Thursday, November 11
Charleston, S.C.
7 PM
College of Charleston
1-0,0-0CAA
106
vs
74
South Carolina State
0-2,0-0MEAC
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina St. | 32 | 42 | 74 |
| Col. of Charleston | 55 | 51 | 106 |
CofC Erupts for 106-74 Win over South Carolina State to Begin Pat Kelsey Era
11/11/2021 10:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
John Meeks led all scorers with 19 points
Charleston, S.C. — The Pat Kelsey coaching era at the College of Charleston began with a resounding 106-74 win over South Carolina State on Thursday night at TD Arena. The Cougars erupted for their most points in a season opener since the 1972-73 campaign.
CofC improved to 9-2 in its last 11-season openers and have now won eight straight such games since the 2014-15 campaign. Kelsey got his first victory at the helm and is now just 13 wins shy of 200 in his career.
Senior John Meeks scored 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting to lead six Cougars in double figures. Eleven Cougars found the scoring column on an electric night at TD Arena that saw 4,448 fans in attendance.
CofC shot 48 percent and outrebounded South Carolina State 57-38. The Cougars outpaced the Bulldogs 54-34 in points in the paint. CofC forced 21 South Carolina State turnovers in a stingy defensive effort.
Key Cougars
Game Notes
The Cougars continue The Rising Coaches Classic tomorrow night against Lipscomb at TD Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET. CofC and Lipscomb face off for the first time in their program histories.
CofC improved to 9-2 in its last 11-season openers and have now won eight straight such games since the 2014-15 campaign. Kelsey got his first victory at the helm and is now just 13 wins shy of 200 in his career.
Senior John Meeks scored 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting to lead six Cougars in double figures. Eleven Cougars found the scoring column on an electric night at TD Arena that saw 4,448 fans in attendance.
CofC shot 48 percent and outrebounded South Carolina State 57-38. The Cougars outpaced the Bulldogs 54-34 in points in the paint. CofC forced 21 South Carolina State turnovers in a stingy defensive effort.
Key Cougars
- John Meeks chipped in 19 points, reaching that mark for the sixth consecutive game dating back to last season at Bucknell.
- Junior Brenden Tucker ripped off 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including a 4-of-4 effort from deep. The 17 points marked his most since Jan. 17, 2021.
- Senior Osinachi Smart anchored the paint, narrowly missing a double-double with 10 points (matching a career-high) and eight rebounds.
- Freshman Reyne Smith poured in 11 points on three triples in his collegiate debut.
Game Notes
- CofC's 57 rebounds matched the Cougars' single-game record in the Division I era (57 vs. Longwood, Dec. 29, 2005).
- Coach Kelsey improved to 8-2 in season-openers as a head coach.
- CofC improved to 18-7 overall and 12-2 in the Division I era against South Carolina State.
The Cougars continue The Rising Coaches Classic tomorrow night against Lipscomb at TD Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET. CofC and Lipscomb face off for the first time in their program histories.
Team Stats
SCSt
CC
FG%
.361
.475
3FG%
.200
.357
FT%
.675
.690
RB
38
57
TO
21
16
STL
5
10
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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