The Citadel Outlasts UNC Greensboro in Overtime Thriller
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · McAlister Field House
The Citadel Bulldogs 71, UNC Greensboro Spartans 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UNC Greensboro Spartans vs The Citadel Bulldogs?
The Citadel Bulldogs beat UNC Greensboro Spartans 71-66 at McAlister Field House on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in UNC Greensboro Spartans vs The Citadel Bulldogs?
UNC Greensboro Spartans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.
In a gripping contest that went to overtime, The Citadel Bulldogs triumphed over the UNC Greensboro Spartans with a final score of 71-66. This victory marked a significant win for The Citadel, who had been struggling with a season record of 8-15 prior to this game, matching their opponents' record. The game took place at McAlister Field House, where the Bulldogs showcased their resilience and determination.
Both teams entered the matchup with similar records, but their recent form told a different story. The Citadel had a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with an average of 69.3 points scored and 77.9 points allowed. They were coming off a win against the VMI Keydets, where they dominated with an 80-56 score. In contrast, UNC Greensboro had a 5-5 record in their last ten games, averaging 83.1 points scored and 82.0 points allowed, but they were on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Mercer and Furman in their last outings.
At home, The Citadel had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while UNC Greensboro struggled with a 1-4 record away from home. The Bulldogs had previously faced the Spartans earlier in the season, resulting in a narrow loss of 66-69. Historically, The Citadel had not fared well against UNC Greensboro, losing all three meetings in the last two seasons, which added an extra layer of significance to this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any notable absences for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this critical game. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had UNC Greensboro favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with UNC Greensboro's moneyline at -142 and The Citadel's at +120.
The game unfolded under typical basketball conditions, with both teams displaying high energy and intensity. The Citadel's ability to secure the win in overtime was highlighted by key plays, including crucial free throws made by Braxton Williams and Christian Moore, who helped extend their lead in the extra period. The Bulldogs' defense tightened as they managed to hold off the Spartans, who were unable to convert on several crucial possessions.
Viewers should note that the game was marked by a back-and-forth scoring battle, with both teams exchanging leads throughout regulation. The Citadel's victory not only broke their losing streak against UNC Greensboro but also provided a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to build on this momentum moving forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNCG -2.5 | 147.5 o -115 / u -105 | UNC Greensboro Spartans -142 · The Citadel Bulldogs +120 |
Leaders
- PointsBraxton Williams14The Citadel Bulldogs
- AssistsBraxton Williams5The Citadel Bulldogs
- ReboundsSola Adebisi9The Citadel Bulldogs
- PointsKJ Younger24UNC Greensboro Spartans
- AssistsKJ Younger3UNC Greensboro Spartans
- ReboundsJustin Neely13UNC Greensboro Spartans
Recent form
The Citadel Bulldogs
Last 10: 4-6Streak W169.3 scored · 77.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- 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
- L49-74vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersDec 30
- L56-80at Richmond SpidersDec 20
UNC Greensboro Spartans
Last 10: 5-5Streak L283.1 scored · 82 allowed per game1-3 away
- L77-95at Mercer BearsJan 30
- L66-89vs Furman PaladinsJan 23
- W85-78at VMI KeydetsJan 21
- L92-102vs Mercer BearsJan 17
- W69-66vs The Citadel BulldogsJan 16
- L60-86at East Tennessee State BuccaneersJan 10
- L85-97at Wofford TerriersJan 7
- W89-82vs Samford BulldogsJan 3
- W77-72vs Chattanooga MocsJan 1
- W131-53vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsDec 21
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 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | The Citadel Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-57 | 24-62 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 5-24 | 10-35 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 29 |
| Free throws | 13-23 | 13-20 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 27 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 26 |
| Fouls | 17 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 22 | 62 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half30-35Braxton Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Moore assists)
- 2nd Half32-35KJ Younger makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half32-38Carter Kingsbury makes 27-foot three point jumper (Sola Adebisi assists)
- 2nd Half32-41Eze Wali makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braxton Williams assists)
- 2nd Half33-41KJ Younger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-41Justin Neely makes layup (Donald Whitehead Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half35-43Eze Wali makes layup
- 2nd Half37-43KJ Younger makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half39-43Justin Neely makes layup (KJ Younger assists)
- 2nd Half39-45Sola Adebisi makes 1-foot dunk (Keynan Davis assists)
- 2nd Half39-47Marcos Gonzales makes layup
- 2nd Half41-47KJ Younger makes layup
- 2nd Half41-50Dante Kearse makes 24-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
- 2nd Half43-50Domas Kauzonas makes 1-foot dunk (KJ Younger assists)
- 2nd Half45-50Valentino Pinedo makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-51Marcos Gonzales makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-51Valentino Pinedo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-51KJ Younger makes layup
- 2nd Half51-51Noah Norgaard makes 26-foot three point jumper (Valentino Pinedo assists)
- 2nd Half54-51Noah Norgaard makes 28-foot three point jumper (Lilian Marville assists)
- 2nd Half56-51KJ Younger makes layup
- 2nd Half56-53Sola Adebisi makes layup (Braxton Williams assists)
- 2nd Half57-53Justin Neely makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-54Eze Wali makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-54Valentino Pinedo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-55Christian Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-58Logan Applegate makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braxton Williams assists)
- 2nd Half60-58Valentino Pinedo makes layup
- 2nd Half60-60Sola Adebisi makes layup (Logan Applegate assists)
- OT60-62Christian Moore makes 7-foot jumper
- OT60-65Christian Moore makes 24-foot three point jumper (Braxton Williams assists)
- OT60-67Braxton Williams makes layup
- OT61-67Valentino Pinedo makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT61-68Braxton Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT61-69Braxton Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT64-69KJ Younger makes 26-foot three point jumper (Donald Whitehead Jr. assists)
- OT65-69Justin Neely makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT66-69Justin Neely makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT66-70Christian Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT66-71Christian Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours The Citadel Bulldogs, below favours UNC Greensboro Spartans.
Venue
- McAlister Field HouseCharleston, SC
- Attendance1133
- OfficialsBilly Dunlap, Nathan Quick, Damon Williams
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