Charlotte dropped a heartbreaker to #12 Xavier Wednesday at Halton Arena, 62-60. The 49ers led the Musketeers at the half 32-31, behind 15 points from senior guard Leemire Goldwire. The Muskeeters fought back in the second half with senior forward Josh Duncan pacing them.
The Charlotte 49ers women's basketball team ended their two game losing streak Saturday night, with a 60-58 win over St. Bonaventure. The win improves the team's record to 15-10 overall, and 6-3 in the A-10
Rooting for the underdog is a thankless duty. However, for better or for worse I have never been able to root for anything else. Dynasties are not my thing. Best-of-seven series have brought me to tears; and, returning champions annoy me. Therefore, it should come as no surprise I felt that there would be no justice in this world if the New England Patriots had won.
Charlotte basketball split a pair of tough road games last week, as the team traveled to both Dayton and St. Bonaventure. The Niners could not hold off Dayton on Wednesday night, and picked up their second straight loss in A10 conference play.