Tavari Johnson scored 20 points to lead the College of Charleston to a 90-66 victory over South Carolina State on Sunday.
The Cougars improved their record to 4-0 on the season, according to Yahoo Sports reporting.
Johnson also pulled down five rebounds during the contest.
Teammate Xavier Abreu contributed 16 points, hitting 6 of 9 shots from the field and connecting on all four of his free-throw attempts.
Ben Bradford added 12 points for Charleston, shooting 5 of 8 from the floor.
Deshaun Jackson Jr. paced the Bulldogs, who fell to 3-2, by scoring 13 points in the losing effort.
Treven Raymon added 10 points for South Carolina State.
Charleston secured the lead for good with 6:18 remaining in the first half.
The Cougars held a 34-27 advantage at halftime, a period in which Abreu scored 12 points, noted the Associated Press.
Charleston utilized an 8-0 scoring run early in the second half to extend its lead to 44-29.
Bradford proved instrumental in the second half, scoring a team-high 10 points after the break.
The game was facilitated by data from Sportradar and technology provided by Data Skrive, according to the outlets.
Looking ahead, the Cougars are scheduled to face Drake on the road this Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are set to visit Citadel this Friday.
The matchup highlighted Charleston’s depth and efficiency as they maintained their undefeated status early in the basketball season.
The Bulldogs struggled to contain the Cougars’ offensive momentum throughout the final two periods of play.
Both teams now prepare for their respective upcoming road challenges later this week.
The final score reflected a dominant performance by the home team in front of their fans.
Coaches from both programs are expected to review the game footage to address defensive lapses before the next tipoff.
Fans anticipate competitive matchups as both squads continue their non-conference schedules.