NCAAB · Final

Spartans Dominate Knights in Lopsided Victory

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Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center

South Carolina Upstate Spartans 105, Southern Virginia Knights 46, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Southern Virginia Knights vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?

South Carolina Upstate Spartans beat Southern Virginia Knights 105-46 at G.B. Hodge Center on November 8, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the South Carolina Upstate Spartans defeated the Southern Virginia Knights with a final score of 105-46 at the G.B. Hodge Center. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Spartans, who improved their record to 3-1 for the season after struggling with a 2-8 record in their last ten games leading up to this matchup. The Spartans' recent form had been characterized by high-scoring games, averaging 74.7 points per game while allowing 84.4, but they showcased a dominant defensive effort against the Knights, limiting them to just 46 points.

The Spartans entered the game on a one-game winning streak, having narrowly defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 67-66 in their previous outing. This win was crucial for building momentum, especially after a series of losses that included a 75-87 defeat to California Baptist and a 63-83 loss to Gardner-Webb. At home, the Spartans had struggled with a record of 0-4 in their last five home games, but the victory against the Knights suggests they are finding their footing.

On the other hand, the Southern Virginia Knights faced a challenging start to their season, suffering three consecutive losses prior to this game, with their last game resulting in a 56-84 defeat against the Richmond Spiders. The Knights have struggled offensively, averaging just 54.3 points per game while allowing 87.3. Their away record now stands at 0-3, highlighting their difficulties in competing on the road.

In terms of previous meetings, this game marked a significant moment for both teams, but specific historical context was not provided in the block. The current matchup was critical for the Spartans to assert their dominance early in the season, especially against a struggling opponent like the Knights.

Injuries were not mentioned in the provided facts, indicating that both teams may have fielded their full rosters for this contest. The absence of key players can often impact game outcomes, but in this case, the Spartans were able to execute their game plan effectively.

The betting market had priced the Spartans as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their expected dominance in this matchup. This was evident in the final score, as the Spartans not only won but did so in a convincing manner, showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience.

The game conditions at the G.B. Hodge Center appeared favorable for the Spartans, contributing to their strong performance. Fans witnessed a variety of scoring plays, including multiple layups, jumpers, and a three-point shot that capped off the scoring for the Spartans. Notable moments included a layup by Nic Book, who contributed significantly to the Knights' scoring, but ultimately, the Knights were unable to keep pace with the Spartans.

Overall, this game served as a vital confidence booster for the Spartans as they look to build on this performance in the coming games. The Knights, conversely, will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles if they hope to turn their season around.

Leaders

PointsCarmelo Adkins23South Carolina Upstate Spartans
AssistsIsaiah Skinner6South Carolina Upstate Spartans
ReboundsBreylin Garcia9South Carolina Upstate Spartans
PointsAustin Mitchell8Southern Virginia Knights
AssistsMahad Yusuf3Southern Virginia Knights
ReboundsAbe Connolly5Southern Virginia Knights

Recent form

South Carolina Upstate Spartans

Last 10: 2-8Streak W174.7 scored · 84.4 allowed per game0-4 at home

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
L87-96vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 15
L85-92vs UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 13
L95-105vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 8
L64-75at Presbyterian Blue HoseFeb 6

Southern Virginia Knights

Last 3: 0-3Streak L354.3 scored · 87.3 allowed per game0-3 away

L56-84at Richmond SpidersNov 6
L57-82at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 12
L50-96at Radford HighlandersNov 19

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	Southern Virginia Knights	South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Field goals	18-58	37-77
Field goal %	31	48
Three-pointers	3-24	12-31
Three-point %	13	39
Free throws	7-15	19-25
Free throw %	47	76
Rebounds	38	52
Offensive rebounds	10	15
Defensive rebounds	28	37
Assists	11	20
Steals	3	15
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	22	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	3	24
Fast-break points	2	32
Points in the paint	24	50
Fouls	19	15
Largest lead	0	59

How the scoring went

1st Half22-55Learic Davis made Free Throw.
1st Half22-56Learic Davis made Free Throw.
1st Half25-56Ty Peterson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tillman Johnson.
2nd Half25-58Mason Bendinger made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
2nd Half25-60Learic Davis made Layup.
2nd Half25-62Learic Davis made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
2nd Half25-64Karmani Gregory made Jumper.
2nd Half27-64DJ Green made Jumper.
2nd Half27-66Tyler Smith made Layup.
2nd Half29-66Tillman Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half29-68Learic Davis made Dunk.
2nd Half30-68Austin Mitchell made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-69Jafeth Martinez made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-70Jafeth Martinez made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-72Mason Bendinger made Jumper.
2nd Half30-75Karmani Gregory made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carmelo Adkins.
2nd Half33-75DJ Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mason Hunter.
2nd Half33-78Carmelo Adkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Karmani Gregory.
2nd Half35-78Tillman Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Mahad Yusuf.
2nd Half35-81Carmelo Adkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Breylin Garcia.
2nd Half38-81Abe Connolly made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matthew Hale.
2nd Half38-83Kanye Jones made Layup. Assisted by Breylin Garcia.
2nd Half38-84Kanye Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-84Mason Hunter made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-86Kanye Jones made Layup.
2nd Half39-87Kanye Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-87Luke Lacey made Layup. Assisted by Mahad Yusuf.
2nd Half41-89Kanye Jones made Jumper.
2nd Half41-92CJ Rich made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Breylin Garcia.
2nd Half41-94Breylin Garcia made Layup.
2nd Half41-95CJ Rich made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-96CJ Rich made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-98Nic Book made Layup. Assisted by Breylin Garcia.
2nd Half43-98Isaac Hancey made Jumper.
2nd Half43-99Nic Book made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-100Nic Book made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-102Nic Book made Jumper.
2nd Half45-102Bridger Anderson made Layup. Assisted by Jonathan Peery.
2nd Half46-102Bridger Anderson made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-105Chico Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Skinner.

Win probability

Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours Southern Virginia Knights.