A lackadaisical offense and a porous defense were WKU’s downfall in its 40-14 loss to Charlotte Saturday.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Davis Shanley got the start at quarterback for the Hilltoppers, after redshirt sophomore Steven Duncan started the last two games.
Shanley threw an interception on the first possession, a mistake Charlotte made the Hilltoppers pay for on a 35-yard touchdown run by junior running back Benny LeMay. The 49ers missed the extra point but held a 6-0 lead.
After the two teams exchanged punts, the Hilltoppers took the ball on an extended drive, anchored by a long pass from Shanley to sophomore wide receiver Jacquez Sloan.