SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In an exciting matchup on Wednesday night, Charleston Southern secured a victory against South Carolina Upstate with a final score of 82-75. Taje’ Kelly was a standout for the Buccaneers, delivering an impressive performance with 25 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. Additionally, he tallied seven assists, showcasing his versatility on the court.

RJ Johnson also played a crucial role in the win, contributing 21 points while achieving notable shooting stats of 5 for 12 from the field, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc, and making an impressive 9 of 13 free throws. Daylen Berry added to the scoring with 17 points, shooting effectively at 5 for 10, including 2 for 6 in three-point attempts, and he went a perfect 5 of 5 from the free-throw line.

For the Spartans, Mister Dean led his team with a strong performance, recording 22 points, seven rebounds, and six steals. Brit Harris was another key contributor, adding 17 points and four assists to the effort, while Andrew McConnell chipped in with 11 points. Despite their best efforts, the Spartans faced their sixth consecutive loss.

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday, with Charleston Southern set to host Longwood, while South Carolina Upstate is scheduled to face Radford on the road.