Houston Christian's Demarco Bethea led all scorers with 14 points, going 7 for 7 from the field.
The Citadel struggled with a slow start, trailing by as many as 14 points in the first half.
Braxton Williams of The Citadel scored a season-high 20 points, with Christian Moore adding 17.
The Citadel's Sola Adebisi missed his second straight game due to a knee injury.
The Houston Christian Huskies defeated the Citadel Bulldogs 72-65 in a game marked by momentum swings and individual performances. Demarco Bethea's perfect shooting night fueled Houston Christian, while The Citadel struggled to overcome a sluggish start. Despite a comeback effort that saw them tie the game in the second half, the Bulldogs couldn't maintain their momentum. Key statistics included The Citadel's improved free-throw shooting (10 of 11) and a reduction in turnovers after an initial struggle. The absence of Sola Adebisi due to injury also impacted The Citadel's performance. Bulldogs will face Presbyterian College on Nov. 30. The game will be played in Asheville, N.C., at the Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Q: Who was the top scorer for Houston Christian?
Demarco Bethea led Houston Christian with 14 points.
Q: What was The Citadel's biggest deficit in the first half?
The Citadel trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half.
Q: Where is the next game for The Citadel?
The Bulldogs will have three days off before facing Presbyterian College on Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. The game will be played in Asheville, N.C., at the Harrah's Cherokee Center — site of the Southern Conference Tournament.
Houston Christian demonstrated efficient scoring through Bethea.
The Citadel needs to address slow starts to avoid early deficits.
The absence of key players like Adebisi can significantly impact team performance.
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