UT Martin Skyhawks Triumph Over Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
UT Martin Skyhawks 73, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 56, 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 UT Martin Skyhawks?
UT Martin Skyhawks beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 73-56 at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on December 2, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the UT Martin Skyhawks secured a comfortable victory against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, finishing with a score of 73-56. This game, played at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, showcased the Skyhawks' ability to dominate on their home court, improving their home record to 4-3 this season.
The Skyhawks entered the game with a home record of 6-2 overall, while the Buccaneers had a record of 5-5. In their last ten games, UT Martin had a record of 4-6, with an average of 63.1 points scored and 63.6 points allowed. On the other hand, Charleston Southern also recorded 4 wins and 6 losses in their last ten outings but had a significantly higher scoring average of 81.8 points, albeit with an average of 83.9 points allowed.
Throughout the game, the Skyhawks demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, limiting the Buccaneers to just 56 points. The scoring for UT Martin was led by a series of key plays in the second half, including multiple layups by Luca Colceag, who made significant contributions to the Skyhawks' scoring. The game featured several pivotal moments, such as a three-point jumper by Luke Williams, which helped extend UT Martin's lead.
In terms of their recent form, UT Martin had been struggling, entering the game on a one-game losing streak. Their last five games had resulted in a record of 2-3, with an average of 58.4 points scored and 62.8 points allowed. Conversely, Charleston Southern had a mixed performance recently, also on a one-game losing streak, but their last five games had resulted in a 3-2 record, with an impressive average of 86.0 points scored, despite allowing an average of 83.6 points.
Historically, the two teams had met twice prior to this game, splitting their previous encounters with each team winning once. The most recent meeting before this game occurred on December 2, 2025, where UT Martin triumphed with a score of 73-56, while Charleston Southern had previously won their encounter on December 4, 2024, with a score of 83-68.
The betting odds from DraftKings indicated that UT Martin was favored to win by a spread of 3.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. This context highlighted the expectation that the game would be competitive, but the Skyhawks' performance exceeded those expectations.
The conditions in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center were conducive to a strong home performance, and the Skyhawks capitalized on this advantage. With a solid crowd behind them, they executed their game plan effectively, showcasing both offensive and defensive strategies that ultimately led to their victory.
For viewers, the standout performances, particularly from Luca Colceag, were crucial to watch. His ability to score in critical moments was a key factor in the Skyhawks' win. The Skyhawks' defensive efforts, particularly in limiting the Buccaneers' scoring opportunities, also played a significant role in the outcome of the game.
In conclusion, the UT Martin Skyhawks' victory over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers not only reflects their strength at home but also highlights their potential to build momentum moving forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UTM -3.5 | 147.5 o -110 / u -110 | Charleston Southern Buccaneers — · UT Martin Skyhawks — |
Leaders
- PointsMatas Deniusas25UT Martin Skyhawks
- AssistsAfan Trnka4UT Martin Skyhawks
- ReboundsAndrija Bukumirovic11UT Martin Skyhawks
- PointsLuke Williams19Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- AssistsBrycen Blaine5Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- ReboundsBrycen Blaine10Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Recent form
UT Martin Skyhawks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L163.1 scored · 63.6 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L55-68at Tennessee State TigersMar 7
- W66-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersMar 6
- L42-67vs Tennessee State TigersFeb 28
- W64-49vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 27
- L65-67at Little Rock TrojansFeb 20
- L53-56vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 18
- W81-76at SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 14
- L74-75at Lindenwood LionsFeb 13
- L55-61vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 7
- W76-54vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 6
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L181.8 scored · 83.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- L81-86at Winthrop EaglesMar 6
- W92-75at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 28
- W86-84vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 27
- L96-107vs Longwood LancersFeb 21
- W75-66vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 17
- L80-90at Radford HighlandersFeb 14
- W84-67vs Presbyterian Blue HoseFeb 13
- L94-100at South Carolina Upstate SpartansFeb 7
- L55-80at High Point PanthersFeb 5
- L75-84vs Radford HighlandersJan 30
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 |
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
Box score
| Stat | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | UT Martin Skyhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-58 | 20-62 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 32 |
| Three-pointers | 9-38 | 8-33 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 24 |
| Free throws | 7-12 | 25-32 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 47 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 29 |
| Assists | 13 | 10 |
| Steals | 3 | 10 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 22 |
| Fouls | 23 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-36Matas Deniusas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Filip Radaković.
- 2nd Half33-36Reis Jones made Dunk. Assisted by Brycen Blaine.
- 2nd Half33-37Andrija Bukumirović made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-37Jaquias Franklin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brycen Blaine.
- 2nd Half36-38Matas Deniusas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-39Matas Deniusas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-40Vladimir Khryapa made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-40Luke Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-40Luke Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-40Luke Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brycen Blaine.
- 2nd Half43-40Brycen Blaine made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-40Brycen Blaine made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-41Afan Trnka made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-42Afan Trnka made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-43Matas Deniusas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-44Matas Deniusas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-47Andrija Bukumirović made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Afan Trnka.
- 2nd Half43-49Afan Trnka made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half43-50Matas Deniusas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-51Matas Deniusas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-51A'lahn Sumler made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-53Matas Deniusas made Dunk.
- 2nd Half45-55Matas Deniusas made Layup. Assisted by Filip Petkovski.
- 2nd Half45-56Filip Radaković made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-57Filip Radaković made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-60Filip Radaković made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matas Deniusas.
- 2nd Half46-60Brycen Blaine made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-62Filip Radaković made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-62Luke Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nate Brafford.
- 2nd Half50-62Luke Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-63Filip Petkovski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-64Filip Petkovski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-66Luca Colceag made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-66A'lahn Sumler made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-68Luca Colceag made Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-68Luke Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaquias Franklin.
- 2nd Half54-70Filip Radaković made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-72Luca Colceag made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-73Luca Colceag made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-73Jesse Hafemeister made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours UT Martin Skyhawks, below favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers.
Venue
- Kathleen and Tom Elam CenterMartin, TN
- Attendance4513
- OfficialsJames Hicks, James Gibson, John Garrett
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