Winthrop Eagles Defeat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 71-50
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · G.B. Hodge Center
Winthrop Eagles 71, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 50, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Winthrop Eagles vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
Winthrop Eagles beat South Carolina Upstate Spartans 71-50 at G.B. Hodge Center on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in Winthrop Eagles vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans?
Winthrop Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.
The Winthrop Eagles secured a decisive victory over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans with a final score of 71-50 at the G.B. Hodge Center. This win extends Winthrop's current winning streak to two games, while South Carolina Upstate continues to struggle, having lost their last three games. The Eagles now improve their record to 11-8, while the Spartans fall to 8-10.
In their last ten games, the Spartans have a record of 5-5, but they have been unable to find success recently, as indicated by their current three-game losing streak. During this stretch, they averaged 75.7 points scored per game while allowing 73.5 points. Their performance at home has been relatively better, boasting a home record of 4-1 compared to a disappointing away record of 1-4. In contrast, the Eagles have shown stronger form, with a 6-4 record in their last ten games and an impressive scoring average of 88.1 points, while allowing 75.1 points. Their recent form includes a home record of 5-1, but they have struggled on the road with a 1-3 away record.
The two teams have met previously in the 2025 season, with Winthrop winning both encounters. The first matchup took place on January 2, 2025, where the Eagles triumphed 95-76, and the second meeting was on February 8, 2025, ending with a score of 105-95 in favor of Winthrop. This history of dominance adds context to the rivalry, as the Spartans have yet to secure a victory against the Eagles in their last two meetings.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any current issues affecting either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Winthrop favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 157.5. The odds for Winthrop's moneyline were -258, while South Carolina Upstate's moneyline was at 210.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typically, factors such as crowd support and venue familiarity can play a role in college basketball games. For viewers, the key moments to watch included the free throw performances, particularly by Logan Duncomb and Daylen Berry, who each contributed to the Eagles' scoring in the second half. Duncomb's free throws helped extend Winthrop's lead, while Berry's contributions were crucial in maintaining the Eagles' advantage as the game progressed.
Overall, this matchup highlighted Winthrop's continued strength in the conference and South Carolina Upstate's ongoing challenges, particularly in their recent form. The Eagles' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure ultimately led to their comfortable victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WIN -5.5 | 157.5 o -108 / u -112 | Winthrop Eagles -258 · South Carolina Upstate Spartans +210 |
Leaders
- PointsBreylin Garcia16South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- AssistsIsaiah Skinner3South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- ReboundsBreylin Garcia6South Carolina Upstate Spartans
- PointsKareem Rozier24Winthrop Eagles
- AssistsLogan Duncomb3Winthrop Eagles
- ReboundsLogan Duncomb13Winthrop Eagles
Recent form
South Carolina Upstate Spartans
Last 10: 5-5Streak L375.7 scored · 73.5 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L77-86at Presbyterian Blue HoseJan 3
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- 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
- W85-78vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 4
- L63-72at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 29
- W82-67vs North Carolina Central EaglesNov 26
Winthrop Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak W288.1 scored · 75.1 allowed per game1-3 away
- W81-77vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersJan 7
- W88-77vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsJan 3
- L70-82at Longwood LancersDec 31
- L57-87at Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 28
- W107-41vs Clinton Golden BearsDec 21
- L88-90at North Dakota Fighting HawksDec 19
- W101-55vs Bob Jones BruinsDec 13
- W111-62vs Toccoa Falls EaglesDec 9
- L84-88vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersDec 6
- W94-92at Long Island University SharksDec 3
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 | Winthrop Eagles | South Carolina Upstate Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-62 | 19-55 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 12-31 | 2-11 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 18 |
| Free throws | 11-19 | 10-14 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 49 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 24 |
| Assists | 11 | 8 |
| Steals | 10 | 6 |
| Blocks | 6 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 34 |
| Fouls | 15 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 27 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 89 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half34-19Kody Clouet makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kareem Rozier assists)
- 1st Half36-19Kody Clouet makes layup (Isaiah Wilson assists)
- 1st Half37-19Kody Clouet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half38-19Kody Clouet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-19Kareem Rozier makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-19Kareem Rozier makes layup
- 2nd Half46-19Kareem Rozier makes 24-foot three point jumper (Logan Duncomb assists)
- 2nd Half46-21Breylin Garcia makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half46-23Breylin Garcia makes layup (Isaiah Skinner assists)
- 2nd Half46-25Isaiah Skinner makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half49-25Josh Meo makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half49-27Chico Johnson makes layup (Breylin Garcia assists)
- 2nd Half49-29Breylin Garcia makes layup (Isaiah Skinner assists)
- 2nd Half49-31Breylin Garcia makes layup (Chico Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half50-31Daylen Berry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-33Breylin Garcia makes layup (Isaiah Skinner assists)
- 2nd Half52-33Tommy Kamarad makes layup
- 2nd Half52-35Breylin Garcia makes layup
- 2nd Half54-35Tommy Kamarad makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half56-35Isaiah Wilson makes layup
- 2nd Half56-37Learic Davis makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half56-39Breylin Garcia makes layup
- 2nd Half56-40Breylin Garcia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-41Breylin Garcia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-41Ed Nnamoko makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-41Josh Meo makes 23-foot three point jumper (Seifeldin Hendawy assists)
- 2nd Half61-41Tommy Kamarad makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-44Chico Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Coen Collier assists)
- 2nd Half61-45Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-46Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-46Logan Duncomb makes layup (Daylen Berry assists)
- 2nd Half63-48Carmelo Adkins makes layup
- 2nd Half64-48Logan Duncomb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-48Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-48Daylen Berry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-48Daylen Berry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-49Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-50Carmelo Adkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-50Logan Duncomb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-50Kareem Rozier makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Meo assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours South Carolina Upstate Spartans, below favours Winthrop Eagles.
Venue
- G.B. Hodge CenterSpartanburg, SC
- Attendance404
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