Charleston Southern Buccaneers men's basketball
College basketball team
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The Charleston Southern Buccaneers men's basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents Charleston Southern University in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Big South Conference. The Buccaneers made their only appearance in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 1997.
(capacity: 11,475 / 881)
| Charleston Southern Buccaneers men's basketball | |||
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| University | Charleston Southern University | ||
| Head coach | Saah Nimley (2nd season) | ||
| Location | North Charleston, South Carolina | ||
| Arena | North Charleston Coliseum & Buccaneer Field House (capacity: 11,475 / 881) | ||
| Conference | Big South | ||
| Nickname | Buccaneers | ||
| Colors | Blue and gold[1] | ||
| NCAA Division I tournament appearances | |||
| 1997 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1986, 1987, 1995, 1997 | |||
| Conference regular-season champions | |||
| 1986, 1987, 2013, 2015 | |||
History
NCAA tournament results
Charleston Southern has competed in the NCAA tournament once, in 1997; the Buccaneers lost to UCLA 109–75 in the first round.[2]
NIT results
Charleston Southern has competed in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) twice. Their combined record is 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | First Round | Southern Miss | L 71–78 |
| 2015 | First Round | Old Dominion | L 56–65 |
CIT results
The Buccaneers have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT), one time. Their record is 1–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | First Round Second Round | Florida Atlantic Hampton | W 68–66 L 67–73 |
