University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
UNC Greensboro
11/13/2026 11:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The USC Upstate women's basketball team continues its 2026-27 campaign on the road as the Spartans travel to Greensboro, N.C., to take on UNC Greensboro.
Winners of three in a row, Upstate will look to carry its early-season momentum into the matchup against a challenging Southern Conference opponent.
Game Information
- Matchup: USC Upstate at UNC Greensboro
- Date: Saturday, November 14
- Time: 1 p.m.
- Location: Bodford Arena | Greensboro, N.C.
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The Spartans enter Saturday's contest following a hard-fought 54-50 road victory over South Carolina State on Tuesday, November 10.
Upstate used a strong defensive effort and an important second-half performance to secure its third win of the season. After trailing by four at halftime, the Spartans outscored the Bulldogs 16-6 in the third quarter to take control of the contest.
Grace Booth and Keira Hudson paced the Upstate offense with 12 points apiece. Booth also recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds, while Lexi Castator, Haylie Lamonde and Emma Blair each contributed nine points. Upstate limited South Carolina State to 29 percent shooting from the floor.
Scouting the Spartans
USC Upstate enters the matchup with a 3-1 overall record, averaging 65.5 points per game while allowing just 49.8 points per contest.
The Spartans have been particularly effective on the glass, averaging 45.8 rebounds per game. Upstate is also shooting 40.2 percent from the field and collecting 8.0 steals per contest.
Booth leads the Spartans in scoring at 12.2 points per game and ranks among the team's top rebounders with 11.2 boards per contest. Hudson follows at 10.5 points per game while shooting 55.2 percent from the floor. Graduate guard Aubrie Kierscht averages 10.0 points per game, while Emma Blair contributes 8.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest.
UNC Greensboro enters Saturday's matchup with a 3-1 record after earning a 59-54 overtime victory over Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, November 11.
The Spartans built a 12-point halftime advantage before Gardner-Webb rallied in the second half. UNCG ultimately forced overtime after the teams were tied 48-48 at the end of regulation.
UNC Greensboro outscored the Runnin' Bulldogs 11-6 in the extra period to secure the road victory. Gloria Tony led the way with 15 points, followed by Leyla Minor with 13 and Rose Simpson with 12.
Scouting UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro averages 58.0 points per game while allowing 57.7 points per contest. The Spartans have been strong on the glass, averaging 44.0 rebounds per game, and have recorded 5.7 blocks per contest through their first three games.
Tony leads UNCG in scoring with 11.3 points per game. Minor follows with 8.7 points per contest and leads the team in assists at 4.3 per game while averaging 8.3 rebounds. Savannah Robinson-Holmes and Simpson each contribute 8.3 points per game, while Kristina Rakotobe averages 8.0 rebounds per contest.
UNCG's interior presence will be an important factor Saturday, as the Spartans have averaged 5.7 blocks per game.
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