CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Kennedy Fauntleroy scored 21 points to lead East Carolina to a 67-61 victory over Charlotte in a women’s basketball game Friday afternoon at Halton Arena.

The Pirates, who trailed 30-24 at halftime, used a 24-point third quarter to seize control. Fauntleroy added five assists and two blocks in 38 minutes for East Carolina, which improved to 16-7 overall. Anzhane’ Hutton contributed 14 points and six rebounds.

Tanajah Hayes led Charlotte with 15 points and nine assists. The 49ers, who fell to 9-13, also got 10 points each from Imani Smith, Janavia Gage and Zoe Best. Attendance was 544.

East Carolina shot from the floor, while Charlotte shot from the floor. The Pirates’ next game is Feb. 4 against South Florida.