CHARLESTON, S.C. -  Currently riding the country's longest winning streak, the No. 22 College of Charleston men's basketball team welcomes Elon to George Street for the first of two home games in two days. Action is set for 4:00 p.m. against the Phoenix.

STORYLINES

• After a 20-year absence, the College of Charleston men's basketball team is ranked in AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll coming in at No. 22 after spending last week at 23.
• The Cougars received 246 votes after lurking the receiving votes column for most of the young season. This is the Cougars' highest ranking since being No. 16 in the March 1, 1999 AP Poll.
• With 13 games remaining this season, the Cougars have already match their 17 wins from a season ago.
• At 17-1, Charleston holds the nation's longest winning streak at 16 straight victories. Their 17 wins are also the most by any team in the country so far this season. Prior to Wednesday's game in Wilmington, CAA rival UNCW held the nation's second longest win streak with 13 in a row.
• Four different Cougars scored in double-figures in Charleston 71-69 victory over the Seahawks on January 11.
• 17-1 is also the best start in CAA history. Richmond was the previous standard after opening the 1985-86 season 16-1.
• The Cougars run a ten-man rotation that sees nine Cougars average at least nine minutes. Eight different Cougars have led the team in scoring at least once so far this season.
• This will be the 31st meeting in program history for the Cougars and Phoenix dating back to 2005.

SCOUTING THE PHOENIX

• Thr Phoenix are 2-15 overall and 0-4 in CAA play.
• Sean Halloran paces Elon with 13.1 points per game followed by Zac Ervin with 11.2 points per game. 
• Max Mackinnon is the leader on the glass, grabbing 4.9 rebounds per game followed by Sam Sherry with 4.5 rebounds per game.
• Elon is coming off of a 80-71 loss at North Carolina A&T. Ervin and Mackinnon each contributed 13 points while Torrance Watson had nine rebounds.

GAME DAY REMINDERS

• Saturday's contest is officially sold out. Doors will open 1.5 hours prior to tipoff.
• Concession stands will open when doors open, and the Cougar Spirit Shop will open one hour prior to tipoff.
• The TD Arena Box Office is open Monday – Friday beginning at 9AM and opens 3 hours prior to tipoff for Saturday & Sunday games.
• If you selected mobile tickets, add your tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay App prior to arriving at TD Arena for the smoothest entry experience. 
• Don't forget the College of Charleston has implemented a Clear Bag Policy for athletics events. CLICK HERE to read the policy. 
• An ADA drop-off lane is provided in the right-hand lane traveling along Meeting Street next to TD Arena.
• For youth fans with a Kids Day ticket, replica jerseys will be available for pick-up on the concourse.