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Tulane Downs East Carolina 71-69 - Match Report
Melvin Frazier scored 22 points leading Tulane to a 71-69 victory over East Carolina at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday.
Tulane earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -4.5-point spread.
Tulane got 16 points from Cameron Reynolds and another 10 points from Jordan Cornish. Melvin Frazier contributed 4 assists, while Blake Paul cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
East Carolina got a 15-point performance from Shawn Williams, who was supported by 12 points from B.J. Tyson. Isaac Fleming had 5 assists in a losing cause for East Carolina, while Kentrell Barkley grabbed 18 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Tulane were victorious, as the score was 39-29 at the break.
Tulane looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Temple. East Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Memphis.