Game Information
January 25, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. ET
USC Upstate (9-10; 4-4 Big South) at Gardner-Webb (9-11; 4-4 Big South)
Paul Porter Arena | Boiling Springs, N.C.
 
TV: ESPN+ | Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN App
 
Series History
Another series matching former ASUN mates, USC Upstate and Gardner-Webb are meeting for the 12^th time in the Spartans' Division I era (2007-pres.) Wednesday. The Runnin' Bulldogs lead the series 7-4, but the Spartans took both meetings last season, including a come-from-behind victory in the regular season finales at the G.B. Hodge Center. Overall, Upstate has taken three of the last four meetings after snapping a six-game, series winning streak for Gardner-Webb.
 
Last Time Out
January 21, 2023: UNC Asheville 64; USC Upstate 58
January 21, 2023: Gardner-Webb 63; Winthrop 61
 
Players to Watch
Upstate: Scoring in double-figures for the seventh time in eight Big South games, redshirt sophomore guard Trae Broadnax had a career afternoon against UNC Asheville, posting career-highs in points, rebounds, and free throws made. He led the Spartans with 19 points, nine rebounds, and three assists versus the Bulldogs, averaging 16.5 points per game last week. He enters Wednesday's game, averaging 10.6 points per game on the year and 12.4 points per game during league play while also leading the Spartans with 59 total assists.
 
Gardner-Webb: Leading a balanced Runnin' Bulldogs offense that sees four players averaging 9.0 or more points per game, guard DQ Nicholas paces Gardner-Webb in scoring, averaging 11.3 points per game. He's scored in double-figures in 10 of his last 11 games and is the lone Runnin' Bulldog scoring in double-figures in Big South play, scoring at 12.5 points per contest.
 
Big South Standings

1. Longwood (15-6; 7-1 Big South)
2. UNC Asheville (15-6; 7-1 Big South)
3. Radford (12-9; 6-2 Big South)
4. USC Upstate (9-10; 4-4 Big South)
5. Gardner-Webb (9-11; 4-4 Big South)
6. Campbell (8-12; 3-5 Big South)
7. Winthrop (8-13; 3-5 Big South)
8. Charleston Southern (7-12; 3-5 Big South)
9. High Point (10-10; 2-6 Big South)
10. Presbyterian (5-16; 1-7 Big South)

 
Up Next for the Spartans
Following a three-game stretch against regional rivals, Upstate begins the rematch portion of its Big South schedule. The Spartans host Radford Saturday at 2 p.m. ET with Upstate participating in Coaches vs. Cancer, wearing special shoes and pins.
 
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