CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte 49ers saw their 2017 season come to an end with a 3-1 (14-25, 27-25, 20-25, 6-25) defeat to second-seeded WKU in the opening round of C-USA's year-end tournament. The Niners rallied in the second set to knock off the Hilltoppers 27-25 to even the match before WKU clinch the match with sets three and four.
"I'm just so proud of this group," began Head Coach Karen Weatherington. "I'm going to miss this bond. We played well right to our potential. I was really proud of how we went out.