This Week's Matchups 
November 24, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. ET 
USC Upstate (2-4; 0-0 Big South) vs. Detroit Mercy (3-2; 0-0 Horizon League) 
Hanner Fieldhouse | Statesboro, Ga. 
 

November 25, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. ET  

USC Upstate (2-4; 0-0 Big South) vs. North Florida (1-4; 0-0 ASUN) 
Hanner Fieldhouse | Statesboro, Ga. 

 
Weekly Coaches Interview: Catch head coach Jason Williams weekly on Fox Sports Spartanburg every Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET. 
 
How They Stack Up 

Records: USC Upstate (1-4; 0-0 Big South) vs Detroit Mercy (3-2; 0-0 Horizon League) 

Series: First Meeting 
Last Five Meetings: First meeting 

 
Records: USC Upstate (1-4; 0-0 Big South) vs North Florida (1-4; 0-0 ASUN) 

Series: Upstate is tied in the overall series with North Florida 17-17 
Last Five Meetings: Feb. 19, 2018 (UPST 61; UNF 79); Jan. 20, 2018 (UPST 61; UNF 65); Feb. 11, 2017 (UPST 74; UNF 77 3OT); Jan. 16, 2017 (UPST 67; UNF 78); Mar. 4, 2016 (UPST 76; UNF 50) 

Players to Watch 
USC Upstate: In Tuesday's contest against the Lady Bulldogs of S.C. State, Rebekah Gordon had her third game of the season scoring in double-figures as she led the Spartans with 10 points. Jeni Levine also was able to find success in her scoring efforts as she had her first double-digit scoring game with 10 points. Trinity Johnson continues to lead the team in assists as her eight assists helped the Spartans get their second win at home of the season.  

Detroit Mercy: Most recently the Titans earned their third win of the season with a 76-60 win over Dayton on Saturday. Irene Murua had an exceptional showing against Dayton, as she led the team in points with her third game of the season scoring in double-figures (21) and earning rebounds (9). Emma Trawally Porta (11), Myonna Hooper (12), and Makayla Jackson (12) all found themselves scoring in double figures as well to help the Titans achieve their 16-point victory.  

North Florida: The Osprey will start the tournament playing Georgia Southern on Friday afternoon. North Florida most recently fell after coming up only one point short to South Florida (56-55). Jayla Adams led the Ospreys' offense with a season-high 20 points as well as recording three assists and two rebounds. North Florida went 41.3% from the field, 42.3% from distance, and 66.7% against the Bulls.  

 
Last Time Out 
November 20, 2023: USC Upstate 58; S.C. State 53 

November 18, 2023: Detroit Mercy 76; Dayton 60 

November 19, 2023: South Florida 56; North Florida 55 

 
 
Up Next for the Spartans 
Following the Spartans' post-holiday tournament appearance, Upstate will remain on the road to play Samford on Nov. 30th at 6 p.m. ET. 

  
Support the Spartans 
USC Upstate returns to the G.B. Hodge Center on Saturday, December 9 to take on South Carolina State at 4:30 p.m. ET. Tickets for all USC Upstate men's and women's basketball games are on sale now with tickets beginning at just $8! To order log into upstatespartans.com/tickets. 

   
Gameday Parking  
Fans attending USC Upstate basketball games in the coming weeks will notice a change in parking options. Parking for the general public will only be available in front of the Hodge Center as the rows adjacent to the building on the University Way side are closed due to renovation work to the Hodge Center roof. VIP parking for donors entering the Champions Suite behind the Arena is unaffected. Parking is free for all USC Upstate basketball games and the closure of the side lots around the building will be in effect indefinitely.   
  

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