Homecoming Hero Leads Houston Christian to Victory

Standout Performance:

• Demarco Bethea, a familiar face in the region, had a standout performance in Houston Christian's win over The Citadel.
• Bethea, who attended Dillon High School, scored 14 points, leading four teammates in double figures.
• The Huskies dominated the paint, with Bethea shooting perfectly from the field, going 7 for 7.

Game Highlights:

• The Citadel struggled early, falling behind by 14 points in the first half.
• They managed to cut the deficit to just three points by halftime, showing resilience.
• Houston Christian responded with a 10-2 run in the second half, regaining a comfortable lead.

Key Players:

• Braxton Williams was The Citadel's top scorer with 20 points, including five three-pointers.
• Christian Moore added 17 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
• The Bulldogs had their best free-throw shooting night of the season, making 10 of 11 attempts.

Injury and Adjustments:

• Sola Adebisi was absent due to a knee injury. Adebisi, a key player averaging 9.6 points and 6 rebounds, was listed as day-to-day.
• The Citadel improved their ball-handling, finishing with only nine turnovers after a shaky start.

Coach's Perspective:

• Coach Ed Conroy acknowledged the team's slow start, attributing it to a lack of energy and effort.
• He emphasized the need for improvement, stating that the team's performance did not meet the expected standards.
• Conroy mentioned making adjustments on the fly but stressed the importance of finding players who understand the significance of wearing the jersey.