Smith's double-double lifts UNCG past The Citadel 72-58
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Marvin Smith scored 14 points with 10 rebounds, and Isaiah Miller added 13 points as UNC Greensboro had four scorers reach double digits in a 72-58 victory over The Citadel on Thursday night.
The victory marked the Spartans' (13-5, 4-1 Southern Conference) seventh straight victory over the Bulldogs (6-12, 1-5), dating back to The Citadel's last win in the series on Jan. 5, 2015.
Reigning SoCon Player of the Week Zane Nadjawi continued a run of hot shooting for the Bulldogs in the losing effort, scoring 25 points and shooting 10 of 16 from the field. Matt Frierson added 17 points.
The Citadel took a 9-7 lead on nine straight points from Nadjawi. UNC Greensboro responded with a 13-0 run to go up 20-9, and never conceded the lead after that. The Bulldogs kept it close for much of the first half, but the Spartans entered the break with a 41-30 lead. UNC Greensboro then opened the second half with a 21-10 run, stretching their lead to 22.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Glenn Tuitt
- Barry Mathis
- Evan Berg
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |