• Wed, 05/16 | Baseball at Elon L, 2-1 (Final) BX | RC
  • Sun, 05/13 | Baseball vs. Furman L, 8-6 (Final - 12 innings) PR | BX | RC | LS | V | A
  • Sat, 05/12 | Baseball vs. Furman W, 3-1 (Final) BX | BX | RC
  • Fri, 05/11 | Baseball vs. Furman W, 7-0 (Final) BX | RC
  • Tue, 05/08 | Baseball at USC Upstate (Cancelled) PR | LS
May 13, 2012 Baseball Furman Drops Bulldogs in Extra Innings 8-6 Back-to-back RBI singles by Taylor Johnson and Alex Abrams scored a pair of runs in the top of the 12th inning as Furman defeated The Citadel 8-6 in the Bulldogs’ home finale at Riley Park Sunday afternoon in Southern Conference action. The Bulldogs wrap up the regular season with a three-game series at Elon beginning Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
May 12, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Clinch Series with 3-1 Win over Furman The Citadel scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth to break a tie game and earn a 3-1 victory over Furman Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference action at Riley Park. The win is the fourth straight in SoCon play for the Bulldogs, who improved to 24-27 overall and 13-13 in the league. The two teams will take the field for game three of the series Sunday afternoon for a Senior Day matchup at 1:00 p.m.
May 11, 2012 Baseball Griffin, Pritcher Lead Bulldogs to 7-0 Shutout of Furman Tyler Griffin hit a fourth-inning grand slam and Austin Pritcher struck out seven over seven shutout innings as The Citadel clinched a Southern Conference tournament berth by blanking Furman 7-0 Friday evening in SoCon action at Riley Park. The Bulldogs improve to 23-27 overall and 12-13 in the SoCon, while Furman falls to 22-27, 9-16 in the league.
May 11, 2012 Women's Soccer Bulldog Soccer Inks Seven For Upcoming 2012 Season Citadel head soccer coach Bob Winch announced the addition of seven cadet-student-athletes who will join the Bulldogs’ soccer program for the 2012 season. The Class of 2016 includes representatives from Florida, Texas and South Carolina and garners The Citadel soccer team’s first player from England in its 11-year history.
May 11, 2012 Allen Treks to Clemson for Tiger Qualifier Clay Allen will head to Clemson for the second straight week to compete in the javelin at the Tiger Qualifier held on the Rock Norman Track. The sophomore, currently ranked 55th, will need an impressive heave to make the top 48 and move on to the NCAA East Region Qualifier.
Today's Blue & White May 11, 2012 First Pitch! The white garrison caps flew skyward to conclude this past Saturday’s Commencement Exercises. A highlight of the graduation came when soccer player Shanna Couch received the prestigious David Shingler Spell First Honor Graduate Award. She became the first female ever to be recognized as the first honor graduate as she sported a perfect 4.0 during her cadet career. That is most impressive, and congratulations, Shanna!!!!
May 10, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host Furman in SoCon Clash on Senior Weekend Bulldogs close the 2012 Riley Park schedule with three-game series against Furman starting Friday night at 6 p.m.
May 10, 2012 Women's Soccer Bulldogs Graduate 56 Cadet-Student-Athletes in 2012 Commencement Ceremonies A total of 56 cadet-student-athletes representing 13 sports graduated in last Saturday’s commencement ceremonies at McAlister Fieldhouse. The 56 graduates obtained degrees in 13 different majors in diverse programs including engineering, sport management, business administration, biology and modern languages.
May 8, 2012 Darien Robinson Selected to CFPA Watch List Darien Robinson has been named to the College Football Performance Awards watch list for the upcoming 2012 season.
May 8, 2012 Baseball Tuesday’s Contest between Bulldogs and Spartans Cancelled Tonight's contest between The Citadel and USC Upstate has been cancelled due to the threat of rain in the Spartanburg area this afternoon and evening.
May 7, 2012 Baseball Trip to USC Upstate Closes Bulldogs' Non-Conference Slate The Citadel closes out the non-conference portion of its 2012 slate with a trip to Spartanburg to face USC Upstate Tuesday evening at Harley Park. The Bulldogs enter the game after taking a key Southern Conference series against Davidson last weekend.
May 6, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Sweep Doubleheader from Davidson 15-2 and 2-0 After using a seven-run fifth inning to rout Davidson 15-2 in game one, The Citadel won a 2-0 pitcher’s dual in the nightcap to sweep the host Wildcats in a Southern Conference doubleheader Sunday at Wilson Field. The Bullodgs improve to 22-27 overall and 11-13 in the league, while Davidson falls to 17-28, 8-19 in the SoCon. The Citadel travels to face USC Upstate in the final non-conference game of the season on Tuesday night in Spartanburg at 6 p.m.
May 5, 2012 Wrestling Concludes Season With Awards Picnic and Banquet Several Citadel wrestlers were honored for their achievements on the mat and in the classroom this season.
May 5, 2012 Allen Nabs Second Place at Bob Pollock Invitational Clay Allen heaved the javelin 203’10” to take second place at the Bob Pollock Invitational held at the Rock Norman Track in Clemson on Saturday.
May 5, 2012 Women's Soccer Shanna Couch Earns Top Graduate Honors Among The Citadel Corps of Cadets Shanna Couch is the first woman in Citadel history to be first honor graduate after maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA during her collegiate career.
May 4, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Drop Series Opener to Davidson 6-2 Henry Sisson tossed his third complete game of the season to lead Davidson College to a 6-2 Southern Conference victory over The Citadel Friday evening at Wilson Field. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 20-27 on the year and 9-13 in the conference. The two teams will take Saturday off as Damon Ardis, Justin Mackert and Nick Orvin will return to Charleston to graduate with the Class of 2012 and the clubs will close the series with a doublehead on Sunday starting at 1:00 p.m.
May 4, 2012 Men's Basketball Citadel Basketball Announces Addition of Janeil Jenkins On Friday, Citadel Basketball Head Coach Chuck Driesell announced the third member of his 2012 class with the signing of point guard Janeil Jenkins to a National Letter of Intent. The 5-foot-10 point guard, who hails from Jacksonville Fla. guided The Miller School to a combined 37 victories over the last two seasons, including a 20-10 record this season.
May 4, 2012 Allen Set To Compete at Bob Pollock Invitational Clay Allen will head to Clemson to compete in the javelin at the Bob Pollock Invitational held on the Rock Norman Track. The meet is named in honor of the former Bulldog coach and Citadel graduate who guided Clemson to 21 ACC Championships in cross country and track & field from 1988-2008. Pollock passed away in 2010.
Today's Blue & White May, 04 2012 First Pitch! Approximately 450 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets will march across the McAlister Field House stage on Saturday morning and secure their prized diploma, eventually turn their rings around and then toss their white garrison caps skyward. All of this and more are part of the 2012 Commencement Exercises that commences at 9 am.
May 3, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Travel to Davidson for Key SoCon Series The Citadel travels to face Davidson this weekend in a key Southern Conference series as the conference tournament looms at the end of the month. Sporting an overall record of 20-26, The Citadel currently sits in seventh place in the SoCon standings with a 9-12 league mark.
Spike Joins Sanders-Clyde Creative Art School’s Pep Rally to Prepare for PASS Testing On Wednesday, Citadel mascot “Spike” took a trip to Sanders-Clyde Creative Arts School to show off some dance moves and help support the local school before the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) testing scheduled for next Tuesday.
May 2, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Topple North Florida 5-1 Bo Thompson collected a pair of base hits and drove in three runs as The Citadel defeated North Florida 5-1 in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon at Riley Park. The Bulldogs improve to 20-26 on the season and travel to face Davidson this weekend in Southern Conference play.
May 1, 2012 Baseball North Florida Doubles Up The Bulldogs 6-3 Andrew Karmeris’ three-run home run in the fifth inning proved to be the difference as North Florida handed The Citadel a 6-3 defeat in non-conference action Tuesday evening at Riley Park. The Bulldogs fall to 19-26 on the season and will look to even the two-game series with the Ospreys Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
April 30, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host North Florida For A Pair of Midweek Games The Citadel hosts North Florida in a pair of midweek games at Riley Park this week. Tuesday's game starts at 6 p.m., while Wednesday's first pitch is set for 3 p.m.
April 30, 2012 Women's Volleyball Citadel Volleyball Impacts Local Charleston Youth In the weeks prior to preparing for their final exams and completing their off-season conditioning programs for the 2012 season, members of The Citadel volleyball team visited with Charleston-area youth at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School as well as those at MUSC’s Child Life Department.
April 29, 2012 Kevin Hardy Inks Free Agent Deal with New Orleans Saints Former Citadel wide receiver and kick return specialist Kevin Hardy has inked a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints.
April 29, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Hold Off Georgia Southern for 8-7 Victory Joe Jackson collected three hits and The Citadel took advantage of four costly errors by Georgia Southern to defeat the Eagles 8-7 Sunday afternoon at Riley Park and take the Southern Conference series two games to one. The Bulldogs improve to 19-25 overall, 9-12 in the conference and host North Florida for a two-game midweek series starting Tuesday at 6 p.m.
April 29, 2012 Bulldogs Close Out Season at Penn Relay Carnival The Citadel Track and Field teams competed in the Penn Relays over the weekend on the historical Franklin Field, sending competitors for the shot put and javelin. The prestigious meet, in its 118th occurrence, is one of the world's largest and oldest relay carnivals.
April 28, 2012 Baseball Georgia Southern Hands Bulldogs 5-2 Defeat to Even Series Georgia Southern starter Justin Hess struck out seven over six innings as the Eagles dealt The Citadel a 5-2 defeat in Southern Conference action Saturday night at Riley Park. The Bulldogs fall to 18-25 on the season and 8-12 in the league. The two teams will play the rubber match of the series Sunday afternoon with a 1:00 p.m. first pitch.
April 27, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Take Series Opener with 4-1 Win over Georgia Southern Austin Pritcher allowed one unearned run and struck out four over seven innings as The Citadel used three Georgia Southern errors to score four unearned runs and defeated the Eagles 4-1 in Southern Conference action Friday evening at Riley Park. The Bulldogs improve to 18-24 overall and 8-11 in the SoCon.
April 27, 2012 Women's Soccer Bulldog Soccer Takes Part in “Keep Charleston Beautiful” Program The Bulldogs left the soccer pitch to “pitch in” and clean up trash at Hampton Park as part of “Keep Charleston Beautiful.” The program is designed to promote the cleanliness and beautification of the City of Charleston through education, public awareness and community involvement.
Today's Blue & White April 27, 2012 First Pitch! Final exams are upon us, which means that the library is busy and the barracks lights are on at all hours of the night. And as a direct result, we also suspect that Summerall Chapel has seen its fair share of Cadet visitors as well.
April 26, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host Defending SoCon Champ Georgia Southern This Weekend A battle of the past two SoCon champions takes place this weekend as The Citadel hosts Georgia Southern for a three-game series at Riley Park this weekend.
April 26, 2012 Allen, Turner Trek to Philadelphia to Compete in Historic Penn Relay Carnival Clay Allen and Quintin Turner will take to the infield at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia for the 118th Penn Relays on Friday to compete in the javelin and shot put, respectively. The historic event is the world's largest and oldest relay carnival.
April 25, 2012 Spike Takes a Lunchtime Stroll to Support Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s “Walk@Lunch” On Wednesday, Citadel mascot “Spike” joined members of the Charleston community at Marion Square Park to take part in National Walk@Lunch Day.
April 24, 2012 Women's Soccer Seniors and Staff Top Underclassmen in “Final Exam Game” Athletic Trainer Steve Outlaw netted a last minute penalty kick goal for the Bulldog seniors and staff to give the veterans a 4-3 advantage over the underclassmen in the inaugural “Final Exam Game.”
April 23, 2012 Odie Delaney, Vanessa Aponte Named The Citadel's Athletes of the Year The junior wrestler and sophomore soccer player received top honors at The Citadel's first-ever Athletics Awards Banquet.
April 23, 2012 Baseball Saturday Time Change for Baseball against Georgia Southern Due to exams, the game time for Saturday's Southern Conference contest between the Bulldogs and Georgia Southern has been changed from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April 22, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Drop Heartbreaker in 11 Innings to Charleston Rob Harding’s one-out single in the bottom of the 11th scored Brandon Murray from second and gave the College of Charleston a 6-5 victory over The Citadel Sunday evening at The Ballpark at Patriots Point in Southern Conference action. With the loss, the Bulldogs fall to 17-24 on the season, 7-11 in the SoCon, and host Georgia Southern next weekend at Riley Park.
April 22, 2012 Bulldog Men Finish Fourth, Women Ninth at 2012 SoCon Outdoor Championships Quintin Turner heaved the shot put 50’9.5” to take second place and earn all-conference honors at the 2012 Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at the Catamount Athletic Complex. The men finished the meet in fourth place with 79 points while the women took ninth out of twelve teams with 14.5 points.
April 22, 2012 Baseball Baseball First Pitch Against College of Charleston Moved To 6 p.m. Weather conditions in the Charleston area have delayed the start of Game Three between the Bulldogs and the College of Charleston to 6:00 p.m.
April 21, 2012 Jones Captures SoCon Long Jump Championship, Smith Nabs Second Eddie Jones jumped a personal-best mark of 23’11.25” to win the conference championship in the long jump during day one of the 2012 Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at the Catamount Athletic Complex.
April 21, 2012 Baseball College of Charleston Hands Bulldogs 7-2 Defeat Joe Jackson recorded a pair of doubles and Mason Davis added two hits, but the College of Charleston used a three-run sixth inning to break the game open and take a 7-2 victory over The Citadel Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs fall to 17-23 on the season, 7-10 in the SoCon, and will face the Cougars in the final game of the series Sunday at 1 p.m.
April 20, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Fall 8-4 to College of Charleston College of Charleston scored four runs in the third inning and pushed across runs in four straight frames on the way to an 8-4 victory over The Citadel in Southern Conference action Friday evening at The Ballpark at Patriots Point. The Bulldogs see their four-game win streak snapped and fall to 17-22 overall, 7-9 in the league.
April 20, 2012 General Earns Top Honors from Southern Conference Office Every Citadel fan knows that General is the best live mascot in the Southern Conference. Now he has a plaque from the league to prove it.
April 19, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Travel To Face Crosstown Rival College of Charleston This Weekend The Citadel will travel to Mt. Pleasant this weekend to face the College of Charleston in a Southern Conference three-game series at The Ballpark at Patriots Point.
April 20, 2012 Bulldog Track and Field Heads to SoCon Championships with High Expectations The Citadel track and field teams will head to Cullowhee, N.C., to compete in the 2012 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships hosted by Western Carolina on Saturday and Sunday at the Catamount Athletic Complex.
Today's Blue & White April 20, 2012 First Pitch! Congratulations are extended to veteran baseball coach Fred Jordan on his 700th career victory that came on a complete-game shutout of UNC Greensboro Friday night at Riley Park. Now in his 21st year at the helm, the proud member of the Class of 1979 has a career record of 703-529. He became the 36th active member of the 700-win club among NCAA Division I head coaches. Jordan will lead his troops to Patriots Point for a three-game series against rival College of Charleston, beginning tonight (Friday).
April 20, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Fall to Elon in First Round of SoCon Tournament The Citadel tennis team wrapped up their 2012 season falling to the No. 6-seed Elon 4-0 at the Southern Conference Tennis Championships at Patriots Point on Thursday night.
April 19, 2012 Men's Tennis Southern Conference Tournament Matches Pushed Back Due to Rain Due to inclement weather this afternoon in Charleston, S.C., the SoCon Tournament times have been pushed back at both The Citadel and College of Charleston locations.
April 18, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs to Face Elon in First Round of 2012 SoCon Tennis Championship The Citadel tennis team will compete in the 2012 Southern Conference Championship slated for April 19-22. The Bulldogs enter the tournament as the No. 11-seed and will face off against No. 6-seed Elon in the first round of play on Thursday at 2 p.m., at the Earle Tennis Center.
April 17, 2012 Men's Tennis Orces Tabbed First Team All-Conference by the Southern Conference Head Coaches The Citadel tennis player David Orces was named first team all-conference by the Southern Conference on Tuesday. Postseason balloting was conducted by the league’s head coaches who were not allowed to vote for their own student-athlete.
April 17, 2012 Baseball Davis Leads Bulldogs in 10-3 Win over Winthrop Mason Davis posted career-highs with three hits and three RBI, including a two-run home run to lead The Citadel to a 10-3 victory over Winthrop in non-conference action Tuesday evening at the Winthrop Ballpark.
April 17, 2012 Women's Golf Pellegrini Tops Citadel Golfers at 2012 SoCon Championships Behind sophomore Erica Pellegrini, The Citadel golf team completed the season at the 2012 Southern Conference Championships held at Moss Creek Golf Club. Pellegrini carded a final round 88 to finish the 54-hole event tied for 41st with a 255 (+39).
April 16, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Travel to Winthrop for Lone Midweek Clash Tuesday's first pitch is set for 6:00 p.m. in Rock Hill, S.C.
April 16, 2012 Women's Volleyball Citadel Volleyball Adds Five Players for Upcoming 2012 Season The Citadel’s Amir Khaledi announced the addition of five cadet-student-athletes who will join the Bulldogs’ volleyball program for the 2012 season.
April 16, 2012 Women's Golf Pellegrini Moves Up Four Spots in 2012 Southern Conference Championship Sophomore Erica Pellegrini and senior Alanna-Jean Keith posted scores of 82 and 84, respectively, in second round action of the 2012 Southern Conference Championship on Monday. The tandem anchored a Citadel golf team that enters final round action in 10th place with a two-day team score of 697 (+121).
April 15, 2012 Baseball Six-Run Ninth Caps Wild Finish as Bulldogs Sweep UNC Greensboro Johnathan Stokes’ RBI single to left with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth capped of a wild six-run final frame and gave The Citadel a 8-7 victory and a series sweep over visiting UNC Greensboro Sunday afternoon at Riley Park. The Bulldogs improve to 16-21 on the season and 7-8 in the Southern Conference.
April 15, 2012 Women's Golf Pellegrini, Lowe Finish Strong in Opening Round of SoCon Golf Championships After one round, The Citadel golf team stands in 10th place at the 2012 Southern Conference Championship held on the North Course at Moss Creek Golf Club.
April 14, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Clinch Series with 5-4 Victory over UNC Greensboro Grant Richards’ two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth brought home Joe Jackson with the go-ahead run as The Citadel rallied back for a 5-4 victory over UNC Greensboro Saturday afternoon at Riley Park. The victory clinches the weekend series against the Spartans and improves the Bulldogs to 15-21 overall, 6-8 in the Southern Conference.
April 12, 2012 Women's Golf Bulldogs Wrap-Up Season at Southern Conference Tournament The Citadel golf team heads to Hilton Head to compete in their final event of the 2012 spring season at the Southern Conference Tournament. The 54-hole event begins on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at the par-72, 5,853-yard South Course at Moss Creek Golf Club.
April 14, 2012 Bulldogs Break Two School Records and Capture Numerous Season Bests at Carolina’s Cup David Melton broke his own school record in the pole vault for the third time this season as the sophomore cleared the bar at 16-feet, while Micah Wessinger nabbed the school record in the 400 with a mark of 57.20, .18 seconds better than Alexis Moore’s record-breaking run in 2007 as the Bulldogs finished up action at the Carolina’s Cup on Friday.
April 13, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs End Regular Season with Loss to Georgia Southern David Orces earned the lone point for the Bulldogs in a 6-1 loss to Georgia Southern on Friday. The Citadel tennis team has ended the season with a 5-17 overall record and 0-10 Southern Conference record while the Eagles end their season 2-19 overall and 1-9 in the SoCon.
April 13, 2012 Baseball Pritcher's Complete-Game Gem Lifts Bulldogs to 3-0 Win over UNC Greensboro Austin Pritcher tossed a complete-game four-hitter to give head coach Fred Jordan his 700th career victory as The Citadel blanked UNC Greensboro 3-0 Friday evening to open their three-game Southern Conference series at Riley Park. The Bulldogs improve to 14-21 on the season and 5-8 in the league.
April 12, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host UNC Greensboro In Key SoCon Clash This Weekend Bulldogs host the Spartans in a three-game series at Riley Park beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m.
April 12, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Compete in Final Match of the Regular Season The Citadel tennis team will travel to Georgia Southern on Friday to compete at the Hanner Tennis Complex at 2 p.m., in its final regular season match before the Southern Conference Tournament hosted by The Citadel -and College of Charleston on Apr. 19-22.
April 12, 2012 Donate to The Citadel Rifle Team Today! The Scholastic Shooting Trust Fund will give three dollars to The Citadel rifle team for every dollar donated until July 1, 2012 and the Bulldog marksmen need your support. The money raised will go to the rifle team in a form of a grant that can be used to fund travel, uniforms, ammunition, entry fees, scholarships, range fees among other program needs. Grant funds may not be used to purchase firearms.
April 12, 2012 Bulldogs Head to Winthrop for Final Tune-Up Before Southern Conference Championships The Citadel track and field teams will travel to Rock Hill, S.C., on Friday to compete in the Carolina’s Cup hosted by Winthrop at the Irwin Belk Track.
April 11, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Drop 6-2 Contest to Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina used a four-run fourth inning to rally past The Citadel on the way to a 6-2 victory over the Bulldogs Wednesday evening at Watson Stadium. The Citadel falls to 13-21 on the season and will host UNC Greensboro in a key Southern Conference series at Riley Park this weekend.
April 10, 2012 Baseball No. 9 South Carolina Blanks Bulldogs 8-0 Grayson Greiner’s grand slam highlighted a six-run seventh inning as No. 9 South Carolina recorded 11 hits and blanked The Citadel 8-0 Tuesday evening at Carolina Stadium. The Bulldogs fall to 13-20 overall and face Coastal Carolina Wednesday evening in Conway at 6 p.m.
April 10, 2012 Men's Tennis Orces Earns 12th Win in 6-1 Loss to College of Charleston David Orces earned the lone point for the Bulldogs in a 6-1 loss to the College of Charleston on Tuesday. The Citadel tennis team is now 5-16 overall and 0-9 in Southern Conference play while the Cougars improved to 14-3 overall and remain undefeated in the SoCon with an 8-0 record.
April 9, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Face No. 9 South Carolina and Coastal Carolina in Midweek Games Bulldogs face the No.9-ranked Gamecocks in Columbia on Tuesday; Take on Coastal Carolina in Conway on Wednesday evening.
April 9, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Basketball Honored at Awards Banquet With fans, friends and alumni on hand, the team recognized the efforts of junior Mike Groselle and drew to a close the career of senior Cosmo Morabbi. Morabbi and The Citadel went head-to-head with four teams that reached postseason play, including Tennessee who earned a No. 1 seed in the NIT.
April 9, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Host Crosstown Rival College of Charleston The Citadel tennis team will host the College of Charleston on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Earle Tennis Center in its last home match of the regular season.
April 7, 2012 Love Records Personal Best in Javelin as Bulldogs Finish Weekend at Florida Relays Andriana Love heaved the javelin a personal-best 118’12” to finish in 13th place at the Florida Relays in Gainesville, Fla. The mark places her fifth all-time in Citadel history.
April 7, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Use Ninth-Inning Rally to Defeat Samford 5-4 Nick Orvin and Mason Davis each had ninth-inning RBI base hits and Orvin’s throw from center field was on the mark to tag out the final out of the game at the plate as The Citadel claimed a 5-4 win over Samford in the final game of a three-game Southern Conference series Saturday at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
April 6, 2012 Baseball Samford Sweeps Doubleheader from Bulldogs Samford used a potent offensive attack to sweep a Southern Conference doubleheader from The Citadel Friday evening at Joe Lee Griffin Field. Samford won the first game, 10-5, and took game two by a score of 11-3, improving to 20-11 overall and 9-5 in SoCon action. The Citadel drops to 12-19 overall and 3-8 in league play.
April 5, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Return to SoCon Play With Road Series at Samford The Citadel heads to Samford for a doubleheader on Friday at 5 pm EST and a single game Saturday at 3 p.m.
April 5, 2012 Citadel Places 12 on SoCon Winter Academic All-Conference Team The Citadel placed 12 cadet-student-athletes on the Southern Conference's Winter Academic All-Conference Team released on Thursday.
April 5, 2012 Bulldogs Head to Gainesville for Florida Relays The Citadel track and field teams will travel to Gainesville, Fla., to compete in the prestigious 67th Annual Florida Relays hosted by Florida on Friday and Saturday at the Percy Beard Track. In addition to The Citadel and Florida, the meet will feature some of the top high school, college and post-collegiate athletes in the country.
April 4, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Drop 5-2 Decision to Charleston Southern Charleston Southern rallied from a 2-0 deficit with five unanswered runs to hand The Citadel a 5-2 defeat in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon at CSU Ballpark. The Bulldogs return to Southern Conference play this weekend with a doubleheader against Samford on Friday afternoon starting at 5 p.m. EST.
April 3, 2012 Baseball Connell Leads Bulldogs to 3-0 Shutout of No. 28 Coastal Carolina Kevin Connell tossed seven scoreless innings for his first collegiate victory, leading The Citadel to a 3-0 victory over No. 28 Coastal Carolina Tuesday evening in front of 1,013 at Riley Park in non-conference action. The Bulldogs improve to 12-16 on the season and face Charleston Southern on the road Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m.
April 3, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Earn Doubles Point in a 6-1 Loss to Furman The doubles tandem of David Orces and James Atkinson in the No. 1 spot, as well as Elliott Sperr and Alex Howle in the No. 3 slot, earned wins for the Bulldogs to give The Citadel tennis team the doubles point in a 6-1 loss to Furman on Tuesday. The Dogs are now 5-15 on the season and 0-8 in the SoCon, while Furman improved to 8-12 overall and 5-2 in Southern Conference play.
April 2, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host Coastal Carolina, Travel to Charleston Southern, in Mid-Week Battles Bulldogs host the No. 28-ranked Chants at Riley Park Tuesday night at 6 p.m. Travel to face Charleston Southern in North Charleston Wednesday at 3 p.m.
April 2, 2012 Women's Soccer Couch Honored with 2012 Southern Conference Presidential Award Senior soccer defender Shanna Couch was selected for the 2012 Southern Conference Presidential scholarship on Monday. A five-person committee of SoCon administrators selected eight student-athletes out of a pool of 37 candidates based upon their accomplishments in academics, athletics and community service.
April 2, 2012 John Hauser Joins Citadel Football Coaching Staff John Hauser will be in charge of the Bulldog safeties after spending the past four years at Wayne State University.
April 2, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs to Face Paladins on Tuesday The Citadel tennis team will be looking for its first Southern Conference win of the season as it takes on Furman on Tuesday at the Mickel Tennis Center. The match will begin at 3 p.m.
April 1, 2012 Baseball Davis' RBI Walk-Off Single in 10th Gives Bulldogs 8-7 Victory over Wofford Mason Davis' RBI single to right center in the bottom of the 10th inning capped a wild comeback by the Bulldogs as The Citadel took its first Southern Conference series of the season with an 8-7 victory over Wofford Sunday afternoon at Riley Park. The Bulldogs return to action Tuesday evening at Riley Park as they host Coastal Carolina in non-conference action at 6 p.m.
March 31, 2012 Bulldogs Finish Weekend at Raleigh Relays Clay Allen nabbed sixth place in the javelin, recording a toss of 196’7” to pace the Bulldog field athletes on Saturday at the Raleigh Relays hosted by N.C. State in Raleigh, N.C. The sophomore is chasing the school record in the event (204’10”) held by now Bulldog Assistant Coach Kris Kut.
March 31, 2012 Baseball Wofford Hands Bulldogs 8-2 Defeat Eric Brenk had three hits, while Jesse Morris and Eric Eck combined to hold The Citadel to two runs as Wofford handed the Bulldogs an 8-2 defeat in Southern Conference action Saturday afternoon at Riley Park. The two clubs will play the rubber game of the three-game series Sunday afternoon with a 1 p.m. first pitch.
March 30, 2012 Women’s Sprint Medley Relay Crush School Record at Opening Day of Raleigh Relays The quartet consisting of Tanisha Bethel, Alexandria Moss, Danielle McKee and Micah Wessinger shattered the school record in the sprint medley relay by eight seconds on Friday, recording a time of 4:06 at the Raleigh Relays hosted by N.C. State.
March 30, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Use Six-Run Rally to Defeat Wofford 8-4 The Citadel used a six-run seventh inning to rally from a 4-2 deficit and defeat Wofford College 8-4 Friday evening in Southern Conference action at Riley Park. The Bulldogs improve to 10-15 on the season and 2-5 in the SoCon. Game two of the series is Saturday at 2 p.m.
Today's Blue & White March 30, 2012 First Pitch! Ah, spring break. Because of spring break, it has been pretty quiet on campus, except for the 4,417 fans that came to Tuesday night’s baseball game against the University of South Carolina at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. It was another great atmosphere at the ball yard, but the Gamecocks regrettably prevailed.
March 29, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Swept by Appalachian State The Citadel tennis team was swept by Appalachian State on Thursday at the ASU Tennis Courts. The Bulldogs are now 5-14 overall and 0-7 in league play while Mountaineers improved to 10-5 and 4-1 in the Southern Conference.
March 29, 2012 Baseball SoCon Action Resumes as Bulldogs Host Wofford at Riley Park Bulldogs return to SoCon action with three-game series against Wofford College at Riley Park. Friday's first pitch is set for 6:00 p.m.
March 29, 2012 Bulldogs Set to Compete at Raleigh Relays on Friday, Saturday The Citadel track and field teams will travel to Raleigh, N.C., to compete in the Raleigh Relays hosted by N.C. State on Friday and Saturday. More than 2,000 collegiate and high school athletes will participate, making it one of the largest track and field meets in the nation held annually at Derr Track.
March 26, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Travel to Appalachian State for SoCon Showdown The Citadel tennis team is set to travel to Appalachian State to take on the Mountaineers at the ASU Tennis Courts on Thursday at 2 p.m.
March 27, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Fall to No. 10 South Carolina 7-3 No. 10 South Carolina jumped out to a 3-1 lead and used four unearned runs in the fifth inning to pull away for a 7-3 victory over The Citadel in non-conference action Tuesday evening at Riley Park. The Bulldogs fall to 9-15 overall and return to Southern Conference action this weekend as they host Wofford beginning Friday at 6 p.m.
March 27, 2012 Raleigh Jackson Accepts Coaching Position at Slippery Rock Raleigh Jackson has left The Citadel football coaching staff for a fulltime position as linebackers coach at Slippery Rock.
March 26, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host South Carolina Tuesday Evening Bulldogs look to snap three-game losing streak with non-conference tilt against defending national champion South Carolina Tuesday evening at Riley Park.
March 26, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Snap Losing Streak with a Victory over Wisconsin-Whitewater The Citadel tennis team snapped its 11-match losing streak today by defeating Wisconsin-Whitewater 5-2. The scheduled match between The Citadel and Oberlin on Monday at 3 p.m. was cancelled due to a conflict in Oberlin’s schedule.
March 26, 2012 Women's Golf Pellegrini Leads Way for Bulldogs at Low Country Intercollegiate The Citadel Golf team shot a final round 335 on Monday afternoon on the South Course at Moss Creek Golf Club to complete the Low Country Intercollegiate in 15th place. Sophomore Erica Pellegrini (163, +19) carded a second round 81 to finish tied for 37th alongside USC Upstate’s Amanda Hill.
March 25, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Travel to Hilton Head for Spring Break Trip The Citadel tennis team will travel to Hilton Head, S.C., to play in a doubleheader on Monday against two non-conference schools. The Bulldogs will take on first-time opponents Wisconsin-Whitewater at 10 a.m., and Oberlin at 3 p.m.
March 25, 2012 Ruiz Qualifies for the 2012 Mexican Olympic Wrestling Team Jesse Ruiz, a volunteer assistant wrestling coach at The Citadel, finished second at the 2012 at the FILA Pan American Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Sunday to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games, set for this August in London, England.
March 25, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Fall to the Mocs 4-3 David Orces, Peter Bleach and Elliott Sperr claimed individual victories as The Citadel tennis team fell to Chattanooga by a close decision, 4-3. The Bulldogs dropped to 4-13 on the season and 0-6 in the Southern Conference while the Mocs improved to 12-4 overall and 3-2 in the SoCon.
March 25, 2012 Baseball Gophers Complete Sweep of Bulldogs with 5-0 Victory Austin Lubinsky tossed eight shutout innings to lead Minnesota to a 5-0 victory and a three-game sweep of The Citadel Sunday afternoon at the H.H.H. Metrodome. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 9-14 on the season as they head to a Tuesday evening contest with South Carolina at Riley Park. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m.
March 25, 2012 Women's Golf Pellegrini Fires 82 in First Round of Low Country Intercollegiate Behind an opening round 82 by sophomore Erica Pellegrini, The Citadel golf team wrapped up Sunday’s opening round of the Low Country Intercollegiate in 14th place with a combined team score of 340.
March 25, 2012 Allen Closes in on School Javelin Record at Weems Baskin Invitational Clay Allen heaved the javelin a personal-best 204’6” to fall just four inches short of the school record held by now assistant coach Kris Kut at the Weems Baskin Invitational in Columbia, S.C.
March 24, 2012 Men's Tennis Saturday's Match Against Chattanooga Postponed Due to Rain Due to inclement weather this afternoon, the match between The Citadel tennis team and Chattanooga on Saturday at the Earle Tennis Center has been postponed for Sunday at 9:30 am.
March 24, 2012 Baseball Gophers Blank Bulldogs 3-0 DJ Snelten struck out six over 7-2/3 innings and held The Citadel to four hits as Minnesota defeated the Bulldogs 3-0 Saturday afternoon at the H.H.H. Metrodome, clinching the weekend series. The two clubs close out the series with a 1:05 p.m. EST first pitch Sunday afternoon.
March 24, 2012 Women's Golf Dogs Make Final Preparations for Low Country Intercollegiate The Citadel golf team makes final preparations for its fourth tournament of the spring season when they head to Hilton Head, S.C. for the Low Country Intercollegiate on Sunday. The 36-hole event begins on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at the par-72, 5,853-yard South Course at Moss Creek Golf Club.
March 23, 2012 Baseball Gophers Stun Bulldogs with Two Runs in Ninth David Bettenburg knocked a sacrifice fly with one out in the bottom of the ninth to score Kurt Schlangen, capping a two-run final frame and giving host Minnesota a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over The Citadel Friday evening at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The two teams will meet in game two of the series Saturday afternoon at 3:05 p.m. EST.
March 23, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Edged in Close Match Against Chicago David Orces, Josh Cook and Peter Bleach earned victories for The Citadel, but Chicago narrowly edged the Bulldogs 4-3 in a non-conference tennis match on Friday. The Citadel dropped to 4-12 while the Maroons improved their record to 8-6.
March 23, 2012 Bulldogs Set to Compete at Weems Baskin Invitational The Citadel track and field teams will travel to Columbia, S.C., to compete in the Weems Baskin Invitational on Friday and Saturday, hosted by the University of South Carolina and held at the Weems Baskin Track.
Today's Blue & White March 23, 2012 First Pitch! Cars are double-parked all along Jones Avenue in front of the battalions as cadets rush to their various Spring Break destinations. And Spike can’t blame them as he vaguely remembers his spring breaks.
March 22, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Host Chicago and Chattanooga this Weekend The Citadel tennis team is set to host Chicago on Friday at 1 p.m., and Southern Conference rival Chattanooga on Saturday at 1 p.m., at the Earle Tennis Center before traveling to Hilton Head, S.C., for its spring break trip next week.
March 22, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Take to the Road to Face Minnesota Baseball travels to face the Golden Gophers at the Metrodome for a three-game set this weekend.
March 22, 2012 Women's Volleyball Bulldogs Complete Spring Slate with Win Over S.C. State The Citadel volleyball team wrapped up its 2012 spring schedule following a hard fought five-set match against South Carolina State on Wednesday evening. The Cadets claimed their third victory of the slate by scores of 25-22, 23-25, 25-21, 20-25 and 15-7.
March 21, 2012 Men's Tennis Orces Earns Fifth Straight Singles Win in a 6-1 Loss to Samford David Orces claimed the lone point for the Bulldogs in a 6-1 loss to Samford in a Southern Conference tennis match on Wednesday. The Citadel dropped to 4-11 on the season and 0-5 in the SoCon while Samford improved to 11-2 overall and 5-0 in Southern Conference play.
March 20, 2012 Baseball Four-Run Seventh Propels Bulldogs to 4-0 Shutout of Charleston Southern Four Bulldog pitcher combined on a three-hit shutout and Mason Davis had a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning as The Citadel blanked visiting Charleston Southern 4-0 Tuesday evening at Riley Park. The Bulldogs improve to 9-11 overall and travel to face Big 10 foe Minnesota for a three-game series this weekend.
March 19, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Take on Local Rival Charleston Southern Tuesday TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 - RILEY PARK - 6:00 P.M.
March 19, 2012 Men's Tennis The Citadel Hosts Samford in the Battle of the Bulldogs on Wednesday The Citadel tennis team will return to the Earle Tennis Center on Wednesday to take on Samford at 1 p.m. The Bulldogs will be looking for their first Southern Conference victory of the season.
March 19, 2012 Melton Captures School Record in Pole Vault as Bulldogs Conclude Shamrock Invitational David Melton cleared the bar at 15’7” in the pole vault at the three-day Shamrock Invitational to break a 31-year-old record of 15’6” set by Bill Burke in 1981. The Mt. Pleasant, S.C., native now holds both the indoor and outdoor pole vault records for the Bulldogs.
March 19, 2012 Brotherly love: The gift of life Article from the Charleston Post and Courier on Sunday, March 18, 2012 BY JEFF HARTSELL - jhartsell@postandcourier.com
March 18, 2012 Men's Tennis Orces Earns Second Win this Weekend in Bulldogs’ Loss to Davidson Junior David Orces earned the lone point for the Dogs against Southern Conference foe Davidson in a 6-1 loss. The Citadel tennis team fell to 4-10 overall and 0-4 in conference play while the Wildcats improved to 5-8 overall and 2-2 in the SoCon.
March 18, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs’ Rally Falls Short in 7-6 Loss to Appalachian State The Citadel scored three runs in the top of the ninth, but the tying run was thrown out at the plate and Appalachian State held on for a 7-6 victory over the Bulldogs Sunday afternoon at Smith Stadium. The loss gave the host Mountaineers a Southern Conference series sweep over the Bulldogs, dropping them to 8-11 overall and 1-5 in the league.
March 17, 2012 Men's Tennis Orces Claims Lone Win in Loss to Wofford David Orces collected the lone point for the Bulldogs in a 6-1 loss at Wofford in a Southern Conference tennis match on Saturday. The duo of Alex Howle and Elliott Sperr also earned a victory at No. 3 doubles to claim their fourth consecutive win. The Dogs dropped to 4-9 overall and 0-3 in the Southern Conference while Wofford improved to 2-8 and 1-2 in conference play.
March 17, 2012 Baseball Six-Run Second Inning Sinks Bulldogs 9-4 Appalachian State used a six-run second inning to erase a 2-0 deficit and clinched the Southern Conference weekend series with 9-4 victory over The Citadel Saturday afternoon at Smith Stadium. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 8-10 overall, 1-4 in the SoCon and the two teams will wrap up the series Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.
March 17, 2012 Blue Edges White in Annual Citadel Spring Football Game In an exciting spring game, the Blue squad prevailed 24-21 behind a rushing attack that saw four ball carriers gain over 50 yards and a key defensive stop in the fourth quarter.
March 17, 2012 Maximus Claims 2nd Annual Beautiful Bulldog Crown Maximus, owned by Greg and Karry Bellamy of Mt. Pleasant, was named the most Beautiful Bulldog during The Citadel Football Association’s Second Annual contest at Johnson Hagood Stadium on Saturday.
March 16, 2012 Listen to the Blue-White Game on Saturday at 1:30 Click on headline link and then "here" to listen to The Citadel Blue-White spring game with Danny Reed and Walt Nadzak.
March 16, 2012 Bulldogs Wrap Up Action at NCAA Wrestling Championships The Citadel’s Odie Delaney was stopped just one victory shy of All-American status as he and Turtogtokh Luvsandorj wrapped up the Bulldogs’ 2012 season at the NCAA Wrestling Championships Friday evening.
March 16, 2012 Baseball Appalachian State Rallies Past Bulldogs 10-5 in Opener Depsite a four-hit performance from Nick Orvin, The Citadel was unable to hold on to a five-run lead Friday evening and host Appalachian State scored 10 unanswered runs for a 10-5 victory in Southern Conference action at Smith Stadium. The two teams will meet Saturday afternoon for game two at 2 p.m.
March 16, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Trek to Wofford and Davidson for SoCon Action The Citadel tennis team will hit the road for a two-match road stretch against Southern Conference foes Wofford and Davidson this weekend. The Bulldogs will face the Terriers on Saturday at 12 p.m., followed by the Wildcats on Sunday at 11 a.m.
Today's Blue & White March 16, 2012 First Pitch! The azaleas, dogwoods and wisteria that encircle scenic Hampton Park have begun to showcase their blazing colors as spring is quickly making its way to the Lowcountry. Spike calculates that if temperatures in the low 80s can exist in early March then we’re possibly heading toward thermometer readings of 135 degrees by July.
March 15, 2012 Delaney Leads Bulldog Wrestlers at NCAA Championships The Citadel’s Odie Delaney won both of his opening-day matches at the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships to advances to the quarterfinals Friday morning at the Scottrade Center. Delaney will face the overall No. 1 seed Ryan Flores of American University in the heavyweight bracket.
March 15, 2012 Levermann, Glenn Carry Out Solid Performances at First Day of Shamrock Invitational Nicole Levermann and Ellison Glenn currently sit in eighth and tenth place, respectively, in the heptathlon and decathlon after day one of the Shamrock Invitational. The opening day of the meet, which consists of 54 collegiate teams from around the country, included four heptathlon events and five decathlon events.
March 15, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Travel to Appalachian State for Three-Game SoCon Series After 16 straight homes games at Riley Park, the Bulldogs hit the road for the first time in 2012, travelling to Boone, N.C. to face Appalachian State for a three-game Southern Conference series. The Citadel played .500 ball in its opening stretch at home, carving an 8-8 overall record and a 1-2 mark in the SoCon.
March 15, 2012 The Citadel Set to Hold Spring Game Saturday with Don Powers and Ralph Friedgen as Honorary Coaches Don Powers and Ralph Friedgen will serve as honorary coaches on Saturday when The Citadel plays its annual Blue-White spring game at Johnson Hagood Stadium beginning at 2 p.m.
March 15, 2012 Eight Bulldog Marksmen Tabbed with NCAA All-Academic Awards The Citadel rifle team capped off another successful season by racking up eight NCAA All-Academic awards from the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association during the NCAA Championships Banquet. To be eligible for the honor, athletes must earn at least a 3.2 grade point average and have one of the team’s five scores count towards the scoring of a match.
March 14, 2012 Baseball Mackert, Thompson Lead Bulldogs over Winthrop 9-2 Justin Mackert and Bo Thompson each recorded career-highs with four hits as The Citadel rolled over Winthrop 9-2 in non-conference action Wednesday evening at Riley Park. The Bulldogs even their overall record at 9-9 and resume Southern Conference play this weekend in Boone, N.C. against Appalachian State.
March 14, 2012 Derek Douglas Injures Knee; Will Miss Start of 2012 Season Citadel defensive tackle Derek Douglas sustained a torn ACL in his right knee, an MRI revealed on Wednesday.
March 14, 2012 Three Bulldogs Head to NCAA Championships The Citadel wrestling team will be represented by Odie Delaney, Turtogtokh Luvsandorj and Kelby Smith at the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships starting Thursday morning at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
March 14, 2012 Bulldogs Head to Myrtle Beach for the Shamrock Invitational The Citadel track and field team will hit the road for the Shamrock Invitational in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The three-day competition will begin at noon on Thursday, March 15 with the heptathlon 100 high hurdles and conclude on Saturday, March 17 with the men’s 4x400 relay.
March 14, 2012 Women's Volleyball Citadel Volleyball Announces 2012 Schedule Citadel volleyball head coach Amir Khaledi’s second season at the helm will feature four in-season tournaments and 18 non-conference matches, beginning with a trek to Las Vegas to open the 2012 schedule.
March 13, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host Winthrop in Midweek Clash Senior RHP TJ Clarkson will make his first start of 2012 against the Eagles Wednesday night at Riley Park.
March 13, 2012 CFA to Host Second Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest The Citadel Football Association will host the Second Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest that will be held prior to the football team’s annual spring game at Johnson Hagood Stadium on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17.
March 12, 2012 Men's Tennis Buffalo Gets Past The Citadel, 6-1 David Orces earned a victory in the No. 1 position for the Bulldogs to claim the lone point for The Citadel tennis team in a 6-1 loss to Buffalo. The duo of Alex Howle and Elliott Sperr won in doubles and claimed their second consecutive victory at the Earle Tennis Center.
March 11, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Set to Host Buffalo The Citadel tennis team will host Buffalo on Monday at 1 p.m. in its final match of non-conference play.
March 11, 2012 Baseball Western Carolina Rallies Past Bulldogs 6-5 Western Carolina scored two runs in the eighth inning to rally past The Citadel for a 6-5 victory Sunday afternoon in Southern Conference action at Riley Park, taking the weekend series two game to one. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 7-8 overall and 1-2 in the league.
March 11, 2012 Women's Golf Butler Fires Final Round 87 as Bulldogs Complete Spider Invitational The Citadel golf team fired a final round 360 on Sunday afternoon to place 12th at the Spider Invitational held at the St. James Plantation. The Bulldogs were paced by the tandem of Alanna-Jean Keith (261, +45) and Erica Pellegrini (263, +47), who placed among the top 50 individuals in the tournament.
March 10, 2012 Men's Tennis Charlotte Narrowly Escapes to Edge the Bulldogs, 4-3 David Orces, James Atkinson and Elliott Sperr captured singles victories against Charlotte in a heart breaking 4-3 loss at the Earle Tennis Center. The Citadel tennis team has dropped to 4-7 on the season while the 49ers improved to 7-4.
March 10, 2012 Baseball Western Carolina Races to Early Lead in 11-4 Win over Bulldogs Three Catamounts collected three hits apiece and Western Carolina scored seven runs in the first two innings, handing The Citadel an 11-7 loss in Southern Conference action Saturday afternoon at Riley Park. The two teams meet Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. to decide the three-game series. The game can be heard on Sports Radio 1450 beginning at 12:30 p.m.
March 10, 2012 Women's Golf Keith Anchors Bulldogs After Two Rounds of Spider Invitational Senior Alanna-Jean Keith carded scores of 88 and 83 to place herself in a tie for 40th place among individuals at the Spider Invitational at St. James Plantation. Keith anchored The Citadel golf team that enters final round play in 12th position, with a combined score of 720, after playing 54 holes at Reserve Course on Saturday.
March 9, 2012 Bulldog Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season With Successful Showing at Palmetto Classic The Bulldog track and field teams earned four first place finishes as The Citadel, along with the College of Charleston and the Mount Pleasant Park and Recreation Department, finished the third annual Palmetto Classic on Friday, March 9 at the Park West Track Complex. The meet concluded with 19 records broken.
March 9, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Open SoCon Play with 4-2 Win over Western Carolina Joe Jackson knocked a pair of RBI base hits and Justin Mackert hit a two-run home run as The Citadel opened its Southern Conference schedule with a 4-2 victory over visiting Western Carolina Friday evening at Riley Park. Austin Pritcher tossed seven innings to improve to 2-1 on the season, while TJ Clarkson picked up his second save. The two teams meet for game two of the series Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.
March 9, 2012 Josh Conklin Accepts Position on University of Tennessee Coaching Staff Josh Conklin is heading to Tennessee while Denny Doornbos takes over as defensive coordinator.
March 9, 2012 Women's Golf Citadel Golf Set for Weekend Action at Spider Invitational The Citadel golf team heads to Southport, N.C., to compete in its third event of the 2012 spring season at the Spider Invitational at St. James Plantation. The 54-hole event begins on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at the par-72, 6,175-yard Reserve Course.
Today's Blue & White March 9, 2012 First Pitch! Spike truly had a dilemma as to which story he should lead with as two major events happened this week.
March 8, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Drop 7-0 to UNC Greensboro The Citadel tennis team suffered its second Southern Conference loss of the season to UNC Greensboro as the Bulldogs drop to 4-6 overall and 0-2 in conference play and the Spartans improved to 5-4 overall and 2-0 in SoCon action.
March 8, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host Western Carolina to Open SoCon Slate The Citadel-Western Carolina Southern Conference series opener is Friday evening 6 p.m. at Riley Park.
March 8, 2012 Bulldogs Host Palmetto Classic to Open 2012 Outdoor Slate The Citadel Track and Field teams, along with the College of Charleston and the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, are set to host the Palmetto Classic on Friday, March 9 at the Park West Track Complex in Mount Pleasant, S.C. The meet, which features 10 teams, will begin with field events at 12:30 p.m. with the women's hammer throw, followed by the men. The running events will begin at 3 p.m. with the women’s 3,000.
March 7, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Blanked by James Madison The Citadel tennis team came up short today against James Madison, as the Bulldogs were downed by the Dukes 7-0. The Dogs fell to 4-5 on the season while JMU improved to 4-4.
March 7, 2012 Women's Golf Pellegrini Tabbed as Bulldogs First SoCon Women’s Golfer of the Week In the days following The Citadel’s first ever individual champion in women’s golf history, sophomore Erica Pellegrini was selected as the Southern Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week for all competition from February 29 - March 6.
March 6, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Fall to East Carolina 5-2 Elliott Sperr and Alex Howle earned victories for The Citadel in a 5-2 loss to East Carolina in the first of four home matches this week at the Earle Tennis Center. The Bulldogs dropped to 4-4 on the season while the Pirates improved their record to 9-4.
March 6, 2012 Baseball Upstate’s RBI Single in Ninth Sinks Bulldogs USC Upstate’s Trey Richardson lined a RBI single to right in the top of the ninth to plate the winning run as the Spartans defeated The Citadel 6-5 Tuesday evening at Riley Park. The Bulldogs fall to 6-6 overall and host Western Carolina this weekend in their Southern Conference opener.
March 5, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host Upstate in Midweek Clash Bulldogs welcome the red-hot Spartans to Riley Park Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m.
March 5, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Set to Host Four Home Matches this Week The Citadel tennis team will host East Carolina on Tuesday, James Madison on Wednesday, UNC Greensboro on Thursday and Charlotte on Saturday as it continues their home stretch at the Earle Tennis Center. All matches begin at 1 p.m.
March 5, 2012 Women's Golf Pellegrini Captures Hilton Head Invitational, Dogs Finish Second Sophomore Erica Pellegrini’s round of 76 led her to the first individual crown in program history and in the process guided The Citadel to a second place showing at the Hilton Head Invitational on Sunday.
March 5, 2012 Jackson Cards a 571 to Lead Bulldogs at SEARC Championships The Citadel rifle team fired a team score of 2271 to capture second place at the Southeastern Air Rifle Conference Championships on Saturday at the Inouye Marksmanship Center. N.C. State took home the team title, carding a score of 2304.
March 4, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Suffer 7-0 Loss to Elon The Citadel tennis team suffered a 7-0 loss to Elon to end its four-match winning streak. The Bulldogs dropped to 4-3 overall and 0-1 in the Southern Conference, while the Phoenix improved to 4-6 overall and 1-0 in league play.
March 4, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Split Doubleheader with Columbia The Citadel rallied for a 5-4 victory over Columbia University in the nightcap of a doubleheader at Riley Park Sunday afternoon, after dropping the first game by an 11-7 score in 12 innings. The Bulldogs improve to 6-5 on the season and will host USC Upstate Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m.
March 4, 2012 Sunday’s Track and Field Meet Cancelled Due to Rain Due to inclement weather, the Battle of the Beaches track and field meet scheduled for 10 a.m. will be cancelled.
March 3, 2012 Women's Golf Bulldogs Set to Appear at Hilton Head Invitational Sunday The Citadel golf team makes its second appearance in as many weeks when they head to Bluffton, S.C. for the Hilton Head Invitational on Sunday, March 4.
March 3, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Open SoCon Action Against Elon The Citadel tennis team will return to the Earle Tennis Center on Sunday to take on Elon at 1 p.m., for its first bout in Southern Conference play.
March 3, 2012 Three Bulldogs Crowned SoCon Champions Odie Delaney, Turtogtokh Luvsandorj, and Kelby Smith each went 2-0 in their respective weight classes en route to being crowned 2012 Southern Conference champions Saturday at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn. The three Bulldogs will represent The Citadel at the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships March 15-17 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
March 3, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Halt Columbia 2-0 in Rain-Shortened Game Freshman James Reeves tossed six innings of three-hit ball and improved to 3-0 on the season as The Citadel shutout Columbia University 2-0 in a seven-inning, rain-shortened game at Riley Park Saturday morning. The Bulldogs improve to 5-4 on the season and will play the Lions in a doubleheader Sunday starting at 11:00 a.m.
March 3, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Topple Coastal Georgia and Bethune-Cookman The Citadel tennis team collected two more wins defeating Coastal Georgia, 4-3 and Bethune-Cookman, 5-2 in a doubleheader at the Coastal Georgia Tennis Complex. The Bulldogs improve their record to 4-2.
March 2, 2012 Bulldogs Prepare for SoCon Championship The Citadel wrestling program is making final preparations for the 2012 Southern Conference Wrestling Championship, hosted by Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena on Saturday. This year's event marks the 75th edition of the tournament in SoCon history.
March 2, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Scores 21 Points in Dogs 68-56 Loss to Western Carolina at SoCon Tournament Mike Groselle registered a team-high 21 points and snagged six rebounds, but it was Western Carolina that came away with the 68-56 victory in first round action of the 2012 Southern Conference Tournament.
March 2, 2012 Bulldog Track and Field Opens Outdoor Slate at the Battle of the Beaches The Citadel track and field team will take a short trip up to Myrtle Beach on Sunday to compete in the Battle of the Beaches meet, which also includes Coastal Carolina and UNC Wilmington.
March 2, 2012 Bulldogs Set to Host SEARC Championships After a two-week hiatus, The Citadel rifle team will be back in action as it hosts the Southeastern Air Rifle Conference Championships on Saturday at the Inouye Marksmanship Center. The Bulldogs, who captured the 2011 championship in dramatic fashion over N.C. State, currently stand second in the conference behind the Wolfpack.
March 2, 2012 Baseball Saturday Baseball Doubleheader Moved to 10 a.m. Due to the threat of inclement weather later in the afternoon, The Citadel's doubleheader against Columbia on Saturday at Riley Park has been moved to 10 a.m.
Today's Blue & White March 2, 2012 Opening Tipoff/First Pitch! It’s tournament time!!!! Both the basketball and wrestling teams are venturing to Asheville and Chattanooga, respectively, for their Southern Conference Tournaments. Here’s hoping that both squads are ready and that they leave those respective arenas with huge smiles on their faces.
March 1, 2012 Baseball Pritcher, Mackert Lead Bulldogs to 4-1 Win over Columbia Austin Pritcher scattered two hits over six solid innings and Justin Mackert drove in a pair of runs as The Citadel won its third straight game, defeating Columbia University 4-1 at Riley Park Thursday evening. The Bulldogs even their overall record at 4-4, while Columbia fell in its season opener. The two team return to the field Saturday afternoon with a doubleheader that starts at 12 p.m.
March 1, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs and Catamounts Meet for Third Time in SoCon Tournament History After nearly a week of preparation for the opening round of the Southern Conference Tournament, The Citadel basketball team returns to the court on Friday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m., when it meets North Division third seed Western Carolina. The game at U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C., marks the third all-time meeting at the conference tournament between the two programs.
February 29, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Host Ivy League's Columbia in Four-Game Series Teams open series Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m. at Riley Park. Play doubleheader on Saturday at noon and close series on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
February 29, 2012 Special Teams Receives Emphasis During Second Week of Spring Practice The Citadel has been stressing special teams while also looking for improvement in the shotgun and developing depth at wide receiver and inside linebacker.
February 29, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Named Second Team All-Conference by SoCon Media The Citadel's Mike Groselle earned second team all-conference accolades from members of the Southern Conference Sports Media Association on Wednesday.
February 29, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Return to the Courts for Doubleheader on Friday The Citadel will hit the courts against Coastal Georgia and Bethune-Cookman at the Coastal Georgia Tennis Complex on Friday. The Bulldogs will face the Mariners in the first match of the doubleheader at 10 a.m. and will take on the Wildcats at 2:30 p.m.
February 28, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Named to All-Southern Conference Team The Citadel's Mike Groselle earned all-conference honors from the Southern Conference on Tuesday following a balloting of the league’s head coaches.
February 28, 2012 Women's Golf Baumgartner Fires Final Round 77 at Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic Senior Bree Baumgartner shot a final round 77 to close with a three-day total of 246 (+30) as The Citadel’s golf team finished 33rd at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic played on the Cougar Point and Oak Point courses in Kiawah Island.
February 28, 2012 Breathe, Stretch, Aim & Let it Go When thinking about the greatest athlete yet produced in the United States, who is the first name that comes to mind? Michael Jordan and his six NBA championships? Emmitt Smith and his NFL record-setting 18,355 career rushing yards? Nolan Ryan and his seven career no-hitters and 5,714 strikeouts?
February 28, 2012 Delaney, Luvsandorj, Smith Named All-SoCon Wrestlers Odie Delaney, Turtogtokh Luvsandorj, and Kelby Smith have been named 2011-12 All-Southern Conference wrestlers as chosen by the league’s head coaches. Freshman Kyle Casaletto was named to the All-Freshman Team when the conference announced the awards Tuesday morning, as the Bulldogs prepare for the upcoming SoCon Championships on Saturday.
February 28, 2012 The Citadel Featured in Southern Pigskin The Citadel football team was recently visited by Matt Osborne and JT Bennett from Southern Pigskin, reporting on spring practice and previewing the 2012 season.
February 27, 2012 Women's Golf Keith, Anderson Improve Scores in Second Day of Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic Senior Alanna-Jean Keith and freshman Kellie Anderson posted scores of 83 and 84, respectively, in second round action of the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic on Monday. The tandem anchored a Citadel golf team that enters final round action in 33rd place with a two-day team score of 688 (+112).
February 26, 2012 Men's Basketball Driesell, Bulldogs Face Western Carolina in Opening Round of SoCon Tournament The Citadel basketball team, winners of two of their last three contests, including victories over Chattanooga and Appalachian State, enters the first round of the 2012 Southern Conference Tournament as the sixth seed out of the South Division. Following Saturday night’s season finale, the Bulldogs are slated to open the tournament on Friday, March 2nd at 2 p.m. against third seeded Western Carolina at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C.
February 26, 2012 Baseball Cribb's Strong Outing Lifts Bulldogs Over Delaware Logan Cribb tossed six scoreless innings with five strikeouts to lead The Citadel to a 3-2 victory over visiting Delaware Sunday afternoon at Riley Park. The Bulldogs won the final two games of the four-game series and take a 3-4 record into another four-game set with Columbia starting Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
February 26, 2012 Women's Golf Baumgartner Opens Strong at Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic Senior Bree Baumgartner fired with an opening round 82 and tied for 109th place at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic on Sunday afternoon. She paced a Citadel golf team that currently stands in 33rd place at the tournament with a team score of 346 (+58).
February 25, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Ties Truesdale’s Double-Double Mark in 55-47 Downing to CofC Mike Groselle recorded the 14th double-double of the season and 22nd of his career, finishing with 14 points and 16 rebounds, but it was rival College of Charleston that emerged with a 55-47 victory at McAlister Field House on Saturday afternoon.
February 25, 2012 Women's Golf Citadel Opens 2012 Season at Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic The Citadel golf team returns to action this week when it travels to Kiawah Island, S.C. to compete in the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic.
February 25, 2012 Baseball Thompson, DeKerlegand Highlight Bulldogs’ 12-8 Win over Delaware The Citadel used a seven-run first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer by Bo Thompson, and Drew DeKerlegand went 3-for-3 on the afternoon as the Bulldogs held on to defeat Delaware 12-8 at Riley Park on Saturday. The two teams wrap up the series Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
February 24, 2012 Miller Smashes Conference Record in 400 to Defend Title for Third Consecutive Year Brunson Miller broke a 23-year-old Southern Conference record in the 400 set by VMI’s Mario Small in the 400 on Friday posting a time of 46.97 en route to earning his seventh SoCon title and third consecutive in the event. The Murrells Inlet, S.C., native was named the 2012 Most Outstanding Track Performer for the indoor championship meet by the conference.
February 24, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Conclude Regular Season Against Crosstown Rival CofC With victories in each of its last two contests, The Citadel basketball team wraps up the 2011-12 regular season on Saturday against crosstown rival College of Charleston. The 88th meeting between the two Bulldogs and Cougars will be featured on SoCon Sports Network (Comcast 206/OTA 7.2) as well as ESPN3.com.
February 24, 2012 Baseball Delaware Blanks Bulldogs 5-0 Delaware’s Eric Young tossed eight shutout innings, allowing only three base hits, as the Blue Hens defeated The Citadel 5-0 Friday afternoon at Riley Park. The two teams play game three of their four-game series Saturday afternoon at 12:00 p.m.
February 24, 2012 Baseball Nick Orvin Named a Candidate for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award The Citadel senior outfielder Nick Orvin is one of 30 NCAA baseball student-athletes named as a candidate for the 2012 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, it was announced on Thursday afternoon. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - community, classroom, character and competition.
February 24, 2012 Women's Volleyball Citadel Volleyball Opens Spring Slate at CofC Tournament on Sunday The Citadel volleyball team is set to participate in the first tournament of the 2012 spring season when it heads to the College of Charleston on Sunday, February 27. The matches will allow Bulldog fans to get an early preview of rising seniors Emily Dalton, Rachael Farrell, Jessica Maxwell and Cassie Uribe.
February 24, 2012 Miller Advances to Finals in 200 and 400 on Day One of SoCon Championships Junior Brunson Miller broke his own school record in the 400 for the second time this season with a time of 47.77 on Thursday to advance to the finals at the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. Miller also posted a top time in the 200 preliminaries with a personal-best mark of 21.68. The six-time conference title winner will go for his seventh and eighth on Friday.
Today's Blue & White February 24, 2012 Opening Tipoff/First Pitch! What a great weekend for Citadel Sports we have coming up!
February 23, 2012 Baseball Single Run in Ninth the Difference in 3-2 Loss to Delaware Delaware scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth to come away with a 3-2 victory over The Citadel in game one of the four-game series Thursday evening at Riley Park. The loss drops The Citadel to 1-3 on the season and the two teams will play tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
February 23, 2012 Baseball The Citadel Baseball Program Mourns Smith, Erwin The Citadel baseball family lost two members last weekend with the passing of former player Chance Smith and Hall of Fame coach Mack Erwin.
February 22, 2012 Men's Basketball Holston Posts First Double-Double in Citadel’s 62-51 Victory over Mountaineers Redshirt junior Bo Holston recorded his first career double-double, 13 points and 10 rebounds, to guide The Citadel to a 62-51 victory over Appalachian State at McAlister Field House. Holston was the catalyst to a Bulldog offense that witnessed three double figure scorers, including Mike Groselle (18 points) and C.J. Bray (10 points). The Citadel has now earned back-to-back Southern Conference victories for the first time since last season, when they downed Western Carolina and Davidson in late January.
February 22, 2012 Baseball Baseball Hosts Delaware For Four-Game Series After going 1-2 during the annual Citadel Memorial Challenge presented by the Charleston Crab House, the Bulldogs welcome CAA-member Delaware to Riley Park for a four-game set beginning Thursday night.
February 22, 2012 Bulldog Track and Field Journey to Birmingham for SoCon Championships The Citadel track and field team will close out its indoor slate on Thursday and Friday at the Southern Conference Championships held at the Birmingham Crossplex.
February 22, 2012 Delaney Named SoCon Wrestler of the Week Redshirt-junior Odie Delaney has been honored as the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competitions from February 15-21.
February 21, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs, Mountaineers Ready for Wednesday Battle at McAlister Field House Following a two point victory over Chattanooga last weekend, The Citadel returns to action on Wednesday evening when it hosts Appalachian State at McAlister Field House at 7:05 p.m.
February 20, 2012 Bulldog Rifle Captures Second Place at SEARC 6/NCAA Sectional The Citadel rifle team fired an air rifle score of 2263 to finish just 21 points behind N.C. State, at the sixth Southeastern Air Rifle Conference match of the season at the Inouye Marksmanship Center this past weekend. The Bulldogs also shot small bore as part of the NCAA Sectional, recording a score of 2206.
February 19, 2012 Baseball Seven-Run Ninth Rallies Liberty Past Baseball 11-9 Dalton Sype’s three-run triple in the top of the ninth sparked a seven-run outburst as Liberty University rallied from a 9-4 deficit to defeat The Citadel Sunday afternoon at Riley Park in The Citadel Memorial Challenge. The Bulldogs fall to 1-2 on the season and host Delaware in a four-game series beginning Thursday night at 6 p.m.
February 19, 2012 Wrestling Splits Pair of Duals to End Regular Season The Citadel wrestling team split a pair of duals Sunday afternoon at McAlister Field House to close out the 2011-12 regular season, falling 26-12 to North Carolina and routing Sacred Heart 41-3. The Bulldogs will now prepare for the Southern Conference Championships on March 3 hosted by Chattanooga.
February 19, 2012 Bulldog Field Athletes Excel at Gamecock Invitational The Citadel track and field team completed its final meet before the Southern Conference Championships on Saturday at the Gamecock Invitational. The Bulldog field athletes shined as senior Quintin Turner captured second place in the shot put with a personal-best mark of 47’6.35”, while sophomore Dylan Gidado grabbed fourth, heaving the shot put 43’5”.
February 18, 2012 Men's Basketball Miller, Harris III Key in Delivering Citadel to 48-46 Victory at Chattanooga Marshall Harris III converted the go-ahead 3-pointer with less than two minutes to go as The Citadel ended a 13-game road losing streak with a 48-46 victory at Chattanooga on Saturday evening.
February 18, 2012 Baseball Orvin, Griffin Pace Baseball to 10-7 Victory over Richmond Senior Nick Orvin and sophomore Tyler Griffin each recorded three hits as The Citadel pushed across 10 runs over the first four innings and held on for a 10-7 victory over Richmond Saturday afternoon in The Citadel Memorial Challenge presented by the Charleston Crab House at Riley Park. The win snaps the Bulldogs’ 13-game losing streak dating back to last season. The Citadel will face Liberty Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. to close out the season-opening tournament.
February 18, 2012 Wrestling Hosts North Carolina and Sacred Heart on Sunday Bulldogs close out the 2012 regular season with a pair of non-conference duals against North Carolina and Sacred Heart Sunday at McAlister Field House.
February 18, 2012 Bulldogs Conclude First Week of Spring Football Practice The passing game has been a point of emphasis for The Citadel during the first week of spring practice.
February 18, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Sweep Spartanburg Methodist 7-0 The Citadel tennis team improved its record to 2-2 on the season as it swept Spartanburg Methodist 7-0 on Saturday.
February 17, 2012 Wrestling Closes Out SoCon Slate with 25-13 Victory over Campbell The Citadel wrestling team scored victories in the final four matches of the evening as the Bulldogs rallied from a 13-9 deficit to earn a 25-13 Southern Conference win over host Campbell University Friday evening. The Bulldogs even their overall record at 8-8 and secured a third place finish in the SoCon standings with a 4-2 mark on the season.
February 17, 2012 Baseball Rally Falls Short as Baseball Drops Season Opener 6-5 to Towson Freshman SS Bailey Rush went 3-for-3 in his collegiate debut and sophomore 3B Drew DeKerlegand had a pair of doubles, but The Citadel was unable to overcome a 5-0 deficit and fell 6-5 to Towson University in the 2012 baseball season opener at The Citadel Memorial Challenge presented by the Charleston Crab House Friday night at Riley Park. The Bulldogs return to action Saturday afternoon as they host Richmond at 1:00 p.m.
February 17, 2012 Men's Basketball Dogs Continue Road Swing with Saturday Meeting Against Chattanooga The Citadel wraps up its brief two-game road trip on Saturday evening when the Bulldogs renew their series with Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 p.m.
February 17, 2012 Bulldogs Head to Gamecock Invitational as Final Preparation for SoCon Championships The Citadel track and field team is set to compete in its final meet of the indoor season at the Gamecock Invitational on Saturday before trekking to Birmingham, Ala., for the Southern Conference Championships on Feb. 23-24. The Bulldogs will send just a few sprinters and field event athletes to the Columbia as a final tune-up before the conference meet.
February 17, 2012 Bulldog Marksmen Set to Host SEARC 6 and NCAA Sectional The Citadel rifle team will be back in action after a week off as it hosts its fifth consecutive match this weekend at the Inouye Marksmanship Center. The Bulldogs will fire air rifle as part of the sixth Southeastern Air Rifle Conference competition and will also record scores in air rifle and small bore as part of the NCAA Sectional.
February 17, 2012 Women's Soccer Bulldog Soccer Opens Spring Slate With a Pair of Home Matches The Citadel women’s soccer team will be back in action this weekend as it hosts two spring games on Washington Light Infantry Field. The Bulldogs will take on USC-Aiken on Saturday at 11 a.m., before facing on the South Carolina Women’s League team on Sunday at 1 p.m.
February 17, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Travel to Spartanburg Methodist for First-Ever Meeting The Citadel tennis team will return to action on Saturday when it travels to Spartanburg, S.C. for a non-conference bout against Spartanburg Methodist at 11 a.m.
Today's Blue & White February 17, 2012 Opening Tipoff/First Pitch! Spring football practice began yesterday and continues today at the Maybank Triplets Practice Facility on campus while the baseball team opens its season this afternoon at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
February 17, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Records 13th Double-Double of Season in Tough 70-53 Loss at Western Carolina Mike Groselle notched a team-high 17 points to go along with 10 rebounds and Lawrence Miller added 14 points off the bench, but The Citadel was unable to match Western Carolina’s offensive firepower, who emerged with a 70-53 victory at the Ramsey Center on Thursday evening.
February 16, 2012 Baseball Bulldogs Open 2012 Slate with The Citadel Memorial Challenge Bulldogs open 2012 season against Towson on Friday at 4:00 p.m. Face Richmond on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and close the weekend against Liberty on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
February 16, 2012 Wrestling Closes SoCon Slate with Trip to Campbell The Citadel wrestling team finishes up the Southern Conference portion of the 2011-12 schedule with a trip to Buies Creek, N.C. to face Campbell University Friday evening at 6 p.m. inside Gilbert Craig Gore Arena and the John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center. The Bulldogs and the Fighting Camels enter the match with identical 3-2 league records, and the dual match winner will finish third in the eight-team Southern Conference standings.
February 16, 2012 The Citadel Opens Spring Football Practice The Citadel football team hits the field Thursday afternoon. Read about the 2012 Bulldogs entering spring practice.
February 15, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Record First Win of Season Against Benedict The Citadel tennis team captured its first win of the season, defeating Benedict 6-1 on Wednesday in the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
February 15, 2012 Miller Tabbed as SoCon Track Athlete of the Week Junior Brunson Miller was honored as the Southern Conference’s Track Athlete of the Week for his performance last weekend at the Tiger Paw Invitational in Clemson, S.C. The selections are made by the league’s track and field coaches.
February 15, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Head to Western Carolina for First Meeting of Season with Catamounts The Citadel begins its final regular season road trip of the 2011-12 campaign when the team heads to Cullowhee to face Western Carolina on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.
February 13, 2012 Bulldog Football Stars Honored at Annual Awards Dinner The Citadel held its annual football awards dinner Monday night at the Riverview Room on campus, and several cadet-student-athletes were honored for their athletic and academic performances.
February 13, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Travel to First-Time Opponent Benedict Wednesday The Citadel tennis team is looking for their its win of the season as the Bulldogs hit the road to begin a four-match road stretch on Wednesday starting with Benedict at South East Park in Columbia, S.C., at 2 p.m.
February 11, 2012 Men's Basketball Freshman Tandem of Moore and Robertson Lead Bulldogs in Tough 73-72 Overtime Loss to Georgia Southern Citadel freshmen Ashton Moore scored a game-high 24 points and Jordan Robertson added a career-high 10 rebounds, but it was an Georgia Southern’s Willie Powers that made the difference in the Eagles 73-72 overtime victory at McAlister Field House on Saturday evening.
February 11, 2012 Bulldogs Finish Tiger Paw Invitational with Eleven School Records The Citadel track and field team continued its success during day two of the Tiger Paw Invitational on Saturday, collecting another four school and two freshman records to amass an impressive 11 (seven school and four freshman) on the weekend. The Bulldogs have set 29 records at the Clemson Indoor Track Facility.
February 11, 2012 Strong Finish Gives Wrestling a 31-12 Win Over Davidson After trading victories through the first six bouts, The Citadel wrestling team captured the final four matches of the afternoon to secure a 31-12 Southern Conference victory over host Davidson Saturday afternoon at Belk Arena. The Bulldogs improve to 7-8 overall and 3-2 in the SoCon and will travel to face Campbell Friday evening in Buies Creek, N.C. at 6:00 p.m.
February 11, 2012 Bulldog Track and Field Races to the Top of the Record Books The Bulldog track and field team continued their historic season on Friday as they shattered four more school and freshmen records during day one of the Tiger Paw Invitational in Clemson, S.C.
February 10, 2012 Four Pins Propel Wrestling to 36-10 Win Over Gardner-Webb The Citadel used pins by Richard Alarcon, Jordan Dix, Josh Tuck and No. 15 Odie Delaney to defeat host Gardner-Webb 36-10 in Southern Conference action Friday evening at Paul Porter Arena. The Bulldogs improve to 6-8 overall and 2-2 in the SoCon and face Davidson Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
February 10, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs, Eagles Tangle In SoCon Hardwoods Battle Saturday With just three home games remaining on the 2011-12 schedule, The Citadel basketball team welcomes Georgia Southern to McAlister Field House on Saturday evening at 7:05 p.m.
Today's Blue & White February 10, 2012 Opening Tipoff! We’re still several weeks out, but if you haven’t yet thought about following The Citadel basketball team at the Southern Conference Tournament that returns to the Asheville U.S. Cellular Center, now is the time. To help you plan your trip, please refer to www.SoConTravel.com.
February 9, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Records 12th Double-Double of Season as Wildcats Hold Off Dogs, 77-66 Citadel center Mike Groselle finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, but visiting Davidson came away with the 77-66 Southern Conference victory on Thursday evening at McAlister Field House.
February 9, 2012 Wrestling Travels to Take on Gardner-Webb and Davidson The Citadel wrestling team looks to pick up a pair of Southern Conference victories this weekend as the Bulldogs travel to face Gardner-Webb Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and take on Davidson Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
February 9, 2012 Bulldogs Trek to Clemson for Tiger Paw Invitational The Citadel track and field team will look to continue its impressive indoor slate as the Bulldogs head to Clemson, S.C., to compete in the two-day Tiger Paw Invitational held at the Clemson Indoor Sports Complex.
February 9, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldog Social Media Special – Feb. 22 vs. Appalachian State The Citadel Department of Athletics has announced a basketball social media ticket promotion called Bulldog Social Media Seats.
February 8, 2012 Baseball DeKerlegand, Orvin Named to Preseason All-SoCon Teams; Bulldogs Picked Eighth by Coaches and Media Sophomore infielder Drew DeKerlegand was selected to the Southern Conference preseason all-conference first team as announced by the league office Wednesday morning. Senior outfielder Nick Orvin was chosen to the all-conference second team, as voted on by the league’s 11 head coaches. The Citadel was picked to finish eighth in both the coaches’ and media preseason polls.
February 8, 2012 Men's Basketball The Citadel Begins Weekend Set Against Division Leading Wildcats The Citadel basketball team makes its return to McAlister Field House on Thursday evening when they host Southern Conference South Division leading Davidson at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs (4-19, 1-11 SoCon), are looking to avenge an 80-51 loss suffered at Belk Arena on Jan. 21. The Wildcats (18-5, 12-1 SoCon) have put together a three-game winning streak following their first conference loss of the season at Samford.
February 6, 2012 Jackson Fires a 575 to Lead Bulldogs to Second Place Finish Against VMI and Nevada The Citadel men’s rifle team fired an impressive team score of 4413 to take second place behind No. 8 Nevada (4647) on Saturday at the Inouye Marksmanship Center. The Citadel women finished in fifth place, totaling 4274 points.
February 5, 2012 Alarcon, Delaney Capture Crowns at All-Academy Championships Richard Alarcon and No. 15 Odie Delaney each captured titles in their respective weight classes as The Citadel wrestling team placed third at the 2012 All-Academy Championships hosted by Air Force Sunday afternoon. Navy won the 2012 crown, its 11th overall and third straight, holding off host Air Force 109.5 to 105. The Bulldogs finished with 81 points.
February 4, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldogs Lose Hard-Fought Battle Against Presbyterian College David Orces earned his second win at No. 1 singles in a 5-2 loss to Presbyterian College on Saturday. Elliot Sperr also earned points for The Citadel, capturing his first win of the season in No. 6 singles.
February 4, 2012 Men's Basketball Miller Hits Career-High Five Threes in Citadel’s Narrow 71-66 Downing at Elon Lawrence Miller scored a team-high 15 points, keyed by five 3-pointers, and Mike Groselle added 14 points but it was Elon that emerged with the 71-66 victory in a tightly contested Southern Conference hardwoods battle on Saturday evening. Miller, who recorded back-to-back double figure games for the first time in his collegiate career, reached the milestone in his second career start. The Phoenix were led by the offensive efforts of Jack Isenbarger and Lucas Troutman, who finished with 34 and 14 points, respectively.
February 4, 2012 Wrestling Heads to All-Academy Championships The Citadel wrestling team (5-8, 1-2 SoCon) will battle seven competing military institutions in hopes of capturing the 18th annual All-Academy Championship crown when the Bulldogs travel to Colorado Springs, Colo. this Sunday. Air Force will play host at Clune Arena beginning at 12:00 pm EST. Last year, The Citadel finished in second place to Navy, which won its 10th overall crown and second straight.
February 4, 2012 Miller, Emmrich Capture School Records at the Kent Taylor Invitational Junior Brunson Miller and freshman Savannah Emmrich etched their names in the Citadel record books on Saturday as Miller’s time of 21.95 in the 200 and Emmrich’s mark of 10’2” in the pole vault placed them atop the charts for their respective events. The Kent Taylor Invitational was held on the unbanked track at the Eddie Smith Field House on the campus of the University of North Carolina.
February 3, 2012 Men's Basketball Dogs Complete Two-Game Trek in Tar Heel State Against Elon on Saturday The Citadel basketball team completes its two-game weekend series in the Triad region of North Carolina when it travels 18 miles north to face Southern Conference foe Elon on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs (4-18, 1-10 SoCon), are looking to snap a three-game losing streak to the Phoenix that dates back to Feb. 12, 2011, at Alumni Gymnasium where they are 1-4 all-time. Elon (11-10, 6-4 SoCon) is coming off a slim 99-98 double overtime victory against College of Charleston on Thursday as they look to keep pace with North Division leader UNCG.
February 3, 2012 Bulldog Track and Field Heads to Chapel Hill for Kent Taylor Invitational The Citadel Track and Field team will compete in its third meet in consecutive weeks on Saturday as they head to Chapel Hill, N.C., for the Kent Taylor Invitational.
February 3, 2012 Bulldog Marksmen Set to Host VMI and No. 8 Nevada at Inouye Marksmanship Center Saturday The Citadel Rifle team will host their fourth of six consecutive home matches at the Inouye Marksmanship Center on Saturday when they face-off against No. 8 Nevada and Virginia Military Institute.
February 3, 2012 Kelby Smith Is A Wrestling Force With a solid overall record this season, Kelby Smith has proven to be a force on the mats to be reckoned with at 197 pounds. Having captured a championship at the Navy Classic during the early season, Smith has provided leadership to the wrestling program.
Today's Blue & White February 3, 2012 Opening Tipoff! Camps flags were lowered to half-staff all this week in memory of Col. Harvey Dick ’53, longtime treasurer of The Brigadier Foundation and a member of our Hall of Fame who passed away on Saturday morning, Jan. 28. There was an overflow crowd at his Wednesday afternoon funeral, and Col. Dick will be missed by the entire Citadel Family.
February 2, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle, Miller Spark Citadel Offense in Tough 82-71 Road Loss at UNCG The combination of Citadel scorers Mike Groselle (20 pts.) and Lawrence Miller (15 pts.) led the way for the Bulldogs, who suffered a difficult 82-71 loss at UNC Greensboro in Southern Conference action on Thursday evening. Groselle posted his seventh 20-point game in conference play this season, hitting 7-of-15 from the floor to go along with eight rebounds. Miller countered with a 4-of-7 performance, draining 3-of-5 from 3-point range, en route to his fourth career double-digit outing. UNCG was sparked by the play of Trevis Simpson (23 pts.), Derrell Armstrong (14 pts.), Aloysius Henry (13 pts.) and Korey Van Dussen (11 pts.).
February 2, 2012 Men's Tennis The Bulldogs Return to the Courts to Host Presbyterian College The Citadel tennis team will return to the courts on Saturday to host a non-conference match against Presbyterian College at the Earle Tennis Center at 1 p.m.
February 2, 2012 The Citadel Tabs Mike Capaccio for Athletics Fundraising Position Mike Capaccio has been named to The Citadel’s athletic fundraising team.
February 1, 2012 Signing Day Nets 29 Newcomers to Bulldog Football Family Read about this year's recruiting class and see highlights of the newest Bulldogs.
February 1, 2012 Men's Basketball Citadel Hoops Begins Weekend Set Against SoCon North Division Leader UNC Greensboro on Thursday The Citadel basketball team opens up the month of February at Southern Conference North Division leader UNC Greensboro on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum. The Bulldogs (4-17, 1-9 SoCon), are looking to avenge a dramatic one-point loss suffered at the hands of the Spartans at McAlister Field House on Jan. 14. Meanwhile, UNCG (8-14, 6-4 SoCon) looks to extend its six-game winning streak that began following a victory over the College of Charleston on Jan. 12.
February 1, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Named to CollegeHoopsNet.com All-Conference for January Citadel junior Mike Groselle was selected to Collegehoopsnet.com All-SoCon team on Wednesday after averaging 18.8 points per contest and 9.3 rebounds per game during a nine-game stretch in January.
January 31, 2012 Women's Soccer Bulldog Soccer Releases 2012 Fall Schedule The Citadel women’s soccer team released its schedule for the 2012 season on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who finished 5-11-3 overall and 3-6-2 in the conference a year ago, will host seven games on Washington Light Infantry Field, including five Southern Conference matches.
January 30, 2012 Jackson Cards a 575 to Lead All Bulldog Shooters in NCAA Open Match Robert Jackson's stellar season continued on Saturday as the freshman fired a 575, just one point behind his personal and season best, in an NCAA match at the Inouye Marksmanship Center. The competition included No. 6 Ole Miss, No. 14 Air Force and conference foe and 19th ranked N.C. State.
January 28, 2012 Men's Tennis The Citadel Falls to Coastal Carolina in Season Opener David Orces earned a victory at No. 1 singles for The Citadel's only point in a 6-1 loss to Coastal Carolina in its season opener on Saturday at the Earle Tennis Center.
January 29, 2012 Wrestling Falls to Chattanooga 27-13 Chattanooga jumped out to an early 12-0 advantage and held on late for a 27-13 Southern Conference victory over The Citadel Sunday afternoon at McAlister Field House. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 5-8 overall, 1-2 in the SoCon, while UTC improves to 11-3 overall and 4-0 in the league. The Mocs have won 39 straight SoCon dual meets, dating back to a 27-13 defeat at the hands of The Citadel on Feb. 14, 2004.
January 28, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Posts 19th Career Double-Double as Furman Holds on to Earn 67-58 Win The Citadel’s Mike Groselle scored a game-high 24 points to go along with 11 rebounds, marking his 19th career double-double, but it was Furman’s late game heroics that allowed the Paladins to come through with a 67-58 victory at McAlister Field House on Saturday evening. Groselle moved into a second place tie with former Citadel standouts J’Mel Everhart (19 career double-doubles) and Regan Truesdale’s (10 single-season double-doubles). Meanwhile, the Paladins were energized by the trio of Colin Reddick (12 points), Bobby Austin (11 points) and Brandon Sebirumbi (10 points). The game included a halftime ceremony for Jake Burrows (’40), whose No. 3 jersey was honored placed in the rafters in honor of his contributions to the success of the Bulldog Basketball program.
January 28, 2012 Bulldogs Capture Three School Records at Wesley A. Brown Invitational Brunson Miller, Kyle Keene and David Melton all posted school- and personal-bests in in the 400, 5,000 and pole vault, respectively, at the Wesley A. Brown Invitational on Saturday at the United States Naval Academy.
January 27, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Renew Longstanding Rivalry with Furman on Saturday The Citadel Basketball team wraps up their brief two-game stint at McAlister Field House on Saturday when they renew their longstanding rivalry with Furman at 7:05 p.m. The 197th installment of the all-time series, which dates back to the 1920 season, has swayed in favor of the Paladins of late, who have won the last four straight dating back to last season. The Bulldogs (4-16, 1-8 SoCon) are looking to snap a five-game losing streak, while Furman (10-10, 4-5 SoCon) hopes to build on the momentum from Thursday’s night victory over the College of Charleston.
January 27, 2012 Bulldog Rifle Continues Home Stretch with Weekend NCAA Open Match The Citadel Rifle team will host their third of six consecutive home matches at the Inouye Marksmanship Center on Saturday and Sunday when they face-off against the United States Air Force Academy, N.C. State and Mississippi in an NCAA Open match. Small bore and air rifle will be shot on the both days.
January 27, 2012 Bulldog Track and Field Set to Compete at the Wesley A. Brown Invitational on Saturday The Citadel Track and Field team will head to Annapolis, Md., for the second consecutive year to compete in Saturday’s Wesley A. Brown Invitational on the campus of the United States Naval Academy. The meet will be the first for the men’s team this season, while the women are coming off a successful start to their indoor slate last weekend at the Captain’s Invitational.
January 27, 2012 Men's Tennis Bulldog Tennis Set to Host Coastal Carolina in Season-Opener on Saturday The Citadel Tennis team will host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the 2012 season-opener on Saturday, Jan. 28. Play will begin at 1 p.m. at the Earle Tennis Center on The Citadel campus.
January 27, 2012 Wrestling Takes on Chattanooga in SoCon Clash The Citadel wrestling team returns to action Sunday, Jan. 29, as the Bulldogs hosts Chattanooga in a Southern Conference dual meet at the McAlister Field House starting at 2:00 p.m. Live scoring and pay-per-view live video will be available for Sunday’s action. Links can be found on CitadelSports.com.
Today's Blue & White January 27, 2012 Opening Tipoff! Spike barks that it now time to start planning your fall social calendar as the 2012 football schedule has been released. Renewed rivalries with VMI and Charleston Southern are highlights in addition to visiting NC State. And the Furman game returns to the end of the season, where it was positioned from 1977-92.
January 26, 2012 Men's Basketball Holston’s Solid Performance Unable to Topple Terriers as Bulldogs Fall 62-55 Citadel redshirt junior Bo Holston scored a team-high 14 points in reserve, one short of a career-high, but it was four double figure scorers that pushed Wofford to a 62-55 victory at McAlister Field House on Thursday evening. Holston energized the Bulldogs lineup by hitting 5-of-8 from the floor, including a 3-pointer, while making his impact defensively with one steal and one block. His counterpart, the Terriers Karl Cochran, took home game-high honors, scoring 18 points behind a 7-of-13 shooting performance. Cochran knocked down four 3-pointers, all in the second half, as Wofford ran its streak to 11 straight in the series.
January 26, 2012 The Citadel Announces 2012 Football Schedule An early season visit from Georgia Southern and road contests against North Carolina State and Furman highlight The Citadel’s 2012 football schedule.
January 25, 2012 Men's Basketball Citadel Hoops Returns to McAlister Field House for SoCon Clash with Wofford The Citadel Basketball team begins a two-game home stand on Thursday evening when they host Wofford at McAlister Field House for a 7:05 p.m. tipoff. The Bulldogs (4-15, 1-7 SoCon) are looking to win their first game at home since Jan. 7, when they came away with a 73-62 victory over Samford, and in the process snap a 10-game losing streak against the Upstate rival Terriers. Meanwhile, Wofford (12-8, 5-3 SoCon) is in the midst of a three-game winning streak that includes victories over Georgia Southern, Appalachian State and Furman.
January 23, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Registers Third Straight 20-point outing in 78-72 Double Overtime Downing at Georgia Southern Led by Mike Groselle’s 10th double-double of the season, 20 points and 14 rebounds, The Citadel extended Georgia Southern to double overtime before the Eagles emerged with a 78-72 victory at Hanner Fieldhouse on Monday evening. Groselle’s performance marked the third straight 20-point outing and fourth in his last five games. Coincedentally he has now recorded 18 career double-doubles and 10 in the 2011-12 campaign, moving within two of Patrick Elmore (1989-90) for most in a single-season in program history.
January 23, 2012 Bulldog Rifle Fires a Second Place Score of 2260 in SEARC 5 Competition Junior captain Julia McCullohs led all Bulldog shooters in Saturday’s match with an air rifle score of 568 en route to a second place finish at the fifth Southeastern Air Rifle Conference match of the season at Inouye Marksmanship Center on Saturday. The Cadets finished with a SEARC team total of 2,260, a mere 44 points behind first place N.C. State (2,304).
January 22, 2012 Men's Basketball Dogs Complete Brief Two-Game Road Swing on Monday at Georgia Southern The Citadel Basketball team completes its two-game Southern Conference road swing on Monday when the team faces Georgia Southern for the 46th time in program history. The two teams, who tip-off at Hanner Fieldhouse at 7 p.m., have been involved in 25 games decided by nine points or less in the storied all-time series that dates back to Dec. 20, 1960. Georgia Southern (7-11, 5-3 SoCon) is looking to build on the momentum from a five-point victory over College of Charleston, while the Bulldogs (4-14, 1-6 SoCon) are hoping to rebound from a loss at Davidson on Saturday evening.
January 22, 2012 Three Pins Lead Wrestling to 36-6 Victory over VMI Three Bulldogs notched wins via fall as The Citadel defeated Virginia Military Institute 36-6 Sunday afternoon at McAlister Field House to give head coach Rob Hjerling his 100th career victory. The win is the Bulldogs fifth straight against VMI and evens their Southern Conference record at 1-1 on the season.
January 21, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Scores Game-High 22 Points as Dogs Fall to Davidson, 80-51 Citadel center Mike Groselle topped the 20-point plateau for the third time in the last four games, scoring 22 points, but it was a hot shooting Davidson squad that came away victorious, 80-51, on Saturday night at John M. Belk Arena. Groselle was the bright spot in a tough night for the Bulldogs, hitting 7-of-10 from the floor and 8-for-11 from the free throw line, en route to his game-high 22 points.
January 21, 2012 Bulldog Women Capture School Record in 4X400m Relay to Close Out Successful Weekend at the Captains Invitational The Citadel Women’s Track and Field team finished out a successful season-opening weekend as they snagged their third relay school record at the Captains Invitational in the 4x400m race on the indoor track at the Freeman Center on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
January 21, 2012 Wrestling Looks to Rebound Against VMI on Sunday After dropping their Southern Conference opener to Appalachian State by a razor-thin 21-19 margin Friday night, The Citadel wrestling team returns to action Sunday, Jan. 22, as the Bulldogs host Virginia Military Institute in a dual meet at the McAlister Field House starting at 2:00 p.m.
January 21, 2012 Bulldog Women Capture Three School Records in First Day at the Captains Invitational The Citadel Women’s Track and Field team smashed two school relay records in the 4x800m and 4x200m race on Friday at the Freeman Center Indoor Track on the campus of Christopher Newport University. The Bulldog women will look to continue their successes on Saturday in the conclusion of competition.
January 20, 2012 Wrestling Drops SoCon Opener to Appalachian State 21-19 Odie Delaney picked up his fourth straight victory by fall, but The Citadel wrestling team lost to visiting Appalachian State by a 21-19 score in their Southern Conference opener at McAlister Field House Friday evening. The Bulldogs fall to 4-7 overall, 0-1 in the SoCon, while Appalachian improves to 9-3, 3-0 in the league.
January 20, 2012 Baseball Baseball’s “Meet The Bulldogs” Set for Sunday, Feb. 12 The annual “Meet the Bulldogs” autograph session and Blue-White scrimmage has been set for Feb. 12, 2012 at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The gates will open at noon with an autograph session and the final pre-season scrimmage of the spring to follow at 1:15 p.m. Admission is free to the public.
January 20, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Travel to Davidson for Battle with SoCon South Division Leaders On Saturday, The Citadel Basketball team begins the first leg of a two-game road trip, when they head to Davidson for a meeting with the Southern Conference South Division leading Wildcats. The Bulldogs (4-13, 1-5 SoCon), who split last season’s series with Davidson (13-4, 7-0 SoCon) as each team won at the opponents venue, look to become the first team in SoCon action to hand the Wildcats a loss. Tip-off in the 137th all-time meeting between the two schools is set for 7 p.m. at Belk Arena.
January 20, 2012 Bulldog Women Open Indoor Track and Field Season at Captains Invitational The Citadel women’s track and field team will open up the 2012 slate this weekend in Newport News, Va., when they compete at the Captains Invitational on the campus of Christopher Newport University.
January 20, 2012 The Citadel Rifle Looks to Start 2012 Conference Slate with a Win at Home on Saturday The Bulldog rifle team begins conference play again as they host the fifth Southeastern Air Rifle Conference match of the season at the Inouye Marksmanship Center on Saturday afternoon. The Cadets are coming off a first-place showing at the SEARC 4 on Nov. 5, in Spartanburg, S.C.
Today's Blue & White January 20, 2012 Opening Tipoff! As you’ve heard, former Atlanta Braves All-Star John Smoltz will be here for the 8th Annual Hot Stove Banquet next Friday night (Jan. 27), and if you don’t yet have your tickets, call our good friends at the Charleston RiverDogs at 843/577-DOGS (3647) and they’ll set you up. There are less than 100 tickets available, and you don’t want to miss this one!
January 19, 2012 Bulldog Wrestling Hosts Appalachian State Friday to Open SoCon Slate The Citadel Wrestling team returns to action this Friday, Jan. 20, as the Bulldogs host Appalachian State in a dual meet at the McAlister Field House starting at 7:00 p.m. The dual meet is the first Southern Conference contest of the season for The Citadel, while Appalachian State enters the bout at 2-0 in the league.
January 18, 2012 Delaney Named SoCon Wrestler of the Week The Citadel junior Odie Delaney has been selected as the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competitions from January 11-17.
January 18, 2012 Jackson, Wutzer Fire Personal Bests as Bulldogs Fall to No. 5 Alaska, 4644-4401 The young Citadel marksmen continued to improve in a well fought competition against No. 5 University of Alaska-Fairbanks on Tuesday at the Inouye Marksmanship Center, but it was the Nanooks who came out on top, 4644-4401.
January 17, 2012 Bulldog Rifle Returns Home to Face No. 5 Alaska The Citadel Rifle team will compete against No. 6 University of Alaska-Fairbanks on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Inouye Marksmanship Center. The Nanooks will make their annual 4,365-mile trek to Charleston to shoot air rifle and smallbore.
January 17, 2012 Bulldogs Fall to No. 6 Mississippi in Opening NCAA Match of 2012 Slate Freshman Robert Jackson and junior captain Julia McCullohs led all Bulldog air rifle shooters this weekend as The Citadel Rifle team was downed by Ole Miss, 4638-4373, in the opening NCAA match of 2012.
January 14, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Nets Game-High 22 Points in 67-66 Heartbreaker Against UNC Greensboro In a game where the lead changed hands four times in the final 18 seconds as UNC Greensboro came away with a game-winning dunk by Trevis Simpson to down The Citadel, 67-66, in front of a shocked crowd at McAlister Field House. In the waning seconds of the game, the Dogs DeVontae Wright hit a long jumper from just inside the 3-point line for the apparent winner, before an official review gave the Spartans 0.9 seconds which eventually turned into 0.5 seconds following a Citadel deflection. That deflection led to the Simpson score, following an in-bounds pass from Drew Parker, cinching the Spartan victory.
January 14, 2012 Bulldog Wrestling Places Eighth at Virginia Duals Turtogtokh Luvsandorj, Kelby Smith and Odie Delaney all went a perfect 5-0 over the weekend as The Citadel wrestling team placed eighth out of 14 teams at the Virginia Duals held at the Hampton Coliseum. The Bulldogs opened the second day of action with a 22-15 win over North Carolina before dropping a 19-18 heart-breaker on a tiebreaker to North Dakota State and losing in the seventh-place bout to the University of Buffalo 24-15.
January 13, 2012 Bulldogs Rally to Earn Split at Virginia Duals Trailing 16-6 against sixth-seeded Bucknell, The Citadel wrestling team posted victories in the final four matches of the dual meet and overtake the Bison by a 21-16 final to earn a split in the first day of action at the Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum. The Bulldogs return to action Saturday morning against North Carolina at 10 a.m.
January 13, 2012 Men's Basketball Dogs Look to Avenge Spartans on Saturday at McAlister Field House The Citadel Basketball team looks to avenge a pair of recent losses in its rivalry against Southern Conference nemesis UNC Greensboro on Saturday evening when the two teams go head-to-head at McAlister Field House. The Bulldogs are seeking two wins in a three-game home stand that began with a 73-62 downing of Samford on Jan. 7, when they tip-off with the Spartans at 7:05 p.m. UNC Greensboro holds a slight 13-7 advantage in the all-time series that dates back to the 1979-80 season.
January 13, 2012 Bulldog Rifle Opens Winter Slate at Mississippi The Bulldog Rifle team will take the 11-hour, 648-mile road trip to the campus of the University of Mississippi to take on the sixth ranked Rebels on Saturday. The match will be The Citadel’s first of 2012 and their second NCAA open-match of the season.
Today's Blue & White January 13, 2012 Opening Tipoff! The Corps of Cadets returned to campus on Sunday, classes began Wednesday and just like that, the spring semester has gotten underway.
January 12, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle Notches Ninth Double-Double in 70-55 Loss to Elon Citadel junior Mike Groselle came through with his ninth double-double of the season, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds, but it was Elon that came away with the 70-55 Southern Conference victory on Thursday evening at McAlister Field House. Teammate C.J. Bray posted a career-high 10 points, joining Groselle as the only Bulldogs in double figures.
January 12, 2012 Bulldog Wrestling Travels to Virginia Duals The Citadel Wrestling team returns to action this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13-14, as the Bulldogs travel to compete in the Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum. In Friday’s opening round, The Citadel will face No. 21 Kent State at 11:00 a.m.
January 11, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Continue Home Stand with Battle Against SoCon Foe Elon The Citadel Basketball team continues its three-game home stand with a game against North Division foe Elon on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. in McAlister Field House. The Bulldogs, who are coming off a victory in their SoCon home opener against Samford, look to avenge a pair of losses at the hands of the Phoenix in 2011. The last time the two teams met came during the 2011 SoCon Tournament, when Elon ended the Dogs season 85-74. The Phoenix hold a 10-4 edge in the all-time series between the two teams, which dates back to Dec. 18, 1951.
January 11, 2012 Men's Basketball The Citadel to Honor Jake Burrows’ Jersey No. 3 with a Banner in McAlister Field House The Citadel Department of Athletics will honor Col. Jake Burrows’ jersey No. 3 with a banner in McAlister Field House to commemorate the Hall of Famer’s many contributions to his alma mater.
January 9, 2012 Citadel Football Finishes Season Strong While Building Solid Foundation for Future The 2011 Citadel Football team capitalized the leadership of 42 returning lettermen from last season and finished with four victories over the course of the season behind a second-year triple-option offense and a solid special teams unit.
January 7, 2012 Men's Basketball Groselle, Morabbi Top 20-Point Plateau in Citadel’s 73-62 Victory Over Samford The tandem of Mike Groselle and Cosmo Morabbi accounted for 45 points as The Citadel won their first Southern Conference game of the season, 73-62, over Samford on Saturday evening. Groselle scored 25 points to tie his career-high and by virtue of finishing 10-for-10 from the floor set a program record that was previously held by John Sutor and Ted Mosay for highest field goal percentage. Meanwhile, Morabbi established a new career-high, 20 points, to go along with six assists and four steals. It marks the third time in the last five games that Morabbi has topped double figures for the Dogs.
January 6, 2012 Delaney and Alarcon Pace Wrestling to 28-14 Victory over Duke Odie Delaney and Richard Alarcon each posted wins by fall to lead The Citadel to a 28-14 victory over Duke at McAlister Field House Friday night. The win was the Bulldogs seventh straight victory over the Blue Devils and second dual meet victory over an ACC member this season.
January 6, 2012 Men's Basketball The Citadel Hosts Samford in First SoCon Home Game of Season When The Citadel takes to the court against Samford on Saturday, Jan. 7, it will not only mark the sixth home game, but also the first Southern Conference home contest of the 2011-12 campaign. The Citadel is looking to snap a five-game losing streak in conference play, dating back to the 2010-11 season, when the two teams tipoff at 7:05 p.m. at McAlister Field House. The two teams have met on eight previous occasions, since the 1991-92 season, with the Cadets holding a 6-2 edge in the all-time series.
Today's Blue & White January 6, 2012 Opening Tipoff! Spike is quick to wish all of his loyal readers a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012, and is also pleased to return to your email with another issue of Today’s Blue & White.
January 5, 2012 Men's Basketball Morabbi Scores Team-High 14 Points in Bulldogs 77-45 Loss at Furman The Citadel’s Cosmo Morabbi scored a team-high 14 points, his third double-digit outing in the last four contests, but it was Furman that came away with a 77-45 victory in the Bulldogs third Southern Conference game of the season on Thursday evening. Joining Morabbi offensively were Mike Groselle, who finished with 10 points and eight rebounds, and DeVontae Wright, who chimed in with seven points.
January 5, 2012 Bulldog Wrestling Hosts Duke in Dual Meet Friday Night The Citadel Wrestling team returns to action this Friday, Jan. 6, as the Bulldogs host Duke in a dual meet at the McAlister Field House starting at 7:00 p.m. Both schools return to the mat after competing in the Southern Scuffle last weekend in Chattanooga, Tenn.
January 4, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs, Paladins Renew Historic Rivalry Fresh off a victory in their final non-conference game of the 2011-12 season, The Citadel Basketball team returns to Southern Conference action when they head to Furman on Thursday evening. The 196th all-time meeting between the two South Carolina institutions is set for 7 p.m. at Timmons Arena. The Bulldogs (3-10, 0-2 SoCon) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak at the hands of the Paladins, which dates back to the 2009-10 season, and in the process earn their first win in conference play this season.
January 4, 2012 Baseball Baseball Holding Raffle for Trip to See Bulldogs Take on Minnesota Win a trip for Two to Baseball's Three-Game Series with Minnesota. Raffle to be held at halftime of the Citadel-Elon basketball game on Jan. 12.
January 4, 2012 Akindele Named to FCS Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team The Citadel’s senior linebacker Tolu Akindele was one of 58 players named to the 14th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team that was announced by the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA).
January 3, 2012 Bulldogs Hardy Accepts Invitation to 2012 East-West Shrine Game Citadel wide receiver Kevin Hardy has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2012 East-West Shrine Game. Kick-off is at 4:00 p.m., on January 21, 2012 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
January 2, 2012 Men's Basketball Moore Pours in Career-High 30 Points as Bulldogs Win 91-74 over UVA-Wise Citadel freshman Ashton Moore poured in a game-high 30 points as the Bulldogs snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 91-74 victory over UVA-Wise at McAlister Field House on Monday evening. Moore became the first Cadet to net 30 points in a contest since Cameron Wells accomplished the feat on Feb. 12, 2009 against Appalachian State. Teammate Mike Groselle further embedded himself in Citadel history with a 19-point, 13-rebound performance to tie Matt Newman and Craig Burgess for third place with 16 career double-doubles.
January 2, 2012 Luvsandorj Places Sixth, Leads Bulldogs to 16th Place Finish at Southern Scuffle Turtogtokh Luvsandorj placed sixth in a highly-competitive 174-pound weight class to lead The Citadel wrestling team to a 16th place finish at the annual Southern Scuffle at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn.
January 2, 2012 Catching Up with Citadel Football Fans of The Citadel football program will notice several familiar faces on the sidelines during the upcoming slate of college bowl games, as 11 former coaches or Bulldog alumni compete in seven different postseason contests.
January 1, 2012 Two Members of Bulldog Wrestling Still Alive at Southern Scuffle A pair of members of The Citadel wrestling team remain in contention after day one of the annual Southern Scuffle at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn.
January 1, 2012 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Return to McAlister Field House for Hardwoods Battle with UVA-Wise The Citadel Basketball team makes a brief return to McAlister Field House on Monday evening when it hosts UVA-Wise at 7 p.m. It is the second installment in the all-time series between the two programs, after the Dogs won decisively, 69-37, during the 2009 CollegeInsider.com Skip Prosser Invitational. The game marks the first home game for the Bulldogs since Dec. 14 against Charleston Southern.
December 30, 2011 Bulldog Wrestling Kicks Off New Year at Southern Scuffle The Citadel Wrestling team returns to action this weekend as it opens the New Year at the Southern Scuffle, Jan. 1-2, 2012, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the Mocs’ McKenzie Arena. One of the largest in-season tournaments in the country, the Southern Scuffle welcomes 22 teams to the mat, with eight squads ranked in the NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Top-25.
December 29, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle Scores Game-High 21 in Bulldogs 86-55 Downing at Tennessee Mike Groselle netted a game-high 21 points to go along with eight rebounds, but it was the University of Tennessee came away with a 86-55 victory in front of 16,245 in attendance at Thompson-Boiling Arena on Thursday evening. Groselle, who reach the 20-point plateau for the fifth time in his Bulldog career, became just the fifth player this season to score 20 points or more against the Volunteers.
December 28, 2011 Men's Basketball Bulldogs, Volunteers Meet for Fourth Time in Program History On Thursday, The Citadel Basketball team returns to action after a seven-day layoff when the Bulldogs go head-to-head with the University of Tennessee. The game, set to begin at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Boiling Arena, marks the completion of a three-game road stretch for the Cadets. Coincidentally it is the fourth all-time meeting between the two programs and first since the 2003-04 season.
December 23, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle Leads Four in Double Figures in Hard Fought 70-58 Loss to Pioneers Mike Groselle scored a team-high 16 points to lead four Citadel players in double figures, but it was the University of Denver that came through with the 70-58 victory in front of 6,355 in attendance at Magness Arena on Thursday evening. Groselle was joined offensively by teammates DeVontae Wright (15 points), Lawrence Miller (12 points) and Cosmo Morabbi (10 points).
December 21, 2011 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Put Final Preparations on Inaugural Meeting with Pioneers For the first time in program history, The Citadel Basketball team will go head-to-head with Denver University. It is the second game of a three-game road swing for the Dogs, who tipoff at 9 p.m. EST at Magness Arena. The meeting marks the Bulldogs third trip to the state of Colorado over the course of the last 370 days, including games at Colorado University and the Air Force Academy (2011 All-Military Classic).
December 19, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle Posts Seventh Double-Double in loss to James Madison, 67-49 Citadel junior Mike Groselle posted his seventh double-double of the season, 11 points and 11 rebounds, but it was James Madison that emerged with the decisive 67-49 victory on Monday evening at the JMU Convocation Center. Groselle was joined in scoring by teammates Lawrence Miller (eight points) and Bo Holston (seven points).
December 18, 2011 Men's Basketball Dogs Head to James Madison for First of Three Straight Road Games The Citadel Basketball team makes their first trek outside the state of South Carolina, since Nov. 26, when they play at James Madison on Monday evening at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs begin a three-game in 10-day road trip against the Dukes, and in the process look to snap a five-game losing skid.
December 17, 2011 Citadel Wrestling Defeats North Carolina State 19-18 Odie Delaney scored the only fall of the match and four other Citadel wrestlers scored decision victories as the Bulldogs captured their opening home dual meet of the season with 19-18 victory over North Carolina State at McAlister Field House Saturday afternoon.
December 16, 2011 Bulldog Wrestling Opens Home Slate With Dual Meet Against NC State The Citadel Wrestling team returns to action this Saturday, Dec. 17, as the Bulldogs host North Carolina State in a dual meet at the McAlsiter Field House starting at 2:00 p.m. Both schools return to the mat after competing in the Nittany Lion Open at Penn State on Dec. 4.
Today's Blue & White December 16,, 2011 Opening Tipoff! Cars have been double-parked around the battalions most of this week as cadets hurry home for their well-deserved end-of-semester furlough.
December 15, 2011 Bulldogs Garner 17 Cadet-Student-Athletes Selections to SoCon Academic All-Conference Team The Citadel placed 17 cadet-student-athletes on the Southern Conference’s Fall Academic All-Conference Team released on Thursday.
December 14, 2011 Men's Basketball Moore Scores 18 Points in Tough Loss to Cross-Town Rival Bucs, 88-69 Freshman guard Ashton Moore scored 18 points and was joined in double figures by Mike Groselle (15 points) and DeVontae Wright (11 points), as rival Charleston Southern emerged with the 88-69 victory at McAlister Field House on Wednesday evening. The Bulldogs closed out the contest by hitting 30-of-68 (44.1%) from the field, including 6-of-14 (42.9%) from 3-point range, but it was Charleston Southern’s 19-of-31 (61.3%) shooting in the second half that made for the difference.
December 14, 2011 Men's Basketball Citadel Basketball Makes Impact on Local Youth During Holidays Between studying for their final exams and preparing for the upcoming contest with Charleston Southern, members of The Citadel Basketball team spent their weekend at McAlister Field House working with over 300 five and six year olds from the Mount Pleasant Recreation Center FUNdamentals Clinic.
December 13, 2011 Men's Basketball Citadel Basketball Returns to Action Against CSU on Wednesday After an eight-day hiatus due to exam week, The Citadel Basketball team returns to action on Wednesday night when they hosts Charleston Southern at McAlister Field House. The 35th all-time meeting between the two programs is set to begin at 7:05 p.m. All kids (12-and-under) will receive free admission as part of the “Take a Kid To The Game” promotion.
December 9, 2011 Today's Blue & White December 9, 2011 Opening Tipoff! We suspect that Summerall Chapel will witness more-than-normal traffic as classes for the fall semester have concluded while exams begin Saturday and run through Tuesday.
December 8, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle Named November’s SoCon Athlete of the Month Citadel Basketball standout Mike Groselle earned his second honor of the season from the Southern Conference office, when he was named November Athlete of the Month on Thursday. The athletes of the month are nominated by each member institution and selected by the conference office.
December 6, 2011 Men's Basketball Performances of Smith, Wright Unable to Topple Coastal Carolina, 80-58 Sophomore Barry Smith reached double figures for the fourth time in his career as he scored a team-high 15 points in The Citadel’s 80-58 loss to visiting Coastal Carolina at McAlister Field House on Tuesday evening. Classmate DeVontae Wright added 10 points and two assists, but it was the Chanticleers remarkable shooting performance (34-60) that was most decisive in the contest.
December 5, 2011 Men's Basketball Citadel Hoops Returns to McAlister Field House for Meeting with Coastal Carolina The Citadel Basketball team returns to McAlister Field House for the first time in 15 days when they host Coastal Carolina at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs will look to avenge a 72-64 loss at the hands of Chanticleers last season as the two teams meet for the tenth time in program history. Fans are encouraged to bring a new toy for the Charleston area “Toys for Tots” and they will receive a $6 discounted ticket.
December 4, 2011 Luvsandorj Places Fourth To Highlight Bulldogs at Nittany Lion Open No. 12 Turtogtukh Luvsandorj posted a fourth-place finish with a 4-2 record to highlight The Citadel Wrestling team in action at the 2011 Nittany Lion Open. 11 Bulldogs competed in the all-day event, which featured 475 grapplers from around the country.
December 3, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle, Moore Highlight Bulldogs’ Effort in Tough 82-63 Loss at Wofford The Citadel’s duo of Mike Groselle and Ashton Moore each scored a team-high 13 points, but it was Wofford that came away with the 82-63 victory at Benjamin Johnson Arena in Southern Conference basketball action Saturday evening. Point guard DeVontae Wright added 10 points for his second double-figure game of the season and first since a career-high 26-point outing against Army at the All-Military Classic.
December 2, 2011 Bulldog Wrestling Travels to Penn State for Nittany Lion Open The Citadel Wrestling team returns from a two-week break Sunday as it travels to Penn State to take part in the annual Nittany Lion Open at PSU’s Rec Hall beginning at 8:30 am.
December 2, 2011 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Travel to Wofford for Second Southern Conference Game in Three-Day Span The Citadel, in the midst of a three-game in five-day stretch, heads to Wofford College on Saturday for the 90th all-time meeting between the two schools. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Benjamin Johnson Arena as the Dogs look to snap a nine-game losing streak at the hands of the Terriers, dating back to Jan. 6, 2007.
Today's Blue & White 12/2/2011 Is it December already? Spike hopes everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving and didn’t eat too much. As we gear up for the final days of the fall semester after a needed break, final exams loom on the horizon.
December 2, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle Posts Seventh Straight Double-Double in 83-64 Loss to Cougars Mike Groselle posted his seventh straight double-double, 20 points and 19 rebounds, but it was College of Charleston that emerged victorious in the intracity rivalry, 83-64, at TD Arena on Thursday night. Groselle became just the third player in program history to post 19 rebounds or more in a double-double effort, tying previous marks set by Patrick Elmore (20 vs. Davidson; Feb. 20, 1990) and Regan Truesdale (19 vs. ETSU; March 10, 1983).
November 30, 2011 Men's Basketball Bulldogs, Cougars Renew Rivalry on Thursday to Open SoCon Slate The 87th installment of the crosstown rivalry between The Citadel and College of Charleston in basketball action on Thursday will mark the first-ever meeting between the two schools to open the Southern Conference schedule. The game is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN3 as well as MyTV (Channel 13 Comcast). The Bulldogs are heading into the contest with a split in their last two games, following a tough 80-72 overtime loss at High Point on Saturday evening.
November 30, 2011 Women's Golf Bulldog Golf Announces Three Signees to 2012 Class The Citadel’s Head Golf Coach, Lori Bonacci, announced Amelia Goodwin, Eraina Manor and Hollie Salvo have signed national letters of intent to compete for the Bulldogs in the fall of 2012.
November 28, 2011 Five Bulldogs Recognized as Southern Pigskin Steak N'Shake All-SoCon Team Five members of The Citadel Football team were named to the Southern Pigskin Steak’ N Shake All-SoCon team on Monday. Among those selected included defensive lineman Chris Billingslea, punter Cass Couey, defensive lineman Derek Douglas, linebacker Rod Harland and offensive lineman Mike Sellers.
November 26, 2011 Men's Basketball High Point Escapes The Citadel, 80-72, in Overtime Thriller The Citadel’s Mike Groselle posted his sixth straight double-double (15 points, 13 rebounds), but it was High Point’s Nick Barbour that made the difference in overtime, as the Panthers emerged with an 80-72 overtime victory at the Millis Athletic and Convocation Center on Saturday evening. Groselle was joined by teammates Lawrence Miller (14 points), Ashton Moore (12 points) and Marshall Harris III (10 points), who all reached double figures.
November 25, 2011 Men's Basketball Citadel Basketball Heads to High Point for Clash with Panthers After a five-day layoff following a victory over Florida Christian, The Citadel Basketball team returns to action at High Point University on Saturday, Nov. 26. It marks the fifth all-time meeting between the two programs, and second in as many years, with the series deadlocked at 2-2. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the Millis Athletic & Convocation Center.
November 23, 2011 Four Bulldogs Receive Recognition from Southern Conference Media The Southern Conference media selected four members of The Citadel Football team as part of its All-Conference team announced on Wednesday by the league office. Among those selected include first-team punter Cass Couey and first-team defensive lineman Derek Douglas. Meanwhile, offense lineman Mike Sellers and defensive lineman Chris Billingslea garnered second-team honors.
November 22, 2011 Six Bulldogs Receive All-Conference Accolades Six members of The Citadel Football team received postseason All-Conference accolades announced by the league office on Tuesday. Three players were named first team, including Cass Couey (P), Derek Douglas (DL) and Mike Sellers (OL), while Chris Billingslea (DL) drew second team defense honors. Newcomers Aaron Miller (QB) and Rah Muhammad (LB) were named to the All-Freshman Offense and Defense, respectively.
November 22, 2011 Bulldog Track and Field Team Participates in Thanksgiving Food Drive Every year before Thanksgiving Day, The Citadel Track and Field team splits into groups, separated by class, for a competition to see who can raise enough money to buy the most food and the biggest turkey to donate so four underprivileged families can enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner.
November 21, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle, Smith Lead The Citadel to 97-44 Win Over Florida Christian Mike Groselle and Barry Smith scored 19 points apiece to lead five Citadel players in double figures as the Bulldogs routed Florida Christian by a final score of 97-44 at McAlister Field House on Monday evening. Groselle became the first Citadel player, since 1974, to record five consecutive double-doubles, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds, as Bulldog Head Coach Chuck Driesell earned his 100th career coaching victory in dramatic fashion.
November 21, 2011 Women's Soccer 2011 Bulldog Soccer Season Wrap-Up The Bulldogs entered the 2011 soccer season with great enthusiasm and energy, riding the momentum from their historic 2010 season where they took a 10th place preseason prediction and turned it into a third place conference finish and their first Southern Conference tournament appearance and win.
November 21, 2011 Couey, Sellers Tabbed with Special Teams Honors For the third time this season and second time in as many weeks, two members of The Citadel Football program, Cass Couey and Ryan Sellers, received honorable mention accolades by College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) for their individual performances against (14) South Carolina on Nov. 19. Couey, who received the award for the fifth time this season, was honorable mention CFPA Punter of the Week, while Sellers received CFPA honorable mention Placekicker of the Week, announced on Monday morning.
November 20, 2011 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Return to Hardwoods on Monday Against Florida Christian For just the second time in program history and first time since the 2005-06 season, The Citadel will host Florida Christian at McAlister Field House on Monday evening. Tip-off between the Bulldogs and Suns is set for 7:05 p.m.
November 19, 2011 Smith Paces Wrestlers to Fourth-Place Finish at Navy Classic Top-seeded Kelby Smith captured the 197-pound title as The Citadel Wrestling team placed fourth at the 34th annual Navy Classic Saturday afternoon at the United States Naval Academy.
November 19, 2011 Bulldogs Finish Season With 41-20 Loss at (14) South Carolina Three second-half touchdowns by 14th-ranked South Carolina proved to be the difference in the 41-20 victory over The Citadel at Williams-Brice Stadium in front of 76,816 in attendance on Saturday.
November 18, 2011 Bulldogs Close 2011 Season at (12/14) South Carolina on Saturday The Citadel Football team heads to the (12 BCS/14 AP) University of South Carolina for their final game of the 2011 season in Columbia, S.C. on Saturday, Nov. 19. Kickoff between the Bulldogs and Gamecocks is set for noon at Williams-Brice Stadium.
November 18, 2011 Bulldog Wrestling To Compete In Navy Classic This Weekend The Citadel Wrestling team returns to action Saturday afternoon as it travels to the United States Naval Academy to take part in the annual Navy Classic at Westley Brown Field House beginning at 10:00 am.
Today's Blue & White November 18, 2011 Opening Kickoff/Tipoff! With Homecoming this past weekend, the “Pack the Mac” Clemson basketball game in McAlister Field House on Wednesday night and the South Carolina football game in Columbia tomorrow, this has been one busy week within the Department of Athletics. And while we were not successful on the scoreboard for the first two, we believe that a victory is within reach.
November 17, 2011 Men's Basketball The Citadel Releases 2011-12 Basketball Media Guide The Citadel Athletics Media Relations Department launched the second edition of the online virtual basketball media guide on Thursday. The 2011-12 guide, which replaces the traditional printed version of the media guide, can be found at www.CitadelSports.com by clicking on Multimedia and then Virtual Team Media Guides or on the basketball page under Team Information.
November 16, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle Notches Fourth Consecutive Double-Double in Tough Loss to Tigers The Citadel’s junior center Mike Groselle recorded his fourth straight double-double, 16 points and 11 rebounds, but it was Upstate foe Clemson that emerged with a 73-50 victory at McAlister Field House in front of 5,186 in attendance. Groselle, the lone Bulldog in double figures, was joined alongside teammates Cosmo Morabbi and Bo Holston, who netted eight points respectively.
November 15, 2011 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Basketball Hosts Clemson for First Time in 22 Years On Wednesday night, for the first time since Nov. 28, 1989, The Citadel Basketball team will host in-state rival Clemson at McAlister Field House. The game, set to begin at 7:05 p.m., marks the 81st meeting between the two programs. The Bulldogs (1-1) are fresh off an 83-72 victory over Army at the All Military Classic, while the Tigers (1-0) are coming off a win over Gardner-Webb, 65-44.
November 15, 2011 Men's Basketball Southern Conference Names Groselle as Player of the Week The Citadel’s Mike Groselle added another accolade to his resume on Tuesday following his performance at the All Military Classic in Colorado Springs, Colo., when he was named Southern Conference Player of the Week for all games through Nov. 14 according to the league office. The recent honor comes one day after College Sports Madness named Groselle as SoCon Player of the Week.
November 14, 2011 Men's Basketball Groselle Named College Sports Madness SoCon Player of the Week The Citadel’s Mike Groselle earned national recognition as College Sports Madness SoCon Player of the Week after combining for 41 points on 16-of-21 (76.2%) at this weekend’s All Military Classic in Colorado Springs, Colo. The junior center, who was named to the all-tournament team, finished with a pair of double-doubles against VMI (25 pts., 11 rebs.) and Army (16 pts., 10 rebs.).
November 14, 2011 Final Football Press Conference on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 Press Conference Quotes with Coach Kevin Higgins, Rickey Anderson, and Tolu Akindele
November 14, 2011 Couey, Harland Receive CFPA Honorable Mention Accolades Two members of The Citadel Football program, Cass Couey and Rod Harland, were acknowledged for their individual performances against Samford on Nov. 12. Couey and Harland received honorable mention accolades by the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) as Punter and Linebacker of the Week, respectively, which was announced on Monday morning.
November 13, 2011 Women's Volleyball Phoenix Hold Off Bulldogs in Volleyball Season Finale The trio of Rachael Farrell, Amanda Rudnik and Ise d’Angelo combined for 18 kills but it was not enough to deter Elon from winning by scores of 25-21, 25-14 and 25-19 in the 2011 season finale at Elon on Sunday.
November 12, 2011 Men's Basketball Wright’s Career-High 26 Leads Bulldogs To Comeback Win Over Army Sophomore DeVontae Wright scored a career-high 26 points -- 18 in the second half -- to lead The Citadel to an 83-72 comeback victory over Army in the third-place game of the inaugural All-Military Classic Saturday night. The Bulldogs (1-1) shot 51.9 percent from the field in the second half on their way to erasing Army's 12-point halftime lead.
November 12, 2011 Samford Rally Edges The Citadel, 19-14 A fourth quarter touchdown by Dustin Taliaferro in the waning moments of the game proved to be the difference as Samford captured the 19-14 victory over The Citadel in front of 13,591 fans at Johnson Hagood Stadium for Homecoming.
November 12, 2011 Wrestling Drops Three Duals at Wrestle for a Cure Senior Kelby Smith was a perfect 3-for-3 on the afternoon and junior Turtogtokh Luvsandorj picked up a pair of victories, but The Citadel Wrestling team dropped all three of its duals Saturday afternoon at the 2011 Wrestle for a Cure Duals at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. The Bulldogs fell 22-12 to Cleveland State, 33-8 to Lock Haven and 46-3 to #9 Illinois.
November 11, 2011 Women's Volleyball Bulldogs Volleyball Completes 2011 Season at Elon The Citadel Volleyball team will compete in its final match of the 2011 season at Elon on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. The Bulldogs have split their last two matches, including a four-set victory over Upstate rival Wofford on Nov. 5.
November 11, 2011 Men's Basketball Rally Falls Short as The Citadel Drops Opener to VMI The Citadel men’s basketball team matched intensity with an up-tempo Virginia Military Institute squad for 40 minutes at 7,258 feet above sea-level, but the Bulldogs fell short in the season opener for both teams, dropping a 103-100 decision to the Keydets Friday evening at the All-Military Classic hosted by Air Force at Clune Arena. The Bulldogs will face Army in the third-place game at 8:30 p.m. EST on Saturday.
November 11, 2011 The Citadel Completes Final Preparation for Homecoming Game Against Samford The Citadel Football team hosts Southern Conference foe Samford at the annual Homecoming Game in Charleston, S.C. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Kickoff between the Cadets and Samford is set for 3 p.m. at Johnson Hagood Stadium.
November 11, 2011 Bulldog Wrestling Heads to 2011 Wrestle for a Cure Duals The Citadel Wrestling team kicks off their dual slate this weekend with three matches in the 2011 Wrestle for a Cure Duals on Saturday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa. This year’s event boasts 28 participating teams, including NCAA Division I, II, and III squads and club programs.
Today's Blue & White November 11, 2011 Opening Kickoff/Tipoff! Happy Homecoming! Spike wonders if more reunion folks will have their picture taken this weekend in front of the new ring on Summerall Field or the big bulldog at Johnson Hagood Stadium
November 10, 2011 Men's Basketball Clemson versus The Citadel Promo Get your tickets now for the first home game of the 2011 Citadel basketball season against the Clemson Tigers....Call 843-953-DOGS!
November 10, 2011 Men's Basketball The Citadel Opens Hoop Season Against VMI at All Military Classic The Citadel Basketball team begins the 2011-12 season against VMI at the All Military Classic on Friday, Nov. 11 at midnight. The game is the first of a two-day tournament that features host Air Force, Army, The Citadel and VMI. Coincidentally it marks the first time that the Bulldogs and Keydets have met on the hardwoods since Feb. 24, 2003.
November 9, 2011 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Hoops Add Pair in 2012 Early Signing Period Citadel Basketball Head Coach Chuck Driesell released the names of two players, Matthew Van Scyoc and Raemond Robinson, who will join the Bulldogs as members of the 2012 recruiting class. Driesell’s second recruiting class, since joining the Bulldog Basketball program in April 2010, follows a 2011 class that included eight players.
November 9, 2011 Keene, McKee Highlight 2011 Bulldog Cross Country with Record Breaking Seasons The Citadel Cross Country team entered the 2011 season with uncertainty on both the men and women’s side. The women entered the season with a roster that garnered just one senior, one junior and two sophomores, forcing the four newcomers to make an immediate impact on the team.
November 8, 2011 Women's Volleyball Cougars Claim Win Over Citadel Volleyball The Citadel’s Rachael Farrell and Ise d’Angelo combined for 11 front row kills, but it was not enough to offset College of Charleston who emerged victorious by scores of 25-14, 25-9 and 25-10 on Tuesday evening at McAlister Field House.
November 7, 2011 Football Press Conference Quotes on Monday, November 7, 2011 Press Conference Quotes with Coach Kevin Higgins, Quintin Turner, and Tyler Thornton
November 7, 2011 Women's Volleyball Bulldogs Spikers Prepare for Final Home Match of 2011 Season The Citadel Volleyball team makes its final appearance of the 2011 season at McAlister Field House on Tuesday evening when they host intracity rival College of Charleston at 6 p.m. The Bulldogs, fresh off their first Southern Conference victory of the season against Wofford on Saturday, look to capture the programs’ first win in 26 meetings against the Cougars.
November 7, 2011 Wrestling Fares Well at Hokie Open A pair of second-place finishes by junior Turtogtokh Luvsandorj and freshman Ugi Undrakhbayar highlighted a solid season-opening effort by The Citadel Wrestling squad at the Hokie Open hosted by Virginia Tech on Saturday.
November 7, 2011 The Citadel Rifle Team Captures First Place in SEARC 4 Competition The Bulldog Rifle team shot a team score of 2243 to take first place in the fourth Southeastern Air Rifle conference match of the season on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Spartanburg, S.C. The first-place finish is the Bulldogs’ first since capturing the conference title in March of last season.
November 7, 2011 Wrestling Competes In The Citadel Open The Citadel wrestling team completed action over the weekend when they hosted their annual season-opening tournament in The Citadel Open on Saturday at McAlister Field House.
November 7, 2011 McCladdie Claims CFPA Defensive Back Performer of the Week Honorable Mention Recognition The Citadel Football's redshirt sophomore cornerback Brandon McCladdie received honorable mention acknowledgment for FCS Defensive Back Performer of the Week by College Football Performance Awards (CFPA), announced Monday morning.
November 5, 2011 Fourth Ranked Georgia Southern Narrowly Escapes The Citadel, 14-12 The Citadel gained 239 yards on the ground, including two rushing touchdowns in the first half, but a pair of missed PATs proved to be the difference as (4/4) Georgia Southern escaped with the 14-12 victory in front of 18,408 at Paulson Stadium.
November 5, 2011 Women's Volleyball Bulldogs Win in Four Sets Over Wofford The combination of freshmen Amanda Rudnik, Ise d’Angelo and Lauren Hurt, who combined for 24 kills, proved to be the difference for The Citadel in their 25-17, 25-17, 11-25, 25-20 victory over Wofford on Saturday afternoon at McAlister Field House.
November 4, 2011 The Citadel Heads to Georgia Southern for Final SoCon Road Game The Citadel Football team heads to Statesboro, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, for a Southern Conference meeting with (4/4) Georgia Southern. Kickoff between the Bulldogs and Eagles is set for 2 p.m. at Paulson Stadium.
November 4, 2011 Women's Volleyball Furman Spikers Emerge with Win Over The Citadel The tandem of Rachael Farrell and Ise d’Angelo combined for 18 kills, but The Citadel was unable to topple Furman, who emerged in three sets by scores of 25-16, 25-18 and 25-22 at McAlister Field House on Friday evening.
November 4, 2011 Wrestling Hosts The Citadel Open on Sunday The Citadel Wrestling team will open their 2011-2012 season on Sunday at McAlister Field House when they host The Citadel Open. The event starts at 9 a.m. and runs all day. Admission for The Citadel Open is $5.
November 4, 2011 Bulldog Rifle Heads to the Upstate for SEARC 4 Competition The Citadel Rifle team will head to Spartanburg, S.C., on Saturday, Nov. 5, to compete in their fourth Southeastern Air Rifle Conference match of the season. The competition will be the final conference match of 2011 before the Bulldogs have a two-month layoff before starting up play again on Jan. 14, 2012.
Today's Blue & White 11/4/2011 Opening Kickoff! While Spike is still smiling from the convincing win over VMI and retention of the coveted Silver Shako last Saturday, he’s been around coaches entirely too long to know that one can’t dwell on last week’s game and now must look at heading to Statesboro and battling the always-tough Georgia Southern Eagles.
November 3, 2011 Women's Volleyball Bulldogs Set for Weekend Matches with Furman, Wofford The Citadel Volleyball team begins the final three-match homestand of the 2011 season this weekend when they host Upstate rivals Furman and Wofford at McAlister Field House. The first match will take place on Friday evening at 6 p.m., when the Dogs host Wofford. On the following afternoon, at 4 p.m., the Bulldogs go head-to-head with Furman.
November 3, 2011 Men's Basketball Guyton Named Citadel Basketball Public Address Announcer After 30 auditions from interested individuals in the Charleston community, The Citadel has selected their new public address announcer for Bulldogs Basketball, Jimmie Guyton.
November 2, 2011 Men's Tennis Orces Wins Singles Championship at The Citadel Fall Invitational The Citadel’s David Orces won singles flight-1, as the Bulldogs hosted The Citadel Fall Invitational at the Earle Tennis Center this past weekend. This win has marked Orces second singles championship in tournament play this fall season.
November 1, 2011 Women's Soccer Aponte Tabbed with First-Team All-Conference Honors, Garcia Earns Spot on Second Team Sophomores Vanessa Aponte and Mariana Garcia were both awarded Southern Conference soccer honors on Tuesday. Aponte was named to the SoCon’s All-Conference First Team, while last season’s Player and Freshman of the Year, Garcia, earned second team honors.
October 31, 2011 Football Press Conference Quotes on Monday, October 31, 2011 Press Conference Quotes with Coach Kevin Higgins, Aaron Miller, and Carson Smith
October 31, 2011 Bulldog Rifle Takes Third in SEARC 3 The Citadel Rifle team, led by junior captain Julia McCullohs, fired a team total of 2245 on Saturday at the third Southeastern Air Rifle Conference match of the season held at the GMC Athletic Center in Milledgeville, Ga.
October 31, 2011 Couey Earns CFPA Punter Performer of the Week Honorable Mention Recognition The Citadel Football's redshirt junior punter Cass Couey earned honorable mention recognition for FCS Punter Performer of the Week by College Football Performance Awards (CFPA), announced Monday morning.
October 30, 2011 Women's Volleyball Citadel Volleyball Tripped Up Against Davidson The combination of Rachael Farrell and Amanda Rudnik, who finished with seven kills each for The Citadel Volleyball team, was not enough to overcome a tough Davidson squad, who emerged with a series of 25-16, 25-16, 25-15 victories on Sunday afternoon.
October 29, 2011 The Citadel Rolls Past VMI, 41-14 Behind three blocked punts and 358 rushing yards on Saturday, The Citadel was able to retain the “Silver Shako” as they defeated VMI, 41-14, in front of 11,184 fans at Johnson Hagood Stadium.
October 29, 2011 Men's Basketball Moore Leads Citadel Hoops to 87-60 Triumph over Tennessee Wesleyan Freshman guard Ashton Moore scored a game-high 21 points behind six 3-pointers as The Citadel earned an 87-60 exhibition victory Tennessee Wesleyan at McAlister Field House on Saturday evening. Moore was one of five players in double figures, along with Mike Groselle (15 points, 13 rebounds), DeVontae Wright (13 points), Lawrence Miller (12 points) and Cosmo Morabbi (10 points).
October 29, 2011 Women's Volleyball Georgia Southern Completes Sweep of Citadel in Volleyball Action Junior outside hitter Rachael Farrell drove home a team-high 10 kills and finished with a .326 hitting percentage, but it was not enough to detour Georgia Southern who completed a sweep of The Citadel by scores of 25-20, 25-16 and 25-23 on Saturday afternoon.
October 29, 2011 McKee, Keene Finish With Season-Best Times to Lead Bulldogs at SoCon Championships Sophomore Danielle McKee led all Bulldog runners with a personal-best time of 18:09, while junior teammate Kyle Keene recorded a season-best time of 25:19 on Saturday at the Southern Conference Championship race held at Trophy Lakes on Johns Island, S.C. The men’s team finished the race in ninth place, while the women finished in 12th.
October 28, 2011 Men's Basketball Citadel Hoops Hosts Tennessee Wesleyan in Exhibition Game on Saturday After two weeks of practice in preparation for the 2011-12 season, The Citadel Basketball team hosts Tennessee Wesleyan in an exhibition game at McAlister Field House on Saturday evening at 5 p.m. The season marks the second under head coach Chuck Driesell, whose squad features eight newcomers, two juniors, two sophomores and one senior.
October 28, 2011 Bulldogs Set to Compete at the Southern Conference Championships The Citadel Cross Country teams will stay in the Lowcountry for the Southern Conference Championship race on Saturday, Oct. 30. The event will be held at Trophy Lakes on Johns Island, S.C. and will be hosted by College of Charleston. This will mark the second time this season that Bulldogs will race on the Trophy Lakes course.
October 28, 2011 Women's Soccer Aponte’s Two-Goal Performance Lands Her the Final SoCon Player of the Week Honors The Citadel sophomore midfielder, Vanessa Aponte, has been tabbed the Southern Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Week after netting two goals in the Bulldogs’ dramatic 3-2 win over crosstown rival College of Charleston on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
October 28, 2011 Bulldog Rifle Hits the Road for SEARC 3 in Milledgeville, Ga. The Citadel Rifle team will hit the road to compete in the third Southeastern Air Rifle Conference match of the season at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Ga., on Saturday. The Bulldogs have taken second place in both conference matches this season.
October 28, 2011 Women's Volleyball The Citadel Volleyball Hits the Road for Pair of SoCon Matches The Citadel Volleyball team returns to action this weekend and in the process looks to avenge a pair of earlier losses to Georgia Southern and Davidson. Both squads completed sweeps over the Dogs earlier this season at McAlister Field House. The Bulldogs begin their weekend series against Georgia Southern on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. The following day the Cadets invade Davidson, where they will renew their rivalry with the Wildcats at 2 p.m.
October 28, 2011 Men's Tennis The Citadel Tennis Team Set to Host Fall Invitational The Citadel Tennis team will host The Citadel Fall Invitational this weekend at the Earle Tennis Center, as they round out the fall tournament season. Play will commence on Friday, Oct. 28 and conclude on Sunday, Oct. 30.
Today's Blue & White October 28, 2011 Opening Kickoff! Spike barks that this weekend is off to a terrific start!
October 27, 2011 Grapplers Set to Host Annual Blue-White “Wrestle-Offs” on Friday at Vandiver Hall The Citadel Wrestling team will host their annual Blue-White “Wrestle-Offs” on Friday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in the wrestling room of Vandiver Hall. Originally scheduled to be two days, the entire event will now take place on Friday afternoon.
October 27, 2011 The Citadel Renews “Military Classic of the South” Battle with VMI on Saturday The Citadel Football team returns home on Saturday for the Hall of Fame Game to renew the “Military Classic of the South” against VMI. The non-conference tilt is slated for kickoff at 1 p.m. at Johnson Hagood Stadium.
October 27, 2011 Wrestling Picked to Finish Third, Delaney and Luvsandorj Earn Preseason SoCon Honors The Citadel Wrestling team was picked to finish third on Thursday as voted on by the Southern Conference’s wrestling coaches. The coaches also voted on a 10-member preseason All-Southern Conference wrestling team.
October 26, 2011 Women's Soccer Bulldogs Net Two Goals Late to Stun Crosstown Rival Cougars, 3-2 The Citadel soccer team beat the College of Charleston in exciting fashion on Wednesday afternoon as the Bulldogs capitalized with two unanswered second half goals to top the Cougars 3-2 on WLI Field. The win is The Citadel’s first in program history against College of Charleston and keeps their Southern Conference Tournament chances alive.
October 24, 2011 Men's Basketball Open Auditions for PA Announcer On Monday, October 24, 21 PA hopefuls auditioned for the vacant Public Announcer position for Citadel Basketball.
October 26, 2011 Football’s Jeremy Buncum Named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week The Citadel’s Jeremy Buncum has been named the Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for October 26, the league office announced on Wednesday. He is the first student-athlete at The Citadel to win the award in the 2011-12 school year.
October 25, 2011 Men's Basketball Bulldogs Basketball Completes First Full Week of Practice The Citadel Basketball team heads into their exhibition game against Tennessee Wesleyan on Saturday, at McAlister Field House, with 10 days of practice under second-year head coach Chuck Driesell.
October 25, 2011 Women's Volleyball Chanticleers Trip Up Bulldogs in Three Sets Outside hitter Kaona Mercer finished with a team-high 11 kills, but it was Coastal Carolina that emerged with a three-game sweep of The Citadel Volleyball team on Tuesday night by scores of 25-19, 25-20 and 25-17 at McAlister Field House. Joining Mercer among the team’s statistical leaders was Ise d’Angelo, who notched a team-high 13 digs.
October 25, 2011 Men's Tennis Orces Wins Flight-A Men’s Singles Championship at UNC Asheville Fall Invitational The Citadel Tennis team experienced some success at the UNC Asheville Fall Invitational this past weekend, as David Orces won the flight-A men’s singles championship and the duo of Orces and Bleach won the back draw of men’s doubles.
October 25, 2011 Women's Soccer Bulldogs Close Out Regular Season in Must Win Game Against Crosstown Foe College of Charleston The Citadel soccer team will host rival College of Charleston on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. on Washington Light Infantry Field to close out regular season play. The Bulldogs are still alive for the final spot in the Southern Conference Tournament with a win over the Cougars and a loss or tie by Western Carolina.
October 24, 2011 Football Press Conference Quotes on Monday, October 24, 2011 Press Conference with Coach Kevin Higgins, Ben Dupree, and Chris Billingelea
October 24, 2011 Women's Golf Pellegrini leads The Citadel at Palmetto Intercollegiate Competing at the Oak Point Golf Course on Kiawah Island, The Citadel Golf team shot a final round of 324 to finish 17th at the Palmetto Intercollegiate. Earlier in the day, the Bulldogs completed second round action, after play was suspended Sunday evening due to darkness, with a score of 315. The team finished with a combined total score of 956 (+92), led by Erica Pellegrini who finished the 54-hole tournament tied for 32nd place following a 227 (+11).
October 24, 2011 The Citadel Rifle Team Falls to UAB in NCAA Open Match The Citadel Rifle team was downed by University of Alabama-Birmingham, 2235-2222, on Saturday at the Daniel K. Inouye Marksmanship Center. The loss is the first that the Bulldogs have suffered to the Blazers in four years.
October 24, 2011 Women's Volleyball Bulldogs Host Chanticleers in Final Non-Conference Match of Season The Citadel Volleyball team completes its three-match homestand on Tuesday evening when it plays hosts in-state foe Coastal Carolina at 6 p.m. in McAlister Field House. The meeting marks the final non-conference match of the season for the Bulldogs, who have seven remaining matches on the 2011 schedule.
October 24, 2011 Douglas' Performance Against Catamounts Draws CFPA Recognition The Citadel Football's defensive tackle Derek Douglas earned honorable mention recognition for FCS Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week by College Football Performance Awards (CFPA), announced Monday morning. It marks the second time that Douglas has been honored by the CFPA this season, with the other coming in the opening week of the season against Jacksonville University.
October 23, 2011 Women's Golf Pellegrini Locked In Tie for 13th at Palmetto Intercollegiate Citadel underclassmen Erica Pellegrini and Kellie Anderson, who finished first round action with scores of 74 and 77 respectively, anchored the Bulldogs Golf team that stands in 17th place at the Palmetto Intercollegiate with a combined team score of 317. The first day of the tournament was originally set to play 36 holes, before darkness halted play at the par-72, 5,907-yard Oak Point golf course.
October 23, 2011 Women's Soccer Bulldogs Fall to Paladins in Final Conference Road Game, 2-1 The Citadel was unable to hold onto a 1-0 first half advantage as Furman’s two second half scores lifted the Paladins over the Bulldogs, 2-1, in the final Sunday afternoon conference battle of the season at Stone Soccer Stadium. The loss moves the Bulldogs’ overall record to 4-11-3, with a 2-6-2 conference mark with just one game remaining on the season.
October 22, 2011 Bulldogs Blast Catamounts, 35-7 Five different Bulldogs rushed for a touchdown on Saturday as The Citadel racked up 435 rushing yards in a 35-7 romp over Western Carolina in front of 7,277 fans on Homecoming at E.J Whitmire Stadium.
October 22, 2011 Women's Volleyball Mercer Records 14 Kills in Tough Loss to Mountaineers Junior Kaona Mercer finished with 14 kills and seven assisted blocks, but Southern Conference North Division foe Appalachian State earned the 3-1 victory (22-25, 25-14, 25-18, 25-14) on Saturday evening at McAlister Field House. Joining Mercer among statistical leaders for the Bulldogs was Rachael Farrell, who tallied eight kills and a .412 attack percentage offensively, while anchoring the defensive efforts with 15 digs.
October 22, 2011 Women's Golf Bulldogs Golf Team Prepares for Fifth Match of Fall Season The Citadel Golf team heads to Kiawah Island for their fifth tournament of the fall season when they compete at the 13th annual Palmetto Intercollegiate. The two-day, 54-hole event, hosted by College of Charleston will take place on the par-72, 5,907-yard Oak Point golf course.
October 22, 2011 Women's Soccer Bulldogs Play to a 2-2 Draw Behind Levermann’s Two-Goal Performance Sophomore Nicole Levermann railed in two goals to force a double-overtime draw against Wofford (8-5-2, 2-5-2) in a Friday night Southern Conference battle on Snyder Field. The tie moves the Bulldogs’ overall record to 4-10-3, with a 2-5-2 conference mark.
October 21, 2011 Women's Volleyball Western Carolina Turns Back Citadel Spikers Freshman Amanda Rudnik tallied a team-high eight kills for The Citadel, but it was Western Carolina that emerged with a three-set victory by scores of 26-24, 25-16 and 25-17 on Friday evening at McAlister Field House. The Bulldogs, hosting their annual “Dig Pink” match to support the Susan G. Komen breast cancer research, slipped to 7-15 overall and 0-9 in Southern Conference action.
October 21, 2011 Men's Basketball Open Auditions for PA Announcer Open Auditions for a new Public Address Announcer is slated for Monday, October 24, 7PM at McAlister field House.
October 21, 2011 Men's Tennis Bulldog Tennis Hits the Road to Compete in UNC Asheville’s Fall Invitational The Citadel Tennis team will travel to UNC Asheville this weekend to compete in their last away tournament of the fall season. Action is scheduled to begin on Friday, Oct. 21 and will conclude on Sunday, Oct. 23.
October 21, 2011 Bulldog Rifle Set to Host UAB at the Marksmanship Center The Citadel Rifle team will host the University of Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday, Oct. 22 in the Daniel K. Inouye Marksmanship Center for an open NCAA match. The dual will include both smallbore and air rifle competition.
October 17, 2011 Men's Basketball The Citadel to Host Auditions for New Basketball PA Announcer If you’ve ever had a desire to work as the public address announcer for The Citadel home basketball games, then we want to hear you!
Today's Blue & White- October 21, 2011 Opening Kickoff! If you haven’t yet made your reservations for the either the Memorial Fund Banquet (Oct. 27) or the Hall of Fame Banquet (Oct. 28), please call us (843/953-5277) and make them now.
October 20, 2011 Football Treks to Cullowhee for Saturday Clash with Western Carolina The Citadel Football team heads to Cullowhee, N.C. on Saturday, Oct. 22 for a Southern Conference match-up against Western Carolina. Kickoff between the Bulldogs and the Catamounts is set for 3 p.m. at E.J. Whitmire Stadium.
October 20, 2011 Baseball Blue Team’s Furious Rally in Fall World Series Finale Forces Tie This year’s Fall World Series had a different format and it did not fail to disappoint as the final outcome was not determined until literally the final pitch of the four-part, 32-inning affair on Thursday at Riley Park.
October 20, 2011 Women's Soccer Bulldog Soccer Heads to the Upstate to Take on Furman and Wofford The Citadel women’s soccer team will hit the road for their final Southern Conference weekend slate of the season. The Bulldogs will face-off against Wofford on Friday, Oct. 21 against Wofford at 7 p.m. on Snyder Field before heading to Greenville, S.C. to close out the road schedule against Furman at 2 p.m. on Eugene E. Stone, III Soccer Stadium.
October 20, 2011 Women's Volleyball Bulldogs Open Weekend Set with Dig Pink Match Against Western Carolina The Citadel Volleyball team makes its return to McAlister Field House for a pair of weekend Southern Conference matches against Western Carolina and Appalachian State. The Bulldogs open play on Friday when they host their annual “Dig Pink” match against the Catamounts at 6 p.m. Proceeds raised during the match are used to support breast cancer awareness. On Saturday, Oct. 22, also scheduled at 6 p.m., the Cadets play host to Appalachian State.
October 19, 2011 Men's Basketball Deadline to Purchase The Citadel Basketball Season Tickets Extended The deadline to purchase 2011-12 season basketball tickets at a discounted rate has been extended. Bulldog fans have until October 28 to purchase season tickets at the $155 rate.
October 19, 2011 Bulldog Football Helps Kickoff USMC Reserve’s Toys for Tots Program in 2011 The Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program kicked off their annual toy drive collection for 2011 this past weekend at The Citadel’s home football game against Appalachian State.
October 18, 2011 Women's Golf Pellegrini, Keith Finish Strong at Wendy’s Invitational The Citadel Golf team shot a final round of 329 to finish 15th at the Wendy’s Invitational held at the Coosaw Creek Country Club in North Charleston. The Bulldogs fired a second round 321, improving by two strokes on an opening round 331, led by Alanna-Jean Keith (78) and Erica Pellegrini (79).
October 18, 2011 Baseball Rain Halts Fall World Series Contest in Fourth Inning on Tuesday The third installment of The Citadel Baseball’s Fall World Series was halted in the fourth inning on Tuesday afternoon at Riley Park due to heavy rain in the Charleston area.
October 17, 2011 Men's Tennis Orces, Bleach Compete at the ITA Carolina Regional Tournament The ITA Carolina Regional Tournament, composed of top teams from all over North and South Carolina, concluded play on Sunday. The two Bulldogs in attendance, David Orces and Peter Bleach, experienced early success as a pair.
October 17, 2011 Women's Golf Five Bulldogs Card 80’s in Opening Round of Wendy’s Invitational Erica Pellegrini, who carded an 80, led five members of The Citadel Golf team that wrapped up Monday’s opening round of Wendy’s Invitational with a combined team score of 331.
October 17, 2011 Women's Soccer Garcia Tabbed As TopDrawerSoccer.com’s Top Player to Watch in SoCon, Aponte Makes List at No. 9 The 2010 Freshman and Conference Player of the Year, Mariana Garcia, was listed by TopDrawerSoccer.com as the No. 1 player to watch in the Southern Conference on Monday, while teammate Vanessa Aponte is listed as the No. 9 player to watch. The list consists of the top-20 soccer players in each Division I conference in the country.
October 17, 2011 Football Press Conference Quotes on Monday, October 17, 2011 Press conference with Coach Kevin Higgins, VanDyke Jones, and Brandon McCladdie
October 16, 2011 Women's Soccer Davidson Tops The Citadel, 2-1, in Overtime Thriller The Citadel women’s soccer team was downed in overtime, 2-1, in an exciting Sunday afternoon Southern Conference match on Alumni Field in Davidson, N.C. The loss is the Bulldogs’ fourth consecutive to give them an overall record of 4-10-2 and a conference record of 2-5-1 with just three games left to play.
October 16, 2011 Women's Golf Bulldogs Golf Team Readies for Wendy’s Invitational The Citadel Golf team begins competition in its fourth tournament of the fall season, when they head to the Coosaw Creek Country Club for the Wendy’s Invitational. The two-day, 36-hole event, hosted by Charleston Southern, begins on Monday, Oct. 17 and concludes on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The golfers will tee off at 8 a.m. on both days.
October 16, 2011 Women's Volleyball Chattanooga Fends Off Strong Citadel Challenge For the second time in as many days, outside hitter Rachael Farrell led The Citadel Volleyball team in kills, this time finishing with eight, but it was Chattanooga that earned the victory over the Bulldogs by scores of 25-19, 25-23, 25-23 on Sunday afternoon.
October 16, 2011 Baseball Freshmen Power White Past Blue on Sunday in Fall World Series The Citadel Baseball team completed their second installment in a four-part World Series on Sunday afternoon at Riley Park with the White team cruising past the Blue team, 8-1.
October 15, 2011 Women's Volleyball Samford Holds Off Citadel Spikers in Three Sets Junior Rachael Farrell finished with nine kills and seven digs, both team highs, but it was not enough for The Citadel to defeat Samford, who won in straight sets 25-18, 25-16, 25-15 on Saturday evening.
October 15, 2011 The Citadel’s Second Half Rally Falls Short in 49-42 Loss to No. 7 Appalachian State The Citadel Football team scored their most points ever against Appalachian State, but it was not enough to overcome an early deficit as the Bulldogs fell, 49-42, on Parents Day at Johnson Hagood Stadium in front of a season-high 14,154 fans on Saturday.
October 14, 2011 Women's Soccer Bulldogs Hit the Road For Crucial Conference Battle Against Davidson The Citadel women’s soccer team will head to Davidson, N.C., for a match against the Wildcats at Sunday at 2 p.m. on Alumni Stadium. The Bulldogs are currently 4-9-2 overall with a conference record of 2-4-1, leaving them in ninth place in the conference with just four games remaining.
October 14, 2011 Men's Basketball The Citadel Basketball Opens Second Season Under Driesell The Citadel Basketball team officially opened the 2011-12 season following the first practice with Head Coach Chuck Driesell on Friday evening. The squad features eight newcomers, two juniors, two sophomores and one senior that will look to fill the scoring void left vacated by the likes of Cameron Wells, Zach Urbanus and Austin Dahn.
October 14, 2011 Bulldog Track and Field Releases 2012 Indoor and Outdoor Schedule The Citadel track and field team released their schedule for the 2012 indoor and outdoor season on Friday. Highlighting the schedule is the Palmetto Classic on March 9, a race that The Citadel and College of Charleston have co-hosted at Park West in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., for the past three years.
Today's Blue & White- October 14, 2011 Opening Kickoff! It is Parents Weekend at The Citadel, and one highlight – other than Saturday’s football game against Appalachian State – is that the seniors get their coveted rings in a 1 pm ceremony today (Friday). Everyone in McAlister Field House, Vandiver Hall, Seignious Hall, the Inouye Marksmanship Center and everywhere else congratulates those seniors and their families.
October 13, 2011 Women's Soccer Georgia Southern Blanks The Citadel, 2-0 The Citadel women’s soccer team (4-9-2, 2-4-1) was unable to bounce back after two first half goals by Georgia Southern (5-7-2, 3-3-1) as they were downed, 2-0, in a Thursday evening conference battle on Washington Light Infantry Field. The loss is the first the Bulldogs have suffered against the Eagles since 2007.
October 13, 2011 The Citadel Set to Host No. 7 Appalachian State on Parents Day The Citadel Football team is set to host No. 7 Appalachian State at Johnson Hagood Stadium in a Southern Conference matchup on Saturday, Oct. 15. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. on Sansom Field as the Bulldogs celebrate Parents Day.
October 13, 2011 Baseball White Edges Blue in Fall World Series Opener, 5-4 The Citadel Baseball team began their four-part World Series on Thursday afternoon at Riley Park with the White team edging the Blue team, 5-4.
October 13, 2011 Bulldog Grapplers Take Part in Community Service Project with Courageous Kidz Several members of The Citadel Wrestling team took time recently to volunteer their services in building a haunted house for the Courageous Kidz non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping families of children with cancer.
October 13, 2011 Women's Volleyball Bulldog Spikers Head to Samford, Chattanooga for Weekend Series The Citadel Volleyball team returns to the road for a pair of Southern Conference matches this weekend when it takes on North Division foes Samford and Chattanooga. The Cadets open with Samford on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. before taking on the Mocs on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m.
October 12, 2011 Women's Soccer Bulldog Soccer Set to Host Senior Day on Thursday Against Georgia Southern The Citadel women’s soccer team will bid farewell to eight seniors Thursday for Senior Day at 4 p.m. on Washington Light Infantry Field before they take on Southern Conference foe Georgia Southern. The Bulldogs have topped the Eagles in each of the last three seasons, the longest conference winning streak against one team in program history.
October 12, 2011 Men's Tennis Bulldog Tennis Team Travels to Chapel Hill for ITA Carolina Regionals Charleston, S.C. – The Citadel Tennis team will travel this weekend to Chapel Hill, N.C., to compete in the ITA Carolinas Regional, their third tournament of the fall season. Action is scheduled to begin on Thursday, in tournament form, and will conclude on Sunday.
October 12, 2011 Baseball Baseball Set to Begin Four-Part Fall World Series on Thursday The Citadel Baseball team is set to begin their four-part Fall World Series on Thursday at Riley Park. The Bulldogs will use a new format this year to determine their best-of-three series winner.
October 11, 2011 Women's Volleyball Seahawks Take Hard Fought Match in Five Sets Kaona Mercer finished with a match-high 19 kills, but it was a Citadel attack error that provided visiting UNC Wilmington with a 25-15, 22-25, 22-25, 25-22, 17-15 five-set victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday evening at McAlister Field House. The 19-kill effort marks the fifth time this season that Mercer has had double-digit kills in consecutive matches, following a 17-kill performance at Furman on Saturday, Oct. 8.
October 11, 2011 Two Bulldog Wrestlers Ranked in Preseason Poll Defending Southern Conference Wrestler of the Year Turtogtokh Luvsandorj and two-time NCAA qualifier Odie Delaney were ranked by WrestlingReport.com’s preseason NCAA rankings on Tuesday.
October 10, 2011 Baseball Catching Up with Former Diamond Dog Richard Jones Assistant Media Relations Director Ben Waring sat down with former Bulldog All-American Richard Jones to talk about his stellar 2011 season with the Peoria Chiefs, the Class-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, and his decision to finish his degree at The Citadel. Jones is finishing his degree in business administration and is on track to graduate in December 2011.
October 10, 2011 Football Press Conference Quotes on Monday, October 10, 2011 Press Conference with Coach Kevin Higgins, Neal Strange, and Davis Boyle
October 10, 2011 Women's Volleyball Spikers Host UNCW on Tuesday in Non-Conference Match The Citadel Volleyball team makes a brief appearance at McAlister Field House on Tuesday night when they host UNC Wilmington at 6 p.m. The Bulldogs, with seven out of conference victories this season, have assured themselves that they will finish at .500 against non-conference competition for the seventh time in program history. The last time that the Cadets had seven non-conference wins came in 2008, when they were 7-7.
October 10, 2011 McCullohs and Jackson Lead the Bulldogs to Second Place Finish in SEARC 2 The Bulldogs captured their second consecutive second place finish in conference play on Saturday at the Daniel K. Inouye Marksmanship Center. The Bulldogs also hosted NCAA smallbore and air rifle matches against Columbus State, Jacksonville State and Texas Christian.
October 10, 2011 McKee, Keene Lead Bulldogs at the Disney Classic Junior Kyle Keene (26:56) and sophomore Danielle McKee (19:14) led all Bulldog runners in Saturday’s Disney Classic on the campus of ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex. The Citadel men finished the race in eighth place out of 24 teams, while the women captured 16th place out 28 teams.
October 9, 2011 Women's Soccer Phoenix Down Bulldogs With Two Second Half Goals, 2-1 The Citadel women’s soccer team (4-8-2, 2-3-1) jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead but couldn’t hold on as Elon (4-6-4, 2-2-2) knocked in two second half goals to beat the Bulldogs, 2-1, in a Southern Conference Sunday matchup on WLI Field.
October 9, 2011 Women's Golf Bulldogs Finish Final Round of Winthrop Invitational in Eighth Place The Citadel Golf team finished in eighth place Sunday at the Winthrop Invitational held at the Rock Hill Country Club. Bulldog senior Bree Baumgartner continued her strong play in the fall season, carding a final-round 80 to finish the 36-hole event tied for 23rd with a 162 (+18).
October 8, 2011 Wofford Runs Past The Citadel, 43-14 The Citadel Football team avoided a shutout, but the Bulldog defense could not stop an impressive No. 4/5 Wofford team who scored seven touchdowns and a safety on the way to a 43-14 final before 12,316 fans on Saturday at Johnson Hagood Stadium on Military Appreciation Day.
October 8, 2011 Women's Volleyball Bulldogs Take Paladins to Four Sets The Citadel’s Kaona Mercer finished with a match-high 17 kills, but it was not enough for the Bulldogs to topple in-state rival Furman, who won by scores of 25-16, 17-25, 25-18 and 25-12 on Saturday evening. Mercer, who eclipsed the double-digit kill mark for the 10th time this season, which includes four matches against Southern Conference teams, also finished with a .306 attack percentage.
October 8, 2011 Women's Golf Bulldogs Finish Strong in Opening Day of Winthrop Invitational Led by senior Alanna Jean-Keith, who shot an opening round 81, The Citadel Golf team wrapped up Saturday’s Winthrop Invitational in sixth place with a combined team score of 332.
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May 17, 2012
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at Elon
6:30 PM
Elon, N.C.
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May 18, 2012
Baseball
The Citadel
at Elon
1:30 PM
Elon, N.C.
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May 23, 2012
Baseball
The Citadel
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@ Greenville, S.C. (Fluor Field)
TBA
SoCon Tournament
May 24, 2012
Baseball
The Citadel
vs. TBA
@ Greenville, S.C. (Fluor Field)
TBA
SoCon Tournament
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5/16/12
Baseball
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The Citadel
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Elon
Final
Elon, N.C.
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5/13/12
Baseball
8
Furman
6
The Citadel
Final - 12 innings
Charleston, S.C.
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5/12/12
Baseball
1
Furman
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The Citadel
Final
Charleston, S.C.
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5/11/12
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Furman
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The Citadel
Final
Charleston, S.C.
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5/8/12
Baseball
The Citadel
USC Upstate
Cancelled
Spartanburg, S.C.
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