Behind four double-figure scorers and clutch free throw shooting down the stretch, the Charlotte 49ers (5-4, C-USA: 1-1) defeated the preseason Conference USA favorite WKU Hilltoppers (8-3, C-USA: 1-1), 75-71, in overtime in Halton Arena.
Despite a global pandemic and the NBA season starting just days before Christmas, the Hornets organization and several of its players still found unique ways to give back to families and youth in need during the holiday season.