College of Charleston Hosts South Carolina State on Nov. 14

The College of Charleston men’s basketball team hosts South Carolina State at TD Arena on Sunday, November 14, at 2 p.m. The Cougars enter the matchup with a 3-0 record following a recent road victory at Temple, according to College of Charleston Athletics.

The Cougars secured their first road win of the John Groce era this past Wednesday, defeating Temple 91-81. That victory helped the team maintain a perfect start to the 2026-27 season.

Tavari Johnson led the charge in that contest, scoring 32 points. Johnson shot 13-of-16 from the field and went a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc, marking his third 30-point performance in his college career.

Statistical dominance at TD Arena

The Cougars have established a consistent pattern of high-volume scoring and accuracy. In their first three games of the season, Charleston has shot 57.3 percent or better from the floor. This offensive rhythm is supported by strong performances at the free-throw line, where the team went 23-of-29 during Wednesday’s win against the Owls.

Max Green recorded a career-high 11 free throws made on 12 attempts, finishing with 15 total points. Ben Bradford added 19 points to the tally, with 17 of those coming in the second half of the Temple game.

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The following table breaks down the recent scoring and efficiency metrics for the Cougars’ primary contributors:

Player	Points Scored	Key Performance Metric
Tavari Johnson	32	13-16 from the field
Ben Bradford	19	17 points in the second half
Max Green	15	11-of-12 free throws

The Bulldogs look to rebound

South Carolina State travels to Charleston to face College of Charleston. Head coach Erik Martin is in his fifth season with the Bulldogs, and the team currently holds a 3-1 record. The Bulldogs are coming off a 99-59 loss to Notre Dame on November 11.

Noah Treadwell serves as the primary scoring threat for South Carolina State, averaging 12.3 points per game. Treadwell has accounted for 13 of the 31 three-pointers made by the team so far this season, College of Charleston Athletics reported.

History favors the home team in this matchup. Charleston holds a 19-7 all-time record against South Carolina State, a series that dates back to 1974. The Cougars have won the last 11 meetings between the two programs, including an 88-61 victory when they last played at TD Arena on November 14, 2025.

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Security and entry protocols for fans

Attendees heading to the game should plan for updated entry procedures at the Meeting Street entrance. Following the implementation of walk-through magnetometers, or metal detectors, at the main entrance on November 2, security staff required fans to place belongings such as phones, wallets, and keys into bins before passing through the detectors.

The venue also maintains a strict Clear Bag Policy for all athletic events. To ensure a smooth entry, College of Charleston Athletics recommends that fans add their tickets to an Apple Wallet or Google Pay app before arriving at the arena.

For those purchasing beverages, the following regulations apply at TD Arena:

A valid ID must be scanned or swiped for every transaction.
Vertical IDs are not accepted at sales locations.
A limit of two alcoholic beverages per transaction is enforced.

The Cougars will look to extend their winning streak before traveling to the Midwest for a midweek game against Drake on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. EST.