DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — The College of Charleston women’s basketball team remained undefeated Tuesday night, using a dominant third-quarter run to pull away from North Carolina Central and secure a 75-60 victory at McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium.

In a game witnessed by 592 fans, the Cougars improved to 4-0 on the young season, while the Eagles fell to 1-3.

The contest was tightly contested through the first half. College of Charleston held a narrow 38-34 lead at halftime, but the game’s momentum shifted decisively in the third quarter. The Cougars’ defense clamped down, holding North Carolina Central to just eight points in the period. Meanwhile, the Charleston offense steadily built its advantage, outscoring the Eagles 14-8 to take a 52-42 lead into the final quarter.

The Cougars sealed the win with their strongest offensive quarter, pouring in 23 points in the fourth to prevent any chance of an Eagles comeback.

The Barbot sisters from Floral Park, New York, led the way for College of Charleston. Taylor Barbot, a 5-foot-9 guard, played a team-high 40 minutes, scoring 17 points and dishing out seven assists. Her sister, Taryn, a 5-foot-10 guard, added 14 points and four assists in 38 minutes of action.

They were complemented by strong performances from Sophia Tougas of Glens Falls, New York, and Grace Ezebilo of Nigeria. Tougas, a 6-foot forward, scored 14 points, while the 6-foot-1 Ezebilo controlled the paint, adding 11 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.

For North Carolina Central, the scoring was balanced but insufficient against the Cougars’ surge. Aysia Hinton, a local product from Durham, and Aniya Finger of Charlotte each contributed 12 points. Finger also added two blocks. Point guard Najah Lane, also from Charlotte, facilitated the offense with nine assists, and Victoria Morris of Rock Hill, South Carolina, chipped in 10 points and three assists. Morgan Callahan of Beach Park, Illinois, rounded out the double-figure scorers for the Eagles with 10 points.

The game was characterized by sloppy play early, with both teams combining for multiple turnovers in a disjointed first quarter. The Cougars eventually found their rhythm, using a 10-2 run midway through the third quarter to create the separation they would not relinquish.

College of Charleston continues its road schedule with a game at Quinnipiac on Friday. North Carolina Central looks to rebound Thursday when it travels to face Wake Forest.