Winthrop Eagles Edge Spartans in Close Contest
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Winthrop Coliseum
Winthrop Eagles 68, 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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Quick answers
Who won South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs Winthrop Eagles?
Winthrop Eagles beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 68-64 at Winthrop Coliseum on February 19, 2026.
Who was favored in South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs Winthrop Eagles?
Winthrop Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Winthrop Eagles narrowly defeated the South Carolina Upstate Spartans with a final score of 68-64 at Winthrop Coliseum. This victory continued Winthrop's impressive form, extending their winning streak to ten games, while the Spartans have now lost their last two games.
Winthrop's recent performance has been remarkable, boasting a record of 10-0 in their last ten games. They have averaged 81.7 points per game during this stretch, while allowing 72.4 points. Their home record stands at 5-0, demonstrating their dominance on their home court. In contrast, South Carolina Upstate has struggled recently, with a 3-7 record in their last ten games and an average of 71.6 points scored, alongside 79.8 points allowed. Their away record is particularly concerning, sitting at 1-4.
Historically, this matchup has favored Winthrop, as they have won all three previous meetings against the Spartans in the current season and the last. The most recent encounter prior to this game took place on January 10, 2026, where Winthrop secured a convincing 71-50 victory. In their previous two meetings in the 2025 season, Winthrop also emerged victorious, winning 105-95 and 95-76.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but it's worth noting that both teams have had their share of challenges throughout the season.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Winthrop as a strong favorite with a spread of -13.5, indicating a high level of confidence in their ability to win. The total points line was set at 158.5, with odds of -105.0 for the over and -115.0 for the under, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game.
The game conditions were typical for a late February evening, and the atmosphere in Winthrop Coliseum was charged as fans rallied behind their team. Viewers were treated to a competitive game, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times, but ultimately, Winthrop's strong finish secured the win.
Key moments in the second half included Mason Bendinger's layup that brought the Spartans within striking distance at 65-57, followed by a crucial three-pointer from Karmani Gregory that narrowed the gap to 60-65. However, Winthrop maintained composure down the stretch, with Logan Duncomb and Karmani Gregory contributing free throws that sealed the game.
Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of the Winthrop Eagles as they continue their impressive run, while the Spartans will look to regroup and find a way to turn their fortunes around in the coming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WIN -13.5 | 158.5 o -105 / u -115 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans +850 · Winthrop Eagles -1450 |
Leaders
- PointsLogan Duncomb24Winthrop Eagles
- AssistsLogan Duncomb4Winthrop Eagles
- ReboundsLogan Duncomb16Winthrop Eagles
- PointsCarmelo Adkins21South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsKarmani Gregory2South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsBreylin Garcia7South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Recent form
Winthrop Eagles
Last 10: 10-0Streak W1081.7 scored · 72.4 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W103-85at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 13
- W79-74vs Longwood LancersFeb 7
- W80-78at Radford HighlandersFeb 5
- W84-71vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 31
- W82-72at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 24
- W76-75vs Radford HighlandersJan 21
- W69-67at UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 17
- W92-75vs High Point PanthersJan 14
- W71-50at South Carolina Upstate SpartansJan 10
- W81-77vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 7
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 3-7Streak L271.6 scored · 79.8 allowed per game1-4 away
- L75-82at Longwood LancersFeb 14
- L70-95vs High Point PanthersFeb 13
- W100-94vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 7
- L67-76at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 4
- W65-60vs Longwood LancersJan 30
- L65-67at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 24
- L69-83vs UNC Asheville BulldogsJan 21
- L69-89at High Point PanthersJan 18
- W86-81at Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 15
- L50-71vs Winthrop EaglesJan 10
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 | Winthrop Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-58 | 23-54 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 7-31 | 7-23 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 30 |
| Free throws | 17-22 | 15-25 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 31 |
| Assists | 7 | 13 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 1 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 32 |
| Fouls | 23 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 28 | 57 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half30-38Kody Clouet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half30-40Kareem Rozier makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half32-40Breylin Garcia makes layup
- 2nd Half33-40Karmani Gregory makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-40Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-40Karmani Gregory makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half36-43Daylen Berry makes 31-foot three point jumper (Josh Meo assists)
- 2nd Half38-43Carmelo Adkins makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half38-45Josh Meo makes layup
- 2nd Half39-45Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-45Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-47Kody Clouet makes layup (Isaiah Wilson assists)
- 2nd Half42-47Carmelo Adkins makes layup
- 2nd Half42-49Kareem Rozier makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half42-50Kareem Rozier makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-50Jafeth Martinez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-50Jafeth Martinez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-53Seifeldin Hendawy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Logan Duncomb assists)
- 2nd Half46-53Karmani Gregory makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half49-53Carmelo Adkins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Karmani Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half49-54Tommy Kamarad makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-54Karmani Gregory makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-55Kody Clouet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-56Kody Clouet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-58Logan Duncomb makes layup (Isaiah Wilson assists)
- 2nd Half50-59Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-59Jafeth Martinez makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Carmelo Adkins assists)
- 2nd Half52-61Tommy Kamarad makes layup (Logan Duncomb assists)
- 2nd Half52-62Logan Duncomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-63Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-63Karmani Gregory makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half55-65Logan Duncomb makes layup
- 2nd Half57-65Mason Bendinger makes layup (Jafeth Martinez assists)
- 2nd Half60-65Karmani Gregory makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Skinner assists)
- 2nd Half61-65Mason Bendinger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-65Mason Bendinger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-67Logan Duncomb makes layup
- 2nd Half63-67Karmani Gregory makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-67Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-68Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Winthrop Eagles, below favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans.
Venue
- Winthrop ColiseumRock Hill, SC
- Attendance1932
- OfficialsTrey Styons, Chase Shaw, Connor Penn
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