University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
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| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
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| Bob Jones | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| USC Upstate | 62 | 42 | 104 |
11/11/2026 9:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – USC Upstate men's basketball picked up its first win of the 2026-27 season Wednesday night, defeating Bob Jones University, 104-49, inside the G.B. Hodge Center. The Spartans delivered a dominant performance on both ends of the floor, placing three players in double figures while controlling the glass and scoring 62 points in the opening half.
With the victory, Upstate improves to 1-3 on the season.
Miles Webb led the Spartans with a game-high 22 points off the bench, putting together a perfect shooting performance. Webb finished 8-for-8 from the field and 6-for-6 from the free-throw line while adding three rebounds and two assists. Zachary Johnson followed with 18 points, knocking down four three-pointers and pulling down seven rebounds, while David Tubek contributed 17 points and seven rebounds.
Upstate wasted little time establishing its offensive rhythm, opening the contest with a dunk from Tubek and a three-pointer from Derek Edmond. After Bob Jones briefly took a 6-5 advantage, Jalyn Patterson sparked a 7-0 Spartan run with a three-pointer and a transition layup before Webb capped the stretch with a dunk.
The Spartans continued to build momentum midway through the first half, using a balanced offensive attack to extend their advantage. A three-pointer from Tubek pushed the lead to double digits at 22-11 before Johnson connected from beyond the arc to make it a 25-11 contest.
Upstate's offense continued to roll as the half progressed, with the Spartans dominating the interior and creating second-chance opportunities. Tubek provided a strong presence around the basket, while Webb supplied an offensive spark off the bench.
The Spartans closed the opening period with a flurry, including a three-pointer from Amont'e Allen-Johnson at the buzzer, taking a commanding 62-28 lead into the locker room. Upstate shot 56.8 percent from the field during the first 20 minutes while recording 15 assists and outrebounding the Bruins 30-9.
Coming out of halftime, Upstate maintained control of the contest, outscoring Bob Jones 42-21 over the final 20 minutes to secure the 55-point victory.
The Spartans finished the night shooting 53.8 percent from the field, converting 35 of their 65 attempts while knocking down nine three-pointers. Upstate also dominated the rebounding battle, 58-20, including 21 offensive boards that helped generate 30 second-chance points.
The Spartans' depth played a significant role in the victory, with the bench contributing 62 points. Upstate also held a 50-12 advantage in points in the paint and recorded 22 assists on 35 made field goals.
Allen-Johnson and Patterson helped facilitate the offense, each dishing out six assists. Alessandro Perotti added eight points, eight rebounds and three blocks, while Joe Baldwin contributed six points and eight rebounds in just eight minutes of action.
Defensively, the Spartans limited Bob Jones to 30.9 percent shooting from the field and forced 12 turnovers, turning those opportunities into 19 points.
Braxton Murray led Bob Jones with 16 points, while Landon Sullivan added 12.
The victory marked Upstate's first win of the season as the Spartans look to carry the momentum into their next matchup.
Marty Richter and Zachary Johnson Post Game Interview:
Notable Numbers
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104: Points scored by Upstate, including 62 in the first half.
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22: Points from Miles Webb, who finished a perfect 8-for-8 from the field and 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
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62: Bench points scored by the Spartans.
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58: Total rebounds for Upstate compared to 20 for Bob Jones.
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50: Points in the paint for the Spartans.
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30: Second-chance points generated from 21 offensive rebounds.
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22: Team assists, including six each from Amont'e Allen-Johnson and Jalyn Patterson.
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