Charlotte, N.C. - Charlotte's defense made play after play in the first half to spot the 49ers to a 14-0 halftime lead on their way to a 20-17 Conference USA victory over visiting Southern Miss, Saturday.
The win improves the 49ers to 4-4 overall and 3-2 in league play, matching the most wins for the 49ers in FBS and C-USA play.
"A really good win against a really good football team," said 49ers head coach Brad Lambert. "Hats off to our team today. Drive after drive, just keep swinging and swinging. It's an overall great team win, today.