Georgia State Panthers Defeat Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · The HTC Center
Georgia State Panthers 89, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Georgia State Panthers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?
Georgia State Panthers beat Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 89-71 at The HTC Center on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Georgia State Panthers vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive victory, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with a final score of 89-71 at The HTC Center. This matchup was notable not only for the outcome but also for the contrasting records of the two teams entering the game. Coastal Carolina came into the contest with a home record of 8-8, while Georgia State struggled with a 5-11 record overall.
Both teams have had mixed results leading up to this game. Coastal Carolina's last ten games yielded a record of 5-5, but they were on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Georgia Southern Eagles 81-82 on January 1, 2026. In those ten games, they averaged 68.5 points scored but allowed 74.8 points per game. Their recent form showed a scoring average of 67.0 and allowed 73.4 points in their last five games. At home, they had a record of 1-1 in their last two games.
In contrast, Georgia State had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, also on a one-game losing streak after losing to the Marshall Thundering Herd 80-84 on December 31, 2025. They averaged 71.9 points scored and allowed 81.2 points per game during that stretch, with a scoring average of 80.8 and allowed 76.4 points in their last five games. Their away record was notably poor at 1-6.
The teams had met twice in the 2025 season prior to this game, splitting the series with each team winning once. Coastal Carolina won their last meeting on February 27, 2025, with a score of 80-74, while Georgia State had previously won 79-74 in their earlier encounter on January 11, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player availability for either team, which could have influenced the game dynamics.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Coastal Carolina as the favorites with a spread of -6.5. The total points for the game were set at 148.5, with the over at -112.0 and the under at -108.0. The money line indicated Coastal Carolina at -298.0 and Georgia State at 240.0.
Conditions at The HTC Center were not detailed, but the atmosphere is typically charged during such matchups, especially with the home crowd supporting the Chanticleers.
As the game progressed, Georgia State took control, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Key scoring plays included Rasheed Jones making a free throw and a three-point jumper, along with contributions from Micah Tucker and Jelani Hamilton, who both hit significant shots to extend the lead. The Panthers' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities proved crucial, ultimately leading to their victory.
This game highlighted the challenges Coastal Carolina faces in maintaining consistency, while Georgia State's performance may serve as a turning point as they look to improve their season moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CCU -6.5 | 148.5 o -112 / u -108 | Georgia State Panthers +240 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -298 |
Leaders
- PointsRasheed Jones18Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- AssistsJoshua Beadle6Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- ReboundsDerrick Green7Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- PointsMalachi Brown23Georgia State Panthers
- AssistsMicah Tucker7Georgia State Panthers
- ReboundsAnthony Enoh6Georgia State Panthers
Recent form
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L168.5 scored · 74.8 allowed per game1-1 at home
- L81-82vs Georgia Southern EaglesJan 1
- W68-62at Saint Joseph's HawksDec 23
- W76-74at Old Dominion MonarchsDec 20
- L49-67at App State MountaineersDec 18
- L61-82at Grand Canyon LopesDec 14
- W88-84at Winthrop EaglesDec 6
- L78-85at South Carolina Upstate SpartansDec 4
- W67-60vs Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 30
- L42-94at Illinois State RedbirdsNov 23
- W75-58at North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 23
Georgia State Panthers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L171.9 scored · 81.2 allowed per game1-6 away
- L80-84at Marshall Thundering HerdDec 31
- W110-72vs Columbia (SC) Fighting KoalasDec 28
- W70-63at App State MountaineersDec 20
- L67-90at Georgia Southern EaglesDec 19
- W77-73vs Jacksonville State GamecocksDec 13
- L69-92at Kennesaw State OwlsDec 6
- L67-78at Mercer BearsDec 3
- L58-77at New Mexico State AggiesNov 26
- L63-78vs Samford BulldogsNov 25
- L58-105at South Dakota State JackrabbitsNov 22
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 | Georgia State Panthers | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-59 | 24-61 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 17-30 | 9-29 |
| Three-point % | 57 | 31 |
| Free throws | 14-14 | 14-17 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 22 |
| Assists | 18 | 9 |
| Steals | 6 | 2 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 8 | 26 |
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 29 | 62 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-47Braeden MacVicar makes 25-foot three point jumper (AJ Dancler assists)
- 2nd Half44-47Malachi Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Anthony Enoh assists)
- 2nd Half44-48Derrick Green makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-49Derrick Green makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-49Malachi Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half47-52Rasheed Jones makes 22-foot three point jumper (Joshua Beadle assists)
- 2nd Half48-52Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-52Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-54Derrick Green makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half49-55Derrick Green makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-55Ayouba Berthe makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half52-56Reggie Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-57Reggie Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-57Malachi Brown makes layup
- 2nd Half54-59Nadjrick Peat makes layup
- 2nd Half57-59Malachi Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Joah Chappelle assists)
- 2nd Half57-61DaJohn Craig makes layup
- 2nd Half57-64Rasheed Jones makes 23-foot three point jumper (Joshua Beadle assists)
- 2nd Half59-64Trey Scott III makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-64Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-64Jelani Hamilton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-64Jakai Newton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Micah Tucker assists)
- 2nd Half66-64Trey Scott III makes layup
- 2nd Half67-64Trey Scott III makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half67-66AJ Dancler makes layup
- 2nd Half70-66Trey Scott III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jelani Hamilton assists)
- 2nd Half73-66Micah Tucker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Trey Scott III assists)
- 2nd Half76-66Malachi Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jelani Hamilton assists)
- 2nd Half77-66Trey Scott III makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half78-66Trey Scott III makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half79-66Trey Scott III makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half79-67Rasheed Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-68Rasheed Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-71Rasheed Jones makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half80-71Micah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-71Micah Tucker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-71Jelani Hamilton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Micah Tucker assists)
- 2nd Half85-71Malachi Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-71Malachi Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-71Trey Scott III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Micah Tucker assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, below favours Georgia State Panthers.
Venue
- The HTC CenterConway, SC
- Attendance2026
- OfficialsJason Page, R.B. Clyburn, Andrew Casas
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