Spartans Outlast Buccaneers in Overtime Big South Thriller

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Interstat) — Karmani Gregory scored 29 points and South Carolina Upstate edged Charleston Southern 100-94 in overtime Saturday in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game at G.B. Hodge Center.

The Spartans, who also got 25 points from Mason Bendinger, overcame a 32-point performance from Charleston Southern’s Jesse Hafemeister. The Buccaneers’ Jacob Taylor added 24 points.

South Carolina Upstate forced overtime by erasing a late deficit, then dominated the extra period 9-3. A key difference was points off turnovers, where the Spartans held a 30-2 advantage. Both teams are now 11-14 overall.