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49ers exit early in C-USA tournament

The Charlotte 49ers (23-32) are packing their bags in Hattiesburg, MS Thursday afternoon after losing their first game against No. 1 seed Florida Atlantic 7-5 Wednesday night, then falling short to the No. 5 seed Louisiana Tech 13-3 in eight innings, putting an end to their 2016 campaign and quest for a Conference USA title.

Game 1 : FAU 7, Charlotte 5

Nick Daddio looking into the dugout to get the pitch to relay to his pitcher. Photo by Ben Robson.
Nick Daddio looking into the dugout to get the pitch to relay to his pitcher. Photo by Ben Robson.

Coming out of the gate, the 49ers put the pressure on a FAU by putting up three runs in the first inning.