Basketball

Spurs, Hornets Have More Games Called Over Virus Concerns

The San Antonio Spurs are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak among four players, the NBA said Tuesday, meaning the Spurs will not play until the middle of next week at the earliest.

Winthrop Edges Past UNC Asheville, Improves To 16-0

Josh Corbin scored a career-high 20 points, dropping in six of eight 3-pointers, as Winthrop stretched its season-opening winning streak to 16 games, narrowly defeating UNC Asheville 84-80 on Thursday night.

Winthrop Basketball Off To Record-Breaking Start To Season

The hottest basketball team in the Carolinas resides in Rock Hill.

Charlotte Answers at FAU With Three in Double Figures

Behind three double-figure scorers and timely free throw shooting, the Charlotte 49ers (7-7, C-USA: 3-3) defeated Florida Atlantic (8-7, C-USA: 3-3), 74-71, on the road to earn a split in the Conference USA series.

UNC Fan Cutouts Fill Seats At Smith Center & Carmichael Arena

Officials with the UNC Department of Athletics are putting up cutouts of fans at Smith Center and Carmichael Arena in lieu of having an in-person audience as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact so many lives.

Hayward Scores 34 Points, Hornets Rout Knicks 109-88

Gordon Hayward came to Charlotte looking for an expanded role and an opportunity to turn a struggling Hornets franchise into a winner.

Niners Add Home Game Against Belmont Abbey, Saturday

The Charlotte 49ers men’s basketball program has announced the addition of a home game this Saturday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Belmont Abbey in Halton Arena.

Four in Double-Figures as 49ers Top Hilltoppers in Overtime

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.

49ers Fall to WKU in a Tightly Contested Game

Charlotte had three players score in double-figures but the 49ers (4-4, C-USA: 0-1) fell to preseason Conference USA favorite the WKU Hilltoppers.

Three In Double-Figures As 49ers Top Colonials On The Road

Behind three double-figure scorers and a strong second-half offensive performance, the Charlotte 49ers (4-3) won their third straight game with a 66-65 win on the road over the George Washington Colonials (1-6).

Hornets Organization And Players Finding Unique Ways To Give Back To Families In Need At The Holidays

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.

Borrego: Hornets Have Needed Playmakers In Ball, Hayward

Hornets coach James Borrego wanted elite playmakers this offseason.

Hornets Re-Sign Biyombo; Sign Ball And 3 Other Draft Picks

The Hornets have re-signed center Bismack Biyombo and signed all four of this year’s draft picks, including first-round selection LaMelo Ball, on the eve of training camp.

Charlotte 49ers Men’s Basketball Announces 2020-21 Schedule

The Charlotte 49ers men’s basketball program, which is playing its third season under head coach Ron Sanchez, announces their 2020-21 schedule which features 14 games in Halton Arena as well as two games in the Volunteer Classic and the annual Battle for the Hornets’ Nest Trophy game against Davidson.