SC Upstate defeats S Wesleyan 98-63
SC Upstate Dominates S Wesleyan in Statement Win
The G.B. Hodge Center was the stage for a dominating performance by the South Carolina Upstate Spartans, as they cruised to a 98-63 victory over visiting Wesleyan on Friday night.
In a game that was never truly competitive, the Spartans' statement win served as a confidence booster heading into the conference schedule. Isaiah Skinner led the charge, scoring 17 points on 5-of-10 three-point shooting and 54.5% from the field, while Coen Collier chipped in with eight rebounds and nine points.
As expected, the home team took control early, leading 49-18 at halftime. The Spartans continued to pull away in the second half, expanding their lead to as many as 38 points. S Wesleyan's Jaquay Randolph led the visitors with 17 points, but his team struggled to find its rhythm.
The difference in field goal percentage was staggering, with the Spartans converting 57% of their shots (37/65) compared to just 31% for Wesleyan (21/68). SC Upstate also outrebounded the visitors 45-36 and committed fewer turnovers (10 vs. 13).
The win marked a significant statement by the Spartans, who are looking to make a push in the conference standings. With their largest lead of 38 points, they demonstrated their depth and ability to dominate on both ends of the floor.
For S Wesleyan, the loss serves as a wake-up call heading into a crucial stretch of their schedule. The Cardinals will look to regroup and refocus for their next matchup.
In the end, it was a convincing victory that showcased the Spartans' capabilities. As they continue to build momentum, fans can expect great things from this talented young team.
Box Score
| Team | FG% | 3PT% | FT% | Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SC Upstate | 57.0% | 40.0% | 71.0% | 45 (10 Off, 35 Def) | 25 | 10 |
| S Wesleyan | 31.0% | 26.0% | 72.0% | 36 (16 Off, 20 Def) | 5 | 13 |
Advanced Statistics
* eFG%: SC Upstate (66.2%), S Wesleyan (36.8%)
* True Shooting%: SC Upstate (67.6%), S Wesleyan (41.5%)
* OREB%: SC Upstate (22.2%), S Wesleyan (44.4%)