Wednesday’s game against James Madison was a tale of two halves for the Charlotte defense.
After the first 20 minutes expired, the 49ers were behind to an 0-6 JMU team 35-29. The Niners would make a defensive stand in the second half and come out on top, defeating the Dukes 65-56.
The beginning of the game showed a sloppy Charlotte team. Within the first few minutes of the game loose ball turnovers, an over-and-back violation and a shooting foul allowed JMU to an early lead. Through their fouling, JMU was in the Bonus within the first nine minutes of the game as Charlotte had already tallied seven team fouls.