Spartans Edge Chanticleers in Overtime Thriller
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center
South Carolina Upstate Spartans 85, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 78, 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 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
South Carolina Upstate Spartans beat Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 85-78 at G.B. Hodge Center on December 3, 2025.
Who was favored in Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
South Carolina Upstate Spartans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.
In an exhilarating overtime showdown, the South Carolina Upstate Spartans triumphed over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with a final score of 85-78. This victory marked a significant moment for the Spartans, who improved their home record to 4-1 at the G.B. Hodge Center, while the Chanticleers fell to 2-5 in away games this season.
The Spartans entered this matchup with a mixed record of 5-5, having struggled recently with a streak of one loss, which followed a win against North Carolina Central Eagles. Their scoring average stood at 77.7 points per game, while they allowed an average of 70.7 points. In their last five games, they averaged 70.6 points scored but allowed 74.4 points, indicating defensive challenges that they needed to address.
Conversely, the Chanticleers, also with a 5-4 record, were riding a wave of momentum with a recent win against Alabama A&M Bulldogs. Their overall scoring average was slightly lower at 72.1 points per game, with a defensive average of 66.3 points allowed. In their last five outings, they scored an average of 67.0 points while allowing 70.0 points, showcasing a balanced yet vulnerable performance.
In terms of previous encounters, this game was particularly noteworthy as it was the second meeting between the two teams in the current season. In their first matchup on November 30, 2024, the Spartans lost to the Chanticleers 51-73, adding an extra layer of intensity to this rematch.
The injury reports were not specified in the block, but both teams were keen to field their strongest lineups to secure a crucial win. The conditions at the G.B. Hodge Center were typical for a basketball game, and the atmosphere was charged with anticipation, especially given the stakes of this contest.
From a betting perspective, DraftKings had the Spartans favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with the home moneyline at -142.0 and the away moneyline at 120.0, indicating that the Spartans were seen as the slight favorites to win.
As the game unfolded, it was clear that both teams were determined to establish their dominance. The Spartans utilized their home court advantage effectively, maintaining a slight edge throughout regulation. However, the Chanticleers fought back, pushing the game into overtime. In the extra period, the Spartans showcased their resilience, with key free throws from Carmelo Adkins and Mason Bendinger sealing the victory.
This thrilling contest not only highlighted the competitive nature of NCAAB but also set the stage for future encounters between these two teams, as they both look to improve their standings in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UPST -2.5 | 144.5 o -108 / u -112 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +120 · South Carolina Upstate Spartans -142 |
Leaders
- PointsMason Bendinger27South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsKarmani Gregory3South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsLearic Davis9South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- PointsRasheed Jones19Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- AssistsJoshua Beadle4Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- ReboundsNadjrick Peat8Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Recent form
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 4-6Streak L177.7 scored · 70.7 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L63-72at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 29
- W82-67vs North Carolina Central EaglesNov 26
- L64-72at West Georgia WolvesNov 22
- L84-88vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 20
- L60-73at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 16
- W114-53vs Bob Jones BruinsNov 13
- W105-46vs Southern Virginia KnightsNov 8
- W67-66at Fresno State BulldogsNov 6
- L75-87at California Baptist LancersNov 4
- L63-83at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsMar 6
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W172.1 scored · 66.3 allowed per game2-4 away
- W67-60vs Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 30
- L42-94at Illinois State RedbirdsNov 23
- W75-58at North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 23
- W84-64at Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 22
- L67-74at Jacksonville State GamecocksNov 15
- W72-66vs Winthrop EaglesNov 12
- W121-44vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsNov 8
- L71-76at Western Michigan BroncosNov 4
- L63-66at Southern Miss Golden EaglesMar 4
- L59-61vs Old Dominion MonarchsMar 1
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 |
| 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 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | South Carolina Upstate Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-76 | 27-63 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 12-28 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 35 |
| Free throws | 10-13 | 24-36 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 47 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 32 | 36 |
| Assists | 10 | 8 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 20 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 34 |
| Fouls | 27 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 83 | 9 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-50Learic Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Karmani Gregory.
- 2nd Half55-53Mason Bendinger made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half55-55Mason Bendinger made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half58-55AJ Dancler made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-57Carmelo Adkins made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-57AJ Dancler made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-57AJ Dancler made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-58Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-60Karmani Gregory made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-61Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-62Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-63Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-63Rasheed Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-63Rasheed Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-65Karmani Gregory made Layup.
- OT65-66Jafeth Martinez made Free Throw.
- OT65-67Jafeth Martinez made Free Throw.
- OT65-69Karmani Gregory made Layup.
- OT65-70Karmani Gregory made Free Throw.
- OT65-71Karmani Gregory made Free Throw.
- OT67-71Joshua Beadle made Layup.
- OT67-72Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- OT67-73Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- OT67-75Mason Bendinger made Layup.
- OT67-76Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- OT69-76Rasheed Jones made Layup.
- OT69-77Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- OT69-78Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- OT71-78DaJohn Craig made Layup.
- OT71-79Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- OT72-79Joshua Beadle made Free Throw.
- OT73-79Joshua Beadle made Free Throw.
- OT73-80Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- OT73-81Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- OT76-81Reggie Hill made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Dancler.
- OT76-82Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- OT76-83Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- OT78-83Rasheed Jones made Layup.
- OT78-84Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- OT78-85Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
Venue
- G.B. Hodge CenterSpartanburg, SC
- Attendance717
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