In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the Temple Owls with a final score of 78-72, thanks to a strong performance in overtime. Nik Graves was the standout player, contributing 23 points along with six assists for Charlotte, who now holds a record of 10-17 overall and 3-11 within the American Athletic Conference.

Other key players included Giancarlo Rosado, who netted 15 points while showing accuracy from the field by going 5 of 7 and hitting 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. He also contributed seven rebounds to the team’s efforts. Robert Braswell added to the score with 11 points, managing to shoot 3 of 7 from the field, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc, and converting 3 of 4 free-throws.

On the opposing side, Zion Stanford emerged as the top scorer for Temple, racking up 26 points. Aiden Tobiason also made a notable contribution with 14 points, while Steve Settle added 11 points to the team’s total, which brought the Owls’ record to 14-13 overall and 6-8 in the conference.

The decisive moment for Charlotte came in the second half when Rosado scored nine points, including a crucial dunk that tied the game with just 26.8 seconds left on the clock, setting the stage for their overtime victory.

Looking ahead, Charlotte will face Tulane in an away game next Wednesday, while Temple is set to visit UAB this coming Sunday.