Charlotte 49ers Secure Home Victory Over Mercer Bears in Women's Basketball Showdown at Dale F. Halton Arena
In a competitive matchup at the Dale F. Halton Arena, the Charlotte 49ers emerged victorious over the Mercer Bears with a final score of 65-58. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visiting Bears have fallen to 0-1.
The Charlotte 49ers demonstrated a solid performance on their home court, leading to their win against the Mercer Bears. The game saw several lead changes and was tied four times, indicating a closely contested battle between the two teams. The Charlotte team capitalized on turnovers, scoring 18 points off them compared to Mercer's 10 points in this category.
Offensively, the Charlotte team showed efficiency from inside the arc with a two-point field goal percentage of about 47 percent and overall field goal shooting at approximately 43 percent. They also outperformed Mercer in fast break points with a total of 16 compared to Mercer's seven and dominated in points scored within the paint by tallying up to an impressive total of 36 points.
Defensively, both teams were evenly matched with eight steals each; however, it was in rebounding where Charlotte had an edge over their opponents by securing a total of eight offensive rebounds which contributed to seven second-chance points for them.
The free throw line was another area where both teams excelled but differed slightly; while both teams had high percentages - Charlotte at around 69 percent and Mercer even higher at approximately 87 percent - it was ultimately Charlotte who made more trips to the line with a total of twenty-six attempts.
One standout statistic for the Bears was their third-quarter performance where they scored twenty-two points – their highest-scoring quarter during this game – showcasing resilience despite being away from home.
Looking ahead for fans of The Charlotte team: they will be facing off against VCU Rams on December second at six o'clock PM Eastern Time. This encounter will take place away from home turf at Stuart C. Siegel Center located in Richmond VA; unfortunately for fans who prefer watching live games there are no broadcast networks scheduled yet but stay tuned for updates regarding potential coverage options closer to game day.