COLUMBUS - Fresh off appearances in the NCAA Tournament, season tickets for the 2022-23 Cougar and Lady Cougar basketball are now on sale.

Cougar supporters can purchase a season ticket package for $128, which includes entry to all regular-season games played inside the Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center.

This season, the Cougars and Lady Cougars will host nine Peach Belt Conference doubleheaders while playing four non-conference opponents. By becoming a season-ticket holder, you'll provide support to your hometown university, including aid scholarship funds and team travel costs. 

The 2022-23 season begins with a bang on Monday, Nov. 14 with the Holiday Tip-off Classic against the University of Montevallo. The Lady Cougars and the Falcons will tip at 5:30 p.m., but the fun doesn't start then. CSU will be ringing in the festive season with the lighting of the holiday lights across campus. 

The Cougars will play their first home game of the new season on Saturday, Nov. 19 against longtime rival UNC Pembroke. The Braves were one of the eight teams to reach the NCAA Southeast Region along with the Cougars.

The first doubleheader of the season comes on Dec. 15 as the Cougars and Lady Cougars take on Lander University. The Lady Bearcats are the defending PBC regular-season champions.

Other notable matchups at home include battles against Augusta University (Jan. 14), the University of North Georgia (Jan. 21), Flagler College (Feb. 4) and Georgia College (Feb. 26). 

As a reminder, all Columbus State students, faculty and staff can attend all regular-season home contests for free with a valid CSU ID. 

The Columbus State men's basketball team recorded its first 20-win season since 2016-17 last season and expectations are high once again for head coach Robert Moore. The Cougars reached the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time under Moore. 

On the women's side, head coach Matt Houser led the Lady Cougars to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four seasons after a young squad went 17-14. The majority of the players return for another season for the fourth-year head coach. 

Fans can purchase individual game tickets as well through Hometown Ticketing. Cougar fans, don't also forget to become a member of the Cougar Club today!