49ers Use Second Half Run to Top Longwood

Charlotte, N.C. — Charlotte freshman guard Malik Martin posted a career-high 17 points to lead all scorers as the host 49ers (2-2) secured a 42-39 victory over the visiting Longwood Lancers (4-1) inside Halton Arena Monday evening. The Niners used a 13-4 run midway through the second half to take the lead.

"First of all, I think Longwood did a really good job of competing today, so compliments to them, they did some things to challenge us in the first half today so credit to their defense," Charlotte coach Ron Sanchez said. "I am very excited that we had a defensive game like this, this is enjoyable for me, to watch this come together and to see these guys lay it on the line, not because we…