Charlotte defeats Lafayette 81-67

Charlotte 81, Lafayette 67: A Dominant Performance at Home

The Charlotte Bobcats (AWAY) hosted their non-conference opponent, the Lafayette Leopards (AWAY), in an afternoon matchup that showcased the home team's prowess on the court.

At halftime, Charlotte led the game by a margin of 14 points, with a 36-22 score. The largest lead of the game was held by Charlotte at 22 points and Lafayette at 1 point, a testament to the strong defensive efforts from both teams. In the end, Charlotte emerged victorious, winning by a final margin of 14 points.

Charlotte's Arden Conyers led all scorers with 15 points on an impressive 5-10 three-point shooting performance. The forward also grabbed seven rebounds and chipped in five assists to complete a well-rounded performance.

The Bobcats' defense played a crucial role in their win, as they held Lafayette to just 45% field goal accuracy (26/62) compared to Charlotte's own 52.0% clip (28/54). The home team also outrebounded the visitors by 18, with Anton Bonke leading the way with seven rebounds.

Lafayette's Andrew Phillips scored 16 points, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the deficit. The forward shot 50.0% from the field and added four assists to his stat line.

In terms of team performance, Charlotte outshooting Lafayette in all categories, including three-pointers (17/31 for the Bobcats vs. 13/31 for the Leopards). The home team also committed fewer turnovers (7) compared to their opponents' nine.

The largest lead of the game came from Charlotte at 22 points. In contrast, Lafayette's only sizable advantage was a single point margin, indicating that the visitors were unable to get back into the contest.

Overall, Charlotte demonstrated their home court advantages with a dominating performance against an opponent they would likely be favored over in most matchups.