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Georgia Southern Eagles vs East Carolina Pirates Recap - East Carolina Wins 92-89
East Carolina earned a 92-89 victory over Georgia Southern on Tuesday, getting 22 points from Jordan Riley at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
East Carolina did not, however, defeat Georgia Southern against the spread, which closed at -5.5 at most sportsbooks.
Giovanni Emejuru had 17 points for East Carolina and Reid Cason chipped in with 14 points. Isaiah Mbeng had 8 assists for them, while Giovanni Emejuru was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Georgia Southern got a 21-point performance from Alden Applewhite, who was supported by 18 points from Tyren Moore. Nakavieon White had 5 assists in a losing cause for Georgia Southern, while Shainen Carter grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed East Carolina were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored East Carolina as they grabbed 39 boards, while Georgia Southern only had 36
East Carolina heads into a battle against Richmond. Georgia Southern, meanwhile, will have their next action against UNC Asheville.