(Interstat) — ELON, N.C. — Taryn Barbot scored 25 points as the College of Charleston women’s basketball team defeated Elon 77-69 on Friday night at Schar Center.

The Cougars used a dominant second quarter, outscoring the Phoenix 23-8, to build a lead they would not relinquish in the Colonial Athletic Association matchup. Barbot added seven assists for Charleston, which improved to 17-3. Tyja Beans and Sophia Tougas each added 12 points.

Elon was led by Laila Anderson’s 19 points. The Phoenix fell to 9-11 despite shooting 50% from the field. Charleston’s defense forced 20 turnovers and made 12 three-pointers to secure the win.