Defense wins championships.
The well-known mantra goes way back and it’s just another philosophy that head coach Cara Consuegra has preached since day one.
It makes sense; Charlotte doesn’t need any more offensive weapons. Lefty Webster, Alexis Alexander, Kira Gordon, Grace Hunter and Ciara Gregory post the lavish numbers in the offensive departments. The 49ers are 18th in the NCAA in offensive efficiency and boast the most prolific offense in C-USA, therefore scoring isn’t an issue. They don’t need their bench players to score, however, they do need them to provide a gritty and hardworking mentality on the defensive end.