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Furman @ The Citadel

Current Records: Furman 21-6; The Citadel 9-18

What to Know

The The Citadel Bulldogs have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Furman Paladins and are hoping to record their first win since Feb. 3 of 2018. The Citadel and Furman will face off in a Southern battle at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday at McAlister Field House. The Paladins will be strutting in after a victory while The Citadel will be stumbling in from a defeat.

The Citadel was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Saturday as they fell 76-70 to the Samford Bulldogs. The losing side was boosted by guard Austin Ash, who shot 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and finished with 21 points and five boards.

Meanwhile, Furman simply couldn't be stopped this past Saturday, as they easily beat the Western Carolina Catamounts at home 93-59. Furman got double-digit scores from five players: forward Jalen Slawson (17), guard Marcus Foster (17), guard Mike Bothwell (16), forward Tyrese Hughey (11), and forward Alex Williams (10).

The Citadel have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 15.5-point spread they are up against. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, as they've failed to beat the spread in eight of their 12 home games.

The Citadel is now 9-18 while Furman sits at 21-6. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Citadel is stumbling into the contest with the 38th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 74.9 on average. The Paladins' offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the matchup with 82.8 points per game on average, good for 10th best in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: McAlister Field House -- Charleston, South Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Paladins are a big 15.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Paladins as a 14.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Furman have won 13 out of their last 15 games against The Citadel.

  • Jan 04, 2023 - Furman 97 vs. The Citadel 72
  • Feb 26, 2022 - Furman 94 vs. The Citadel 59
  • Feb 02, 2022 - Furman 102 vs. The Citadel 83
  • Feb 24, 2021 - Furman 72 vs. The Citadel 63
  • Jan 13, 2021 - Furman 94 vs. The Citadel 88
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Furman 82 vs. The Citadel 58
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Furman 78 vs. The Citadel 54
  • Jan 31, 2019 - Furman 71 vs. The Citadel 61
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Furman 101 vs. The Citadel 85
  • Feb 03, 2018 - The Citadel 100 vs. Furman 92
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Furman 107 vs. The Citadel 67
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Furman 99 vs. The Citadel 91
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Furman 83 vs. The Citadel 68
  • Feb 11, 2016 - Furman 95 vs. The Citadel 75
  • Jan 16, 2016 - The Citadel 89 vs. Furman 86