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CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Citadel basketball team begins the final weekend of the regular season with a clash against Southern Conference foe East Tennessee State on Thursday at 6 p.m.
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The Bulldogs (10-17, 5-11 SoCon) are looking to snap a four-game home court losing streak that began with a 74-62 setback against Furman on Jan. 17. A victory would secure the 10
th win at McAlister Field House this season and mark the sixth league win for the sixth time since the turn of the century.
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Bulldog fans are encouraged to bring in any used collegiate t-shirt to trade-in for a new adidas BLUE OUT Citadel basketball t-shirt. Sizes and quantities are limited.
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Members of Spikes KIDet Club will also have the opportunity to gain free admission to the game. For those interested in becoming a member of the KIDet Club
click here.
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East Tennessee State (16-11, 8-8 SoCon) has won three of its last four contests, posting wins over UNCG, Furman and Tennessee Tech before a loss last Saturday at Chattanooga.
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The Bucs are led by the trio of Jalen Riley (20.6 ppg), Ron Giplaye (7.0 rpg) and Petey McClain (4.2 apg). East Tennessee State is locked in a tie for fourth in the SoCon standings with Western Carolina with the league tournament on the horizon next weekend.
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The game can be seen live on the
Southern Conference Digital Network and can be heard on
Sports Radio 1450 with play-by-play announcer Mike Legg making the call for the Bulldogs.