Charleston Southern University Athletics
0-2,0-0Big South
College of Charleston
2-0,0-0CAA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston So. | 13 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 54 |
| Col. of Charleston | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 71 |
11/7/2026 4:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 54 – College of Charleston 71
Record: CSU (0-2) – CofC (2-0)
Location: TD Arena
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team fell 71-54 to College of Charleston in a crosstown matchup Saturday afternoon inside TD Arena.
The Buccaneers dropped to 0-2 on the season, while College of Charleston improved to 2-0.
Ashleigh Battle led the way for Charleston Southern with a game-high 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field, including two three-pointers. Lauren Cummings added nine points and a game-high 10 rebounds, while Anica Škrivan contributed seven points off the bench.
College of Charleston jumped out to an 18-13 advantage after the opening quarter, but Charleston Southern responded with a strong second period, shooting 53.3 percent from the field and outscoring the Cougars 19-18. The Buccaneers took a 24-22 lead midway through the quarter following a three-pointer from Iva Cholakoska before Sofia Ekh connected from beyond the arc to give CSU a 27-25 advantage. However, CofC answered down the stretch to carry a 36-32 lead into halftime.
The Cougars maintained their advantage in the second half, outscoring Charleston Southern 18-13 in the third quarter to extend their lead to 54-45 entering the final frame. College of Charleston continued to create separation in the fourth, holding CSU to nine points while adding 17 of its own to secure the 71-54 victory.
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:
- Ashleigh Battle: 21 points, 8-of-15 FG, 2-of-5 3PT, 2 rebounds
- Lauren Cummings: 9 points, 10 rebounds
- Anica Škrivan: 7 points
- Celina Vilcinskas: 6 points, 6 rebounds
College of Charleston Individuals:
- Anilys Rolon: 19 points, 6 three-pointers
- Isla Juffermans: 15 points
- Janna Vogelaar: 12 points, 9 rebounds
Team Stats
As a team, Charleston Southern shot 38.2 percent (21-of-55) from the field and 20.8 percent (5-of-24) from three while converting 7-of-14 (50.0 percent) at the free-throw line. College of Charleston finished 44.2 percent (23-of-52) from the floor and 42.9 percent (9-of-21) from beyond the arc. The Buccaneers held a narrow 34-33 rebounding advantage and outscored the Cougars 26-24 in the paint. CSU also held a 21-4 advantage in second-chance points, but Charleston capitalized on 20 Buccaneer turnovers to score 21 points.
Key Stats & Notes
- Battle led the Buccaneers in scoring with 21 points, marking her first 20-point performance of the season. She also recorded two rebounds, two assists and three steals.
- Cummings finished one point shy of a double-double, recording nine points and a game-high 10 rebounds, including six offensive boards. She went a perfect 3-of-3 from the field.
- Škrivan added seven points off the bench on 3-of-5 shooting, while Vilcinskas finished with six points and six rebounds.
- Sofia Ekh connected on two of her three-point attempts, finishing with six points off the bench.
- Charleston Southern outscored College of Charleston 19-18 in the second quarter, shooting 53.3 percent from the field during the period.
- The Buccaneers held a 21-4 advantage in second-chance points and outrebounded the Cougars 34-33.
- CSU committed 20 turnovers, which College of Charleston converted into 21 points.
Up Next
Charleston Southern continues its 2026-27 nonconference schedule Wednesday, November 11 at Mercer.
Support the Buccaneers
Fans can support Charleston Southern Athletics through the Buc Club.
For the latest information on CSU women's basketball, follow @CSUBucsWBB on X and Instagram or go to www.CSUSports.com.
---#BucStrong---
