The Citadel Bulldogs at Idaho State Bengals
· Campbell ClassicSmith scores 19, The Citadel edges Idaho State 62-61 with last-minute rally
The Citadel scored only 13 points in the first half, trailed by eight with a minute to go in regulation and took its first lead of the game when Elijah Morgan hit a 3-pointer with four seconds remaining. Maleek Arington put Idaho State back ahead with two free throws, then Quentin Millora-Brown made two free throws at the end to win it for The Citadel.
Smith added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-3). Morgan scored 15 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line.
The Bengals (2-3) were led by Brayden Parker, who recorded 18 points and six rebounds. Isaiah Griffin added 10 points, six rebounds and two steals for Idaho State. In addition, Kiree Huie had nine points and two blocks.
The event continues Tuesday when The Citadel plays North Carolina Central and Idaho State takes on host Campbell.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 62 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 60 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Idaho State Timeout | 62 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Quentin Millora-Brown made Free Throw. | 62 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Foul on Brayden Parker. | 60 - 61 |
Statistics
CIT |
IDST |
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|---|---|---|
| 20-45 | FG | 25-52 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 6-18 | 3PT | 4-17 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 24 |
| 16-18 | FT | 7-7 |
| 89 | Free Throw % | 100 |
| 28 | Rebounds | 25 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 20 |
| 9 | Assists | 12 |
| 7 | Steals | 9 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 12 | Points Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 12 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Largest Lead | 14 |
Game Information
Location: Buies Creek, NC
Attendance: 51 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
2025-26 Big Sky Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |


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