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Niners' Season-High 81 Points Not Enough in Battle for the Hornets' Nest

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Four players scored in double figures for Charlotte Men's Basketball but after seven lead changes and seven tie scores, Davidson pulled away for an 85-81 win in Halton Arena Wednesday evening. Trailing 81-75 with 46 ticks remaining in the game, Lu'Cye Patterson responded for the 49ers (4-3) by hitting a circus shot for three, and Dean Reiber forced the Davidson (4-3) turnover on the in-bounds to give Charlotte possession. However, Patterson's next three could not connect and despite Igor Milicic Jr. converting a late three-pointer to make the game 83-81, the Wildcats made enough free throws to claim the 38th Battle for the Hornets' Nest Trophy presented by OrthoCarolina.