NCAAB · Final

Charleston Dominates Tusculum in Convincing Win

Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · TD Arena

Charleston Cougars 79, Tusculum Pioneers 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tusculum Pioneers vs Charleston Cougars?

Charleston Cougars beat Tusculum Pioneers 79-58 at TD Arena on November 3, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Charleston Cougars triumphed over the Tusculum Pioneers with a final score of 79-58 at TD Arena on November 4, 2025. This victory marks Charleston's second consecutive win against Tusculum, having previously defeated them 94-71 in their last encounter on December 4, 2024. The Cougars, now boasting a home record of 1-0 for the season, demonstrated their strength on their home court, where they have maintained an impressive overall home record of 5-0 in their last ten games.

Charleston's recent form has been strong, with a 7-3 record over their last ten games. Despite a recent loss, they have averaged 74.4 points scored while allowing 71.2 points per game. In their last five games, they have a record of 3-2, with an average of 76.4 points scored and 71.8 points allowed. In contrast, the Tusculum Pioneers have struggled, suffering two consecutive losses and holding a record of 0-2 in their last two games. They averaged only 62.5 points scored while allowing a staggering 88.0 points per game during that stretch. Tusculum's away record stands at 0-2, reflecting their difficulties on the road.

The Cougars' offense was on full display in this matchup, effectively leveraging their home advantage. The scoring plays included a variety of successful shots, with Chris Davis Jr. contributing significantly with a layup and a dunk, assisted by Joey Scarpitti. Naim Ibroci also made his mark with multiple free throws, showcasing Charleston's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Tusculum, meanwhile, struggled to keep pace and could not mount a significant challenge against the Cougars' defense.

The matchup was not only significant for its immediate implications but also for the context of both teams' seasons. Charleston's performance at home has been particularly noteworthy, as they have shown resilience and scoring capability in their own venue. The Cougars' ability to score effectively, averaging 76.4 points in their last five games, contrasted sharply with Tusculum's recent struggles to find the basket.

In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the block, indicating that both teams may have fielded their full rosters for this contest. This allowed Charleston to utilize their depth and maintain a high level of play throughout the game.

The market had priced Charleston as a strong favorite, reflecting their recent form and home advantage. The Cougars' win probability was noted at 1.0, indicating a complete expectation of victory against Tusculum, which they fulfilled decisively.

Overall, this fixture was worth noting not only for the scoreline but also for the implications it has for both teams moving forward. Charleston's ability to maintain dominance at home and their recent scoring prowess suggest they will be a team to watch as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Tusculum will need to reassess their strategies and find ways to improve their performance, especially on the road, if they hope to turn their season around.

Leaders

PointsChol Machot14Charleston Cougars
AssistsJlynn Counter7Charleston Cougars
ReboundsKendall Taylor11Charleston Cougars
PointsAmari Allen10Tusculum Pioneers
AssistsDenaj Kimber2Tusculum Pioneers
ReboundsJai'Den Davis7Tusculum Pioneers

Recent form

Charleston Cougars

Last 10: 7-3Streak L174.4 scored · 71.2 allowed per game5-0 at home

L67-68at UNC Wilmington SeahawksMar 11
W79-78vs Monmouth HawksMar 10
W87-65vs Campbell Fighting CamelsMar 1
W94-84vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 28
L55-64at Drexel DragonsFeb 22
W73-62at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 21
W69-59at North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 15
L66-86at UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 14
W88-83vs Elon PhoenixFeb 8
W66-63vs North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 6

Tusculum Pioneers

Last 2: 0-2Streak L262.5 scored · 88 allowed per game0-2 away

L71-94at Charleston CougarsDec 4
L54-82at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 14

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Tusculum Pioneers	Charleston Cougars
Field goals	22-68	31-77
Field goal %	32	40
Three-pointers	6-25	1-24
Three-point %	24	4
Free throws	8-11	16-26
Free throw %	73	62
Rebounds	47	51
Offensive rebounds	14	18
Defensive rebounds	33	33
Assists	7	13
Steals	3	5
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	18	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	3	22
Fast-break points	9	13
Points in the paint	24	56
Fouls	21	16
Largest lead	0	30

How the scoring went

2nd Half25-45Amari Allen made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Jackson.
2nd Half26-45Amari Allen made Free Throw.
2nd Half26-47Martin Kalu made Dunk. Assisted by Jlynn Counter.
2nd Half27-47TJ Printup made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-48Christian Reeves made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-50Chris Davis Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half27-52Chris Davis Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Jlynn Counter.
2nd Half30-52Amari Allen made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half30-54Chol Machot made Layup.
2nd Half30-55Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-56Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-56Jordan Attia made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half32-58Chol Machot made Layup. Assisted by Chadlyn Traylor.
2nd Half32-59Chol Machot made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-60Jaxon Prunty made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-62Christian Reeves made Layup. Assisted by Martin Kalu.
2nd Half34-62Denaj Kimber made Layup.
2nd Half34-64Christian Reeves made Jumper.
2nd Half36-64Denaj Kimber made Layup.
2nd Half37-64Denaj Kimber made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-64Jordan Attia made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Denaj Kimber.
2nd Half43-64Wesley Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Attia.
2nd Half43-66Christian Reeves made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half43-67Kendall Taylor made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-68Kendall Taylor made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-68Amari Allen made Jumper.
2nd Half45-69Chadlyn Traylor made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-71Kendall Taylor made Layup.
2nd Half45-73Chris Davis Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half45-75Chol Machot made Dunk. Assisted by Chadlyn Traylor.
2nd Half47-75Landon Ingham made Layup. Assisted by Amari Allen.
2nd Half49-75Amari Allen made Jumper.
2nd Half49-77Chris Davis Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half50-77Naim Ibroci made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-77Naim Ibroci made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-79Chris Davis Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Joey Scarpitti.
2nd Half53-79Landon Ingham made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half55-79Reed Ownby made Layup.
2nd Half57-79Jai'Den Davis made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half58-79Jai'Den Davis made Free Throw.