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East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs The Citadel Bulldogs Recap - East Tennessee State Wins 73-71
The Citadel was victimized for 23 points and 10 rebounds by Desonta Bradford as East Tennessee State defeated them 73-71 in NCAA action on Monday.
East Tennessee State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -15.5-point spread.
Bo Hodges had 19 points for East Tennessee State and Devontavius Payne chipped in with 7 points. Jermaine Long had 7 assists for them, while Desonta Bradford was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
The Citadel got a 18-point performance from Zane Najdawi, who was supported by 11 points from Kaelon Harris. Frankie Johnson had 7 assists in a losing cause for The Citadel, while Zane Najdawi grabbed 6 rebounds.
East Tennessee State led at halftime, 38-35.
East Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-35.
Next game, East Tennessee State takes its act home to face Samford looking for another win. For The Citadel, they head home to face Wofford.