SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The USC Upstate women's basketball program gears up to take on fellow top Big South competitor Radford in Virginia on Saturday afternoon. After downing the Highlanders 65-60 at home in the first conference meeting of the season, Upstate looks to go 8-1 for the first time in program history with a win this weekend.
This Week's Matchups
February 3, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. ET
USC Upstate (12-9; 7-1 Big South) vs. Radford (10-12; 6-2 Big South)
Dedmon Center | Radford, Va.
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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 (12-9; 7-1 Big South) vs. Radford (8-10; 4-0 Big South)
Series: USC Upstate trails the overall series 9-4
Last Five Meetings: Jan. 20, 2024 (UPST 65; RAD 60); Jan. 28, 2023 (UPST 39; RAD 59); Jan. 4, 2023 (UPST 55; RAD 49); Feb. 2, 2022 (UPST 66; RAD 55); Jan. 30, 2021 (UPST 45; RAD 54)
First Time This Season
In the first meeting between the Highlanders and the Spartans, Upstate downed Radford 65-60 as they were the last undefeated Big South women's basketball team. Isabell West had a standout performance as she earned Upstate's lone double-double of the season with 22 points and 10 rebounds along with one assist, two blocks, and one steal. Dakota Reeves also had an exceptional performance as she stacked 13 points, four rebounds, and two steals.
Players to Watch
USC Upstate: Upstate was led to its seventh conference victory of the season by Jeni Levine who had back-to-back 13 point performances and Trinity Johnson (12 pts.) who led the team in rebounds for the 16th time this season. Although Wednesday was a quieter night for Isabell West, she continues to lead the team with 235 points, averaging 11.2 points per game. Johnson is just behind West in scoring with 185 points, averaging 9.3 points per game, while Levine averages 8.8 points per game for a total of 168 points in 18 games played.
Radford: Ashlyn Traylor-Walker's 22 points on Wednesday night were not enough to lift the Highlanders to victory over the Bucs, but they were enough to earn her 20th game of the season scoring in double-figures. Traylor-Walker continues to lead Radford in stats with 360 points, averaging 16.4 points per game, along with 133 rebounds, 60 assists, 35 steals, and 16 blocks.
Last Time Out
January 31, 2024: Upstate 62; Presbyterian 58
January 31, 2024: Charleston Southern 73; Radford 58
Up Next for the Spartans
Upstate will get ready to host the Longwood Lancers on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the G.B. Hodge Center before taking on I-26 Rival UNC Asheville on the road Saturday afternoon.
Join us for the Spartan Winter Golf Classic supporting the Upstate Athletic Fund
The USC Upstate Athletic Fund will host the Spartan Winter Golf Classic on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Woodfin Ridge Golf Club in Inman. The Spartan Winter Golf Classic is a signature event on the Upstate Athletic Fund (UAF) calendar with proceeds directly benefiting Spartan athletics and the on-field efforts of its student-athletes. Registration and sponsorship information is now available online, click here for complete details.
USC Upstate sponsoring I-26 Rivalry Canned Food Drive presented by Ingles
Help the Spartans score three bonus points in the yearlong rivalry series against UNC Asheville, the Ingles I-26 Rivalry, by donating canned and non-perishable food items when you attend home events through Saturday, February 10! Donations are accepted at the Hodge Center everyday including gamedays and look for more Ingles store drop off locations and special incentives for donations on our @UpstateSpartans social media accounts! All donations support Miracle Hill Ministries in Spartanburg.
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