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Wofford Downs The Citadel 72-68 - Match Report
Wofford earned a 72-68 victory over The Citadel on Saturday, getting 16 points from B.J. Mack at McAlister Field House.
Bettors who backed Wofford were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks.
Wofford got 14 points from Jackson Paveletzke and another 11 points from Kyler Filewich. Jackson Paveletzke contributed 7 assists, while Messiah Jones cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
The Citadel got a 24-point performance from Austin Ash, who was supported by 12 points from Stephen Clark. David Maynard had 4 assists in a losing cause for The Citadel, while Brady Spence grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Wofford were victorious, as the score was 37-34 at the break.
Wofford had a 28-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Wofford takes its act on the road to face VMI looking for another win. For The Citadel, they head on the road to face East Tennessee State.