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Aly Khalifa - Leads Charlotte to CBI Tournament winKhalifa closed Wednesday's 71-68 win over Eastern Kentucky with 20 points (8-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 33 minutes.

ImpactKhalifa was actually held in check for the most part in the first three games of the CBI, but in the championship the big man came through and led all scorers with 20 points. Khalifa and his teammates closed out the season on a high note and the redshirt sophomore's averages were 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.4 three-pointers per contest. Khalifa could potentially look to test his talents in a bigger conference.

MARCH 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Charlotte 49ers top Eastern Kentucky to earn College Basketball Invitational titleThe 49ers matched their program-best win total of 22, equaling their effort from the 2001 season in which Charlotte won a first-round NCAA T...

MARCH 23, 2023•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte wins CBI title, holds off Eastern Kentucky 71-68

Aly Khalifa scored 14 of his 20 points in the first half, Montre’ Gipson made three 3-pointer in the second half, and No. 3 seed Charlotte held off No. 8 seed Eastern Kentucky 71-6...

MARCH 22, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tayshawn Comer - 15 points in 2OT winComer notched 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT win over Southern Utah.

ImpactComer was able to make solid contributions across the board and help Eastern Kentucky to the championship game of the CBI on Wednesday against Charlotte. Comer has come on late in the season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 three-pointers over the last 13 games.

MARCH 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Leland Walker - Key bench optionWalker notched 16 points (7-18 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT victory over Southern Utah.

ImpactWalker was a big factor off the bench in this double-overtime victory. The freshman was able to impact the game in a number of different areas, something he has done a pretty good job at throughout much of the season. Walker is now averaging 13.7 points, 3.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.7 steals through the first three games of the CBI. He will look to continue his strong play in the championship on Wednesday against Charlotte.

MARCH 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Cozart - Career game in 2OT winCozart accumulated 31 points (14-17 FG, 3-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 108-106 2OT win over Southern Utah.

ImpactCozart posted a career-high 31 points in this crazy double-overtime semifinal game. Cozart has been incredible in the CBI averaging 20.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per contest. He will look to do battle against a strong Charlotte frontcourt in the championship game on Wednesday.

MARCH 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Charlotte earns 63-56 victory against Radford in CBI

Led by Brice Williams' 14 points, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the Radford Highlanders 63-56 on Tuesday in the CBI Tournament

MARCH 22, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS