NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Clare Coyle scored 19 points to lead Furman to a 66-53 victory over Charleston Southern in nonconference women’s basketball Friday night at CSU Field House.

The Paladins used a decisive 22-point third quarter to break open a close game, holding the Buccaneers to just 12 points in the period. Coyle, a 6-foot-1 junior from Jacksonville, Florida, was efficient in 35 minutes of play.

Chantelle Stuart added 11 points and five assists for Furman, which improved to 6-6. Raina McGowens contributed 13 points.

Caelan Ellis led Charleston Southern with 15 points. Tyonna Bailey added 10 for the Buccaneers, who fell to 2-9. An announced crowd of 135 saw the game.