Charlotte hoops to play Maryland in December

CHARLOTTE, NC (WCCB Charlotte) — Mark Price and the 49ers will suit up against a Big Ten team next season.

Charlotte announces a neutral site game with Maryland to be played in Baltimore at Royal Farms Arena on December 20. Charlotte is 0-3 all time against Maryland with the last meeting coming on Jan. 3, 2009 in College Park, 85-75.

“We are excited and look forward to playing Maryland, who played in the Sweet Sixteen last season, in Baltimore,” Charlotte head coach Mark Price said. β€œWe look forward to the challenge.”

Maryland went 27-9 last year and finished in a four-way tie for third place in the conference.

Charlotte finished 14-19 in Mark Price’s first year. The 49ers lost to eventual Conference USA Tournament Champion Middle Tennessee State in the C-USA quarterfinals.