Western Carolina at The Citadel

Saturday, September 23, 1972 Share

Western Carolina beat The Citadel 10–⁠0. It was their first meeting; after it, Western Carolina led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWestern Carolina3–⁠0 in 1972

HomeThe Citadel5–⁠6 in 1972

FinalHigh 82°F, low 70°FAttendance 15,700

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

The Citadel 91% to win. Western Carolina pulled the upset.

The Citadel leads 17–⁠12 in 29 meetings, counting the 28 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Carolina 45, The Citadel 38
2024	Western Carolina 30, The Citadel 16
2023	Western Carolina 49, The Citadel 14
2022	The Citadel 34, Western Carolina 21
2021	Western Carolina 45, The Citadel 31
2020	Western Carolina 21, The Citadel 14