CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Anton Bonke scored 17 points as Charlotte beat Division II opponent Shaw 83-79 on Sunday.

Charlotte's name pays homage to a key year in the school's history. In 1949, UNC-Charlotte was nearly closed by the state legislature. Strong efforts locally kept the institution open, and so when they changed their name from Owls in 1961, they went for 49ers to pay homage to that effort.

The Georgia Bulldogs are halfway through their final home matchup of the regular season. Here is how the contest has gone so far.

Charlotte 49ers prepare for a road game against the undefeated Virginia Tech, focusing on overcoming the Hokies' potent offense led by players like Hansberry and Avdalas.

Charlotte doesn't stand much of a chance of beating Georgia, but the 49ers coach acknowledges you never known where next transfer might come from.

Kasen Jennings scored the game-winning jump shot with two seconds left and racked up 15 total points to lead the Appalachian State Mountaineers past the Charlotte 49ers 65-63