Citadel Hosts UNC Greensboro After Younger's 30-Point Game

Spartans look to bounce back from loss to Mercer Bears in first matchup of the season.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:31am

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The UNC Greensboro Spartans will visit the Citadel Bulldogs on Saturday after Spartans guard KJ Younger scored 30 points in their 95-77 loss to the Mercer Bears. This will be the first meeting of the season between UNC Greensboro and the Citadel, with the Bulldogs holding a 4-5 record in Southern Conference play.

Why it matters

The Spartans will be looking to bounce back from their double-digit loss to Mercer, while the Citadel hopes to continue its strong conference play against a tough UNC Greensboro squad.

The details

KJ Younger, UNC Greensboro's leading scorer, had a standout performance in the loss to Mercer, pouring in 30 points. The Spartans will need another big game from Younger if they want to take down the Citadel, who have been competitive in Southern Conference action this season.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2026.

The players

KJ Younger

The leading scorer for the UNC Greensboro Spartans, Younger had 30 points in the team's recent loss to Mercer.

Citadel Bulldogs

The home team for Saturday's matchup, the Citadel Bulldogs hold a 4-5 record in Southern Conference play this season.

UNC Greensboro Spartans

The visiting team, the UNC Greensboro Spartans are looking to bounce back from their loss to Mercer in this first matchup of the season against the Citadel.

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The takeaway

This game will be an important test for both teams as they look to make their mark in Southern Conference play. The Spartans will need a strong performance from Younger to overcome the Citadel's home-court advantage.