Parks, Frierson lead The Citadel over Oglethorpe 109-73
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Preston Parks made five 3-pointers and scored 21 points to lead The Citadel over Division III Oglethorpe 109-73 on Friday in a season opener.
Matt Frierson added 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting behind the arc for the Bulldogs, which is one of five teams in the nation that doesn't have a senior on its roster. Freshman Tariq Simmons had 15 points, eight assists and four steals. Parks and Frierson made 11 of the Bulldogs' 21 3-pointers. The duo combined for 142 from beyond the arc last season.
Parks scored 11 points and Frierson made four 3-pointers in the first half as the Bulldogs built a 70-37 halftime lead. Oglethorpe had its last lead, 17-16 with 14:17 to play in the first half.
Will Perry scored 21 points on 9-of-19 shooting to lead the Stormy Petrels.
The Bulldogs lead the series 7-0, which dates back to 1926.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt DiPiro
- Michael Kolen
- Chet Walker
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 8-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Chattanooga | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
| Wofford | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| Furman | 5-4 | 2.5 | 17-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| VMI | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Mercer | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
| Western Carolina | 2-8 | 6 | 6-15 |
| The Citadel | 0-10 | 8 | 5-16 |
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