NCAAB · Final

Wofford Tops The Citadel in High-Scoring Clash

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · McAlister Field House

Wofford Terriers 95, The Citadel Bulldogs 86, 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 Wofford Terriers vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

Wofford Terriers beat The Citadel Bulldogs 95-86 at McAlister Field House on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Wofford Terriers vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

Wofford Terriers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -535 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.

In an exciting matchup at McAlister Field House, the Wofford Terriers defeated the Citadel Bulldogs with a final score of 95 to 86. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams as Wofford continued to build on their strong season while the Bulldogs struggled to find their footing. Wofford entered the game with a record of 10-5, showcasing a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak. Their scoring average in this stretch is an impressive 77.1 points per game, while allowing an average of 70.3 points. In contrast, the Citadel Bulldogs, with a record of 3-12, have only managed to win 2 of their last 10 games, currently riding a four-game losing streak. Their average points scored during this period is 63.3, with an average of 72.7 points allowed.

The home team, The Citadel, has struggled particularly at home, holding a record of 2-4 in their own venue. They have been even less successful on the road, with an away record of 0-4. The Bulldogs' recent games reflect their difficulties, as they have lost their last four outings, including a notable defeat against East Tennessee State where they fell 49-74. Their last five games show a record of 1-4, with an average of 67.2 points scored and 76.0 points allowed.

On the other hand, Wofford has been more successful both at home and away, with a home record of 4-1 and an away record of 3-2. Their last five games present a record of 3-2, scoring an average of 75.0 points while allowing 68.4 points. Their recent victory against Western Carolina, where they won 79-74, adds to their confidence going into this matchup.

Historically, Wofford has had the upper hand in their previous meetings with The Citadel. In their last two encounters during the 2025 season, Wofford emerged victorious both times, winning 74-71 at home and 79-68 away. This continued dominance was evident in the latest clash, where Wofford's offensive prowess shone through.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability for either team, which could impact their performances. However, the absence of key players can often influence the outcome of such tightly contested games.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Wofford with a spread of 9.5 points. The total points line was set at 144.5, with odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under. Wofford's moneyline was listed at -535, while The Citadel's moneyline was significantly higher at +400, reflecting the expected outcome based on their recent form.

As the game progressed, Wofford maintained a steady lead, capitalizing on their scoring opportunities. The final moments saw Wofford solidifying their victory with successful free throws, particularly from Kahmare Holmes and Logan Applegate, who contributed to the final score with crucial points from the charity stripe. The game concluded with Wofford's free throw shooting sealing the deal, as they extended their lead and ensured a comfortable margin of victory.

Overall, this game served as a reminder of the challenges faced by The Citadel while highlighting Wofford's capabilities as a competitive force in the league. The Bulldogs will need to regroup and address their issues if they hope to turn their season around.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WOF -9.5	144.5 o -105 / u -115	Wofford Terriers -535 · The Citadel Bulldogs +400

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Leaders

PointsBraxton Williams20The Citadel Bulldogs
AssistsCarter Kingsbury6The Citadel Bulldogs
ReboundsSola Adebisi11The Citadel Bulldogs
PointsNils Machowski37Wofford Terriers
AssistsKahmare Holmes9Wofford Terriers
ReboundsKahmare Holmes7Wofford Terriers

Recent form

The Citadel Bulldogs

Last 10: 2-8Streak L463.3 scored · 72.7 allowed per game2-4 at home

L49-74vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersDec 30
L56-80at Richmond SpidersDec 20
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

Wofford Terriers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W277.1 scored · 70.3 allowed per game3-2 away

W79-74at Western Carolina CatamountsDec 31
W88-54vs Union Commonwealth (KY) BulldogsDec 28
L73-84at Wichita State ShockersDec 18
W83-57at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsDec 16
L52-73vs Elon PhoenixDec 6
W63-56vs Presbyterian Blue HoseDec 4
W83-77at Eastern Kentucky ColonelsNov 29
L83-93at Northern Kentucky NorseNov 26
W81-57vs Erskine Flying FleetNov 22
W86-78vs North Florida OspreysNov 20

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	Wofford Terriers	The Citadel Bulldogs
Field goals	31-61	30-56
Field goal %	51	54
Three-pointers	18-32	12-24
Three-point %	56	50
Free throws	15-20	14-16
Free throw %	75	88
Rebounds	29	32
Offensive rebounds	13	11
Defensive rebounds	16	21
Assists	20	17
Steals	8	5
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	10	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	12
Fast-break points	4	7
Points in the paint	24	34
Fouls	14	17
Largest lead	16	3
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	94	5

How the scoring went

2nd Half63-49Jayden Tyler makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kahmare Holmes assists)
2nd Half63-51Carter Kingsbury makes layup
2nd Half65-51Kahmare Holmes makes layup (Cayden Vasko assists)
2nd Half65-53Christian Moore makes layup
2nd Half65-54Christian Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half68-54Jayden Tyler makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chace Watley assists)
2nd Half68-56Christian Moore makes layup (Braxton Williams assists)
2nd Half68-57Christian Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half70-57Nils Machowski makes layup (Luke Flynn assists)
2nd Half70-60Sola Adebisi makes 26-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
2nd Half73-60Nils Machowski makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half73-62Sola Adebisi makes layup (Carter Kingsbury assists)
2nd Half73-64Dante Kearse makes layup (Braxton Williams assists)
2nd Half74-64Cayden Vasko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-64Cayden Vasko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-64Jayden Tyler makes layup (Kahmare Holmes assists)
2nd Half77-66Braxton Williams makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half79-66Kahmare Holmes makes layup (Brian Sumpter assists)
2nd Half79-69Logan Applegate makes 24-foot three point jumper (Braxton Williams assists)
2nd Half80-69Nils Machowski makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-69Nils Machowski makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-71Sola Adebisi makes layup
2nd Half81-72Carter Kingsbury makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-73Carter Kingsbury makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-73Nils Machowski makes layup (Kahmare Holmes assists)
2nd Half83-76Logan Applegate makes 23-foot three point jumper (Carter Kingsbury assists)
2nd Half86-76Kahmare Holmes makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half86-78Christian Moore makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half86-81Braxton Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Logan Applegate assists)
2nd Half86-83Braxton Williams makes layup (Carter Kingsbury assists)
2nd Half88-83Kahmare Holmes makes layup
2nd Half90-83Nils Machowski makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half91-83Kahmare Holmes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half91-84Christian Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half92-84Kahmare Holmes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half93-84Kahmare Holmes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half93-85Logan Applegate makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half93-86Logan Applegate makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half94-86Nils Machowski makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half95-86Nils Machowski makes free throw 2 of 2