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Rutherford Scores Game-Winner; 49ers Top Georgia State

Charlotte, N.C. – Behind goals by Daniel Bruce, Teddy Chaouche, Tommy Madden and the game-winning goal by Dean Rutherford, the Charlotte 49ers (6-4-4) defeated Georgia State (9-5-1), 4-3, in overtime at Transamerica Field in their final non-conference game. This game marked the fourth straight home game that the 49ers went to overtime.

With the win, the 49ers are undefeated in their last eight final regular-season home games (7-0-1) and are 9-4-3 in their final regular-season home game since 2000

"We scored four good goals tonight, that's the difference," Charlotte coach Kevin Langan said.