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East Carolina Downs Temple 73-62 - Match Report
East Carolina earned a 73-62 victory over Temple on Wednesday, getting 20 points from RJ Felton at Liacouras Center.
Bettors who backed East Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
East Carolina got 18 points from Ezra Ausar and another 15 points from Brandon Johnson. Bobby Pettiford Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Brandon Johnson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Temple got 15 points from Jordan Riley in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jahlil White. Hysier Miller contributed 3 assists for them, while Jahlil White had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed East Carolina were victorious, as the score was 33-32 at the break.
Temple had a 29-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
East Carolina heads into a battle against SMU. Temple, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Texas.