The Basics
Score: #7 Charleston Southern 67 – #2 Radford 86
Record: CSU (8-22) – RAD (21-11)
Location: Freedom Hall Civic Center
 
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The Charleston Southern women's basketball team saw its 2025-26 season come to an end Thursday evening as No. 2 seed Radford defeated the No. 7 Buccaneers 86-67 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Air Force Reserve Big South Championship.
 
CSU battled throughout the contest, but Radford used a strong second quarter and efficient shooting to build a lead the Buccaneers could not overcome.
 
Radford opened the game with early offensive rhythm, building a 24-14 lead after the first 10 minutes. The Highlanders shot 42.9 percent in the period and connected on four three-pointers, while Charleston Southern managed just four field goals. Radford extended its advantage in the second quarter with its most productive stretch of the game. The Highlanders scored 30 points in the period and shot 73.3 percent from the field, stretching the lead to 54-27 at halftime.
 
Charleston Southern showed signs of life coming out of the break, scoring 20 points in the third quarter. Tyonna Bailey and Caelan Ellis helped the Buccaneers find better offensive flow, but Radford maintained a comfortable margin entering the final period. CSU continued to compete down the stretch, matching Radford with 20 fourth-quarter points. The Buccaneers outscored Radford 40-32 in the second half, but the early deficit proved too large as Radford secured the 86-67 victory.
 
Box Score Highlights
Charleston Southern Individuals:

• Tyonna Bailey: 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
• Caelan Ellis: 14 points
• Asha Sra: 12 points, 3 assists
• Aïssé Coulibaly: 10 points

Radford Individuals:

• Joi Williams: 31 points
• Georgia Simonsen: 20 points 

Team Stats
Charleston Southern finished 19-of-52 (36.5%) from the field and 9-of-22 (40.9%) from three-point range while converting 20-of-28 (71.4%) at the free-throw line. Radford shot 49.2 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from beyond the arc. The Highlanders held a 41-29 rebounding advantage and outscored CSU 38-14 in the paint.
 
Turning Point
Radford seized control in the second quarter with a 13-0 run midway through the period, pushing the lead past 20 points. The Highlanders scored 30 points in the frame and shot over 70 percent from the field, creating a cushion they maintained for the remainder of the game.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Charleston Southern finished the season 8-22 overall.
• Bailey led CSU in scoring for the 16^th time this season with 19 points while adding eight rebounds and tying her career-high with four assists.
• Ellis added 14 points, finishing second on the team in scoring. Ellis finished the season scoring in double-digits in 25 of 30 games played.
• Sra recorded 12 points and three assists.
• Coulibaly scored 10 points off the bench. 

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