CHARLESTON, S.C.- College of Charleston women's basketball defeated Stony Brook 66-53 on Friday night inside TD Arena.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Avenging their lost against the Seawolves earlier in the season, Charleston began the game with a 9-0 run, never allowing Stony Brook to take the lead.
• A big first frame gave the Cougars a 20-6 lead, supported by a pair of triples from Taryn Barbot and Jazmyn Stone.
• The full court press from Charleston forced 18 turnovers, converting into 15 points. A poised Cougar offense allowed only one point off turnovers.
• The Seawolves began the third with a 6-0 run, but back-to-back threes from Taryn Barbot extended the Charleston lead.
• Entering the final frame with a single-digit lead, McKinley Brooks-Sumpter pushed the lead back to 11 after getting fouled on a layup for a three-point play.
• Taylor Barbot ended the contest with a drive to the basket for a 13-point victory, earning their second-straight win.

LEADING COUGARS

• Stone led the scoring for the Cougars, knocking down 17 points on the night complimented by a pair of buckets beyond the arc and a perfect performance from the free throw line.
• Taryn Barbot also tallied 17 points, hitting three triples and grabbing five boards.
• Brooks-Sumpter added 13 points in the matchup, including a clutch 7-point performance in the final frame.

UP NEXT
 
The Cougars will return to their home court to host Hofstra inside TD Arena on Sunday, February 2 for National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Tipoff is slated for 1:00 p.m. and will be livestreamed on FloCollege with livestats available at CofCStats.com.
 
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