Athletics

The new home for Charlotte softball was dedicated Friday, Oct. 24, as the Bob Daughtridge Softball Clubhouse.  “This event is about much more than a new facility,” said Jesh Humphrey, interim director of athletics. “It’s about vision, generosity and the shared belief in what’s possible when we invest in the success of our student-athletes. The […]

UNC Charlotte has announced interim leadership appointments in athletics and institutional Integrity. Jesh Humphrey, vice chancellor for institutional integrity and general counsel, will serve as interim athletics director while the University evaluates next steps for the program. During this period, Sarah Edwards, associate vice chancellor for legal affairs and deputy general counsel, will serve as […]

Blake Gillespie, Logan Poteet and Joel Sarver were selected during the recent 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Gillespie was the first 49er taken in the ninth round as the 284th pick, before Poteet and Sarver went in the 17th round to make it five consecutive years Charlotte 49ers baseball has had multiple players drafted. Gillespie, […]

Standout former student-athletes Gabe Garcia, Chris Haney, Rephel Martin and Larry Ogunjobi are members of this year’s Athletics Hall of Fame class. The 2025 inductees will be honored formally during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 12, and recognized during halftime of the Charlotte 49ers Sept. 13 football game against Monmouth University. Register to attend the Sept. […]

A new revenue-generating enterprise, Charlotte 49ers Ventures, will develop corporate partnerships, brand activations and serve as the official agency for Charlotte Athletics, as announced by Mike Hill, director of athletics.  Kyle Caddell will serve as the agency’s president and chief revenue officer; he comes to the 49ers after more than four years serving in a […]

Charlotte 49ers freshman Pinky Chaisilprungruang is the 2025 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year as announced by the league office.   Chaisilprungruang is the first Charlotte player to earn American Golf Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. She also becomes just the second player in conference history […]

Charlotte 49ers athletics is accepting nominations for the 2025 class of the Charlotte Athletics Hall of Fame. Created in 2020, the Hall of Fame recognizes the top student-athletes, coaches and contributors in 49ers history. Nominations are open through Wednesday, Feb. 19. Eligible individuals who were nominated for the 2023 and 2024 Hall of Fame classes […]

Saturday, Feb. 8, will be Bobby Lutz Day as the Charlotte 49ers honor the former coach during Alumni Reunion Weekend. Already a member of the Charlotte Athletics Hall of Fame, Lutz had a 12-year run as men’s basketball head coach, which included 218 wins, five NCAA Tournament appearances, three NIT trips and three conference championships. […]

Charlotte 49ers men’s soccer player Ian Pilcher was selected by San Diego FC in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft. He was the 24th pick in the draft, and the fifth 49er in program history to be chosen in the first round and 17th overall. A senior defender, Pilcher guided the 49ers to consecutive American Athletic Conference […]

Charlotte men’s soccer team member Ian Pilcher has been invited to San Diego, California, to participate in the 2024 adidas MLS College Showcase. The senior defender is one of 44 college soccer players invited to the showcase, which will take place from Dec. 11-14. The four-day talent evaluation event will give technical staffs from MLS clubs an opportunity to scout […]