CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel men's basketball team delivered a strong offensive performance on Tuesday night, earning a 98–73 victory over Southern Wesleyan inside McAlister Field House. The Bulldogs posted efficient shooting, balanced scoring, and active play across the rotation in their final home contest before the holiday and exam break.
The Citadel opened the game with a productive first half, generating 54 points behind consistent ball movement and perimeter efficiency. The Bulldogs connected on 11 three-pointers in the opening frame and sustained that momentum after halftime, finishing with 19 made threes on the night. The team totaled 21 assists and shot 45.1 percent from the field, including 38.8 percent from beyond the arc, while maintaining control throughout the contest.
Seven Bulldogs finished with eight or more points.
Dante Kearse led the group with 15 points, adding six rebounds and two assists while shooting 5-of-8 from three.
Cassius Bonjasky provided an efficient lift off the bench with five points on 2-of-3 shooting, adding four rebounds in 10 minutes of play.
Braxton Williams and Carter Kingsbury each scored 13 points, with Kingsbury going 5-of-8 from the field and Williams knocking down three triples. Sola Adebisi added 12 points and five rebounds, while Logan Applegate contributed nine points and five rebounds. Eze Wali posted 14 points and five rebounds, and Gabe Hernandez supplied five points and a team-high five assists in 13 minutes.
The Bulldogs recorded 44 total rebounds, 34 points in the paint, and 41 bench points, while collecting nine steals defensively. Southern Wesleyan was held to 28-of-70 shooting (40.0 percent) from the field.
Conroy's Comments
After the win, head coach Ed Conroy emphasized the team's progress and approach, noting, "I thought our guys grew as the game went on, especially with the adjustments we made throughout the night. We rebounded the ball better and defended with more consistency. Dante was tremendous in the first half, not just with the threes but with his rebounding and decision-making. When we play with that kind of energy and unselfishness, we give ourselves a great chance," Conroy said.
'Dogs of the Day
Dante Kearse – 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
Eze Wali – 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals
Carter Kingsbury – 13 points, 2 rebounds
Braxton Williams – 13 points, 3 threes
Sola Adebisi – 12 points, 5 rebounds
Logan Applegate – 9 points, 5 rebounds
Gabe Hernandez – 5 points, 5 assists
Up Next
The Citadel travels to Columbia for a matchup at South Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. inside Colonial Life Arena. The game will air on ESPN+. For complete coverage of Bulldog basketball, visit CitadelSports.com and follow @CitadelHoops on X and Instagram.
