The Charlotte 49ers women’s team overcame a slow start but faltered in the final seconds, as they ultimately lost to the Rice Owls 55-52. Jasmine Goodwine had 16 points to lead the Owls, and Maya Hawkins added 10, including the go-ahead three-pointer with 8.1 seconds left.
Meanwhile, Nyilah Jamison-Myers had 16 points and five boards for Charlotte, and Lefty Webster added 10 points, nine rebounds, five assists and four steals. Grace Hunter had 11 rebounds to lead Charlotte in that category.
The Niners couldn’t get anything to drop in the first quarter. While they only surrendered 14 points, they only scored six themselves.