Gipson scores 15 as Charlotte knocks off UTEP 62-53
Led by Montre' Gipson's 15 points, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the UTEP Miners 62-53FEBRUARY 10, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brice Williams - Back to benchWilliams is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus UTEP.
ImpactWilliams started the past two games in the absence of Aly Khalifa but will return to his spot on the bench with Khalifa back in action. The 6-7 junior has been extremely effective in his role this season, averaging 12.8 points and 4.7 rebounds over 23.9 minutes per contest.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mario McKinney - Suspended indefinitelyMcKinney has been suspended indefinitely from the program for undisclosed reasons, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News reports.
ImpactMcKinney was benched versus Western Kentucky last Saturday and didn't practice with the team all week. The reasoning for his suspension has not been released and it will remain up in the air if and when he could return this season. The 6-1 junior is averaging 8.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.4 minutes per game this year.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Aly Khalifa - Starting in returnKhalifa (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UTEP, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.
ImpactKhalifa will return to his usual spot in the 49ers' starting five after missing the past two games with an undisclosed injury. He's averaged 11.2 points and seven rebounds per game this season and will look to help his squad end a three-game losing skid.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Aly Khalifa - Dressed and warming upKhalifa (undisclosed) is in uniform and on the floor with the team for early warmups ahead of Thursday's game versus UTEP, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.
ImpactKhalifa has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury but made the trip with the team and appears ready to return. His looming return will give the 49ers a boost down low, as the 6-11 sophomore leads the team with seven rebounds per game. Khalifa nearly notched a double-double versus the Miners on Jan. 16, finished with nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and nine rebounds across 29 minutes.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
What to know: Charlotte 49ers men at UTEP MinersUTEP looks to snap its four-game losing streak on its home floor against Charlotte, a team the Miners beat in Charlotte last month.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023•ELPASOTIMES.COM
