Charleston Southern Defeats Gardner-Webb 75-66 at Home
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Buccaneer Fieldhouse
Charleston Southern Buccaneers 75, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 66, 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 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?
Charleston Southern Buccaneers beat Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 75-66 at Buccaneer Fieldhouse on February 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?
Charleston Southern Buccaneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1650 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
In a matchup between two teams struggling this season, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers emerged victorious against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, winning 75-66 at the Buccaneer Fieldhouse. This victory marked Charleston Southern's fourth consecutive win over Gardner-Webb, having previously defeated them three times in the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The Buccaneers' home record now stands at 14-15, while the Runnin' Bulldogs fall to 3-26 on the year.
Charleston Southern entered the game with a recent form of 1-9 over their last ten games, including a loss to the Radford Highlanders just three days prior. They averaged 79.0 points scored while allowing 84.0 points in those games. Gardner-Webb, on the other hand, was on a five-game losing streak, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games, averaging 65.7 points scored and allowing 87.9 points per game. Both teams have struggled significantly this season, with Charleston Southern holding a home record of 1-3 in their last four games and Gardner-Webb yet to secure a win on the road this season, with an away record of 0-6.
In their previous meetings, Charleston Southern had consistently outperformed Gardner-Webb, winning decisively in each encounter. Their most recent matchup on December 31, 2025, ended with a score of 89-79 in favor of the Buccaneers. The other two meetings in the 2025 season also saw Charleston Southern claim victories, with scores of 79-72 and 72-63.
The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the block, but the overall performance of the teams suggested that both rosters were likely at or near full strength for this contest. The betting market indicated a significant expectation for Charleston Southern to dominate, with DraftKings setting the spread at -16.5 in favor of the Buccaneers, while the total points line was set at 161.5.
Conditions at the Buccaneer Fieldhouse were conducive to basketball, with no adverse weather reported that would affect play. The game saw Charleston Southern take control early, maintaining a lead throughout the contest. Key moments included free throws from A'lahn Sumler and Jacob Taylor, which helped to secure the Buccaneers' lead as the game progressed. Gardner-Webb attempted to rally late in the game, but their efforts fell short as Charleston Southern held firm.
Viewers watching the game were treated to a display of offensive strategy from Charleston Southern, particularly in their ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities in the second half. The final score reflected the Buccaneers' ability to execute their game plan effectively against a struggling Gardner-Webb squad.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CHSO -16.5 | 161.5 o -108 / u -112 | Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs +950 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1650 |
Leaders
- PointsA'lahn Sumler27Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- AssistsJaquias Franklin4Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- ReboundsJesse Hafemeister11Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- PointsJamias Ferere15Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
- AssistsJacob Hudson3Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
- ReboundsJacob Hogarth11Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Recent form
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Last 10: 1-9Streak L179 scored · 84 allowed per game1-3 at home
- 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
- 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
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Last 10: 1-9Streak L565.7 scored · 87.9 allowed per game0-4 away
- L87-112vs High Point PanthersFeb 14
- L85-103vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 13
- L62-68at Presbyterian Blue HoseFeb 7
- L66-86vs Longwood LancersFeb 5
- L50-69at UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 29
- W67-65vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansJan 24
- L56-91at Longwood LancersJan 22
- L55-92vs Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 17
- L80-89vs Radford HighlandersJan 15
- L49-104at High Point PanthersJan 8
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 | Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | Charleston Southern Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-67 | 28-67 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 6-27 | 6-23 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 26 |
| Free throws | 8-11 | 13-20 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 36 |
| Assists | 12 | 10 |
| Steals | 3 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 44 |
| Fouls | 16 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 16 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-44Ace Talbert makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-46Nate Brafford makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-48Jacob Taylor makes layup
- 2nd Half35-49Jacob Taylor makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half37-49NaVuan Peterson makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half37-51A'lahn Sumler makes layup (Jacob Taylor assists)
- 2nd Half37-53A'lahn Sumler makes layup
- 2nd Half39-53Jamias Ferere makes layup
- 2nd Half40-53Jamias Ferere makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half40-55Jesse Hafemeister makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half42-55Jacob Hogarth makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-57A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-57Jacob Hogarth makes layup
- 2nd Half46-57DJ Jefferson makes 2-foot dunk (NaVuan Peterson assists)
- 2nd Half48-57Jacob Hogarth makes layup
- 2nd Half48-59Jacob Taylor makes layup
- 2nd Half49-59Jamias Ferere makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-59Jamias Ferere makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-61Reis Jones makes layup (Jacob Taylor assists)
- 2nd Half50-62Reis Jones makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-62Jacob Hogarth makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-63A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-64A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-64NaVuan Peterson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jacob Hudson assists)
- 2nd Half55-64Jacob Hogarth makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-64Jamias Ferere makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-66A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-67A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-68Jacob Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-69Jacob Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-71A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-71Jacob Hudson makes 9-foot jumper (Jacob Hogarth assists)
- 2nd Half59-72A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-73A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-73Jacob Hudson makes layup
- 2nd Half63-73Jacob Hogarth makes layup
- 2nd Half64-73Jacob Hogarth makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half64-74Jacob Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-75Jacob Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-75Jamias Ferere makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers, below favours Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs.
Venue
- Buccaneer FieldhouseCharleston, SC
- Attendance602
- OfficialsKellen Miliner, Connor Penn, Nick Agress
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