California Baptist Tops South Carolina Upstate 87-75
Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:30 PM ET · Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
California Baptist Lancers 87, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs California Baptist Lancers?
California Baptist Lancers beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 87-75 at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center on November 3, 2025.
In an exciting matchup at the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, the California Baptist Lancers defeated the South Carolina Upstate Spartans with a final score of 87-75. This victory marked California Baptist's second consecutive win over South Carolina Upstate, following their previous meeting where they also emerged victorious. The Lancers now hold a home record of 2-0 for the season, while the Spartans fall to 0-2.
California Baptist entered the game with a strong home record of 1-0 and a recent form that showed promise, despite a slight setback with a loss in their last game against the Grand Canyon Lopes. Over their last ten games, the Lancers have recorded a 6-4 record, averaging 68.2 points scored per game and allowing 67.3 points. In their last five games, they have managed a record of 4-1, with an average of 64.0 points scored and 59.8 points allowed. Their performance at home has been particularly impressive, boasting a perfect 5-0 record.
On the other hand, South Carolina Upstate has struggled significantly, entering the game with an away record of 0-1 and a disappointing overall record of 0-2. The Spartans have faced a tough stretch, losing their last three games and holding a record of 1-9 over their last ten outings. They have averaged 74.9 points scored per game while allowing a staggering 85.2 points. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 72.2 points while allowing 83.8 points, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
The scoring in this game was marked by several key plays, particularly in the second half. Tyler Smith contributed with crucial free throws, bringing the score to 72-82 at one point. Martel Williams also made significant contributions from the free-throw line, extending the lead to 85-72. Jonathan Griman capped off the scoring for California Baptist with a dunk, assisted by Jayden Jackson, which brought the score to 87-74. The Spartans managed to score a final free throw, but it was not enough to close the gap.
As for the market, California Baptist was favored to win, with their win probability at 1.0, reflecting their strong home performance and South Carolina Upstate's struggles. The conditions in the arena were favorable for the Lancers, who capitalized on their home-court advantage.
Overall, this fixture showcased California Baptist's ability to capitalize on their home advantage and maintain composure against a struggling South Carolina Upstate team. Fans should look forward to seeing how the Lancers can build on this momentum as the season progresses.
Leaders
- PointsDominique Daniels Jr.23California Baptist Lancers
- AssistsDominique Daniels Jr.6California Baptist Lancers
- ReboundsJayden Jackson8California Baptist Lancers
- PointsKarmani Gregory24South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsKarmani Gregory3South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsCarmelo Adkins6South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Recent form
California Baptist Lancers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L168.2 scored · 67.3 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L66-75at Grand Canyon LopesMar 15
- W55-51vs Tarleton State TexansMar 14
- W70-68vs UT Arlington MavericksMar 9
- W68-48vs Tarleton State TexansMar 7
- W61-57at Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 2
- L48-72at Seattle U RedhawksFeb 28
- L64-66at Grand Canyon LopesFeb 23
- W86-83vs Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 16
- L79-82at UT Arlington MavericksFeb 13
- W85-71vs Grand Canyon LopesFeb 9
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 1-9Streak L374.9 scored · 85.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- L63-83at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsMar 6
- L66-83vs Longwood LancersMar 1
- L66-88at High Point PanthersFeb 27
- W79-69at Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 22
- L87-96vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 15
- L85-92vs UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 13
- L95-105vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 8
- L64-75at Presbyterian Blue HoseFeb 6
- L69-79at Radford HighlandersFeb 1
- L75-82vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 29
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 |
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
Box score
| Stat | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | California Baptist Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-54 | 34-64 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 5-17 | 7-16 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 44 |
| Free throws | 20-29 | 12-21 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 25 |
| Assists | 5 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 54 |
| Fouls | 19 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-59Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-59Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-59Breylin Garcia made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half47-59Tyler Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-59Breylin Garcia made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-59Breylin Garcia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-59Carmelo Adkins made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-59Tyler Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-59Tyler Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-61Martel Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-61Karmani Gregory made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-63Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-65Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-65Nic Book made Layup. Assisted by Karmani Gregory.
- 2nd Half60-65Learic Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-68Dominique Daniels Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-68Karmani Gregory made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-70Thomas Ndong made Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-71Miles Daniels made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-71Learic Davis made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half64-72Miles Daniels made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-73Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-74Dominique Daniels Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-74Coen Collier made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-76Thomas Ndong made Dunk. Assisted by Jayden Jackson.
- 2nd Half65-78Dominique Daniels Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-78Karmani Gregory made Layup.
- 2nd Half69-78Learic Davis made Dunk.
- 2nd Half69-80Jonathan Griman made Dunk. Assisted by Miles Daniels.
- 2nd Half70-80Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-81Miles Daniels made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-82Miles Daniels made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-82Tyler Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-82Tyler Smith made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-83Jayden Jackson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-84Martel Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-85Martel Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-85Karmani Gregory made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-87Jonathan Griman made Dunk. Assisted by Jayden Jackson.
- 2nd Half75-87Isaiah Skinner made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours California Baptist Lancers, below favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans.
Venue
- Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events CenterRiverside, CA
- Attendance4386
- OfficialsIsaiah Conrad, Layne Barney, Tala Vahedi
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