SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — A’lahn Sumler scored 29 points to lead Charleston Southern to an 89-79 victory over Gardner-Webb in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday at Paul Porter Arena.

The Buccaneers, who improved to 10-6, overcame a 12-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Runnin’ Bulldogs 55-33 in the second half. Gardner-Webb fell to 2-14.

Sumler added three rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes for Charleston Southern. Brycen Blaine contributed 15 points and seven rebounds, while Jesse Hafemeister posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

NaVuan Peterson led Gardner-Webb with 17 points. Jacob Hogarth added 15 points and four rebounds. An announced crowd of 420 saw the game.