RJ Felton delivered a career-defining performance on Saturday, scoring 23 points and propelling East Carolina to a decisive 75-59 victory over Charlotte in American Athletic Conference (AAC) action. The Pirates (15-11, 7-6 AAC) surged ahead in the second half, fueled by Felton’s 17-point rally, to silence the 49ers’ home crowd.
C.J. Walker set the tone early with 11 first-half points, while Joran Riley added 15 points and eight rebounds. Despite trailing 35-29 at halftime, East Carolina’s defensive adjustments stifled Charlotte’s offense, holding them to just 24 points after the break. RJ’s leadership in the second half turned the tide, said a team spokesperson in a post-game
statement.
Charlotte (9-17, 2-11 AAC), led by Giancarlo Rosado’s 15 points, struggled to counter East Carolina’s momentum. Key standouts included:
- Nik Graves: 14 points
- Jaehshon Thomas: 14 points
With this win, East Carolina inches closer to a top-tier AAC tournament seed, while Charlotte faces mounting pressure to salvage their season. Felton’s dominance underscores his rising stock in collegiate basketball.