Homecoming Hero Leads Houston Christian to Victory

Demarco Bethea, a familiar face in the region, had a standout performance in Houston Christian's win over The Citadel. Bethea, who attended Dillon High School, scored 14 points, leading four teammates in double figures. The Huskies dominated the paint, with Bethea shooting perfectly from the field, going 7 for 7. The Citadel struggled early, falling behind by 14 points in the first half. They managed to cut the deficit to just three points by halftime, showing resilience. However, Houston Christian responded with a 10-2 run in the second half, regaining a comfortable lead. Braxton Williams was The Citadel's top scorer with 20 points, including five three-pointers. Christian Moore added 17 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. The Bulldogs had their best free-throw shooting night of the season, making 10 of 11 attempts. Key factors in the game included Sola Adebisi's absence due to a knee injury. Adebisi, a key player averaging 9. 6 points and 6 rebounds, was listed as day-to-day. The Citadel also improved their ball-handling, finishing with only nine turnovers after a shaky start. Coach Ed Conroy acknowledged the team's slow start, attributing it to a lack of energy and effort. He emphasized the need for improvement, stating that the team's performance did not meet the expected standards. Conroy mentioned making adjustments on the fly but stressed the importance of finding players who understand the significance of wearing the jersey.