Charlotte 49ers Defeat Rice Owls 80-70

Damoni Harrison's 15 points off the bench lead Charlotte to victory

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:55pm

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The Charlotte 49ers defeated the Rice Owls 80-70 in a college basketball game on Friday night. Damoni Harrison led Charlotte with 15 points off the bench, shooting 4-for-8 from the field and 3-for-4 from 3-point range. Anton Bonke added a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds for the 49ers, while Dezayne Mingo chipped in 11 points. Nick Anderson scored a team-high 18 points for Rice, and Trae Broadnax contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Why it matters

This victory helps Charlotte maintain their position in the American Athletic Conference standings, as they improve to 13-9 overall and 7-2 in conference play. For Rice, the loss drops them to 9-13 on the season and 3-6 in the AAC.

The details

Charlotte took the lead for good with 4:24 remaining in the first half and led 37-30 at halftime. The 49ers then went on a 13-1 run early in the second half to extend their advantage to 66-49 with 7:08 left to play. Harrison scored 10 of his 15 points in the second half to help seal the victory for Charlotte.

  • The game was played on Friday, January 31, 2026.
  • Charlotte led 37-30 at halftime.

The players

Damoni Harrison

A Charlotte 49ers player who scored 15 points off the bench, shooting 4-for-8 from the field and 3-for-4 from 3-point range.

Anton Bonke

A Charlotte 49ers player who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Dezayne Mingo

A Charlotte 49ers player who scored 11 points, shooting 3-for-10 from the field.

Nick Anderson

A Rice Owls player who scored a team-high 18 points.

Trae Broadnax

A Rice Owls player who scored 16 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists.

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The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and balanced scoring of the Charlotte 49ers, as they were able to get significant contributions from multiple players off the bench to secure the victory over the Rice Owls.