Saturday's MatchUP
February 5, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. ET
USC Upstate (10-11; 7-2 Big South) vs. Campbell (12-8; 5-4 Big South)
G.B. Hodge Center | Spartanburg, S.C.
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TV: ESPN+ | Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN App
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Promotions: Fight Like A Spartan – Wear Pink | Fans are encouraged to wear pink to Saturday's game to stand in solidarity with all those who fight cancer, their families, and caregivers. Upstate men's basketball will wear pink "Fight Like a Spartan" warmup shirts and fans are also encouraged to stop by the Ingles Welcome Center and place an "I FIGHT FOR" sign on the walls of the lobby of the G.B. Hodge Center to recognize someone you love fighting cancer.
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Series History
In a series featuring two former ASUN foes, USC Upstate and Campbell are meeting for the 16th time in the Spartans' Division I era (2007-pres.) Saturday. The Camels lead the series 10-5 and took both meetings between the two programs last season. The Spartans' last victory came in the series' last game at the G.B. Hodge Center, coming on Feb. 1, 2020.
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Last Time Out
February 2, 2022:
USC Upstate 85; Hampton 78
February 2, 2022:
Presbyterian 64; Campbell 58
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Players to Watch
Upstate: Shooting 50.0 percent (7-of-14) from the field and 42.9 percent (3-of-7) from three Wednesday night at Hampton, senior forward
Bryson Mozone scored a career-high 26 points in Upstate's 85-78 victory over Hampton. Averaging 16.8 points during Big South play, he ranks fifth in the league in scoring during conference play, teaming with freshman guard
Jordan Gainey (18.9 ppg; 2
nd) to make Upstate the lone team in the league with multiple players ranked in the top-five in Conference Only scoring.
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Campbell: Leading Campbell against Presbyterian, guard Cedric Henderson, Jr. tied his season-high with 21 points as he tallied his fourth 20-point game of the season. Henderson enters Saturday's game averaging 13.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, leading Campbell in both categories this season.
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UP Next for the Spartans
After hosting Campbell Saturday, Upstate hits the road as it gets set for its Big South ESPNU Wildcard contest Thursday evening at Longwood. The Spartans and Lancers tip-off at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10 in Upstate's second-ever Big South ESPNU Wildcard game.
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