University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
4-1,0-0Big South
UNC Greensboro
3-2,0-0SoCon
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Upstate | 10 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 60 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 55 |
11/14/2026 3:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GREENSBORO, N.C. – USC Upstate women's basketball used a strong fourth-quarter performance, holding the host Spartans to zero points over the final 4:40 of game time, to earn a 60-55 road victory over UNC Greensboro Saturday afternoon at Bodford Arena, improving to 4-1 on the season.
The Spartans overcame a four-point deficit entering the final quarter, outscoring the Spartans' hosts 18-9 in the fourth to secure the victory.
Grace Booth led the way for USC Upstate with a game-high 20 points and a team-best 14 rebounds, recording a double-double. Vera Söderblom added eight points and nine rebounds, while Lexi Castator contributed seven points. Keira Hudson finished with nine points.
HOW IT HAPPENED
UNC Greensboro held a 12-10 advantage after the opening quarter in a defensive-minded first period. The Spartans responded in the second, scoring 13 points while limiting the hosts to 10 to take a narrow 23-22 lead into halftime.
The Spartans maintained their offensive momentum early in the third quarter, but UNC Greensboro put together a strong stretch to take control. The hosts scored 24 points in the period, including a late three-pointer, to carry a 46-42 advantage into the fourth.
USC Upstate answered in the final 10 minutes. Lexi Castator opened the quarter with a three-pointer, and Keira Hudson followed with a pair of baskets, including a three-pointer, to keep the Spartans within striking distance.
After UNC Greensboro extended its advantage, the Spartans continued to battle. Söderblom scored on a second-chance opportunity, and Zoe Richardson added a basket before converting a free throw to even the score at 55-55 with just over four minutes remaining.
Richardson delivered another key moment at the 2:52 mark, knocking down a jumper to give USC Upstate a 57-55 advantage.
Booth then took over at the free-throw line, converting two attempts with 1:48 remaining to extend the lead to four. She added another free throw with 21 seconds left to help seal the 60-55 victory.
UP NEXT
USC Upstate returns to action on Wednesday, November 18 as it heads to face Clemson of the ACC. Tip for that contest is slated for 7 p.m. inside Littlejohn Coliseum.
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