CHARLESTON, S.C. - The College of Charleston men's basketball team returns to TD Arena on Monday, December 16 to face former Southern Conference rival Wofford. Action is set for 7:00 p.m.

STORYLINES

• This is the first meeting between the Cougars and Terriers since February 28, 2013, the final meeting between the programs before the Cougars joined the CAA. Charleston holds the all-time series record at 28-8 in the Division I era while Wofford holds the 54-76 all-time record.
• Charleston, now 7-2 on the year, is coming off a thrilling 78-75 victory over Saint Joseph's on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. In a game of runs, the Hawks took their largest lead of the contest at 63-52 with 11 minutes to play. Charleston had an answer as they had all night, with Justas Stonkus, AJ Smith and Ante Brzovic leading the charge on a 15-2 run to tie the game. CofC took their first lead since 11:06 in the first half at 67-65 and never looked back.
• Smith led Charleston with 18 points off the bench, his most in a Cougar uniform. 12 of his 18 came in the second half.
• Brzovic scored his 1500th career point on a three in the opening minutes of the second half. He had 17 points, his eighth double-digit scoring outing of the season. He currently ranks 27th in the country in points per game (19.3) and 13th in the country in defensive rebounds per game (7.44).
• The Cougars were a perfect 13-13 from the free throw line in the game and currently rank 25th in the nation in free throw percentage (78.0).
• Point guard CJ Fulton ranks fourth in the nation in assist/turnover ratio (4.80). The senior tied his career best with nine assists vs. St. Joe's.

SCOUTING THE TERRIERS

• Wofford enters the contest with a 4-6 overall record, most recently dropping a 79-56 contest at Elon on December 8. The Terriers struggled from the field, shooting 29.7 percent on the night.
• Corey Tripp leads the Terriers with 13.4 points per game followed by Dillon Bailey with 11.2. Kyler Filewich controls the glass, averaging 8.6 rebounds per game. 
• Tripp paced the Terriers vs. Elon with 12 points for his ninth-straight game in double-figures. Jackson Sivills and Justin Bailey added 11 points in the contest.

CHARLESTON WINTERFEST

• Join the Cougars fo a fun-filled night with holiday themed contests, music, and more! While you're at it, bring your ugliest holiday sweater and you may be selected for our ugly sweater contest.

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We're getting in the holiday spirit tomorrow at TD Arena! Wear your best holiday sweater to cheer on the Cougs vs. Wofford. pic.twitter.com/4dpOCiVG6r

— Charleston Basketball (@CofCBasketball) December 15, 2024

GAME DAY REMINDERS

• Doors will open 1.5 hours prior to tip-off
• Concession stands will open when doors open, and the Cougar Spirit Shop will open one hour prior to tip-off.
• 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.

HOW TO WATCH

• Fans can watch the broadcast live on FloCollege or listen to the Varsity App with the Voice of the Cougars Everett German and Danny Johnson on both calls

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