The Basics
Score: Charleston Southern 69 – Longwood 96
Record: CSU (8-20), (6-9) – LWU (19-9), (10-5)
Location: Joan Perry Brock Center
 
FARMVILLE, Va. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team dropped a 96-69 decision at Longwood on Wednesday night inside the Joan Perry Brock Center.
 
The Buccaneers fell to 8-20 overall and 6-9 in Big South play, while Longwood improved to 19-9 (10-5).
 
Longwood used a strong first half to create separation, shooting 50 percent in the second quarter and building a 49-38 lead at the break. The Lancers continued to extend the margin in the third, outscoring CSU 25-11 in the period. Charleston Southern continued to compete in the final 10 minutes, scoring 20 points in the frame and shooting 40 percent from the floor. However, Longwood answered with 23 points of its own, going 7-of-15 from the field and 6-of-10 at the free-throw line to maintain control down the stretch.
 
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:

• Tyonna Bailey: 18 points, 7 rebounds
• Caelan Ellis: 14 points

Longwood Individuals:

• Malea Brown: 25 points

Team Stats
As a team, CSU shot 38.7 percent (24-of-62) from the field and 32.0 percent (8-of-25) from three. The Bucs were outrebounded 53-35 and Longwood held a 40-26 advantage in points in the paint. The Lancers also converted 32 points off turnovers and 28 fast-break points.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Bailey led the Bucs in scoring for the 14^th time this season with 18 points, her 21^st game this year in double figures.
• Caelan Ellis reached double digits for the 23^rd game this season with a 14-point outing.
• Freshman Nevaeh Jones scored 11 points, her fourth game reaching the double figure mark.
• Alba Garcia reached double digits for the second time this season with 10 points.
• CSU surrendered a season-high 96 points tonight to the Lancers.

Up Next
Charleston Southern wraps up Big South regular season play on Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. vs Winthrop on Senior Day.
 
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