NCAAB · Final

East Tennessee State Tops The Citadel in Close Contest

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Harrah's Cherokee Center

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 83, The Citadel Bulldogs 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won The Citadel Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat The Citadel Bulldogs 83-76 at Harrah's Cherokee Center on March 7, 2026.

Who was favored in The Citadel Bulldogs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1600 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers emerged victorious against The Citadel Bulldogs with a final score of 83-76. This game, held at the Harrah's Cherokee Center, showcased the Buccaneers' ability to maintain their dominance over the Bulldogs, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in recent meetings. The Buccaneers have now defeated The Citadel in all four encounters this season and last, including a decisive 84-55 win earlier this year.

East Tennessee State entered this game with a home record of 22-10, but they were struggling recently, having lost their last two games. In their last ten outings, they held a record of 6-4, averaging 79.1 points scored per game while allowing 74.4 points. Their recent form showed a scoring average of 76.4 points over the last five games, with a record of 2-3. At home, they had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, indicating some vulnerability on their own court.

On the other hand, The Citadel arrived with a record of 11-22, but they were on a positive trajectory, winning their last two games. Their performance in the last ten games was 4-6, with an average of 69.5 points scored and 79.0 points allowed. In their last five games, they averaged 75.8 points scored, but they also allowed a concerning 83.6 points, highlighting defensive struggles. The Bulldogs had a mixed away record of 3-3 in their last six games, which included their recent victories.

In terms of injuries, the block does not mention any significant injuries affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their best players for this encounter. The market had priced East Tennessee State as heavy favorites, with DraftKings offering a spread of -14.5, indicating a strong belief in their ability to win by a substantial margin. The total points line was set at 139.5, suggesting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.

The conditions during the game were conducive to an exciting matchup, and viewers were treated to several notable scoring plays. Dante Kearse made a significant impact with a 26-foot three-point jumper, while Allen Strothers contributed with crucial free throws that helped the Buccaneers maintain their lead. Eze Wali also made important layups, showcasing the team’s depth and offensive versatility.

As the game progressed, East Tennessee State managed to hold off The Citadel's attempts to close the gap, particularly in the second half, where they maintained their composure and executed their plays effectively. The final score of 83-76 reflects not only the competitive nature of the game but also the Buccaneers' resilience in overcoming their recent struggles.

Overall, this matchup was worth watching as it highlighted the Buccaneers' ability to rebound from their recent losses and solidified their status in the league, while The Citadel showed flashes of potential despite the defeat.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ETSU -14.5	139.5 o -105 / u -115	The Citadel Bulldogs +900 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers -1600

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Leaders

PointsBlake Barkley24East Tennessee State Buccaneers
AssistsBrian Taylor II7East Tennessee State Buccaneers
ReboundsBlake Barkley6East Tennessee State Buccaneers
PointsSola Adebisi23The Citadel Bulldogs
AssistsSola Adebisi4The Citadel Bulldogs
ReboundsSola Adebisi5The Citadel Bulldogs

Recent form

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L279.1 scored · 74.4 allowed per game2-3 at home

L76-82at Mercer BearsFeb 28
L69-72vs Wofford TerriersFeb 26
W87-75at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 21
W78-69at Furman PaladinsFeb 18
L72-82vs Samford BulldogsFeb 14
W73-61vs Chattanooga MocsFeb 12
W87-70at VMI KeydetsFeb 7
W75-71vs Furman PaladinsFeb 5
W86-72at Wofford TerriersFeb 2
L88-90vs Western Carolina CatamountsJan 30

The Citadel Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak W269.5 scored · 79 allowed per game3-3 away

W88-85at Chattanooga MocsMar 6
W93-90at Wofford TerriersFeb 28
L51-72at Furman PaladinsFeb 25
L72-93vs Chattanooga MocsFeb 21
L75-78vs Samford BulldogsFeb 20
L54-70vs Mercer BearsFeb 14
L49-87at Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 11
W78-71at Chattanooga MocsFeb 7
L64-78at Samford BulldogsFeb 6
W71-66vs UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 31

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	East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Field goals	29-58	31-55
Field goal %	50	56
Three-pointers	8-26	10-25
Three-point %	31	40
Free throws	10-20	11-20
Free throw %	50	55
Rebounds	30	29
Offensive rebounds	11	9
Defensive rebounds	19	20
Assists	16	17
Steals	8	7
Blocks	2	0
Turnovers	9	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	12
Fast-break points	7	8
Points in the paint	42	40
Fouls	19	13
Largest lead	3	17
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	2	96

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-43Sola Adebisi makes layup (Braxton Williams assists)
2nd Half38-45Blake Barkley makes layup
2nd Half38-47Jordan McCullum makes layup (Brian Taylor II assists)
2nd Half38-49Blake Barkley makes layup
2nd Half38-52Maki Johnson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Brian Taylor II assists)
2nd Half39-52Keynan Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-52Keynan Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-53Jaylen Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-54Jaylen Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-54Keynan Davis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Sola Adebisi assists)
2nd Half46-54Keynan Davis makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sola Adebisi assists)
2nd Half46-57Brian Taylor II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Smith assists)
2nd Half48-57Logan Applegate makes driving layup (Christian Moore assists)
2nd Half48-59Brian Taylor II makes driving layup
2nd Half50-59Sola Adebisi makes 2-foot dunk (Braxton Williams assists)
2nd Half50-61Jaylen Smith makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half50-63Jaylen Smith makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half52-63Sola Adebisi makes 3-foot hook shot
2nd Half52-65Jordan McCullum makes layup
2nd Half54-65Braxton Williams makes layup
2nd Half54-68Blake Barkley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Smith assists)
2nd Half56-68Carter Kingsbury makes layup (Christian Moore assists)
2nd Half56-71Blake Barkley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jordan McCullum assists)
2nd Half58-71Sola Adebisi makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half58-72Jordan McCullum makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-75Maki Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Smith assists)
2nd Half61-75Sola Adebisi makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Moore assists)
2nd Half61-76Jaylen Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-77Jaylen Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-77Eze Wali makes layup (Sola Adebisi assists)
2nd Half63-78Milton Matthews III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-78Braxton Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dante Kearse assists)
2nd Half69-78Dante Kearse makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eze Wali assists)
2nd Half69-79Allen Strothers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-80Allen Strothers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-80Eze Wali makes layup (Dante Kearse assists)
2nd Half71-82Gabe Sisk makes layup
2nd Half74-82Dante Kearse makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sola Adebisi assists)
2nd Half74-83Allen Strothers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-83Eze Wali makes layup

Win probability

Above the line favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers, below favours The Citadel Bulldogs.