Winthrop Eagles 71, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 50
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: Winthrop Eagles
Winthrop Eagles defeated South Carolina Upstate Spartans 71–50 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 21-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 14:00 swung win probability 72% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Carolina Upstate Spartans lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Eagles | 38 | 33 | 71 |
| South Carolina Upstate Spartans | 19 | 31 | 50 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H1 14:00 swung win probability 72% → 26%.
Why South Carolina Upstate Spartans lost
- Lost H1 19-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H2 17:29 (win probability 10% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 36.4% eFG vs a 50.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Eagles | 12–0 | H1 14:00 | 72% → 26% |
| Winthrop Eagles | 8–0 | H1 10:08 | 33% → 9% |
| Winthrop Eagles | 15–0 | H2 17:29 | 10% → 0% |