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East Carolina Downs Temple 67-63 - Match Report
East Carolina got a 29-point performance from Jayden Gardner, who added 13 rebounds as East Carolina ran past Temple 67-63 on Sunday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Bettors who backed East Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
J.J. Miles had 11 points for East Carolina and Tristen Newton chipped in with 10 points. Jayden Gardner had 4 assists for them, while Jayden Gardner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Temple got a 15-point performance from Quinton Rose, who was supported by 12 points from Monty Scott. Monty Scott had 4 assists in a losing cause for Temple, while J.P. Moorman II grabbed 8 rebounds.
East Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
East Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-37.
Next game, East Carolina takes its act on the road to face South Florida looking for another win. For Temple, they head on the road to face Wichita State.