Charlotte 49ers Edge Past Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Ocean Center Showdown

In a closely contested battle at the Ocean Center, the Charlotte 49ers emerged victorious over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels with a final score of 71-68. The game, which was not part of conference play, saw both teams fighting hard on neutral ground. The 49ers' season record now stands at an even balance while the Colonels' record reflects their valiant effort despite falling short.

The Charlotte 49ers showcased a remarkable shooting performance from inside the arc, hitting an impressive 82 percent of their two-point attempts. Their overall field goal percentage was also notable at 64 percent for the game. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink ten three-point shots out of twenty-two attempts, translating to a solid three-point shooting percentage of approximately 46 percent. Despite only making half of their free throws, this did not deter them from securing a win.

On defense and in rebounding efforts, the Charlotte team grabbed a total of twenty-five rebounds with twenty defensive and five offensive boards contributing to their cause. They also executed well on turnovers by scoring six points off turnovers and maintaining an assists-turnover ratio close to two.

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels put up a strong fight as well; they improved their scoring in the second half by putting up forty-four points compared to twenty-four in the first half. Their field goal percentage stood at around 46 percent with fifty-four attempts throughout the game. From long range, they made twelve out of thirty attempts resulting in approximately forty percent accuracy from three-point land.

The Colonels were slightly less effective inside but still managed over fifty percent success rate on two-point shots and were able to convert about sixty-seven percent from free throw line. They also capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring eleven second-chance points thanks largely due to eight offensive rebounds.

As for ball handling and passing efficiency, both teams recorded similar numbers in steals and assists; however, it was evident that Charlotte's seventeen assists played a crucial role in facilitating their offense effectively against Eastern Kentucky's twelve assists.

Fans can look forward to more action-packed games as coverage continues for upcoming matchups featuring these determined teams striving for excellence on court.