CHICAGO – The Chicago State men's basketball team looks to carry momentum from last week as the Cougars host the 2-0 South Carolina State Bulldogs in their home opener Monday (November 9).
LAST TIME OUT
Chicago State is coming off a 66-54 victory against Incarnate Word on November 5. The Cougars had two players in double figures, led by junior
Mike Price, who had a game high 21 points.
Foday Sheriff added 11 points off the bench on 5-7 shooting from the floor.
SERIES HISTORY
South Carolina State leads the all-time series, 1-0, with both programs meeting in 2024 in South Carolina as the Bulldogs won 78-55.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
South Carolina State is coming off a 78-70 victory against South Carolina-Upstate on November 6. The Bulldogs were led by sophomore Noah Treadwell, who scored a game high 18 points with six three-pointers made.
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 ROAD TRIP TO THE PACIFIC
Chicago State will play three games in the Golden State in one week. The Cougars take on California Baptist on Wednesday (November 11), San Diego Friday (November 13) and Loyola-Marymount on Sunday (November 15).
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.
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.
