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Young Secures First Career Double-Double; Niners Defeat FIU In Overtime

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte 49ers (8-7, C-USA: 4-3) picked up a 63-55 overtime victory over the FIU Panthers (8-9, C-USA: 2-7) in Halton Arena behind a double-double performance from Jahmir Young.

Young led the team with 25 points while adding ten rebounds to give him his first career double-double. Marvin Cannon almost secured a double-double after posting eight points and ten boards. Jhery Matos scored nine points and grabbed seven rebounds. Milos Supica added eight points and seven rebounds to the 49ers' efforts. Jordan Shepherd also scored eight points while collecting five rebounds.