Top-seeded Charleston clinches a 82-79 victory in overtime against No. 7 seed Stony Brook, securing consecutive CAA Tournament titles and an NCAA berth.

The Big Picture

Charleston's win marks the first instance of a team securing back-to-back CAA tournament championships since UNC Wilmington in 2016 and '17.

By the Numbers
  • Reyne Smith scored 23 points with six 3-pointers.
  • Tyler Stephenson-Moore contributed 26 points and seven 3-pointers for Stony Brook.
State of Play
  • Charleston secured the victory with Reyne Smith's performance in overtime.
  • Stony Brook made a substantial comeback in the second half to force overtime.
What's Next

Charleston looks ahead to the NCAA tournament after clinching a consecutive CAA title, aiming for a strong performance on a bigger stage.

Bottom Line

Charleston's thrilling overtime victory secures their NCAA bid and second straight CAA Tournament championship, highlighting their dominance and resilience in the postseason.