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Cougars win big against Wildcats

Cougars win big against Wildcats

In a match-up against fellow South Division rivals the Davidson Wildcats, the Cougars proved victorious in an 86-78 win, defining the odds after four starting players were fouled out. “It was a great win for our guys and our team,” said interim head coach Mark Byington. “I’m proud of them. They’ve been through a lot....
Mens basketball walk away with a win after hard struggle

Mens basketball walk away with a win after hard struggle

The College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team won their second game in a row against Western Carolina, 62-58, on Thursday night. “By no means, was it a pretty win, but we will take it,” said interim head coach Mark Byington. Sophomore Nori Johnson crushed his previous career high of 15 points against Davidson in January...
Men’s basketball defeated, three games in a row

Men’s basketball defeated, three games in a row

The Cougars helped break the Furman Paladins’ nine game losing streak after they lost 63-69 Thursday evening in TD Arena. The loss to the Paladins puts them at three in a row, the first time since the 2007-08 season. The first half started relatively slow, with both teams scoring back-to-back and refusing to allow a...
Cougars snap two game losing streak

Cougars snap two game losing streak

The men’s basketball team made a triumphant return to TD Arena Saturday night when the Cougar defense completely shut down Elon, ending the night with a 63-44 win and career highs for many of the players. Freshman Adjehi Baru (Abidjan, Ivory Coast) posted his first double-double of the season with 12 rebounds and a career...
Men’s basketball suffers devastating loss against UNCG

Men’s basketball suffers devastating loss against UNCG

The men’s basketball team experienced a last minute 73-66 loss against the UNCG Spartans when their lead was taken during the final minutes of the game. Though the Cougars highest lead was only six points, they were able to maintain a constant possession of the ball and the score throughout the majority of the game...
CofC men’s basketball claw out win against Tennessee

CofC men’s basketball claw out win against Tennessee

The College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team is on a five game winning streak after winning their seventh home game of the season against the University of Tennessee’s Volunteers. For the second year in a row, CofC was able to shut down fellow SEC rivals UT with a final score of 71-65 after making a...
Cougars experience triumphant win after double overtime

Cougars experience triumphant win after double overtime

The men’s basketball team posted a huge 87-85 win against Chattanooga Saturday night. The Cougars, who are ranked No. 80 nationally, are now riding a four-game winning streak that includes two Southern Conference games. The first half started slow with both teams barely breaking 20 points by halftime. CofC had to quickly adapt and adjust...
Women’s soccer 3-0 win advances them in tournament

Women’s soccer 3-0 win advances them in tournament

The College of Charleston women’s soccer team clawed out a 3-0 win against sixth seed Elon in the opening round of the Southern Conference Championship on Sunday at Patriots Point. The third seeded CofC team has now earned its tied-for-program-best 12th win of the season. “It was a great way to start the Southern Conference...
Men’s basketball wins first exhibition game of the season

Men’s basketball wins first exhibition game of the season

The College of Charleston men’s basketball team opened the season with a win against NCAA Division II Queens University of Charlotte 89-65, in the first exhibition game of the season. The Cougars kept their lead during the entire game, and gained further advantage during the second half, improving to a double-digit lead. The five starting...

Cougars suffer second loss in a row against Elon

The men’s soccer team saw a similar scenario play out at Patriots Point on Tuesday night when they lost 1-0 against Elon just days after losing to UNC Greensboro. The first and only goal was made during the 23rd minute of the first half when Elon’s Matt Wescoe was able to head the ball into...
Cougars fall to UNC Greensboro

Cougars fall to UNC Greensboro

The men’s soccer team lost 1-0 against UNC Greensboro in a Southern Conference game on Saturday night at Patriots Point. Barely 12 minutes into the first half, UNCG scored the first and only goal of the night after an opening in the Cougar defense left a wide open shot for the Spartans to take advantage...
Men’s soccer suffers loss, then scoreless game over fall break

Men’s soccer suffers loss, then scoreless game over fall break

The College of Charleston men’s soccer team lost 4-2 against No. 2 North Carolina on Friday night in a constant to-and-fro fight for the win. The Cougars took the first lead in the first 16 minutes of the game when Robbie Benson found an opening and passed to Eric Fornell who was able to score...