West Georgia Wolves Defeat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 72-64
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · The Coliseum
West Georgia Wolves 72, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 64, 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 West Georgia Wolves?
West Georgia Wolves beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 72-64 at The Coliseum on November 21, 2025.
The West Georgia Wolves secured a solid victory over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans with a final score of 72-64 at The Coliseum. This win marks a continuation of the Wolves' recent upward trend, as they have now won their last two games, improving their overall record to 4-2 for the season.
In their last ten games, the Wolves have maintained a balanced record of 5-5, with an average of 74.0 points scored per game and 78.3 points allowed. Their recent form shows a scoring average of 79.2 points in the last five games, while allowing 80.6 points, indicating a propensity for high-scoring contests. They have performed decently at home, holding a 3-2 record in their own venue.
On the other hand, the Spartans have struggled recently, losing their last two games, which has contributed to a 3-4 record this season. Their overall performance in the last ten games stands at 4-6, with an average of 77.9 points scored and 73.6 points allowed. In their last five games, they have averaged 86.0 points scored, but have also allowed only 65.2 points, indicating some inconsistency in their defensive efforts. Their away record is currently 2-4, reflecting challenges when playing outside their home arena.
The matchup between these two teams has historical significance, as both have faced off in previous seasons, but the specifics of those encounters were not detailed in the provided information. In this game, the Wolves were able to leverage their home advantage effectively, demonstrating their ability to perform well in familiar surroundings.
In terms of player performance, the scoring plays in the second half highlighted key moments that contributed to the Wolves' victory. Notably, Shelton Williams-Dryden made several crucial free throws, helping to extend the Wolves' lead as the game progressed. The Spartans attempted to mount a comeback, with players like Josh Smith and Carmelo Adkins contributing to their scoring efforts, but ultimately fell short.
The market had priced the Wolves as significant favorites, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The conditions of the game were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, as both teams sought to improve their standings. With the Wolves' home win probability at 1.0, it was clear they were expected to perform well in front of their home crowd.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of offensive strategies and defensive adjustments. The Wolves' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities, particularly from Williams-Dryden, proved pivotal in maintaining their lead. The Spartans, despite their efforts, could not close the gap in the final moments, underscoring the Wolves' resilience and determination to secure the win.
Overall, this matchup showcased the Wolves' strengths at home and the Spartans' difficulties on the road, setting the stage for future contests as both teams look to refine their strategies moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsShelton Williams-Dryden22West Georgia Wolves
- AssistsKolten Griffin5West Georgia Wolves
- ReboundsShelton Williams-Dryden17West Georgia Wolves
- PointsMason Bendinger21South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsTyler Smith5South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsJafeth Martinez12South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Recent form
West Georgia Wolves
Last 10: 5-5Streak W274 scored · 78.3 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W61-59at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 18
- W100-92vs The Citadel BulldogsNov 15
- L62-83at UCLA BruinsNov 11
- W120-83vs Huntingdon HawksNov 8
- L53-86at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 4
- W73-70vs Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 27
- L57-72vs Queens University RoyalsFeb 25
- L71-82vs Central Arkansas BearsFeb 21
- L62-80at North Alabama LionsFeb 19
- W81-76at Bellarmine KnightsFeb 15
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 4-6Streak L277.9 scored · 73.6 allowed per game2-4 away
- 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
- W79-69at Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 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 |
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | West Georgia Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-69 | 29-63 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 6-24 | 4-12 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 33 |
| Free throws | 10-16 | 10-12 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 34 |
| Assists | 14 | 12 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 42 |
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 11 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half28-39Kolten Griffin made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-39Jafeth Martinez made Dunk.
- 2nd Half32-39Mason Bendinger made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half34-39Carmelo Adkins made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-41Shelton Williams-Dryden made Jumper.
- 2nd Half37-41Learic Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carmelo Adkins.
- 2nd Half37-43Shelton Williams-Dryden made Jumper.
- 2nd Half37-46Josh Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Shelton Williams-Dryden.
- 2nd Half39-46Mason Bendinger made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-48Josh Smith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half39-50Josh Smith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-50Jafeth Martinez made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half42-50Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-50Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-52Kolten Griffin made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half44-52Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-52Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-52Carmelo Adkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-53JaVar Daniel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-54JaVar Daniel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-56Kolten Griffin made Jumper.
- 2nd Half48-56Karmani Gregory made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-56Mason Bendinger made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-56Isaiah Skinner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Karmani Gregory.
- 2nd Half53-58Shelton Williams-Dryden made Jumper. Assisted by Kolten Griffin.
- 2nd Half53-60Josh Smith made Layup. Assisted by JaVar Daniel.
- 2nd Half53-61Shelton Williams-Dryden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-62Shelton Williams-Dryden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-64Josh Smith made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-64Mason Bendinger made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-66Kenneth Chime made Dunk. Assisted by Kolten Griffin.
- 2nd Half58-66Carmelo Adkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Karmani Gregory.
- 2nd Half58-68Josh Smith made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-68Learic Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-68Carmelo Adkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
- 2nd Half64-68Tyler Smith made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-69Shelton Williams-Dryden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-70Shelton Williams-Dryden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-71Shelton Williams-Dryden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-72Shelton Williams-Dryden made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours West Georgia Wolves, below favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans.
Venue
- The ColiseumCarrollton, GA
- Attendance522
- OfficialsNick Meyer, Evan Berg, Donta Carter
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