CHICAGO, Ill. — The South Carolina State men's basketball team will look to continue its strong start to the 2026-27 season when the Bulldogs travel to face Chicago State on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Jones Convocation Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET).

Under head coach Erik Martin, South Carolina State (2-0) enters the nonconference matchup riding a two-game winning streak after opening the season with a convincing 94-55 victory over Morris College on Nov. 2, followed by a 78-70 road win over USC Upstate on Nov. 6.

The Bulldogs have displayed a balanced offensive attack through their first two contests, averaging 86.0 points per game while holding opponents to 62.5 points per outing. SC

State has also established a strong presence on the glass, averaging 45.0 rebounds per game compared with 34.5 for its opponents.

Sophomore guard Noah Treadwell leads the Bulldogs in scoring, averaging 12.5 points per game. The Atlanta native has connected on seven 3-pointers through two games and leads the team with 25 total points.

Freshman guard Christian Barnes has provided an offensive spark off the bench, averaging 9.5 points per contest while shooting 50% from the field and beyond the 3-point arc.

Barnes has knocked down five 3-pointers in his first two appearances.

Mitchell Taylor has contributed 9.0 points and a team-high 4.5 assists per game while shooting a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.

DeShaun Jackson has also been instrumental in the Bulldogs' early success, averaging 8.5 points, 4.5 assists and a team-leading 3.5 steals per game. Jackson is shooting 57.1% from the field.

Inside, Chris Parker leads the Bulldogs with 8.5 rebounds per contest, while Jayden Pretty adds 6.0 rebounds and 8.5 points per game. Teon Tindal has contributed 8.5 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 53.8% from the floor.

Defensively, South Carolina State has been aggressive in creating turnovers, recording 26 steals through two games for an average of 13.0 per contest. The Bulldogs have forced 44 turnovers while committing just 21, giving them a plus-11.5 turnover margin.

SC State has also recorded 10 blocked shots, led by Andre Ngombaie with six blocks and Derwin Hodge Jr. with three.

Monday's contest against Chicago State presents another early-season road challenge as the Bulldogs seek their third consecutive victory and second road win of the season.

With a balanced scoring attack, strong rebounding and disruptive defense, South Carolina State will look to carry its early momentum into the matchup with the Cougars.

SC State Players to Watch

• Noah Treadwell (G): 12.5 points per game, seven 3-pointers made.
• Christian Barnes (G): 9.5 points per game, 50% shooting from 3-point range.
• Mitchell Taylor (G): 9.0 points and 4.5 assists per game.
• DeShaun Jackson (G): 8.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 steals per game.
• Chris Parker (F): Team-leading 8.5 rebounds per game.
• Jayden Pretty: 8.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.
• Andre Ngombaie: Team-leading six blocked shots.

Game Information
Matchup: South Carolina State (2-0) at Chicago State
Date: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET
Location: Jones Convocation Center, Chicago, Illinois
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