SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE SPARTANS MEN'S BASKETBALL

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Marty Richter's SC Upstate team carries a modest 11-16 record heading into the Big South Conference stretch, though their 75.6 points per game suggest efficiency issues more than talent limitations given they're surrendering 74.7 to opponents. The Spartans split their campaign dramatically between venues, posting an 8-5 home record at G.B. Hodge Center while managing just 3-11 away from Spartanburg—a 13-game swing that indicates significant home court advantage. At 3-9 in conference play, Richter's 14-player roster faces an uphill climb in their Big South title race, yet the near-parity in offensive and defensive scoring (just 0.9 PPG difference) means games remain winnable with execution and consistency, particularly if they can replicate their home dominance in remaining road contests.

Founded in 1967 and enrolling 4,913 students, South Carolina Upstate operates at a scale that demands resourcefulness from its athletic department. The squad's ability to match opponents' offensive output provides a foundation for improvement—closing out games represents the primary obstacle rather than fundamental skill deficiency across their lineup. Whether Richter can translate home court mastery to neutral or hostile environments will determine whether SC Upstate salvages their season and gains traction in the Big South despite their current 3-9 conference position.

KEY FACTS

ROSTER (2025-26)

SEASON RECORD

74.3 PPG / 73.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

ANALYTICS

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