Halftime Report

Fortunes may be turning around for SC Upstate after losing three in a row. They have jumped out to a quick 39-30 lead against Presbyterian.

SC Upstate came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

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Presbyterian Blue Hose @ SC Upstate Spartans

Current Records: Presbyterian 13-16, SC Upstate 9-19

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We've got another exciting Big South matchup on schedule as the Presbyterian Blue Hose and the SC Upstate Spartans are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on February 28th at G.B. Hodge Center. SC Upstate is favored, but seeing as the odds didn't stop Presbyterian in their last game, maybe the team has another upset up their sleeve.

Last Wednesday, the Blue Hose made easy work of the Eagles and carried off a 78-55 victory.

Meanwhile, SC Upstate's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight defeat. They fell 83-74 to the Eagles.

The Blue Hose's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-16. As for the Spartans, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-19 record this season.

Presbyterian was able to grind out a solid victory over the Spartans in their previous meeting back in January, winning 80-73. The rematch might be a little tougher for Presbyterian since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Odds

SC Upstate is a slight 2-point favorite against Presbyterian, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Spartans as a 1.5-point favorite.


The over/under is 140.5 points.

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Series History

SC Upstate has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Presbyterian.

  • Jan 31, 2024 - Presbyterian 80 vs. SC Upstate 73
  • Feb 22, 2023 - SC Upstate 59 vs. Presbyterian 57
  • Jan 18, 2023 - SC Upstate 61 vs. Presbyterian 60
  • Feb 16, 2022 - SC Upstate 60 vs. Presbyterian 55
  • Jan 08, 2022 - SC Upstate 82 vs. Presbyterian 72
  • Feb 18, 2021 - SC Upstate 65 vs. Presbyterian 51
  • Feb 15, 2021 - Presbyterian 75 vs. SC Upstate 65
  • Jan 30, 2020 - SC Upstate 77 vs. Presbyterian 74
  • Jan 21, 2019 - Presbyterian 68 vs. SC Upstate 59
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Presbyterian 64 vs. SC Upstate 61