Football licenses reservations at 3,755

At the close of business on Thursday, the Charlotte 49ers had received reservations for 3,755 Forty-Niner Seat Licenses (FSLs). At a price of $1,000 each, that could translate into more than $3.7 million for the creation of a football program.

At this time, no money is being accepted by the ticket office. The 49ers must await the final decision of the UNC Charlotte board of trustees, which will come next month, before money can be accepted. The recommendation of the school's chancellor, Dr. Philip Dubois, called for the sale of 5,000 FSLs within six months of the board's approval.

Interested fans and corporations can add their names to the reservation list by calling the 49ers ticket office at (704) 687-4949 or the 49ers Athletic Foundation at (704) 687-4950.

Noting the Niners: Soccer player honored

Some news and notes from the Charlotte 49ers:

--- Charlotte women's soccer freshman forward Jonna Handra has been named to Soccer Buzz's Elite Team of the week and was also named the Atlantic 10 Conference's player and rookie of the week for her performance in the 49ers' wins last weekend over Dayton and Xavier.
Handra had three goals and an assist in the two wins. She is tied with fellow Charlotte freshman Oni Bernard for fifth in the A-10 with seven goals.

--- The Charlotte 49ers' men's and women's indoor track and field teams have been picked by conference coaches to win the league this season. Both teams have won the A-10 indoor title the past three seasons.

--- The Charlotte 49ers will host an uptown basketball tip-off on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Founder's Hall in downtown Charlotte. The yearly events celebrate the upcoming basketball season. Head men's basketball coach Bobby Lutz and women's basketball coach Karen Aston as well as players from both teams will be on hand at the event, which feature games, giveaways and a chance to win prizes.
Fans are encouraged to stop in and talk basketball with the 49ers contingent. Schedule cards and team posters will also be available. Admission to both events is free.

Media pick Niners to finish 5th in A-10

The Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team was a preseason pick to finish fifth in the Atlantic 10 Conference poll of media and coaches announced on Tuesday.

Xavier was picked to finish first and received 44 first-place votes; Temple was picked second, Dayton third, Saint Joseph's fourth followed by Charlotte, Massachusetts, Saint Louis, Richmond, Rhode Island, La Salle, George Washington, Duquesne, Fordham and St. Bonaventure.

Charlotte senior forward Lamont Mack was the only 49ers player named to the preseason all-conference team. He was named to the second team.

Men
(first place votes in parentheses)
1. Xavier (44)
2. Temple (12)
3. Dayton (3)
4. Saint Joseph's
5. Charlotte (2)
6. Massachusetts
7. Saint Louis
8. Richmond
9. Rhode Island
10. La Salle
11. George Washington
12. Duquesne
13. Fordham
14. St. Bonaventure

Women
(first place votes in parentheses)
1. Xavier (15)
2. George Washington (1)
3. Charlotte
4. Temple
5. Richmond
6. Saint Joseph's
7. St. Bonaventure
8. Duquesne
9. Dayton
10. Saint Louis
11. Rhode Island
12. Massachusetts
13. La Salle
14. Fordham

Charlotte women tied for 25th in soccer poll

The Charlotte 49ers women’s soccer team enters Soccer America’s Top 25 poll this week, for first time since the 2003 preseason poll.

Charlotte (13-3-1) leads the Atlantic 10 with a 9-0 league record and has scored a school-record 60 goals this season. The 49ers enter the poll tied at No. 25 with Harvard (9-3-3).

“It is great that our team has been recognized by the national media for the successful season that we are having,” Charlotte coach Jon Lipsitz said. “Our goal still remains to win the A-10 regular-season and tournament titles and return to the NCAA Tournament.”

The 49ers complete their regular season this weekend with games at Rhode Island on Friday and Sunday at Massachusetts.

Soccer America Women’s Top 25

1. Notre Dame (17-0-0)

2. Stanford (16-0-1)

3. UCLA (14-0-2)

4. Portland (15-1-0)

5. North Carolina (15-1-1)

6. Florida (15-2-1)

7. Florida State (13-2-1)

8. Texas (12-2-3)

9. Texas A&M (14-3-1)

10. Oklahoma State (15-1-2)

11. Virginia (12-3-1)

12. Southern Cal (12-3-1)

13. Duke (13-2-2)

14. Louisiana State (13-2-1)

15. West Virginia (12-2-5)

16. Boston College (11-4-2)

17. Colorado (13-3-3)

18. San Diego (13-3-2)

19. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (15-2-2)

20. Penn State (13-6-0)

21. Minnesota (17-2-0)

22. Rutgers (12-5-1)

23. Georgetown (13-3-2)

24. Missouri (12-5-0)

25. Charlotte (13-3-1)

(tie) Harvard (9-3-3)

6-foot-3 center commits to 49ers' women

The Charlotte 49ers' women's basketball team received a commitment Friday from one of the top high school seniors in North Carolina.

Amanda Dowe, a 6-foot-3 center from South Columbus High in Tabor City, said Friday she has committed to play for the 49ers next season. Dowe made an official visit to the Charlotte campus last weekend and chose the 49ers over the College of Charleston.

Dowe averaged 16.4 points, 15.2 rebounds and 5.5 blocks last season for South Columbus, which advanced to the first round of the N.C. 2A playoffs. She was named to last season's "Toast of the Coast" girls basketball team by the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun-News.

"I really liked the campus," Dowe said. "I picked out the pros and cons of each school and took my time to make the right decision. I really like coach (Karen) Aston and like the up-tempo style they play."

Dowe said she will sign a national letter of intent during next month's early signing period.

Stats from Green-White scrimmages

Results from Thursday night's Green-White scrimmages at Basketball Madness:

MEN
White 30, Green 28

White 30
Gaby Ngoundjo, 4 points, 1 rebound
Ian Andersen, 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist
Lamont Mack, 5 points
An'Juan Wilderness, 2 points
Charles Dewhurst, 2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Shamari Spears, 11 points

Green
Javarris Barnett, 3 points, 1 rebound
Charlie Coley, 4 points, 1 assist
DiJuan Harris, 7 points, 2 rebounds
Kyle Church, 0 points
RaShad Coleman, 7 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists
Phil Jones, 4 points, 2 rebounds


WOMEN
White 16, Green 15

White
Jabrenta Hubbard, 6 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists
Kendria Holmes, 1 rebound, 1 assist
Shannon McCallum, 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
Ashley Spriggs, 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist
Katie Meador, 0 points
Danielle Burgin, 3 points

Green
Brittany Carter, 2 points, 1 rebound
Erin Floyd, 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist
Traci Ray, 4 assists
Nicole Hargraves, 2 points, 2 rebounds
Aysha Jones, 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist
Rachelle Coward, 0 points

49ers receive reservations for 3,464 FSLs

At the close of business on Tuesday, the Charlotte 49ers had received reservations for 3,464 Forty-Niner Seat Licenses (FSLs). At a price of $1,000 each, that could translate into more than $3.4 million for the creation of a football program.

At this time no money is being accepted by the ticket office. The 49ers will await the final decision of the UNC Charlotte board of trustees, which will come next month. The recommendation of the school's chancellor, Dr. Philip Dubois, called for the sale of 5,000 FSLs within six months of the board's approval.

Interested fans and corporations are encouraged to add their names to the growing reservation list by calling the 49ers ticket office at (704) 687-4949 or the 49ers Athletic Foundation at (704) 687-4950.

- Charlotte women's soccer midfielder Hailey Beam has been named to Soccer America's National Team of the Week for the second time this season. Beam had two goals and two assists in a pair of 49er wins over the weekend at Richmond and George Washington.