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Charlotte topples second 'Power 5' opponent

PITTSBURGH -- Charlotte scored at least 20 points in each quarter of the second half and played stout defense down the stretch to hand (--/RV) Pittsburgh a 70-63 setback Sunday afternoon. It marks the second win over a 'Power 5' Conference foe this season for the 49ers, after they also defeated the Big Ten's Wisconsin in the season opener Nov. 11.

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Charlotte (5-3) placed three players in double figures, which is becoming a norm this season, led by 20 from Preseason All-Conference USA Team pick . She tallied 14 of her points in the third quarter alone, as the Niners flipped a seven-point halftime deficit into a one-point edge entering the final period.