SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Chicago State men's basketball team looks to bounce back in the Longhorn State as the Cougars head south to take on the Incarnate Word Cardinals for the first time in program history. The game will be televised on ESPN+.
LAST TIME OUT
Chicago State is coming off a loss against No. 7 Texas on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The Cougars had two players in double figures:
Will Lovings-Watts scored 13 points, while
Mike Price added 12 in the loss to the Longhorns.
SERIES HISTORY
Thursday marks the first-ever meeting between both programs.
SCOUTING THE CARDINALS
Incarnate Word is coming off a 91-60 road loss against Oklahoma State on November 2. Junior transfer from Sacred Heart Mekhi Cooper led the way with 18 points.
The Cardinals went 12-19 in 2025-26 and return no starters from a season ago.
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).
UPCOMING HOME GAME
The Cougars' home opener is set for Monday, November 9 as Chicago State hosts South Carolina State at the Emil and Patricia Jones Conovcoation Center! Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT! Plenty of tickets available at
https://gocsucougars.com/MBBTickets
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.
