Coastal Carolina Tops Georgia State in Close Contest
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · GSU Convocation Center
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 76, Georgia State Panthers 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Georgia State Panthers?
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers beat Georgia State Panthers 76-71 at GSU Convocation Center on February 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Georgia State Panthers?
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers defeated the Georgia State Panthers with a final score of 76-71 at the GSU Convocation Center. This victory marks a continuation of Coastal Carolina's strong performance this season, improving their record to 19-12, while Georgia State falls to 10-21.
Coastal Carolina entered the game with a solid record of 18-12 and had been performing well recently, winning seven of their last ten games. They boasted an average of 74.0 points scored and allowed 71.2 points during this stretch. Their recent form included a win against Marshall on February 21, where they secured a 79-75 victory. In contrast, Georgia State struggled with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, with an average of 69.2 points scored and 74.6 points allowed. Their last outing resulted in a loss to James Madison on February 21, where they fell 80-65.
The game was held at Georgia State's home venue, where they had a home record of 3-3 in their last six games. However, their away performance has been notably poor, with a record of 0-4 in recent away games. Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, had a respectable away record of 3-1 in their last four games, showcasing their ability to perform outside their home court.
In terms of previous meetings, Coastal Carolina has had the upper hand in recent matchups, holding a 2-1 record against Georgia State over the last two seasons. In their most recent encounter on January 3, 2026, Coastal Carolina won decisively with a score of 89-71. The teams also faced off on February 27, 2025, where Georgia State lost 80-74, but they managed to secure a win against Coastal Carolina earlier that season on January 11, 2025, with a score of 79-74.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams appeared to be at full strength. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Coastal Carolina favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 141.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with Coastal Carolina at -118 on the moneyline and Georgia State at -102.
Conditions at the GSU Convocation Center were typical for a late February evening, with no significant weather factors affecting the game. Viewers were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams fought hard for every point.
Throughout the game, key moments included free throws that were crucial in the closing minutes. Reggie Hill and Micah Tucker made pivotal free throws for Coastal Carolina, extending their lead when it mattered most. A notable scoring play was Joah Chappelle's 24-foot three-point jumper, which briefly brought Georgia State within two points at 73-71, but it was not enough to overcome Coastal Carolina's late-game execution.
The final score of 76-71 reflected a hard-fought battle, with Coastal Carolina demonstrating resilience and strategic play to secure the win. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this performance, with Coastal Carolina aiming to maintain their momentum and Georgia State seeking to rebound from their recent struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CCU -1.5 | 141.5 o -105 / u -115 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -118 · Georgia State Panthers -102 |
Leaders
- PointsMalachi Brown26Georgia State Panthers
- AssistsMalachi Brown6Georgia State Panthers
- ReboundsMalachi Brown8Georgia State Panthers
- PointsAJ Dancler32Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- AssistsJoshua Beadle4Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- ReboundsReggie Hill7Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Recent form
Georgia State Panthers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L169.2 scored · 74.6 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L65-80vs James Madison DukesFeb 21
- W66-64vs Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 20
- L55-78at Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 14
- L79-81at James Madison DukesFeb 13
- L74-75vs Northern Illinois HuskiesFeb 7
- L63-74vs Troy TrojansFeb 5
- L67-69at South Alabama JaguarsFeb 1
- L72-82at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 30
- W82-81vs Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 24
- W69-62vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 23
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W174 scored · 71.2 allowed per game3-1 away
- W79-75vs Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 21
- L65-67vs James Madison DukesFeb 19
- W69-65at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 13
- W94-91vs Massachusetts MinutemenFeb 7
- L66-70vs Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 5
- W83-79at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 1
- L48-53at South Alabama JaguarsJan 30
- W85-67vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 24
- W72-70vs Texas State BobcatsJan 23
- W79-75at Georgia Southern EaglesJan 17
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | Georgia State Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-68 | 25-60 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 10-31 | 5-16 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 31 |
| Free throws | 12-15 | 16-19 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 27 |
| Assists | 10 | 7 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 30 |
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 13 | 13 |
| Time in front | 63 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-34Jelani Hamilton makes driving layup (Malachi Brown assists)
- 2nd Half42-34Derrick Green makes layup (Joshua Beadle assists)
- 2nd Half42-36Malachi Brown makes 5-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half45-36Reggie Hill makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rasheed Jones assists)
- 2nd Half45-39Jelani Hamilton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Malachi Brown assists)
- 2nd Half48-39AJ Dancler makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-42Micah Tucker makes 27-foot three point jumper (Malachi Brown assists)
- 2nd Half48-45Jelani Hamilton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malachi Brown assists)
- 2nd Half48-47Malachi Brown makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-48Malachi Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-48Rasheed Jones makes 20-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half50-51Malachi Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half53-51AJ Dancler makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half53-52Malachi Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-54Micah Tucker makes driving layup (Jelani Hamilton assists)
- 2nd Half53-56Malachi Brown makes 8-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half55-56AJ Dancler makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half56-56AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-58Micah Tucker makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-58DaJohn Craig makes 22-foot three point jumper (Joshua Beadle assists)
- 2nd Half59-60Malachi Brown makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half62-60Rasheed Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half62-62Micah Tucker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-63Micah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half64-63AJ Dancler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-63Tristan Thompson makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Joshua Beadle assists)
- 2nd Half66-64Malachi Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-64AJ Dancler makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half69-64AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-64Reggie Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-64Reggie Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-66Malachi Brown makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half72-66Reggie Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66Reggie Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-67Micah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Micah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-71Joah Chappelle makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malachi Brown assists)
- 2nd Half74-71Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-71AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-71AJ Dancler makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Georgia State Panthers, below favours Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
Venue
- GSU Convocation CenterAtlanta, GA
- Attendance2267
- OfficialsGarrick Shannon, Vladimir Voyard-Tadal, Landon Brandes
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