A Comeback Victory for The Citadel

The Citadel basketball team faced a tough challenge against Southern Wesleyan. They started slow, missing their first six shots and falling behind 7-0. But they didn't give up. Dante Kearse, a bench player, stepped up big time. He scored 15 points, including five 3-pointers. His performance sparked a 16-2 run in the first half. This run helped The Citadel take control of the game. They won 98-73 in front of 1, 435 fans. The victory was a big deal for The Citadel. They snapped a four-game losing streak. Five players scored in double figures. Eze Wali had 14 points. Braxton Williams and Carter Kingsbury each scored 13. The team's bench outscored Southern Wesleyan's bench 41-25. They also had their best 3-point shooting game of the season. The Bulldogs made 19 of 49 3-pointers. Nine different players hit from beyond the arc. Southern Wesleyan's Malachi Cooper led all scorers with 16 points. But it wasn't enough to overcome The Citadel's balanced attack. The Bulldogs moved the ball well, finishing with 21 assists on 37 made baskets. They also outscored the Warriors 34-26 in the paint. Despite missing center Simeon German due to illness, The Citadel showed depth and resilience.