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American Athletic Conference Tournament - East Carolina Pirates vs South Florida Bulls Wrap - East Carolina Wins 73-58
Jaden Walker scored 22 points and added 10 assists for a double-double, leading East Carolina over South Florida, 73-58, on Thursday at Dickies Arena.
Bettors who backed East Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks.
Jaden Walker had 22 points for East Carolina and David Kasanganay chipped in with 10 points. Jaden Walker had 10 assists for them, while RJ Felton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
South Florida got a 26-point performance from Tyler Harris, who was supported by 8 points from Sam Hines Jr.. Russel Tchewa had 3 assists in a losing cause for South Florida, while Russel Tchewa grabbed 11 rebounds.
East Carolina led at halftime, 41-34.
South Florida had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.