University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
Johnson
11/3/2026 10:17:00 AM | Women's Basketball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women's basketball team returns to the G.B. Hodge Center Wednesday, November 4, welcoming Johnson University for its 2026-27 home opener. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
GAME INFORMATION
Matchup: Johnson at USC Upstate
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: G.B. Hodge Center | Spartanburg, S.C.
Watch: https://tinyurl.com/yx2prb44
Live Stats: https://tinyurl.com/377zmh5x
LAST TIME OUT
Upstate mounted a late comeback against the Demon Deacons, outscoring Wake Forest 19-12 in the fourth quarter and cutting the deficit to three points in the closing seconds.
Keira Hudson led the Spartans with 14 points, while Grace Booth posted a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 18 rebounds. Aubrie Kierscht added 11 points, including three three-pointers, and Vera Söderblom finished with nine points and nine rebounds.
SPARTANS TO WATCH
Booth's rebounding presence will be key for Upstate after the Spartans outrebounded Wake Forest 46-31 in the season opener. Upstate also held advantages in second-chance points (17-2) and points in the paint (36-26).
Hudson leads the Spartans in scoring after the opening game, while Kierscht provides an outside scoring threat. Upstate will look to build on its strong work on the glass while taking better care of the basketball after committing 22 turnovers against Wake Forest.
SCOUTING JOHNSON
Johnson will play its first game of the season this evening against Cumberland. The Royals finished the 2025-26 campaign with an 11-16 overall record and 10-10 mark within the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
Johnson averaged 69 points per game last season while shooting 38.2 percent from the floor, including 26.6 percent from distance. The Royals were tough on the glass, outrebounding their opponents 40.4-39.5.
Wednesday's contest marks the first meeting between USC Upstate and Johnson.
