Who’s Playing
South Carolina State @ The Citadel
Current Records: South Carolina State 5-8; The Citadel 6-3
What to Know
After a two-game homestand, the South Carolina State Bulldogs will be on the road. They will take on the The Citadel Bulldogs in a holiday battle at 5 p.m. ET on Monday at McAlister Field House. These two teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
It was a close one, but this past Saturday South Carolina State sidestepped the Tennessee State Tigers for a 90-88 win.
Meanwhile, The Citadel took their matchup at home this past Thursday with ease, bagging a 102-62 victory over the St Andrews Knights.
The wins brought South Carolina State up to 5-8 and The Citadel to 6-3. A pair of offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: South Carolina State has only been able to knock down 39.20% percent of their shots, which is the 12th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. The Citadel’s offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the contest with 85.6 points per game on average, good for ninth best in college basketball.
How To Watch
When: Monday at 5 p.m. ETWhere: McAlister Field House — Charleston, South CarolinaFollow: CBS Sports App
Series History
The Citadel won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
Nov 28, 2021 – The Citadel 91 vs. South Carolina State 79