- Matchup: Samford Bulldogs vs Citadel Bulldogs
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: McAlister Field House, Charleston, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Thursday, the Citadel Bulldogs (9-18) will be looking to secure a victory against the Samford Bulldogs (15-12) at McAlister Field House.
In their last outing, the Samford Bulldogs triumphed over East Tennessee State 82-72. Despite committing 14 fouls, Samford took advantage of East Tennessee’s 27 fouls. The Bulldogs made 5 of 20 three-point attempts and allowed East Tennessee to shoot 77.3% from the free-throw line, converting 17 of their 22 attempts. East Tennessee amassed 34 rebounds (8 offensive, 26 defensive) but didn’t record any blocks, along with 15 assists and 7 steals against Samford’s defense, which allowed 41.0% shooting (25 out of 61). Samford recorded 15 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and secured 37 rebounds, including 7 on offense. They were efficient at the free-throw line, sinking 31 of 40 for a success rate of 77.5%, and finished the game with a field goal percentage of 41.5% (22 out of 53) while making 7 out of 24 three-point attempts.
Dylan Faulkner stood out, posting 24 points on 10 of 18 shooting, along with 10 rebounds and 1 assist in 35 minutes of play.
With a record of 15-12 this season, Samford averages 78.3 points per game (131st nationally) and shoots 44.6% from the field. Beyond the arc, they are at 34.5% (252 of 730) and have a free throw percentage of 68.3%. The Bulldogs average 36.5 rebounds per game and have distributed 400 assists this season, ranking 98th in Division 1. They commit 9.0 turnovers and 16.1 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Bulldogs generate 9.3 turnovers per game while drawing 20.3 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.1% from three-point range and rank 218th nationally in points allowed per game (74.8). Overall, they concede a field goal percentage of 44.0% (717 of 1,630) and average 36.0 rebounds per contest, ranking 128th in assists surrendered with 335 throughout the season.
In their latest game, the Citadel Bulldogs fell to Mercer 70-54. They collected 19 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 28. The Bulldogs turned the ball over 12 times but registered 7 steals in the contest. Mercer committed 12 fouls, allowing Citadel to shoot 12 free throws of which they converted 11 for an impressive 91.7%. The Bulldogs connected on 7 of 25 three-pointers (28.0%) and shot 34.0% overall, hitting 18 of 53 attempts. They allowed Mercer to shoot 52.1% from the field, making 25 of 48 attempts and 52.9% from beyond the arc with 9 of 17 shots going in. Mercer secured 26 total rebounds, including 7 offensive boards.
Braxton Williams had a notable performance, scoring 17 points in 35 minutes with 1 assist, achieving 41.7% accuracy on 5 of 12 shooting while grabbing 2 rebounds.
Citadel currently holds a record of 9-18 for the season. They average 16.3 fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 69.8%. The Bulldogs compile 12.4 assists per game (ranking 294th in the nation) and turn the ball over 10.9 times per game. They have scored 1,867 points this season, averaging 69.1 points per game while collecting 33.7 rebounds per contest. Their field goal percentage is at 41.8%, positioning them 329th nationally.
Defensively, Citadel ranks 246th, allowing 76.2 points per game. They force 9.8 turnovers per game but permit opponents to shoot 47.7% from the field (340th in D-1). Opponents shoot 35.8% from three-point range against them (238 of 664), while they have given up 68.2% in free throws. They yield 14.1 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, ranking 240th and 231st, respectively, in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Citadel
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