Gardner- Webb Running Bulldogs vs South Carolina State Spartans Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Gardner-Webb Running Bulldogs will be in Johnson City, TN, on Wednesday night for a 7:30 PM matchup against South Carolina Upstate in round one of the Big South championship tournament, and we have you ready to roll with our Gardner-Webb vs South Carolina Upstate prediction. Gardner-Webb limps into the conference tournament with only three wins through 31 games played this season. South Carolina Upstate comes into this matchup with 13 wins and 18 losses on the year, having won two of the last three, including a 10-point victory in their last outing.Read more about this Gardner-Webb vs South Carolina Upstate prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Gardner-Webb tries to save its season
The Gardner-Webb offense has been terrible this season, averaging just 68.5 points of 43% shooting from the floor, and the Bulldogs have averaged only 71 points per game over their last five losses. Defensively, Gardner-Webb is allowing 86.3 points per game this season through 31 games played. Offensively, Gardner-Webb was terrible in their last outing, scoring just 61 points on 42% shooting at 35% from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs did pull in 31 rebounds, but turned the ball over 13 times in the loss. Jacob Hudson led the way for the Gardner-Webb offense with 16 points on 15 shots. Spence Sims led the way off the Bulldogs bench with 12 points on 8 shots. DJ Jefferson chipped in as well with 10 points in 17 minutes off the bench.
Jacob Hogarth leads the Gardner-Webb offense this season, averaging 11 points and seven rebounds per game. Jacob Hudson averages 10.2 points, and Spence Sims averages 9.9 points per game. Colin Hawkins averages 8.4 points to go along with the team-leading 2.1 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Gardner-Webb:
- None
South Carolina Upstate goes for 2 in a row
The South Carolina Upstate offense has 74.6 points on 44% shooting. Defensively, the Spartans are allowing 73.9 points per game this season, but have given up an average of 67.5 points per game over the last two victories. Offensively, South Carolina Upstate did the work in their last outing, scoring 71 points, including forty in the second half, on 46% shooting. South Carolina Upstate won the rebounding battle by 7 and shot 90% from the free-throw line. Karmani Gregory led the way for the South Carolina Upstate offense in their last outing with 22 points and five assists on 14 shots. Mason Bendinger led the Spartans starters with 15 points on 14 shots in 35 minutes.
Karmani Gregory leads the South Carolina state offensive season with 15.8 points and 2.9 assists per game. Mason Bendinger is second on the team, adding 14.6 points per game. Carmelo Adkins averages 13.6 points in nearly 30 minutes per game this season. Jafeth Martinez averages 4.7 points and leaves the team pulling in 5.3 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for South Carolina Upstate:
- None
Gardner-Webb vs South Carolina Upstate Pick
- Gardner-Webb vs South Carolina Upstate Spread Pick
Both teams have had terrible seasons this year coming into this matchup, but South Carolina Upstate will have the edge. The Spartans are better on both ends of the floor, and just beat Gardner-Webb team over the weekend. Look for South Carolina State to do the work as they get the win and cover in this matchup to continue their season. Take the Spartans on Wednesday night to get the win and cover in Tennessee in round one of the conference tournament.
- Gardner-Webb vs South Carolina Upstate Over/Under Pick
Neither team scores the ball at a high clip, and that will continue on Wednesday. These two teams just met a few days ago in a low-scoring contest. Takes South Carolina state to set the tone early Wednesday night as they control this game from the opening tip. Take the Spartans to do the jobs they get the win and cover in Tennessee in a low-scoring game that goes well under the total.
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