Men's Basketball Welcomes Drake to TD Arena Monday Night

Monday, November 17

Charleston, S.C.

7:00 PM

College of Charleston

Drake

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Men's Basketball Welcomes Drake to TD Arena Monday Night

11/16/2025 12:32:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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CHARLESTON, S.C. - The College of Charleston men's basketball team hosts the 2024 Charleston Classic Champion Drake Bulldogs November 17 at TD Arena. Action is set for 7:00 p.m.

STORYLINES

This will be the first ever meeting between the two programs. The contest will feature two of the last three ESPN Shriners Children's Charleston Classic champions. Charleston won the title in 2022 while Drake won last season's edition of the tournament hosted at TD Arena.
The Cougars are coming off an 88-61 victory over South Carolina State. Five Cougars contributed double-figure scoring performances in the victory. Prior to the win over the Bulldogs, Charleston had back-to-back losses for the first time since January 18-20, 2024, after falling to Liberty and Florida Atlantic at the Field of 68 Tip-Off in Lynchburg, Va.
The Cougars have produced a positive assist/turnover ratio in all five contests so far this season and have committed less than ten turnovers in three out of four.
Martin Kalu became the first Cougar in the program's Division 1 history to score in double-figures in each of his first four career games. The rookie from Germany totaled 11 points vs. Tusculum, 22 points vs. Liberty, 11 points vs. Florida Atlantic, and 12 points vs. SC State.
Christian Reeves (10) and Jaxon Prunty (7) both grabbed career-high rebounds on Friday night. The Cougars also totaled eight blocks, the highest of the Mack era, led by Chol Machot's four.
Five Cougars are averaging double-figure scoring through the first four contests, led by Kalu with 14.0 and followed by Machot (13.0), Jlynn Counter (11.0), Mister Dean (11.0), and Chris Davis Jr. (10.2).
Dean, Bryce Baker, and Will Mortimore all made their Cougars debuts during Friday's victory.

SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS

Drake enters the contest 2-2 overall and will play the program's first true road game of the season on Monday night.
The Bulldogs are coming off a home loss to SIUE this past Friday, 61-59. Both of the Bulldogs' losses this season have come by two points. Drake fell to Robert Morris on November 6 in overtime.
First year head coach Eric Henderson takes over the Bulldog program that has been to the NCAA Tournament for three consecutive years and four of the last five seasons (2020-21, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25). The 2024-25 team went 31-4 and advanced to the Round of 32 in the NCAA tournament.

6^TH MAN NIGHT

Charleston will debut a new vintage white jersey on Monday night. The first 500 students will receive a limited-edition team jersey of their own!
The Spiro Bros will deliver an electric halftime performance for Cougar fans.

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.

ALCOHOL BEVERAGE RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE REGUALTIONS

In order to sell and/or serve an alcoholic beverage in TD Arena, the following requirements apply:

Moving forward, a valid ID is required to be scanned/swiped for each transaction.
Vertical IDs will not be accepted at sales locations regardless of the individual's age.
All ID checks will be handled directly by our Aramark concession partners at each stand. EPI staff will no longer check ID's or provide wristbands.
No more than two (2) alcoholic beverages may be sold or served per transaction.

MAGNETOMETER SECURITY FEATURE

As fans enter the main entrance of TD Arena on November 3, they will see new walk-through magnetometers, or metal detectors. In addition to the existing Clear Bag and prohibited items policy at TD Arena, the magnetometers are a new added security feature to enhance the safety of our fans.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Fans will enter TD Arena at the Meeting Street entrance.
Once inside, fans will be asked to take their belongings out of their pockets and place them in a bin. This includes phone, wallet, keys, etc.
1. If you bring a bag compliant with the Clear Bag policy, your items can be placed in the bag.
EPI security staff will provide guidance on when to walk through the magnetometer and assist in retrieving your belongings after you clear through the magnetometer.
Finally, approach the pedestal ticket scanners at the base of the stairs, scan your tickets, and cheer on the Cougars!

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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