NCAAB · Final

Tennessee Tech Edges South Carolina Upstate in Close Contest

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 88, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 88-84 at G.B. Hodge Center on November 19, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defeated the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 88-84 at the G.B. Hodge Center on November 20, 2025. This game was significant as both teams entered with identical records of 3-3, making the outcome crucial for establishing early momentum in the season.

The Spartans have struggled recently, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and a current losing streak of one. They have averaged 71.1 points while allowing 74.6 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games show a slight decline in form, with an average of 66.8 points scored and 67.8 points allowed. At home, they have performed better, holding a 4-2 record, but they have yet to secure a victory on the road, going 0-4.

Conversely, the Golden Eagles have shown a more favorable form, recording a 6-4 record in their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. They have averaged 73.2 points scored and allowed 70.3 points during this span. In their last five outings, Tennessee Tech has managed to score an average of 67.6 points while allowing 67.2 points. Their home record stands at 4-1, while they have a 2-3 record in away games.

This matchup was not the first between the two teams, as they faced each other earlier in the season on November 20, 2025, where Tennessee Tech also emerged victorious with a score of 88-84. This history added an extra layer of competitiveness to the game.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players affected, suggesting that both teams were at full strength for this encounter.

The market had priced Tennessee Tech as the favorite, reflecting their recent form and previous victory over the Spartans. The game was expected to be competitive, and the odds were attributed to the provider, although specific figures were not detailed in the block.

Conditions for the game were not elaborated upon, but typical indoor basketball conditions applied, with the venue being the G.B. Hodge Center.

Viewers were treated to a thrilling contest, with key moments including multiple scoring plays in the second half that kept the game close. Mekhi Cameron was instrumental for Tennessee Tech, contributing significantly with crucial layups and free throws that helped seal the victory. The final scoring plays highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the game, with both teams exchanging leads and maintaining pressure until the final whistle.

Ultimately, the Golden Eagles' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities in the closing moments proved decisive, allowing them to secure a narrow win over the Spartans.

Leaders

PointsCarmelo Adkins22South Carolina Upstate Spartans
AssistsTyler Smith8South Carolina Upstate Spartans
ReboundsLearic Davis6South Carolina Upstate Spartans
PointsMekhi Cameron20Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
AssistsTy Owens4Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
ReboundsJacobe Whitted8Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Recent form

South Carolina Upstate Spartans

Last 10: 4-6Streak L171.1 scored · 74.6 allowed per game4-2 at home

L64-65vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsMar 5
W71-61vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 28
L59-71at Radford HighlandersFeb 27
W76-74vs Presbyterian Blue HoseFeb 21
L64-68at Winthrop EaglesFeb 19
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

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Last 10: 6-4Streak L273.2 scored · 70.3 allowed per game2-3 away

L73-89at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 28
L49-64at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 27
W72-57vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 21
W62-52vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 20
W82-74at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 14
L66-73at Morehead State EaglesFeb 13
L54-60vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 7
W97-72vs Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 6
W90-85at Tennessee State TigersFeb 3
W87-77vs Little Rock TrojansJan 31

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17
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	Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles	South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Field goals	27-55	31-65
Field goal %	49	48
Three-pointers	8-21	5-26
Three-point %	38	19
Free throws	26-32	17-27
Free throw %	81	63
Rebounds	42	29
Offensive rebounds	10	10
Defensive rebounds	32	19
Assists	10	15
Steals	7	9
Blocks	4	5
Turnovers	17	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	22
Fast-break points	12	18
Points in the paint	34	48
Fouls	23	21
Largest lead	11	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half53-55Tyler Smith made Layup.
2nd Half54-55Ty Owens made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-55Ja'Quavian Florence made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-57Mason Bendinger made Layup. Assisted by Coen Collier.
2nd Half57-57Ja'Quavian Florence made Layup.
2nd Half57-58Coen Collier made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-58Ja'Quavian Florence made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-58Mekhi Cameron made Layup.
2nd Half63-58Jah'Kim Payne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dani Pounds.
2nd Half63-60Mason Bendinger made Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
2nd Half65-60Dani Pounds made Layup.
2nd Half65-62Mason Bendinger made Layup.
2nd Half65-63Mason Bendinger made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-63Dani Pounds made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-63Dani Pounds made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-63Dani Pounds made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-63Dani Pounds made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-63Dani Pounds made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-63Dani Pounds made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-65Mason Bendinger made Jumper.
2nd Half73-65Jah'Kim Payne made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half73-67Jafeth Martinez made Dunk. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
2nd Half73-69Tyler Smith made Layup.
2nd Half74-69Ja'Quavian Florence made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-71Carmelo Adkins made Layup.
2nd Half76-71JaJuan Nicholls made Layup.
2nd Half76-74Carmelo Adkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
2nd Half78-74JaJuan Nicholls made Layup.
2nd Half78-76Karmani Gregory made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Smith.
2nd Half80-76Ja'Quavian Florence made Layup.
2nd Half82-76Ja'Quavian Florence made Layup.
2nd Half82-78Mason Bendinger made Layup.
2nd Half84-78Mekhi Cameron made Layup.
2nd Half84-80Karmani Gregory made Layup.
2nd Half84-82Carmelo Adkins made Jumper.
2nd Half85-82Mekhi Cameron made Free Throw.
2nd Half86-82Mekhi Cameron made Free Throw.
2nd Half86-84Mason Bendinger made Layup. Assisted by Karmani Gregory.
2nd Half87-84Mekhi Cameron made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-84Mekhi Cameron made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.