Columbia, S.C. – Behind goals by and , the eighth-ranked Charlotte 49ers (10-2-1, C-USA: 5-1) defeated 25-ranked South Carolina (9-5-1, C-USA: 4-1-1), 2-1, on the road to move into first place in Conference USA. This victory marked the 49ers third straight over South Carolina.
"This was a typical tight hard fought Conference USA game," Charlotte coach said. "We started the game off really well pushing hard and we scored an early goal. It looked like we would score another goal or two the way we were pushing the action. Then, South Carolina pushed back and scored to tie the game.