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COL BKB: Charlotte 87, Louisville 65

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Published: Dec. 6, 2009 at 3:05 AM

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Chris Braswell's 21 points and 14 rebounds Saturday keyed Charlotte's 87-65 trouncing of 18th-ranked Louisville.

Charlotte dominated the first half on the way to a 47-32 advantage at the break, then opened the second with a 7-0 run.

A jump shot by Phil Jones gave Charlotte its biggest lead, 82-56, with four minutes remaining.

Derrio Green scored 20 points and Shamarr Bowden 17, while DiJuan Harris added 12 points, four rebounds and seven assists for the 49ers (6-1), who have won four games in a row.

Samardo Samuels led Louisville with 14 points and four rebounds.

Mike Marra scored 11 with three rebounds, but no other player scored in double figures for the Cardinals (5-2), who have lost two of three.

They shot just 35.9 percent to Charlotte's 45.5 percent.

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