Four In Double-Figures as Niners Top FIU

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Behind four double-figure scorers and a strong second half defensive effort, the Charlotte 49ers (9-7, C-USA: 5-3) defeated the FIU Panthers (8-10, C-USA: 2-8), 68-65, for their third straight win.

Jahmir Young led all scorers with 22 points, including shooting 8-for-11 from the field. He also grabbed six rebounds and dished out four assists. Brice Williams scored 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field while connecting on both of his three-point field goal attempts. Jordan Shepherd and Jhery Matos both scored 12 points rounding out the 49ers' double-figure scorers.

In the second half, the 49ers held FIU to 26 points while limiting the Panthers to 35 percent shooting…