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The Charlotte men’s basketball team will compete against the Radford University Highlanders in the 2023 Discount Tire College Basketball Invitational semifinals on Tuesday, March 21, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla.If the 49ers win this contest, they will advance to the championship game and play on Wednesday, March 22, at 5 p.m. 

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The Charlotte men's basketball team dropped a double-overtime battle in the regular season finale against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers on Saturday, March. 4. The 49ers fell to the Blazers 93-91 in a back-and-forth battle until the end. With the loss, Charlotte falls to 18-13 overall and 9-11 in Conference USA (C-USA) play. 

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Charlotte men's basketball team hosts their last regular season game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers on Saturday, March 4, at 1 p.m. on Senior Day. Saturday will also be the 49er's last regular season game in the Conference USA (C-USA) as they join the American Athletic Conference in the 2023-2024 season.

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The Charlotte men's basketball team suffered a loss on their roundtrip as they fell to the University of North Texas 67-43 on Saturday, Feb. 11, at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. The loss was the 49ers third consecutive against the Mean Green and dropped the team to 14-11 overall and 5-9 in Conference USA (C-USA) play.

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With a 76-68 loss against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers, Charlotte inaugurated the Conference USA (C-USA) season with a close, contested defeat. However, it is the first glimpse into the rest of the season in store – with some insightful details about expectations for future contests.

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As the 2022 fall semester comes to a close, here are some key moments and what to expect for the future of Charlotte Athletics.

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The NBA season is underway, so it's time for the Hive Market to start booming. Here, we evaluate the recent play of Hornets players and tell you whether or not you should buy into their potential as a player and future on the Hornets roster. Play your cards right, and you will be rich in NBA knowledge and bragging rights. 

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This was a positive week for Charlotte pro sports fans, with their three teams going 6-1 in the past week. The NBA is underway with a long season ahead for the Hornets, and the Panthers made a massive move, so here is your weekly roundup of what's going on in professional sports in Charlotte.

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The 2022-2023 basketball season is right around the corner, and the Charlotte 49ers men's team has many unfamiliar faces walking around campus. The 49ers finished eight in Conference USA (C-USA) and 17-14 last season. The team is looking to take a significant step this season.

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Charlotte's professional sports are in their prime, with minor league hockey and the NBA beginning this week and the heart of the NFL season left. It's a busy time for the Charlotte sports world, so here is your weekly roundup of what's happening in Charlotte professional sports.

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Charlotte athletics inducted their first Hall of Fame class on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Popp Martin Student Union. The class features Lee Rose, Dale F. Halton, Judy Rose, Corey Nagy, Shareese Woods, Jon Busch and Cedric Maxwell.

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Yes, the story is true: basketball great Michael Jordan didn't make the varsity team as a sophomore at Wilmington's Laney High School. Leroy Smith Jr., who went on to become a Charlotte 49er, did.

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The Charlotte 49ers Athletics Department announced on May 23 the EverGreen Athletics Facilities Master Vision. EverGreen features upgrades to multiple athletic facilities and creates new spaces for specific athletic programs. The expansion will enhance the development of the program as Charlotte plans to move to the American Athletic Confer…

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As a new athletics season approaches, all teams' excitement and expectations are high. After historic seasons for multiple programs, the ceiling will only get higher for Charlotte athletics. Here is an inside look into the five things you need to watch for in the upcoming athletic year: 

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The Charlotte men's basketball team comes up short to Rice, 73-61 in the second round of the Conference USA (C-USA) tournament on Wednesday, March 9 in Frisco, Texas. The 49ers' 2021-2022 season ends with a heartbreaking loss. 

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The Charlotte men's basketball team squares off against the Rice Owls in the second round of the Conference USA (C-USA) Tournament in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. The 49ers will begin their journey to a potential bid in the NCAA tournament.

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The Charlotte men's basketball team defeated the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, 70-67, on Sunday, March 5. The 49ers finish the season with to 17-13 overall record and boast the four seed in the Conference USA (C-USA) tournament.