The Charlotte 49er men’s basketball team tipped off their season Friday night against the Newberry Wolves. After a slow start, the Niners ran away with it winning 101-88. In the first game of the season, the 49ers gave a preview of what to expect in 2016-17, and we have a few takeaways to consider.
Don’t under-estimate your opponent
When the schedule was announced, Newberry seemed like a lackluster opponent. The Division II upset Marshall last season in West Virginia and competitively scheduled two Division I games this year going up against South Carolina and Charlotte.