CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston Southern football dropped its second-straight Big South-OVC contest Saturday evening, falling to visiting Bryant, 47-24, in a high-scoring affair.

TIMES THREE
Charleston Southern got a career game from transfer wideout Will Kakavitsas Saturday, as he was responsible for each of the three touchdowns for the Buccaneer offense. The first came as a 76-yard bomb to open the second quarter, while his second of the stanza came from 23 yards out. Kakavitsas then added his third late in the fourth quarter as he hauled in a 35-yard pass from Isaiah Bess.

BABBUSH CONNECTS, AGAIN
The CSU placekicker continues to be automatic for the Charleston Southern special teams unit, as he turned in another field goal to add to his strong campaign. A 40-yarder midway through the third quarter brought the Bucs to within two scores, the closest they would be the rest of the way. Babbush was also a perfect three-for-three in PATs to also stay perfect in that category.
 
NUMBERS, NUMBERS AND MORE NUMBERS
The CSU backfield was split Saturday night as TJ Ruff and Autavius Ison shared the duties. Ruff finished with 54 yards on eight touches while Ison added 51 yards on ten carries. Kakavitsas was the star on the offensive side of the ball, catching five passes for 169 yards and three scores. Osborne was 8-15 through the air for 147 yards and two scores to go along with two picks.

On the defensive side of the ball, Charleston Southern was led by Malik Barnes, as the linebacker finished with eight stops, seven of them being solo tackles to add to a breakup. Trayson Fowler put together a strong showing as well, collecting six total stops and an interception.
 
DIFFERENCE THROUGH THE AIR
The difference in the contest was largely through the air as the Bulldogs amassed 341 yards through the air compared to CSU's 215. Bryant quarterback Zevi Eckhaus finished the night 29-37 for 338 yards and four scores but was responsible for one turnover in the Fowler pick.

RECORDS
Charleston Southern: 3-5, 1-2 Big South-OVC
Bryant: 4-4, 2-1 Big South-OVC

UP NEXT
The Buccaneers continue the short homestand Saturday, November 4, as they take on yet another opponent for the first time in the program's history. That opponent stands as Tennessee State, another Big South-OVC Association foe. Kickoff is slated for 4:00 p.m. at Buccaneer Field.