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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Charlotte drops game, hurts A-10 seeding
St. Louis, MO – Epiphany Woodson scored a career-high 32 points but it was not enough as the Charlotte 49ers (15-12, A-10: 7-6) lost on a shot in the closing seconds, 70-69 at Saint Louis (10-18, A-10: 3-10). “Epiphany Woodson played her best game of the season,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra. “In the last two games, she has found herself again. She is playing hard and … [Read more...] about Charlotte drops game, hurts A-10 seeding
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
49ers Spread The Wealth, Defeat Albany
MIAMI, FL – Behind four double-figure scorers, the Charlotte 49ers (7-6) defeated Albany, 61-59, in the FIU Sun and Fun Classic. “It was good to get a win,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “We were fatigued after the quick turnaround from yesterday’s game. We spent a lot of energy coming back yesterday. Today’s win was an overall team victory. Everyone who got in the … [Read more...] about 49ers Spread The Wealth, Defeat Albany
OSU Downs Charlotte, Sigmon Scores 14
Columbus, OH – Charlotte had three players in double-figures led by a career-high 14 points from Hillary Sigmon but it was not enough as the 49ers dropped an 88-58 decision at #12 Ohio State. “I was proud of Hillary’s effort today, she played hard today,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “You have to congratulate Ohio State they have a very good team. However, I was … [Read more...] about OSU Downs Charlotte, Sigmon Scores 14