Who's Playing

Samford @ The Citadel

Current Records: Samford 7-7; The Citadel 6-7

What to Know

The The Citadel Bulldogs are 3-10 against the Samford Bulldogs since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Citadel and Samford will face off in a Southern battle at 1 p.m. ET at McAlister Field House. The teams split their matchups last year, with The Citadel winning the first 107-93 at home and Samford taking the second 76-74.

The Citadel beat the Chattanooga Mocs 76-68 on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the Mercer Bears typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Samford proved too difficult a challenge. Samford took their game against the Bears 78-69.

The Citadel is expected to lose this next one by 4.5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with The Citadel, who are 6-5-1 against the spread.

The Citadel is now 6-7 while Samford sits at 7-7. The Citadel is 2-3 after wins this season, Samford 5-1.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: McAlister Field House -- Charleston, South Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a 4.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Samford have won ten out of their last 13 games against The Citadel.

  • Feb 21, 2022 - Samford 76 vs. The Citadel 74
  • Feb 05, 2022 - The Citadel 107 vs. Samford 93
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Samford 74 vs. The Citadel 62
  • Jan 01, 2020 - Samford 69 vs. The Citadel 68
  • Mar 08, 2019 - Samford 100 vs. The Citadel 71
  • Feb 23, 2019 - The Citadel 87 vs. Samford 83
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Samford 80 vs. The Citadel 77
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Samford 116 vs. The Citadel 103
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Samford 107 vs. The Citadel 91
  • Feb 25, 2017 - The Citadel 102 vs. Samford 96
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Samford 98 vs. The Citadel 90
  • Feb 08, 2016 - Samford 95 vs. The Citadel 86
  • Jan 05, 2016 - Samford 94 vs. The Citadel 74