UNC Asheville Defeats South Carolina Upstate 83-69
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center
UNC Asheville Bulldogs 83, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
UNC Asheville Bulldogs beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 83-69 at G.B. Hodge Center on January 21, 2026.
Who was favored in UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
South Carolina Upstate Spartans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs triumphed over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans with a final score of 83-69 at the G.B. Hodge Center. This victory marks a continuation of UNC Asheville's recent success against the Spartans, having now won all three of their last meetings.
Both teams entered the game with identical records of 9-12, but their recent form revealed contrasting trajectories. The Spartans had a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, suffering a loss in their most recent outing against the High Point Panthers, where they fell 69-89. Their scoring average in this stretch was 73.2 points per game, while they allowed an average of 75.9 points, indicating a defensive vulnerability that was evident in this game as well.
In contrast, the Bulldogs also recorded a 4-6 record in their last ten games but had a slightly better scoring average of 73.0 points per game and allowed 72.7 points. They entered the game on a two-game losing streak, having lost to the Winthrop Eagles and the Presbyterian Blue Hose, but managed to turn things around with this win.
At home, South Carolina Upstate had a record of 2-2 in their last four games, while their away record stood at 2-4. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, had a home record of 3-3 and an away record of 1-3, highlighting their struggles on the road.
The previous encounters between these two teams showed a competitive rivalry, with UNC Asheville winning both games last season by narrow margins, 92-85 and 93-92, respectively. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this crucial game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Spartans as slight favorites with a spread of -1.5, while the total points were set at 145.5. The odds reflected a closely contested game, but UNC Asheville's performance proved otherwise.
Conditions during the game were not detailed, but the atmosphere at the G.B. Hodge Center likely played a role in the Spartans' performance. Fans witnessed a competitive game, with significant scoring plays that highlighted the Bulldogs' offensive capabilities.
Key moments in the second half included a series of successful plays by Justin Wright, who contributed significantly to the Bulldogs' lead with a layup followed by free throws. The Bulldogs pulled ahead to an 81-65 lead after a dunk by Kameron Taylor, effectively sealing the game. The Spartans attempted to rally back, but their efforts fell short as they could only manage to score 69 points.
Overall, this game showcased the Bulldogs' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities while exposing the Spartans' defensive weaknesses, particularly in the latter stages of the game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UPST -1.5 | 145.5 o -105 / u -115 | UNC Asheville Bulldogs -105 · South Carolina Upstate Spartans -115 |
Leaders
- PointsMason Bendinger28South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsIsaiah Skinner3South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsBreylin Garcia5South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- PointsKameron Taylor27UNC Asheville Bulldogs
- AssistsJustin Wright6UNC Asheville Bulldogs
- ReboundsToyaz Solomon7UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Recent form
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 4-6Streak L173.2 scored · 75.9 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L69-89at High Point PanthersJan 18
- W86-81at Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 15
- L50-71vs Winthrop EaglesJan 10
- L77-86at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 3
- L69-76vs Radford HighlandersDec 31
- L65-74at Youngstown State PenguinsDec 20
- W98-63vs Southern Wesleyan WarriorsDec 18
- W78-72at South Carolina State BulldogsDec 16
- L62-80at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 13
- W78-67vs Western Carolina CatamountsDec 6
UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Last 10: 4-6Streak L273 scored · 72.7 allowed per game1-3 away
- L67-69vs Winthrop EaglesJan 17
- L70-71at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 15
- W91-72at Radford HighlandersJan 10
- W72-61vs Longwood LancersJan 7
- L83-86at Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 3
- 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
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 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-56 | 27-61 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 8-15 | 7-21 |
| Three-point % | 53 | 33 |
| Free throws | 17-22 | 8-15 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 53 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 21 |
| Assists | 13 | 13 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 38 |
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 93 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-35Kameron Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-38Karmani Gregory makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half44-38Kameron Taylor makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half45-38Toyaz Solomon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-38Justin Wright makes 26-foot three point jumper (Toyaz Solomon assists)
- 2nd Half48-40Mason Bendinger makes layup (Tyler Smith assists)
- 2nd Half49-40Justin Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-40Justin Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-42Mason Bendinger makes layup
- 2nd Half50-45Mason Bendinger makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Smith assists)
- 2nd Half52-45Toyaz Solomon makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-48Learic Davis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mason Bendinger assists)
- 2nd Half53-48Kameron Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-48Kameron Taylor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-48Kameron Taylor makes layup
- 2nd Half59-48Kameron Taylor makes 25-foot three point jumper (Toyaz Solomon assists)
- 2nd Half60-48Kameron Taylor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-49Breylin Garcia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-50Breylin Garcia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-52Breylin Garcia makes layup
- 2nd Half62-52Justin Wright makes layup
- 2nd Half64-52Justin Wright makes layup
- 2nd Half65-52Justin Wright makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half65-54Isaiah Skinner makes layup (Mason Bendinger assists)
- 2nd Half65-57Karmani Gregory makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half67-57Myles Mayfield makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half70-57Toyaz Solomon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Justin Wright assists)
- 2nd Half70-59Mason Bendinger makes layup
- 2nd Half72-59Kameron Taylor makes layup
- 2nd Half72-60Karmani Gregory makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-60DJ Patrick makes 24-foot three point jumper (Toyaz Solomon assists)
- 2nd Half75-63Mason Bendinger makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Skinner assists)
- 2nd Half77-63Justin Wright makes layup
- 2nd Half78-63Justin Wright makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-63Toyaz Solomon makes 13-foot jumper (Justin Wright assists)
- 2nd Half80-65Karmani Gregory makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half81-65Justin Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-65Kameron Taylor makes 2-foot dunk (Myles Mayfield assists)
- 2nd Half83-67Karmani Gregory makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half83-69Isaiah Skinner makes layup (Carmelo Adkins assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours UNC Asheville Bulldogs.
Venue
- G.B. Hodge CenterSpartanburg, SC
- Attendance441
- OfficialsJerry Heater, Kellen Miliner, Justin McKie
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