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CHICAGO, Ill. – Success at Chicago State University continues to extend far beyond competition venues, as Cougar student-athletes delivered another strong academic performance during the Spring 2026 semester.]]>Spring 2026 Academic Success Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:00:00 CST29443https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-chicago-state-mens-basketball-to-host-team-camp-august-1-2.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-chicago-state-mens-basketball-to-host-team-camp-august-1-2.aspxMen's Basketball

CHICAGO, Ill. — Chicago State University Men's Basketball will host its annual Team Camp on August 1-2, 2026, at the Jones Convocation Center on the campus of Chicago State University. The two-day camp is designed to provide boys basketball teams with a competitive summer experience focused on development, exposure and high-level competition.]]>Men's Basketball Team Camp Mon, 1 Jun 2026 16:07:00 CST29440https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-basketball-cougars-shine-bright-at-the-69th-annual-honors-convocation-ceremony.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/4/23/mens-basketball-cougars-shine-bright-at-the-69th-annual-honors-convocation-ceremony.aspxMen's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, General, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Triathlon, Football

CHICAGO, Ill. (April 26, 2026) - Chicago State University honored the academic and leadership achievements of its student-athletes and athletic representatives during the 69th Annual Honors Convocation Ceremony, held April 26, 2026, at the Jones Convocation Center. The event highlighted the commitment, resilience, and scholarly excellence that define Cougar Athletics.]]>Honors Convocation Ceremony Highlight Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:30:00 CST29407https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-chicago-state-assistant-coach-torrence-johnson-invited-to-2026-silver-waves-media-power-lunch.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/23/mens-basketball-chicago-state-assistant-coach-torrence-johnson-invited-to-2026-silver-waves-media-power-lunch.aspxMen's Basketball

CHICAGO, Ill. — Chicago State men's basketball assistant coach Torrence Johnson has been invited to the 4th Annual 2026 Silver Waves Media Power Lunch on Thursday, April 2, at IU Indy. The event, which will feature top coaches from across the country who are primed to become future head coaches, recognizes rising leaders and influential voices shaping the next generation of basketball.]]>Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Torrence Johnson named Rising Star"Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 CST29354https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-chicago-state-battles-hard-in-nec-quarterfinals-against-liu.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-chicago-state-battles-hard-in-nec-quarterfinals-against-liu.aspxMen's Basketball

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Chicago State fell to LIU, 79-75, in a closely contested game on Wednesday night at the Steinberg Wellness Center during the NEC Quarterfinals. CSU (7-25, 5-13 NEC) managed to score 32 points in the paint but was unable to overcome LIU's (22-10, 15-3 NEC) seven three-pointers.]]>Men's Basketball was named the eighth seed for the NEC basketball tournament Wed, 4 Mar 2026 20:44:00 CST29339https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/3/chicago-states-cj-ray-named-to-the-2025-26-northeast-conference-mens-basketball-third-team-all-conference.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/3/3/chicago-states-cj-ray-named-to-the-2025-26-northeast-conference-mens-basketball-third-team-all-conference.aspxMen's Basketball

CHICAGO, Ill. — Chicago State men's basketball senior forward CJ Ray, a 6-foot-6 native of Four Oaks, N.C., has been named to the 2025–26 Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Third Team All-Conference, the league announced today. The honor comes in Ray's first season with the Cougars, where he made an immediate impact as one of the NEC's most versatile and productive forwards.]]>Men's Basketball Student Athlete CJ Ray named to the NEC All Conference third team Tue, 3 Mar 2026 13:30:00 CST29334https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-chicago-state-mens-basketball-clinches-no-8-seed-to-compete-in-the-nec-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-chicago-state-mens-basketball-clinches-no-8-seed-to-compete-in-the-nec-quarterfinals.aspxMen's BasketballSat, 28 Feb 2026 17:32:00 CST29330https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-marcus-tankersley-leads-cougars-in-defeat-at-wagner.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-marcus-tankersley-leads-cougars-in-defeat-at-wagner.aspxMen's Basketball

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Chicago State (7-24, 5-13 NEC) fell to Wagner College (13-16, 8-10 NEC) with a final score of 80-61 on Saturday at the Spiro Sports Center Athletic Complex. This game marked the end of the regular season, adding extra significance to the matchup for both teams. Despite a strong 32 points in the paint, the Cougars couldn't overcome Wagner's 11 three-pointers and 43 total rebounds.]]>Marcus TankersleySat, 28 Feb 2026 13:57:00 CST29328https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/2/26/mens-basketball-cougars-show-resilience-against-liu-in-73-56-defeat.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/2/26/mens-basketball-cougars-show-resilience-against-liu-in-73-56-defeat.aspxMen's Basketball

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Chicago State fell to LIU 73-56 at the Steinberg Wellness Center. CSU (7-23, 5-12 NEC) was led by its bench, which contributed 30 points in the game.]]>Ray_CJ_CCSUThu, 26 Feb 2026 20:42:00 CST29326https://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-cougars-celebrate-senior-night-with-70-51-victory.aspxhttps://gocsucougars.com/news/2026/2/21/mens-basketball-cougars-celebrate-senior-night-with-70-51-victory.aspxMen's Basketball

CHICAGO, Illinois — Chicago State (7-22, 5-11 NEC) secured a decisive 70-51 victory over Central Connecticut State (16-11, 10-6 NEC) on Saturday at the Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center to close out the regular season at home. The Cougars capitalized on turnovers, scoring 14 points off Central Connecticut State's 14 turnovers while also benefiting from a strong bench performance contributing 35 points. The game was particularly special for the Cougars as it was Senior Night, honoring players Marcus Tankersley, Stephen "Tank" Byard, Corey Sands, Joseph Owens, Braelon Bush, Dailliss Cox, and CJ Ray.]]>Men's Basketball Seniors posing for Senior Day Picture center court Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:33:00 CST29319