Charlotte 49ers Edge Past George Mason Patriots at Flagler Gymnasium
The Charlotte 49ers emerged victorious with a narrow 54-49 win against the George Mason Patriots. The game, held at Flagler Gymnasium, saw both teams locked in a tight contest. The Charlotte 49ers now stand with one more win to their record, while the Patriots add another loss.
The first half concluded with the Charlotte 49ers slightly ahead at 25-22. They maintained their lead throughout the second half, outscoring the Patriots by two points to seal their victory. The final score reflected a hard-fought battle on both sides of the court.
The Charlotte team showcased a balanced offensive and defensive effort. They shot at a rate of thirty-seven percent from the field and an impressive eighty percent from the free-throw line. Their defense was equally notable, amassing six blocks and equaling their opponents with six steals.
Key players for the Charlotte team contributed significantly to this outcome. Their efforts in scoring were led by field goals made seventeen times out of forty-six attempts and successful free throws sixteen times from twenty attempts. From beyond the arc, they managed four three-point shots out of fourteen attempts – rounding off an effective shooting performance.
On defense, they edged past George Mason with thirty-four total rebounds—twenty-six defensive and five offensive—and capitalized on turnovers by scoring fourteen points off them.
Meanwhile, George Mason's performance was marked by determination despite falling short on this occasion. They achieved thirty-three rebounds in total but struggled from beyond three-point range where they only converted five out of eighteen attempts into points.
Their most significant contribution came from free throws where they matched their opponents' eighty percent success rate but could not overcome their overall lower shooting percentage which stood at thirty-three percent for field goals.
As fans look forward to future games, attention turns to when the Charlotte 49ers will face off against UCF Knights at Flagler Gymnasium in St Augustine on November 21st at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. This game will be available for fans to watch via PTB Live internet broadcast network.