Athletics

Tomekia Reed has been named the ninth women’s basketball head coach for the Charlotte 49ers. Reed, a three-time HBCU National Coach of the Year, comes to Charlotte following a highly successful six-year stint as head coach of the Jackson State Tigers.

On Thursday, April 18, the UNC Board of Governors approved a $60 million Phase 1 expansion of Jerry Richardson Stadium, marking a significant milestone in the University’s ongoing efforts to enhance its athletic facilities, support student-athletes and elevate the fan experience.

Nominations for the 2024 class of the Charlotte 49ers Athletics Hall of Fame are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 16. Members of the public can submit nominees, who will be voted upon by the 49ers Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
To be eligible for the 2024 class, a student-athlete’s final competition must have occurred in or before the 2017-18 season. Active Charlotte 49ers coaches and administrators are not eligible.

Senior forward Jonathan Nyandjo is one of the 15 men’s semifinalists for the 2023 MAC Hermann Trophy as announced by the United Soccer Coaches.
The MAC Hermann Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in college soccer and has been presented annually since 1967 to the most outstanding male and female players of the year. Voting is conducted by NCAA Division I Men’s soccer coaches.

Charlotte 49ers redshirt junior guard Dazia Lawrence has been named to the USA Women’s Basketball team that will compete at the 2023 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup, Sept. 27 through Oct. 1, in Lublin, Poland.
“We are thrilled that Dazia has been selected to represent USA Basketball,” said 49ers head coach Cara Consuegra. “Last year Dazia worked hard to become one of the best players in our conference, and we firmly believe that she is one of the best players in the country.  She now has the opportunity to showcase her abilities against the best athletes in the world.”

Charlotte 49ers defensive end Markees Watts, the program’s all-time sacks leader, has made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 53-man roster.

The Niner Club presented by Modelo offers 49er fans a premium hospitality space.

Charlotte 49ers Executive Associate Athletics Director Ragean Hill is among 21 individuals selected by the NCAA for the 2023-24 Pathway Program, a yearlong initiative to prepare senior-level athletics administrators for their next career step as directors of athletics or conference commissioners.

A total of 117 Charlotte 49ers student-athletes earned a Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal for the 2022-23 academic year, while 291 student-athletes were named to the Commissioner’s

Scott Kull will join the Charlotte 49ers as deputy athletics director for external affairs. Recognized as a “power player” by the Sports Business Journal in 2019, he has served in similar roles at the University of Utah, South Florida and TCU during his 30-year career in intercollegiate athletics. Experienced in fundraising and external operations, Kull will oversee the Athletics Department’s external units and development, and he will have sport supervision duties.