(Feb. 24, 2022) - The FIU women's basketball team fell to Charlotte at home on Thursday night by a score of 55-65 at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
The Panthers' record fell to 12-14 on the season and 4-11 in Conference USA play. Charlotte improved 17-8 overall and 13-2 in the league.
Grace Hunter scored a season-high 23 points. Kyla Nelson and nine points and seven rebounds, while Emerald Ekpiteta had six points, six rebounds, and four steals.
The Panther bench outscored Charlotte 31-9 in the contest.
Defensively, the Blue & Gold forced 13 Charlotte turnovers and held the 49ers to only a 38.