Citadel Surprises Wofford in Overtime Thriller
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
The Citadel Bulldogs 93, Wofford Terriers 90, 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 Wofford Terriers?
The Citadel Bulldogs beat Wofford Terriers 93-90 at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in The Citadel Bulldogs vs Wofford Terriers?
Wofford Terriers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling overtime showdown, The Citadel Bulldogs triumphed over the Wofford Terriers with a final score of 93-90. This victory marks a significant achievement for The Citadel, who had struggled throughout the season with a record of 10-21 prior to this game, while Wofford entered with a more favorable 19-12 record.
The match took place at the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, where the home team, Wofford, had a record of 19-12 overall. The Terriers had been performing decently in their last ten games, with a record of 6-4 and an average of 78.1 points scored per game, although they had allowed an average of 76.8 points to their opponents. In contrast, The Citadel had been on a rough patch, losing their last five games and holding a record of 3-7 in their last ten, with an average of only 64.9 points scored and 75.5 points allowed.
The game was tightly contested, reflecting the competitive nature of both teams. The Citadel had previously faced Wofford three times in the current and previous season, losing all encounters, including a narrow 95-86 defeat earlier this year. However, in this matchup, they managed to reverse their fortunes. The Bulldogs' recent form had been concerning, with their last five games resulting in losses, and they had averaged just 60.2 points while allowing 80.0 points during that stretch.
In terms of betting, DraftKings had set the spread at Wofford -11.5, indicating that the Terriers were favored to win by a significant margin. The total points were set at 148.5, with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under, while the moneyline odds were -850 for Wofford and 575 for The Citadel. The betting market reflected a strong belief in Wofford's ability to secure a win at home.
The game conditions were conducive for an exciting matchup, with both teams bringing their best efforts to the court. The first half saw both teams exchanging leads, but it was Wofford who entered halftime with a slight edge. However, The Citadel rallied in the second half, pushing the game into overtime after a hard-fought battle.
In overtime, the intensity ramped up as both teams fought for every point. Cayden Vasko opened the scoring in overtime with a layup, bringing the score to 85-85. Kahmare Holmes followed with another layup, putting Wofford ahead 87-85. Nils Machowski then made a crucial tip-in layup, extending Wofford's lead to 89-85. However, Logan Applegate responded with a three-pointer for The Citadel, narrowing the gap. The back-and-forth continued as both teams exchanged baskets, with The Citadel eventually taking the lead with a pair of free throws from Sola Adebisi, sealing their unexpected victory.
The result of this game not only showcased The Citadel's resilience but also highlighted the unpredictability of college basketball, where any team can emerge victorious on any given night. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game, with Wofford seeking to rebound from this setback and The Citadel aiming to capitalize on their newfound momentum.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WOF -11.5 | 148.5 o -112 / u -108 | The Citadel Bulldogs +575 · Wofford Terriers -850 |
Leaders
- PointsNils Machowski30Wofford Terriers
- AssistsKahmare Holmes4Wofford Terriers
- ReboundsRex Stirling9Wofford Terriers
- PointsSola Adebisi27The Citadel Bulldogs
- AssistsCarter Kingsbury6The Citadel Bulldogs
- ReboundsBraxton Williams6The Citadel Bulldogs
Recent form
Wofford Terriers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.1 scored · 76.8 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W72-69at East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 26
- L67-76vs Furman PaladinsFeb 22
- W82-76vs VMI KeydetsFeb 18
- L89-99at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 14
- L80-97at Samford BulldogsFeb 12
- W77-66vs Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 7
- W81-67at VMI KeydetsFeb 4
- L72-86vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 2
- W81-55at Chattanooga MocsJan 29
- W80-77vs Mercer BearsJan 24
The Citadel Bulldogs
Last 10: 3-7Streak L564.9 scored · 75.5 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- W80-56vs VMI KeydetsJan 30
- L55-84at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 24
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 | Wofford Terriers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-59 | 34-66 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 10-26 | 13-34 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 38 |
| Free throws | 21-28 | 9-13 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 26 |
| Assists | 15 | 14 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 42 |
| Fouls | 13 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 71 | 18 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half58-56Kahmare Holmes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cayden Vasko assists)
- 2nd Half60-56Braxton Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half60-57Nils Machowski makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-58Nils Machowski makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Braxton Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-58Braxton Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-60Cayden Vasko makes layup
- 2nd Half63-60Marcos Gonzales makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-60Marcos Gonzales makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-60Sola Adebisi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-60Sola Adebisi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-63Kahmare Holmes makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half68-63Sola Adebisi makes 3-foot dunk (Logan Applegate assists)
- 2nd Half69-63Sola Adebisi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-63Sola Adebisi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-65Kahmare Holmes makes layup
- 2nd Half73-65Logan Applegate makes 24-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
- 2nd Half73-67Rex Stirling makes layup
- 2nd Half75-67Eze Wali makes layup
- 2nd Half75-70Nils Machowski makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cayden Vasko assists)
- 2nd Half78-70Braxton Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half78-72Rex Stirling makes layup
- 2nd Half79-72Dante Kearse makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-74Rex Stirling makes layup (Kahmare Holmes assists)
- 2nd Half82-74Dante Kearse makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eze Wali assists)
- 2nd Half82-77Kahmare Holmes makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nils Machowski assists)
- 2nd Half82-78Kahmare Holmes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-79Kahmare Holmes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-81Kahmare Holmes makes layup
- 2nd Half83-81Sola Adebisi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-83Kahmare Holmes makes layup
- OT85-83Carter Kingsbury makes layup
- OT85-85Cayden Vasko makes layup
- OT85-87Kahmare Holmes makes layup
- OT85-89Nils Machowski makes 0-foot tip in layup
- OT88-89Logan Applegate makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Moore assists)
- OT91-89Logan Applegate makes 25-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
- OT91-90Nils Machowski makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT92-90Sola Adebisi makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT93-90Sola Adebisi makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Wofford Terriers, below favours The Citadel Bulldogs.
Venue
- Jerry Richardson Indoor StadiumSpartanburg, SC
- Attendance1356
- OfficialsMike Terry, Kyle Bottoms, Nick Heater
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