Sam Orme, Tyler Lundblade propel Belmont to 96-73 victory over Charleston
Sam Orme and Tyler Lundblade both scored 18 points and Belmont beat Charleston 96-734 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
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Belmont visits Kalu and Charleston (SC)
Charleston (SC) hosts the Belmont Bruins after Martin Kalu scored 21 points in Charleston (SC)'s 78-59 win against the Evansville Purple Aces4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Kalu and Charleston (SC) host Belmont
Charleston (SC) hosts the Belmont Bruins after Martin Kalu scored 21 points in Charleston (SC)'s 78-59 win over the Evansville Purple Aces5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Mister Dean - Will miss rest of season Dean (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.
Impact Dean hasn't played since the win over UMass, and now it's been revealed why. The guard will miss the rest of the 2025-26 campaign. Dean finished the 2025-26 season with averages of 10.3 points, 3.7 boards and 3.0 assists per game in three appearances.
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Players Era headlines list of Thanksgiving-week offerings on the college basketball slate
The Players Era, Maui Invitational, Fort Myers Tip-Off and Battle 4 Atlantis are part of a holiday-week schedule for AP Top 25 teamsNOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Kalu scores 21 as Charleston beats Evansville 78-59
Led by Martin Kalu's 21 points, the Charleston Cougars defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 78-59 on MondayNOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Mister Dean - Dealing with knee ailment Dean is dealing with a knee injury, per Dean Wendel of the Daily Collegian.
Impact Dean picked up a knee injury against UMass and hasn't played since. The sophomore guard is averaging 10.3 points and 3.0 rebounds this season, and his next chance to play will come against Evansville on Nov. 24.
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Evansville Purple Aces and the Charleston (SC) Cougars play in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
The Evansville Purple Aces face the Charleston (SC) Cougars at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin IslandsNOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press
Townsend's 32 lead Yale past Charleston 74-63 at Paradise Jam
The Yale Bulldogs defeated the Charleston Cougars 74-63 led by Nick Townsend's 32 points at the Paradise JamNOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press
Why top college basketball teams are flocking to the Players Era tournament
The Players Era has quickly become a top early season college basketball tournamentNOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press
Charleston (SC) Cougars and the Yale Bulldogs square off in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
The Charleston (SC) Cougars face the Yale Bulldogs at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin IslandsNOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press
Connor Hickman - Granted eligibility temporarily A Charleston court approved a temporary injunction that will temporarily grant Hickman eligibility until the NCAA makes a final ruling on his pending medical hardship waiver, Scott...
Impact The NCAA is slated to make a ruling on Hickman's waiver request Nov. 25, but in the meantime, he'll be able to suit up for Charleston. Hickman was limited to 13 appearances with Cincinnati last season due to a foot injury that required surgery. Considering he hasn't played in a game since Jan. 7, 2025, Hickman's minutes could be monitored.
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Champions Classic: No. 17 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Kentucky, No. 5 Duke vs. No. 24 Kansas
The Champions Classic continues to showcase top college basketball programsNOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Drake secures 71-62 victory over Charleston
Led by Jalen Quinn's 17 points, the Drake Bulldogs defeated the Charleston Cougars 71-62 on MondayNOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Last Night in College Basketball: Sarah Strong is a Problem Without a Solution
Sarah Strong has been unstoppable, South Carolina wins the battle of USCs, Houston survived Auburn, a school record for threes and more from...NOVEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS
Yates, Diallo double up to send Washington past Washington State 81-69
Wesley Yates III scored 26 points and Washington beat Washington State 81-69NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press
Kalu scores 12, Charleston (SC) downs South Carolina State 88-61
Led by Martin Kalu's 12 points, the Charleston (SC) Cougars defeated the South Carolina State Bulldogs 88-61 on FridayNOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press
Bryce Baker - Inefficient in return from injury Baker (groin) contributed three points (1-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) in 19 minutes during Friday's 88-61 win over South Carolina State.
Impact Baker managed to log 19 minutes and deliver three points, though he was far from efficient after missing all but one of his six shots from the field. Baker should add depth off the bench for Charleston, but he's not expected to have a big role in fantasy any time soon.
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Mister Dean - Available vs. SCSU Dean (calf) is available for Friday's game against South Carolina State, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.
Impact Dean's 2025-26 season will begin Friday. As part of USC Upstate, he logged 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game. Dean was Big South Freshman of the Year last season, so despite a relatively big move up, expectations are high for him.
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Porter leads Liberty against Florida Atlantic after 23-point game
Liberty hosts the Florida Atlantic Owls after Colin Porter scored 23 points in Liberty's 90-75 victory against the Charleston (SC) CougarsNOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press
Carlyle's 14 lead Florida Atlantic past Charleston 94-77
Led by Kanaan Carlyle's 14 points, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the Charleston Cougars 94-77 on SaturdayNOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press
Porter's 23 lead Liberty over Charleston 90-75
Led by Colin Porter's 23 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Charleston Cougars 90-75 on FridayNOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press
Bryce Baker - Out vs. Liberty Baker is out for Friday's game against Liberty due to a groin injury, Jeff Goodman of On3.com reports.
Impact Baker is day-to-day, and while he won't play against Liberty, it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up against Florida Atlantic on Saturday. Baker averaged 7.4 points and 3.1 rebounds last season while shooting 40 percent from three-point range.
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Connor Hickman - Ineligible to play Hickman (foot/ineligible) remains out for the time being and will miss more time aside from Friday's game against Liberty, Jeff Goodman of On3.com.
Impact Hickman received a waiver for an additional year of eligibility this offseason, but it seems the NCAA has reversed course and has now deemed him ineligible. It's unclear when he'll be able to return to the court.
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Mister Dean - Will miss at least one week Dean (calf) will be sidelined for at least one week, according to Jeff Goodman of On3.com.
Impact Dean didn't play in the season opener, and while he was deemed to be "very close" to returning, he'll be sidelined for at least a week. Dean averaged 15.7 points and 5.5 rebounds last season at USC Upstate, and when healthy, he figures to be a regular starter for Charleston.
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