CHARLESTON, S.C. (January 13, 2022) – The Citadel rebounded from an 18-point first half and 15-point halftime deficit with 56 second-half points for a 74-69 SoCon home win over UNCG Thursday. The Bulldogs snapped a 16-game losing streak to the Spartans thanks in part to eight second-half threes and Hayden Brown's 20th career double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds.
 
Game Information
Score: The Citadel 74, UNCG 69
Records: UNCG (10-6, 2-2), The Citadel (7-7, 1-2)
Location: McAlister Field House (Charleston, S.C.)
Series: UNCG leads 33-10
 
How it Happened

• UNCG opened the game on a 10-2 run before Citadel answered with five straight to draw to within one possession.
• The Spartans regained momentum as the Bulldogs struggled shooting-wise, making just 26.9 percent in the opening half (7-of-26), including 1-of-14 on threes, for a 33-18 UNCG lead at halftime.
• The Citadel found its footing early in the second half with seven straight points, including back-to-back triples from Brent Davis and Tyler Moffe.
• UNCG worked its lead back up to ten before the Bulldogs reeled off a 12-2 run to tie things at 48 with 7:33 to play.
• The Citadel used the long ball to finally jump out in front, as its next six made field goals all came from behind the arc for a 66-59 advantage with two-and-a-half minutes to go.
• UNCG's early foul troubles in the second act added to the Bulldogs' late momentum, cashing in at the line with their bonus and double bonus opportunities.

 
Inside the Box Score

• Hayden Brown garnered his 20th career double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds, giving him his second-highest season total on the glass and a year-best five offensive boards. He shot 8-of-16 from the floor and 2-of-5 on threes, while making 6-of-9 free throws.
• Tyler Moffe collected 18 points for his second-best scoring performance of the season, hitting on 5-of-9 field goals and 2-of-5 from long range.
• Jason Roche made a game-high four 3-pointers on eight attempts for 12 points.
• The Citadel's 56 second-half points marked their highest single-half scoring output against a NCAA Division I opponent since last season's first-round SoCon Tournament victory over Western Carolina with 68 second-half markers.
• The Bulldogs made 63.0 percent in the closing half, making 17-of-27 and 8-of-15 on threes for a final average of 45.3 percent (24-of-53). The Spartans finished the evening at 40.0 percent (24-of-60), hitting 9-of-22 triples.

 
Brown Boosts Up the Scoring Ranks

• Hayden Brown became the 28th Bulldog in school history to eclipse the 1,100 career point threshold, passing Noy Castillo and Kent Hill for 28th all-time with 1,101 markers. His career rebounds now sit at 581.

Up Next
The Bulldogs look to treat their home crowd with more thrills heading into the extended weekend, beginning with a rivalry affair versus VMI Saturday at 1 p.m., then Mercer Monday at 7 p.m.