BOCA RATON, Fla. – Behind three double-figure scorers and timely free throw shooting, the Charlotte 49ers (7-7, C-USA: 3-3) defeated Florida Atlantic (8-7, C-USA: 3-3), 74-71, on the road to earn a split in the Conference USA series.
Jahmir Young scored 25 points while shooting 13-for-16 from the free throw line. Jordan Shepherd scored 19 points and hit 9-for-10 from the free throw line. Jhery Matos rounded out the 49ers double-figure scorers with 10 points. Brice Williams added eight points and Anzac Rissetto had seven points off the bench.