Charlotte defeats UAB 29-27 in wild finish

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Cunanan kicked the go-ahead field goal and Deshawn Purdie threw a key touchdown pass — both in the fourth quarter — to lead Charlotte's 29-27 victory over UAB. Cunanan's 31-yard kick gave the 49ers at 22-20 lead and Purdie threw 46 yards to O'Mega Blake for a touchdown that made it 29-20 with 5 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Lee Beebe Jr.'s short touchdown run for UAB made it 29-27 with 2:57 remaining. The Blazers forced a punt then drove to the 17-yard line with a chance to win it on the final play. Jonah Delange missed a 35-yard field goal attempt, but Charlotte was called for a personal foul. Given a second chance with no time on the clock, Delange missed from 25 yards.