MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Charlotte 49ers held off the Memphis Tigers 61-58 in an American Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at FedExForum.

Charlotte led 26-24 at halftime before a high-scoring third quarter saw the 49ers take a 51-47 advantage. Memphis, which capitalized for 21 points off turnovers, closed within a point in the final minutes but could not overtake Charlotte. The 49ers dominated inside with 40 paint points.

Asianae Nicholson led Charlotte with 17 rebounds and 10 points. Princess Anderson scored a game-high 23 points for the 49ers. Memphis’s Daejah Richmond led all scorers with 21 points.

Charlotte improved to 12-13. Memphis fell to 8-16. Attendance was 1,111.