CSU Buccaneers Fall to Winthrop in Big South Quarterfinals

Charleston Southerns Buccaneers faced off against the second-seeded Winthrop Eagles in the Big South Championship quarterfinals, with the Eagles securing an 86-81 victory, ending CSUs tournament run. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads throughout. Charleston Southern held a slim halftime advantage but couldnt maintain it in the second half as Winthrop took control. The Bucs backcourt starters, Alahn Sumler and Luke Williams, combined for 40 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Notable moments included Reis Jones setting the single-season blocks record, Nate Brafford reaching 500 career points, and Lase Olalere recording his 48th block of the season. Despite the loss, Charleston Southern finished the season with 15 wins, their best record since 2018-19, showcasing their ability to compete with top conference teams. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6cd1867faa6fc0be