Radford (2): 107. Before her head coaching career, Burke served as an assistant coach at Saint Joseph's College for the 2014-15 season where she was the recruiting coordinator and strength and conditioning coach while also being responsible for player development, scouting, and scheduling. She shot 9-for-18 from the field including a perfect 2-for-2 from the 3-point line. SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The USC Upstate women's basketball team will host Gardner-Webb tomorrow in the regular season finale inside the G.B. "I felt like USC Upstate was a place where we could win before I even came on my campus visit, and after visiting, that was confirmed for me. USC Upstate Women's Basketball, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Here’s a score and our recap of how Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks did against the Spartans. Natalee Graham fell one point short of a double-double tallying 13 rebounds and nine points. Sports Team Big South women's preseason poll. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. SPARTANBURG, S.C. - USC Upstate Director of Athletics/Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Daniel Feig announced Monday that Becky Burke has been selected to lead the Spartans women's basketball program, making her the 15th head coach in Upstate's program history, second in the Division I era. The official Women's Basketball page for the University of Southern California Trojans. University of South Carolina Upstate has named Becky Burke to replace Tammy George, who was head coach for 15 years. tgeorge@uscupstate.edu. However, due to … Upstate WarmUP 12/4/2020 2:50:00 PM. on 12/6/2020 Series History Tammy George. Ast per game 5.0 . USC Upstate (0-2, 0-0 Big South as of 12/4/20) vs. Flagler (0-0, 0-0 PBC) Twitter | @UpstateWBB @UpstateSpartans The. Keep UP with the Spartans She was also a perfect 3-for-3 from the charity stripe and had three assists with four steals in the game. "I'm very excited for Becky as she has done a tremendous job at every stop she's had along the way to this point of her career. That's what you need when you're building, and I'm excited about watching them grow and seeing what they're going to do.". The long-awaited finalization of the season should abate any lingering stress about what’s left of the team’s preseason, which head coach Kristy Curry spoke to earlier this year. This is just the next step for her. ", Bethann Ord, Head Women's Basketball Coach, "USC Upstate is getting a great young coach coming in. "I'm very grateful and humbled that AD Daniel Feig chose me to be the leader of this program and these young women," Burke said. The official box score of Women's Basketball vs USC Upstate (exh.) SPARTANBURG, S.C. – USC Upstate women's basketball is set to open its 2020-21 home slate this weekend with a pair of matchups at the G.B. She's very passionate and knowledgeable, and just does a fantastic job of getting the best out of her student-athletes. She led the Cards in scoring her sophomore year and in 3-point field goal percentage her junior year. December 5, 2:00 p.m. EST 0-0. YouTube.com/UpstateSpartans, Women's Basketball Visits Old Dominion Sunday, College Sports Madness Tabs Wilson as Big South Player of the Week, Spartans Cap Perfect Weekend Behind Strong Second-Half Defense. "I am so excited to welcome Coach Burke to USC Upstate! Natalee Graham fell one point short of a double-double tallying 13 rebounds and nine points. George departs USC Upstate as the program’s all-time leader in coaching victories with 193. "I'm looking forward to building relationships with the players and bringing fresh energy and life into the program. In keeping with health and safety guidelines, masks are required on campus - Important Information About COVID-19 Testing and Resources All 13 players scored for the Spartans in that game, led by Tee'Ara Copney with 19 points, going 7-for-8 from the floor and 2-for-3 from 3-point range. Prior to that, she was the director of basketball operations at California State University, Fullerton in 2013-14. The public South Carolina university announced Dickerson’s status Wednesday, a week before USC Upstate opens its season against Southern Wesleyan. Dominique Cooke finished with 12 points, three rebounds, and three steals. The 2020 Big South Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which teams get an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. SPARTANBURG, SC (FOX Carolina)- Jerry Waters, the former men's basketball coach at USC Upstate, passed away on Tuesday at 76 according to a release from the university. I have no doubt that she's going to do great things at Upstate. Ones to Watch She's very knowledgeable about the game and I think she's going to do a tremendous job. Schedules for the USC Upstate Spartans. The Golden Eagles cracked the national top-25 that season and made their first NCAA Tournament since 2014 while leading the country in field goal percentage and the Mountain East Conference in defensive scoring. Details on the Flagler matchup can be found here. Hodge Center. The former Abington Heights star was recently named the new Women's Basketball Coach at USC Upstate. The official 2020-21 Women's Basketball Roster for the Skip To Main Content. Here’s what Dawn Staley wants to see from the Gamecocks. Upstate at Alabama Recap (12/2) She's just someone who brings the energy and has that charisma about her. I look forward to introducing her to our student-athletes, staff, University and community. JOIN UP St. Andrews vs. Montreat Recap (12/3) Addthis. St. Andrews – Aijah Palmore finished Thursday's matchup with a game-high 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting. There's a reason why she's moved up the ranks as quickly as she has. In her second year, the Golden Eagles entered the 2019-20 season as the conference's preseason No. Burke had a standout playing career at the University of Louisville where she graduated with a degree in sports management in 2012. "Becky is a go-getter and I always knew she had a bright future and was going to be successful in the coaching profession. Single game tickets are not available for sale to the general public. The official Women's Basketball page for the University of Southern California Trojans. Women's Basketball Facebook Twitter Email. Under George’s direction, The Spartans posted two 20-win seasons (2009-10, 2015-16) and earned three postseason appearances, participating in the Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) in 2011, 2014 and advancing to the semifinals in 2016. Donate to the USC Upstate U Club today! She's a fierce competitor - she was as a player and is as a coach. SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina university has a new coach for its women's basketball program. The Tigers led 40-9 at the … This is a place where we can recruit because of the campus support and resources, and I think the conference is winnable. AUBURN, Alabama–The Auburn women’s basketball team has been picked to finish last in the Southeastern Conference in a vote of the league’s coaches. The Spartans will take a week off before heading to Old Dominion on Sunday, Dec. 13 for a 2:00 p.m. tip-off against the Monarchs. 3PT % 25.0 . Story Links. Sunday's MatchUP December 13, 2:00 p.m. EST USC Upstate (2-2, 0-0 Big South) at Old Dominion (2-1, Women's Basketball Visits Old Dominion Sunday - University of South Carolina - Upstate Skip To Main Content Aijah Palmore finished Thursday's matchup with a game-high 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting. Prior to her time at Charleston, Burke started the women's basketball program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz. in 2015 and went on to be the head coach of the Eagles for two seasons. She's just someone who brings the energy and has that charisma about her. ... Twitter. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. Pct..000. She's had success at every stop. She is still, however, looking for her first win over a Division I opponent. Tip-off between the Monarchs and the Spartans Burke takes the reins of the Upstate program after an impressive two-year stint at the NCAA DII level as the head coach at the University of Charleston in West Virginia. Daniel Feig, Director of Athletics/Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics USC Upstate TV: ESPN+ (Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app.) Upstate concludes non-conference play tomorrow evening at North Carolina Central. The game is set for a 1 p.m. CT tip in Hawkins Arena. UP next for the Spartans After spending last season at Charlotte, former NC State women's basketball assistant Nikki West has returned to the Wolfpack to fill an opening on coach Wes Moore's staff. PxP: Brock Bowling But families won’t be allowed to attend men’s and women’s basketball or hockey games scheduled in December. The official 2007-08 Women's Basketball schedule for the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats The Tigers led 40-9 at the half. The game will be streamed live via the ESPN+ app and can also be heard on … This is just the second all-time meeting between the Spartans and Knights, dating back to the home opener on Nov. 19, 2012 when Upstate dominated St. Andrews 83-26 at the G.B. I'm excited about watching her growth. The USC Upstate women’s basketball team spent a recent afternoon visiting with residents at The Waterford at Dillon Point Assisted Living facility in Spartanburg. PxP: Brock Bowling ... USC Upstate competes in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. University of South Carolina Upstate … USC Upstate men’s basketball coach Dave Dickerson has begun running his team virtually because of health concerns connected to COVID-19 the university announced Wednesday. She brought the Golden Eagles back to national prominence in just her first season at the helm of the program in 2018-19, leading the team to a 25-7 record which was a 12-win improvement from the previous year. USC Upstate women's basketball is set to open its 2020-21 home slate this weekend with a pair of matchups at the G.B. I have no doubt that she's going to do great things at Upstate. She also grabbed six boards and had an assist, two blocks, and a steal. BOTTOM LINE: Furman squares off against South Carolina Upstate in an early season matchup. A limited number of media will be allowed to cover Saturday’s football game, which will be nationally televised on FOX Overall 0-1. SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina university has a new coach for its women’s basketball program. Watch Live; Listen Live; Live Stats; Game Notes; TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Crimson Tide women's basketball team travels to Macon, Ga. this weekend for its second road contest of the 2020-21 season, facing the Mercer Bears on Sunday. In her second season at ERAU, the Eagles ranked nationally in the NAIA top-25 and compiled a 21-6 record, 11-3 in the California Pacific Conference. Games 1 . Burke recruited and coached three all-conference performers in two seasons at ERAU. AUBURN, Ala. – The 50th season of Auburn women's basketball begins Wednesday night as the Tigers host USC Upstate at Auburn Arena. Round: 0. Burke is in her first season coaching on the National Basketball Association Division I level. ", Jeff Walz, Head Women's Basketball Coach University of Louisville 2. The Big South women's basketball preseason coaches poll, with first-place votes in parentheses and total points. George departs USC Upstate as the program’s all-time leader in coaching victories with 193. The official Women's Basketball page for the. She's very passionate and knowledgeable, and just does a fantastic job of getting the best out of her student-athletes. Hodge Center. In four years as a Cardinal, she helped her team to three NCAA Tournament appearances including the championship game in 2009 and the Sweet Sixteen in 2011. The Spartans play host to NAIA opponent St. Andrews University on Saturday in their home opener before capping the back-to-back weekend against NCAA DII opponent Flagler College on Sunday. Burke is a member of the 1,000-point club and became just the second Cardinal to participate in the State Farm College 3-Point Shoot-Out in 2012, finishing as the runner-up. There's a reason why she's moved up the ranks as quickly as she has. ODU women's basketball will continue its home stint with a visit from USC Upstate on Sunday, Dec. 13 at Chartway Arena. Print. USC Athletics. ", Samantha Williams, Head Women's Basketball Coach, "Becky is a go-getter and I always knew she had a bright future and was going to be successful in the coaching profession. The Tigers have played four games in the 2020-21 season and sit at 3-1 after victories against USC Upstate, Samford and Gardner-Webb. ", Bethann Ord, Head Women's Basketball Coach Binghamton University Denijsha Wilson had a well-rounded stat line on the night with 12 points, five rebounds, six assists, and a steal. USC Upstate (0-2, 0-0 Big South) vs. St. Andrews (0-7, 0-5 AAC), ESPN+ (Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app.). Jobs ... Winthrop looks to extend streak vs USC Upstate ... Elzy is officially UK women’s basketball head coach. Auburn’s new-look women’s basketball team began its rebuild with an 82-41 win over USC Upstate on Wednesday. Instagram | @UpstateWBB @UpstateSpartans Game Details Date 11/12/19 Time 11:00 AM Attendance 833 Notes 2019-20 Women's Basketball. Marshall took on USC Upstate during the women's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. both days. She has been a winner at every stage of her career – as a student-athlete at Louisville, as a head coach in her mid-20s starting the program at Embry Riddle, and as a head coach most recently at the University of Charleston. USC Upstate women's basketball is set to open its 2020-21 home slate this weekend with a pair of matchups at the G.B. Under George’s direction, The Spartans posted two 20-win seasons (2009-10, 2015-16) and earned three postseason appearances, participating in the Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) in 2011, 2014 and advancing to the semifinals in 2016. She's had success at every stop. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama outscored USC Upstate 30-9 in the final quarter to seal the Crimson Tide's 98-59 win over the Spartans in women's basketball action on Head coach DeLisha Milton-Jones' first year at the helm of the Monarch women's basketball program will be highlighted by home matchups against in-state opponents William & Mary and VCU. For more information, click here. UNC Greensboro has 37 assists on 81 field goals (45.7 percent) over its past three outings while South Carolina Upstate has assists on 49 of 75 field goals (65.3 percent) during its … ", video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. 800 University Way | Spartanburg, S.C. 29303 | RSS The University of South Carolina … Dakota McCaughan hit double-figures in her second consecutive game with 10 points, six of those points coming from beyond the 3-point arc. USC Upstate (0-2, 0-0 Big South as of 12/4/20) vs. Flagler (0-0, 0-0 PBC). South Carolina women’s basketball played USC Upstate on Thursday at Colonial Life Arena. She takes over for Tammy George, who … "I want to thank him, Sarah Gildersleeve, Interim Chancellor Cole and the other administrators for giving me this opportunity.". SPARTANBURG, S.C. - USC Upstate Director of Athletics/Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Daniel Feig announced Monday that Becky Burke has been selected to lead the Spartans women's basketball program, making her the 15th head coach in Upstate's program history, second in the Division I era. USC Upstate (0-2, 0-0 Big South) vs. St. Andrews (0-7, 0-5 AAC) Dominique Cooke finished with 12 points, three rebounds, and three steals. The Spartans play host to NAIA Burke coached a pair of First Team All-Conference picks which included a DII All-American. Game time is set for 6 p.m. CT. Email. The University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg is a diverse and empowering institution for students who want to be challenged academically and supported personally in an … She was one of the most vocal kids that I've ever coached. Head Coach. Sunday's MatchUP She's in it for the kids, and that's really important and what it's about. ", Samantha Williams, Head Women's Basketball Coach Eastern Kentucky University I have no doubt she will lead our program to new heights on the floor, while building relationships with our student-athletes to prepare them for a lifetime of success off the floor. Abington Heights graduate Becky Burke’s University of South Carolina Upstate women’s basketball team won its first two home games of the season Saturday and Sunday. Played at VIEW Match History vs USC Upstate She tied a school record for 3-pointers in a game her senior year and ranks fourth all-time in 3-pointers made. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. Story Links NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion women's basketball announced its 2020-21 home and Conference USA schedule on Tuesday. University of Charleston women’s basketball coach Becky Burke (center) has been hired as the new coach at Division I USC Upstate. Twitter. Auburn’s new-look women’s basketball team began its rebuild with an 82-41 win over USC Upstate on Wednesday. Home Game Attendance Information AUBURN, Ala. – The 50th season of Auburn women's basketball begins Wednesday night as the Tigers host USC Upstate at Auburn Arena. "USC Upstate is getting a great young coach coming in. 2 team and went on to a 23-7 record while once again leading the conference in defensive scoring behind another pair of All-Conference picks and the MEC Freshman of the Year. Facebook.com/UpstateAthletics Story Links Opponent: USC Upstate (6-14, 1-10 Big South) Date: February 4, 2020 Time: 6:00 PM Site: G.B. Hodge Center (Spartanburg, S.C.) TV Broadcast: ESPN+ Live Stats: www.GoBlueHose.com Twitter: @BlueHoseWBB Series: PC leads 22-21 Last Meeting: 55-42 W at PC (1/25/20) Last Time Out Trinity Johnson (15 pts) and Alessia Capley (nine rebounds) led Presbyterian … 203 likes. She was one of the most vocal kids that I've ever coached. Instagram. The Spartans play host to NAIA opponent St. Andrews University on Saturday in their home opener before capping the back-to-back weekend against NCAA DII opponent Flagler College on Sunday. ", "I'm very excited for Becky as she has done a tremendous job at every stop she's had along the way to this point of her career. Hodge Center. Streak Lost 1. AUBURN, Ala. – The new-look Auburn women's basketball team showcased its depth, speed and balance in their season-opener, running away with an 82-41 win over USC Upstate … The "Upstate Warmup" airs one hour prior to tip-off of home men's and women's basketball games on Facebook (USCUpstateAthletics) and youtube.com/upstatespartans. USC Upstate Athletics Tickets, Schedules, Become a member of U Club, and Give the Athletics. A native of Clarks Summit, Pa., Burke starred at her hometown high school, Abington Heights. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama outscored USC Upstate 30-9 in the final quarter to seal the Crimson Tide's 98-59 win over the Spartans in women's basketball action on FOLLOW ALONG. USC Upstate (7-21, 3-14 BSC) is trying to break losing a three game losing skid to Gardner-Webb (15-14, 9-8) on Saturday afternoon. Presbyterian College Athletics Hodge Center. She was named the Pennsylvania Class 4A Player of the Year her senior year by the Associated Press and scored over 2,100 points in her four-year high school career. Away 0-1. Make a difference in the lives of USC Upstate student-athletes! This will be the first-ever meeting between USC Upstate and Flagler. South Carolina women’s basketball plays USC Upstate on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Colonial Life Arena, streaming on SEC Network Plus. Single game tickets are not available for sale to the general public. Pts per game 43.0 . Skip To Main Content. 1. She coaches the same way she played which is with a lot of passion and heart and fire, and I think that is going to continue to lead her to great success. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. She's in it for the kids, and that's really important and what it's about. The decision regarding football games will be re-evaluated before the final home game against Michigan Dec. 12. Join us for an all new preview of USC Upstate basketball! The USC Upstate women’s basketball team heads to the state of Florida for the second time this season to face North Florida and Jacksonville in back-to-back Atlantic Sun matchups. December 6, 2:00 p.m. EST PHOTOS: UGA women's basketball defeats USC Upstate, 67-53 | … Photo courtesy of University of Charleston Athletics/ Facebook Make a difference in the lives of USC Upstate student-athletes! The 2020-2021 Alabama women’s basketball schedule was announced Friday on Twitter. Saturday's MatchUP Their lone defeat was a … She's very knowledgeable about the game and I think she's going to do a tremendous job. Upstate concludes non-conference play tomorrow evening at North Carolina Central. Tee'Ara Copney of USC Upstate drives the ball against Alaya Mitchell of Marshall during the women's basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. For more information. FT % 70.0 . SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Jerry Waters, the winningest men’s basketball coach in USC Upstate history who led the Spartans to the NAIA National Championship in 1982, died Tuesday, Dec. 1. … Her presence and her energy - you can feel that when you talk to her and I think it's contagious. The 2016–17 USC Upstate Spartans women's basketball team will represent the University of South Carolina Upstate in the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.The Spartans, led by twelfth year head coach Tammy George, played their games at G. B. Hodge Center and were members of the Atlantic Sun Conference.They finished the season 9–21, 2–12 in A-Sun play to … In the first meeting between the two squads, the Spartans raced out to a 26-10 lead and at … I look forward to introducing her to our student-athletes, staff, University and community. Upstate – McKinley Brooks-Sumpter showed out in her Spartan debut Wednesday against Alabama with a team-high 21 points and team-high eight rebounds. TV: ESPN+ (Via WatchESPN.com or the ESPN app.) video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. both days. She also grabbed six boards and had an assist, two blocks, and a steal. Burke: "I just feel like everything is place here to be successful. Join us for an all new preview of USC Upstate basketball! Upstate Women's Basketball Game Wednesday, March 23 March 22, 2016 at 2:34 pm The Upstate women’s basketball team will play Wednesday, March 23 in the WBI Semifinal. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Women's Basketball When the Nebraska women’s basketball team beat USC Upstate earlier this season Taylor Kissinger had a record-breaking game, making all six of her three-point attempts. I have no doubt she will lead our program to new heights on the floor, while building relationships with our student-athletes to prepare them for a lifetime of success off the floor. Color: Dave Weinstein Series History She's a fierce competitor - she was as a player and is as a coach. YouTube. From my first phone call with her, I felt her tremendous energy, contagious enthusiasm, personal charisma and commitment to excellence in all facets of running a collegiate basketball program. The Spartans will take a week off before heading to Old Dominion on Sunday, Dec. 13 for a 2:00 p.m. tip-off against the Monarchs. December 14, 2020 1:09 PM George resigned in May as the program’s all-time winningest coach, The Spartanburg Herald-Journal reported.. Burke was head coach of Division II, the … At the end of the day you want to bring in a staff that plays to win championships, and I think everything is in place to do just that," said Burke. Campbell (6): 112. USC Upstate women’s basketball coach Tammy George has announced the addition of Tobias Pinson to the women’s basketball coaching staff. Due to limited seating capacity in accordance with social distancing guidelines, tickets for this season are reserved for season ticket holders, player families and USC Upstate students. Home 0-0. 2019-20 USC Upstate Women's Basketball Schedule. © 2020 University of South Carolina - Upstate Athletics, "I am so excited to welcome Coach Burke to USC Upstate! Neutral 0-0. "I felt like USC Upstate was a place where we could win before I even … I'm excited about watching her growth. She led the team to a winning record in its inaugural season in 2016-17. She coaches the same way she played which is with a lot of passion and heart and fire, and I think that is going to continue to lead her to great success.