Bulldogs Win in Overtime to Claim Nation-Leading Third OT Victory

The Citadel outscored UNC Greensboro 11-6 in overtime to earn its third overtime win of the season, the most in the nation.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:31pm

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The Citadel (8-15, 5-5 SoCon) earned a 71-66 overtime victory against UNC Greensboro (8-15, 4-6 SoCon) on Saturday afternoon at McAlister Field House, recording its third overtime win of the season, the most by any team nationally. The Bulldogs were led offensively by Winston Hill, who finished with 14 points, and Carter Kingsbury and Christian Moore, who added 12 and 11 points respectively. The Citadel scored 26 points in the paint and 22 points from the bench, while limiting UNC Greensboro to just two second-chance points.

Why it matters

The Citadel's three overtime wins this season are the most in the nation, highlighting the team's resilience and ability to win close games. This victory also marks the Bulldogs' most wins in the month of January since the 2008-09 season, showcasing their productive stretch in conference play.

The details

The Citadel opened the overtime period with a 7-0 run, including a jumper and a three-pointer from Moore, to take a 67-60 lead. The Bulldogs closed out the game at the free-throw line, with Moore converting two foul shots in the final seconds to seal the victory. The Citadel shot 38.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, while going 13-of-20 at the free-throw line.

  • The Citadel capped the month of January with five victories, marking the program's most wins in the month since the 2008–09 season.
  • The Citadel's four overtime games this season are the program's first four-overtime campaign since 2021–22 and just the second time The Citadel has reached that mark since the 1978–79 season.

The players

Winston Hill

Finished with 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting, including two three-pointers, and added five assists to tie his career high as a Bulldog.

Carter Kingsbury

Scored 12 points and grabbed a season-high seven rebounds, and has now made at least two three-pointers in 17 games this season, including six straight contests.

Christian Moore

Contributed 11 points and knocked down three shots from beyond the arc, marking his sixth game with multiple three-pointers over his last nine outings.

Adebisi

Scored six points, grabbed nine rebounds, recorded three steals, and blocked two shots, further solidifying his top-five ranking in the Southern Conference in blocks.

KJ Younger

Led UNC Greensboro with a game-high 24 points.

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What’s next

The Citadel begins a three-game road swing on Thursday, Feb. 5, traveling to Samford for an 8 p.m. ET Southern Conference matchup inside Pete Hanna Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

The takeaway

The Citadel's three overtime wins this season, the most in the nation, showcase the team's resilience and ability to win close games. This productive stretch in conference play, including the Bulldogs' most January wins since 2008-09, highlights the program's growth and competitiveness within the Southern Conference.