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Buccaneers Close Regular Season with Road Test at Longwood and Senior Day Showdown vs. Winthrop

The Basics
Game #28 | 2/25 at 7:00 p.m. | Charleston Southern (8-19), (6-8) at Longwood (18-9), (9-5)
TV/Video: ESPN+ | Live Stats: LWU Athletics | Location: Joan Perry Brock Center
 
Game #29 | 2/28 at 2:00 p.m. | Charleston Southern (8-16), (6-5) vs Winthrop (13-15), (6-8)
TV/Video: ESPN+ | Live Stats: CSU Athletics  | Location: Buccaneer Fieldhouse
 
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team closes the regular season this week with a critical two-game Big South stretch, traveling to Longwood on Wednesday before returning home Saturday afternoon to host Winthrop for Senior Day inside Buccaneer Fieldhouse.
 
CSU enters the week at 8-19 overall and 6-8 in conference play following a tough 92-78 loss against Radford. The Buccaneers have remained in the middle of the Big South standings entering the final week.
 
Junior guard Tyonna Bailey continues to anchor the Buccaneers on both ends of the floor. Bailey recorded her fourth consecutive double-double against Radford with 14 points and 11 rebounds, marking her sixth double-double of the season. During conference play, Bailey has been one of the league's most consistent performers, leading CSU in scoring and rebounding while providing a physical presence in the paint.
 
Fans can keep up with the contests live on ESPN+ or by following @CSUBucsWBB on X for updates and information.
 
Quick Hits 
  • Charleston Southern enters the week at 8-19 overall and 6-8 in Big South play.
  • Tyonna Bailey has registered four straight double-doubles and six total this season.
  • Bailey continues to lead CSU in both scoring and rebounding during conference play.
  • Caelan Ellis is coming off a 23-point performance against Radford and has reached double figures in 20 games this season.
  • CSU shot 50.0% from three-point range in its last outing and ranks first in the Big South in three-pointers made per game.
  • Saturday's matchup against Winthrop marks Senior Day inside the Buc Dome.
Opponent Information: Longwood
  • Longwood enters Wednesday's matchup with an 18-9 overall record and a 9-5 mark in Big South play.
  • The Lancers average 76.2 points per game and hold opponents to 65.6, ranking among the league leaders in scoring margin (+10.6).
  • Longwood forces 24.4 turnovers per game and averages 13.7 steals per contest.
  • Longwood earned an 83-63 victory in the first meeting earlier this season.
Opponent Information: Winthrop
  • Winthrop enters the week at 13-15 overall and 6-8 in conference play.
  • The Eagles average 66.2 points per game and force 21.5 turnovers per contest.
  • Amourie Porter leads Winthrop and ranks among the conference's top scorers at 16.1 points per game, adding 6.7 rebounds per contest.
  • Winthrop defeated CSU 63-54 in the first meeting in Rock Hill.
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

Caelan  Ellis

#4 Caelan Ellis

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5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
Tyonna Bailey

#3 Tyonna Bailey

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5' 10"
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Players Mentioned

Caelan  Ellis

#4 Caelan Ellis

5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
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Tyonna Bailey

#3 Tyonna Bailey

5' 10"
Sophomore
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