App State fell to 5-4 in a 71-62 loss against Charlotte Friday in front of a packed crowd at Dale F. Halton Arena.
After dominating the first half, an ice-cold Mountaineers second half allowed the 49ers to get back into the game and eventually take the lead, before closing out the game comfortably.
In his first start of the season, sophomore forward Christopher Mantis was able to prey on the Charlotte defense, ending with a career high 25 points, 21 coming before the break.
Mantis led the team with five threes, along with two from junior forward CJ Huntley, who contributed 11 points.