Hattiesburg, Miss. – Behind five double-figure scorers led by freshman Jon Davis’ 18 points, the Charlotte 49ers (4-10, C-USA: 1-1) defeated Southern Miss (3-10, C-USA: 0-2), 82-76, on the road. The victory marked Coach Mark Price’s first Conference USA victory at the helm of the 49ers program.
Davis scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half. Davis had five assists in the game. Braxton Ogbueze scored 17 points including connecting on three three-point field goals. Ogbueze also dished out six assists. Anthony Vanhook scored a season-high 16 points to go along with seven rebounds.