South Carolina Upstate Defeats North Carolina Central 82-67
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center
South Carolina Upstate Spartans 82, North Carolina Central Eagles 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
South Carolina Upstate Spartans beat North Carolina Central Eagles 82-67 at G.B. Hodge Center on November 25, 2025.
Who was favored in North Carolina Central Eagles vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
South Carolina Upstate Spartans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -345 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the South Carolina Upstate Spartans secured an 82-67 victory over the North Carolina Central Eagles at the G.B. Hodge Center. This win is significant as it highlights the Spartans' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, improving their home record to 3-2 this season.
The Spartans entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a 4-4 overall record and having lost their last three games. Their last five games showed a record of 2-3, with an impressive average of 85.4 points scored, while allowing 66.4 points. In contrast, the Eagles, with a 2-6 record, have struggled on the road, now sitting at 1-7 away from home. Their recent form also reflects inconsistency, with a 3-7 record over their last ten games and an average of 70.7 points scored against 82.2 points allowed.
The Spartans' scoring prowess was evident as they averaged 76.4 points per game while allowing 73.9. Their recent scoring trends suggested they could be a high-scoring team, especially at home. The Eagles, however, have faced challenges defensively, as indicated by their average points allowed, which is significantly higher than their scoring average.
In terms of previous meetings, this particular matchup was a fresh encounter, with no recent history between the two teams affecting the current dynamics. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their best players.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Spartans favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 148.5. The home moneyline was priced at -345.0, while the away moneyline stood at 275.0, reflecting the perception of the Spartans as the stronger team in this matchup.
Conditions during the game were typical for an indoor basketball setting, with no adverse weather factors to consider. As the game progressed, the Spartans maintained a strong lead, showcasing their ability to convert free throws effectively in the closing moments. Key scoring plays included multiple free throws from players like Gage Lattimore and Karmani Gregory, which helped seal the victory.
Overall, the Spartans demonstrated their offensive capabilities and ability to control the game, while the Eagles will need to reassess their defensive strategies moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UPST -7.5 | 148.5 o -115 / u -115 | North Carolina Central Eagles +275 · South Carolina Upstate Spartans -345 |
Leaders
- PointsMason Bendinger19South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsKarmani Gregory5South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsJafeth Martinez5South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- PointsGage Lattimore17North Carolina Central Eagles
- AssistsDionte Johnson4North Carolina Central Eagles
- ReboundsKhouri Carvey6North Carolina Central Eagles
Recent form
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 3-7Streak L376.4 scored · 73.9 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L64-72at West Georgia WolvesNov 22
- L84-88vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 20
- L60-73at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 16
- W114-53vs Bob Jones BruinsNov 13
- W105-46vs Southern Virginia KnightsNov 8
- W67-66at Fresno State BulldogsNov 6
- L75-87at California Baptist LancersNov 4
- L63-83at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsMar 6
- L66-83vs Longwood LancersMar 1
- L66-88at High Point PanthersFeb 27
North Carolina Central Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L170.7 scored · 82.2 allowed per game1-7 away
- L55-74at Dayton FlyersNov 22
- W123-67vs Toccoa Falls EaglesNov 19
- L53-97at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 15
- W77-61vs Bluefield State Big BlueNov 13
- L54-76at App State MountaineersNov 9
- L62-81at Virginia CavaliersNov 8
- L66-114at NC State WolfpackNov 4
- L67-88at South Carolina State BulldogsMar 15
- W79-77at Delaware State HornetsMar 14
- L71-87at South Carolina State BulldogsMar 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 24-11 | - | 11-3 |
| Morgan State | 14-16 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Norfolk State | 15-17 | 3 | 8-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 14-18 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Carolina State | 10-22 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 9-23 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Coppin State | 7-24 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 9 | 2-12 |
| 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 | North Carolina Central Eagles | South Carolina Upstate Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-60 | 27-53 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 5-16 | 9-20 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 45 |
| Free throws | 24-32 | 19-26 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 27 |
| Assists | 10 | 20 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 34 |
| Fouls | 24 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-45Khouri Carvey made Layup. Assisted by Dionte Johnson.
- 2nd Half37-48Karmani Gregory made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Coen Collier.
- 2nd Half39-48Gage Lattimore made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-48Gage Lattimore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dionte Johnson.
- 2nd Half42-50Coen Collier made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half42-52Karmani Gregory made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half42-55Isaiah Skinner made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-55Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-55Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-58Mason Bendinger made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half45-58Kyric Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-60Kanye Jones made Layup. Assisted by Mason Bendinger.
- 2nd Half48-60Jae Slack made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dionte Johnson.
- 2nd Half48-62Jafeth Martinez made Layup. Assisted by Karmani Gregory.
- 2nd Half51-62Jae Slack made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gage Lattimore.
- 2nd Half51-64Jafeth Martinez made Layup. Assisted by Karmani Gregory.
- 2nd Half51-67Mason Bendinger made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Skinner.
- 2nd Half51-69Mason Bendinger made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-69Khouri Carvey made Layup. Assisted by Tekao Carpenter.
- 2nd Half53-70Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-71Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-74Carmelo Adkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half55-74Khouri Carvey made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-74Khouri Carvey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-74Kyric Davis made Layup. Assisted by Gage Lattimore.
- 2nd Half60-74Kyric Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-75Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-76Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-78Learic Davis made Dunk.
- 2nd Half61-78Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-78Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-79Karmani Gregory made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-80Karmani Gregory made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-80Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-80Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-81Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-81Gage Lattimore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-82Karmani Gregory made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-82Jae Slack made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-82Jae Slack made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours North Carolina Central Eagles.
Venue
- G.B. Hodge CenterSpartanburg, SC
- Attendance357
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