The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 65 – College of Charleston 80
Record: CSU (0-2) – CofC (2-0)
Location: TD Arena (Charleston, S.C.)
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team fell 80-65 to the College of Charleston in the crosstown matchup Friday morning at TD Arena.
Despite the loss, junior Alaina Nettles recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while redshirt junior guard Asha Sra continued her strong start to the season with a career-high 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting. The Buccaneers shot 41.4 percent from the field and knocked down 11 three-pointers, but couldn't overcome the Cougars' advantage on the glass and in second-chance points.
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:
- Asha Sra - 20 points, 8-11 FG, 3-3 3PT, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
- Alaina Nettles - 13 points, 10 rebounds, 5-10 FG, 3-3 FT
College of Charleston Individuals:
- Taryn Barbot - 22 points, 4-6 3PT, 8 rebounds
- Taylor Barbot - 14 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists
- Grace Ezebilo - 13 points, 18 rebounds
Key Team Stats
Charleston Southern shot 41.4 percent (24-58) from the floor, 39.3 percent (11-28) from three, and 60.0 percent (6-10) from the free throw line. College of Charleston finished 36.4 percent (28-77) overall, 35.0 percent (7-20) from deep, and 81.0 percent (17-21) from the stripe.
The Cougars dominated the boards with a 55-32 rebounding advantage, including 20 second-chance points to CSU's 11. Charleston Southern recorded 13 assists and forced 10 CofC turnovers, but the Cougars' edge inside (28-24 points in the paint) and free-throw differential (17-6 made) proved decisive.
Turning Point
Charleston Southern hung close through the first half, trailing 42-33 at the break behind hot shooting from Sra and Ellis. However, the Cougars opened the third quarter on a 10-4 run to build a double-digit lead they never relinquished. Grace Ezebilo's work on the glass and Taryn Barbot's outside shooting fueled the push, helping CofC extend its lead to as many as 21 midway through the fourth.
Key Stats & Notes
- Nettles' 13 points and 10 rebounds marked her first career double-double.
- Sra scored a career-high 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
- Ellis connected on three three-pointers.
- Barbitch provided a spark off the bench, hitting three triples for nine points.
Up Next
Charleston Southern hits the road next week for games at ECU and Georgia Tech.
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