NCAAB · Final/OT

Spartans Edge Buccaneers in Overtime Thriller

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Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center

South Carolina Upstate Spartans 100, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 94, 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 Upstate Spartans?

South Carolina Upstate Spartans beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 100-94 at G.B. Hodge Center on February 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling overtime encounter, the South Carolina Upstate Spartans triumphed over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers with a final score of 100 to 94 at the G.B. Hodge Center. This victory marks a significant moment for the Spartans, who have been struggling in recent games but managed to secure a crucial win against a rival team with an identical record of 11-14.

Both teams entered the game with a record of 11-14, highlighting the competitive nature of this matchup. The Spartans, however, had been on a rough patch, recording a 2-8 mark in their last ten games leading up to this contest. Their scoring average during this stretch was 68.2 points per game, while they allowed an average of 76.3 points. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, were also struggling, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, and they had been on a seven-game losing streak. Charleston Southern averaged 78.4 points scored but allowed 81.7 points during this period.

The home team's recent form included a narrow victory against Longwood Lancers, where they won 65-60, but they also faced several losses, including a 67-76 defeat against UNC Asheville just days before this game. The Spartans' home record stood at 1-3 in their last four home games. The Buccaneers, while also struggling, had a slightly better away record of 2-4 in their last six away games, but their recent performances had not inspired confidence.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Spartans had a slight edge over the Buccaneers, winning two of their last three encounters. Their most recent meeting on January 15, 2026, saw the Spartans come out on top with an 86-81 victory. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as both teams were eager to assert their dominance.

Injuries were not reported as a significant factor for either team heading into this game, allowing both squads to field their best lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Buccaneers favored by a spread of 1.5 points, with a total set at 150.5. The moneyline odds reflected a slight lean towards the Buccaneers at -115, compared to the Spartans at -105.

The game conditions were typical for a mid-season college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to improve their standings as they approached the latter part of the season. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere at the G.B. Hodge Center, where the Spartans sought to capitalize on their home-court advantage.

As the game unfolded, it was clear that both teams were determined to outscore each other. The first half saw a back-and-forth battle, with neither team able to establish a significant lead. However, it was the Spartans' resilience that shone through in the overtime period. Key plays included a 24-foot three-point jumper by Tyler Smith, which put the Spartans ahead, followed by a driving layup from Mason Bendinger. The Spartans maintained their composure in the closing moments, converting crucial free throws that ultimately sealed their victory.

The final scoring plays in overtime showcased the Spartans' ability to execute under pressure, as they extended their lead and held off the Buccaneers' attempts to come back. This victory not only provided a much-needed boost for the Spartans but also highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams in a tightly contested matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHSO -1.5	150.5 o -112 / u -108	Charleston Southern Buccaneers -115 · South Carolina Upstate Spartans -105

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Leaders

PointsKarmani Gregory29South Carolina Upstate Spartans
AssistsKarmani Gregory7South Carolina Upstate Spartans
ReboundsCoen Collier7South Carolina Upstate Spartans
PointsJesse Hafemeister32Charleston Southern Buccaneers
AssistsArmari Carraway5Charleston Southern Buccaneers
ReboundsDevin Brafford11Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Recent form

South Carolina Upstate Spartans

Last 10: 2-8Streak L168.2 scored · 76.3 allowed per game1-3 at home

L67-76at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 4
W65-60vs Longwood LancersJan 30
L65-67at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 24
L69-83vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 21
L69-89at High Point PanthersJan 18
W86-81at Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 15
L50-71vs Winthrop EaglesJan 10
L77-86at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 3
L69-76vs Radford HighlandersDec 31
L65-74at Youngstown State PenguinsDec 20

Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Last 10: 3-7Streak L778.4 scored · 81.7 allowed per game2-4 away

L55-80at High Point PanthersFeb 5
L75-84vs Radford HighlandersJan 30
L79-81at Longwood LancersJan 24
L83-87at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 22
L81-86vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansJan 15
L82-84vs High Point PanthersJan 10
L77-81at Winthrop EaglesJan 7
W86-83vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 3
W89-79at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsDec 31
W77-72at Richmond SpidersDec 28

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

Box score

Stat	Charleston Southern Buccaneers	South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Field goals	34-70	35-76
Field goal %	49	46
Three-pointers	12-37	10-22
Three-point %	32	45
Free throws	14-17	20-25
Free throw %	82	80
Rebounds	47	34
Offensive rebounds	18	14
Defensive rebounds	29	20
Assists	11	16
Steals	2	12
Blocks	11	3
Turnovers	17	3
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	30
Fast-break points	4	17
Points in the paint	42	42
Fouls	18	15
Largest lead	7	7
Lead changes	20	20
Time in front	48	41

How the scoring went

2nd Half67-63Mason Bendinger makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-63Jesse Hafemeister makes 9-foot hook shot
2nd Half70-63Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half70-64Tyler Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-66Carmelo Adkins makes driving layup
2nd Half70-67Tyler Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-67Reis Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-67Reis Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-69Breylin Garcia makes layup
2nd Half72-71Breylin Garcia makes layup (Mason Bendinger assists)
2nd Half72-73Carmelo Adkins makes layup (Karmani Gregory assists)
2nd Half72-75Carmelo Adkins makes layup (Tyler Smith assists)
2nd Half74-75Trent Coleman makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half74-76Karmani Gregory makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-77Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-77Jesse Hafemeister makes driving layup
2nd Half76-80Karmani Gregory makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half78-80Jacob Taylor makes layup
2nd Half78-81Breylin Garcia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-82Breylin Garcia makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-82Lase Olalere makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half80-83Karmani Gregory makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-84Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-87Mason Bendinger makes 24-foot three point jumper (Karmani Gregory assists)
2nd Half82-87Jesse Hafemeister makes driving layup
2nd Half84-87Jesse Hafemeister makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half86-87Jesse Hafemeister makes layup
2nd Half86-89Mason Bendinger makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half86-91Mason Bendinger makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half89-91Armari Carraway makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half90-91Armari Carraway makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half91-91Armari Carraway makes free throw 2 of 2
OT91-94Tyler Smith makes 24-foot three point jumper (Coen Collier assists)
OT91-96Mason Bendinger makes driving layup (Karmani Gregory assists)
OT92-96Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 1 of 2
OT93-96Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 2 of 2
OT93-98Mason Bendinger makes 9-foot jumper (Karmani Gregory assists)
OT94-98Devin Brafford makes free throw 2 of 2
OT94-99Karmani Gregory makes free throw 1 of 2
OT94-100Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers.