CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Behind three double-figure scorers led by Brice Williams' career-high 22 points and a blistering second-half shooting performance, the Charlotte 49ers (6-6, C-USA: 2-2) handed the UAB Blazers (10-2; C-USA 3-1) their first conference loss with 70-55 win in Halton Arena.
Williams scored his 22 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field while connecting on all three of his three-point field goal attempts. Two other players had double-digit scoring games as Jahmir Young scored 14 points while adding seven assists and six boards. Jhery Matos totaled 13 points with a team-leading eight rebounds with six assists.