The Citadel Bulldogs Defeat Chattanooga Mocs 78-71
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · McKenzie Arena
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Who won The Citadel Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs?
The Citadel Bulldogs beat Chattanooga Mocs 78-71 at McKenzie Arena on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in The Citadel Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs?
Chattanooga Mocs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The underdog won.
In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Citadel Bulldogs triumphed over the Chattanooga Mocs with a final score of 78-71 at McKenzie Arena. This victory marked the third consecutive win for the Bulldogs against the Mocs, having previously defeated them twice in the 2025 season. The Bulldogs now hold a 2-0 record against Chattanooga in their last two meetings.
Both teams entered the game with a similar overall record, with Chattanooga at 10-15 and The Citadel at 9-16. However, the recent form of the two teams showcased contrasting trends. The Mocs had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, currently riding a one-game winning streak after a victory against the Mercer Bears, where they won 79-75. Despite this win, their scoring average in the last five games had dipped to 66.8 points, while they allowed an average of 74.6 points per game.
On the other hand, The Citadel had a more balanced recent record of 5-5 in their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss to the Samford Bulldogs, where they fell 64-78. The Bulldogs averaged 72.3 points scored and allowed 76.9 points in their last ten games, with their last five games yielding an average of 69.4 points scored and 71.8 points allowed.
When considering home and away performances, Chattanooga had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while The Citadel struggled on the road with a 1-4 away record in their last five outings. This context added an additional layer of intrigue to the matchup, as the Mocs aimed to leverage their home advantage.
In terms of injuries, no specific players were noted as unavailable, which meant both teams could field their full rosters. This was significant as both teams had been looking to build momentum with their best players on the court.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Mocs with a spread of -9.5 and a moneyline of -500 for the home team, while the Bulldogs had a moneyline of 380. The total for the game was set at 142.5, with over odds at -115.0 and under odds at -105.0, indicating a competitive expectation for scoring.
Conditions during the game were typical for a February evening in Chattanooga, which likely contributed to a solid atmosphere at McKenzie Arena. Fans were treated to a competitive game, with both teams showing flashes of offensive prowess.
As the game unfolded, the Bulldogs took control in the second half, capitalizing on key free throws from Tate Darner and Logan Applegate. Darner made critical free throws that helped extend the Bulldogs' lead, while Eze Wali also contributed significantly from the line, ultimately sealing the victory for The Citadel.
The final moments were tense, with Chattanooga attempting to close the gap, but the Bulldogs maintained their composure to secure the win. This result not only adds to The Citadel's confidence but also emphasizes their ability to perform under pressure, especially in a matchup where they had previously found success.
Fans and analysts will be keen to see how both teams respond in their upcoming games, particularly how Chattanooga can bounce back from this defeat and whether The Citadel can build on their current momentum.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UTC -9.5 | 142.5 o -115 / u -105 | The Citadel Bulldogs +380 · Chattanooga Mocs -500 |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Frison24Chattanooga Mocs
- AssistsJordan Frison3Chattanooga Mocs
- ReboundsTate Darner7Chattanooga Mocs
- PointsSola Adebisi18The Citadel Bulldogs
- AssistsEze Wali5The Citadel Bulldogs
- ReboundsCarter Kingsbury6The Citadel Bulldogs
Recent form
Chattanooga Mocs
Last 10: 4-6Streak W172.6 scored · 75.8 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W79-75vs Mercer BearsFeb 6
- L70-75at Furman PaladinsFeb 1
- L55-81vs Wofford TerriersJan 29
- L64-75at Samford BulldogsJan 24
- L66-67vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 22
- W90-82at Western Carolina CatamountsJan 17
- W76-67at Wofford TerriersJan 14
- W88-79vs Samford BulldogsJan 10
- L67-78vs Furman PaladinsJan 7
- L71-79at VMI KeydetsJan 3
The Citadel Bulldogs
Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.3 scored · 76.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- L64-78at Samford BulldogsFeb 6
- W71-66vs UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 31
- W80-56vs VMI KeydetsJan 30
- L55-84at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 24
- W77-75vs Furman PaladinsJan 22
- W82-68at VMI KeydetsJan 18
- L66-69at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 16
- W79-77vs Western Carolina CatamountsJan 10
- L63-101at Mercer BearsJan 8
- L86-95vs Wofford TerriersJan 3
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 | The Citadel Bulldogs | Chattanooga Mocs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-58 | 28-63 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 9-29 | 9-29 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 31 |
| Free throws | 11-13 | 6-8 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 22 |
| Assists | 14 | 17 |
| Steals | 10 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 36 |
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 81 | 11 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-39Jordan Frison makes layup (Tate Darner assists)
- 2nd Half40-39Carter Kingsbury makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-39Carter Kingsbury makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-42Jordan Frison makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brennan Watkins assists)
- 2nd Half42-42Sola Adebisi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-42Sola Adebisi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-44Jordan Frison makes layup (Collin Mulholland assists)
- 2nd Half46-44Carter Kingsbury makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eze Wali assists)
- 2nd Half48-44Braxton Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half48-46Brennan Watkins makes layup (Collin Mulholland assists)
- 2nd Half51-46Eze Wali makes 26-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
- 2nd Half51-49Jikari Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jordan Frison assists)
- 2nd Half53-49Carter Kingsbury makes layup
- 2nd Half53-52Jikari Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tate Darner assists)
- 2nd Half53-54Jordan Frison makes 7-foot jumper (Josh Bowman assists)
- 2nd Half55-54Sola Adebisi makes 2-foot dunk (Marcos Gonzales assists)
- 2nd Half57-54Sola Adebisi makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half59-54Sola Adebisi makes layup (Eze Wali assists)
- 2nd Half61-54Braxton Williams makes layup (Eze Wali assists)
- 2nd Half62-54Eze Wali makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-56Collin Mulholland makes layup (Brennan Watkins assists)
- 2nd Half62-57Collin Mulholland makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-60Brennan Watkins makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jordan Frison assists)
- 2nd Half64-60Eze Wali makes layup
- 2nd Half64-62Jordan Frison makes layup
- 2nd Half67-62Logan Applegate makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half67-63Jordan Frison makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-64Jordan Frison makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-64Braxton Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half71-64Sola Adebisi makes layup (Braxton Williams assists)
- 2nd Half71-67Tate Darner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brennan Watkins assists)
- 2nd Half73-67Carter Kingsbury makes layup
- 2nd Half73-68Tate Darner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-69Tate Darner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-69Logan Applegate makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-69Logan Applegate makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-71Jordan Frison makes layup
- 2nd Half76-71Eze Wali makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-71Eze Wali makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-71Eze Wali makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Chattanooga Mocs, below favours The Citadel Bulldogs.
Venue
- McKenzie ArenaChattanooga, TN
- Attendance3750
- OfficialsEvan Berg, Allen Sutton, Garrett Nestor
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