CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Interstat) — Sola Adebisi scored 18 points as The Citadel Bulldogs defeated the Chattanooga Mocs 78-71 in a Southern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at McKenzie Arena.

The Bulldogs (9-16, 4-8) built a 37-32 halftime lead and held off a second-half push by the Mocs (10-15, 5-7). Adebisi added five rebounds. Braxton Williams also scored 18 for Citadel, while Carter Kingsbury contributed 16 points and six rebounds.

Jordan Frison led Chattanooga with a game-high 24 points. Brennan Watkins added 15.

The Citadel’s defense forced 12 turnovers, converting them into 16 points, and recorded 10 steals. The Bulldogs shot 50% from the field and made 11 of 13 free throws to secure the upset victory in front of 3,750 fans. Chattanooga had been a 9.5-point favorite.