- Matchup: Wofford Terriers vs Citadel Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: McAlister Field House, Charleston, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Citadel Bulldogs (3-11) will host the Wofford Terriers (9-5) at McAlister Field House.
The Wofford Terriers recently triumphed over Western Carolina with a final score of 79-74. During that match, the Terriers were flagged for 21 personal fouls, compared to 20 for Western Carolina. They hit 6 of 24 attempts from three-point range, while the opposing team achieved a free throw accuracy of 69.0%, making 20 out of 29. On the boards, Western Carolina recorded 41 rebounds—16 offensive and 25 defensive—but failed to register a block. The team managed 13 assists and picked up 6 steals. Defensively, Wofford allowed their opponent to shoot 37.5% from the field, allowing 24 baskets out of 64 attempts. They also accumulated 10 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and secured 8 steals. In total, Wofford grabbed 32 rebounds, with 7 being offensive. From the charity stripe, the Terriers made 16 of 23 free throws, equating to a 69.6% success rate. Overall, Wofford shot 46.4% from the field, converting 26 of 56 attempts, including 11 successful three-point shots out of 29.
Nils Machowski played a key role in this win, scoring 27 points on 9 of 15 shooting during his 36 minutes on the floor, along with 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
The Terriers enter this matchup with a season record of 9-5. On average, they commit 10.8 turnovers per game and accumulate 16.6 personal fouls. Wofford is collecting 37.0 rebounds per game and distributing the ball with 201 assists this season, ranking them 174th in Division 1. From beyond the arc, the Terriers have a shooting percentage of 31.7% (120 of 378) and shoot 70.8% from the free-throw line. They average 75.6 points per game, placing them 227th in the nation, while achieving a field goal percentage of 42.8%.
Defensively, the Terriers generate 11.5 turnovers per game and commit 18.1 personal fouls. They rank 116th nationally in assists allowed, conceding 166 this season. Opponents are shooting 44.6% (366 of 820) against them, and Wofford yields an average of 34.4 rebounds per game while allowing 33.6% shooting from beyond the arc. In terms of points allowed per game, they rank 185th in D-1 with an average of 73.4.
In their last game, the Citadel Bulldogs suffered a defeat at the hands of East Tennessee State, resulting in a 74-49 loss. The Bulldogs allowed East Tennessee State to grab 33 rebounds in total (9 offensive). Citadel managed to shoot 40.0% from distance, making 6 of their 15 attempts, and finished strong at the free-throw line with a rate of 84.2%, converting 16 of 19. East Tennessee State achieved 51.0% shooting by landing 26 of 51 attempts. By the end of the game, Citadel had shot 32.7%, hitting 17 of 52 from the floor, while also going 7 for 32 from three-point territory (21.9%). They made 8 free throws for a 61.5% success rate. The Bulldogs faced 15 turnovers while recording 7 steals and managed to accumulate 14 defensive rebounds along with 10 offensive boards for a total of 24.
Christian Moore contributed significantly for the Bulldogs, scoring 10 points in 23 minutes of play, along with 1 assist and 3 rebounds, shooting 30.0% (3 of 10) during the game.
This season, the Citadel Bulldogs hold a record of 3-11. Offensively, they are shooting just 41.8% from the field, placing them 325th in the nation. So far, the Bulldogs have aggregated 963 points, averaging 68.8 per game, while capturing 33.9 rebounds per matchup. They average 12.5 assists per game, ranking 307th nationally, coupled with 10.6 turnovers. Citadel commits 16.3 personal fouls per game and converts 65.0% of their free-throw attempts.
On the defensive end, the Bulldogs permit a 34.8% conversion rate from three-point range (114 of 328), with opponents shooting 68.6% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 14.0 assists and 35.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 235th and 223rd, respectively, in college basketball. In terms of points per game allowed, Citadel ranks 242nd with an average of 75.7 points. They force 9.5 turnovers each game but allow teams to shoot 48.0% from the field, putting them 337th in the nation.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Wofford to Win
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