11/13/2026 4:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate men's basketball program has announced its promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring 10 themed home games inside the G.B. Hodge Center.
The promotional lineup features a variety of special events throughout the season, including Military Appreciation, Hoopsgiving, Hodge Holiday, Black Out, Coaches vs. Cancer, Jeremy Clements Night and Senior Day. Secure your tickets today at http://www.UpstateSpartans.com/Tickets!
The Spartans will kick off their promotional schedule on Wednesday, November 18, when they welcome Samford to the G.B. Hodge Center for Military Appreciation Night. The contest is set for a 6:30 p.m. tipoff as Upstate recognizes and honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Upstate will wrap up the month of November with Hoopsgiving on Friday, November 27, when Southern Wesleyan visits Spartanburg for a 6 p.m. matchup.
The Spartans will bring the holiday spirit to the Hodge Center on Wednesday, December 2, hosting Georgia Southern for Hodge Holiday at 7 p.m.
As the calendar turns to 2027, Upstate will open the new year with its Happy New Year promotion on Friday, January 1, welcoming UNC Asheville for a 2 p.m. Big South Conference showdown.
The Spartans will return to the Hodge Center on Saturday, January 9, for Black Out against Winthrop. Fans are encouraged to wear black as Upstate takes on the Eagles at 2 p.m.
On Saturday, January 23, the Spartans will celebrate the history of Upstate Athletics with their annual Hall of Fame Game against Gardner-Webb. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Upstate closes out January with Coaches vs. Cancer on Saturday, January 30, when the Spartans host High Point at 6:30 p.m. The evening will help raise awareness in the ongoing fight against cancer.
February's promotional slate begins on Wednesday, February 3, with Jeremy Clements Night as the Spartans take on Presbyterian at 6:30 p.m. The special evening will recognize NASCAR driver and Upstate supporter Jeremy Clements.
The Spartans will then host their First Responders Game on Thursday, February 18, against Charleston Southern. The 6:30 p.m. matchup will recognize the dedication and service of first responders in the community.
Upstate will conclude its promotional schedule on Saturday, February 27, with Senior Day against Longwood. The Spartans will honor their senior class and recognize their contributions to the program before the 2 p.m. contest.
2026-27 USC Upstate Men's Basketball Promotional Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Promotion | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 18 | Samford | Military Appreciation | 6:30 PM |
| Nov. 27 | Southern Wesleyan | Hoopsgiving | 6:00 PM |
| Dec. 2 | Georgia Southern | Hodge Holiday | 7:00 PM |
| Jan. 1 | UNC Asheville | Happy New Year | 2:00 PM |
| Jan. 9 | Winthrop | Black Out | 2:00 PM |
| Jan. 23 | Gardner-Webb | Hall of Fame Game | 2:00 PM |
| Jan. 30 | High Point | Coaches vs. Cancer | 6:30 PM |
| Feb. 3 | Presbyterian | Jeremy Clements Night | 6:30 PM |
| Feb. 18 | Charleston Southern | First Responders Game | 6:30 PM |
| Feb. 27 | Longwood | Senior Day | 2:00 PM |
All promotional games will take place inside the G.B. Hodge Center on the campus of USC Upstate and are subject to change.
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