Diboundje scores 27, East Carolina takes down Georgia Southern 82-64
Cyr Malonga denies Georgia Southern Eagles with swat
Cyr Malonga denies Georgia Southern Eagles with swat
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- — Quentin Diboundje scored 27 points as East Carolina beat Georgia Southern 82-64 on Monday night at the TowneBank Holiday Classic hosted by the Pirates.
RJ Felton scored 19 points and added eight rebounds for the Pirates (3-2).
The Eagles (0-5) were led in scoring by Mannie Harris, who finished with 17 points and two steals. Jamar Franklin added 16 points and two steals for Georgia Southern. Tyren Moore also had eight points.
Both teams play again on Tuesday when the event continues. East Carolina hosts Kennesaw State and Georgia Southern squares off against Northeastern.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Comer
- Olandis Poole
- Ryan Christian
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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