NCAAB · Final

Chanticleers Edge Bobcats in Thrilling Finish

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · The HTC Center

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 72, Texas State Bobcats 70, 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 Texas State Bobcats vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers beat Texas State Bobcats 72-70 at The HTC Center on January 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Texas State Bobcats vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers narrowly defeated the Texas State Bobcats with a final score of 72-70 at The HTC Center on January 23, 2026. This victory marked the Chanticleers' third consecutive win, showcasing their recent resurgence in form. Over their last ten games, Coastal Carolina has maintained a record of 5-5, with an average of 70.3 points scored per game and 74.6 points allowed. Their recent performances have seen them improve, particularly in their last five games, where they averaged 73.6 points scored and allowed 75.8 points, indicating a slight uptick in offensive efficiency despite defensive challenges.

On the other hand, the Texas State Bobcats also hold a record of 5-5 in their last ten outings, averaging 74.4 points scored and 77.7 points allowed. They have shown resilience, winning their last two games leading up to this fixture. However, their overall away record of 1-4 highlights the struggles they have faced outside their home venue. In contrast, Coastal Carolina has performed better on the road than at home, with a 4-2 record in away games compared to 1-3 at home in their last ten.

The matchup was particularly interesting given the teams' previous meetings, although the block does not provide specific details on past encounters. The current form of both teams and their standings added an extra layer of significance to this game, as each sought to establish momentum in the league.

In terms of injuries, the block does not mention any specific players affected, which suggests both teams may have been at full strength for this contest. This absence of injury concerns likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Chanticleers favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. The odds reflected a closely matched contest, with the home moneyline at -135.0 and the away moneyline at 114.0. This pricing indicated that the market expected a tight game, which ultimately came to fruition.

Conditions at The HTC Center were conducive to a strong matchup, with both teams having the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of their fans. The game was marked by a series of scoring plays in the second half that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Notably, Rasheed Jones played a crucial role in the closing moments, making three consecutive free throws that secured the win for Coastal Carolina, turning a 70-70 tie into a 72-70 lead.

Viewers were treated to an intense battle, with both teams exchanging leads and showcasing their offensive capabilities. The final moments saw key plays that highlighted the pressure and stakes of the game, making it a thrilling encounter for fans of NCAAB basketball. The Chanticleers' ability to close out the game successfully demonstrates their improvement and potential as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CCU -1.5	140.5 o -108 / u -112	Texas State Bobcats +114 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -135

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Leaders

PointsJoshua Beadle32Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
AssistsAJ Dancler3Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
ReboundsJoshua Beadle7Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
PointsMark Drone24Texas State Bobcats
AssistsDJ Hall2Texas State Bobcats
ReboundsDJ Hall7Texas State Bobcats

Recent form

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W370.3 scored · 74.6 allowed per game1-3 at home

W79-75at Georgia Southern EaglesJan 17
W85-83at Marshall Thundering HerdJan 15
W67-62vs App State MountaineersJan 10
L66-70vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 9
L71-89vs Georgia State PanthersJan 3
L81-82vs Georgia Southern EaglesJan 1
W68-62at Saint Joseph's HawksDec 23
W76-74at Old Dominion MonarchsDec 20
L49-67at App State MountaineersDec 18
L61-82at Grand Canyon LopesDec 14

Texas State Bobcats

Last 10: 5-5Streak W274.4 scored · 77.7 allowed per game1-4 away

W74-67vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 17
W59-54vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 15
L82-83at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 10
L70-80at Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 9
W84-79at UL Monroe WarhawksJan 3
L80-100at Troy TrojansDec 31
W67-65vs South Alabama JaguarsDec 20
L70-89vs Arkansas State Red WolvesDec 18
W86-83vs Southern JaguarsDec 11
L72-77at Rice OwlsDec 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Troy	22-12	-	12-6
South Alabama	21-12	1	11-7
Arkansas State	20-12	1	11-7
Texas State	19-13	1	11-7
Marshall	19-13	1	11-7
Coastal Carolina	19-13	1	11-7
App State	19-13	1	11-7
James Madison	18-15	3	9-9
Southern Miss	19-16	3	9-9
Georgia Southern	21-16	4	8-10
Old Dominion	12-21	5	7-11
Louisiana	11-22	5	7-11
Georgia State	10-22	5	7-11
UL Monroe	4-28	11	1-17

Box score

Stat	Texas State Bobcats	Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Field goals	25-66	22-53
Field goal %	38	42
Three-pointers	1-13	6-26
Three-point %	8	23
Free throws	19-21	22-29
Free throw %	90	76
Rebounds	39	37
Offensive rebounds	12	7
Defensive rebounds	27	30
Assists	5	4
Steals	6	1
Blocks	0	1
Turnovers	4	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	6
Fast-break points	4	3
Points in the paint	32	26
Fouls	23	19
Largest lead	6	13
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	30	64

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-48AJ Dancler makes driving layup
2nd Half36-48Makai Willis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-48Mark Drone makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half38-49Tristan Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-49Mark Drone makes layup
2nd Half40-51Rasheed Jones makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half40-53Joshua Beadle makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half41-53DJ Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-53DJ Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-53DJ Hall makes layup
2nd Half45-53DJ Hall makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-53DJ Hall makes layup
2nd Half49-53Mark Drone makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half49-55Joshua Beadle makes layup
2nd Half49-56Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-56DJ Hall makes layup (Mark Drone assists)
2nd Half53-56Mark Drone makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half53-58Joshua Beadle makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half54-58Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half55-58Mark Drone makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half56-58Mark Drone makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half56-61Reggie Hill makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joshua Beadle assists)
2nd Half59-61Kaden Gumbs makes 24-foot three point jumper (DJ Hall assists)
2nd Half59-62Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-63Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-63Mark Drone makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half61-64Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-65Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-65Mark Drone makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half65-65Mark Drone makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half66-65Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half67-65Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-65Mark Drone makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-65Mark Drone makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half70-67Joshua Beadle makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half70-68Rasheed Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-69Rasheed Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-70Rasheed Jones makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half70-71Rasheed Jones makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half70-72Rasheed Jones makes free throw 3 of 3

Win probability

Above the line favours Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, below favours Texas State Bobcats.