Charlotte Men's Basketball aims for a 3-1 start to the season as they face Gardner-Webb (2-2) on November 19 at Halton Arena. This game is part of a five-game homestand, with Charlotte currently 2-0 at home after tying the program record for home wins last season. The match marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2010. Charlotte is coming off a 65-48 victory against Richmond, led by Nik Graves’ career-high 23 points.

By the Numbers
  • Charlotte is 2-0 at home to start the season.
  • Nik Graves scored a career-high 23 points in the last game against Richmond.
State of Play
  • Charlotte enters the game following a defensive rebound from a disappointing loss to Utah State.
  • Gardner-Webb's recent performance includes wins over N.C. Central and Elon and a close win against Elon by just one point.
What's Next

Following the Gardner-Webb game, Charlotte will continue its homestand against Long Island on November 23. This stretch will be crucial for building momentum before a road game against Davidson on December 10.

Bottom Line

Charlotte must capitalize on home court advantage to secure another win against Gardner-Webb and strengthen its momentum early in the season. Continued strong performances from leaders like Nik Graves will be essential as they look to build on their success.