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
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 5-1 | - | 14-4 |
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Temple | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 1-6 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
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