In a captivating matchup on Wednesday night, UNC Greensboro triumphed over Citadel with a score of 70-57, showcasing a dominant performance.
Donovan Atwell led the charge for the Spartans, scoring 19 points while shooting an impressive 50% from the field, including 5 of 9 from three-point territory. The Spartans maintained their solid form this season, improving their record to 11-7 overall and 4-1 in Southern Conference play. Alongside Atwell, Joryam Saizonou contributed significantly with 16 points, shooting 40% from the field, 50% from beyond the arc, and adding 10 assists to his name. Demetrius Davis also made his presence felt, adding 14 points on 50% shooting, including two three-pointers, while completing his night with four successful free throws out of five attempts.
For Citadel, who are now on an unfortunate eight-game losing streak, Brody Fox emerged as the standout player, scoring 21 points and securing two steals. Additionally, Colby McAllister contributed 10 points along with three steals, while Christian Moore added nine points to the effort. The Bulldogs fell to a record of 5-11 overall and 0-5 in the Southern Conference, continuing to struggle through a challenging season.
Looking ahead, both teams will be back in action on Saturday, with UNC Greensboro traveling to face Western Carolina, while Citadel is set to host VMI.