Tuesday's Matchup
December 5, 2023 | 11:30 A.M.
USC Upstate (3-6; 0-0 Big South) vs. Western Carolina (2-6; 0-0 SoCon)
Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center | Cullowhee, N.C.
TV: ESPN+ | Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN App
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
USC Upstate (3-6; 0-0 Big South) vs. Western Carolina (2-6; 0-0 SoCon)
Series: USC Upstate trails the overall series 7-9
Last Five Meetings: Nov. 18, 2022 (UPST 48; WCU 58); Dec. 1, 2021 (UPST 58; WCU 51); Nov. 12, 2019 (UPST 70; WCU 62); Dec. 4, 2018 (UPST 64; WCU 68); Jan. 2, 2016 (UPST 68; WCU 59)
Players to Watch
USC Upstate: Rebekah Gordon had another stellar performance in the Spartans' first ever matchup against the Samford Bulldogs. Gordon had her fifth game of the season scoring in double-figures as she posted 14 points, three rebounds, and two steals against Samford. Alongside Gordon, Trinity Johnson played well on Thursday night as she scored 15 points, made four rebounds, had one steal, and was credited for seven assists. Gordon leads the Spartans offense with 99 points, averaging 11.0 points per game, while Johnson finds herself in national rankings for assists (9th; 49) and assists per game (17th; 6.1).
Western Carolina: Jada Burton led Western Carolina on offense against Presbyterian with nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. The Catamounts are led overall by Lonasia Brewer with 76 points, 44 rebounds, 21 assists, six steals, and three blocks. Brewer has had four games scoring in double-figures with her season-high of 17 points scored in Western Carolina's 69-58 win over N.C. Central. She averages 9.5 points per game along with 5.5 rebounds per game.
Last Time Out
November 30, 2023: Samford 57; USC Upstate 53
December 2, 2023: Presbyterian 60; Western Carolina 41
Up Next for the Spartans
After the trip to Cullowhee, the Spartans will return to the G.B. Hodge Center as the Paladins of Furman come to Spartanburg Saturday, December 9 for a 4:30 p.m. tipoff.
Support the Spartans
USC Upstate returns to the G.B. Hodge Center on Saturday, December 9 to host Furman at 4:30 p.m. ET. to kick off the Upstate Basketball double-header. 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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