CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Behind five double-figure scorers and a stifling defensive performance, the Charlotte 49ers (1-2) defeated the South Carolina State Bulldogs (0-5), 78-40, in Halton Arena.
Brice Williams scored a career-high 14 points and added seven boards, followed by Jahmir Young with 12 points and six rebounds. Jackson Threadgill went 3-for-4 from the three-point line to notch 11 points and both Jordan Shepherd and Jhery Matos added 10 points apiece.
The 49ers limited the Bulldogs to 24.5 percent shooting from the field while holding them to 19 first half points.