The Basics
Game Nine
Charleston Southern (2-6) atÂ
Wofford (3-5)
Date/Time:Â Saturday, December 6 / 1:00 p.m.
TV/Video:Â
ESPN+
Live Stats:Â Wofford Athletics
Location:Â Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team continues its non-conference slate on Saturday afternoon, traveling north to Spartanburg to face Wofford inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. Tip-off between the Buccaneers and the Terriers is set for 1:00 p.m. on ESPN+.
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The Buccaneers are coming off their most complete performance of the season, an 83-62 home victory over Allen on Monday. Junior guard
Tyonna Bailey exploded for a career-high 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 threes, while the Bucs collectively shot 49.1% from the floor and buried 13 triples. CSU's depth shined as well, contributing 41 bench points and helping the Bucs pull away in the second half.
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Wofford enters Saturday's contest riding the momentum of a 58-41 road win at Gardner-Webb on Thursday night. The Terriers used a dominant defensive stretch late in the game, outscoring the Runnin' Bulldogs 26–8 over a pivotal 10-minute span, to secure their third win of the season.
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Fans can keep up with the contest live on
ESPN+Â or by followingÂ
@CSUBucsWBBÂ onÂ
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Quick HitsÂ
- Charleston Southern (2-6) enters Saturday's contest following an 83-62 win over Allen, marking its second-highest point total of the season.
- Junior guard Tyonna Bailey delivered a career-best performance, posting 24 points, 9 rebounds, 5 made threes, and 3 steals - all career-highs.
- The Bucs knocked down a season-high 13 three-pointers, with five different players connecting from beyond the arc.
- CSU's bench produced 41 points against Allen, its highest total this year.
- Charleston Southern is averaging 61.1 points per game and shooting 36.6% from the field through its first eight contests.
- Caelan Ellis leads the team at 11.8 PPG, followed by Bailey (11.5 PPG) and Asha Sra, who adds 10.3 PPG and leads CSU with 4.4 APG.
- Junior Alaina Nettles leads the team and the Big South in rebounding at 8.4 RPG. The 5-7 guard also ranks first in the conference and 18th nationally in offensive rebounds per game with 4.0.
- As a team, the Bucs lead the Big South in three pointers per game hitting 9.5. That mark is good for 21st the country, too.
- Saturday is the first meeting between Charleston Southern and Wofford since 2017 and the 12th all-time matchup between the programs.
Opponent Information: Wofford
- The Terriers (3-5) enter Saturday's game following a 58-41 win at Gardner-Webb.
- Wofford is averaging 70.8 points per game while allowing 65.5 PPG.
- Forward Queen Ikhiuwu leads the Terriers with 13.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 59.8% from the field.
- Guard Gabby Mundy provides 12.5 PPG and leads the team with 36 assists.
- The Terriers average 6.4 made threes per game while shooting 42.1% from the floor as a team.
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@CSUBucsWBB on
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