Houston Christian Tops The Citadel in Close Contest
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · McAlister Field House
Houston Christian Huskies 72, The Citadel Bulldogs 65, 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 Houston Christian Huskies vs The Citadel Bulldogs?
Houston Christian Huskies beat The Citadel Bulldogs 72-65 at McAlister Field House on November 26, 2025.
Who was favored in Houston Christian Huskies vs The Citadel Bulldogs?
Houston Christian Huskies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Christian Huskies defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 72-65 at McAlister Field House. This victory improved Houston Christian's record to 5-2, while The Citadel fell to 2-6. The game was notable for its back-and-forth scoring in the second half, particularly as Elijah Brooks made several key plays to secure the win for the Huskies.
Houston Christian entered the game with a record of 4-2 and had won three of their last five games, averaging 72.0 points scored and allowing 70.0 points during that stretch. Their last game resulted in a 69-74 loss to the Bellarmine Knights, but prior to that, they had secured victories against the College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors and UL Monroe Warhawks. On the road, the Huskies struggled with a 0-5 record, but their strong home performance (4-1) had bolstered their overall standing.
The Citadel, on the other hand, has had a challenging season, with a 2-5 record coming into this game. They have lost their last game against the Bellarmine Knights 58-70 and have only managed to win one of their last five games, scoring an average of 70.6 points while allowing 79.8 points. At home, The Citadel has a record of 2-3, but they have struggled significantly when playing away, holding an 0-5 record.
The game featured a significant scoring run by Houston Christian in the second half, highlighted by Brooks making a layup and a jumper to extend their lead. Kylin Green added to the scoring with a three-point jumper, and Mambourou Mara contributed with a layup and a free throw as the Huskies pushed their lead to 70-60. The Citadel attempted to respond with a three-pointer from Braxton Williams and a layup from Carter Kingsbury, but it was not enough to close the gap.
In terms of injuries, no specific players were noted as missing from either team in the provided facts, which may have contributed to both teams being at full strength for this matchup. The game was also marked by competitive odds set by DraftKings, which had Houston Christian favored by 1.5 points with a total set at 137.5. The betting lines reflected the close nature of the matchup, indicating a balanced expectation for both teams.
Conditions in the arena were typical for a basketball game, with no extraordinary weather or external factors influencing play. As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a showcase of skill, particularly from Houston Christian's Brooks, who played a pivotal role in the second half.
Overall, this game was a reminder of the competitive nature of college basketball, where every point counts and momentum can shift rapidly. With Houston Christian's victory, they continue to build on their season, while The Citadel will look to regroup and find a way to turn their fortunes around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | HCU -1.5 | 137.5 o -110 / u -110 | Houston Christian Huskies -118 · The Citadel Bulldogs -102 |
Leaders
- PointsBraxton Williams20The Citadel Bulldogs
- AssistsKeynan Davis3The Citadel Bulldogs
- ReboundsEze Wali5The Citadel Bulldogs
- PointsDemarco Bethea14Houston Christian Huskies
- AssistsKylin Green5Houston Christian Huskies
- ReboundsElijah Brooks8Houston Christian Huskies
Recent form
The Citadel Bulldogs
Last 10: 2-8Streak L170.3 scored · 77.5 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L58-70vs Bellarmine KnightsNov 25
- 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
Houston Christian Huskies
Last 10: 4-6Streak L165.3 scored · 65.8 allowed per game0-5 away
- L69-74at Bellarmine KnightsNov 26
- W85-67vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 21
- W72-61vs UL Monroe WarhawksNov 14
- L60-78at UC San Diego TritonsNov 9
- W74-70vs Southern Arkansas MuleridersNov 4
- L48-62at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersMar 9
- L59-63at East Texas A&M LionsMar 4
- L56-61at Northwestern State DemonsMar 1
- W72-56vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 25
- L58-66vs Lamar CardinalsFeb 22
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
| 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 | Houston Christian Huskies | The Citadel Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-52 | 22-54 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 8-23 | 11-29 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 38 |
| Free throws | 8-13 | 10-11 |
| Free throw % | 62 | 91 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 17 |
| Assists | 16 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 22 |
| Fouls | 12 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half32-24Carter Kingsbury made Layup.
- 1st Half32-27Braxton Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christian Moore.
- 1st Half32-28Christian Moore made Free Throw.
- 1st Half32-29Christian Moore made Free Throw.
- 1st Half35-29Ryan Bartley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elijah Brooks.
- 1st Half35-32Logan Applegate made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marcos Gonzales.
- 2nd Half35-34Braxton Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-34Kylin Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Bartley.
- 2nd Half40-34Demarco Bethea made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-36Braxton Williams made Layup. Assisted by Keynan Davis.
- 2nd Half43-36Trent Johnson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-37Eze Wali made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-38Eze Wali made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-38Mambourou Mara made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-38Elijah Brooks made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Bartley.
- 2nd Half49-41Carter Kingsbury made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-41Ryan Bartley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-41Ryan Bartley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-41Elijah Brooks made Dunk.
- 2nd Half53-43Eze Wali made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-44Dante Kearse made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-45Dante Kearse made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-47Christian Moore made Layup. Assisted by Braxton Williams.
- 2nd Half56-47Ryan Bartley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elijah Brooks.
- 2nd Half56-49Eze Wali made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-51Eze Wali made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-53Christian Moore made Layup. Assisted by Keynan Davis.
- 2nd Half58-53Mambourou Mara made Layup. Assisted by Kylin Green.
- 2nd Half58-56Christian Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Braxton Williams.
- 2nd Half60-56Mambourou Mara made Dunk. Assisted by Demarco Bethea.
- 2nd Half60-59Christian Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Keynan Davis.
- 2nd Half60-60Braxton Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-60Elijah Brooks made Layup. Assisted by Demarco Bethea.
- 2nd Half64-60Elijah Brooks made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-60Kylin Green made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trent Johnson.
- 2nd Half69-60Mambourou Mara made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-60Mambourou Mara made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-63Braxton Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christian Moore.
- 2nd Half72-63Elijah Brooks made Dunk.
- 2nd Half72-65Carter Kingsbury made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours The Citadel Bulldogs, below favours Houston Christian Huskies.
Venue
- McAlister Field HouseCharleston, SC
- Attendance837
- OfficialsZelton Steed, Nick Heater, Michael Husted
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