- Matchup: Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs South Carolina Gamecocks
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, SC
- Broadcast: SECN+
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On Friday, the Colonial Life Arena will host the South Carolina Gamecocks (4-2) as they face the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (5-3).
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers recently triumphed over Piedmont, concluding the game with a score of 93-81. The Buccaneers committed 20 fouls while Piedmont had 17. Charleston hit 7 of 23 from beyond the arc. Piedmont managed a free throw percentage of 61.5%, converting 16 of 26 attempts. Furthermore, Piedmont secured 31 rebounds (4 offensive, 27 defensive) and dished out 14 assists with 13 steals. Defensively, Charleston Southern limited Piedmont to a 40.8% shooting accuracy from the field, allowing 29 of 71 shots. The Buccaneers recorded 22 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and notched 3 steals. In rebounding, they collected 49 total boards, including 11 on the offensive end. At the free throw line, the Buccaneers converted 14 of 19 attempts for a shooting percentage of 73.7%. Overall, Charleston Southern finished with a 44.9% shooting rate (31 out of 69) and connected on 17 of 47 three-point attempts.
Brycen Blaine emerged as a pivotal player in this matchup, scoring 25 points on 8 of 16 shooting. He logged 28 minutes on the floor, grabbed 8 rebounds, and facilitated 8 assists.
Charleston Southern approaches this game with a 5-3 record. The team averages 85.4 points per game, ranking 87th nationally, and they shoot 44.9% from the field. They have made 37.6% of their three-point attempts (109 of 290) and 65.0% from the free throw line. As a collective, the Buccaneers secure 43.5 rebounds per game and lead the nation with 156 assists this season. They average 13.9 turnovers and commit 21.1 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Buccaneers force an average of 9.4 turnovers per game and commit about 16.9 fouls. They rank 284th nationally for allowing assists, having given up 102 this season. Charleston Southern permits an opponent field goal percentage of 42.2% (232 of 550) and averages 39.9 boards per game while yielding 80.4 points per contest, ranking 295th in Division 1.
In their last outing, the South Carolina Gamecocks experienced a narrow loss, finishing 79-77 against Northwestern. They secured 28 total rebounds (17 defensive, 11 offensive) and turned the ball over 8 times while registering 7 steals. Northwestern committed 15 fouls, leading to 15 free throw attempts for South Carolina, who converted 11 for a 73.3% success rate. From three-point range, the Gamecocks sank 10 of 34 attempts (29.4%). They hit 28 of 61 shots overall, achieving a shooting percentage of 45.9%. Defensively, South Carolina allowed Northwestern to shoot 56.6%, permitting 30 of 53 attempts from the field. The Gamecocks let their opponents score 7 of 14 three-point attempts and finished 12 of 14 on free throws (85.7%). With respect to rebounds, they allowed Northwestern to grab 22 rebounds (4 offensive).
Elijah Strong was a standout for the Gamecocks, recording 16 points in 20 minutes along with 4 assists. He shot 5 of 8 for a field goal percentage of 62.5% and grabbed 5 rebounds.
South Carolina holds a 4-2 record this season. Offensively, the Gamecocks shoot 45.6% from the field, placing them 185th in the nation. So far this season, they’ve tallied 491 points (averaging 81.8 per game) and collect 36.0 rebounds. They dish out 17.8 assists per game, ranking 46th in the country, and turn the ball over 10.2 times on average. South Carolina commits 19.2 fouls per game and converts 75.4% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Gamecocks rank 140th in points allowed per game, giving up 71.3. They force 10.8 turnovers on average and allow teams to shoot 44.0% from the field (ranking 202nd). Their opponents are converting 30.8% of three-point attempts (28 of 91) and hitting 67.6% of their free throw tries. They allow 12.3 assists and 35.2 total rebounds per game, ranking 131st and 189th in the nation respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Support Charleston Southern
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