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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“Team Win” For Balanced 49ers
CHARLOTTE, NC – Behind a balanced scoring attack, the Charlotte 49ers (15-8, A-10: 7-2) ran past the Rhode Island Rams (1-22, A-10: 0-8), 72-35, in Halton Arena. “Tonight was another total team win,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “Everyone contributed to tonight’s win. I was pleased with our unselfish play with a season-high 19 assists. I thought we executed … [Read more...] about “Team Win” For Balanced 49ers
Dowe Paces 49ers Past UMass
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With four players reaching double-figures and Amanda Dowe grabbing a career-high 17 rebounds as part of a double-double, the Charlotte 49ers women’s basketball team dominated the visiting UMass Minutewomen, 80-58 on Wednesday night at Halton Arena. Charlotte (14-8; 6-2 A-10) shot 53.6% from the floor and grabbed 42 rebounds in the game to earn its eighth home … [Read more...] about Dowe Paces 49ers Past UMass
Bonnies Prevail In Matchup Of Unbeatens
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – St. Bonaventure (18-2, 5-0 Atlantic 10) erased a 13-point second-half deficit, and senior Jessica Jenkins broke the A-10 career 3-point record with six 3's as the Bonnies moved into sole possession of first place in the league with a 68-63 win over Charlotte (12-7, 4-1 A-10) Saturday night. A 13-0 run bridging both halves put Charlotte up 34-24 with 18:50 … [Read more...] about Bonnies Prevail In Matchup Of Unbeatens
49ers Emerge From Battle Of Unbeatens
CHARLOTTE, NC – Behind four double-figure scorers, the Charlotte 49ers (12-6, A-10: 4-0) defeated La Salle (9-10, A-10: 3-1), 77-66, in front of a school-record crowd of 6,799 people on Education Day. “It was a great team effort,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “I was pleased that we improved on our free throw shooting as well as cut down on our turnovers. We really … [Read more...] about 49ers Emerge From Battle Of Unbeatens