Presbyterian Tops South Carolina Upstate 86-77 in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Templeton Center
Presbyterian Blue Hose 86, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 77, 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 Presbyterian Blue Hose?
Presbyterian Blue Hose beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 86-77 at Templeton Center on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs Presbyterian Blue Hose?
Presbyterian Blue Hose were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup, the Presbyterian Blue Hose emerged victorious over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans with a final score of 86-77. This game, held at the Templeton Center, showcased both teams' determination, but it was Presbyterian who ultimately secured the win. With this result, Presbyterian improved their record to 9-8, while South Carolina Upstate fell to 8-10.
Both teams entered the game with similar records, Presbyterian at 8-8 and South Carolina Upstate at 8-9. Presbyterian had a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, with a current winning streak of one. They averaged 68.8 points scored while allowing 66.8 points during this span. In their last five games, they had a record of 2-3, scoring an average of 72.2 points and allowing 72.0 points.
On the other hand, South Carolina Upstate had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games and was on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 74.4 points scored and allowed 72.1 points during this stretch. Their last five games also showed a record of 2-3, with an average of 74.4 points scored and 73.0 points allowed.
When considering home and away performances, Presbyterian had a home record of 3-0 in their last three games, while South Carolina Upstate struggled with a 1-4 away record. This home advantage likely played a role in Presbyterian's success in this matchup.
In terms of previous meetings, the teams had faced off twice in the current season, with each team winning one game. Presbyterian won their last encounter on February 6, 2025, with a score of 75-64, while South Carolina Upstate had previously defeated Presbyterian 77-67 on January 9, 2025.
Injury reports were not detailed in the provided facts, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this contest. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Presbyterian favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 137.5. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of the teams' records and performances.
The game conditions were typical for a January evening, providing a solid atmosphere for college basketball. Fans at the Templeton Center witnessed a thrilling contest, with key moments including Tyler Smith's driving layup and Karmani Gregory's long-range three-pointer, which highlighted the offensive capabilities of both teams.
Overall, this matchup was significant not only for its immediate implications on the standings but also for the rivalry between the two programs, as they continue to build their narratives in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PRES -1.5 | 137.5 o -110 / u -110 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans +110 · Presbyterian Blue Hose -130 |
Leaders
- PointsJonah Pierce29Presbyterian Blue Hose
- AssistsCarl Parrish4Presbyterian Blue Hose
- ReboundsJaylen Peterson13Presbyterian Blue Hose
- PointsLearic Davis18South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsKarmani Gregory4South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsBreylin Garcia5South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Recent form
Presbyterian Blue Hose
Last 10: 4-6Streak W168.8 scored · 66.8 allowed per game3-0 at home
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- L53-74at East Carolina PiratesDec 18
- W80-72vs Morehead State EaglesDec 6
- L56-63at Wofford TerriersDec 4
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South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 5-5Streak L274.4 scored · 72.1 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- W82-67vs North Carolina Central EaglesNov 26
- L64-72at West Georgia WolvesNov 22
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 | Presbyterian Blue Hose |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-54 | 26-47 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 8-17 | 3-8 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 38 |
| Free throws | 13-22 | 31-43 |
| Free throw % | 59 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 24 |
| Assists | 11 | 14 |
| Steals | 4 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 40 |
| Fouls | 32 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 16 | 76 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-56Triston Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-57Triston Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-57Learic Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-59Jonah Pierce makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half56-59Karmani Gregory makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half56-60Jonah Pierce makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-60Isaiah Skinner makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half58-62Jonah Pierce makes driving layup (Iverson King assists)
- 2nd Half58-63Jonah Pierce makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-64Triston Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-65Triston Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-65Breylin Garcia makes layup
- 2nd Half60-66Triston Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Triston Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Jonah Pierce makes driving layup (Triston Wilson assists)
- 2nd Half60-70Jonah Pierce makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-70Learic Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-71Jonah Pierce makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-72Triston Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-73Triston Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-73Learic Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Karmani Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half66-73Learic Davis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-74Jaylen Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-74Mason Bendinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-74Mason Bendinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-75Jonah Pierce makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-76Triston Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-77Triston Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-78Jaylen Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-79Jaylen Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-79Carmelo Adkins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-81Jonah Pierce makes 6-foot dunk (Triston Wilson assists)
- 2nd Half72-81Tyler Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-82Jonah Pierce makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-82Karmani Gregory makes 26-foot three pointer (Tyler Smith assists)
- 2nd Half75-83Carl Parrish makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-84Carl Parrish makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-84Tyler Smith makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half77-85Triston Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-86Triston Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Presbyterian Blue Hose, below favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans.
Venue
- Templeton CenterClinton, SC
- Attendance415
- OfficialsSean Lineberger, Owen Luckie, Chandler Burton
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