ROCK HILL, S.C. (Interstat) — Winthrop defeated Charleston Southern 63-54 in a Big South Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum.

The Eagles led 31-26 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 243. Amourie Porter led Winthrop with 17 points and seven rebounds. Madison Ruff added 15 points and six rebounds for the Eagles, who improved to 10-8 overall.

Tyonna Bailey scored a game-high 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Buccaneers, who fell to 4-13. Asha Sra contributed seven rebounds and four assists for Charleston Southern.

Winthrop next plays at Longwood on Wednesday. Charleston Southern visits UNC Asheville the same day.