Charlotte 49ers News Page 5 - College Basketball

Jarne Elouna Eyenga - Returns to action Wednesday Elouna Eyenga (undisclosed) ended with two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and one assist over nine minutes during Wednesday's 74-58 victory over UTSA.

Impact Elouna Eyenga logged nine minutes off the bench. Even though he didn't produce much across the board, at least he should be healthy enough to be a depth option in the frontcourt in the coming games. With this return, he snapped a seven-game absence.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Butler - Doesn't play Wednesday Butler (leg) didn't play Wednesday against UTSA.

Impact Butler has missed back-to-back games while working his way back from a leg injury. His next chance to play will come against Rice on Sunday, Jan. 11.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Elliott - Brings down 10 boards Elliott amassed two points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), a season-high 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 74-58 victory over UTSA.

Impact The 6-10 sophomore has started the last eight games and provides an imposing frontcourt duo with Anton Bonke. Elliott is mostly a defensive presence and has only scored in double digits once. As a starter, he is averaging 6.3 points and 3.9 rebounds.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jarne Elouna Eyenga - GTD Wednesday Elounda Eyenga (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against UTSA.

Impact Elounda Eyenga has missed seven consecutive games as he continues working his way back to full health from an undisclosed injury. The freshman forward appears to be nearing a return but is likely going to be eased in when given the chance. His next chance to suit up would be against Rice during Sunday's contest, if he were to sit this one out.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Butler - Questionable Wednesday Butler (leg) is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against UTSA.

Impact Butler could miss back-to-back games as he continues working his way back from a leg injury. The senior forward's next chance to suit up would be in Sunday's clash with Rice, should he miss this matchup.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

David Gomez - Questionable Wednesday Gomez (undisclosed) is questionable at UTSA.

Impact Gomez has missed the last seven games, but allegedly has a shot to return Wednesday. He totaled 10 points, seven rebounds and one assist in the two games he's played this season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

UTSA hosts Charlotte after Mingo's 26-point game

Charlotte visits the UTSA Roadrunners after Dezayne Mingo scored 26 points in the 49ers' 104-100 overtime victory against the Wichita State Shockers

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Mingo leads Charlotte against UTSA after 26-point game

Charlotte plays the UTSA Roadrunners after Dezayne Mingo scored 26 points in the 49ers' 104-100 overtime win over the Wichita State Shockers

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Dezayne Mingo - Has career game in overtime win Mingo finished Saturday's 104-100 2OT victory over Wichita State with a career-high 26 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists over 38 minutes.

Impact Mingo had a pair of double-doubles with assists last season when he played for Marshall, but this was his first t his season. The 6-4 senior had not scored more than 17 points this season. He started the first eight games of the season, but had been playing significant minutes off the bench in the last five. Saturday's game may push him to back into the starting lineup. The 49ers next game is at UTSA on Wednesday.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Damoni Harrison - Pops off for season-high 22 points Harrison accumulated 22 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds over 33 minutes during Saturday's 104-100 2OT win over Wichita State.

Impact Harrison had scored just a combined six points on 2-of-8 from the field in his two previous games. He was able to find his 3-point stroke against the Shockers and improved his season standard by four points. The 6-4 senior is averaging 8.7 points and converting 35.2 percent of his 3-pointers.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mingo, Charlotte beat Wichita State 104-100 in 2OT

Dezayne Mingo led the Charlotte 49ers with 26 points and Arden Conyers hit the winning 3-pointer just before the buzzer in the second overtime as the 49ers defeated the Wichita Sta...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

David Gomez - Doesn't play Saturday Gomez (undisclosed) didn't play Saturday against Wichita State.

Impact Gomez was questionable to play Saturday, but he didn't step on the hardwood, and he's been sidelined since Nov. 28. His next chance to play will come Wednesday at UTSA.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jarne Elouna Eyenga - Sits out Saturday Eyenga (undisclosed) didn't play Saturday in the 104-100 overtime win over Wichita State.

Impact Eyenga missed his seventh straight game. The forward's next chance to play will come against UTSA on Wednesday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Butler - Sits out overtime win Butler (leg) didn't play in UNC-Charlotte's 104-100 win over Wichita State on Saturday.

Impact Butler was questionable heading into the matchup and wound up missing his first game of the season. The senior forward, who averages 3.9 points and 2.5 rebounds, will look to return against UTSA on Wednesday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Butler - Questionable vs. Wichita State Butler (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game against Wichita State.

Impact Butler is a new addition to UNC-Charlotte's availability report, and he risks logging his 2025-26 season's first DNP after a recent start. During it, he recorded five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jarne Elouna Eyenga - Termed questionable Elouna Eyenga is questionable for Saturday's game against Wichita State.

Impact Elouna Eyenga has been sidelined since Nov. 28 due to an undisclosed injury. He's started in three of his five appearances this season, averaging 3.6 points and 3.8 rebounds across 17.8 minutes.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

David Gomez - Tabbed questionable Gomez (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Wichita State.

Impact Gomez hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 28 due to an undisclosed injury. However, it looks like he has a shot to play Saturday against the Shockers. Gomez played 19 and 21 minutes in his two appearances this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Temple secures 76-73 win over Charlotte

Led by Jordan Mason's 18 points, the Temple Owls defeated the Charlotte 49ers 76-73 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor's addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism

The NCAA says it won't grant eligibility to any player who had signed an NBA contract after Baylor’s midseason addition of a 2023 draft pick who had been playing professionally in...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Ethan Butler - Suffers leg injury Butler (leg) sustained a leg injury during Tuesday's 76-73 loss to Temple, The Mineshaft reports.

Impact Butler limped off the court early in the second half of Tuesday's loss against the Owls, and he was spotted on the trainers' table with ice on his leg. The 6-foot-7 senior, who is averaging 3.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 17.1 minutes per game (14 games), did not return to the game. Butler's status is uncertain for Saturday's game against Wichita State.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Bonke - Scores 20 off the bench Bonke had a season-high 20 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-13 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 76-73 loss to Temple.

Impact Bonke had been limited to a combined 15 points on 6-of-17 (35.3 percent) from the field in his two previous games. Coach Aaron Fearne may have used starting as a motivational tool and it seemed to work as the 7-2 center forced his way to the free throw repeatedly. He had just his second double-digit scoring game in the last eight games. Bonke and the 49ers host Wichita State on Saturday.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Oguche - Out Tuesday Oguche (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Temple.

Impact Oguche has yet to play this season, and that won't change for the freshman Tuesday night against the Owls.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bradford and Charlotte host Temple

Charlotte faces the Temple Owls after Ben Bradford scored 26 points in Charlotte's 88-76 overtime win over the UIC Flames

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Temple visits Bradford and Charlotte

Charlotte plays the Temple Owls after Ben Bradford scored 26 points in Charlotte's 88-76 overtime victory over the UIC Flames

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Bradford and Charlotte win 88-76 in OT against UIC

Ben Bradford scored 26 points and Arden Conyers scored six points in the overtime as the Charlotte 49ers took down the UIC Flames 88-76 on Sunday

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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UTSA hosts Charlotte after Mingo's 26-point game

Mingo leads Charlotte against UTSA after 26-point game

Mingo, Charlotte beat Wichita State 104-100 in 2OT

Temple secures 76-73 win over Charlotte

NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor's addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism

Bradford and Charlotte host Temple

Temple visits Bradford and Charlotte

Bradford and Charlotte win 88-76 in OT against UIC