Men's Basketball | November 21, 2023

Each week, USC Aiken will post notes. This week, the Pacers host Barton on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Dialing In From Distance

In the home victory over the Pioneers, USC Aiken was outstanding from behind the three-point stripe. The team combined to hit 12-of-23 (52.2 percent) from deep. In all, five student-athletes canned at least one three-point bucket. Tyler Johnson led the way with four three-point baskets while Tehree Horn and Jameel Rideout each made three shots. Rhyjon Blackwell and Demitrios Dixon hit one shot apiece from distance.

More From Downtown

In the victory over Tusculum, USC Aiken drained 12-of-23 from downtown 52.2 percent). The talented trio of Tehree Horn, Tyler Johnson and Jameel Rideout combined to bury 10-of-16 from downtown (62.5 percent).

On The Court

In the wins over Tusculum and Limestone, rookie Samarion Bond saw his first collegiate playing time. The 6-5 forward played a total of four minutes in the victories.

Four In Double Figures

USC Aiken produced four student-athletes that scored in double figures in the win over Limestone. Tyler Johnson poured in a game-high 22 points while Jalen McCoy added 16 points. Jameel Rideout and Tehree Horn chipped in 15 points and 13 points, respectively.

Strong Second Half

Trailing by three at halftime, head coach Mark Vanderslice's team had an outstanding second half in the win over Limestone. The Pacers drained 17-of-32 from the floor (53.13 percent) while outscoring the Saints by four points en route to the 83-82 victory.

Inside The Numbers

This week, the Pacers host Barton on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Since moving to Division II, the Pacers are 18-21 (46.2 percent) in Tuesday games. During the same time, the team is 7-3 on Nov. 21.   

Against The Opponent

This week, the Pacers host Barton on Tuesday, Nov. 21. USC Aiken holds a 4-1 lead in the all-time series against the Bulldogs. In the lone meeting in the Convocation Center, the Pacers posted an 82-75 victory on March 19, 2013.