Charleston Southern University Athletics

The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 62 – East Carolina 91
Record: CSU (0-3) – ECU (2-1)
Location: Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum

GREENVILLE, N.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team dropped a 91-62 decision to East Carolina at Williams Arena Tuesday night.

The Buccaneers jumped out to an early 17-13 lead after the first quarter, connecting on four three-pointers in the opening frame. However, the Pirates responded with a dominant second quarter, outscoring CSU 32-8 to seize control. Despite the strong start, the Bucs were unable to recover as ECU's depth and transition play carried them to the win.

Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:

• Alba Garcia: 16 points, 5-13 FG, 4-9 3PT
• Thelma Barbitch: 13 points, 3-7 3PT

East Carolina Individuals:

• Taylor Barner: 32 points, 13-22 FG, 4-11 3PT
• Keanna Rembert: 12 points, 6 rebounds

Key Team Stats
Charleston Southern shot 41.1 percent (23-56) from the floor, 33.3 percent (10-30) from three, and 54.5 percent (6-11) from the free throw line.

East Carolina finished 45.9 percent (34-74) overall, 44.0 percent (11-25) from deep, and 75.0 percent (12-16) at the stripe.

The Pirates capitalized on 24 CSU turnovers, converting them into 31 points, and outscored the Buccaneers 38-18 in the paint. ECU also held a 41-35 rebounding edge and used 14 steals to generate fast-break opportunities, posting 28 fast-break points to CSU's 10.

Turning Point
Charleston Southern led for over four minutes early, using crisp ball movement and outside shooting to take a 7-point edge midway through the first quarter. However, ECU turned up the defensive pressure in the second frame, forcing 11 turnovers and outscoring CSU 32-8 in the quarter. The Pirates' quick transition offense flipped the game's momentum, turning a four-point deficit into a double-digit lead they never relinquished.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Garcia's 16 points led CSU highlighted by four three-pointers.
• Sra filled the stat sheet with 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
• Barbitch provided a spark off the bench with 13 points and three triples.
• CSU knocked down 10 three-pointers.

Up Next
Charleston Southern continues its road trip and faces Georgia Tech on Thursday, November 13 in Atlanta.

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