Young scores 18 to lead Charlotte past UAB 51-44
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jahmir Young had 18 points as Charlotte topped UAB 51-44 on Thursday night.
Both teams were playing their first Conference USA game of the season.
Cooper Robb had 10 points for Charlotte (7-5).
Neither team was able to get much going offensively in the first 20 minutes. After leading 23-22 heading to halftime, Charlotte kept it up in the second half to earn the victory. The Blazers' 22 first-half points were a season low for the team.
Tavin Lovan had 11 points for the Blazers (9-5), whose five-game winning streak came to end. Tyreek Scott-Grayson added seven rebounds.
Charlotte plays Middle Tennessee at home on Saturday. UAB matches up against Old Dominion on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Craig Murley
- Doug Sirmons
- Ray Natali
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |