CHICAGO - The Chicago State men's basketball team concludes its three game California trip as the Cougars take on Loyola-Marymount for the first time in program history.
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LAST TIME OUT
Chicago State is coming off a 87-67 loss against
San Diego on November 13.
Mike Price led the way again with his fourth straight 20 point contest after scoring 20 points.
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SERIES HISTORY VS. LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT
Sunday marks the first-ever meeting between both programs.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
Loyola-Marymount is coming off a 79-72 setback against South Alabama in the Coastal Classic on November 12. The Lions had four players reach double figures including leading scorer Zion Sensley who led the game with 15 points and nine rebounds. Sensley averages 17.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.
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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).Â
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.
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