CARROLLTON, Ga. – The Citadel men's basketball team hits the road Friday evening for a matchup against West Georgia. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. (ET) on ESPN+ and can be heard locally on 102.1 FM, with Brian Giffin on the call for the Bulldogs.
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Scouting The Citadel
The Citadel (1–2) looks to bounce back following Monday's home battle against Charleston Southern. Through three contests, the Bulldogs are averaging 79.3 points per game while shooting 42.9 percent from the floor and 32.4 percent from three-point range.
Junior guard Christian Moore leads the team with 15.3 points per game and has connected on 10 three-pointers while shooting 47.6 percent from beyond the arc. Senior forward Sola Adebisi provides consistency in the frontcourt with 10.7 points and a team-high 7.7 rebounds per outing. Senior guard Braxton Williams adds 10.7 points per game and has made four three-pointers through three contests, while Marcos Gonzales contributes 7.3 points per game on 62.5 percent shooting off the bench.
Defensively, The Citadel has held opponents to 31.0 percent shooting from deep and owns a +1.3 turnover margin. The Bulldogs, led by eighth-year head coach Ed Conroy, continue to build consistency on both ends of the floor.
Scouting West Georgia
West Georgia (1–2) enters Friday's contest after a win over Huntingdon and road games at Nebraska and UCLA. The Wolves are averaging 78.3 points per game on 47.1 percent shooting from the field and 39.7 percent from three-point range.
Guard Shel Williams-Dryden leads UWG with 16.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Josh Smith (12.3 PPG, 4.0 APG) and Chas Lewless (12.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG) add scoring depth on the perimeter. As a team, West Georgia averages 15.3 assists and 6.7 blocks per contest while holding opponents to 32.1 percent from beyond the arc.
By the Numbers
The Citadel – 79.3 PPG | .429 FG% | .324 3PT% | .656 FT% | 0.0 Rebound Margin
West Georgia – 78.3 PPG | .471 FG% | .397 3PT% | .636 FT% | -4.3 Rebound Margin
Team Leaders | The Citadel (1–2)
Team Leaders | West Georgia (1–2)
- Shel Williams-Dryden – 16.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG
- Josh Smith – 12.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.0 APG
- Chas Lewless – 12.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.7 3PM
- JaVar Daniel – 6.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG, .692 FG%
Up Next
The Bulldogs return to McAlister Field House on Wednesday, Nov. 19, for a home matchup against North Greenville. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ET) on ESPN+ and can be heard live on 102.1 FM.