USC Upstate men's basketball fought valiantly but fell short in a late comeback attempt, losing to Radford 67-60 in the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South Men's Basketball Championship opening round.

By the Numbers
  • Jalen Breazeale led all Spartans with a career-high 19 points, shooting 5-of-10 from the field.
  • Redshirt senior Ahmir Langlais contributed 10 points and four rebounds.
  • Upstate finished with seven blocks, with graduate student Nick Alves leading with three blocks.
  • Radford's victory resulted in a final score of 67-60, with USC Upstate's record standing at 10-19 for the season.
State of Play
  • Ranford started strongly, holding the lead early on, but Upstate fought back with a 16-4 scoring run to take a 10-point lead.
  • The second half saw Radford regain the lead, with both teams trading scoring spurts and the Highlanders ultimately securing a 10-point victory.
Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort from USC Upstate men's basketball, a late rally fell short, leading to a 67-60 loss to Radford in the championship, concluding the season on a competitive note.