FORT WORTH, Texas – Despite a hard-fought battle that featured 10 lead changes and four ties, the Charlotte 49ers (11-22) fell 64-59 to Florida Atlantic (18-14) in the second round of the 2025 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship at Dickies Arena on Thursday (March 13) afternoon.
"We're obviously very disappointed that it came to an end, but extremely proud of the effort that the guys showed all year," said Charlotte Head Men's Basketball Coach Aaron Fearne. "I mean, phenomenal. I said it to them in the locker room—they should be extremely proud of their fight, their day-to-day professionalism to show up and work.