South Carolina Upstate Spartans 65, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 67
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-23 · Winner: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs defeated South Carolina Upstate Spartans 67–65 on 2026-01-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 19:49 swung win probability 20% → 54%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Upstate Spartans | 32 | 33 | 65 |
| Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | 29 | 38 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H2 19:49 swung win probability 20% → 54%.
Why South Carolina Upstate Spartans lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 7:22 (win probability 14% → 43% for the home side).
- Shot 43.8% eFG vs a 50.0% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | 9–0 | H1 7:22 | 14% → 43% |
| Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | 8–0 | H2 19:49 | 20% → 54% |