Radford Highlanders Defeat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 84-75
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Buccaneer Fieldhouse
Radford Highlanders 84, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 75, 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 Radford Highlanders vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?
Radford Highlanders beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 84-75 at Buccaneer Fieldhouse on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in Radford Highlanders vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?
Radford Highlanders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup at Buccaneer Fieldhouse, the Radford Highlanders secured a victory over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, finishing the game with a score of 84-75. This win marked an important moment for Radford, which improved its record to 13-11, while Charleston Southern fell to 11-13. The Highlanders' performance was characterized by their ability to maintain control in the second half, where they outscored the Buccaneers significantly.
Radford entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this matchup. Their scoring average during this stretch was 82.7 points per game, with an average of 78.3 points allowed. In contrast, Charleston Southern had struggled, going 4-6 in their last ten games and losing their last five consecutively. The Buccaneers averaged 84.3 points scored but allowed 82.7 points, indicating a defensive vulnerability that Radford capitalized on.
The Highlanders' away record stood at 3-6 before this game, while Charleston Southern had a home record of 6-5. The matchup was particularly significant as both teams had faced each other previously in the 2025 season, splitting their two meetings. Charleston Southern won the first encounter 58-54 at home, but Radford responded with a decisive 76-60 victory in the second meeting.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability, but both teams were likely looking to field their best lineups to secure a crucial win in the league. The odds from DraftKings indicated Radford as a slight favorite, with a spread of 1.5 points and a moneyline of -125 for the Highlanders, while Charleston Southern was listed at +105.
The game conditions favored a high-scoring affair, with a total set at 162.5 points, reflecting the offensive capabilities of both teams. The scoring plays highlighted the action, with key contributions from players like Lase Olalere, who made a layup assisted by Armari Carraway, and Jesse Hafemeister, who hit a long three-pointer to keep the game competitive.
As the game progressed, Radford maintained its lead through effective free-throw shooting, with Jaylon Johnson and Dennis Parker Jr. contributing crucial points from the charity stripe. Their ability to capitalize on free throws in the closing moments helped seal the victory, as Charleston Southern struggled to mount a comeback.
Overall, this game showcased the Highlanders' resilience and ability to bounce back from previous losses, while the Buccaneers will need to address their defensive issues moving forward. The matchup was a testament to the competitive nature of NCAAB, where every game can shift the momentum for teams vying for better positioning in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | RAD -1.5 | 162.5 o -115 / u -105 | Radford Highlanders -125 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers +105 |
Leaders
- PointsA'lahn Sumler28Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- AssistsA'lahn Sumler3Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- ReboundsLase Olalere7Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- PointsDel Jones27Radford Highlanders
- AssistsMari Jordan2Radford Highlanders
- ReboundsDennis Parker Jr.9Radford Highlanders
Recent form
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L584.3 scored · 82.7 allowed per game2-2 at home
- 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
- W86-83vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 3
- W89-79at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsDec 31
- W77-72at Richmond SpidersDec 28
- L76-84at Furman PaladinsDec 21
- W113-90vs North Florida OspreysDec 18
Radford Highlanders
Last 10: 6-4Streak L282.7 scored · 78.3 allowed per game2-2 away
- L83-93vs High Point PanthersJan 24
- L75-76at Winthrop EaglesJan 21
- W85-83vs Longwood LancersJan 17
- W89-80at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 15
- L72-91vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 10
- W80-61vs Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 8
- W76-69at South Carolina Upstate SpartansDec 31
- W87-44vs Shenandoah HornetsDec 28
- W97-90vs VMI KeydetsDec 21
- L83-96at William & Mary TribeDec 19
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 | Radford Highlanders | Charleston Southern Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-57 | 23-61 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 6-14 | 7-32 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 22 |
| Free throws | 26-33 | 22-36 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 25 |
| Assists | 8 | 11 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 32 |
| Fouls | 24 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 85 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half54-43Del Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-43Del Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-45A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-45Del Jones makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half57-46Trent Coleman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-49Trent Coleman makes 25-foot three point jumper (Reis Jones assists)
- 2nd Half59-49Tyson Brown makes layup (Jaylon Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half61-49Tyson Brown makes layup (Mari Jordan assists)
- 2nd Half63-49Mari Jordan makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half63-52A'lahn Sumler makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jacob Taylor assists)
- 2nd Half63-53A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-54A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-57A'lahn Sumler makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half65-57Del Jones makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half65-59A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-59Del Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-59Del Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-59Jaylon Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyson Brown assists)
- 2nd Half70-60A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-62Lase Olalere makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half70-64A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-64Dennis Parker Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-64Mari Jordan makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half73-65Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half73-66Jesse Hafemeister makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half73-67A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67Mari Jordan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-67Mari Jordan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-68A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-69A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-69Tyson Brown makes layup (Jaylon Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half79-69Del Jones makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half79-71Lase Olalere makes layup (Armari Carraway assists)
- 2nd Half79-74Jesse Hafemeister makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nate Brafford assists)
- 2nd Half80-74Jaylon Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-74Jaylon Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-74Dennis Parker Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-74Dennis Parker Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-74Dennis Parker Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-75Armari Carraway makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers, below favours Radford Highlanders.
Venue
- Buccaneer FieldhouseCharleston, SC
- Attendance812
- OfficialsRyan Sassano, R.B. Clyburn, Connor Mooney
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