USC Upstate Sets 16-Game Big South Women's Basketball Slate
Spartans open home season against UNC Asheville on Dec. 30, ending with road trips in late February.
Key points
- USC Upstate plays 16 Big South Conference games in the 2026-27 season, starting Dec. 30 against UNC Asheville.
- The team hosts seven home games at the G.B. Hodge Center, including matchups against Winthrop, Charleston Southern, and Presbyterian.
- The 2027 Big South Championship is scheduled for March 3-4 and March 6-7 at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tenn.
Spartanburg, S.C. — USC Upstate women’s basketball confirmed its 2026-27 Big South Conference schedule on Sept. 23, 2026. The 16-game slate begins in late December, setting the stage for a season of road trips and home stands.
The season opens at the G.B. Hodge Center. UNC Asheville arrives on Wednesday, Dec. 30, for the first conference showdown. Upstate stays home to start the new year, hosting Winthrop on Jan. 2. The arena floor will echo with the first clatter of sneakers on hardwood.
Road Trips Shape Early January
The Spartans hit the road for the first time on Jan. 6, traveling to High Point. After an open date, they return to Spartanburg for a doubleheader of home games. Charleston Southern visits on Jan. 13, followed by Presbyterian on Jan. 16.
January ends with a grueling stretch. Upstate visits Gardner-Webb on Jan. 20 and Radford on Jan. 23. The month closes with a home win over Longwood on Jan. 27, then a trip to Winthrop on Jan. 30. The pace is relentless.
February Ends With Back-To-Back Roads
February begins with a road game at Presbyterian on Feb. 3. The team returns to the Hodge Center to host High Point on Feb. 6. Radford visits next on Feb. 13, keeping the home crowd engaged.
The regular season finale sees the Spartans on the road. They travel to Longwood on Feb. 17, then host Gardner-Webb for their last home game on Feb. 20. The slate concludes with trips to UNC Asheville on Feb. 24 and Charleston Southern on Feb. 27.
Championship Tournament Dates Announced
The 2027 Big South Women’s Basketball Championship runs March 3-4 and March 6-7. Games take place at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tenn. The first round kicks off March 3, with the championship game scheduled for March 7.
Game times have not yet been released. The schedule remains subject to change, including adjustments for television coverage. Fans can follow the latest updates via upstatespartans.com. The season is set.
