TOWSON, Md. (Interstat) — Taryn Barbot scored 36 points to propel College of Charleston to an 88-78 victory over Towson in a Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball game Friday night at SECU Arena.

The Cougars, now 21-4, overcame a 29-20 first-quarter deficit with a dominant 31-point third quarter. Barbot, a guard from Floral Park, New York, played 40 minutes and keyed the comeback. Grace Ezebilo added 15 points for Charleston.

Thalia Shepard led Towson (14-12) with 26 points and five assists. The Tigers shot well early but could not sustain the pace against Charleston’s high-scoring attack. Attendance was 513.