The 2016-2017 school year was one for the books for Charlotte athletics. Take a look back at some of the highlights for the various teams.
Football
Entering into the 2016 season, the Charlotte 49ers’ football team had a 10-game losing streak on their backs. This was extended to 11 games after falling 70-14 against a No. 19 ranked Louisville team.
Charlotte remembered how it felt to win against Elon, posting a season-high 47 points against the Phoenix. The 49ers also collected their first conference wins since joining Conference USA in the 2015 season. The Niners went on to finish 4-8 overall, 3-3 in conference and were two wins away from being bowl bound in their first season eligible.