In a thrilling matchup in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 49ers secured a hard-fought victory over the Temple Owls, concluding the game with a score of 78-72 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Nik Graves was the standout performer for Charlotte, contributing 23 points to the team’s victory along with six assists. Giancarlo Rosado proved to be a valuable asset as well, scoring 15 points on an efficient 5 of 7 shooting, while also grabbing seven rebounds. Robert Braswell and Jaehshon Thomas made their mark in overtime, each adding five points to help seal the win. Braswell finished with a total of 11 points, shooting 3 of 7 overall and hitting 2 of 4 from beyond the arc.
On the opposing side, the Owls were led by Zion Stanford, who delivered an impressive 26-point performance. Aiden Tobiason and Steve Settle supported as well, contributing 14 and 11 points, respectively.
In a critical moment, Rosado played a key role for Charlotte in the second half, scoring nine points, including a pivotal dunk that tied the game with just 26.8 seconds left on the clock.
Looking ahead, the 49ers will face off against Tulane on the road next Wednesday, while Temple is set to visit UAB for their upcoming game on Sunday.