[4] In terms of seating capacity, the G. B. Hodge Center is the smallest arena in Division I men's basketball.

The matchup between the Spartans and the Paladins was also the first time that USC Upstate had hosted a top-25 opponent since becoming an NCAA Division I program during the 2007–08 season.

The Hodge Center served as a temporary home for UNC Asheville's volleyball team after their campus sustained damage from Hurricane Helene.

[5] In October 2009, it was announced that the G. B. Hodge Center would undergo a large renovation thanks to the $4 million donation from alumnus Dolores Anderson.

Plans for the new arena include brand new floors, lighting, scoreboards, locker rooms, and seating.