CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel men's basketball team set four program records Monday evening as the Bulldogs defeated Mid-Atlantic Christian, 148-75. The 73-point victory is the second largest in program history and the largest margin of victory since the 2005-06 team bested  Florida Christian by 83, 126-43, and the 148 points scored eclipsed the previous program record of 146 set on Nov. 13, 2016 against Johnson (Fla.).

Game Information
Location: McAlister Field House, Charleston, S.C.
Final Score: The Citadel 148, Mid-Atlantic Christian 75
Records: The Citadel 1-1, MACU 0-2 (The game was an exhibition for MACU, and therefore did not count towards their record)
Series: The Citadel leads, 2-0

KEY STATS

• The Bulldogs led from opening tipoff to the final horn and the game was never tied.
• The Bulldogs jumped out to a 12-0 lead before MACU scored their first points of the game.
• The 'Dogs jumped out to a 75-31 lead by halftime, shooting 54.9 percent (28-of-51) from the field for the period. The Bulldogs held MACU to 34.1 percent (15-of-44) for the first half.
• Kaiden Rice scored 22 of his game-high 24 points in the first half, including converting five of his first six 3-pointers.
• The Bulldogs shot 61.7 percent (29-of-47) from the field for the second half, including 44 percent (11-of-25) from long range. The 'Dogs held the Mustangs to 35.7 percent shooting (15-of-42) from the field for the second half.
• With 4:23 left in the game, Robert Guyton checked into the game for the Bulldogs, marking the first time this season that all 14 players have played.
• All 14 players on the Bulldogs' roster saw action and scored in the game when Guyton hit a 3-pointer with 58 seconds left in the game.

NOTABLES

• The 148 points set a program record. The 75 points scored in the first half were the third-most points scored in a first half by the Bulldogs in program history. The 73 points scored in the second half were the second-most points scored in a second half in program history.
• The 73-point win marks the second-largest margin of victory in program history. The 2005-06 team bested  Florida Christian by 83, 126-43, on Nov. 28, 2005.
• The Bulldogs set program records with 57 made field goals, 23 made 3-pointers and 51 3-point attempts.
• The Bulldogs' 37 assists were the second most by a Bulldog team in a regular-season game.
• The 'Dogs' 40 defensive rebounds matched the program record.
• The Bulldogs' 98 field goal attempts were fourth-most in program history and the 63 total rebounds were the fifth most in program history.
• The Bulldogs converted 23 treys, marking the seventh game in a row The Citadel has made at least 10 3-pointers, the 99^th game in a row with at least five treys, the 139^th game with multiple 3-pointers made and the 362^nd game in a row with at least one trey converted.
• The 24 points by Rice were four shy of his career high, set last season in the regular-season finale at Western Carolina (Feb. 25, 2018). It is just the second 20-point game of his young career. The five 3-pointers were three shy of his career high, also set during the game at WCU.
• With his five 3-pointers made, Matt Frierson has extended his current streak to 40 consecutive games with at least one trey. It was the 26^th time of his career that he has made four or more 3-pointers.
• With his 15 points scored Monday night, Frierson eclipsed the 800-point total for his career. He has scored 813 points.
• With his five defensive rebounds Monday night, Zane Najdawi moved up a spot in The Citadel record book, to 11^th with 339 career defensive boards. He is also now tied with Greg Jones (1999-2003) for 13^th all-time in total rebounds.
• Monday night marked the 41^st time in Najdawi's career and first time this season that Najdawi has swatted away multiple shots as he finished the game with three blocks. He now has 143 for his career, the third-most blocks by a Bulldog.
• Senior Quayson Williams led all players with 10 assists in the game, setting a new personal record. Williams finished the game with 10 assists, no turnovers and five steals in 15 minutes of action.
• Kaelon Harris led all players with 13 rebounds Monday night, a career high for the junior.
• Tyler Burgess scored a career-high 14 points off four 3-pointers in 14 minutes of work. The four treys match his career high.

QUOTABLES FROM COACH DUGGAR BAUCOM
"I was pleased with how well we shared the ball. Thirty-seven assists on 57 baskets, that's awesome. The most pleasing thing was the guys cheering for each other when the reserves were in there. Our three point guards had 24 assists and only the one turnover. Regardless of who you're playing, that's a pretty good combo that we can live with. I thought the entire team was very unselfish. A coach always has to have something to be critical about, and our free throw shooting wasn't what it needed to be, but our 3-point shooting wasn't bad and I thought we finished around the rim pretty well. It was very nice to get this win."

COMING UP
The Citadel will next host Johnson University (Fla.) on Wednesday, Nov. 14 (7 p.m.) before heading to Austin, Texas to take on the Longhorns of the University of Texas on Friday, Nov. 16. The game with the Longhorns will open a three-game road swing for the Bulldogs.

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.

The Citadel will offer discounted tickets to active military and first responders at all home ticketed events this season. All active military and first responders, with a valid ID, have the opportunity to purchase up to four tickets at general admissions prices. Basketball tickets can be purchased for just $8.

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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