CLINTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Presbyterian outlasted Charleston Southern 87-83 in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Templeton Center.

The Blue Hose led 38-29 at halftime but withstood a 54-point second-half surge from the Buccaneers. A’lahn Sumler led all scorers with 26 points for Charleston Southern. Jonah Pierce paced Presbyterian with 21 points and Carl Parrish added 20.

Presbyterian sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 22 of 36 attempts, while Charleston Southern shot just 3 for 8. Both teams are now 11-10 overall.