CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - History has been made in the Queen City! The Charlotte Crown are officially the inaugural Upshot League Champions after a thrilling, gritty victory against the top-seeded Jacksonville Waves. Facing a daunting 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Crown fought back to secure a monumental win and prove that women’s professional basketball is here to stay in Charlotte.
Head Coach Trisha Stafford-Odom joins QC Life to celebrate the historic milestone. Pouring her heart into the franchise as a mother, professional athlete, General Manager, coach, and leader, Trisha has driven this squad to the absolute pinnacle of the league. Her players share a deep mutual respect and love for one another - bonds that fueled an unbelievable season. After starting the year with a rocky 1-6 record, the Crown caught fire and finished the season by winning 15 of their last 16 games.
This championship is only the beginning. The future of the franchise is brighter than ever, and Charlotte’s reign has officially begun. To learn more visit crownupshot.com and follow @cltcrownupshot.
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