Charlotte, NC - Carolina University converted a free throw with six seconds left to upend Johnson & Wales 67-66 on Wednesday night.

How It Happened:

• The Wildcats grabbed a three point lead after 10 minutes, shooting 50% from the field, making three 3 pointers, and going 5-5 at the free throw line.
• After briefly trailing by as many as eight, Carolina U. pulled to within two points at the half as they outscored JWU 14-8 over the last four minutes of the second quarter.
• The Bruins took a three point lead midway through the third quarter, but the Wildcats answered to take a three point lead after thirty minutes, helped by 10 points from Jayla Lovett in the quarter.
• The fourth quarter was a slog, as Carolina shot 30% and committed 7 turnovers. JWU failed to take advantage, however, missing 13 of their 15 field goal attempts.
• Joyiah White's putback with 23 seconds left knotted the score at 66.
• The Bruins' Ashley Roberts was fouled grabbing an offensive rebound on the next possession and made one of two free throws to give CU the winning margin.

Key Stats:

• Carolina outrebounded JWU 39-35.
• Lovett came off the bench to lead the Wildcats with 20 points.
• Tanaeschia Dorsey scored 13 points, while Jordan Durant added 15.

Up Next:

The Wildcats play host to Asbury University on Friday, February 3rd for a 7pm tipoff.