Gaines puts up 17 in UAB's 69-61 win against East Carolina
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Eric Gaines scored 17 points as UAB beat East Carolina 69-61 on Saturday.
Gaines also added seven rebounds and eight assists for the Blazers (12-6, 4-1 American Athletic Conference). Javian Davis scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Christian Coleman was 3 of 6 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 10 points.
Ezra Ausar finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Pirates (9-10, 2-4). Brandon Johnson added 15 points and 10 rebounds for East Carolina. RJ Felton also had 10 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Bartow Arena
8:00 PM, 20 January 2024
Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 3,872
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Josue Nieves
- Bharat Ramnanan
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| North Texas | 4-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Temple | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 5 | 7-12 |
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