The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 52 – Clemson 78
Record: CSU (2-8) – CLEM (8-4)
Location: Buccaneer Fieldhouse
 
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team battled all four quarters, but ultimately fell, 78-52, to Clemson on Tuesday morning inside the Buc Dome.

Clemson built an early advantage and maintained control throughout, opening the game on a strong first-quarter run before holding off CSU's most productive stretch in the middle quarters. The Tigers led 20-7 after the opening period and carried a double-digit advantage into halftime.

Charleston Southern improved efficiency in the second and third quarters, scoring 14 points in the second and 16 in the third, but Clemson responded with a 24-point fourth quarter to secure the win.

Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:

• Asha Sra: 16 points, 5 rebounds
• Thelma Barbitch: 12 points, 3 rebounds

Clemson Individuals:

• Demeara Hinds: 18 points, 9 rebounds
• Rusne Augustinaite: 18 points, 5 rebounds
• Hannah Kohn: 17 points, 5-8 3PT

Team Stats
Charleston Southern finished the game shooting 22-for-55 (40.0%) from the field, including 6-for-28 (21.4%) from three-point range, and 2-for-4 (50.0%) at the free-throw line. Clemson shot 30-for-60 (50.0%) overall and 11-for-27 (40.7%) from beyond the arc. The Buccaneers were competitive on the offensive glass, edging Clemson 13-12 in second-chance points, but Clemson capitalized on depth and turnovers, holding advantages of 35-4 in bench points and 16-8 in points off turnovers. Clemson also won the points-in-the-paint battle 28-22.

Turning Point
Clemson seized momentum early with a 17-0 run that spanned the last 6:15 of the first quarter, turning a close opening stretch into a double-digit lead.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Asha Sra reached double-digits in scoring for the sixth time this season. Her 16 points mark the third time she's led the Bucs in scoring this year.
• Thelma Barbitch hit double-figure scoring for the sixth time in her CSU career.
• Alaina Nettles led the team in assists for the fourth time this season.
• CSU outscored Clemson in second-chance points (13-12).

Up Next
The Buccaneers return to action Friday evening hosting Furman at 6:00 p.m. inside the Buc Dome.

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