DENTON, Texas -- Eric Katenda scored 20 points and Deckie Johnson and J-Mychal Reese added 19 apiece as North Texas beat Charlotte 80-77 on Saturday night.
Joseph Uchebo led Charlotte (13-18, 9-9 Conference USA) with 23 points and 19 rebounds.
Ja'Michael Brown hit a 3 to put the Mean Green up 76-71 with 3:58 to go. Charlotte had layups from Anthony Vanhook and Jon Davis to pull within a point. Johnson then made two free throws, and Vanhook made another layup to cap the scoring for the 49ers.