- Matchup: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Buccaneer Fieldhouse, Charleston, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs (3-19) are scheduled to visit Buccaneer Fieldhouse on Saturday, where they will clash with the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (11-11).
In their previous matchup, the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs edged out USC Upstate with a close victory, finishing 67-65. Gardner-Webb achieved a field goal percentage of 43.3%, connecting on 26 of 60 attempts, and made 5 out of 17 three-pointers. At the free throw line, they converted 10 of 13, resulting in an impressive 76.9%. On the boards, they secured a total of 37 rebounds, with 10 coming from the offensive end. Additionally, the Bulldogs provided 7 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and recorded 8 steals. Defensively, they limited their opponent to a shooting percentage of 37.5% (21 of 56). USC Upstate managed 11 assists and 3 steals, alongside collecting 31 rebounds (10 offensive and 21 defensive). They shot 72.7% from the charity stripe, hitting 16 of their 22 attempts, and landed 7 of 21 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs faced 19 personal fouls, compared to USC Upstate’s 17.
Jacob Hogarth was a standout player in this contest, scoring 17 points while shooting 7 for 12 from the field. He logged 27 minutes on the court and secured 11 rebounds, closing the game with a shooting percentage of 58.3% but did not register any assists.
The Bulldogs enter this matchup with a 3-19 record for the season. They average 68.5 points per game, ranking 328th nationally, while shooting 41.7% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 30.5% (152 of 499), with a free throw percentage of 70.6%. As a team, they average 31.5 rebounds per game and have amassed 225 assists this season, placing them 346th in the country for team assists. They record 14.2 turnovers per game and commit an average of 17.7 fouls.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force an average of 10.9 turnovers per game and draw 15.9 fouls. They rank 361st nationally for assists allowed, having conceded 392 assists this campaign. Defensively, they permit a field goal percentage of 50.1% (691 of 1,378) and average 39.5 rebounds per game, with opponents shooting 36.3% from beyond the arc. They rank 363rd in the nation for points allowed, averaging 87.8 per game.
In their last contest, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers narrowly lost 81-79 against Longwood. In terms of rebounding, Charleston Southern allowed Longwood to collect 30 total rebounds (6 offensive). They managed to shoot 33.3% from three-point territory, with 3 made on 9 attempts, and were successful on 28 out of 34 free throw attempts (82.4%). The Buccaneers permitted Longwood to shoot 25 of 56 from the field, resulting in 44.6%. Overall, Charleston Southern shot 41.3%, connecting on 26 out of 63 shots, while converting 14 from 38 attempts (36.8%) for three-pointers. They made 13 of their free throw attempts, achieving a rate of 65.0%. Longwood committed 21 fouls, which sent the Buccaneers to the free throw line 20 times. They also coughed up the ball 21 times but managed to record 8 steals during the game. Charleston Southern grabbed 26 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 34.
A’lahn Sumler had a significant impact for the Buccaneers, scoring 30 points with a shooting percentage of 61.1% on 11 of 18 attempts while playing 44 minutes, although he did not record any rebounds.
This season, Charleston Southern stands at 11-11. They average 21.9 fouls per game and connect on 64.2% of their free throw attempts. They provide 17.3 assists per game, ranking 40th in Division 1, while averaging 13.1 turnovers per game. For the season, Charleston Southern has scored 1,852 points, averaging 84.2 points per game, along with an average of 43.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot at 45.2%, ranking 184th nationally.
On the defensive end, Charleston Southern allows 30.0% from three-point range (136 of 453), with opponents converting 69.6% of free throw attempts. They average 10.5 assists and 39.6 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 11th and 357th in Division 1, respectively. They rank 298th in points allowed per game, averaging 78.4. The Buccaneers force an average of 9.4 turnovers and have allowed opponents a shooting percentage of 40.6% from the field, making them 41st in college basketball.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Charleston Southern
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