The USC Upstate Spartans (7-16) look to end their five-game losing streak when they take on the Lipscomb Bisons (7-16) at Allen Arena. The game gets underway at 5:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 30 and will air on ES3.
The Bisons beat NJIT 81-72 on Wednesday. Nathan Moran had 18 points, seven assists, and four steals for Lipscomb. The Spartans are coming off a bitter 78-75 loss to Kennesaw State on Wednesday. Michael Buchanan scored 17 points and recorded 11 rebounds earning his third double-double of the season.
Over the last five games, J.C. Hampton and Garrison Mathews have played at a high level for the Bisons. During that stretch, Hampton has averaged 17.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers. Not to be outdone, Mathews has put up 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 3.6 three-pointers.
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In its last game, USC Upstate lost by a margin of three points. Lipscomb is 1-4 in games decided by a margin of three points or less. USC Upstate has a 2-4 record in close games.
Lipscomb has an average field goal percentage of 43.5%. USC Upstate is an underachieving 2-14 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Lipscomb Bisons rank lower for their field goal percentage (209th) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (69th), but the USC Upstate Spartans have a better FG% ranking (113th) than eFG% ranking (128th).
Lipscomb ranks among the best in the nation in assists at 16th (17.6 assists per game). USC Upstate is ranked 53rd with 15.9 assists per game.
The USC Upstate Spartans rank 42nd in offensive rebounds. The Lipscomb Bisons rank 119th in the nation in defensive rebounds.
Lipscomb averages a forced turnover rate of 18.1% this season. USC Upstate has a 7-8 record when it suffers a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this.
