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East Carolina Defeats Charlotte 60-56 - Recap
Jayden Gardner scored 23 points leading East Carolina to a 60-56 victory over Charlotte at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Sunday.
East Carolina was a +2.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Tremont Robinson-White had 18 points for East Carolina and Tyrie Jackson chipped in with 5 points. Tristen Newton had 3 assists for them, while Jayden Gardner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Charlotte got 12 points from Drew Edwards in a losing cause and another 8 points from Jahmir Young. Jordan Shepherd contributed 6 assists for them, while Milos Supica had 9 rebounds.
East Carolina was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
East Carolina had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
East Carolina heads into a battle against Eastern Kentucky. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against UAB.