Bellarmine Knights Defeat The Citadel Bulldogs 70-58
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · McAlister Field House
Bellarmine Knights 70, The Citadel Bulldogs 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Bellarmine Knights vs The Citadel Bulldogs?
Bellarmine Knights beat The Citadel Bulldogs 70-58 at McAlister Field House on November 24, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at McAlister Field House, the Bellarmine Knights triumphed over the The Citadel Bulldogs with a final score of 70-58. This game was significant as both teams entered with identical records of 2-4, making the contest crucial for early-season positioning in the NCAAB landscape. The Knights managed to snap a two-game losing streak, while the Bulldogs suffered their fifth loss in six games.
The Bulldogs have struggled recently, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, including a home record of 2-3. Their scoring average during this stretch has been 69.7 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 76.7 points. Their most recent game prior to this matchup saw them secure a win against the North Greenville Trailblazers, where they scored 70 points and held their opponents to 57.
Conversely, the Knights have a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, with a home record of 3-2 but a dismal away record of 0-5. They have averaged 76.7 points scored per game and allowed 80.9 points during this stretch. Their last outing was a loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where they scored 79 points but conceded 86.
In terms of previous meetings, the teams had not faced each other recently, making this game a fresh encounter. The injury picture was not detailed in the provided facts, so any impact from injuries on player performance remains unknown.
The market had priced the game with Bellarmine Knights favored, reflecting their recent form and performance metrics. The odds suggest a clear expectation for the Knights to win, which they fulfilled with their performance.
Conditions during the game were typical for a basketball matchup, with no extreme weather factors reported that could have influenced play. Fans could watch for key moments such as Dante Kearse's three-point jumper, which contributed to the Knights' scoring run in the second half, and a series of free throws by Kenyon Goodin and Jack Karasinski that helped seal the victory.
Overall, the Bellarmine Knights' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure proved decisive in their win over the Citadel Bulldogs.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | — | 156.5 o -108 / u -112 | Bellarmine Knights — · The Citadel Bulldogs — |
Leaders
- PointsCarter Kingsbury11The Citadel Bulldogs
- AssistsEze Wali2The Citadel Bulldogs
- ReboundsSimeon German9The Citadel Bulldogs
- PointsKenyon Goodin24Bellarmine Knights
- AssistsSam Donald4Bellarmine Knights
- ReboundsSam Donald5Bellarmine Knights
Recent form
The Citadel Bulldogs
Last 10: 2-8Streak W169.7 scored · 76.7 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W70-57vs North Greenville TrailblazersNov 20
- L92-100at West Georgia WolvesNov 15
- L86-96vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 11
- L47-76at Boston College EaglesNov 7
- W105-61vs Erskine Flying FleetNov 4
- L62-73at VMI KeydetsMar 8
- L66-81vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersMar 1
- L42-85at Furman PaladinsFeb 27
- L75-76at Chattanooga MocsFeb 22
- L52-62vs Mercer BearsFeb 20
Bellarmine Knights
Last 10: 3-7Streak L276.7 scored · 80.9 allowed per game0-5 away
- L79-86at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 20
- L86-94vs Wofford TerriersNov 15
- W94-55vs Hanover PanthersNov 13
- L71-98at Kansas State WildcatsNov 9
- L59-104at Georgia BulldogsNov 4
- L61-80at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 27
- L67-69at Stetson HattersFeb 25
- W80-74vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsFeb 20
- W94-68vs Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 18
- L76-81vs West Georgia WolvesFeb 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 22-9 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 22-12 | +1 | 15-3 |
| Queens University | 21-14 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Lipscomb | 19-13 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| West Georgia | 15-17 | 6 | 8-10 |
| Bellarmine | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Jacksonville | 12-20 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Stetson | 12-21 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 11-21 | 7 | 7-11 |
| North Florida | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
| North Alabama | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Bellarmine Knights | The Citadel Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-50 | 22-59 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 11-22 | 3-24 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 13 |
| Free throws | 9-16 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 25 |
| Assists | 16 | 5 |
| Steals | 6 | 3 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 38 |
| Fouls | 13 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half26-29Dante Kearse made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 1st Half29-29Kenyon Goodin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Karasinski.
- 1st Half29-31Cassius Bonjasky made Layup. Assisted by Marcos Gonzales.
- 1st Half32-31Kenyon Goodin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sam Donald.
- 1st Half35-31Kenyon Goodin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Darrius Bolden.
- 2nd Half35-32Christian Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-32Jack Karasinski made Layup. Assisted by Myles Watkins.
- 2nd Half39-32Sam Donald made Layup. Assisted by Myles Watkins.
- 2nd Half42-32Michael Wilson Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kenyon Goodin.
- 2nd Half42-33Cassius Bonjasky made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-33Sam Donald made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-34Cassius Bonjasky made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-35Cassius Bonjasky made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-37Dante Kearse made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-37Jack Karasinski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kenyon Goodin.
- 2nd Half50-37Brian Waddell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Myles Watkins.
- 2nd Half50-39Logan Applegate made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-41Simeon German made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-41Michael Wilson Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kenyon Goodin.
- 2nd Half53-43Braxton Williams made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half56-43Kenyon Goodin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brian Waddell.
- 2nd Half57-43Brian Waddell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-44Eze Wali made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-45Eze Wali made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-45Kenyon Goodin made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-45Brian Waddell made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-45Brian Waddell made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-47Carter Kingsbury made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-49Carter Kingsbury made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-52Carter Kingsbury made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eze Wali.
- 2nd Half64-52Jack Karasinski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-52Jack Karasinski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-55Dante Kearse made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christian Moore.
- 2nd Half66-55Kenyon Goodin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-55Kenyon Goodin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-56Eze Wali made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-56Jack Karasinski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-56Jack Karasinski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-58Eze Wali made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-58Darrius Bolden made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours The Citadel Bulldogs, below favours Bellarmine Knights.
Venue
- McAlister Field HouseCharleston, SC
- Attendance871
- OfficialsRyan Christian, Isaiah Conrad, Garrett Nestor
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