Monday, December 29
Charleston, S.C.
7:00 PM
College of Charleston
vs
Drexel
Men's Basketball Hosts Drexel to Open CAA Play
12/28/2025 12:11:00 PM | Men's Basketball
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The College of Charleston men's basketball team welcomes the Drexel Dragons to TD Arena on Monday, December 29 to open CAA play. Action is set for 7:00 p.m.
STORYLINES
In order to sell and/or serve an alcoholic beverage in TD Arena, the following requirements apply:
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:
STORYLINES
- The Cougars ended non-conference play 7-6 overall with three straight victories. It marks the fifth straight season that Charleston has ended non-conference play with a winning record.
- 2025-26 marks the second straight season the Cougars have opened league play at TD Arena.
- Charleston holds the 17-10 all-time series edge over Drexel. The Dragons have had the advantage as of late, winning four of the last six meetings including in Philadelphia a season ago. However, the Dragons have not won in Charleston since 2019. Monday's contest is the only meeting between the programs this season.
- Graduate student Jlynn Counter is the current CAA Player of the Week after averaging 24.0 points on 75.0% shooting, 9.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game in wins over The Citadel and Northern Kentucky. He went off for 22 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the floor in an 82-78 win over The Citadel. Counter also pulled down seven boards and dished out six assists. The guard posted a double-double in the Cougars' 85-74 victory at Northern Kentucky, rattling off 26 points on a 9-of-13 shooting clip before finishing with 11 rebounds and six helpers.
- Connor Hickman has provided veteran leadership for the Cougars, scoring in double-figures in seven of his eight contests so far this season in a team leading 33.1 minutes per game.
- Redshirt-sophomore Chol Machot currently ranks tenth in the nation in total blocks (33) and 13th in blocks per game (2.54). The Australia native has recorded a block in all but one contest this season.
- Junior Christian Reeves has recorded back-to-back double-doubles entering Monday's contest, the first two of his career.
- The program is approaching its 1,400 overall victory, currently sitting at 1,390 all-time wins.
- Drexel enters Monday's contest 6-7 overall after non-conference play. Zach Spikers' program ended the non-conference slate with a 74-56 win over Maine at home on December 21. Victor Panov led the Dragons with 19 points.
- Shane Blakeney paces Drexel on the year with 12.9 points per game followed by Kevon Vanderhorst with 11.2. Villiam Garcia Adsten controls the glass, grabbing 6.2 rebounds per game.
- The Dragons returns ten players from the 2024-25 season.
- Journey League will take the floor for a halftime scrimmage during Monday's contest.
- Founded in 2016 in North Carolina by Michael Schoor, Laura Meshwork & Cal Maxwell -- Journey League now serves more than 400 athletes year-round in 8 cities in North Carolina and Ohio. Journey League's mission is to be a unifying, safe and inclusive place for Special Needs Teens and Young Adults to play basketball, be active and make new friends. Journey League celebrates diversity, sportsmanship and the opportunity to be a beacon of hope for all!
- To learn more, click here.
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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!
- Fans can watch the broadcast live on FloCollege and CW Sports 2.2 in Charleston with the Voice of the Cougars Everett German and Danny Johnson. Mike Ward and Dalton Bolon will have the call on the Varsity App.
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