The Charlotte 49ers men's soccer team reached No. 16 in the national polls this week following a 3-1 win over Saint Louis over the weekend.
The NSCAA poll, released Tuesday, has Charlotte ranked 16th behind the likes of Louisville, Maryland and North Carolina. Akron tops the rankings at No. 1.
While just 16th in the national ranks, the Niners find themselves first in the Mid-Atlantic region followed by Colgate and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Charlotte, currently on a seven-game winning streak, is in the midst of a five-game homestand that will close out the regular season with senior day against Rhode Island on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. During their seven-game streak, the Niners have outscored opponents by a margin of 13-3.
Charlotte is back in action Friday night at Transamerica field against St. Joseph's at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Sherrill out 8-12 weeks
Charlotte 49ers sophomore small forward KJ Sherrill will be sidelined for 8-12 weeks after he tore the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Sherrill injured the knee during "Major Madness" on Thursday night.
This is the second meniscus that has been torn by a Charlotte player in less than a week as Charles Dewhurst tore his in practice and is expected to miss 4-7 weeks.
This is the second meniscus that has been torn by a Charlotte player in less than a week as Charles Dewhurst tore his in practice and is expected to miss 4-7 weeks.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Charles Dewhurst out 4-7 weeks
Fifth-year senior Charlotte 49er guard Charles Dewhurst is out for four-to-seven weeks with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Dewhurst injured the knee in practice after just returning for a fifth and final season after graduating in May. Dewhurst has one year of eligibility remaining.
Dewhurst tore the ACL and MCL in the same knee back in January of 2009 in a loss to Maryland. Dewhurst could be back in action as soon as the 49ers' appearance in the Charleston Classic on Nov. 18.
Dewhurst injured the knee in practice after just returning for a fifth and final season after graduating in May. Dewhurst has one year of eligibility remaining.
Dewhurst tore the ACL and MCL in the same knee back in January of 2009 in a loss to Maryland. Dewhurst could be back in action as soon as the 49ers' appearance in the Charleston Classic on Nov. 18.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Recruits in Charlotte
Several Charlotte recruits are currently at Major Madness.
Tyler Lewis, a 2012 point guard and brother of current Niner Colby Lewis is in the house. Alongside Lewis is E. Victor Nickerson, a 2011 small forward from Norcoss, Ga.
Charlotte commit Terrence Williams is also in the house tonight.
Tyler Lewis, a 2012 point guard and brother of current Niner Colby Lewis is in the house. Alongside Lewis is E. Victor Nickerson, a 2011 small forward from Norcoss, Ga.
Charlotte commit Terrence Williams is also in the house tonight.
Spears; Braswell honored in A-10 polls
Two members of Charlotte's prominent front court earned A-10 honors from the A-10 media and coaches. Senior Shamari Spears was voted second team all-Atlantic 10 while Braswell earned third team all-Atlantic 10 in the preseason polls.
Speas earned third team all-Atlantic 10 honors last season after averaging 16 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. A three-time Rookie of the Week, Braswell was on the conference all-Rookie team last season.
Charlotte finished fifth last season with a 19-12 overall record and was picked to finish seventh as a team.
Temple was picked to win the conference followed by Xavier, Richmond and Dayton.
First team all-Atlantic 10:
Lavoy Allen, Temple
Kevin Anderson, Richmond
Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure
Damian Saunders, Duquesne
Chris Wright, Dayton
Preseason Poll:
1--Temple
2--Xavier
3--Richmond
4--Dayton
5--Rhode Island
6--St Louis
7--Charlotte
8--Duquesne
9--La Salle
10--George Washington
11--UMass
12--St. Joseph's
13--St. Bonaventure
14--Fordham
Speas earned third team all-Atlantic 10 honors last season after averaging 16 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. A three-time Rookie of the Week, Braswell was on the conference all-Rookie team last season.
Charlotte finished fifth last season with a 19-12 overall record and was picked to finish seventh as a team.
Temple was picked to win the conference followed by Xavier, Richmond and Dayton.
First team all-Atlantic 10:
Lavoy Allen, Temple
Kevin Anderson, Richmond
Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure
Damian Saunders, Duquesne
Chris Wright, Dayton
Preseason Poll:
1--Temple
2--Xavier
3--Richmond
4--Dayton
5--Rhode Island
6--St Louis
7--Charlotte
8--Duquesne
9--La Salle
10--George Washington
11--UMass
12--St. Joseph's
13--St. Bonaventure
14--Fordham
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
49ers add home game
The Charlotte 49ers announced today that they have filled their final available spot on the 2010-11 schedule by adding the Gardner Webb Bulldogs to the home schedule.
Gardner Webb will play in Halton Arena on Friday Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
In addition, Charlotte has moved it's exhibition opener against Queens University to Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Including the exhibition game, the Niners will now have 15 home games and will play a full schedule.
Charlotte volleyball will play a home match against Rhode Island following the Gardner Webb game for their senior night. Fans can remain for the match for no extra charge.
Gardner Webb will play in Halton Arena on Friday Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
In addition, Charlotte has moved it's exhibition opener against Queens University to Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Including the exhibition game, the Niners will now have 15 home games and will play a full schedule.
Charlotte volleyball will play a home match against Rhode Island following the Gardner Webb game for their senior night. Fans can remain for the match for no extra charge.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
McMurray wins at Charlotte
On a night when championship point racing was at a premium, a non-chaser stole the show at the Bank of America 500. Jamie McMurray picked up his third win of the season after overtaking Kyle Busch on a restart with 20 laps to go and never looked back.
McMurray had already picked up two big wins this season. Scoring a win at the Daytona 500 to open the season and adding another 500-mile win when he kissed the bricks at Indianapolis.
Busch was the man to beat all night long, leading a race-high 218 laps, but fell victim again to a late-race caution, finishing second.
“It was a really great race for us,” Busch said. “A great feeling there up until about 20 to go. I apologize to everybody at Joe Gibbs Racing for not being able to bring it home tonight. I don’t know what the caution was for—apparently a mouse ran across the race track or something.”
Point leader Jimmie Johnson had another stellar finish at Charlotte by coming home in third, but it wasn’t as easy as the result might have implicated.
Following a four-tire stop, Johnson got a scare on lap 34 when he spun coming out of turn two due to a flat left rear tire. After restarting in 37th, Johnson picked off opposing drivers one-by-one and found himself back in the top 3 in just 100 laps.
“The finish was great but the first half of the race was a disaster for us,” Johnson said. “I’m so relieved. I’m so glad to be sitting in here after a third place finish and still leading the points. I hope that tonight’s performance will lead us to a championship.”
Other drivers’ championship hopes didn’t receive the shot in the arm that they needed. Tony Stewart, who entered Saturday’s race in fifth place and just 107 points behind Johnson, was involved in an early incident and never recovered, finishing 21st. Stewart lost 70 points to Johnson and now sits 177 behind, a seemingly insurmountable number with just
Jeff Gordon sat on the pole and entered the night in fourth place in the standings, just 85 points behind his Hendrick Motorsports teammate. Gordon had alternator and battery problems though, and faltered to a disappointing 23rd place finish. Gordon is now 156 points behind Johnson in the championship standings.
Gordon hasn’t won since an early-season victory at Texas in 2009, a streak that has now reached 60 races. After finally working his way back into the top 20, Gordon was penalized for entering the pits too fast on lap 291.
Denny Hamlin, who began the night 36 points behind Johnson, made a 19-spot improvement from the start and finished fourth. Hamlin now stands 41 points behind Johnson for the championship point lead.
Either Hamlin or Johnson have won the last eight races at Martinsville, setting up a showdown at next week’s stop.
Kevin Harvick fought his No. 29 Penzoil Chevrolet all night long but maintained his third-place point standing by finishing eighth and now finds himself 77 points behind Johnson heading to Martinsville.
Following Saturday’s race, it looks like a three-man hunt for the championship with only five races to go, as only Hamlin (41) and Harvick (77) are within 150 points of Johnson.
McMurray had already picked up two big wins this season. Scoring a win at the Daytona 500 to open the season and adding another 500-mile win when he kissed the bricks at Indianapolis.
Busch was the man to beat all night long, leading a race-high 218 laps, but fell victim again to a late-race caution, finishing second.
“It was a really great race for us,” Busch said. “A great feeling there up until about 20 to go. I apologize to everybody at Joe Gibbs Racing for not being able to bring it home tonight. I don’t know what the caution was for—apparently a mouse ran across the race track or something.”
Point leader Jimmie Johnson had another stellar finish at Charlotte by coming home in third, but it wasn’t as easy as the result might have implicated.
Following a four-tire stop, Johnson got a scare on lap 34 when he spun coming out of turn two due to a flat left rear tire. After restarting in 37th, Johnson picked off opposing drivers one-by-one and found himself back in the top 3 in just 100 laps.
“The finish was great but the first half of the race was a disaster for us,” Johnson said. “I’m so relieved. I’m so glad to be sitting in here after a third place finish and still leading the points. I hope that tonight’s performance will lead us to a championship.”
Other drivers’ championship hopes didn’t receive the shot in the arm that they needed. Tony Stewart, who entered Saturday’s race in fifth place and just 107 points behind Johnson, was involved in an early incident and never recovered, finishing 21st. Stewart lost 70 points to Johnson and now sits 177 behind, a seemingly insurmountable number with just
Jeff Gordon sat on the pole and entered the night in fourth place in the standings, just 85 points behind his Hendrick Motorsports teammate. Gordon had alternator and battery problems though, and faltered to a disappointing 23rd place finish. Gordon is now 156 points behind Johnson in the championship standings.
Gordon hasn’t won since an early-season victory at Texas in 2009, a streak that has now reached 60 races. After finally working his way back into the top 20, Gordon was penalized for entering the pits too fast on lap 291.
Denny Hamlin, who began the night 36 points behind Johnson, made a 19-spot improvement from the start and finished fourth. Hamlin now stands 41 points behind Johnson for the championship point lead.
Either Hamlin or Johnson have won the last eight races at Martinsville, setting up a showdown at next week’s stop.
Kevin Harvick fought his No. 29 Penzoil Chevrolet all night long but maintained his third-place point standing by finishing eighth and now finds himself 77 points behind Johnson heading to Martinsville.
Following Saturday’s race, it looks like a three-man hunt for the championship with only five races to go, as only Hamlin (41) and Harvick (77) are within 150 points of Johnson.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Spangler escapes death again
A father-son duo escaped death Saturday after a pre-race stunt went wrong on the front stretch.
Nearly two hours prior to the start of the Bank of America 500, known daredevil Spanky Spangler drove around the 1.5 mile oval driving a beat up RV with, 'Hold my beer, watch this' spray-painted on one side.
Hot in pursuit was his son Bryan Spangler, driving a patrol car. A series of planned explosions went off just before the cars reached the jump. The bottom of Spangler's RV caught fire just as he went off the ramp, sending his RV nose-first into a pile of junk cars.
It took several minutes for rescue personnel to extricate the elder from the RV. He walked to an ambulance and was released from the infield care center.
Here's a link to Spanky's past antics.
http://tinyurl.com/24h24jp
Nearly two hours prior to the start of the Bank of America 500, known daredevil Spanky Spangler drove around the 1.5 mile oval driving a beat up RV with, 'Hold my beer, watch this' spray-painted on one side.
Hot in pursuit was his son Bryan Spangler, driving a patrol car. A series of planned explosions went off just before the cars reached the jump. The bottom of Spangler's RV caught fire just as he went off the ramp, sending his RV nose-first into a pile of junk cars.
It took several minutes for rescue personnel to extricate the elder from the RV. He walked to an ambulance and was released from the infield care center.
Here's a link to Spanky's past antics.
http://tinyurl.com/24h24jp
Drivers to watch
It's under an hour until the start of the Bank of America 500, so here's a look at three drivers to watch in tonight's race.
Jimmie Johnson: What's not to like about Johnson at Charlotte? Sure, he finished 37th in May, but you can't doubt Johnson with his previous record at this track. He has only one win at Charlotte since 2005, but still has amassed six career wins at the 1.5 mile oval. Expect Johnson to be a big factor in tonight's race.
Kurt Busch: Can you say domination? Busch dominated in May, winning the Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600 in impressive fashion. With a win tonight, Busch can become the first driver ever to sweep all three Charlotte races in one season.
Jeff Gordon: Is tonight the night the Dupont Chevrolet will finally roll into victory lane? There's a pretty good chance. Gordon has five career victories at Charlotte and will be starting on the pole for the first time in 2010. Gordon won this race back in 2007 and has four top-10 finishes in his last six starts at Charlotte.
Jimmie Johnson: What's not to like about Johnson at Charlotte? Sure, he finished 37th in May, but you can't doubt Johnson with his previous record at this track. He has only one win at Charlotte since 2005, but still has amassed six career wins at the 1.5 mile oval. Expect Johnson to be a big factor in tonight's race.
Kurt Busch: Can you say domination? Busch dominated in May, winning the Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600 in impressive fashion. With a win tonight, Busch can become the first driver ever to sweep all three Charlotte races in one season.
Jeff Gordon: Is tonight the night the Dupont Chevrolet will finally roll into victory lane? There's a pretty good chance. Gordon has five career victories at Charlotte and will be starting on the pole for the first time in 2010. Gordon won this race back in 2007 and has four top-10 finishes in his last six starts at Charlotte.
NASCAR announces new fuel for 2011
NASCAR announced today that it will race with E15 fuel in its three national series, beginning in 2011. Sunoco Green is a 15 percent ethanol blend using American-made ethanol from corn grown by farmers.
“NASCAR is committed to being an environmental leader, and the sport has taken significant steps over the years towards conservation by introducing measurable, best-in-class initiatives in recycling, alternative energy and carbon mitigation,” said NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France.
Team engine builders have been testing the new fuel for several months, and so far, reviews have been very positive. NASCAR will begin using the fuel at Daytona in February. The new fuel with be 15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline.
Because of the 15 percent blend, gas mileage shouldn’t be affected. Sunoco has been NASCAR’s official fuel since 2004.
“NASCAR is committed to being an environmental leader, and the sport has taken significant steps over the years towards conservation by introducing measurable, best-in-class initiatives in recycling, alternative energy and carbon mitigation,” said NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France.
Team engine builders have been testing the new fuel for several months, and so far, reviews have been very positive. NASCAR will begin using the fuel at Daytona in February. The new fuel with be 15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline.
Because of the 15 percent blend, gas mileage shouldn’t be affected. Sunoco has been NASCAR’s official fuel since 2004.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
SLU Update
As reported last night by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, SLU basketball players Willie Reed and Kwamain Mitchell are currently not enrolled in school stemming from a sexual assault charge from May 1.
This is for certain, SLU will be without the two players to start the season and likely until January. It was recommended by the school's conduct committee that both players be suspended for one year.
That recommendation was set aside by the university and both players will be allowed to return to school in January if they meet certain conditions. According to Mitchell's attorney, he intends to return in January, but Reed, who insists he did nothing wrong, doesn't plan on returning.
Willie Reed Sr. said his son plans to ask SLU for a release from his athletic scholarship so he can play elseware.
The departures come at a time when the Billikens were looking at their best squad in years after they had planned on returning all five starters from their 2009 squad.
This is for certain, SLU will be without the two players to start the season and likely until January. It was recommended by the school's conduct committee that both players be suspended for one year.
That recommendation was set aside by the university and both players will be allowed to return to school in January if they meet certain conditions. According to Mitchell's attorney, he intends to return in January, but Reed, who insists he did nothing wrong, doesn't plan on returning.
Willie Reed Sr. said his son plans to ask SLU for a release from his athletic scholarship so he can play elseware.
The departures come at a time when the Billikens were looking at their best squad in years after they had planned on returning all five starters from their 2009 squad.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
A-10 News
Some big news came out of St. Louis today as it was reported that point guard Kwamain Mitchell and center Willie Reed are currently not enrolled at SLU because of a reported sexual assault that occurred on May 1.
The 6-foot-9-inch Reed averaged 12.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game while Mitchell averaged 15.9 points and three assists per game.
Federal law did not allow the school to release any additional information without the consent of the students that were involved.
SLU finished fourth in the regular season last year in the A-10 as the second-youngest team in the nation and looked prime for a big season. This news could be a big blow to Rick Majerus' 2010 season.
The 6-foot-9-inch Reed averaged 12.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game while Mitchell averaged 15.9 points and three assists per game.
Federal law did not allow the school to release any additional information without the consent of the students that were involved.
SLU finished fourth in the regular season last year in the A-10 as the second-youngest team in the nation and looked prime for a big season. This news could be a big blow to Rick Majerus' 2010 season.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Niners back in top 25
Following two wins to start the conference season against St. Bonaventure and Duquesne, that Charlotte 49ers men's soccer team has vaulted back into the national top 25 at #23.
Charlotte has won four straight overall including two on the road to begin A-10 play. The Niner defense has been stout to say the least. The Niners have posted two shutouts over the last five games and have allowed only three goals over the past 490 minutes of play.
Tyler Gibson and Donnie Smith were both named to TopDrawerSoccer.com's National Team of the Week and are both tied for the team lead with three goals.
The Niners travel to George Washington and Richmond this weekend (Oct. 15-17) for their final road games of the regular season.
Charlotte has won four straight overall including two on the road to begin A-10 play. The Niner defense has been stout to say the least. The Niners have posted two shutouts over the last five games and have allowed only three goals over the past 490 minutes of play.
Tyler Gibson and Donnie Smith were both named to TopDrawerSoccer.com's National Team of the Week and are both tied for the team lead with three goals.
The Niners travel to George Washington and Richmond this weekend (Oct. 15-17) for their final road games of the regular season.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Chattanooga Classic Update
Three former Charlotte 49er golfers are competeting in this week's Chattanooga Classic on the Nationwide Tour.
Jeff Curl leads the way for the former Niners in a tie for 13th at 5-under-par thru three holes today, he fired a 4-under-par 68 in round one. Former all-America Corey Nagy carded a 1-under-par 71 in round one and is currently tied for 63rd, his second round tee time is 2:30 p.m. off the 10th tee.
Trevor Murphy, who made a nice run at the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black was disqualified after a 6-over-par 78 in round one. Todd Dempsey leads after round one with a 10-under 62. The projected cut is currently at 2-under-par.
Live scoring for the event is on pgatour.com
--Josh Carpenter
Jeff Curl leads the way for the former Niners in a tie for 13th at 5-under-par thru three holes today, he fired a 4-under-par 68 in round one. Former all-America Corey Nagy carded a 1-under-par 71 in round one and is currently tied for 63rd, his second round tee time is 2:30 p.m. off the 10th tee.
Trevor Murphy, who made a nice run at the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black was disqualified after a 6-over-par 78 in round one. Todd Dempsey leads after round one with a 10-under 62. The projected cut is currently at 2-under-par.
Live scoring for the event is on pgatour.com
--Josh Carpenter
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Golf update
Corey Nagy leading the way for former Niners at the Nationwide Tour event in Chattanooga. Nagy is currently even par thru 12 holes, Trevor Murphy is struggling at 6-over-par thru 12 holes and Jeff Curl will tee off at 2:10 p.m.
Stay tuned for an update later
Stay tuned for an update later
Niners announce 3rd football opponent
The Charlotte 49ers announced Thursday morning via its critically acclaimed website show "Panning for Gold" that Charlotte will play Charleston Southern in a home-and-home series beginning in 2013.
The Niners will play at Charleston Southern on Oct. 26, 2013 while the Bucs will make the trip to Charlotte on Sept. 27, 2014. Charlotte already has Campbell lined up for the inaugural home opener on Aug. 31, 2013 and will also play a home-and-home series with Morehead State beginning on Nov. 23, 2013.
The Niners will play at Charleston Southern on Oct. 26, 2013 while the Bucs will make the trip to Charlotte on Sept. 27, 2014. Charlotte already has Campbell lined up for the inaugural home opener on Aug. 31, 2013 and will also play a home-and-home series with Morehead State beginning on Nov. 23, 2013.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Aston lands 2012 PG
Charlotte 49ers women's basketball coach Karen Aston got a verbal commitment Monday from 2012 guard Celina Rodrigo of Marietta, Ga.
A 5-foot-8-inch point guard, Rodrigo chose Charlotte over Xavier, Cincinnati, Wake Forest and Southern Mississippi after several visits to the school. Rodrigo is ranked as the 40th best point guard in the 2012 class by ESPN.
Stay tuned for more on this story.
A 5-foot-8-inch point guard, Rodrigo chose Charlotte over Xavier, Cincinnati, Wake Forest and Southern Mississippi after several visits to the school. Rodrigo is ranked as the 40th best point guard in the 2012 class by ESPN.
Stay tuned for more on this story.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Nagy qualifies for Nationwide event
Former Charlotte 49ers all-American golfer Corey Nagy qualified for this week's Chattanooga Classic on the Nationwide Tour by placing second in the Monday qualifier.
Nagy carded five birdies on his first 10 holes to go along with just one bogey to earn his spot in the event. Matt Savage won the event at 6-under-par.
Nagy was one of seven players that qualified out of the field of 79. Former Niners Jeff Curl and Trevor Murphy will also be participating in the event.
Nagy carded five birdies on his first 10 holes to go along with just one bogey to earn his spot in the event. Matt Savage won the event at 6-under-par.
Nagy was one of seven players that qualified out of the field of 79. Former Niners Jeff Curl and Trevor Murphy will also be participating in the event.
Cuero receives honors
Charlotte 49er men's soccer senior forward Andres Cuero was named to College Soccer News' National Team of the Week for his performance against Clemson.
Cuero scored both goals in Charlotte's come from behind 2-1 double overtime win over the Clemson Tigers. He is the first 49er to be named to the National Team of the Week this season.
Cuero's multi-goal game against the Tigers was his first of the season and third of his stellar career. Cuero and the Niners begin conference play on the road this weekend when they take on St. Bonaventure on Friday
Cuero scored both goals in Charlotte's come from behind 2-1 double overtime win over the Clemson Tigers. He is the first 49er to be named to the National Team of the Week this season.
Cuero's multi-goal game against the Tigers was his first of the season and third of his stellar career. Cuero and the Niners begin conference play on the road this weekend when they take on St. Bonaventure on Friday
Friday, October 1, 2010
Charlotte downs UMass
The Charlotte 49ers women's soccer team picked up another win today, continuing their long road swing. Charlotte defeated UMass 2-1 on goals by Oni Bernard and Macky Wingo.
The Niners moved to 44-5-3 all-time in the Atlantic 10 and are now 21-0-2 in the conference over the last two plus seasons. The Niners will travel to play Rhode Island on Sunday at 1 p.m. before returning home for a battle with St. Bonaventure on Oct. 8, their first home game in nearly a month.
The Niners moved to 44-5-3 all-time in the Atlantic 10 and are now 21-0-2 in the conference over the last two plus seasons. The Niners will travel to play Rhode Island on Sunday at 1 p.m. before returning home for a battle with St. Bonaventure on Oct. 8, their first home game in nearly a month.
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