USC Upstate women's basketball returns home to the G.B. Hodge Center after a two-game road series, looking to extend their series lead against South Carolina State, whom they have faced for three consecutive years. The game is scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET, with the Spartans holding a 9-2 edge in their overall matchups. Upstate enters the game with a 1-3 record, while the Bulldogs stand at 2-1.

By the Numbers
  • USC Upstate leads the all-time series against South Carolina State 9-2.
  • Vera Söderblom averages 5.3 rebounds per game for Upstate, with a season-high of nine rebounds recorded on November 6.
  • Mya Byrd scores an average of 14.7 points per game for South Carolina State, leading the MEAC with a shooting percentage of 53.3% from the field.
State of Play
  • USC Upstate is returning from facing three Power-Four teams in four games.
  • South Carolina State aims to maintain momentum with multiple players averaging double figures.
What's Next

Following their matchup with South Carolina State, USC Upstate will head to Kentucky for the Morehead State multi-team event, playing against Marshall and Morehead State next weekend.

Bottom Line

The game is crucial for both teams as they seek to establish their footing early in the season, with Upstate looking to build on its series advantage and South Carolina State aiming to prove its competitive edge.