CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A close start quickly grew into a dominating performance for the host Charlotte 49ers, as they controlled much of the last 30 minutes to claim an 85-36 victory over cross-town foe Johnson C. Smith in exhibition women's basketball action Saturday evening in Halton Arena. Amanda Dowe led five Niners in double figures with a double-double of 11 points and 10 … [Read more...] about Niners dominate in exhibition, 85-36
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Webb and Billikens win in A-10 opening round action,64-59
PHILADELPHIA – Courtney Webb scored a game-high 19 points to lead Saint Louis to a 64-59 victory over Charlotte Friday night in a first-round game of the 2012 Buick Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship at Saint Joseph’s University’s Hagan Arena. The victory – SLU’s first A-10 tournament win since the 2006-07 season – propels the 11th-seeded Billikens into … [Read more...] about Webb and Billikens win in A-10 opening round action,64-59
A-10 Opening Round Ticker – Charlotte vs. St. Louis
The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament opening round's 4th and last game of the day features a #6/#11 match up between the Charlotte 49ers and St. Louis Billikens. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. … [Read more...] about A-10 Opening Round Ticker – Charlotte vs. St. Louis
49ers rally falls short against Auburn
MIAMI, FL – The Charlotte 49ers rallied from 19 points down taking a one point in the second half, however, their rally ultimately fell short as they lost to Auburn, 68-58, in the FIU Sun and Fun Classic. “I was pleased with the way we battled back,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “It was unfortunate that we got down so much in the first place. We just were not … [Read more...] about 49ers rally falls short against Auburn
49ers women drop finale of Turkey Classic to Florida
LONG ISLAND, NY – Three 49ers in double-figures led by a double-double Jennifer Hailey but the Charlotte 49ers (5-2) lost to Florida (5-1), 82-73, in the Courtyard LaGuardia Turkey Classic. “We played harder and with better effort today,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “We were not able to stop their defensive penetration and get the stops that we needed down the … [Read more...] about 49ers women drop finale of Turkey Classic to Florida