CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In an impressive display of teamwork, Isaiah Folkes played a pivotal role in leading the Charlotte 49ers to an 83-61 victory over Livingstone on Wednesday night, pouring in 13 points off the bench.
Folkes also contributed significantly on the boards, securing seven rebounds for the 49ers, who now hold a record of 4-3. Nik Graves matched Folkes’ point total, finishing with 13 points while shooting 5 of 11 from the floor (including 1 for 5 from beyond the three-point line) and providing five assists. Dean Reiber complemented the scoring with 11 points, hitting 4 of 7 shots, including 2 for 3 from three-point range.
On the opposing side, Jamal Cannady Jr. shined for the Blue Bears, leading all scorers with 21 points, while Paul Tako added another 11 points to the team’s total.
Charlotte held a narrow 39-32 advantage at halftime, with Robert Braswell contributing 10 points before the break. The 49ers maintained their momentum in the second half, increasing their lead to 65-51, thanks to an efficient 8-0 scoring run. Rich Rolf stepped up during this period, scoring a team-high seven points in the second half to help seal the win.