Gamecocks Defeat Buccaneers 74-62 in Home Matchup
Friday, November 28, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Colonial Life Arena
South Carolina Gamecocks 74, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs South Carolina Gamecocks?
South Carolina Gamecocks beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 74-62 at Colonial Life Arena on November 28, 2025.
Who was favored in Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs South Carolina Gamecocks?
South Carolina Gamecocks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2400 (about 96% implied). The favorite won.
In an engaging matchup at the Colonial Life Arena, the South Carolina Gamecocks secured a 74-62 victory over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. This game was notable not only for its competitive nature but also for the contrasting recent forms of both teams. The Gamecocks entered the contest with a home record of 5-2 and an overall record of 5-5, while the Buccaneers had a similar overall record of 5-4 but had been riding a three-game winning streak.
South Carolina has struggled recently, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, including a two-game losing streak prior to this victory. They averaged 76.0 points scored per game while allowing 70.1 points in that span. Their last five games showed a slight improvement, with an average of 80.0 points scored and 71.2 points allowed, indicating a potential resurgence in their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Charleston Southern had been performing well, winning three consecutive games leading into this matchup. Their recent form featured an average of 80.3 points scored and 79.9 points allowed over their last ten games.
The Gamecocks' home performance has been solid, with a record of 5-2, while Charleston Southern has struggled on the road, managing only a 2-4 record in away games. This home advantage played a crucial role in South Carolina's success in this matchup.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical matchups between these two teams, but the context of their current seasons adds weight to the significance of this game. Injuries were not mentioned in the block, suggesting that both teams may have been at full strength, which is often a critical factor in college basketball.
Betting odds from DraftKings indicated that South Carolina was favored by 16.5 points, with a moneyline of -2400 for the Gamecocks and +1200 for the Buccaneers. This line reflects the expectations of the market regarding the teams' relative strengths, with South Carolina viewed as the clear favorite.
The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Colonial Life Arena was likely charged, given the stakes of the matchup and the home crowd's support for the Gamecocks. As the game progressed, South Carolina demonstrated their ability to control the pace and maintain a lead, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included a series of jumpers and free throws from Elijah Strong and A'lahn Sumler, who contributed significantly to the Gamecocks' offense as they pulled away in the latter stages of the game.
Overall, the Gamecocks' victory over the Buccaneers not only highlighted their home court advantage but also marked a crucial step in regaining momentum after recent struggles. The final score of 74-62 reflects a solid performance from South Carolina, showcasing their scoring ability and defensive resilience against a Charleston Southern team that had been performing well leading into the game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SC -16.5 | — | Charleston Southern Buccaneers +1200 · South Carolina Gamecocks -2400 |
Leaders
- PointsElijah Strong22South Carolina Gamecocks
- AssistsMike Sharavjamts7South Carolina Gamecocks
- ReboundsEli Ellis9South Carolina Gamecocks
- PointsBrycen Blaine23Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- AssistsBrycen Blaine4Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- ReboundsLuke Williams7Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Recent form
South Carolina Gamecocks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L276 scored · 70.1 allowed per game5-2 at home
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- L72-79vs Butler BulldogsNov 21
- W87-58vs Radford HighlandersNov 19
- W81-61vs Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 13
- W83-79vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesNov 9
- W91-72vs North Carolina A&T AggiesNov 5
- L68-72at Arkansas RazorbacksMar 12
- L65-75at Tennessee VolunteersMar 8
- L64-73vs Georgia BulldogsMar 4
- W72-53vs Arkansas RazorbacksMar 1
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W380.3 scored · 79.9 allowed per game2-4 away
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- L64-68at Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 14
- W96-86at The Citadel BulldogsNov 11
- W106-71vs Toccoa Falls EaglesNov 7
- L67-98at Virginia Tech HokiesNov 4
- L60-80at UNC Asheville BulldogsMar 7
- L60-76at Radford HighlandersMar 1
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 |
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | South Carolina Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-70 | 25-60 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 7-31 | 5-24 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 21 |
| Free throws | 5-8 | 19-25 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 30 |
| Assists | 12 | 10 |
| Steals | 2 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 1 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 30 |
| Fouls | 21 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-34Luke Williams made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half35-35Nordin Kapic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-36Mike Sharavjamts made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-37Mike Sharavjamts made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-37Jesse Hafemeister made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-38Eli Ellis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-39Eli Ellis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-39Brycen Blaine made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Devin Brafford.
- 2nd Half40-41Kobe Knox made Layup. Assisted by Mike Sharavjamts.
- 2nd Half41-41Lase Olalere made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-43Kobe Knox made Dunk. Assisted by Eli Ellis.
- 2nd Half41-45Elijah Strong made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-48Elijah Strong made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Meechie Johnson.
- 2nd Half43-48Brycen Blaine made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-50Elijah Strong made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-50A'lahn Sumler made Layup. Assisted by Luke Williams.
- 2nd Half45-53Nordin Kapic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Sharavjamts.
- 2nd Half45-54Mike Sharavjamts made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-55Mike Sharavjamts made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-57Grant Polk made Layup. Assisted by Mike Sharavjamts.
- 2nd Half48-57Jesse Hafemeister made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luke Williams.
- 2nd Half50-57Brycen Blaine made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-58Elijah Strong made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-59Elijah Strong made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-60Meechie Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-61Meechie Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-61Brycen Blaine made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-63Elijah Strong made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-63A'lahn Sumler made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-65Elijah Strong made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-66Eli Ellis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-67Eli Ellis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-67A'lahn Sumler made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-69Elijah Strong made Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-69A'lahn Sumler made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-71Elijah Strong made Jumper. Assisted by Mike Sharavjamts.
- 2nd Half61-71A'lahn Sumler made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-71A'lahn Sumler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-72Elijah Strong made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-74Elijah Strong made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Gamecocks, below favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers.
Venue
- Colonial Life ArenaColumbia, SC
- Attendance9789
- OfficialsJason Baker, Rob Rorke, Josue Nieves
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