University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics
0-3,0-0Big South
Coastal Carolina
1-2,0-0Sun Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Upstate | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Coastal Carolina | 29 | 36 | 65 |
11/9/2026 9:46:00 PM | Men's Basketball
CONWAY, S.C. – Behind a 27-point, 11-rebound performance from David Tubek, the USC Upstate men's basketball team battled Coastal Carolina on Monday evening but ultimately fell 65-56 at the HTC Center.
Tubek led the Spartans offensively, shooting 10-of-18 from the field and connecting on three shots from beyond the arc. His 27 points were a game high, while his 11 rebounds completed the double-double. Amont'e Allen-Johnson joined Tubek in double figures with 11 points, knocking down two three-pointers and adding five rebounds.
The Spartans opened the contest with an Allen-Johnson three-pointer to take an early 3-0 advantage. Both teams traded baskets throughout the opening minutes before Coastal Carolina established a 21-14 lead with just over six minutes remaining in the first half.
Upstate continued to battle, using timely three-point shooting to cut into the deficit. Allen-Johnson connected from deep with 4:09 remaining, while Jalyn Patterson followed with a transition three-pointer to bring the Spartans within five. Tubek added a three-pointer with 2:02 left, trimming Coastal Carolina's advantage to just two points at 27-25. The Chanticleers carried a 29-25 lead into halftime.
Coming out of the break, Upstate quickly worked its way back into the contest. A Tubek jumper, two free throws from Derek Edmond and a pair from Ries Naugle brought the Spartans within one, 32-31, early in the second half.
Coastal Carolina responded with an offensive surge, extending its lead to 50-38 midway through the period. However, the Spartans refused to go away, putting together a 9-0 run highlighted by baskets from Tubek, Edmond and Alessandro Perotti. The run brought Upstate within three points at 50-47 with 9:08 remaining.
The Chanticleers answered with a decisive stretch, extending their lead to 65-49 before Upstate scored seven of the game's final seven points. Tubek capped the Spartans' scoring with a three-pointer at the 2:25 mark, bringing the final score to 65-56.
In addition to Tubek's double-double, Edmond finished with seven points and eight rebounds, while Perotti contributed six rebounds. Patterson provided a spark defensively, recording three steals and two blocks, while Naugle and Coen Collier each added two blocks.
As a team, the Spartans collected 40 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive glass, while forcing 12 Coastal Carolina turnovers. Upstate also recorded nine steals and six blocked shots on the evening.
Coastal Carolina was led by Trey Perry's 18 points, while Darius Washington III added 14.
With the result, USC Upstate moves to 0-3 on the season, while Coastal Carolina improves to 1-2.
Notable Numbers
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27: David Tubek's game-high point total, alongside 11 rebounds for a double-double.
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11: Amont'e Allen-Johnson's points, including two three-pointers.
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15: Offensive rebounds collected by the Spartans.
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9: Steals recorded by Upstate, led by Jalyn Patterson with three.
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6: Blocked shots recorded by the Spartans, with Patterson, Ries Naugle and Coen Collier contributing two apiece.
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9-0: Upstate's second-half scoring run that cut Coastal Carolina's lead to three points.
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