South Carolina Upstate Tops Longwood in Close Contest
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center
South Carolina Upstate Spartans 65, Longwood Lancers 60, 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 Longwood Lancers vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
South Carolina Upstate Spartans beat Longwood Lancers 65-60 at G.B. Hodge Center on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in Longwood Lancers vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
Longwood Lancers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the South Carolina Upstate Spartans secured a victory over the Longwood Lancers with a final score of 65-60. This win comes as a much-needed boost for the Spartans, who have struggled in recent games, losing their last three prior to this encounter. With this victory, they improved their overall record to 11-13, while Longwood fell to 12-12.
The Spartans entered the game with a home record of 10-13 and had been averaging 72.6 points scored per game while allowing 76.2 points. Their recent form showed a record of 3-7 over the last ten games, with an average of 67.8 points scored and 78.2 points allowed in their last five outings. In contrast, the Lancers had a better recent performance, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 77.6 points scored and 70.4 points allowed.
At the G.B. Hodge Center, where the game took place, the Spartans were looking to capitalize on their home advantage. Their home record this season had been less than stellar, standing at 1-3 in their last four home games. Meanwhile, Longwood had struggled on the road, holding a 1-4 record in away games leading up to this matchup.
The two teams had met previously twice during the 2025 season, with Longwood winning both encounters decisively. The first meeting on January 25, 2025, ended in an 80-54 victory for Longwood, and the second on March 1, 2025, concluded with a score of 83-66 in favor of the Lancers. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as South Carolina Upstate sought to break their losing streak against Longwood.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but the performance of key players would have been crucial, especially given the stakes of the game. The odds from DraftKings had Longwood favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The money lines were listed at +102 for South Carolina Upstate and -122 for Longwood, indicating a slight edge for the Lancers in the betting market.
The game conditions were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, and fans were treated to a thrilling second half that saw multiple lead changes. As the game progressed, the Spartans managed to pull ahead late in the second half. Key plays included a series of layups by Karmani Gregory, who was instrumental in maintaining the Spartans' lead. The final minutes were marked by tense moments as Longwood attempted to close the gap, but South Carolina Upstate held firm.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of the Spartans as they managed to overcome their recent struggles and secure a vital win at home. The performance of both teams showcased the competitive spirit of NCAAB basketball, making this fixture one worth noting in the context of their respective seasons.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LONG -1.5 | 147.5 o -108 / u -112 | Longwood Lancers -122 · South Carolina Upstate Spartans +102 |
Leaders
- PointsKarmani Gregory19South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsKarmani Gregory5South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsCarmelo Adkins10South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- PointsElijah Tucker13Longwood Lancers
- AssistsJohan Nziemi2Longwood Lancers
- ReboundsElijah Tucker12Longwood Lancers
Recent form
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 3-7Streak L372.6 scored · 76.2 allowed per game1-3 at home
- 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
- L65-74at Youngstown State PenguinsDec 20
- W98-63vs Southern Wesleyan WarriorsDec 18
- W78-72at South Carolina State BulldogsDec 16
Longwood Lancers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W277.6 scored · 70.4 allowed per game1-4 away
- W81-79vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 24
- W91-56vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 22
- L83-85at Radford HighlandersJan 17
- W77-70vs Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 10
- L61-72at UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 7
- L67-80at High Point PanthersJan 3
- W82-70vs Winthrop EaglesDec 31
- W92-49vs Averett CougarsDec 28
- W74-72at North Carolina Central EaglesDec 20
- L68-71at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsDec 18
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 | Longwood Lancers | South Carolina Upstate Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-61 | 25-56 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 4-20 | 8-25 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 32 |
| Free throws | 4-9 | 7-16 |
| Free throw % | 44 | 44 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 25 |
| Assists | 7 | 13 |
| Steals | 12 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 34 |
| Fouls | 17 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 24 | 68 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half25-22Elijah Tucker makes layup (Johan Nziemi assists)
- 2nd Half27-22Johan Nziemi makes layup
- 2nd Half27-25Carmelo Adkins makes 22-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Skinner assists)
- 2nd Half29-25Emanuel Richards makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half31-25Emanuel Richards makes layup
- 2nd Half31-28Carmelo Adkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Skinner assists)
- 2nd Half32-28Alphonzo Billups III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-30Carmelo Adkins makes layup
- 2nd Half32-32Mason Bendinger makes layup
- 2nd Half32-34Karmani Gregory makes layup
- 2nd Half35-34Jaylen Benard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Redd Thompson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half35-36Coen Collier makes layup (Karmani Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half37-36Elijah Tucker makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Redd Thompson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half37-39Carmelo Adkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Karmani Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half38-39Elijah Tucker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-42Karmani Gregory makes 25-foot three point jumper (Carmelo Adkins assists)
- 2nd Half38-44Jafeth Martinez makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half38-46Karmani Gregory makes layup
- 2nd Half41-46Emanuel Richards makes 24-foot three point jumper (Johan Nziemi assists)
- 2nd Half41-48Mason Bendinger makes layup
- 2nd Half43-48Jacoi Hutchinson makes 6-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half45-48Emanuel Richards makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half45-51Karmani Gregory makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half45-54Carmelo Adkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Karmani Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half46-54Jacoi Hutchinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-54Jacoi Hutchinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-54Elijah Tucker makes layup (Elijah Jones assists)
- 2nd Half51-54Jaylen Benard makes layup
- 2nd Half51-55Mason Bendinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-56Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-57Mason Bendinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-58Mason Bendinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-60Mason Bendinger makes layup (Karmani Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half54-60Redd Thompson Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-60Johan Nziemi makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half58-60Elijah Tucker makes 2-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half60-60Jaylen Benard makes layup
- 2nd Half60-62Karmani Gregory makes layup
- 2nd Half60-64Karmani Gregory makes layup
- 2nd Half60-65Learic Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours Longwood Lancers.
Venue
- G.B. Hodge CenterSpartanburg, SC
- Attendance703
- OfficialsJon Riggsbee, Ben Stirt, Chase Shaw
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