Charlotte 49ers defeat East Carolina Pirates 68-56

Anton Bonke scores 12 points to lead Charlotte to victory

Feb. 21, 2026 at 8:19pm

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The Charlotte 49ers defeated the East Carolina Pirates 68-56 on Saturday, improving their record to 14-13. Anton Bonke led the 49ers with 12 points in the win.

Why it matters

This game was an important conference matchup between two Division I basketball programs in North Carolina. The 49ers' victory helps them stay competitive in their conference standings, while the loss drops the Pirates further down in their standings.

The details

Charlotte was led by junior forward Anton Bonke, who scored a team-high 12 points in the game. The 49ers shot 45% from the field and outrebounded the Pirates 36-29. East Carolina was unable to overcome Charlotte's defensive pressure, shooting just 38% from the field.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Anton Bonke

A junior forward for the Charlotte 49ers who scored a team-high 12 points in the game.

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The takeaway

This victory keeps the Charlotte 49ers competitive in their conference standings, while the East Carolina Pirates will need to regroup and find ways to improve their offensive efficiency and rebounding in future games.