(Columbia, Tenn. - October 14, 2010) - - - Columbia State Community College's Chargers and Lady Chargers basketball season opens at home on Wednesday, November 3 in the Webster Athletic Center on the Columbia Campus. The women's game starts at 6 p.m. and the men's game starts at 8 p.m.

"I think we have good team chemistry and players are working extremely hard," said Jay Joyner, head men's coach. "Our first five games will be very challenging. We have a huge Freshmen Class and they will have to grow up fast competing in our tough conference."

"From a one-win season last year, this season our only goal on the floor is nothing short of the TCCAA Championship," said John McGraw, women's head coach. "Off the floor, it is important that we stay on track to graduate and academically strong."

To purchase a Booster Club Membership for the entire 2010-2011 athletic year, including the basketball and baseball/softball season, the fee is $100. Membership includes entry to all games for all family members. Individual tickets are $4 for the general public, $2 for children under 10 and senior citizens, and $2 for students with college ID.

For the entire Men's and Women's Basketball schedules, please visit http://columbiastate.edu/sports.