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Southern Tournament - Western Carolina Falls 78-72 Against The Citadel - Game Recap
Western Carolina was burned for 28 points by Preston Parks on Friday as The Citadel picked up a 78-72 win at U.S. Cellular Center.
The Citadel won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
The Citadel got 16 points from Zane Najdawi and another 10 points from Ezekiel Balogun. Frankie Johnson contributed 5 assists, while Zane Najdawi cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Western Carolina got 25 points from Haboubacar Mutombo in a losing cause and another 14 points from Devin Peterson. Devin Peterson contributed 11 assists for them, while Marc Gosselin had 12 rebounds.
The Citadel trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Western Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-26.