1976 - UNC Charlotte Basketball Team

1976 - The UNC-Charlotte basketball team wins its first national recognition.

• The team goes to its first post-season tournament at the National Invitational Tournament in New York City. 
• Although the team loses in the last minutes of the finals to Kentucky, team leader Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell is named Most Valuable Player. 
• Photo shows Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell receiving trophy.