Mid-Atlantic Christian Game Information (Monday, Nov. 12 – 7 p.m. – McAlister Field House)
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Johnson Game Information (Wednesday, Nov. 14 – 7 p.m. – McAlister Field House)
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Texas Game Information (Friday, Nov. 16 – 8 p.m. Eastern – Austin, Texas)
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – This week, The Citadel men's basketball team begins a stretch  where they play four games over the span of nine days. The week begins with the home opener against Mid-Atlantic Christian on Monday, Nov. 12 (7 p.m.) and continues on Wednesday, Nov. 14 when Johnson (Fla.) travels to Charleston for a 7 p.m. tipoff. The Bulldogs will then hit the road for games at Texas (Friday, Nov. 16) and James Madison (Tuesday, Nov. 20).

UPCOMING HOME PROMOTIONS
Following Monday's game against Mid-Atlantic Christian, there will be an autograph session for fans to meet the 2018-19 Bulldogs. Wednesday's game versus Johnson will be First Responders Night. First responders in the tri-county area with a valid ID will receive one free ticket to the game. The Citadel Department of Athletics' Active Military and First Responder Discount will also be available for up to four tickets at $8 per ticket for families of military members and first responders who are admitted for free.

THE STREAK CONTINUES
With his four 3-pointers in the Bulldogs' season-opening game at #22 Clemson on Tuesday, Nov. 6, Matt Frierson has now converted at least one 3-pointer in 39 consecutive games. Frierson has now converted four or more treys in 25 games for his career.

THE BULLDOGS CONVERTING THE 3-BALL
The Bulldogs converted 10 3-pointers as a team in the season opener at 22^nd-ranked Clemson, marking the sixth straight game The Citadel has scored 10 or more treys dating back to last season. The Bulldogs have made at least five 3-pointers in 98 straight games, have made multiple treys in 138 straight games, and extended their streak to 361 games with at least one 3-pointer.

INSIDE THE HISTORY WITH MACU
The Bulldogs and Mustangs have squared off on the hardwood just once prior to Monday's game. The Citadel won the game, 132-60, on Nov. 19, 2015, setting a new program record at the time for points scored in a game. Then-freshman Quayson Williams led the charge with 30 points off a program-record 10 3-pointers.

SCOUTING THE MUSTANGS
Mid-Atlantic Christian was founded as Roanoke Bible College in 1948 with the name being changed in the summer of 2009. Last season, the Mustangs posted an 11-19 record and finished the season on a four-game winning streak, including a 75-54 victory over Trinity Baptist College to win the Small Bible College National Invitational Tournament in head coach Allan Smith's third season. MACU returns just two players off last season's roster, senior Alex Stanley and junior Colin Cunningham. Stanley was seventh on the team in scoring last year, averaging 5.6 points per game in 30 games played, including making 22 starts. He shot 39.3 percent from the field and brought down 5.0 rebounds per contest, third-most on the team. Cunningham was 10th on the team in scoring, contributing 2.9 points and 0.6 boards in 21 games played.

INSIDE THE HISTORY WITH JOHNSON
The game against Johnson on Wednesday, Nov. 14 will mark the fourth meeting between the two programs. The Citadel holds a 3-0 record over the Suns, including a 146-84 victory on Nov. 13, 2016. The Bulldogs have averaged 123 points per game through the first three meetings, and the 146 point scored in the 2016 contest set a program record for the Bulldogs. The Suns have averaged 57 points per game in the series.

SCOUTING THE SUNS
The Suns return just five players from last year's squad, led by Philip Legrier, Mike Levy and Garriott Jones. Edgard Polynice and Nelson Rodriguez also return, but are redshirting this season. LeGrier led the way last season for Johnson, averaging 14.7 points per game while shooting 41 percent from the field in 18 games. To this point, Legrier has averaged 13.7 points per game in three contests. Jones averages 9.3 points per game as the Suns have started the season 0-4 with lopsided losses to Florida College, Florida Memorial, Florida International and Stetson. Johnson will play Great Lakes Christian College, Grace Christian University and Warner University before traveling to Charleston.

INSIDE THE HISTORY WITH TEXAS
The game on Friday, Nov. 16 against the Longhorns will mark the first-ever meeting between the two program on the hardwood.

SCOUTING THE LONGHORNS
Last season, Texas ended the season with a 19-15 overall record, including going 8-10 in Big XII play and 13-4 at home, in head coach Shaka Smart's third season at the helm. The Longhorns bowed out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament with an 87-83 loss to Nevada. The Longhorns return seven players from last year's team, including three of their top five scorers who played 25 or more games. Dylan Osetkowski led the charge last season, averaging 13.4 points per game and shot 40 percent from the field, while starting all 34 contests and returns for his senior campaign. Kerwin Roach II and Matt Coleman also return after both averaged double-digit points a season ago. Roach contributed 12.3 points per game and Coleman chipped in 10.2 points per contest. Osetowski is also the leading returner in rebounds as he brought in 7.2 boards per contest last season, second on the team. Andrew Jones returns to the court this season after having his 2017-18 campaign cut short following a battle with leukemia. Prior to having to stop playing, he averaged 13.5 points per game in 10 contests, including eight starts.

LEADING THE NATION IN 3-POINTERS
Over the last three seasons (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18), The Citadel has been the top 3-point shooting team in the country, converting 1,146 treys over that span. That is 66 more than Akron, the team with the second most 3-pointers over the last three seasons.

ONE OF THE MOST EXPERIENCED TEAMS IN THE NATION
The Citadel went from one of the least experienced teams last season to one of the most experienced this season. In 2017-18, the Bulldogs had six freshmen, three sophomores and three juniors with no seniors or graduate transfers on the team. This season, the 'Dogs have two graduate transfers and three seniors. The team entered the 2018-19 campaign having scored 4,561 collegiate points collectively, third-most in the nation.

BAUCOM IN THE RECORD BOOK
Head coach Duggar Baucom is the first coach in program history to improve his Southern Conference record in each of the first three seasons at the helm, and is just the fifth coach in program history to post double-digit wins in each of his first three seasons. During the 2017-18 season, he became the first head coach to notch a win in the SoCon Tournament in back-to-back seasons, and his 33 wins through his first three years in Charleston are tied with Ed Conroy and George Hill for third-most wins through the first three campaigns for a head coach.

WHERE THE BULLDOGS STOOD IN THE NATION LAST SEASON
The Citadel ended last season ranked inside the top-25 in the nation in eight different statistical categories. The Bulldogs were second in 3-pointers made per game (12.06), third in total 3-pointers attempted (1,133), fourth in total 3-point field goals made (386) and steals per game (9.41), and fifth in total steals (301). The 'Dogs were also sixth in turnovers forced per game (16.94), 20th in scoring (82.5 points per game) and 21st in assists per game (16.50).

BEFORE EMBRACE THE PACE, THERE WAS URBANUS
NCAA.com's Daniel Wilco compiled a list of the top 77 3-point shooters this century (2000s). Citadel great Zach Urbanus  (2007-11) checks in at No. 59 on the list, a list that features Wofford's Fletcher Magee (No. 9), Duke's J.J. Redick (No. 10) and Davidson's Steph Curry (No. 15), just to name a few. Urbanus holds the program record for 3-pointers made with 295, is 4th all time in program history with a .421 career 3-point percentage, and is tied for 10th all time with 1,321 career points.

RECORD CHASING
Seniors Frierson, Williams and Zane Najdawi all find themselves rising through the Bulldogs' career records. Najdawi is currently 16th in career points scored (1,217), ninth in free throws made (306), 12th in defensive rebounds (334), 15th in total rebounds (519) and third in career blocks (140). Frierson and Williams are both in the top-10 for career 3-pointers made and attempted. Frierson is sixth with 224 made treys and fifth with 623 career 3-point attempts. Williams is ninth with 166 career made 3-pointers and 10th with 476 career 3-point attempts.

CHASING 1,000
Frierson and Williams are both closing in on 1,000 career points. Frierson currently has 798 career points, while Williams has 772 career points. Thirty-three Bulldogs have scored 1,000 career points in the history of the program.

NAJDAWI NAMED PRESEASON ALL-SOCON
Najdawi was tabbed to the 2018 Preseason All-Southern Conference Team prior to the start of the season. He is coming off a breakout junior season that saw him earn First-Team All-SoCon honors from both the media and coaches after he became just the 27th player in SoCon history, and second player in program history, to eclipse 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocks for his career. He is just the fourth player in program history to earn first-team honors from both the media and coaches, and was named to the NABC All-District 22 First Team.

SEASON TICKETS AND MINI PLANS ON SALE
Season tickets, mini plans and single game tickets are currently on sale for the 2018-19 Citadel men's basketball home games. The entire season, featuring 15 games inside McAlister Field House, can be purchased for $150, or $340 for courtside. Fans can also purchase mini plans and choose six home games to attend for $72. Single game tickets are $15.

Faculty and staff of The Citadel, as well as recent Citadel graduates (2013-18), are entitled to discounted season tickets. Fans can also join The Citadel Basketball Association (CBA) to receive discounts and additional perks while supporting the program.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket office located inside McAlister Field House or by calling (843) 953-DOGS (3647). Fans can also get more information online at this link: CLICK HERE. Hours for the ticket office are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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