ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Citadel could not overcome a cold shooting night in falling, 65-58, at UNC Asheville Wednesday night inside the Kimmel Arena.
 
Game Information
Score: UNC Asheville 65, The Citadel 58
Records: UNC Asheville (4-3), The Citadel (4-3)
Location: Kimmel Arena (Asheville, North Carolina)
Series: Asheville leads 3-2
 
How it Happened

• Both teams struggled offensively in the opening minutes of the game, but a Jason Roche three and a jumper from Brent Davis tied the game, 9-9.
• The Citadel would take its first lead moments later as Hayden Brown found a cutting Jackson Price for the layup.
• The teams would exchange baskets over the next several minutes before an 11-3 run from Asheville allowed them to take a 31-24 lead into the locker room.
• The Citadel came out strong in the second half with a quick 9-3 run to pull within 34-33 with 17:27 to play.
• A quick 5-0 run from Asheville was answered in a hurry with a 6-0 run from The Citadel to tie the game at 39.
• With just over nine-and-a-half minutes to play, Asheville went on a 9-0 run to open a 10-point advantage.
• The Citadel battled back and pulled within three on a pair of Roche free throws, but the Bulldogs were unable to get any closer.

 
Inside the Box Score

• The Citadel shot 21-of-57 from the field and only 2-of-24 from beyond the arc.
• Hayden Brown led the offense with 16 points and nine rebounds.
• Stephen Clark finished with 10 points, six rebounds and four blocks.
• Brent Davis was also in double figures with 10 points.
• The Citadel committed just seven turnovers and had six steals.

 
Up Next
The Citadel returns to McAlister Field House on Dec. 6 as it welcomes North Carolina Central for a 7 p.m. tip.