Charleston Southern University Athletics
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South Florida
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| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston So. | 33 | 38 | 71 |
| South Fla. | 43 | 55 | 98 |
11/2/2026 10:09:00 PM | Men's Basketball
TAMPA, FL – Charleston Southern men's basketball opened the 2026-27 season Monday night, falling to South Florida, 98-71, at the Yuengling Center.
CSU battled early, tying the contest at 10-10 after Nicholas Errica knocked down a three-pointer with 14:31 remaining in the first half. South Florida responded with a run to build its advantage, but the Buccaneers continued to find opportunities offensively, with Mathok Majok and Anthony Ruffolo providing a spark inside.
CSU stayed within striking distance throughout the opening half, with Errica, Jackson Crawford and DJ Hubbard helping keep the Bucs on the scoreboard. USF carried a 43-33 lead into halftime.
The Bulls extended their lead in the second half, using turnovers and transition opportunities to create separation. Charleston Southern continued to compete offensively, with Hubbard and Lase Olalere contributing inside and Errica adding to his scoring total. South Florida's offensive production proved difficult to overcome, as the Bulls finished with 98 points to secure the season-opening victory.
Notables:
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Nicholas Errica led Charleston Southern with 13 points, shooting 2-of-4 from three-point range, while adding seven rebounds and two assists.
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DJ Hubbard and Lase Olalere each finished with 11 points. Hubbard shot 5-of-10 from the field, while Olalere added six rebounds and a team-high four blocks.
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Jackson Crawford contributed nine points and a team-high four assists.
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Anthony Ruffolo and Jefferson McLamb each added seven points. Ruffolo also recorded three assists, while McLamb connected on one three-pointer.
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Mathok Majok finished with six points, five rebounds and one block, shooting a perfect 3-of-3 from the field.
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Jacob Taylor added five points, four rebounds and four assists.
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Charleston Southern scored 42 points in the paint and received 26 points from its bench.
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The Buccaneers recorded 18 assists and five blocks as a team.
Up Next:
The Bucs will be back Thursday, November 5th vs Columbia International. The game will take place at 7:00 PM at Buccaneer Fieldhouse and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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