Kierscht and Booth Tabbed Big South Preseason All-Conference
10/14/2026 9:43:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – As announced by the league on Wednesday, October 14, redshirt junior guard Aubrie Kierscht has been tabbed Big South Preseason First Team All-Conference while teammate and newcomer Grace Booth was selected to the Second Team All-Conference.
Entering her third season with the Spartans, Kierscht became the staple of the USC Upstate offense with her ability to knock down the long-range shot. She appeared in 27 games last season, making 17 starts while averaging 11.5 points per game. Kierscht shot 41.3 percent from the field, including 42.6 percent from long distance and 84.8 percent from the charity stripe. She poured in a career-high 26 points versus South Carolina State last February. Kierscht scored in double figures in 15 contests and four 20-plus point performances. She was also named Big South Honorable Mention following the 2025-26 campaign.
Booth, a transfer from Houston Christian, finds her name on the Big South Preseason Second Team list. During her time at HCU, Booth poured in 11.4 points per game, including a season-high 22 points at Northwestern State on February 21, 2026. Booth shot .463 from the field and .320 from behind the three-point line for the Huskies. She posted double-digit scoring in 19 games while also pulling down 6.7 boards per game from her guard position.
The USC Upstate women's basketball team kicks off its season on Monday, November 2 at Wake Forest. Game time is set for 5 p.m.
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