Spartans Edge Buccaneers in Overtime Thriller
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Buccaneer Fieldhouse
South Carolina Upstate Spartans 86, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 81, 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 South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?
South Carolina Upstate Spartans beat Charleston Southern Buccaneers 86-81 at Buccaneer Fieldhouse on January 14, 2026.
Who was favored in South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?
Charleston Southern Buccaneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.
In a gripping overtime battle, the South Carolina Upstate Spartans triumphed over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers with a final score of 86-81. This matchup, held at the Buccaneer Fieldhouse, showcased the resilience of the Spartans, who managed to break a four-game losing streak with this victory.
Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. The Buccaneers, boasting a home record of 11-9, had a mixed performance in their last ten games, recording a 6-4 streak. However, they faced challenges recently, suffering two consecutive losses, including a narrow defeat to the High Point Panthers just five days prior, where they lost 82-84. Charleston Southern averaged 86.4 points scored and allowed 75.3 points during this stretch, indicating their high-scoring potential but also vulnerability on defense.
On the other hand, the Spartans, with an away record of 9-10, had struggled significantly, entering the game on a four-game losing streak. Their recent performance showed a record of 4-6 in the last ten games, with an average of 72.5 points scored and 73.9 points allowed. Their most recent game resulted in a heavy defeat against the Winthrop Eagles, where they lost 50-71, highlighting their offensive struggles.
The matchup also featured a balanced historical context, with both teams having won one game each in their previous two encounters during the 2025 season. The Buccaneers had previously defeated the Spartans 82-75 on January 29, 2025, but lost 69-79 in their subsequent meeting on February 22, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability for either team, which could have influenced the game dynamics.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Buccaneers favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 155.5. The odds reflected the perception of Charleston Southern as the stronger team, but the Spartans’ performance in overtime proved the odds were not indicative of the outcome.
The conditions in the Buccaneer Fieldhouse were typical for a college basketball game, providing an energetic atmosphere that likely contributed to the competitive nature of the match.
As the game unfolded, both teams exchanged leads, with the Spartans ultimately pulling ahead in overtime. Key moments included Mason Bendinger's crucial hook shots and Karmani Gregory's pivotal three-pointer, which helped secure the win for South Carolina Upstate. The final scoring plays showcased the Spartans' ability to execute under pressure, ultimately sealing their victory and giving them a much-needed boost in confidence as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CHSO -6.5 | 155.5 o -112 / u -108 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans +215 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers -265 |
Leaders
- PointsA'lahn Sumler35Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- AssistsA'lahn Sumler5Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- ReboundsBrycen Blaine11Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- PointsLearic Davis22South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsTyler Smith3South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsCarmelo Adkins9South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Recent form
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L286.4 scored · 75.3 allowed per game4-1 at home
- 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
- W84-44vs South Carolina State BulldogsDec 9
- W124-63vs Warren Wilson OwlsDec 5
- L56-73at UT Martin SkyhawksDec 2
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 4-6Streak L472.5 scored · 73.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- L62-80at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 13
- W78-67vs Western Carolina CatamountsDec 6
- W85-78vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 4
- L63-72at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 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 |
Box score
| Stat | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | Charleston Southern Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-76 | 30-62 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 4-12 | 8-25 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 32 |
| Free throws | 16-25 | 13-25 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 52 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Assists | 6 | 17 |
| Steals | 5 | 2 |
| Blocks | 3 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 38 |
| Fouls | 21 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 25 | 59 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-50Karmani Gregory makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-50Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-50Learic Davis makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-50Karmani Gregory makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half54-53A'lahn Sumler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lase Olalere assists)
- 2nd Half56-53Carmelo Adkins makes layup (Tyler Smith assists)
- 2nd Half56-54Reis Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-54Breylin Garcia makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half58-55A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-56A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-56Mason Bendinger makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half60-58Brycen Blaine makes layup
- 2nd Half61-58Jafeth Martinez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-61A'lahn Sumler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Reis Jones assists)
- 2nd Half61-63Brycen Blaine makes layup
- 2nd Half61-64A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-64Breylin Garcia makes layup
- 2nd Half63-66Brycen Blaine makes layup
- 2nd Half64-66Learic Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-67A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-68A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-70Jesse Hafemeister makes layup (A'lahn Sumler assists)
- 2nd Half64-72A'lahn Sumler makes layup
- 2nd Half66-72Mason Bendinger makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half67-72Learic Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-72Learic Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-72Learic Davis makes layup (Tyler Smith assists)
- 2nd Half72-72Carmelo Adkins makes layup
- OT72-74Reis Jones makes 5-foot dunk (A'lahn Sumler assists)
- OT72-75A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT74-75Learic Davis makes layup
- OT74-77A'lahn Sumler makes layup
- OT76-77Mason Bendinger makes 7-foot hook shot (Karmani Gregory assists)
- OT79-77Learic Davis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Karmani Gregory assists)
- OT81-77Mason Bendinger makes 6-foot hook shot
- OT81-79Brycen Blaine makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- OT84-79Karmani Gregory makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- OT84-81A'lahn Sumler makes layup
- OT85-81Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT86-81Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers, below favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans.
Venue
- Buccaneer FieldhouseCharleston, SC
- Attendance589
- OfficialsJ.W. Lucas, Ryan Sassano, Joe Switzer
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