CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Charlotte improved to 2-0, fending off a second-half surge from Tennessee Tech for a 70-65 win at Halton Arena on Friday. The 49ers led 33-22 at halftime, but the Golden Eagles outscored them 43-37 after the break to make it close. Charlotte’s advantage from the three-point line, where they made 10 shots to Tennessee Tech’s five, proved critical. Major Freeman led the 49ers with 17 points, while Ja’Quavian Florence scored 17 for the Golden Eagles, who fell to 0-2. Attendance was 2,699.