The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 48 – UNC Asheville 60
Record: CSU (7-16), (5-5) – UNCA (9-14), (4-6)
Location: Buccaneer Fieldhouse
 
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team dropped a 60-48 decision to UNC Asheville on Wednesday night inside the Buc Dome.
 
Tyonna Bailey led the Buccaneers with 17 points, while Asha Sra recorded her second straight double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Defensively, Mya Dotson posted a career-high four blocks, anchoring CSU's interior effort.
 
UNC Asheville opened the game with stifling defense, holding CSU to 3-for-15 shooting in the opening period. The Bulldogs built an early advantage behind six points from Nia Green, taking a 15-8 lead after one. Charleston Southern continued to battle defensively but struggled to find consistent offense, shooting 4-for-18 in the second quarter. UNC Asheville extended its lead by outscoring CSU 20-12, sending the teams into halftime with a 35-20 margin.
 
The Buccaneers responded with their strongest stretch after the break, scoring 16 points and knocking down 4-of-7 three-pointers. Bailey and Sra combined for 13 of CSU's 16 points, trimming the deficit to 48-36 entering the fourth. CSU scored 12 points in the final period, but UNC Asheville limited the Buccaneers to 2-for-12 shooting and closed out the game with steady free-throw shooting to secure the road win.
 
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:

• Tyonna Bailey: 17 points
• Asha Sra: 15 points, 10 rebounds (second-straight double-double)
• Mya Dotson: 5 points, career-high 4 blocks

UNC Asheville Individuals:

• Nia Green: 14 points
• Jamaria Freeman: 11 points
• Kristen McMillan: 11 points

Team Stats
Charleston Southern finished 14-for-58 (24.1%) from the field and 5-for-21 (23.8%) from three-point range. The Buccaneers totaled 33 rebounds and recorded 8 assists, while forcing 13 turnovers. UNC Asheville shot 35.7 percent overall, won the rebounding battle 52-33, and held advantages in bench points (17-4) and second-chance points (6-0).

Turning Point
UNC Asheville created separation in the second quarter, using a 20-point frame combined with CSU's cold shooting to build a double-digit halftime lead. Despite a third-quarter push from the Buccaneers, the early margin proved too much to overcome.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Bailey led CSU with 17 points, her 11^th game this season leading the team in scoring.
• Sra posted her second consecutive double-double and third of the season.
• Dotson recorded a career-high four blocks. 

Up Next
Charleston Southern continues Big South play on Saturday, February 7 hosting Presbyterian in the Buc Dome at 2:00 p.m.

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