CHICAGO -- The Chicago State men's basketball team heads to the Golden State for three games in five days starting on Wednesday as the Cougars will be in Riverside, California to take on California Baptist starting at 9 p.m. CT.
LAST TIME OUT
Chicago State is coming off a 82-67 loss in its home opener on November 9. Junior Mike Price led all scorers with 26 points and Foday Sheriff added 10 points off the bench.
SERIES HISTORY VS. CAL. BAPTIST
California Baptist leads the all-time series 6-1 with the Lancers winning the previous meeting 74-62 on December 27, 2023.
SCOUTING THE LANCERS
California Baptist is coming off a 96-68 loss against Oregon State on November 6. Senior Terry Coner Jr. led the way with 16 points.
MAN WITH THE PLAN
Chicago State is led by 2022 SWAC Coach of the Year Landon Bussie, who is in his second season with the Cougars. He guided Chicago State to the NEC Tournament last season. Prior to taking the helm in Chicago, Bussie led Alcorn State to 59 conference victories across five seasons, compiling a .786 winning percentage in conference play.
NEW FACES
Chicago State features 15 newcomers on its 2026–27 roster, including four transfers from NCAA Division I programs including Davius Loury (CSUN), Mike Price (CSU-Bakersfield), Malik Olafioye (Eastern Illinois), Bryan Akanmu (Wagner).
MEDIA CREDENTIALS
Media members who are interested in covering the Chicago State men's basketball team at a home contest must fill out a credential form at www.gocsucougars.com/sb_output.aspx?form=89. Opposing sports information directors must fill out the credential form as well or email Athletic Communications Consultant David Bork at dwbork1719@gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance.
GAME NOTES
View the game notes here.
ABOUT CHICAGO STATE ATHLETICS
Chicago State University sponsors 17 Division I intercollegiate athletic teams and competes in the Northeast (NEC) Conference. CSU's athletic program includes over 300 student-athletes that compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, triathlon, and volleyball. CSU held memberships in the National Association of Athletics (NAIA) and NCAA Division II before transitioning to NCAA Division I in 1994. For more information and updates on Chicago State Football, visit www.gocsucougars.com.
ABOUT CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Chicago State University, founded in 1867, is the oldest public university in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The University's four colleges offer over 60 undergraduate and graduate degree-granting and non-degree programs. CSU is committed to equity in education, serving as the only U.S. Department of Education-designated four-year Predominantly Black Institution in Illinois. The University's continued value to students and the State of Illinois is demonstrated by the ranking by a Harvard economist that places CSU in the top 4 percent of public and private universities nationwide in supporting its graduates' economic mobility. The University serves as a prominent community anchor and civic space on the greater south side of Chicago by leading a multitude of athletic, educational, cultural, and recreational activities. Visit csu.edu.
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