The Charlotte 49ers failed to capitalize in the Orange Bowl Classic, falling to the Florida Gators 87-46. Clemson transfer Austin Ajukwa played his first game as a 49er in the Sunshine State and took home a team-high 12 points for Charlotte (6-4) while the Gators (8-3) had three players with over 10 points in the contest.
The loss to Florida extends the Niner losing streak to two games.
“It was disappointing that we did not play better,” Head Coach Mark Price said . “Florida punched us in the mouth early and we did not respond. It was disappointing, obviously, that is on me as a coach to have our guys prepared.