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Charlotte wins its first Conference USA game over FAU

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The losing continues for Florida Atlantic University Sunday,

The Owls dropped a 28-23 game to Charlotte when its desperation pass into the end zone as time expired was caught out of bounds. Charlotte, in its second season of competition, won its first-ever game in Conference USA.

FAU had no answers for Charlotte quarterback Hassan Klugh, who hit 14 of 17 passes for 223 yards. Charlotte built a 28-17 through three quarters, only to hold on through the end. Jason Driskel had apparently hit Karmin Solomon with a 38-yard touchdown pass with no time left until the catch was ruled out of bounds.

For Charlotte, Kalif Phillips ran for 132 yards and Austin Duke caught six passes for 111 yards. For FAU, Greg Howell Jr. ran for 100 yards and Kalib Woods caught 11 passes for 100 yards.

FAU travels to Marshall this week.

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