CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Charlotte held off a late surge to defeat Tulane 73-70 in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Friday night at Halton Arena.

The 49ers led 23-22 at halftime before both offenses ignited after the break. Rowan Brumbaugh led all scorers with 35 points for the Green Wave, but Charlotte’s balanced attack, led by Dezayne Mingo’s 20 points and Ben Bradford’s 17, secured the win. Tulane missed a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Charlotte improved to 11-9 overall, while Tulane fell to 12-8. The 49ers capitalized on efficiency, scoring 73 points on just 63 possessions and outrebounding Tulane 10-2 on the offensive glass. Attendance was 2,454.