CHICAGO – The Chicago State men's basketball team continues its three game California trip for the second of three games as the Cougars head to San Diego to take on the Toreros Friday, November 13. The Cougars look for their second straight victory in the Golden State.
LAST TIME OUT
Chicago State is coming off a 81-62 victory against California Baptist on November 11. This marked their first victory against the Lancers since January 8, 2022.
Mike Price led the way with 28 points off the bench with seven made three-pointers and
Will Lovings-Watts added 18 points off a perfect 6-6 from the floor.
SERIES HISTORY VS. SAN DIEGO
These teams have only met once before and that was 26 years ago, back on December 23, 1998 where the Toreros won 79-40.
SCOUTING THE TOREROS
San Diego is coming off a 83-75 loss in the hands of University of Colorado on November 10. SD leading scorer Davion Hill, led the way with 20 points. Jevon Hill scored 18 points and Dusty Stromer added 11 points in the setback.
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 that are interested in coming out to a home contest to cover the Chicago State Men's Basketball team, must fill out a credential form at:
https://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
Game notes can be viewed here.
