Monday, December 4
TD Arena
7:00 PM
College of Charleston
vs
High Point
Monday Meeting Slated With High Point Before Final Exams
12/3/2017 5:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (5-2, 0-0 CAA) vs. HIGH POINT (3-4, 0-0 Big South)
Game #8
December 4, 2017 • 7:00 p.m. (ET)
TD Arena/John Kresse Court (5,100)
at Charleston, S.C.
Television: None
Radio: College of Charleston Radio Network (ESPN Radio 910 AM)
Series History: Series Tied 2-2
Last Meeting: CofC def. High Point, 93-49, on Nov. 20, 1981 in Charleston, S.C.
Internet: Free Live Statistics at www.CofCStats.com
Live Video: Free Live Video at http://portal.stretchinternet.com/charleston/
Tickets: www.CofCSports.com/tickets
Twitter: @CofCBasketball
THE COACHES
College of Charleston: Earl Grant
Fourth Year at CofC: 56-50
Fourth Year Overall: 56-50
High Point: Scott Cherry
Ninth Year at HPU: 135-122
Ninth Year Overall: 135-122
TELEVISION (None)
RADIO (College of Charleston Radio Network)
Play-By-Play: Everett German
Color Analyst: Danny Johnson
GAME PREVIEW
Before final exams, the College of Charleston men's basketball team (5-2) will take one more final test on the hardwood slated against High Point (3-4) on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. (ET) at TD Arena. This will be the first meeting between the two schools since the 1981-82 season. The Cougars, who have won four of their last five games, are 2-0 on their home court this season with a 69-60 win over Western Carolina on Nov. 30. They will take the next six days off after the contest to concentrate and focus on finals. Defensively, CofC has held four opponents to under 60 points this season including the last three-consecutive contests versus Sam Houston State, Alaska Anchorage and WCU. High Point currently ranks No. 6 in the nation in steals per game (11.0 spg) and is the second-best shooting team in the Big South Conference with 47.5 accuracy from the field. Meanwhile, CofC ranks No. 35 in the country in scoring defense (63.0 ppg), No. 15 in turnovers per game (10.7 avg.) and No. 35 in turnover margin (4.4).
HIGH POINT AT-A-GLANCE
Three players are averaging double-figure scoring for High Point paced by leading scorer and rebounder Andre Fox, who is a junior guard averaging 18.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. The Panthers are 0-3 on the road this season with two Power 5 Conference losses at Tennessee (L, 53-84) out of the SEC on Nov. 14 and at Pitt (L, 63-71) out of the ACC on Nov. 28. HPU opened the season with a 100-66 blowout of CAA foe William & Mary on Nov. 10.
COUGARS ON THE AIRWAVES
Fans can listen to all CofC men's basketball games throughout the 2017-18 season on ESPN Radio 910 AM in Charleston or via a live audio link at: www.charlestonsportsradio.com. Voice of the Cougars Everett German will call the action live from TD Arena along with color analyst Danny Johnson on the College of Charleston Radio Network.
PROJECTED COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STARTERS
#13 Joe Chealey, G, 6-4, 190, Sr. (19.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.3 apg, 36.4 min)
#1 Grant Riller, G, 6-3, 195, So. (14.0 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 31.8 min)
#12 Cameron Johnson, G, 6-4, 200, Sr. (10.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 35.7 min)
#24 Jaylen McManus, F, 6-7, 230, So. (4.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.4 apg, 18.3 min)
#23 Nick Harris, F, 6-10, 260, Jr. (6.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 0.6 apg, 25.6 min)
PROJECTED HIGH POINT STARTERS
#1 Brandonn Kamga, G, 6-5, 217, So. (12.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 24.9 min)
#22 Andre Fox, G, 6-4, 185, Jr. (18.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 27.0 min)
#11 Denny Slay, G, 5-11, 185, Fr. (3.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 20.7 min)
#5 Justyn Mutts, F, 6-7, 220, Fr. (8.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, 22.4 min)
#25 Ricky Madison, F, 6-7, 215, Jr. (5.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 0.1 apg, 15.1 min)
SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series between College of Charleston and High Point is tied at 2-2. Both teams have not met each other since the 1981-82 season when John Kresse was the head coach and CofC was a NAIA powerhouse program and finished ranked No. 15 in the final NAIA National Top 20 Poll. That year, the Cougars won a 93-49 meeting on Nov. 20, 1981 in Charleston.
LAST FOUR GAMES IN THE SERIES
W, 93-49 on Nov. 20, 1981 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 80-88 on Dec. 19, 1955 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 85-105 on Jan. 31, 1955 in Charleston, S.C.
W, 54-23 during the 1931-32 season
COUGARS AGAINST THE BIG SOUTH
The Cougars have won 11 of their last 14 contests against Big South Conference opponents including victories over Campbell (2014 and 2015), Winthrop (2009), Charleston Southern (2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012), Coastal Carolina (2010, 2011 and 2012) and UNC Asheville (2011). CofC last faced a Big South opponent at Campbell coming away with an 86-68 road victory on Dec. 22, 2015 in Buies Creek, N.C.
MOVING ON UP
Preseason CAA Player of the Year Joe Chealey continues to move up the all-time career scoring list at the College of Charleston and currently has tabulated 1,351 career points to date and ranks 14th. He also ranks 18th all-time in career assists (312).
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ALL-TIME CAREER SCORING LEADERS
1. Andrew Goudelock (2007-11) – 2,571
2. Ken Gustafson (1971-75) – 2,135
3. Greg Mack (1981-85) – 1,901
4. Sam Meade (1970-74) – 1,812
5. Thaddeous Delaney (1994-97) – 1,564
6. Dontaye Draper (2003-07) – 1,541
7. Jeff Bolton (1999-02) – 1,527
8. Marion Busby (1992-95) – 1,504
9. Tony White, Jr. (2007-10) – 1,499
10. Steven Johnson (1984-88) – 1,456
11. Tom Holst (1961-65) – 1,433
12. Ron Theis (1972-76) – 1,414
13. Donavan Monroe (2007-11) – 1,382
14. Joe Chealey (2013-Present) – 1,351
15. Ahdonus Cofer (1988-92) – 1,330
16. Pat Harrington (1977-81) – 1,307
17. Antwaine Wiggins (2007-12) – 1,306
18. Tony Mitchell (2001-05) – 1,280
19. Jermaine Johnson (2006-09) – 1,276
20. Jody Lumpkin (1998-01) – 1,269
21. Sedric Webber (1996-99) – 1,267
22. Stacy Harris (1994-97) – 1,257
23. John Drafts (1974-78) – 1,241
24. Andrew Lawrence (2009-13) – 1,219
25. Thomas Mobley (2000-04) – 1,218
26. Mike Beckett (1988-92) – 1,204
27. Jermel President (1996-99) – 1,175
28. Wes Champion (1985-88) – 1,171
29. Willis Hall (2009-14) – 1,152
30. Muzon Cheeks (1974-78) – 1,111
31. Troy Wheless (2000-03) – 1,108
32. Anthony Stitt (2011-15) – 1,091
33. Adjehi Baru (2011-15) – 1,090
34. Rick Carpenter (1969-71) – 1,029
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ALL-TIME CAREER ASSISTS LEADERS
1. Anthony Johnson (1993-97) – 520
2. A.J. Harris (1999-03) – 514
3. Mike Beckett (1988-92 ) – 431
4T. Mark McClam (1978-82) – 428
4T. Shane McCravy (1996-99 ) – 428
6. Andrew Goudelock (2007-11) – 424
7. Dontaye Draper (2003-07) – 423
8. Andrew Lawrence (2009-13) – 393
9. Marion Busby (1992-95) – 390
10. Ed Nierstedt (1981-86) – 389
11. Ron Theis (1972-76) – 376
12. Gus Beasley (1986-88) – 349
13. Tony White Jr. (2006-10) – 347
14. Mike Beckett (1989-92) – 346
15. Steven Johnson (1984-88) – 318
16. Stephen Yetman (1979-83) – 317
17. Tony Mitchell (2001-05) – 315
18. Joe Chealey (2013-Present) – 312
19. Anthony Stitt (2011-15) – 309
WESTERN CAROLINA RECAP
College of Charleston 69, Western Carolina 60
• College of Charleston used the starting lineup of Joe Chealey, Grant Riller, Cameron Johnson, Jaylen McManus and Nick Harris. It marked Riller's first start after missing the Sam Houston State game on Nov. 23 and coming off the bench versus Alaska Anchorage on Nov. 25 at the Great Alaska Shootout.
• With the win, the Cougars won their sixth-straight and now lead 22-7 in the all-time series with Western Carolina. They are now an undefeated 11-0 versus Southern Conference opponents since joining the Colonial Athletic Association in July of 2013.
• Joe Chealey scored a team-high 18 points against the Catamounts to extend his double-digit scoring streak to 24-consecutive games since the end of the 2016-17 season. It was his seventh-straight of the current season. Chealey also added seven assists and eight rebounds to his stat line.
• Grant Riller notched 17 points versus Western Carolina to mark his fourth double-figure scoring game of the season.
• Cameron Johnson registered 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field and a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc against Western Carolina. It marked his third double-figure game this season.
• The Cougars went to the free throw line a season-high 36 times and made a season-best 24 from charity against the Catamounts.
• CofC defensively held WCU to an opponent season-low 20.8 shooting percentage from behind the three-point arc (5-of-24).
• Osinachi Smart came off the bench and recorded career highs in points (7), rebounds (10) and minutes played (26) versus Western Carolina.
COUGAR SOUND BITES
"They (High Point) are a good team and will be another challenge coming up for us. We've had a few days to try to prepare for them. They have a very good program with good players and are well coached. We will prepare for High Point and then we will figure out and concentrate on what's next on our plate (after finals)." – Coach Grant on hosting High Point on Monday night
"We work really hard on making it tough for an opponent. I wish we could get more offensive rebounds early and more transition. With all of the stops we are getting, you would think we could knock a ball loose and get more fast break points. I enjoy watching a game where an opponent has a hard time scoring. We will continue to try to find a way to get some easy baskets, transition points and some of those offensive rebounds in a game." – Coach Grant on the slow offensive start for both teams in the Western Carolina game
"I am excited about Osi (Smart). He is a freshman. He is physical and does everything we ask him to do. He was three points away from a double-double. He did a great job of protecting the rim and great job of rebounding. He does a good job of screening. I am happy about his development, and hopefully, he will continue to develop and grow as we go through the season." – Coach Grant on redshirt freshman big man Osinachi Smart's play against Western Carolina with Jarrell Brantley still out of the lineup
Game #8
December 4, 2017 • 7:00 p.m. (ET)
TD Arena/John Kresse Court (5,100)
at Charleston, S.C.
Television: None
Radio: College of Charleston Radio Network (ESPN Radio 910 AM)
Series History: Series Tied 2-2
Last Meeting: CofC def. High Point, 93-49, on Nov. 20, 1981 in Charleston, S.C.
Internet: Free Live Statistics at www.CofCStats.com
Live Video: Free Live Video at http://portal.stretchinternet.com/charleston/
Tickets: www.CofCSports.com/tickets
Twitter: @CofCBasketball
THE COACHES
College of Charleston: Earl Grant
Fourth Year at CofC: 56-50
Fourth Year Overall: 56-50
High Point: Scott Cherry
Ninth Year at HPU: 135-122
Ninth Year Overall: 135-122
TELEVISION (None)
RADIO (College of Charleston Radio Network)
Play-By-Play: Everett German
Color Analyst: Danny Johnson
GAME PREVIEW
Before final exams, the College of Charleston men's basketball team (5-2) will take one more final test on the hardwood slated against High Point (3-4) on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. (ET) at TD Arena. This will be the first meeting between the two schools since the 1981-82 season. The Cougars, who have won four of their last five games, are 2-0 on their home court this season with a 69-60 win over Western Carolina on Nov. 30. They will take the next six days off after the contest to concentrate and focus on finals. Defensively, CofC has held four opponents to under 60 points this season including the last three-consecutive contests versus Sam Houston State, Alaska Anchorage and WCU. High Point currently ranks No. 6 in the nation in steals per game (11.0 spg) and is the second-best shooting team in the Big South Conference with 47.5 accuracy from the field. Meanwhile, CofC ranks No. 35 in the country in scoring defense (63.0 ppg), No. 15 in turnovers per game (10.7 avg.) and No. 35 in turnover margin (4.4).
HIGH POINT AT-A-GLANCE
Three players are averaging double-figure scoring for High Point paced by leading scorer and rebounder Andre Fox, who is a junior guard averaging 18.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. The Panthers are 0-3 on the road this season with two Power 5 Conference losses at Tennessee (L, 53-84) out of the SEC on Nov. 14 and at Pitt (L, 63-71) out of the ACC on Nov. 28. HPU opened the season with a 100-66 blowout of CAA foe William & Mary on Nov. 10.
COUGARS ON THE AIRWAVES
Fans can listen to all CofC men's basketball games throughout the 2017-18 season on ESPN Radio 910 AM in Charleston or via a live audio link at: www.charlestonsportsradio.com. Voice of the Cougars Everett German will call the action live from TD Arena along with color analyst Danny Johnson on the College of Charleston Radio Network.
PROJECTED COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON STARTERS
#13 Joe Chealey, G, 6-4, 190, Sr. (19.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.3 apg, 36.4 min)
#1 Grant Riller, G, 6-3, 195, So. (14.0 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 31.8 min)
#12 Cameron Johnson, G, 6-4, 200, Sr. (10.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 35.7 min)
#24 Jaylen McManus, F, 6-7, 230, So. (4.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.4 apg, 18.3 min)
#23 Nick Harris, F, 6-10, 260, Jr. (6.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 0.6 apg, 25.6 min)
PROJECTED HIGH POINT STARTERS
#1 Brandonn Kamga, G, 6-5, 217, So. (12.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 24.9 min)
#22 Andre Fox, G, 6-4, 185, Jr. (18.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 27.0 min)
#11 Denny Slay, G, 5-11, 185, Fr. (3.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 20.7 min)
#5 Justyn Mutts, F, 6-7, 220, Fr. (8.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, 22.4 min)
#25 Ricky Madison, F, 6-7, 215, Jr. (5.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 0.1 apg, 15.1 min)
SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series between College of Charleston and High Point is tied at 2-2. Both teams have not met each other since the 1981-82 season when John Kresse was the head coach and CofC was a NAIA powerhouse program and finished ranked No. 15 in the final NAIA National Top 20 Poll. That year, the Cougars won a 93-49 meeting on Nov. 20, 1981 in Charleston.
LAST FOUR GAMES IN THE SERIES
W, 93-49 on Nov. 20, 1981 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 80-88 on Dec. 19, 1955 in Charleston, S.C.
L, 85-105 on Jan. 31, 1955 in Charleston, S.C.
W, 54-23 during the 1931-32 season
COUGARS AGAINST THE BIG SOUTH
The Cougars have won 11 of their last 14 contests against Big South Conference opponents including victories over Campbell (2014 and 2015), Winthrop (2009), Charleston Southern (2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012), Coastal Carolina (2010, 2011 and 2012) and UNC Asheville (2011). CofC last faced a Big South opponent at Campbell coming away with an 86-68 road victory on Dec. 22, 2015 in Buies Creek, N.C.
MOVING ON UP
Preseason CAA Player of the Year Joe Chealey continues to move up the all-time career scoring list at the College of Charleston and currently has tabulated 1,351 career points to date and ranks 14th. He also ranks 18th all-time in career assists (312).
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ALL-TIME CAREER SCORING LEADERS
1. Andrew Goudelock (2007-11) – 2,571
2. Ken Gustafson (1971-75) – 2,135
3. Greg Mack (1981-85) – 1,901
4. Sam Meade (1970-74) – 1,812
5. Thaddeous Delaney (1994-97) – 1,564
6. Dontaye Draper (2003-07) – 1,541
7. Jeff Bolton (1999-02) – 1,527
8. Marion Busby (1992-95) – 1,504
9. Tony White, Jr. (2007-10) – 1,499
10. Steven Johnson (1984-88) – 1,456
11. Tom Holst (1961-65) – 1,433
12. Ron Theis (1972-76) – 1,414
13. Donavan Monroe (2007-11) – 1,382
14. Joe Chealey (2013-Present) – 1,351
15. Ahdonus Cofer (1988-92) – 1,330
16. Pat Harrington (1977-81) – 1,307
17. Antwaine Wiggins (2007-12) – 1,306
18. Tony Mitchell (2001-05) – 1,280
19. Jermaine Johnson (2006-09) – 1,276
20. Jody Lumpkin (1998-01) – 1,269
21. Sedric Webber (1996-99) – 1,267
22. Stacy Harris (1994-97) – 1,257
23. John Drafts (1974-78) – 1,241
24. Andrew Lawrence (2009-13) – 1,219
25. Thomas Mobley (2000-04) – 1,218
26. Mike Beckett (1988-92) – 1,204
27. Jermel President (1996-99) – 1,175
28. Wes Champion (1985-88) – 1,171
29. Willis Hall (2009-14) – 1,152
30. Muzon Cheeks (1974-78) – 1,111
31. Troy Wheless (2000-03) – 1,108
32. Anthony Stitt (2011-15) – 1,091
33. Adjehi Baru (2011-15) – 1,090
34. Rick Carpenter (1969-71) – 1,029
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ALL-TIME CAREER ASSISTS LEADERS
1. Anthony Johnson (1993-97) – 520
2. A.J. Harris (1999-03) – 514
3. Mike Beckett (1988-92 ) – 431
4T. Mark McClam (1978-82) – 428
4T. Shane McCravy (1996-99 ) – 428
6. Andrew Goudelock (2007-11) – 424
7. Dontaye Draper (2003-07) – 423
8. Andrew Lawrence (2009-13) – 393
9. Marion Busby (1992-95) – 390
10. Ed Nierstedt (1981-86) – 389
11. Ron Theis (1972-76) – 376
12. Gus Beasley (1986-88) – 349
13. Tony White Jr. (2006-10) – 347
14. Mike Beckett (1989-92) – 346
15. Steven Johnson (1984-88) – 318
16. Stephen Yetman (1979-83) – 317
17. Tony Mitchell (2001-05) – 315
18. Joe Chealey (2013-Present) – 312
19. Anthony Stitt (2011-15) – 309
WESTERN CAROLINA RECAP
College of Charleston 69, Western Carolina 60
• College of Charleston used the starting lineup of Joe Chealey, Grant Riller, Cameron Johnson, Jaylen McManus and Nick Harris. It marked Riller's first start after missing the Sam Houston State game on Nov. 23 and coming off the bench versus Alaska Anchorage on Nov. 25 at the Great Alaska Shootout.
• With the win, the Cougars won their sixth-straight and now lead 22-7 in the all-time series with Western Carolina. They are now an undefeated 11-0 versus Southern Conference opponents since joining the Colonial Athletic Association in July of 2013.
• Joe Chealey scored a team-high 18 points against the Catamounts to extend his double-digit scoring streak to 24-consecutive games since the end of the 2016-17 season. It was his seventh-straight of the current season. Chealey also added seven assists and eight rebounds to his stat line.
• Grant Riller notched 17 points versus Western Carolina to mark his fourth double-figure scoring game of the season.
• Cameron Johnson registered 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field and a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc against Western Carolina. It marked his third double-figure game this season.
• The Cougars went to the free throw line a season-high 36 times and made a season-best 24 from charity against the Catamounts.
• CofC defensively held WCU to an opponent season-low 20.8 shooting percentage from behind the three-point arc (5-of-24).
• Osinachi Smart came off the bench and recorded career highs in points (7), rebounds (10) and minutes played (26) versus Western Carolina.
COUGAR SOUND BITES
"They (High Point) are a good team and will be another challenge coming up for us. We've had a few days to try to prepare for them. They have a very good program with good players and are well coached. We will prepare for High Point and then we will figure out and concentrate on what's next on our plate (after finals)." – Coach Grant on hosting High Point on Monday night
"We work really hard on making it tough for an opponent. I wish we could get more offensive rebounds early and more transition. With all of the stops we are getting, you would think we could knock a ball loose and get more fast break points. I enjoy watching a game where an opponent has a hard time scoring. We will continue to try to find a way to get some easy baskets, transition points and some of those offensive rebounds in a game." – Coach Grant on the slow offensive start for both teams in the Western Carolina game
"I am excited about Osi (Smart). He is a freshman. He is physical and does everything we ask him to do. He was three points away from a double-double. He did a great job of protecting the rim and great job of rebounding. He does a good job of screening. I am happy about his development, and hopefully, he will continue to develop and grow as we go through the season." – Coach Grant on redshirt freshman big man Osinachi Smart's play against Western Carolina with Jarrell Brantley still out of the lineup
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