| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TULN | 19 | 43 | 62 |
| ECU | 40 | 41 | 81 |
Gardner lifts East Carolina past Tulane 81-62
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Jayden Gardner had 27 points and 13 rebounds as East Carolina defeated Tulane 81-62 on Saturday night. J.J. Miles added 21 points for the Pirates. Miles also had seven rebounds.
Tristen Newton had 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists for East Carolina (9-11, 3-4 American Athletic Conference).
East Carolina posted a season-high 22 assists.
East Carolina dominated the first half and led 40-19 at the break. The Pirates' 40 points in the first half were a season best for the team.
Nic Thomas had 19 points for the Green Wave (10-9, 2-5). Christion Thompson added 14 points and 13 rebounds. Teshaun Hightower had 12 points.
East Carolina takes on Houston at home on Wednesday. Tulane faces South Florida at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jose Carrion
- Bart Lenox
- Bill Jacobson
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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