The Spartans (5-23, 1-12) were led by Karmani Gregory, who recorded 27 points and five assists. Mister Dean added 15 points, two steals and two blocks for South Carolina Upstate. Carmelo Adkins had 14 points, eight rebounds and four assists. The loss was the Spartans' 11th straight.

Gardner-Webb plays the South Carolina Upstate Spartans after Jamaine Mann scored 30 points in the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ 79-72 loss to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers

BOTTOM LINE: Gardner-Webb takes on South Carolina Upstate after Jamaine Mann scored 30 points in Gardner-Webb's 79-72 loss to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. The Spartans are 4-8 on their home court. South Carolina Upstate allows 83.5 points and has been outscored by 8.2 points per game.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Kelton Talford scored 22 points as Winthrop beat South Carolina Upstate 105-95 on Saturday.