Coastal Carolina claimed third place in the Island of the Bahamas Showcase in Nassau, defeating Iona 89-84 Sunday to go 2-1 in the tournament.
Junior Zac Cuthbertson, a community college transfer, scored 31 points in the come-from-behind win. The Chanticleers trailed 84-79 with 1:38 left before ending the game on a 10-0 run.
Junior guard Matt Lindsey of North Myrtle Beach began the run with a 3-pointer, Demario Beck made a pair of inside baskets and a free throw to complete a three-point play, and Cuthbertson ended the scoring with a pair of free throws.
Cuthbertson hit 11 of 14 shots Sunday and was named to the Island of the Bahamas Showcase All-Tournament Team.