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Monday's men's basketball roundup

The Citadel gets a comeback win against Idaho State

BUIES CREEK, NC – The Citadel used a 49-point second half and some three balls down the stretch to comeback to defeat Idaho State 62-61 on Monday evening.
  • Idaho State took control early on with strong defensive plays and effective scoring.
  • As the first half progressed, turnovers plagued The Citadel, with Idaho State's quick transitions leading to points. Despite efforts from Keynan Davis and AJ Smith, The Citadel found themselves trailing by a significant margin.
  • The Citadel's Madison Durr and AJ Smith contributed with crucial plays, but they faced challenges breaking through Idaho State's defense.
  • Towards the end of the half, The Citadel showed resilience, with AJ Smith making impactful plays. However, Idaho State maintained their lead with efficient scoring and a solid defensive performance, IDSU 23, CIT 13
  • Madison Durr started the scoring for The Citadel with a three-pointer, assisted by Elijah Morgan. Idaho State's Maleek Arington responded with a jumper, maintaining their lead. AJ Smith's three-pointer and successful free throws narrowed the gap for The Citadel.
  • Millora-Brown's free throws and Winston Hill's jumper contributed to The Citadel's scoring efforts. Millora-Brown's jumper and free throw added points for The Citadel, but Idaho State's efficient offense, led by Isaiah Griffin and Kiree Huie, kept them ahead.
  • In the final minutes, Idaho State's Griffin and Parker made significant plays, while The Citadel's Elijah Morgan and Winston Hill responded with three-pointers. The game reached a tie at 59-59 in the closing seconds.
  • Idaho State's Maleek Arington drew a foul and made a free throw, giving them a one-point lead. Millora-Brown responded with two clutch free throws, putting The Citadel ahead by one point with 0.4 seconds left to win 62-61.