Charlotte 49ers Narrowly Outscored by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Ford Center

In a closely contested match at the Ford Center, the Charlotte 49ers faced off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The game concluded with a tight scoreline of 66-65 in favor of the home team, leaving both teams with their respective records impacted. The Charlotte 49ers now stand with an additional loss while the Blue Raiders add a win to their tally.

The Charlotte 49ers showcased impressive shooting accuracy throughout the game, converting 56 percent of their field goal attempts and achieving a remarkable 62 percent success rate on two-point shots. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable as they made seven three-pointers at a commendable rate of approximately 44 percent. Despite these strong offensive numbers, free throw opportunities were scarce for the Charlotte team; they attempted only four free throws during the entire game and succeeded in making half.

Defensively, both teams were evenly matched with five blocks each. However, it was on rebounds where differences began to emerge; although close in total rebounds—24 for Charlotte and 28 for Middle Tennessee—the latter managed to secure more offensive rebounds (8), which contributed to their higher second-chance points (12 compared to Charlotte's seven). Turnovers played a significant role in this encounter as well; while both teams had similar numbers in blocked attempts and steals—with four steals for Charlotte and eight for Middle Tennessee—the turnover count was less favorable for Charlotte who turned over possession eleven times.

The Blue Raiders capitalized on these turnovers effectively by scoring sixteen points off them compared to just four by the visiting team. Additionally, despite committing more personal fouls than their opponents (12 versus ten), Middle Tennessee maintained composure at critical moments which is reflected in their higher assists-to-turnover ratio.

Points in paint were another area where competition was fierce: The Blue Raiders edged out slightly with thirty-four points inside compared to thirty-two by The Charlotte team. This narrow margin underscored how evenly matched both sides were when driving towards the basket.

As fans reflect on this hard-fought battle, they can look forward to future broadcasts featuring The Charlotte 49ers as they continue through their season schedule seeking redemption after such a close defeat.