Charleston (SC) earns 77-69 victory against Towson
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- — Deywilk Tavarez's 20 points helped Charleston defeat Towson 77-69 on Saturday.
Tavarez added seven rebounds for the Cougars (12-3, 2-0 Coastal Athletic Association). AJ Smith scored 20 points, shooting 6 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. Ante Brzovic had 16 points and shot 4 of 12 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line.
Tyler Tejada led the Tigers (6-9, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 22 points. Tomiwa Sulaiman added 15 points for Towson. Mekhi Lowery also had 10 points and six rebounds.
Charleston took the lead with 19:17 to go in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 39-30 at halftime, with Tavarez racking up 13 points. Charleston turned a six-point second-half lead into a 13-point advantage with a 9-2 run to make it a 59-46 lead with 10:34 left in the half.
These two teams both play Thursday. Charleston visits Hofstra and Towson hosts Northeastern.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Matt Oblas
- Jeremy Mosier
- Nathan Hall
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Elon | 2-0 | - | 11-4 |
| William & Mary | 2-0 | - | 8-7 |
| UNC Wilmington | 1-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Hofstra | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Northeastern | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Drexel | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Delaware | 1-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Towson | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Campbell | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Monmouth | 1-1 | 1 | 3-12 |
| Hampton | 1-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Stony Brook | 0-2 | 2 | 4-11 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-3 | 2.5 | 4-12 |
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