NCAAB · Final

Charleston Southern Upsets Richmond in Close Contest

Sunday, December 28, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Robins Center

Charleston Southern Buccaneers 77, Richmond Spiders 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Richmond Spiders?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers beat Richmond Spiders 77-72 at Robins Center on December 28, 2025.

Who was favored in Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Richmond Spiders?

Richmond Spiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Robins Center, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated the Richmond Spiders 77-72, marking a significant upset. The Spiders, who boasted a strong home record of 10-3, were unable to capitalize on their home court advantage against the Buccaneers, who improved their away record to 9-6 with this victory.

Richmond entered the game with an impressive recent form, having won 8 of their last 10 games, and were on a one-game winning streak. Their scoring average in those games was 83.5 points, while they allowed an average of 71.2 points. The Spiders' last five games reflected a record of 4-1, with an average of 82.6 points scored and 73.2 points allowed. They had been particularly strong at home, holding a perfect 6-0 record in their last six home games.

In contrast, Charleston Southern had a more mixed recent performance, winning 6 of their last 10 games but coming into this matchup with a one-game losing streak. The Buccaneers averaged 86.5 points scored and allowed 74.8 points in their last 10 games. Their last five games showed a record of 3-2, with an impressive scoring average of 90.6 points and an average of 70.8 points allowed. However, they struggled on the road, with a 1-3 record away from home prior to this game.

The matchup was closely contested throughout, with Charleston Southern's ability to execute down the stretch proving crucial. Key scoring plays included a 23-foot three-pointer from Jaden Daughtry and a pair of free throws from Jacob Taylor that helped maintain their lead. AJ Lopez also contributed significantly for the Buccaneers, hitting a crucial three-pointer and making key free throws late in the game.

The betting market had favored Richmond, with DraftKings listing them as 11.5-point favorites and setting the total at 159.5. The odds reflected the Spiders' strong home performance and overall record, but Charleston Southern's ability to outplay expectations proved decisive.

Conditions during the game were typical for a late December evening, with fans in attendance creating an electric atmosphere. Viewers were treated to a display of high-scoring basketball, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The Buccaneers' ability to hit critical shots in the second half ultimately led them to victory, while Richmond's inability to close the gap in the final moments sealed their fate.

This game serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where rankings and records can be overturned on any given night.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	RICH -11.5	159.5 o -108 / u -112	Charleston Southern Buccaneers +575 · Richmond Spiders -850

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Leaders

PointsAJ Lopez22Richmond Spiders
AssistsAJ Lopez2Richmond Spiders
ReboundsJaden Daughtry6Richmond Spiders
PointsBrycen Blaine23Charleston Southern Buccaneers
AssistsLuke Williams4Charleston Southern Buccaneers
ReboundsBrycen Blaine7Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Recent form

Richmond Spiders

Last 10: 8-2Streak W183.5 scored · 71.2 allowed per game6-0 at home

W80-56vs The Citadel BulldogsDec 20
L70-73at Elon PhoenixDec 18
W93-84vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 13
W86-77vs Old Dominion MonarchsDec 6
W84-76at Belmont BruinsDec 4
W71-66at Charlotte 49ersNov 28
L72-73at Furman PaladinsNov 27
W102-67vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 23
W87-54vs VMI KeydetsNov 20
W90-86vs William & Mary TribeNov 12

Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L186.5 scored · 74.8 allowed per game1-3 away

L76-84at Furman PaladinsDec 21
W113-90vs North Florida OspreysDec 18
W84-44vs South Carolina State BulldogsDec 9
W124-63vs Warren Wilson OwlsDec 5
L56-73at UT Martin SkyhawksDec 2
L62-74at South Carolina GamecocksNov 28
W93-81vs Piedmont LionsNov 26
W77-65at East Carolina PiratesNov 22
W103-91vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 19
L77-83vs Lindenwood LionsNov 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	Charleston Southern Buccaneers	Richmond Spiders
Field goals	26-65	20-59
Field goal %	40	34
Three-pointers	10-37	7-18
Three-point %	27	39
Free throws	15-23	25-29
Free throw %	65	86
Rebounds	47	39
Offensive rebounds	16	10
Defensive rebounds	31	29
Assists	10	10
Steals	6	11
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	13	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	16
Fast-break points	3	29
Points in the paint	30	16
Fouls	21	16
Largest lead	10	2
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	83	11

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-47Apostolos Roumoglou makes layup (Mike Walz assists)
2nd Half47-47Brycen Blaine makes layup (Reis Jones assists)
2nd Half47-49Collin Tanner makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half48-49A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-49Luke Williams makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half50-50AJ Lopez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-51AJ Lopez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-51Brycen Blaine makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-51Brycen Blaine makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-52Jonathan Beagle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-53Jonathan Beagle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-53Brycen Blaine makes layup
2nd Half54-54Aiden Argabright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-55Aiden Argabright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-55A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half59-55A'lahn Sumler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Williams assists)
2nd Half61-55Jacob Taylor makes layup
2nd Half63-55Devin Brafford makes 10-foot alley oop dunk (Jesse Hafemeister assists)
2nd Half65-55Devin Brafford makes layup
2nd Half65-57Jonathan Beagle makes layup
2nd Half65-58AJ Lopez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-59AJ Lopez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-59Nate Brafford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-60Jaden Daughtry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-60A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half68-61Aiden Argabright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-62Aiden Argabright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-62Reis Jones makes layup
2nd Half70-64AJ Lopez makes layup
2nd Half71-64A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-64A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-64Jacob Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-64Jacob Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-67Jaden Daughtry makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half74-70AJ Lopez makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half75-70A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-71AJ Lopez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-72AJ Lopez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-72Luke Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-72Luke Williams makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Richmond Spiders, below favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers.