ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — Charleston Southern defeated UNC Asheville 72-66 in a Big South Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Kimmel Arena.

The Buccaneers used a strong second quarter to build a lead and never trailed after halftime. Charleston Southern shot 43.8% from the field and made nine 3-pointers, while the Bulldogs struggled from deep, hitting just 3 of 19 attempts. UNC Asheville also went 9 for 18 from the free-throw line.

The Bulldogs outrebounded Charleston Southern 16-8 on the offensive glass but committed 10 turnovers. Attendance was 582. Charleston Southern improved to 5-13 overall. UNC Asheville fell to 6-12.