Charleston Cougars Basketball: 2025-26 Season Preview

The Charleston Cougars are gearing up for the 2025-26 basketball season, following a 21-11 record in the 2024-25 season and a second-place finish in the CAA. The team is preparing for another competitive year within the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).

2025-26 Season Highlights & Schedule

The Cougars’ schedule, as detailed on ESPN, features a mix of home and away games against challenging opponents. Here’s a look at some key matchups from the regular season:

• November 3: vs. Tusculum (W 79-58)
• November 7: @ Liberty (L 90-75)
• November 8: vs. Florida Atlantic (L 94-77)
• November 14: vs. South Carolina State (W 88-61)
• November 17: vs. Drake (L 71-62)
• November 21: vs. Massachusetts (W 69-65)
• November 23: vs. Yale (L 74-63)
• November 24: vs. Evansville (W 78-59)
• November 30: vs. Belmont (L 96-73)
• December 10: @ South Florida (L 81-75)
• December 14: vs. Charlotte (W 74-67)
• December 17: vs. The Citadel (W 82-78)
• December 21: @ Northern Kentucky (W 85-74)
• December 29: vs. Drexel (W 72-63)
• December 31: @ Elon (W 85-81)
• January 5: vs. William & Mary (W 88-79)
• January 10: vs. Hampton (W 74-70)
• January 15: @ Towson (L 61-52)
• January 17: @ Stony Brook (L 112-106 2OT)
• January 22: vs. Campbell (W 87-83)
• January 24: vs. Elon (W 80-70)
• January 29: @ Hofstra (W 66-64)
• January 31: @ Northeastern (W 89-84)
• February 5: vs. North Carolina A&T (W 78-62)
• February 9: vs. UNC Wilmington (L 76-64)

Key Players

Several players have been instrumental in the Cougars’ success. Key contributors include:

• Counter: A consistent scoring threat, leading in points in multiple games.
• Kalu: Another significant scorer, often leading the team in points.
• Machot: A strong rebounder and scorer.
• Reeves: A key player in both scoring and rebounding.

Recent News

According to the College of Charleston Athletics website, the Charleston Women’s Basketball team recently won the CAA Tournament and earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The baseball team is also preparing for the 2026 season, with single-game tickets now on sale.

Broadcast Information

As reported by WhereIsTheGame.com, Charleston Cougars games are typically broadcast on their Regional Sports Network, with select games appearing on ABC or ESPN.

Looking Ahead

The Charleston Cougars are poised for another exciting season. With a strong core of players and a challenging schedule, fans can expect competitive games and a continued push for success in the CAA. Stay updated on the team’s progress through the official athletics website and ESPN.