SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Following a quick turnaround after a Wednesday night battle, Upstate Men's Basketball rounds out the week with a quick road trip to Carrollton, Georgia to battle the University of West Georgia for Friday night action at 7:00 P.M. eastern time.
Friday's Matchup
Friday, November 21 | 7:00 P.M. EST
USC Upstate (3-3; 0-0 Big South) vs. West Georgia (3-3; 0-0 ASUN)
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
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How they stack up
Series: First Meeting between both teams
How they Compare
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USC Upstate
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West Georgia
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84.2
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Scoring Offense
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79.2
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68.8
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Scoring Defense
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80.6
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15.3
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Scoring Margin
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-1.4
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.491
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Field Goal Pct.
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.467
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.409
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Field Goal Pct. Defense
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.447
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.338
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Three-Point FG Pct.
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.420
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.243
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Three-Point FG Pct. Defense
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.295
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.688
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Free Throw Pct.
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.690
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38.8
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Rebounds/Game
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36.8
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36.3
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Rebounds Against/Game
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37.2
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2.5
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Rebounding Margin
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-0.4
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14.0
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Assists/Game
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14.0
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12.3
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Turnovers/Game
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12.6
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14.5
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Turnovers Forced/Game
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10.2
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2.2
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Turnover Margin
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-2.4
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8.7
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Steals/Game
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5.8
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4.8
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Blocks/Game
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6.4
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Last times out
November 19, 2025: Tennessee Tech 88: USC Upstate 84
November 17, 2025: West Georgia 61: Tennessee Tech 59
Players to Watch
USC Upstate: Sophomore Guard, Carmelo Adkins continues to build through collegiate career on pace for 500 career points 38 games into two seasons. Adkins has taken a jump in his sophomore year leading Upstate with 16 points per game while shooting 50 percent from the field, 54 percent from the three-point line, and 63 percent from the charity stripe. The Sophomore from Lubbock, Texas displayed his shot making ability with tough takes to the lane, floaters, and big shots from beyond the arc while coming up with a clutch steal to keep Upstate in the game against Tennessee Tech. Adkins has two 20+ point performances on the season along with five consecutive 10+ point performances. Carmelo Adkins leads the Big South in the three-point percentage column while being ranked #36 in the NCAA. The Wolves will look to contain Adkins as he continues to grow through the season.
West Georgia: Senior Forward, Shelton Williams-Dryden leads the Wolves with 18.0 points per game while shooting 43 percent from the field and 79 percent from the free throw line. Williams-Dryden has scored in double figures in all five games played with his season-high 22 points against the Citadel. Shelton Williams-Dryden adds much value on the boards averaging 8.8 rebounds a game where he has added two double-doubles in his last two outings. The Spartans will look to contain Williams-Dryden as he looks to push the Wolves for another win.
Up next for the Spartans
Following the Friday matchup at West Georgia, Upstate Men's Basketball returns home for a Tuesday night matchup against North Carolina Central at the G.B. Hodge Center at 7:00 P.M., also airing on ESPN+.
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