Charlotte hosts Western Kentucky after McKnight's 24-point game

Published Feb. 2, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (10-11, 2-6 C-USA) at Charlotte 49ers (11-8, 4-3 C-USA)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky visits the Charlotte 49ers after Dayvion McKnight scored 24 points in Western Kentucky's 93-85 loss to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

The 49ers are 8-1 in home games. Charlotte ranks fifth in C-USA shooting 35.6% from deep, led by Robert Braswell shooting 42.3% from 3-point range.

The Hilltoppers have gone 2-6 against C-USA opponents. Western Kentucky averages 12.4 turnovers per game and is 6-7 when winning the turnover battle.

The 49ers and Hilltoppers match up Thursday for the first time in C-USA play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jahmir Young is averaging 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the 49ers. Austin Butler is averaging 9.5 points over the last 10 games for Charlotte.

Jamarion Sharp is averaging eight points, seven rebounds and 4.1 blocks for the Hilltoppers. Camron Justice is averaging 11.2 points over the last 10 games for Western Kentucky.

LAST 10 GAMES: 49ers: 6-4, averaging 68.3 points, 28.5 rebounds, 12.7 assists, 4.1 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.4 points per game.

Hilltoppers: 3-7, averaging 74.1 points, 29.2 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.8 points.

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