The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 44 – Gardner-Webb 56
Record: CSU (8-17), (6-6) – GWU (9-16), (6-5)
Location: Paul Porter Arena
 
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team fell 56-44 on the road at Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night despite a 24-point, 12-rebound performance from Tyonna Bailey. The double-double marked Bailey's second straight and fourth of the season.
 
The Buccaneers trailed by just three at halftime before Gardner-Webb used a decisive third quarter and points off turnovers to create separation. CSU shot 30.2 percent from the field and committed 22 turnovers, which the Runnin' Bulldogs converted into 27 points.

Charleston Southern stayed within striking distance early, shooting 33.3 percent in the opening frame and knocking down two three-pointers. Bailey scored 12 first-quarter points, but Gardner-Webb held a narrow 16-14 edge after 10 minutes. The Buccaneers kept pace in the second period, limiting Gardner-Webb to 31.3 percent shooting. Bailey reached 17 points before halftime, and CSU went into the break trailing just 28-25.

The turning point came in the third. CSU shot just 2-of-15 (13.3 percent) from the field in the period, scoring only five points. Gardner-Webb capitalized, outscoring the Buccaneers 10–5 to extend its lead to 38-30 entering the fourth. Turnovers proved costly during the stretch, as the Runnin' Bulldogs created transition opportunities and controlled tempo. Gardner-Webb closed the game by scoring 18 fourth-quarter points and pushing the margin to as many as 15. Charleston Southern added 14 in the final frame but could not overcome the third-quarter drought. Bailey continued to attack the glass late, securing her 12th rebound to seal the double-double.
 
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:

• Tyonna Bailey: 24 points, 12 rebounds
• Asha Sra: 10 points, 7 rebounds

Gardner-Webb Individuals:

• Aminah Gray: 15 points
• Sara Menendez: 11 points

Team Stats
Charleston Southern finished 16-of-53 (30.2%) from the field and 7-of-29 (24.1%) from three-point range, while going 5-of-9 (55.6%) from the free-throw line. Gardner-Webb shot 36.7 percent overall and 37.0 percent from beyond the arc. The Runnin' Bulldogs held a 39-37 rebounding edge and outscored CSU 27-6 in points off turnovers.
 
Turning Point
With the game within three at halftime, Gardner-Webb's defensive pressure in the third quarter shifted momentum. CSU's 2-for-15 shooting stretch allowed the Runnin' Bulldogs to build an eight-point cushion entering the final period - a margin the Buccaneers were unable to erase.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Bailey posted her second consecutive double-double and fourth of the season.
• The Buccaneers recorded six steals and three blocks defensively.
• Gardner-Webb finished with 21 bench points. 

Up Next
Charleston Southern continues Big South play with a road game on Valentine's Day at High Point. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from the Qubein Center.

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