South Carolina Upstate (4-14, 4-8) vs. Campbell (11-9, 7-6)
John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center, Buies Creek, North Carolina; Friday, 19h EST
RESULT: Campbell seeks his fourth consecutive victory over South Carolina at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. The Spartans’ last victory at Campbell was 70-64 on February 26, 2011.
SQUAD LEADERSHIP: Cedric Henderson Jr. of Campbell averaged 15.6 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Jordan Whitfield added 14.9 points. For the Spartans, Tommy Bruner averaged 14.3 points and 4.2 assists, while Everette Hammond had 12.8 points. TERRIFIC TOMMY: Bruner scored 31.1 percent of the 90 points out of 3 he tried and scored 10 out of 33 in the last five games. He also converted 80.4 percent of his free kicks this season.
SLIDING TO 72: South Carolina Upstate is 0-10 when it allows at least 72 points and 4-4 when it keeps opponents under 72.
TWO STREAKS: South Carolina Upstate lost its last three road games, scoring 66 points and allowing 79 points during those matches. Campbell is on a three-game winning streak at home, scoring an average of 68.7 points and giving up 65.3.
STIFFING DEFENSE: Campbell forced opponents to commit 22.6% of all possessions, the second highest rate among all Big South teams.
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