SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Interstat) — Charleston Southern led wire-to-wire in an 85-62 victory over South Carolina Upstate in a Big South Conference women’s basketball game Friday at the G.B. Hodge Center.

The Buccaneers built a 14-point halftime lead and maintained control throughout, outscoring the Spartans in every quarter. The win improved Charleston Southern to 7-15 overall, while South Carolina Upstate fell to 6-17. An announced crowd of 124 watched the conference matchup, which saw the Buccaneers sweep the regular-season series after a December win. Charleston Southern’s offense produced consistent scoring, posting between 20 and 23 points in each period.