Charlotte scored three unanswered goals – all in the second half - to knock off second-seeded Old Dominion 4-2 in a Conference USA men’s soccer semifinal Friday night.
The 49ers, playing on their home field, trailed 2-1 after ODU goals by Deniz Dogan and Max Wilschrey in the first half. ODU led despite being outshot 10-7 before the break.
Charlotte (14-3-1) plays in the conference tournament championship Sunday against No. 1 seed Kentucky. The Wildcats defeated Marshall 2-1 in a semifinal Friday.
Charlotte scored the game’s first goal when Preston Popp scored.
After the Monarchs (11-5-2) scored twice, the 49ers responded with goals from Callum Montgomery, Daniel Bruce and Joe Brito.