PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg South forced 30 turnovers en route to a 64-48 win over defending Class AA state champion Charleston Catholic in its home opener Tuesday at Rod Oldham Athletic Center.

The Patriots, who improved to 5-1 and are off until Jan. 2 when they play host to University, got 15 points from Lindsey Logston, 14 from Quinn Bolyard and 13 from Emilee Owens. Logston and Bolyard led South’s defensive onslaught with six steals apiece. Owens pulled down a team-high six rebounds while Tae Richards and Macie Forshey contributed three assists apiece off the bench.

PSHS, which shot 39.3% (24 for 61) from the floor, led 21-12 after one and 33-24 at halftime. The Patriots then outscored the Irish 17-10 in the third period to build a comfortable cushion.

Charleston Catholic, which dropped to 3-2, got a game-high 26 points from Ilyuana Evans, who finished 9 for 15 from the floor. Mary Rushworth and Nora Aliff chipped in 10 points each, with Rushworth leading all rebounders with 14. Molly Weber did not score for CCHS but did lead the team with four dimes and three steals. The Irish shot 44.7% (17 for 38) from the floor and forced 14 South turnovers.