ncaaf Game Recap
Golden Panthers Down Charlotte 42-35 - Match Report
Charlotte was unable to contain Napoleon Maxwell on Saturday and the result was a 42-35 Week 12 loss against the Golden Panthers.
FIU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 44.5.
Napoleon Maxwell rushed for 102 yards, while Anthony Jones added 72 yards in the win. Austin Maloney and Shermar Thornton added 107 and 61 receiving yards respectively.
Ben Lemay rushed for 159 yards for Charlotte, while Aaron Mcallister added 73 yards. Hasaan Klugh threw for 253 yards for the 49ers, while receivers Victor Tucker and Ben Lemay had 115 and 43 yards respectively.
FIU was outgained by Charlotte 534-490 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 28-21 by the 49ers.
The time of possession battle favored Charlotte as their offense was on the field for 35:55, longer than the 24:05 of their opponents.
FIU heads into a 13 battle against Marshall. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida Atlantic.