CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A solid all-around defensive effort by the Charlotte 49ers, which included holding North Carolina Central to 25.8 percent from the floor and forcing 28 turnovers, guided Charlotte to an 80-31 victory Saturday evening in the women's basketball season opener for both teams. The 49ers jumped out to a 20-0 start before allowing the Eagles to score and finished … [Read more...] about Defense sparks 49ers to season opening victory, 80-31
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Williams leads Charlotte 49ers to season-opening win over Charleston Southern
Courtesy of Charlotter49ers.com. HALTON ARENA - Sophomore Terrence Williams' second-half explosion helped propel the Charlotte 49ers (1-0) to a 68-58 win over Charleston Southern (0-1) in their men's basketball season-opener, Friday evening at Halton Arena. After scoring just two points in the first half, Williams scored 17 points in the second half as the 49ers burst … [Read more...] about Williams leads Charlotte 49ers to season-opening win over Charleston Southern
Signed, sealed, delivered: Charlotte 49ers 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Next up is the Charlotte 49ers. It's the Atlantic 10 swan song for Alan Major and his Charlotte 49ers. After this season the 49ers return to Conference-USA. Charlotte's 2011-12 season ended with an 80-64 loss to St. Joseph's in the first round of the Atlantic 10. Major and his 49ers will … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Charlotte 49ers 2012-13
Charlotte 49ers join Conference USA
Courtesy of Charlotte49ers.com. Charlotte, N.C. — The Charlotte 49ers are moving to Conference USA. In a press conference held on-campus in the Student Union, today, UNC Charlotte Chancellor Dr. Philip Dubois announced that the university has accepted an invitation to join Conference USA, in all sports, beginning in the 2013-14 academic year. “The invitation to join … [Read more...] about Charlotte 49ers join Conference USA
Charlotte 49ers Braswell; Henry earn Atlantic 10 Honors
Courtesy of Charlotte49ers.com. Charlotte 49ers junior center Chris Braswell was named all-Atlantic 10 third team and freshman point guard Pierria Henry earned a spot on the Atlantic 10's all-Rookie Team in a vote by the league's coaches. Braswell is the 49ers leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 15.6 points and 7.6 rebounds. He ranks 10th in the A-10 in scoring and … [Read more...] about Charlotte 49ers Braswell; Henry earn Atlantic 10 Honors