CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — In a high-octane, back-and-forth offensive showcase, the West Georgia Wolves outlasted The Citadel Bulldogs 100 to 92 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday night at The Coliseum.

A crowd of 694 witnessed an efficient and relentless offensive performance from the home team, which improved its season record to 2-2. The loss dropped The Citadel to 1-3.

The game was defined by remarkable shooting efficiency. West Georgia connected on 38 of its 65 field goal attempts, a scorching 58.5 percent clip from the floor. The Wolves were also surgical from beyond the arc, making 6 of 12 three-point attempts, and capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 18 of 27 chances.

The Citadel’s offense was potent in its own right, shooting 48.6 percent on 34-of-70 shooting, including 9 of 24 from three-point range. The Bulldogs were also efficient from the charity stripe, making 15 of 21 free throws. However, they could not keep pace with the Wolves’ superior offensive execution over 40 minutes.

West Georgia’s victory was fueled by a trio of standout performances. Shelton Williams-Dryden, a 6-foot-6 forward from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds in 34 minutes of action. He was a force inside, helping the Wolves dominate points in the paint by a 60-to-48 margin.

He was complemented brilliantly by guard Josh Smith of Chicago, who poured in a game-high 27 points on efficient shooting, adding three rebounds and three assists in just 26 minutes. The offensive engine for the Wolves, however, was point guard Chas Lewless of Detroit. The 6-foot-2 guard orchestrated the offense masterfully, dishing out nine assists while scoring 16 points and grabbing five rebounds.

Kolten Griffin and JaVar Daniel also made significant contributions for West Georgia. Griffin scored 15 points and collected five rebounds, while the 6-foot-10 Daniel from Memphis was a defensive anchor, swatting four shots and altering numerous others. The Wolves finished with eight total blocks as a team.

The Citadel was led by a balanced scoring attack. Keynan Davis, a 6-foot-5 guard from Chicago, led the Bulldogs with 17 points. Point guard Marcos Gonzales, also from Chicago, directed the offense with seven assists and added 14 points and five rebounds. Sola Adebisi of Alpharetta, Georgia, provided a strong interior presence with 11 points, five rebounds and three blocks. Eze Wali of Providence, Rhode Island, and Christian Moore of Los Angeles chipped in 11 and nine points, respectively.

The game began at a frantic pace, with both teams trading baskets in the opening minutes. The Citadel’s Keynan Davis hit two early three-pointers to keep the Bulldogs close, but West Georgia’s inside game, led by Williams-Dryden and Daniel, began to establish control. The Wolves built a modest lead late in the first half, taking a 47-to-39 advantage into the locker room.

The second half saw The Citadel refuse to go away. The Bulldogs’ offense found a rhythm, scoring 53 points after halftime, matching West Georgia’s second-half output. However, every time The Citadel mounted a charge to narrow the deficit, the Wolves had an answer, often from Smith or a well-timed assist from Lewless.

West Georgia’s ability to protect the rim and convert offensive opportunities at a higher rate ultimately proved to be the difference. Despite committing nine turnovers to The Citadel’s seven, the Wolves’ superior shooting percentage and defensive presence in the paint secured the eight-point victory.

The game’s final minutes were a frantic affair of fouls and free throws as The Citadel attempted to extend the game, but West Georgia consistently made its shots from the line to seal the win.

The Wolves will look to build on this performance when they travel to face Tennessee Tech on Monday. The Citadel returns home to host North Greenville on Wednesday.