NCAAB · Final

Charleston Southern Edges UNC Asheville in Close Contest

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Buccaneer Fieldhouse

Charleston Southern Buccaneers 86, UNC Asheville Bulldogs 83, 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 UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers beat UNC Asheville Bulldogs 86-83 at Buccaneer Fieldhouse on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Buccaneer Fieldhouse, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers narrowly defeated the UNC Asheville Bulldogs with a final score of 86-83. This contest was particularly noteworthy as it showcased Charleston Southern's strong home performance against an away team struggling to find its rhythm. The Buccaneers improved their home record to 5-0, while the Bulldogs fell to 0-3 on the road this season.

Charleston Southern entered the game with a solid overall record of 11-6 and had been performing well recently, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged an impressive 85.1 points per game while allowing 72.5 points in that stretch. Their last five games saw them scoring an average of 87.8 points, indicating a potent offense that has been difficult for opponents to contain.

In contrast, UNC Asheville came into the game with a 6-10 record and had not fared as well, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games. They were on a two-game losing streak, averaging 71.9 points scored and 74.0 points allowed during that span. Their recent form has been concerning, particularly in away games where they have struggled, reflected in their 0-2 away record this season.

The head-to-head history between these two teams favored UNC Asheville, who had won all three previous meetings in the current season. The last encounter on March 7, 2025, ended with a score of 80-60 in favor of the Bulldogs, adding an extra layer of pressure on Charleston Southern to break this streak. However, the Buccaneers managed to turn the tables in this latest clash.

The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. Key moments in the second half included free throws by Kameron Taylor and Nate Brafford, which kept the game close as time wound down. The Bulldogs made a late push, with Toyaz Solomon scoring a driving layup to narrow the gap, but Charleston Southern held on to secure the victory.

In terms of the betting market, DraftKings set the spread at -4.5 in favor of Charleston Southern, with a total of 151.5 points for the game. The home moneyline was listed at -218.0, while the away moneyline was at 180.0, reflecting the expectation of a competitive match.

The conditions in the Buccaneer Fieldhouse were conducive to an exciting game, with a lively crowd supporting the home team. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair that showcased the offensive capabilities of both squads, particularly Charleston Southern, who capitalized on their home court advantage.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of skillful shooting and strategic plays. The Buccaneers' ability to convert free throws in critical moments proved decisive, allowing them to maintain their lead in the dying minutes of the game. The Bulldogs, despite their loss, showed resilience and determination, making it clear they would not go down without a fight.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams in the current season, with Charleston Southern continuing to build momentum as they look to solidify their standing in the league, while UNC Asheville will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they head into their next fixtures.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHSO -4.5	151.5 o -112 / u -108	UNC Asheville Bulldogs +180 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers -218

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Leaders

PointsA'lahn Sumler18Charleston Southern Buccaneers
AssistsLuke Williams6Charleston Southern Buccaneers
ReboundsBrycen Blaine7Charleston Southern Buccaneers
PointsToyaz Solomon34UNC Asheville Bulldogs
AssistsDaniel Thomas3UNC Asheville Bulldogs
ReboundsToyaz Solomon9UNC Asheville Bulldogs

Recent form

Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W285.1 scored · 72.5 allowed per game4-0 at home

W89-79at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsDec 31
W77-72at Richmond SpidersDec 28
L76-84at Furman PaladinsDec 21
W113-90vs North Florida OspreysDec 18
W84-44vs South Carolina State BulldogsDec 9
W124-63vs Warren Wilson OwlsDec 5
L56-73at UT Martin SkyhawksDec 2
L62-74at South Carolina GamecocksNov 28
W93-81vs Piedmont LionsNov 26
W77-65at East Carolina PiratesNov 22

UNC Asheville Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak L271.9 scored · 74 allowed per game0-2 away

L69-87vs High Point PanthersDec 31
L47-72at UAB BlazersDec 21
W89-56vs Morris HornetsDec 18
W83-73vs Kentucky Christian KnightsDec 16
L59-80vs St. Thomas TommiesDec 13
L87-90vs Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 10
L63-75at NC State WolfpackDec 6
W82-77vs UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 3
W67-55vs App State MountaineersNov 30
L73-75vs Tennessee State TigersNov 25

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	UNC Asheville Bulldogs	Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Field goals	25-64	32-57
Field goal %	39	56
Three-pointers	6-18	7-22
Three-point %	33	32
Free throws	27-39	15-29
Free throw %	69	52
Rebounds	38	38
Offensive rebounds	19	14
Defensive rebounds	19	24
Assists	9	18
Steals	7	5
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	8	16
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	11
Fast-break points	6	19
Points in the paint	34	48
Fouls	22	27
Largest lead	0	15
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	95

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-52Kameron Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-52Kameron Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-54A'lahn Sumler makes layup
2nd Half52-55A'lahn Sumler makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-55Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-57Reis Jones makes 3-foot dunk (Luke Williams assists)
2nd Half53-60Brycen Blaine makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nate Brafford assists)
2nd Half53-62Reis Jones makes 1-foot dunk (Brycen Blaine assists)
2nd Half56-62Toyaz Solomon makes 25-foot three point jumper (Daniel Thomas assists)
2nd Half56-64Reis Jones makes 8-foot jumper (Brycen Blaine assists)
2nd Half59-64Toyaz Solomon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Justin Wright assists)
2nd Half59-66Luke Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half60-66Daniel Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-69A'lahn Sumler makes 23-foot three point jumper (Luke Williams assists)
2nd Half63-69Justin Wright makes 27-foot three point jumper (Daniel Thomas assists)
2nd Half63-71A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup (Lase Olalere assists)
2nd Half63-73A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
2nd Half63-76Nate Brafford makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luke Williams assists)
2nd Half63-78A'lahn Sumler makes driving layup
2nd Half64-78Justin Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-78Justin Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-78Justin Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-78Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-79Lase Olalere makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-79DJ Patrick makes 25-foot three point jumper (Corey Jones assists)
2nd Half70-81Luke Williams makes driving layup (A'lahn Sumler assists)
2nd Half71-81Kameron Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-83Nate Brafford makes layup (Jacob Taylor assists)
2nd Half73-83Toyaz Solomon makes layup
2nd Half75-83Kameron Taylor makes layup
2nd Half76-83Kameron Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-83Kameron Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-83Kameron Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-83Kameron Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-84Nate Brafford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-85Nate Brafford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-85Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-85Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-85Toyaz Solomon makes driving layup
2nd Half83-86Brycen Blaine makes free throw 1 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Charleston Southern Buccaneers, below favours UNC Asheville Bulldogs.