Can the Charlotte 49ers' Late Surge Tip the Scales at UTSA Convocation Center?
The Charlotte 49ers faced a narrow defeat against the UTSA Roadrunners with a final score of 80-81. The 49ers now stand with an overall record of 0-1, while the Roadrunners have evened their slate at 1-1.
In a game that saw numerous lead changes and ties, the Charlotte 49ers showcased resilience and determination. Despite trailing in early quarters with scores of 12 and 13, they rallied back in subsequent periods, notching up impressive tallies of 20 and then another strong performance to close out regulation time. However, it was during overtime where they truly shined, scoring an additional combined total of eighteen points across two sessions.
The team's statistics reflect a mixed performance. They managed to convert eleven out of twenty-five three-point attempts resulting in a forty-four percent success rate from beyond the arc. From field goals overall, they made twenty-three out of sixty-seven attempts which translates to thirty-four percent shooting accuracy for the game. At the free-throw line, they maintained composure hitting seventy percent from thirty-three attempts.
Defensively, both teams were neck-and-neck with blocks; however, Charlotte edged ahead with six compared to UTSA's five. Rebounding was also fiercely contested; although UTSA grabbed fifty rebounds over Charlotte's forty-three – it was clear that every possession counted in this tight contest.
Charlotte’s players fought hard on defense as well as offense; their six steals are testament to their tenacity on court. The team also worked well together offensively as evidenced by their seventeen assists throughout the game.
Despite these efforts by Charlotte players and coaching staff alike – including managing personal fouls which totaled twenty-two – it wasn't enough to secure victory against a determined Roadrunner squad who finished just one point ahead when all was said and done.
Looking forward after this hard-fought battle on foreign ground at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio - fans can look forward to supporting their team when they return home for their next challenge. The upcoming match will see them face off against Tulane Green Wave at Dale F. Halton Arena located within zip code area:28223 in Charlotte on January seventeenth at five-thirty PM Eastern Time zone (ET). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into future broadcasts scheduled for this encounter between collegiate competitors.