University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
1-4,0-0Big South
Campbell
1-3,0-0CAA
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Upstate | 30 | 47 | 77 |
| Campbell | 44 | 49 | 93 |
11/14/2026 8:24:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – USC Upstate men's basketball saw a strong offensive performance from Jalyn Patterson, who finished with a team-high 25 points, but the Spartans fell to Campbell, 93-77, Saturday afternoon at Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
Patterson led the Spartans offensively, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and an impressive 5-of-6 from beyond the arc. He also went a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line, adding two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 29 minutes of action.
Ries Naugle followed with 16 points, connecting on four three-pointers while adding three assists. David Tubek finished with 11 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Amont'e Allen-Johnson rounded out Upstate's double-digit scorers with 10 points, a team-high seven rebounds and six assists.
Campbell opened the contest with an early offensive surge, building a 16-5 advantage in the opening four minutes. The Spartans responded behind Naugle, who connected on four first-half three-pointers to help keep Upstate within striking distance.
Trailing 25-15 midway through the opening half, Upstate continued to battle as Patterson added a transition layup and a three-pointer to cut into the deficit. Campbell, however, closed the half with a strong offensive stretch to take a 44-30 lead into the locker room.
The Spartans came out of halftime with renewed offensive energy, scoring eight points in the opening four minutes behind Tubek and Allen-Johnson. Tubek connected on a pair of three-pointers during the stretch, helping Upstate stay within reach.
After Campbell extended its advantage to 20 points midway through the second half, Upstate mounted another offensive push. Patterson sparked the rally with four second-half three-pointers, including three during a stretch of just over three minutes that helped trim the deficit to 12 points at 80-68 with 5:40 remaining.
Despite the late offensive surge, Campbell maintained its advantage down the stretch to secure the 93-77 victory.
Upstate finished the contest shooting 45.6 percent from the field (26-of-57) and 37.9 percent from three-point range (11-of-29). The Spartans also recorded 16 assists and held a 31-29 advantage on the glass.
Campbell was led by Lance Waddles, who finished with a game-high 30 points, while Nordin Kapic added 17 points and six assists.
With the result, USC Upstate moves to 1-4 on the season.
Notable Numbers
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25: Jalyn Patterson led the Spartans with 25 points, connecting on five three-pointers.
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16: Ries Naugle scored 16 points and finished 4-of-7 from beyond the arc.
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11: USC Upstate connected on 11 three-pointers, with Patterson and Naugle combining for nine.
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7: Amont'e Allen-Johnson and Miles Webb tied for the team lead with seven rebounds apiece.
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6: Allen-Johnson dished out a team-high six assists.
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47: The Spartans scored 47 second-half points after putting up 30 in the opening period.
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32: USC Upstate received 32 points from its bench, led by Patterson's 25.
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31-29: The Spartans outrebounded Campbell by two, including an 11-6 advantage on the offensive glass.
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