CHARLESTON, S.C. - The College of Charleston men's basketball team will look win 28 on Saturday when the Stony Brook Seawolves come to TD Arena. The regular season finale also serves as Senior Day for Charleston's four graduate students
Ryan Larson,
Dalton Bolon,
Jaylon Scott and
Pat Robinson III. Senior Day will begin at 11:45 with action on the court set for 12:00 p.m.
STORYLINES
- Charleston won their nation leading 27th game on Thursday over Towson in front of a sold out TD Arena. The Cougars were down by as much as ten before storming back to take the 83-75 victory. Six Cougars scored in double-figures in the win.
- The win moved the Cougars to 27-3 and solidified the winningest season of Coach Pat Kelsey's career thus far. His previous high was 26-7 during 2016- 2017 at Winthrop.
- The Cougars' 27 wins prior to the CAA Championship are the most in league history. The previous mark was set by UNCW with 26 regular season victories in 2016-17.
- Charleston continues to lead the nation in offensive rebounds per game (13.86) and ranks third in bench points per game (33.45). The Cougars' 89.7 winning percentage is second only to No. 1 Houston.
- With a win vs. Stony Brook, Charleston will clinch at least a share of the regular season CAA championship. CofC would take the outright title with a Cougar win and Hofstra loss to Northeastern.
- Jaylon Scott had one his best statistical performances of the season vs. Towson with 12 points and 8 rebounds, going 4-for-6 from the field.
- This will be just the second all-time meeting between Charleston and Stony Brook. Charleston won the first contest 79-56 on December 21, 1998 in the Holy City. The Seawolves are in their first season as members of the CAA.
- Stony Brook is coming off a 76-69 loss at UNCW on Thursday. Keenan Fitzmorris led the Seawolves with 25 points going 9-for-14 from the field.
SCOUTING THE SEAWOLVES
- Tyler Stephenson-Moore leads Stony Brook with 14.9 points per game followed by Frankie Policelli with 13.1
- Policelli controls the glass as well for the Seawolves, averaging 9.2 boards per game.
- Stony Brook leads the CAA in team free throws percentage with a 74.5% efficiency from the line. Charleston ranks third at 74.1%.
SENIOR DAY
- In order to help give our seniors the recognition they deserve, all fans are asked to be in their seats at 11:45 a.m. for the pre-game ceremony.Â
- Cougar supporters not able to attend Saturday's contest can watch the ceremony here beginning at 11:45 a.m.
- Fans should also download the CUE Live App for the light show synced with starting lineup introductions. QR codes will also be accessible in TD Arena to join the fun. The CUE Live app will only work on mobile devices.
CBS SPORTS NETWORK
- Saturday's home game will be the second of two straight contests for the Cougars on CBS Sports Network with John Fanta and John Giannini on the call.
- As always, fans can listen live with the Voice of the Cougars Everett German on the Varsity App.Â
GAMEDAY 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. There will also be cash only satellite beer and water areas around the concourse.Â
- 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.Â
- Don't forget the College of Charleston has implemented a Clear Bag Policy for athletics events. CLICK HERE to read the policy.Â
- An ADA drop-off lane is provided in the right-hand lane traveling along Meeting Street next to TD Arena.