Men’s Basketball returns to the G.B. Hodge Center for Wednesday night action hosting Bob Jones

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Continuing their home stretch while entering their fourth game of the season, Upstate Men's Basketball welcomes Bob Jones University to the G.B. Hodge Center for Wednesday night action at 7:00 P.M. Eastern time live on ESPN+.

Wednesday's Matchup

Wednesday, November 12 | 7:00 P.M. EST

USC Upstate (2-1; 0-0 Big South) vs. Bob Jones (1-1; 0-0 NCCAA)

TV: ESPN+ | Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN App

Radio: Fox Sports Spartanburg 98.3 FM/1400| Also available via the FoxSports Spartanburg or TuneIn App

How they Stack up

Series: USC Upstate leads 3-1

Last four meetings: Dec. 21, 2019 (UPST 92; BJU 74); Nov. 21, 2015 (BJU 83; UPST 79); Nov. 20, 2014 (UPST 107; BJU 41); Nov. 25, 2013 (UPST 94; BJU 67)

How they Compare

USC Upstate		Bob Jones
82.3	Scoring Offense	79.0
66.3	Scoring Defense	79.5
16.0	Scoring Margin	-0.5
.481	Field Goal Pct.	.404
.402	Field Goal Pct. Defense	.452
.354	Three-Point FG Pct.	.279
.243	Three-Point FG Pct. Defense	.348
.704	Free Throw Pct.	.855
40.0	Rebounds/Game	34.0
37.0	Rebounds Against/Game	37.5
3.0	Rebounding Margin	-3.5
12.0	Assists/Game	10.5
13.7	Turnovers/Game	21.0
13.7	Turnovers Forced/Game	21.0
0.0	Turnover Margin	0.0
9.0	Steals/Game	13.5
4.0	Blocks/Game	3.0

Last times out

November 8, 2025: USC Upstate 105; Southern Virginia 46

November 1, 2025: Bob Jones 87: Southeastern Baptist 68

Players to Watch

Upstate: Sophomore, Carmelo Adkins has picked up right where he left off in year two in the Marty Richter system. Adkins is coming off a career night where he added a new career high in points and triples with 23 points while going 7-for-11 from beyond the arc. The Sophomore from Lubbock, Texas is averaging 14.7 points per game while shooting 61 percent from the field and 66 percent from three. Outside of his scoring, Adkins has been active on the boards averaging 5.3 rebounds, including his season high of eight rebounds on Wednesday, November 5th at Fresno State. Carmelo Adkins can make defenders guess with his will to drive to lane, find the open teammate or his quick release from beyond the arc. Adkins will look to continue his versatility in the second consecutive home game against Bob Jones.

Bob Jones: Junior Guard, Brandon Wilkins has opened the season for the Bruins averaging 15.5 points per game, 46 percent from beyond the arc, and shooting 100 percent from the charity stripe. Wilkins added a 20 point performance in the win against Montreat College shooting 50 percent overall and the three-point line. Wilkins will look to spread the floor with the three point line and look to put pressure on the paint trying to draw fouls.

Up next for the Spartans

Wrapping up a two-game homestand, Upstate Men's Basketball returns to non-conference road play traveling to Wilmington, North Carolina for a Saturday night matchup with UNCW at 7:00 P.M. live on FloCollege.

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