By Kyle Soppe The Richmond Spiders, already locked into the four seed in next weeks A-10 tournament, traveled to North Carolina to play the Charlotte 49ers. The game was important both ways, as the Spiders looked to strengthen their NCAA resume while the 49ers looked to assure themselves of the sixth seed in next weekends tournament. The home team came out with a game … [Read more...] about Spiders Sputter, Charlotte Cruises
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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
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
Charlotte Coasts Past Carolina A&T
Charlotte, NC – Behind four double-figures scorers and double-doubles by Amanda Dowe and Jennifer Hailey, the Charlotte 49ers (6-5) defeated North Carolina A&T (6-5), 87-63, ending their five-game losing streak. “I was proud of our team’s effort and performance tonight,” Charlotte coach Cara Consuegra said. “We really challenged the team and it was great seeing the team … [Read more...] about Charlotte Coasts Past Carolina A&T