CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — The College of Charleston men’s basketball team held off Charlotte for a 74-67 win at TD Arena on Sunday.

The Cougars led 39-33 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Martin Kalu led College of Charleston with 18 points, while Jlynn Counter added 17, including key late baskets. Damoni Harrison scored 15 points for the 49ers, and Anton Bonke had 12 points and three blocks.

Charlotte, which shot just 7 for 29 from three-point range, cut the deficit to two points multiple times but could not overtake the Cougars. College of Charleston improved to 5-6, while Charlotte fell to 4-7. Attendance was 4,969.