Newton lifts East Carolina over W. Carolina 95-79
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Tristen Newton scored a career-high 30 points as East Carolina beat Western Carolina 95-79 on Sunday.
Newton made 5 of 7 3-pointers while hitting 10 of 16 overall from the field. He also dished six assists and had six rebounds.
Brandon Suggs added 15 points for East Carolina (3-0). Tremont Robinson-White added 14 points.
Nick Robinson scored a career-high 28 points for the Catamounts (1-2). Marcus Banks added 13 points. Travion McCray had 11 points and Joe Petrakis 10.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steven Anderson
- Ray Natili
- Michael Swoboda
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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