Charleston Cougars @ Elon Phoenix
Riller scores 30, lifts Charleston over Elon 73-65
ELON, N.C. -- Grant Riller had 30 points as Charleston defeated Elon 73-65 on Thursday night.
Riller converted all 11 of his foul shots and added seven rebounds.
Brevin Galloway had 12 points for Charleston (11-6, 5-0 Colonial Athletic Association), which earned its sixth straight victory. Sam Miller added seven rebounds.
Marcus Sheffield II had 19 points for the Phoenix (4-13, 0-4), who have now lost six games in a row. Simon Wright added 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Charleston faces William & Mary on the road on Saturday. Elon takes on UNC Wilmington at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
Elon, NC
Referee:A.J. Desai
Referee:Bill Covington Jr.
Referee:Brian Zink
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 10-2 | - | 21-4 |
| Charleston | 9-4 | 1.5 | 16-10 |
| Hofstra | 8-5 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| Monmouth | 7-5 | 3 | 13-12 |
| William & Mary | 7-6 | 3.5 | 16-9 |
| Stony Brook | 7-6 | 3.5 | 15-11 |
| Drexel | 7-6 | 3.5 | 13-13 |
| Campbell | 6-6 | 4 | 12-13 |
| Hampton | 6-6 | 4 | 12-13 |
| Towson | 6-7 | 4.5 | 14-12 |
| Elon | 5-8 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-10 | 8 | 9-14 |
| Northeastern | 2-11 | 8.5 | 6-18 |
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