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Tulane Green Wave vs East Carolina Pirates Wrap - East Carolina Wins 68-58

East Carolina got 21 points and 10 rebounds from Jayden Gardner en route to a 68-58 victory over Tulane on Tuesday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.

Bettors who backed East Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks.

East Carolina got 14 points from Brandon Suggs and another 13 points from J.J. Miles. Tremont Robinson-White contributed 4 assists, while Jayden Gardner cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Tulane got 16 points from Jaylen Forbes in a losing cause and another 14 points from Gabe Watson. Gabe Watson contributed 4 assists for them, while R.J. McGee had 7 rebounds.

East Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

East Carolina had a 35-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, East Carolina takes its act on the road to face Wichita State looking for another win. For Tulane, they head on the road to face Central Florida.