49ers Cruise Past FIU With Explosive Second Half

Charlotte, N.C. – Behind a dominant second-half performance on both ends of the court, the Charlotte 49ers (12-7, C-USA: 6-2) cruised past the FIU Panthers (14-7, C-USA: 5-3), 75-49, in Halton Arena.

Jahmir Young led the 49ers with 19 points, with 16 of those points coming in the decisive second half. Jordan Shepherd scored 16 points and dished out six assists. Amidou Bamba scored eight points and grabbed eight rebounds. Malik Martin added eight points and five rebounds to the 49ers' efforts. Milos Supica scored seven points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench.

HOW IT HAPPENED

With the 49ers leading 36-31 at the 16:37 mark of the second half, Charlotte blew the game open with a 13-0 run…