ncaab Game Recap
East Carolina Falls 80-66 to SMU - Recap
SMU grabbed a 80-66 win over East Carolina on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from Emmanuel Bandoumel at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
SMU was a -7.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Michael Weathers had 13 points for SMU and Marcus Weathers chipped in with 11 points. Kendric Davis had 5 assists for them, while Kendric Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
East Carolina got 19 points from Tristen Newton in a losing cause and another 14 points from Brandon Suggs. Tristen Newton contributed 5 assists for them, while Ludgy Debaut had 11 rebounds.
SMU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
East Carolina had a 35-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
SMU heads into a battle against Temple. East Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Florida.