BOCA RATON, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida Atlantic edged Charlotte 77-76 in overtime in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at FAU Gymnasium.

The 49ers led 45-35 at halftime but were outscored 34-24 in the second half as the Owls forced the extra period. Florida Atlantic’s eight points in overtime, including a decisive late layup by Josiah Parker, narrowly surpassed Charlotte’s seven.

Anton Bonke led Charlotte with 20 points. Ben Bradford also scored 20 for the 49ers. Maxim Logue paced Florida Atlantic with 16 points and Kanaan Carlyle added 19.

Charlotte fell to 15-14. Florida Atlantic improved to 17-13. An announced crowd of 3,161 attended.