PC preview

Women's Basketball

Bucs Travel to Presbyterian for Friday Night Big South Matchup

The Basics
Game #20
Charleston Southern (5-14), (3-3) at Prebyterian (3-16), (1-5)
Date/Time: Friday, January 23 / 6:00 p.m.
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: Presbyterian Athletics
Location: Templeton Center
 
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team hits the road Friday night to continue Big South play, traveling to Clinton, S.C. for a matchup against Presbyterian inside the Templeton Center.
 
Originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, the game was moved up to Friday due to inclement weather in the area.
 
The Buccaneers enter the contest at 5-14 overall and 3-3 in conference play following a defensive battle against Gardner-Webb on Saturday. Presbyterian comes in at 3-16 overall and 1-5 in conference action, fresh off its first Big South win of the season, a 50-46 road victory at Gardner-Webb, as the Blue Hose look to build momentum at home.
 
Fans can keep up with the contests live on ESPN+ or by following @CSUBucsWBB on X for updates and information.
 
Quick Hits 
  • Charleston Southern enters Friday's matchup with a 3-3 record in Big South play, with two of the three victories coming on the road.
  • Junior guard Tyonna Bailey leads CSU in scoring at 15.7 PPG while also pacing the team on the glass (6.2 RPG). She has scored in double figures 12 times this season and ranks third in the Big South in points per game.
  • Caelan Ellis averages 13.0 PPG and leads the Buccaneers with 53 made three-pointers, ranking second in the conference in perimeter scoring.
  • Asha Sra continues to be a versatile presence for CSU, averaging 9.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, and a 4.3 assists per game. Sra grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds against the Runnin' Bulldogs.
  • Charleston Southern averages 58.9 points per game, shooting 37.2 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from three-point range.
  • The Bucs lead the Big South in threes made per game hitting 8.7 per contest.
  • CSU is seeking its third-consecutive win over the Blue Hose.
Opponent Information: Presbyterian 
  • Presbyterian enters the contest at 3-16 overall and 1-5 in Big South play, coming off a 50-46 road win at Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night.
  • Ja'Cia Cunningham leads the Blue Hose in scoring at 10.3 points per game.
  • Aminata Tal adds 8.6 points per game while shooting 41.0 percent from the field.
  • The Blue Hose average 53.0 points per game, shooting 34.1 percent overall and 25.4 percent from three-point range.
For the latest information on CSU women's basketball, follow @CSUBucsWBB on X and Instagram or go to www.CSUSports.com.
 
---#BucStrong---
Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

Caelan  Ellis

#4 Caelan Ellis

G
5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
Tyonna Bailey

#3 Tyonna Bailey

G
5' 10"
Sophomore
Asha Sra

#21 Asha Sra

G
5' 9"
Redshirt Junior

Players Mentioned

Caelan  Ellis

#4 Caelan Ellis

5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
G
Tyonna Bailey

#3 Tyonna Bailey

5' 10"
Sophomore
G
Asha Sra

#21 Asha Sra

5' 9"
Redshirt Junior
G