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East Carolina vs Houston Final: 82-73 - Recap
East Carolina got 21 points and 15 rebounds from Jayden Gardner en route to a 82-73 victory over Houston on Wednesday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
East Carolina was a +16.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Tremont Robinson-White had 17 points for East Carolina and J.J. Miles chipped in with 14 points. Tristen Newton had 6 assists for them, while Jayden Gardner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Houston got 25 points from DeJon Jarreau in a losing cause and another 17 points from Marcus Sasser. DeJon Jarreau contributed 5 assists for them, while Justin Gorham had 11 rebounds.
East Carolina trailed at halftime, 40-38.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 35 boards, while East Carolina only had 28
East Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Memphis. Houston will aim to get back on the winning track at South Florida.