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Cincinnati Defeats East Carolina 79-71 - Recap
Cincinnati earned a 79-71 victory over East Carolina on Wednesday, getting 22 points from Jeremiah Davenport at Fifth Third Arena.
Cincinnati did not, however, defeat East Carolina against the spread, which closed at -10.5 at most sportsbooks.
Cincinnati got 10 points from John Newman III and another 9 points from Mason Madsen. Mike Saunders Jr. contributed 8 assists, while Viktor Lakhin cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
East Carolina got a 35-point performance from Vance Jackson, who was supported by 11 points from Tristen Newton. Tristen Newton had 4 assists in a losing cause for East Carolina, while Vance Jackson grabbed 9 rebounds.
Cincinnati was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against Wichita State. East Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.