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Bonke puts up 12 as Charlotte defeats East Carolina 68-56

Led by Anton Bonke's 12 points, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the East Carolina Pirates 68-56 on Saturday

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

David Gomez - Inactive against ECU Gomez (undisclosed) did not appear in Saturday's 68-56 win over ECU.

Impact Gomez, who has not appeared since Nov. 28, remained sidelined during Saturday's win over the Pirates. The 6-foot-9 freshman has been listed as questionable for two-straight games hinting that a return may still be on the table this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dezayne Mingo - Starts, deals 10 assists Mingo accumulated 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 68-56 win over East Carolina.

Impact Mingo had come off the bench in conference play until Saturday. He made his first start since Dec. 7 and had his third double-digit assist game. The 6-4 senior has 19 assists in his last two games. Mingo has scored in double digits in all but two American Conference games. Charlotte hosts North Texas on Wednesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Gomez - Questionable Saturday Gomez (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against East Carolina.

Impact Gomez could make his return for the Saturday showing after being out for almost the entire season. The freshman forward has not played in a game since November.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Frank Oguche - Sits again on Saturday Oguche (undisclosed) remains out on Saturday against East Carolina.

Impact The 6-8 freshman seems headed for a redshirt season. He has not appeared in a game for the 49ers.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riley leads East Carolina against Charlotte

East Carolina takes on the Charlotte 49ers after Jordan Riley scored 40 points in the Pirates' 92-89 overtime loss to the Wichita State Shockers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tulsa beats Charlotte 79-74

Led by Miles Barnstable's 25 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Charlotte 49ers 79-74 on Wednesday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Anton Bonke - Scores 17, grabs five boards Bonke closed with 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 79-74 loss to Tulsa.

Impact Bonke had been limited to a combined nine points in his three previous games. He came off the bench for the first time in 13 games and was very effective in relief of Jarne Elouna Eyenga. The Charlotte center is averaging 10.3 points on 58.1 percent from the field and 7.8 rebounds. The 49ers head home to play East Carolina on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Gomez - DNP Wednesday Gomez (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 79-74 loss against Tulsa.

Impact Gomez, who was listed as questionable pregame, missed his 18th-straight game as the 49ers were taken down by the Golden Hurricane on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 freshman has not appeared in a game since Nov. 28, but his questionable status seems to point to a potential return yet this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Gomez - Could return Wednesday Gomez (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Charlotte on Wednesday.

Impact Gomez could potentially return for the 49ers' game at Tulsa on Wednesday. However, the freshman has only played in two games this season and hasn't seen the court since Nov. 28, so it appears extremely unlikely that he would play any kind of meaningful role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte visits Tulsa following Riley's 21-point performance

Tulsa plays the Charlotte 49ers after Tylen Riley scored 21 points in Tulsa's 81-77 loss to the Wichita State Shockers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Viral '6-7' Craze Is Going Strong at NBA, College Basketball Games Nationwide

The global “6-7" craze is still going strong at NBA and college games around the country among players, coaches and fans.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Viral '6-7' Craze Is Going Strong at NBA, College Basketball Games Nationwide

UTSA earns 88-79 victory over Charlotte, snaps 17-game skid

Led by Jamir Simpson's 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, the UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Charlotte 49ers 88-79 to snap a 17-game skid

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ben Bradford - Scores 20, grabs 12 boards Bradford ended Sunday's 88-79 loss to UTSA with 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds and five assists across 36 minutes.

Impact Bradford had his first double-double of the season and set season highs in rebounds and assists. The 6-5 sophomore had only scored a combined 20 points in his previous four games. His top effort was not enough to keep the 49ers from their third straight loss and allowing UTSA to win its first conference game. They will get another chance to win on Wednesday at Tulsa. Bradford had a season-high 26 points in the loss to the Golden Hurricane on Jan. 14.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

UTSA faces Charlotte on 17-game skid

UTSA aims to stop its 17-game skid with a win against Charlotte

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Bradshaw's 16 lead Memphis past Charlotte 77-54

Aaron Bradshaw scored 16 points, Julius Thedford had 11 points and 11 rebounds and three steals, and the Memphis Tigers defeated the Charlotte 49ers 77-54

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Arden Conyers - Scores 14 in loss Conyers had 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), one rebound, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 77-54 loss to Memphis.

Impact Conyers has consecutive double-digit scoring games for the first time since the turn of the calendar. The 6-7 sophomore has bumped up his playing time in the last two games after not playing more than 26 minutes in five straight games. The 49ers have lost back-to-back games for the first time in conference play. They are off until next Sunday when they host UTSA. Conyers had seven points in the Jan. 7 win over the Roadrunners.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis hosts Charlotte after Parker's 40-point showing

Memphis plays the Charlotte 49ers after Sincere Parker scored 40 points in Memphis' 90-80 victory over the UAB Blazers

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Dezayne Mingo - Scores 24 in loss Mingo closed Wednesday's 74-64 loss to Wichita State with 24 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes.

Impact Mingo has scored in double digits in nine straight games and the 49ers have gone 7-2 in that stretch. The guard has topped 20 points three times in the streak and had a pair of 10-assist games. With the loss Charlotte fell one game behind Tulsa in the American standings. Mingo and the 49ers will try to get back to their winning ways Sunday at Memphis.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wichita State plays conference rival Charlotte

The Wichita State Shockers will take on conference foe Charlotte

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference

A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major American Conference.

FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference

Damoni Harrison - Leads with 15 points Harrison provided 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT) over 26 minutes during Friday's 80-70 win over Rice.

Impact Harrison has hit three 3-pointers in four straight games and the 49ers have won all four. The 6-4 senior is hitting 41.9 percent of his long-range shots and is adding 9.3 points off the Charlotte bench. The schedule gets a bit more difficult over the next week with visits to Wichita State and Memphis. Harrison had a season-high 22 points in the double-overtime win over the Shockers on Jan. 3.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison scores 15 as Charlotte beats Rice 80-70

Damoni Harrison scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the Charlotte 49ers over the Rice Owls 80-70 on Friday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Rice visits Bonke and Charlotte

Charlotte takes on the Rice Owls after Anton Bonke scored 25 points in Charlotte's 80-76 overtime win against the Temple Owls

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Bonke and Charlotte win 80-76 in OT against Temple

Anton Bonke scored 25 points and Dezayne Mingo added eight points in the overtime as the Charlotte 49ers beat the Temple Owls 80-76

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

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Bonke puts up 12 as Charlotte defeats East Carolina 68-56

Riley leads East Carolina against Charlotte

Tulsa beats Charlotte 79-74

Charlotte visits Tulsa following Riley's 21-point performance

Viral '6-7' Craze Is Going Strong at NBA, College Basketball Games Nationwide

UTSA earns 88-79 victory over Charlotte, snaps 17-game skid

UTSA faces Charlotte on 17-game skid

Bradshaw's 16 lead Memphis past Charlotte 77-54

Memphis hosts Charlotte after Parker's 40-point showing

Wichita State plays conference rival Charlotte

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference

Harrison scores 15 as Charlotte beats Rice 80-70

Rice visits Bonke and Charlotte

Bonke and Charlotte win 80-76 in OT against Temple