NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Charleston Southern used a dominant offensive performance to defeat Presbyterian 84-67 in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at CSU Field House.

The Buccaneers shot 55.2% from the field and made 10 3-pointers to pull away. They led 40-37 at halftime before outscoring the Blue Hose 44-30 in the second half.

Jonah Pierce led all scorers with 23 points for Presbyterian. Charleston Southern had a balanced attack, with A’lahn Sumler scoring 16 points and Lase Olalere adding 13 points and four assists.

Both teams are now 12-14 overall this season. An announced crowd of 747 attended the game.