RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — Richmond used a dominant first half and efficient offense to defeat The Citadel 80-56 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Robins Center.

The Spiders built a 42-32 halftime lead and maintained control throughout, capitalizing on 16 Bulldogs turnovers for 18 points. Richmond shot 51.8% from the field and recorded nine steals. Jaden Daughtry led Richmond with 17 points. Mike Walz and AJ Lopez each added 14.

Braxton Williams scored 10 points for The Citadel, which shot 40% and fell to 3-10. Richmond improved to 10-2.

An announced crowd of 4,401 watched the Spiders conclude their nonconference schedule. Richmond opens Atlantic 10 play Dec. 28 against Charleston Southern.