ncaab Game Recap
Central Florida Knights vs East Carolina Pirates Wrap - Central Florida Wins 64-61
East Carolina was burned for 30 points by C.J. Kelly on Wednesday as Central Florida picked up a 64-61 win at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Central Florida won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
Taylor Hendricks had 12 points for Central Florida and Darius Johnson chipped in with 7 points. Taylor Hendricks had 3 assists for them, while Ithiel Horton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
East Carolina got a 16-point performance from RJ Felton, who was supported by 16 points from Brandon Johnson. Javon Small had 8 assists in a losing cause for East Carolina, while Javon Small grabbed 7 rebounds.
Central Florida was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Central Florida won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-26.
Central Florida heads into a battle against SMU. East Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.