NCAAB · Final

Richmond Dominates The Citadel in Convincing Win

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Robins Center

Richmond Spiders 80, The Citadel Bulldogs 56, 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 The Citadel Bulldogs vs Richmond Spiders?

Richmond Spiders beat The Citadel Bulldogs 80-56 at Robins Center on December 20, 2025.

Who was favored in The Citadel Bulldogs vs Richmond Spiders?

Richmond Spiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2400 (about 96% implied). The favorite won.

The Richmond Spiders secured a decisive victory against The Citadel Bulldogs, finishing the game with a score of 80-56. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Richmond boasting a strong home record of 10-2, while The Citadel struggled with an away record of 3-10. The game took place at the Robins Center, where Richmond has been particularly formidable, maintaining a perfect home record of 6-0 this season.

Richmond entered the game with a recent form of 8-2 in their last ten outings, although they faced a setback in their most recent game, losing to the Elon Phoenix 70-73. Despite this loss, the Spiders had been scoring an impressive average of 84.2 points per game while allowing 72.8. In their last five games, they averaged 80.8 points scored and 75.2 points allowed, indicating a strong offensive presence despite the recent dip in form.

On the other hand, The Citadel had been struggling significantly, holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. Their average scoring in this span was 70.6 points, while they allowed 76.9 points per game. In their last five games, The Citadel managed to score only 67.0 points on average, further illustrating their offensive difficulties.

The home advantage for Richmond was evident in their performance, as they consistently outscored their opponents at the Robins Center. The Citadel, conversely, has struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-4 this season. This game was crucial for Richmond, as they aimed to bounce back from their previous loss and maintain their strong home form.

In terms of previous meetings, the block did not provide specific historical context, but the current season's performances suggested that Richmond would be favored in this matchup. The betting market reflected this sentiment, with DraftKings setting the spread at -18.5 in favor of Richmond, indicating a strong expectation for their performance.

Injuries were not mentioned in the block, suggesting that both teams may have fielded their full rosters for this contest. The conditions at the Robins Center were not detailed, but typically, home games provide a familiar environment for the Spiders, which could contribute to their strong performance.

As the game unfolded, Richmond demonstrated their dominance early on and maintained control throughout. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where Richmond extended their lead with contributions from players such as Jaylen Robinson, who capped the scoring with a dunk, and AJ Lopez, who added critical points with layups and free throws. The Citadel's attempts to close the gap were met with staunch defense from Richmond, who effectively limited their scoring opportunities.

Overall, this game showcased the disparity in form and performance between the two teams, with Richmond solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the league while The Citadel continued to seek solutions to their ongoing struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	RICH -18.5	146.5 o -115 / u -105	The Citadel Bulldogs +1200 · Richmond Spiders -2400

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Leaders

PointsJaden Daughtry17Richmond Spiders
AssistsMike Walz3Richmond Spiders
ReboundsJonathan Beagle7Richmond Spiders
PointsLogan Applegate10The Citadel Bulldogs
AssistsEze Wali4The Citadel Bulldogs
ReboundsSola Adebisi6The Citadel Bulldogs

Recent form

Richmond Spiders

Last 10: 8-2Streak L184.2 scored · 72.8 allowed per game6-0 at home

L70-73at Elon PhoenixDec 18
W93-84vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 13
W86-77vs Old Dominion MonarchsDec 6
W84-76at Belmont BruinsDec 4
W71-66at Charlotte 49ersNov 28
L72-73at Furman PaladinsNov 27
W102-67vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 23
W87-54vs VMI KeydetsNov 20
W90-86vs William & Mary TribeNov 12
W87-72vs East Carolina PiratesNov 8

The Citadel Bulldogs

Last 10: 2-8Streak L270.6 scored · 76.9 allowed per game0-4 away

L78-82at Charleston CougarsDec 18
L55-71at South Carolina GamecocksDec 14
W98-73vs Southern Wesleyan WarriorsDec 10
L63-79at Davidson WildcatsDec 5
L41-69vs Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 30
L65-72vs Houston Christian HuskiesNov 27
L58-70vs Bellarmine KnightsNov 25
W70-57vs North Greenville TrailblazersNov 20
L92-100at West Georgia WolvesNov 15
L86-96vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 11

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
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	The Citadel Bulldogs	Richmond Spiders
Field goals	22-55	29-56
Field goal %	40	52
Three-pointers	8-25	9-30
Three-point %	32	30
Free throws	4-7	13-19
Free throw %	57	68
Rebounds	32	34
Offensive rebounds	9	9
Defensive rebounds	23	25
Assists	11	17
Steals	6	9
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	16	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	18
Fast-break points	7	17
Points in the paint	24	28
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	0	26
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

1st Half26-35Sola Adebisi makes layup (Keynan Davis assists)
1st Half26-37Mike Walz makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot (Jaden Daughtry assists)
1st Half26-40Mike Walz makes 24-foot three pointer (Mikkel Tyne assists)
1st Half28-40Christian Moore makes 5-foot jumper
1st Half28-42AJ Lopez makes 5-foot jumper
1st Half30-42Gabe Hernandez makes driving layup
1st Half32-42Carter Kingsbury makes layup
2nd Half35-42Christian Moore makes 24-foot three point jumper (Braxton Williams assists)
2nd Half37-42Sola Adebisi makes 1-foot dunk (Eze Wali assists)
2nd Half37-44AJ Lopez makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half37-46Jaden Daughtry makes layup
2nd Half40-46Christian Moore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
2nd Half40-47Jaden Daughtry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-48Jaden Daughtry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-48Braxton Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half42-49Jonathan Beagle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-51Jaden Daughtry makes driving layup
2nd Half42-53Mike Walz makes 12-foot jumper (Will Johnston assists)
2nd Half43-53Marcos Gonzales makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-53Marcos Gonzales makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-55Collin Tanner makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half44-56Collin Tanner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-56Logan Applegate makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sola Adebisi assists)
2nd Half47-59AJ Lopez makes 26-foot three point jumper (Will Johnston assists)
2nd Half47-61Mike Walz makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half50-61Braxton Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
2nd Half50-63Jaden Daughtry makes layup
2nd Half50-66Aiden Argabright makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jonathan Beagle assists)
2nd Half50-67Collin Tanner makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-68Collin Tanner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-69David Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-70David Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-72Collin Tanner makes layup (Mike Walz assists)
2nd Half51-72Keynan Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-75Apostolos Roumoglou makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Robinson assists)
2nd Half54-75Keynan Davis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eze Wali assists)
2nd Half54-76AJ Lopez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-78AJ Lopez makes layup
2nd Half54-80Jaylen Robinson makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half56-80Simeon German makes layup