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Memphis Defeats East Carolina 82-58 - Recap
Memphis cruised to victory on Thursday, running East Carolina out of the gym and running up a 82-58 score at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Memphis were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Memphis got 20 points from Nae'Qwan Tomlin and another 18 points from David Jones. Jahvon Quinerly contributed 7 assists, while David Jones cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
East Carolina got a 19-point performance from RJ Felton, who was supported by 16 points from Brandon Johnson. Cam Hayes had 4 assists in a losing cause for East Carolina, while RJ Felton grabbed 9 rebounds.
Memphis was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored East Carolina as they grabbed 36 boards, while Memphis only had 32
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UAB. East Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track at North Texas.