Charleston Cougars Defeat Elon Phoenix 80-70
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · TD Arena
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Who won Elon Phoenix vs Charleston Cougars?
Charleston Cougars beat Elon Phoenix 80-70 at TD Arena on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Elon Phoenix vs Charleston Cougars?
Charleston Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup, the Charleston Cougars secured a solid victory over the Elon Phoenix, finishing the game with a score of 80-70. This win highlights the Cougars' strong home performance, as they improved their record to 14-8 while the Phoenix fell to 12-10. The game took place at TD Arena, where Charleston has been particularly effective this season.
Charleston has shown impressive form recently, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 80.5 points per game, while allowing 76.8 points. The Cougars' last five games reflect a slight dip in scoring efficiency, averaging 81.4 points scored and 81.0 points allowed. They have maintained a perfect home record of 7-0 in their last seven games at TD Arena, showcasing their dominance on their home court.
Elon, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results, going 6-4 in their last ten games. They averaged 81.3 points scored and 77.9 points allowed during this period. However, they are currently on a losing streak, having lost their last game against Towson Tigers, 59-72. In their last five games, the Phoenix averaged 75.6 points scored and 77.6 points allowed, indicating some struggles on both ends of the court. Their away record stands at 2-3 in their last five games, which includes a recent loss to the Cougars.
Historically, Charleston has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Elon, winning all three encounters in the past two seasons. The most recent matchup occurred on December 31, 2025, where Charleston won 85-81. Other meetings saw the Cougars winning 88-83 and 76-62, further establishing their dominance in this rivalry.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Charleston favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 159.5 points. The odds for Charleston to win straight up were -180, while Elon was priced at +150.
The game conditions were standard for a mid-season college basketball matchup, with no adverse weather or unusual circumstances reported. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of skill, with notable scoring plays including a layup by Colby Duggan and a three-point jumper by Randall Pettus II, both contributing to Charleston's lead in the second half.
Overall, the Cougars' victory underscores their strong home performance and continued success against Elon, while the Phoenix will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | COFC -3.5 | 159.5 o -108 / u -112 | Elon Phoenix +150 · Charleston Cougars -180 |
Leaders
- PointsChristian Reeves29Charleston Cougars
- AssistsJlynn Counter6Charleston Cougars
- ReboundsChristian Reeves18Charleston Cougars
- PointsChandler Cuthrell20Elon Phoenix
- AssistsJa'Juan Carr5Elon Phoenix
- ReboundsChandler Cuthrell7Elon Phoenix
Recent form
Charleston Cougars
Last 10: 8-2Streak W180.5 scored · 76.8 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W87-83vs Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 23
- L106-112at Stony Brook SeawolvesJan 17
- L52-61at Towson TigersJan 16
- W74-70vs Hampton PiratesJan 10
- W88-79vs William & Mary TribeJan 6
- W85-81at Elon PhoenixDec 31
- W72-63vs Drexel DragonsDec 30
- W85-74at Northern Kentucky NorseDec 21
- W82-78vs The Citadel BulldogsDec 18
- W74-67vs Charlotte 49ersDec 14
Elon Phoenix
Last 10: 6-4Streak L181.3 scored · 77.9 allowed per game2-2 away
- L59-72vs Towson TigersJan 23
- W89-85at Hofstra PrideJan 17
- L78-85at Northeastern HuskiesJan 16
- W83-82vs Campbell Fighting CamelsJan 11
- W69-64at North Carolina A&T AggiesJan 9
- L81-85vs Charleston CougarsDec 31
- W103-91vs Northeastern HuskiesDec 30
- W97-63vs Greensboro PrideDec 22
- L81-82at Virginia Tech HokiesDec 20
- W73-70vs Richmond SpidersDec 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Elon Phoenix | Charleston Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-63 | 29-55 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 5-28 | 6-21 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 29 |
| Free throws | 13-18 | 16-26 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 28 |
| Assists | 10 | 18 |
| Steals | 11 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 42 |
| Fouls | 21 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 15 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-51Colby Duggan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-51Caleb Middleton makes layup
- 2nd Half40-54Chris Davis Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jlynn Counter assists)
- 2nd Half42-54Chandler Cuthrell makes layup
- 2nd Half44-54Caleb Middleton makes layup (Chandler Cuthrell assists)
- 2nd Half44-57Chol Machot makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chris Davis Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half44-58Connor Hickman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-59Connor Hickman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-59Ja'Juan Carr makes layup
- 2nd Half46-60Chris Davis Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-61Chris Davis Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-61Randall Pettus II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-61Chandler Cuthrell makes layup
- 2nd Half50-61Randall Pettus II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-61Randall Pettus II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-61Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-61Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-61Chandler Cuthrell makes layup
- 2nd Half55-63Christian Reeves makes layup (Colby Duggan assists)
- 2nd Half55-64Christian Reeves makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-64Randall Pettus II makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-65Christian Reeves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-67Colby Duggan makes 4-foot dunk (Chadlyn Traylor assists)
- 2nd Half57-70Colby Duggan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chadlyn Traylor assists)
- 2nd Half57-72Christian Reeves makes 6-foot alley oop dunk (Martin Kalu assists)
- 2nd Half59-72Chandler Cuthrell makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-72Chandler Cuthrell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-73Christian Reeves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-74Christian Reeves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-75Christian Reeves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-75Ja'Juan Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-75Ja'Juan Carr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-77Colby Duggan makes layup
- 2nd Half63-77Bryson Cokley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-77Bryson Cokley makes layup (Ja'Juan Carr assists)
- 2nd Half65-78Colby Duggan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-79Colby Duggan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-79Randall Pettus II makes 22-foot three point jumper (Bryson Cokley assists)
- 2nd Half68-80Connor Hickman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-80Chandler Cuthrell makes 3-foot dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours Charleston Cougars, below favours Elon Phoenix.
Venue
- TD ArenaCharleston, SC
- Attendance4961
- OfficialsAndrew Barksdale, Ben Stirt, Chase Furlough
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