East Tennessee State Defeats The Citadel 74-49
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · McAlister Field House
East Tennessee State Buccaneers 74, The Citadel Bulldogs 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs The Citadel Bulldogs?
East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat The Citadel Bulldogs 74-49 at McAlister Field House on December 30, 2025.
Who was favored in East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs The Citadel Bulldogs?
East Tennessee State Buccaneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -900 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers triumphed over The Citadel Bulldogs with a final score of 74-49. This game showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, as the Buccaneers entered the contest with a record of 9-5, while the Bulldogs struggled with a 3-11 record. The game took place at the McAlister Field House, a venue that has seen The Citadel's home struggles this season.
The Citadel's recent form has been concerning, as they have lost their last three games, bringing their record over the last ten games to 2-8. In these recent outings, they averaged 67.6 points scored while allowing 75.3 points per game. Their last five games yielded a record of 1-4, with an average of 70.0 points scored and 77.0 points allowed. The Bulldogs' home record stands at 2-3, but they have yet to secure a win in five away games this season.
On the other hand, East Tennessee State had a mixed performance leading up to this game, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten outings. They also faced a three-game losing streak before this matchup. The Buccaneers averaged 78.0 points scored and allowed 69.7 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them score an average of 75.4 points while allowing 72.2 points. Notably, their home record is strong at 5-1, but they have struggled on the road, with a 1-3 record away from home.
In terms of head-to-head meetings, East Tennessee State has dominated The Citadel this season, winning both previous matchups. The most recent encounter on March 1, 2025, ended with a score of 81-66 in favor of the Buccaneers, while an earlier game on January 11, 2025, saw them win 70-52.
Injuries and player availability were not detailed in the provided facts, but the performance of both teams was critical in shaping the game's outcome. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had East Tennessee State favored by 12.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in the Buccaneers' ability to secure a comfortable victory.
The conditions of the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors influencing play. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed East Tennessee State's offensive prowess, particularly in the second half. Key plays included several layups and dunks that showcased their athleticism and teamwork. Gabe Sisk and Dante Kearse contributed significantly to the scoring in the latter part of the game, while The Citadel struggled to keep pace.
Ultimately, the game highlighted the challenges faced by The Citadel this season, as they continue to seek improvement while East Tennessee State looks to regain momentum after a tough stretch. The final score of 74-49 underscored the Buccaneers' dominance in this matchup.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ETSU -12.5 | 140.5 o -115 / u -105 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers -900 · The Citadel Bulldogs +600 |
Leaders
- PointsChristian Moore10The Citadel Bulldogs
- AssistsEze Wali3The Citadel Bulldogs
- ReboundsSimeon German5The Citadel Bulldogs
- PointsBlake Barkley17East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- AssistsJaylen Smith4East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- ReboundsCam Morris III9East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Recent form
The Citadel Bulldogs
Last 10: 2-8Streak L367.6 scored · 75.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
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East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L378 scored · 69.7 allowed per game1-3 away
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- W78-74at North Alabama LionsNov 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | The Citadel Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-52 | 17-52 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 33 |
| Three-pointers | 6-16 | 7-32 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 22 |
| Free throws | 16-19 | 8-13 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 17 |
| Assists | 11 | 10 |
| Steals | 12 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 26 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 18 |
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 30 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 88 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half33-20Blake Barkley makes 1-foot dunk
- 1st Half35-20Jordan McCullum makes layup
- 1st Half36-20Jordan McCullum makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half38-20Blake Barkley makes layup (Cam Morris III assists)
- 1st Half38-23Dante Kearse makes 24-foot three point jumper (Logan Applegate assists)
- 1st Half40-23Cam Morris III makes layup
- 2nd Half40-26Eze Wali makes 23-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
- 2nd Half42-26Jordan McCullum makes layup
- 2nd Half42-27Simeon German makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-27Jaylen Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-29Sola Adebisi makes layup
- 2nd Half46-29Brian Taylor II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Smith assists)
- 2nd Half46-32Christian Moore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eze Wali assists)
- 2nd Half46-33Braxton Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-33Jaylen Smith makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-33Brian Taylor II makes layup
- 2nd Half52-33Brian Taylor II makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-35Simeon German makes 2-foot dunk (Braxton Williams assists)
- 2nd Half53-35Cam Morris III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-35Cam Morris III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-37Braxton Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half54-38Braxton Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-38Allen Strothers makes layup (Cam Morris III assists)
- 2nd Half56-39Dante Kearse makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-40Dante Kearse makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-40Blake Barkley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-40Blake Barkley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-40Jordan McCullum makes layup (Blake Barkley assists)
- 2nd Half62-40Jaylen Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half63-40Brian Taylor II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-40Brian Taylor II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-40Blake Barkley makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-40Gabe Sisk makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half68-42Dante Kearse makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half70-42Jordan McCullum makes 2-foot dunk (Gabe Sisk assists)
- 2nd Half70-44Marcos Gonzales makes layup
- 2nd Half72-44Henry Sisemore makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half74-44Isaiah Sutherland makes layup (Henry Sisemore assists)
- 2nd Half74-47Keynan Davis makes 28-foot three point jumper (Marcos Gonzales assists)
- 2nd Half74-49Chase Williams makes 9-foot jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours The Citadel Bulldogs, below favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers.
Venue
- McAlister Field HouseCharleston, SC
- Attendance1109
- OfficialsBilly Dunlap, Jeb Hartness, Allen Sutton
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