University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
Bob Jones
11/10/2026 2:47:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate men's basketball team returns to the G.B. Hodge Center Wednesday evening as the Spartans welcome Bob Jones University for a non-conference matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with the contest streaming live on ESPN+.
The Spartans (0-3) look to secure their first victory of the 2026-27 campaign after opening the season with three consecutive matchups against Division I opponents. Wednesday's contest marks the second home game of the season for Upstate and the sixth all-time meeting between the two programs.
MATCH INFORMATION
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Matchup: USC Upstate (0-3) vs. Bob Jones (2-0)
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Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
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Location: Spartanburg, S.C.
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Venue: G.B. Hodge Center
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Watch: ESPN+ |Â https://tinyurl.com/5433vhhe
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Stats:Â https://tinyurl.com/mum2epxf
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Tickets: UpstateSpartans.com/Tickets
A LOOK AT THE SPARTANS
USC Upstate enters Wednesday's matchup following a 65-56 setback against Coastal Carolina on Monday evening. David Tubek led the Spartans with a game-high 27 points and 11 rebounds, recording a double-double while shooting 10-of-18 from the field and connecting on three shots from beyond the arc.
Amont'e Allen-Johnson added 11 points and five rebounds, while Derek Edmond contributed seven points and eight boards. Upstate also made its presence felt defensively, recording nine steals and six blocked shots against the Chanticleers.
Through three games, the Spartans are averaging 65.3 points and 38.7 rebounds per contest. Upstate has also demonstrated its ability to compete on the glass, collecting 40 or more rebounds in each of its last two outings.
Under head coach Marty Richter, the Spartans will look to build on their defensive effort and rebounding production while finding greater offensive consistency as they return to their home floor.
SCOUTING BOB JONES
Bob Jones enters Wednesday's matchup with a 2-0 record following a strong offensive start to the 2026-27 campaign.
The Bruins opened their season with a 107-79 victory over Carolina Christian College before defeating Crown College, 119-81, on November 7.
Through two contests, Bob Jones is averaging 113.0 points per game while shooting 56.9 percent from the field and 44.1 percent from three-point range. The Bruins have also averaged 23 assists per game, showcasing their offensive efficiency and ability to distribute the basketball.
Led by head coach Tony Miller, Bob Jones is looking to build on a successful 2025-26 campaign that saw the Bruins advance to the national semifinals. The program enters the season seeking its fourth consecutive regional championship and national tournament appearance.
SERIES HISTORY
USC Upstate holds a 4-1 advantage in the all-time series against Bob Jones and has won each of the last two meetings between the programs.
The Spartans dominated last season's matchup, earning a 114-53 victory over the Bruins on November 12, 2025. The 61-point victory marked Upstate's largest margin of victory in the series.
Wednesday's contest will mark the second consecutive season the two programs have met inside the G.B. Hodge Center.
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