelines, tickets for this season are reserved for season ticket holders, player families and USC Upstate students. For more information, click here.

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