MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 16: FIUs mascot, Roary, fires up the crowd in the first half as the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers faced the FIU Golden Panthers on January 16, 2020, at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Jahmir Young had 23 points as Charlotte defeated Florida International 64-55 on Thursday night.
Austin Butler had 16 points for Charlotte (15-12, 8-7 Conference USA). Young hit 11 of 12 free throws.
Eric Lovett had 14 points for the Panthers (15-13, 5-10). Denver Jones added six rebounds.
The 49ers improve to 2-0 against the Panthers this season. Charlotte defeated Florida International 81-68 on Feb. 7.
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