Another blocked punt by Fisher-Smith, second of the night. Charlotte special teams have really struggled recently after strong start to the season.

Deon Jackson scores on a 5-yard run. Duke goes up 31-7 10:38 3Q

Reynolds outwrestles Duke's Lewis for the ball on a 6-yard TD pass from Reynolds. 31-13 5:50 3Q pending the PAT.

2-point run by Reynolds doesn't work. 31-13 still.

Harbison bangs it in from 3 yards. Duke 37-19. 2-point pass to OT D'Mitri Emmanuel ruled a lateral. He drops it. Duke's Lewis returns it for a defensive PAT. Duke 39-19.

Duke football starts fast, rolls past ⁦Charlotte Football⁩ in nonconference game in Durham charlotteobserver.com/sports/college…

Happy birthday Mike Solarte, enjoy it pal!

Just heard that Bob Benson, owner of Charlotte’s original pro soccer franchise the Carolina Lightnin’, died Thursday. Benson hired soccer star Rodney Marsh💙™️ to coach the team, which won the ASL title in ‘81. Championship match drew 20,000+ to Memorial Stadium.

An The Charlotte Observer subscriber exclusive: 40 years ago, before MJ, Tepper and Shinn, a Charlotte sports pioneer laid the foundation for much of what we see today. Bob Benson died last week at 83, and undoubtedly you've never heard of him. Let's change that: charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-col…

Arlo White’s been saying young CB Nat Phillips turned down a scholarship at UNC Men's Soccer to play at Liverpool FC. It was actually Charlotte Men's Soccer.

Every player, parent, and coach should read this article by Chapel Fowler Character does count. A simple video by Colby Lewis video taping Elijah Thomas of @WallaceSelect earned him TWO D1 scholarship offers.

RIP, Dave. Longtime Observer photographer, ‘one of the great action sports shooters,’ dead at 52 charlotteobserver.com/news/local/art…

Rick was a great friend and colleague. A kind soul who loved a good laugh. He was a reporter’s reporter who owned the Hornets beat for decades. Rest easy, my friend, we will miss you so much.

The Davidson Wildcat family extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of long-time The Charlotte Observer reporter Rick Bonnell. Rick was a legendary sportswriter, who was courtside for some of Davidson Basketball’s most significant moments. He will be missed.

You may be aware that the Charlotte 49ers baseball team has made the NCAA tourney for first time in 10 years and will begin NCAA play tonight. But baseball is only the start of what has been a great spring for @charlotte49ers athletics. My column: charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-col…

Nicolas Batum begins post-game press conference reiterating his condolences for Rick Bonnell's family/friend. Batum: "He's the best. I'm going to miss him." Batum then shared his appreciation for his coverage on the Hornets and his piece on Batum's family.

Thanks, Carolina Panthers. What a great gesture.

Great story here by ⁦Scott Fowler⁩ on Tony Suarez, Charlotte’s first soccer star. I was front and center for Tony’s magical season in ‘81 and beyond. Scott captures it all perfectly. ⁦The Charlotte Observer⁩ edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynam…

I spent many hours in NASCAR media centers and on press row at Davidson Basketball and Charlotte Hornets games with Hill Overton, one of the kindest and nicest men I’ve ever known. RIP, Hill. Who’s gonna ask the first question now?

To honor Rick Bonnell, @hornetsgive is proud to provide a scholarship of $10,000 to a journalism student currently enrolled at a North Carolina college or university. 🎓 Apply now: bit.ly/3S1BahK