BY CLIFF SMELLEY
Telegraph Staff Writer
University of North Carolina at Charlotte redshirt sophomore defensive back Dontae Balfour, a 2021 Bradford High School graduate, recorded a game-high six solo tackles in his team’s 22-7 loss to the Florida Gators on Sept. 23 in Gainesville.
Balfour’s six solo tackles tied a career best, which he also accomplished in the 49ers’ previous game (a 41-25 loss to Georgia State on Sept. 16).
In all, Balfour had eight tackles, which was tied for second on his team. He also forced a third-quarter fumble that his team recovered.
The Charlotte defense held UF to just one touchdown in five red-zone trips. Florida also converted just 1 of 9 third-down attempts.
Balfour, who spent two years at North Carolina before transferring to Charlotte this year, has 22 tackles (15 solo) for the season.
Charlotte (1-3) plays at SMU on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
The 49ers can also be seen on ESPN 2 in their home game against Florida Atlantic on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m.
