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 SaturdayFEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press
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UNC-Charlotte knocks off East Carolina, powered by Mingo's 10 points, 10 assists
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Dale F. Halton Arena, Charlotte, NC
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.
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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.
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Corey Caulker - Scores 16 off bench Caulker (foot) notched a season-high 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Saturday's 68-56 loss to Charlotte.
Impact Caulker was a game-time decision and came off the bench in support of Isaiah Mbeng, but played a starter's complement of minutes. He had one of his better shooting games of the season and the 6-0 junior set a new standard. He has scored in double digits five times in his last 10 games. The Pirates play at UTSA on Wednesday. Caulker had six points and five assists in the win over the Roadrunners on Feb. 11.
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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.
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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.
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Tybo Bailey - Remains out Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Charlotte.
Impact Bailey has missed the last six games for the Pirates. The 6-2 sophomore had started 16 games and scored in double digits seven times. His next opportunity to return is Wednesday against UTSA.
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