Charlotte Crown claim title at inaugural UPSHOT League Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Charlotte Crown secured the inaugural UPSHOT League Championship on August 29, 2026, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Jacksonville Waves 81-76. The victory capped a remarkable turnaround for Charlotte, which started the season with a 1-6 record but won 14 of its final 15 games. Deja Kelly led the Crown with 29 points and earned the Championship MVP award. With this win, Charlotte establishes itself as a competitive force in the newly formed league.
- •Charlotte Crown won the UPSHOT League Championship on August 29, 2026.
- •Crown overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
- •Final score: Charlotte Crown 81, Jacksonville Waves 76.
- •Deja Kelly scored a game-high 29 points and was named MVP.
- •Charlotte finished the season with 14 wins in their last 15 games.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Crown wins inaugural UPSHOT League Championship
"The Charlotte Crown were crowned the inaugural UPSHOT League Champions Saturday night.
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