Khalifa's 22 lead Charlotte over Louisiana Tech 74-67

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Aly Khalifa scored 22 points as Charlotte beat Louisiana Tech 74-67 on Saturday.

Khalifa added seven rebounds for the 49ers (16-11, 7-9 Conference USA). Brice Williams finished 6 of 9 from the field to add 15 points. Lu'Cye Patterson shot 4 of 5 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line to finish with 14 points.

Keaston Willis finished with 17 points and two steals for the Bulldogs (13-14, 6-10). Louisiana Tech also got 15 points and eight assists from Isaiah Crawford. In addition, Kaleb Stewart finished with 15 points.

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Both teams play again on Thursday. Charlotte hosts North Texas and Louisiana Tech travels to play Western Kentucky.

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