CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte 49ers kicked off their 2024 season with a tough loss to the James Madison Dukes, falling 30-7 at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Despite a strong effort, the 49ers were unable to overcome the Dukes' powerful offense and stingy defense.
The Dukes struck first, scoring a field goal on their opening drive. The 49ers responded with a touchdown in the second quarter, but were unable to keep the momentum going. James Madison added to their lead with two more touchdowns in the second quarter, taking a 17-7 advantage into halftime.
The Dukes continued their dominance in the second half, scoring two more touchdowns to seal the victory. Despite the loss, there were some bright spots for the 49ers. Terron Kellman led the 49ers with seventy-six yards rushing while Sean Brown led the receiving corps with seventy yards on six receptions. Defensively, Reid Williford was all over the field, amassing eleven tackles.
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