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Recap - East Carolina Defeats UTSA 84-73
UTSA was burned for 30 points by Brandon Johnson on Saturday as East Carolina picked up a 84-73 win at UTSA Convocation Center.
Bettors who backed East Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
East Carolina got 16 points from RJ Felton and another 11 points from Ezra Ausar. Jaden Walker contributed 13 assists, while Brandon Johnson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
UTSA got a 14-point performance from Jordan Ivy-Curry, who was supported by 12 points from PJ Carter. Jordan Ivy-Curry had 3 assists in a losing cause for UTSA, while Dre Fuller Jr. grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed East Carolina were victorious, as the score was 48-26 at the break.
The rebound battle favored UTSA as they grabbed 35 boards, while East Carolina only had 32
East Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wichita State. UTSA will aim to get back on the winning track at Charlotte.