This Week in Chicago State Athletics

This Week in Chicago State Athletics
Check out everything happening this week in the Chicago State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. 
 
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Click here to access the 2021-22 Chicago State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics composite schedule.
 
March 8
Men's Basketball
at WAC Tournament, 10:30 p.m., vs. Utah Valley, Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
The Chicago State men's basketball team will face No. 7 Utah Valley in the First Round of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday, March 8 at 10:30 p.m. CT at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cougars are the No. 10 seed with their 3-15 conference record but clinched the tournament bid with a 61-59 victory of the WAC's No. 1 seed, New Mexico State, on Feb. 26.
 
Utah Valley holds a 21-5 advantage in the all-time series between the two schools, including a 101-87 victory in Chicago on Jan. 27. In that contest, Chicago State scored a season-high 87 points, 26 points over their season average and had their then-best night shooting from the field this season, knocking down .541 (33- of-61) of their shots (.543 vs. ACU 2/2/22). Utah Valley big man Fardaws Aimaq entered the game leading the nation in double-doubles with 17, defensive rebounds per game (10.95) and second in total rebounds with 266. Against the Cougars, he tied a season low with five rebounds. Utah Valley has won seven consecutive games against Chicago State with the last Cougars win dating back to Jan. 12, 2017, a 70-61 Cougars victory at Utah Valley.
 
 
March 9
Women's Tennis
vs. UIC, 10 a.m., H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, Homewood, Illinois
The Chicago State women's tennis team is scheduled to face UIC on Wednesday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club in Homewood. The Flames are 5-3 and have lost two of their last three matches while the Cougars are 6-9 and have won two of their last four matches.
 
Men's Basketball
at WAC Tournament, 10:30 p.m., vs. TBA, Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
If the Chicago State men's basketball team beats Utah Valley on Tuesday, the Cougars would advance to the Second Round and face the No. 6 seed Abilene Christian on Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 p.m. 
 
 
March 10 
Men's Basketball
at WAC Tournament, 10:30 p.m., vs. TBA, Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
If the Chicago State men's basketball team advances and beats No. 6 Abilene Christian on Wednesday, the Cougars would advance to the Quarterfinals and face No. 3 seed Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, March 10 at 10:30 p.m. 
 
 
March 11
Men's Basketball
at WAC Tournament, 10:30 p.m., vs. TBA, Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
If the Chicago State men's basketball team advances and beats No. 3 Abilene Christian on Thursday, the Cougars would advance to the Semifinals and face No. 2 seed Seattle U on Friday, March 11 at 10:30 p.m. 
 
 
March 12 
Men's Basketball
at WAC Tournament, 9 p.m., vs. TBA, Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
If the Chicago State men's basketball team advances and beats No. 2 Seattle U on Friday, the Cougars would advance to the Championship game and face the lone remaining undefeated team from the top half of the bracket which includes No. 9 UTRGV, No. 8 California Baptist, No. 5 Sam Houston, No. 4 Grand Canyon and No. 1 New Mexico State. The Championship game is set for Saturday, March 12 at 9 p.m. 
 
Women's Tennis
vs. Milwaukee, 11 a.m., Park Forest Health & Fitness Club, Park Forest, Illinois
The Chicago State women's tennis team is scheduled to face Milwaukee on Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m. at the Park Forest Health & Fitness Club in Park Forest. The Panthers are 3-8 overall and have lost four consecutive matches heading into the meeting with the Cougars.
 
 
March 13
Women's Tennis
vs. Oakland, 9 a.m., H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, Homewood, Illinois
The Chicago State women's tennis team is scheduled to face Oakland on Sunday, March 13 at 9 a.m. at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club in Homewood. The Golden Grizzlies are 3-3 overall and have a match Monday, March 7 against Augustana University in Orlando, Florida before facing Chicago State on March 13.
 
 
Looking Ahead… 
Upcoming Home Events
March 9 – Women's Tennis vs. UIC, H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 10 a.m.
March 12 – Women's Tennis vs. Milwaukee, Park Forest Health & Fitness Club, 11 a.m.
March 13 – Women's Tennis vs. Oakland, H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 9 a.m.
*all dates and times are subject to change
 
Get your Cougars gear!
The CSU athletics Sideline Store is a one-stop-shop where you can get ALL your Chicago State Cougars gear 24/7/365. Click here to access the online store and get your Cougars gear today.
 
Cougar Pride Fund
The Cougar Pride Fund, an annual giving component benefiting student-athlete scholarships and sport program operations, is in its second year and offers a variety of membership levels. As a foundational-level member of the Cougar Pride Fund, members will be witness to the unfolding of an era of growth within Chicago State University's athletic programs. In order to take our next step in developing competitive programs, supporting our student-athletes through cost of attendance and sport program operations is crucial.
 
More information on the Cougar Pride Fund can be found here.
 
Chicago State University Athletics Podcast
Chicago State University Athletics has its first official podcast. The Chi State Pod serves to tell the stories of Cougars past, present and future through open and honest longform interviews. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
 
The latest episode features former Chicago State University freshman men's basketball standout Bryce Johnson. Click here to listen.