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Southern Tournament - The Citadel Downs VMI 78-70 - Match Report

The Citadel got 16 points from Zane Najdawi as they ran past VMI 78-70 on Friday at U.S. Cellular Center.

The Citadel was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.5-point spread as a favorite.

Frankie Johnson had 12 points for The Citadel and Matt Frierson chipped in with 12 points. Frankie Johnson had 5 assists for them, while Zane Najdawi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

VMI got 15 points from Keith Smith in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jordan Ratliffe. Austin Vereen contributed 3 assists for them, while Austin Vereen had 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed The Citadel were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

VMI won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-34.