High Point Panthers Dominate South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center
High Point Panthers 95, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 70, 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 High Point Panthers vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
High Point Panthers beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 95-70 at G.B. Hodge Center on February 12, 2026.
Who was favored in High Point Panthers vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
High Point Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1650 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
The High Point Panthers showcased their dominance in a decisive 95-70 victory over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans at the G.B. Hodge Center. This game highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with High Point continuing their impressive form, now boasting a record of 23-4, while South Carolina Upstate fell to 11-15.
High Point entered the game on a six-game winning streak, having won nine of their last ten contests, averaging 84.6 points while allowing just 71.4 points per game during that stretch. Their recent victories included a strong performance against the Radford Highlanders, where they won 86-77, and a commanding 80-55 win over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. In contrast, South Carolina Upstate had struggled, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, and an average of 71.7 points scored against 78.3 points allowed. Their most recent game was a high-scoring affair against Charleston Southern, which they won 100-94, but prior to that, they had lost to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the Longwood Lancers.
The home team had a mixed record at home, standing at 2-3, while High Point excelled on the road with a 3-1 record in away games. In their previous meetings, High Point had defeated South Carolina Upstate three times in a row, including a 89-69 win earlier in the season on January 18, 2026.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams had shown a consistent lineup in recent games. The market reflected High Point's strong performance, with DraftKings listing them as 14.5-point favorites, indicating a significant expectation for their dominance in this matchup. The total points line was set at 154.5, with odds of -115.0 for the over and -105.0 for the under, suggesting an anticipated high-scoring game.
The conditions for the game were typical for a mid-February matchup, with both teams likely facing the usual challenges of fatigue and pressure as the season nears its conclusion. Fans and analysts alike were keen to watch for High Point's offensive efficiency and South Carolina Upstate's ability to respond against a formidable opponent.
The scoring plays throughout the game illustrated High Point's offensive prowess, with key contributions from players like Kanye Jones, who made crucial free throws, and Conrad Martinez, who consistently found the basket. South Carolina Upstate struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short as the game progressed.
Ultimately, High Point's victory solidified their status as a top contender in the league, while South Carolina Upstate will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | HPU -14.5 | 154.5 o -115 / u -105 | High Point Panthers -1650 · South Carolina Upstate Spartans +950 |
Leaders
- PointsMason Bendinger15South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsCarmelo Adkins4South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsJafeth Martinez12South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- PointsRob Martin27High Point Panthers
- AssistsConrad Martinez4High Point Panthers
- ReboundsOwen Aquino10High Point Panthers
Recent form
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 3-7Streak W171.7 scored · 78.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W100-94vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 7
- L67-76at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 4
- W65-60vs Longwood LancersJan 30
- L65-67at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 24
- L69-83vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 21
- L69-89at High Point PanthersJan 18
- W86-81at Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 15
- L50-71vs Winthrop EaglesJan 10
- L77-86at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 3
- L69-76vs Radford HighlandersDec 31
High Point Panthers
Last 10: 9-1Streak W684.6 scored · 71.4 allowed per game3-1 away
- W86-77vs Radford HighlandersFeb 8
- W80-55vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 5
- W71-59at Longwood LancersJan 31
- W84-81vs Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 30
- W93-83at Radford HighlandersJan 24
- W89-69vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansJan 18
- L75-92at Winthrop EaglesJan 14
- W84-82at Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 10
- W104-49vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 8
- W80-67vs Longwood LancersJan 3
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 | High Point Panthers | South Carolina Upstate Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-69 | 21-44 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 14-36 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 35 |
| Free throws | 19-25 | 21-30 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 27 |
| Assists | 18 | 13 |
| Steals | 19 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 27 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 39 | 2 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 26 |
| Fouls | 22 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 36 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 96 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-40Isaiah Skinner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Breylin Garcia assists)
- 2nd Half56-40Rob Martin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-40Rob Martin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-43Isaiah Skinner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mason Bendinger assists)
- 2nd Half59-43Rob Martin makes layup
- 2nd Half59-45Karmani Gregory makes layup
- 2nd Half62-45Scotty Washington makes 24-foot three point jumper (Rob Martin assists)
- 2nd Half62-47Mason Bendinger makes layup (Carmelo Adkins assists)
- 2nd Half62-50Isaiah Skinner makes 24-foot three point jumper (Carmelo Adkins assists)
- 2nd Half65-50Rob Martin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Vincent Brady II assists)
- 2nd Half65-51Mason Bendinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-51Owen Aquino makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-51Terry Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half70-51Owen Aquino makes layup (Vincent Brady II assists)
- 2nd Half71-51Terry Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-51Terry Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-51Rob Martin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Terry Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half75-53Tyler Smith makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half76-53Terry Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-53Terry Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-53Conrad Martinez makes 24-foot three point jumper (Rob Martin assists)
- 2nd Half82-53Rob Martin makes layup
- 2nd Half85-53Rob Martin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Vincent Brady II assists)
- 2nd Half87-53Cam'Ron Fletcher makes layup
- 2nd Half88-53Youssouf Singare makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-53Youssouf Singare makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-54Mason Bendinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-55Mason Bendinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-57Carmelo Adkins makes layup
- 2nd Half91-57Scotty Washington makes 21-foot jumper (Conrad Martinez assists)
- 2nd Half91-60Carmelo Adkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mason Bendinger assists)
- 2nd Half91-61Kanye Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-62Kanye Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-62Conrad Martinez makes layup
- 2nd Half93-63Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-66Tyler Smith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Carmelo Adkins assists)
- 2nd Half93-68Jafeth Martinez makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half93-69Isaiah Skinner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-70Isaiah Skinner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half95-70Conrad Martinez makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours High Point Panthers.
Venue
- G.B. Hodge CenterSpartanburg, SC
- Attendance375
- OfficialsJeff Pon, Jon Riggsbee, Leslie Jones
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