South Carolina Upstate Spartans 86, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 81
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-14 · Winner: South Carolina Upstate Spartans
South Carolina Upstate Spartans defeated Charleston Southern Buccaneers 86–81 on 2026-01-14 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 1:32 swung win probability 96% → 55%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charleston Southern Buccaneers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Upstate Spartans | 35 | 37 | 14 | 86 |
| Charleston Southern Buccaneers | 41 | 31 | 9 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at H2 1:32 swung win probability 96% → 55%.
Why Charleston Southern Buccaneers lost
- Lost H2 31-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H2 1:32 (win probability 96% → 55% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-7.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern Buccaneers | 9–0 | H1 2:34 | 49% → 82% |
| South Carolina Upstate Spartans | 8–0 | H2 1:32 | 96% → 55% |