The Citadel Bulldogs @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
The Citadel takes out Bethune-Cookman 99-87
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Derrick Henry had 23 points and eight rebounds, and The Citadel beat Bethune-Cookman 99-87 Wednesday night to snap the Wildcats' six-game home winning streak.
Brian White added 19 points and 13 boards for The Citadel (7-4). Warren Sledge scored 20 points and Quinton Marshall finished with 13.
Henry's jumper with 11:25 to play in the first half gave the Bulldogs their first lead of the game at 18-17. The Citadel built a 51-39 halftime lead and was never challenged after that.
Henry's layup with 8:53 remaining in the game gave the Bulldogs their biggest lead at 80-57.
Randy Holmes and Diamante Lewis each scored 15 points to lead Bethune-Cookman (4-6). LaRon Smith recorded career highs of 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats and had five of Bethune-Cookman's 11 blocked shots.
Game Information
Daytona Beach, FL
Referee:William Covington
Referee:Alan Spainhour
Referee:Dwight Walker
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
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