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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Morgan Square Madness powered by Ingles October 1st
9/29/2026 11:53:00 AM | General
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FREE community event to be held inside Fifth Third Park
Everything you need to know for the 5th edition of Morgan Square Madness powered by Ingles. As of today, over 700 fans have reserved a ticket, so make sure you're part of the fun Thursday night! Check out all the details for USC Upstate students and the general public below!
Thursday, October 1 -Â Fifth Third Park (Clear Bag and Stadium Policies)
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Parking: FREE! The ballpark parking deck is FREE Thursday night compliments of the City of Spartanburg.
Admission: FREE! All fans (excluding USC Upstate students) should reserve a FREE ticket by clicking here.Â
INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY FOR USC UPSTATE STUDENTS
A free student shuttle from campus will run every 30 minutes from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm from the overflow parking lot across from the Rampey Building on North Campus Blvd.
The three points below all takes place at the SC Army National Guard check-in kiosk outside the Left Field Gate.
1. Pick up your free ticket by showing your Upstate ID. Â
2. First 100 students receive a $20 concessions voucher!
3. Student Organization Contest: Scan the QR Code at the check-in kiosk to participate in the $500 Student Organization Giveaway! Participants may choose any registered USC Upstate student organization to support, even if they are not a member. The organization receiving the most individual check-ins will receive $500. Students, encourage as many people as possible to come out and support your organization!
INFORMATION FOR ALL ATTENDEES
Concessions will be available for sales at Bojangles stand above Section 112. The Caboose Bar Car will be open (ID Required)Â
Seating: All seating is GENERAL ADMISSION.  Best sections are 115 – 120. The court will be set up on the field directly in front of sections 117-119. Seating is first come, first served and four sets of bleachers surrounding the court on the field are available for the general public this year!Â
(Two additional sets of bleachers on the field are reserved and will be marked as such.)
Vendors and Sponsor locations
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Event timeline
5:00 pm             Gates Open – USC Upstate Gospel Choir performs outside the Left Field Gate
5:45 – 6:05 pm            Ingles Pregame Kids Shootaround – Kids age 12 and under are allowed to shoot on the Morgan Square Madness. Groups of 20-25 children at a time. Time subject to change.
6:15 pm                        National Anthem performed by the USC Upstate Gospel Choir
Scheduled features within this year's show include…
Two performances by the USC Upstate cheerleading and dance teams
A welcome from City of Spartanburg Mayor, and USC Upstate alum, Jerome Rice '08
Introductions of the USC Upstate women's and men's basketball teams
T-shirt toss presented by Spartan Waste
South Carolina Army National Guard Celebrity Knockout
Women's Basketball "moneyball" competition presented by Founders Federal Credit Union
A welcome from head women's basketball coach Jason Williams
Ingles presentation of checks to three local non-profits
Ingles Three Point Shootout featuring men's and women's players
A celebration recap video for USC Upstate baseball and softball championships this spring
A welcome from USC Upstate Chancellor Dr. Bennie Harris
Introduction of the USC Upstate Homecoming Court
JDew leads the Homecoming Court in "Finish the Lyric"
PSI Electrical presents "Sparty Says" featuring basketball team members and fans
Ingles Kids Dunk Contest
Bojangles "Miss it for a Biscuit"Â (Miss it?... you'll see.)
A welcome from head men's basketball coach Marty Richter
The men's basketball dunk exhibition
A celebration video of 60 years of USC Upstate
DJ Sha's Dance Party on the court (until 8:30 pm)
Ingles Fireworks show! Approximately 8:15 pm
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Family & Alumni Homecoming Weekend: Morgan Square Madness kicks off USC Upstate's Family & Alumni Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 1–4), which features campus tours, reunions, receptions, rides, activities, and home athletics events including Spartans volleyball and men's soccer. Full schedule available online.
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Sponsors: Morgan Square Madness is presented by Ingles, along with support from area corporations and community partners:
Thursday, October 1 -Â Fifth Third Park (Clear Bag and Stadium Policies)
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
Parking: FREE! The ballpark parking deck is FREE Thursday night compliments of the City of Spartanburg.
Admission: FREE! All fans (excluding USC Upstate students) should reserve a FREE ticket by clicking here.Â
INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY FOR USC UPSTATE STUDENTS
A free student shuttle from campus will run every 30 minutes from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm from the overflow parking lot across from the Rampey Building on North Campus Blvd.
The three points below all takes place at the SC Army National Guard check-in kiosk outside the Left Field Gate.
1. Pick up your free ticket by showing your Upstate ID. Â
2. First 100 students receive a $20 concessions voucher!
3. Student Organization Contest: Scan the QR Code at the check-in kiosk to participate in the $500 Student Organization Giveaway! Participants may choose any registered USC Upstate student organization to support, even if they are not a member. The organization receiving the most individual check-ins will receive $500. Students, encourage as many people as possible to come out and support your organization!
INFORMATION FOR ALL ATTENDEES
Concessions will be available for sales at Bojangles stand above Section 112. The Caboose Bar Car will be open (ID Required)Â
Seating: All seating is GENERAL ADMISSION.  Best sections are 115 – 120. The court will be set up on the field directly in front of sections 117-119. Seating is first come, first served and four sets of bleachers surrounding the court on the field are available for the general public this year!Â
(Two additional sets of bleachers on the field are reserved and will be marked as such.)
Vendors and Sponsor locations
| Basketball ticket sales, posters & event programs | Left Field Gate Entrance |
| USC Upstate Bookstore | Above Sec. 119, beside Kids Zone |
| EVENT T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY presented by Ingles |
Above Sec. 114 (First 300 attendees) |
| Fifth Third Park Kids Zone area will be open! | |
| Ingles giveaways | Above Sec. 115 |
| "Radio Row" featuring live broadcasts (5:00-7:00 pm) | Above Sec. 116 |
| Fox Sports 98.3 FM, The Block 96.3/104.5/107.7FM, The Fan Upstate 97.1/97.7 FM Â Â | |
| Upstate Goes Pink / Breast Cancer Awareness table | Above Sec. 114 |
| Josh Lee Memorial 5K Registration  | Above Sec. 114 |
| Click here to register online for the Josh Lee Memorial 5K on October 10 | |
| TapSnap Photo Booth presented by Ingles | Above Sec. 113 |
| SC Army National Guard interactive games | Above Sec. 113 |
Event timeline
5:00 pm             Gates Open – USC Upstate Gospel Choir performs outside the Left Field Gate
5:45 – 6:05 pm            Ingles Pregame Kids Shootaround – Kids age 12 and under are allowed to shoot on the Morgan Square Madness. Groups of 20-25 children at a time. Time subject to change.
6:15 pm                        National Anthem performed by the USC Upstate Gospel Choir
Scheduled features within this year's show include…
Two performances by the USC Upstate cheerleading and dance teams
A welcome from City of Spartanburg Mayor, and USC Upstate alum, Jerome Rice '08
Introductions of the USC Upstate women's and men's basketball teams
T-shirt toss presented by Spartan Waste
South Carolina Army National Guard Celebrity Knockout
Women's Basketball "moneyball" competition presented by Founders Federal Credit Union
A welcome from head women's basketball coach Jason Williams
Ingles presentation of checks to three local non-profits
Ingles Three Point Shootout featuring men's and women's players
A celebration recap video for USC Upstate baseball and softball championships this spring
A welcome from USC Upstate Chancellor Dr. Bennie Harris
Introduction of the USC Upstate Homecoming Court
JDew leads the Homecoming Court in "Finish the Lyric"
PSI Electrical presents "Sparty Says" featuring basketball team members and fans
Ingles Kids Dunk Contest
Bojangles "Miss it for a Biscuit"Â (Miss it?... you'll see.)
A welcome from head men's basketball coach Marty Richter
The men's basketball dunk exhibition
A celebration video of 60 years of USC Upstate
DJ Sha's Dance Party on the court (until 8:30 pm)
Ingles Fireworks show! Approximately 8:15 pm
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Family & Alumni Homecoming Weekend: Morgan Square Madness kicks off USC Upstate's Family & Alumni Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 1–4), which features campus tours, reunions, receptions, rides, activities, and home athletics events including Spartans volleyball and men's soccer. Full schedule available online.
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Sponsors: Morgan Square Madness is presented by Ingles, along with support from area corporations and community partners:
- Presenting Partner: Ingles
- Slam Dunk Partner:Â Bojangles, City of Spartanburg
- Jump Shot Partners: Spartan Waste, Founders Federal Credit Union, South Carolina Army National Guard, PSI Electrical Contracting
- Media Partners: Audacy, Fox Sports Spartanburg 98.3 FM, Arrowhead Design Group
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