What conference does South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball compete in?

South Carolina Upstate Spartans Women's Basketball competes in the Big South Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.

Where does South Carolina Upstate play women's basketball home games?

South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball plays home games at G.B. Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC.

When was South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball is not currently available.

SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE SPARTANS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Spartanburg's women's basketball program operates under coach Jason Williams at the University of South Carolina Upstate, a relatively young institution founded in 1967 with 4,913 students competing in Division I's Big South Conference. The Spartans host games at the G.B. Hodge Center while managing an 8-18 overall record through the 2024-25 season, with a concerning 3-11 mark in road games signaling significant depth challenges away from home. Big South play has proven particularly difficult, with the squad sitting at just 3-9 in conference competition.

Offensive production represents a critical vulnerability for Williams's squad, which averaged 58.1 points per game while surrendering 64.5 to opponents—a 6.4-point scoring deficit that compounds defensive shortcomings. Home court provided some stability with a 5-7 record at the G.B. Hodge Center compared to the team's dismal away performance, suggesting roster depth and familiarity may play outsized roles in competitiveness. With 15 players on the roster, the program must address both shot creation and perimeter defense to close the scoring gap and improve conference standing before season's conclusion.

KEY FACTS

School	University of South Carolina Upstate
Sport	Women's Basketball
Conference	Big South Conference
Division	D1
Location	Spartanburg, South Carolina
Venue	G.B. Hodge Center
Head Coach	Jason Williams

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
22	Gracie Barnes	G	5' 9"	-	Junior
42	Emma Blair	F	6' 2"	-	Sophomore
5	Lexi Castator	G	6' 1"	-	Sophomore
6	Ylenia Expósito Pérez	G	5' 7"	-	Senior
0	Zora Fray-Chinn	F	5' 11"	-	Senior
25	Cassie Gallagher	G	5' 11"	-	Sophomore
3	Gwen Jenkins	G	5' 9"	-	Sophomore
35	Aubrie Kierscht	G	5' 6"	-	Junior
32	Madison Miller	F	6' 4"	-	Freshman
13	Aijah Palmore	F	6' 1"	-	Senior
4	Kinley Paterson	G	5' 7"	-	Freshman
33	Zoe Richardson	F	6' 1"	-	Sophomore
34	Vera Söderblom	F	6' 3"	-	Junior
24	Jessa Troy	G	5' 6"	-	Freshman
2	Macy Wike	G	5' 9"	-	Junior

SEASON RECORD

12-20

Overall

7-8

Home

5-12

Away

7-11

Conference

57.8 PPG / 62.9 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 3	Clemson Tigers	Away	L 38-76	Littlejohn Coliseum
Nov 7	Erskine Flying Fleet	Home	W 76-54	G.B. Hodge Center
Nov 10	Georgia Lady Bulldogs	Away	L 44-78	Stegeman Coliseum
Nov 12	Kentucky Wildcats	Away	L 30-90	Memorial Coliseum (KY)
Nov 18	South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs	Home	W 78-69	G.B. Hodge Center
Nov 21	Marshall Thundering Herd	Away	L 54-85	Ellis T. Johnson Arena
Nov 22	Morehead State Eagles	Away	L 64-78	Ellis T. Johnson Arena
Nov 25	Montreat Cavaliers	Home	W 96-37	G.B. Hodge Center
Nov 29	Kennesaw State Owls	Away	L 41-55	VyStar Arena
Dec 3	Western Carolina Catamounts	Away	W 55-44	Ramsey Center
Dec 6	UNC Greensboro Spartans	Home	L 39-70	G.B. Hodge Center
Dec 14	Samford Bulldogs	Home	L 67-74	G.B. Hodge Center
Dec 17	Agnes Scott AGNES SCOTT	Home	W 112-39	G.B. Hodge Center
Dec 20	Queens University Royals	Away	L 35-60	Curry Arena
Dec 31	Charleston Southern Buccaneers	Away	L 49-60	Buccaneer Fieldhouse
Jan 3	High Point Panthers	Home	L 58-72	G.B. Hodge Center
Jan 8	Winthrop Eagles	Home	L 64-66	G.B. Hodge Center
Jan 10	Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	Away	L 61-64	Paul Porter Arena
Jan 15	Presbyterian Blue Hose	Home	W 58-38	G.B. Hodge Center
Jan 21	UNC Asheville Bulldogs	Away	L 56-57	Kimmel Arena
Jan 23	Longwood Lancers	Away	L 50-74	Joan Perry Brock Center
Jan 29	Radford Highlanders	Home	L 29-67	G.B. Hodge Center
Jan 30	Charleston Southern Buccaneers	Home	L 62-85	G.B. Hodge Center
Feb 4	Presbyterian Blue Hose	Away	W 70-63	Templeton Center
Feb 11	Winthrop Eagles	Away	W 67-58	Winthrop Coliseum
Feb 14	UNC Asheville Bulldogs	Home	L 57-63	G.B. Hodge Center
Feb 19	Radford Highlanders	Away	W 57-52	The Dedmon Center
Feb 21	Longwood Lancers	Home	W 65-63	G.B. Hodge Center
Feb 26	Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	Home	L 51-52	G.B. Hodge Center
Feb 28	High Point Panthers	Away	W 55-50	Qubein Center
Mar 4	Presbyterian Blue Hose	Home	W 60-48	Freedom Hall (TN)
Mar 5	High Point Panthers	Away	L 53-71	Freedom Hall (TN)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball compete in?: South Carolina Upstate Spartans Women's Basketball competes in the Big South Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does South Carolina Upstate play women's basketball home games?: South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball plays home games at G.B. Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC.
Who is the head coach of South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball?: The head coach of South Carolina Upstate Spartans Women's Basketball is Jason Williams.
When was South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for South Carolina Upstate Women's Basketball is not currently available.