Men's Basketball Hosts Northeastern Sponsored by Anchor Heating & Air

Saturday, January 18

Charleston, S.C.

5:00 PM

College of Charleston

Northeastern

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Men's Basketball Hosts Northeastern Sponsored by Anchor Heating & Air

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CHARLESTON, S.C. - The College of Charleston men's basketball team returns home on Saturday, January 18 when the Northeastern Huskies travel to TD Arena. Action is set for 5:00 p.m. and is sponsored by Anchor Heating & Air.

STORYLINES

The Cougars have been on the road for three straight leagues contests. Since 2022, the Cougars are 37-4 at TD Arena with 32 consecutive sellouts.
Charleston holds the 12-11 all-time series edge over Northeastern and have won the last five meetings between the programs.
Charleston is coming off a 67-61 come from behind victory over Campbell on Thursday night in Buies Creek to move to 14-4 overall and 4-1 in CAA play. After trailing for the majority of the second half, back-to-back Derrin Boyd triples gave Charleston the 63-60 lead with one minute to play. Clutch free throws from Tavarez helped sealed the 67-61 victory.
Lazar Djokovic recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. His 15 boards are the most by a Cougar this season. Boyd and Deywilk Tavarez led Charleston with 15 points each while AJ Smith joined them in double-figures with ten.
Chris Mack's squad ranks 22nd in the nation in defensive rebounds per game (28.11). Individually, senior point guard CJ Fulton leads the nation in assist/turnover ratio (4.52) and is 21st in total assists (104). He needs just two assists vs. the Huskies to reach 500 career helpers.
Fellow senior Ante Brzovic ranks 11th in the country in total made field goals (130) and 16th in defensive rebounds per game (7.06).
Four different Cougars are currently averaging double-figure scoring - Brzovic (18.2), Tavarez (13.1), Boyd (12.4), and Smith (10.4).

SCOUTING THE HUSKIES

The Huskies, 10-8 overall and 2-3 in the CAA, are coming off a 80-72 loss at UNCW on Thursday night despite shooting 54% from the field and having two players tally 20 points on the night.
Rashad King leads Northeastern, ranking fifth in the CAA with 17.3 points per game in league play. He's reached 20 points six times this season, including a career-high 27 points on three occasions. The Huskies are averaging 68.8 points per game and shooting 45% as a team on the road, with five players averaging double figures.
Northeastern leads the CAA and is 43rd in the nation averaging 4.8 blocks per game

HALL OF FAME

The 2025 College of Charleston Athletics Hall of Fame class will be inducted at halftime of Saturday's contest.
This year's star-studded class includes volleyball program digs leader Marie Dobrenz, baseball program home run leader Matt Leeds, Olympic sailor Juan Maegli, NCAA track & field qualifier Emily Smith, SoCon Golfer of the Year Angie Hill, and legendary men's soccer coach Ralph Lundy.

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 The CW Lowcountry with the Voice of the Cougars Everett German and Danny Johnson on both calls.
Saturday will mark the season debut of Mike Ward and Dean Stephens on the Varsity Network call.