CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jerry Johnson Jr. scored 18 points and Chattanooga spoiled Ron Sanchez's head coaching debut with an 80-69 victory over Charlotte on Tuesday night.
The 49ers closed within 62-55 after trailing by more than 10 for most of the second half and cut the deficit to seven again at 70-63 with 3:22 left. From there, the Mocs closed the game on a 10-5 run.
Donovann Toatley added 17 points, Thomas Smallwood scored 14 and Kevin Easley had 13 for Chattanooga.
Jon Davis led the 49ers with 31 points and Malik Martin added 13.