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Charlotte hangs on to beat Southern Miss 82-76

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Jon Davis scored 18 points in Charlotte's 82-76 win over Southern Mississippi on Thursday night.

The 49ers (4-10, 1-1 Conference USA) led by two with a minute left then made 11 free throws to hold off the Eagles (3-10, 0-2). Four free throws came after Southern Miss coach Doc Sadler was given two technicals with 19 seconds to go.

Braxton Ogbueze added 17 points, including six free throws in the final minute, and Anthony Vanhook 16 on 7-of-8 shooting. The 49ers shot 54 percent, including 11 of 25 from the arc.