The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 42 – Wofford 70
Record: CSU (2-7) – WOF (4-5)
Location: Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
 
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Despite a strong opening quarter and early lead, the Charleston Southern women's basketball team was unable to withstand a second and third quarter surge by Wofford, falling 70-42 Saturday afternoon.
 
CSU led 14-13 after the first period, but Wofford took control by outscoring the Buccaneers 20-6 in the second frame and 23-10 in the third, building a margin the Bucs could not erase. The Terriers shot 66.7% in the third period alone to break the game open.
 
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:

• Thelma Barbitch: 14 points, 4-of-11 from three, 2 rebounds
• Asha Sra: 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists

Wofford Individuals:

• Queen Ikhiuwu: 17 points, 5 rebounds
• Maddie Heiss: 16 points, 9 rebounds
• Gabby Mundy: 11 points, 7 rebounds

Team Stats
CSU shot 14-of-56 (25%) from the field and 8-of-33 (24%) from three, while Wofford finished 29-of-65 (44.6%) overall and 7-of-26 (26.9%) from long range. The Terriers held a decisive 32-8 advantage in points in the paint. CSU forced six Wofford turnovers converting them into 8 points. Wofford won the rebounding battle 43-32.
 
Turning Point
After trailing just 33-20 at the half, CSU looked to reset in the third quarter, but Wofford immediately stretched the lead with a 15-4 run in the first five minutes, part of a dominant 23-10 period in which the Terriers shot 10-of-15 from the floor. The run extended Wofford's lead to 26 entering the fourth, where CSU was unable to close the gap.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Barbitch led CSU with 14 points, her fifth double-digit scoring game of the season.
• Sra scored in double figures for the fifth time as well, finishing with 13.
• Nettles grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the Bucs. 

Up Next
Charleston Southern has an 11-day break until its next contest. The Bucs will face Clemson on December 17 at 11:00 a.m. for Education Day inside the Buc Dome.

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