
Bailey's Brilliance Helps CSU Route Presbyterian at Home
2/7/2026 5:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 88 – Presbyterian 62
Record: CSU (8-16), (6-5) – PC (3-21), (1-10)
Location: Buccaneer Fieldhouse
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Saturday afternoon, rolling past Presbyterian 88-62 inside the Buc Dome.
Tyonna Bailey led the way with 26 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, recording her third double-double of the season as the Buccaneers shot 55.8 percent from the field and led for 39:41 of game time. CSU never trailed and built its lead steadily across all four quarters.
Charleston Southern set the tone immediately, opening the game on an immediate 8-0 run. The Buccaneers shot 61.5 percent in the quarter and forced four early turnovers, building a 23-13 lead after 10 minutes. The Buccaneers extended control in the second quarter, matching their first-quarter output with another 23-point frame. Charleston Southern entered halftime with a commanding 46-27 advantage.
Presbyterian responded with its best offensive stretch after the break, scoring 22 points in the third. Charleston Southern stayed composed, matching energy with execution and adding 22 points of its own to maintain separation. CSU closed the game with another strong offensive showing, scoring 20 points in the final quarter. The Buccaneers shot 46.7 percent in the period and continued to control the paint and the boards, pushing the margin to as many as 29 points late before securing the 88-62 victory.
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:
Charleston Southern finished 29-of-52 (55.8%) from the field and 8-of-18 (44.4%) from three-point range, while converting 22-of-24 (91.7%) from the free-throw line. The Buccaneers held Presbyterian to 36.9 percent shooting and 14.3 percent from beyond the arc. CSU won the rebounding battle 38-33, outscored the Blue Hose 40-32 in the paint, and recorded seven blocks, five coming from Jones.
Turning Point
Charleston Southern seized full control midway through the second quarter. The Buccaneers went on an 11-0 run from the end of the first quarter through the opening minutes of the second quarter to build a double-digit lead that they never surrendered.
Key Stats & Notes
Charleston Southern continues Big South play with two road games next week. The Bucs will head to Gardner-Webb on Wednesday to face the Runnin' Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
For the latest information on CSU women's basketball, follow @CSUBucsWBB on X and Instagram or go to www.CSUSports.com.
Score: Charleston Southern 88 – Presbyterian 62
Record: CSU (8-16), (6-5) – PC (3-21), (1-10)
Location: Buccaneer Fieldhouse
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Saturday afternoon, rolling past Presbyterian 88-62 inside the Buc Dome.
Tyonna Bailey led the way with 26 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, recording her third double-double of the season as the Buccaneers shot 55.8 percent from the field and led for 39:41 of game time. CSU never trailed and built its lead steadily across all four quarters.
Charleston Southern set the tone immediately, opening the game on an immediate 8-0 run. The Buccaneers shot 61.5 percent in the quarter and forced four early turnovers, building a 23-13 lead after 10 minutes. The Buccaneers extended control in the second quarter, matching their first-quarter output with another 23-point frame. Charleston Southern entered halftime with a commanding 46-27 advantage.
Presbyterian responded with its best offensive stretch after the break, scoring 22 points in the third. Charleston Southern stayed composed, matching energy with execution and adding 22 points of its own to maintain separation. CSU closed the game with another strong offensive showing, scoring 20 points in the final quarter. The Buccaneers shot 46.7 percent in the period and continued to control the paint and the boards, pushing the margin to as many as 29 points late before securing the 88-62 victory.
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:
- Tyonna Bailey: 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists
- Nevaeh Jones: 14 points, 5 blocks
- Sydney Bradley: 11 points, 3-3 3PT
- Caelan Ellis: 10 points
- Ja'Cia Cunningham: 12 points
- Ore Ogunwole: 10 points
Charleston Southern finished 29-of-52 (55.8%) from the field and 8-of-18 (44.4%) from three-point range, while converting 22-of-24 (91.7%) from the free-throw line. The Buccaneers held Presbyterian to 36.9 percent shooting and 14.3 percent from beyond the arc. CSU won the rebounding battle 38-33, outscored the Blue Hose 40-32 in the paint, and recorded seven blocks, five coming from Jones.
Turning Point
Charleston Southern seized full control midway through the second quarter. The Buccaneers went on an 11-0 run from the end of the first quarter through the opening minutes of the second quarter to build a double-digit lead that they never surrendered.
Key Stats & Notes
- Bailey recorded her career-high 13 rebounds to go with 26 points.
- Jones' five blocks anchored CSU's interior defense.
- Bradley scored a career-high 11 points.
- Ellis reached double figures for the 20th time this season.
- CSU shot 55.8% from the field.
Charleston Southern continues Big South play with two road games next week. The Bucs will head to Gardner-Webb on Wednesday to face the Runnin' Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
For the latest information on CSU women's basketball, follow @CSUBucsWBB on X and Instagram or go to www.CSUSports.com.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Presb
ChaSou
FG%
.369
.558
3FG%
.143
.444
FT%
.500
.917
RB
33
38
TO
12
14
STL
9
6
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