Johnson and East Carolina take down Cincinnati 75-71

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Brandon Johnson sinks clutch layup for East Carolina

Brandon Johnson sinks clutch layup for East Carolina.

Feb 16, 2023, 03:45 am

GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Brandon Johnson scored 16 points to lead East Carolina past Cincinnati 75-71 on Wednesday night.

Johnson also added six rebounds for the Pirates (13-12, 4-8 American Athletic Conference). RJ Felton added 15 points while going 5 of 19 and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had five rebounds and six assists. Ezra Ausar recorded 14 points and shot 6 of 11 from the field and 2 for 6 from the line.

Jeremiah Davenport and Landers Nolley II each scored 19 points for the Bearcats (17-10, 8-6). In addition, David Dejulius had 15 points and five assists.

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