The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 40 – Georgia Tech 87
Record: CSU (0-4) – GT (2-1)
Location: McCamish Pavilion

ATLANTA, Ga. – Charleston Southern wrapped up its two-game road trip Thursday night, falling 87-40 to Georgia Tech inside McCamish Pavilion.

The Buccaneers connected on nine three-pointers in the contest, but were unable to match the Yellow Jackets' efficiency inside, as Tech shot 47 percent from the field and controlled the paint throughout.

CSU's strongest quarter came in the fourth, where the Bucs produced 16 points behind improved ball movement and outside shooting. Georgia Tech countered with balanced scoring and a strong transition effort to secure the home victory.
 
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:

• Caelan Ellis: 12 points, 3 three-pointers, 3 rebounds

Georgia Tech Individuals:

• Talayah Walker: 19 points
• Savannah Samuel: 16 points
• Catherine Alben: 17 points

Key Team Stats
Charleston Southern knocked down nine three-pointers on the night, generating much of its offense from the perimeter, but the Buccaneers struggled to convert inside, finishing 15-for-64 (23%) from the field. CSU was limited to 10 points in the paint and 2 second-chance points, hampered by Georgia Tech's size on the boards. The Buccaneers committed turnovers under the Yellow Jackets' pressure, leading to a 24–2 deficit in points off miscues, and were outpaced 13–2 in fast-break points.
 
Turning Point
Georgia Tech seized control early with a 13-0 run in the first quarter, turning a 2-2 tie into a 15-2 lead. The Yellow Jackets shot 62.5 percent (10-for-16) in the opening frame while holding CSU to eight points, building a 25-8 advantage after 10 minutes.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Ellis led CSU with 12 points, including three second-half threes.
• All nine of CSU's made three-pointers came from four different players.
• Sra led the Bucs with five assists.
• The Bucs scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, their highest of any period.

Up Next
Charleston Southern returns to action next week facing South Carolina State on Saturday, November 22 in their home opener at the Buccaneer Fieldhouse.

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