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UNC Wilmington Falls 74-66 Against East Carolina - Game Recap
Bobby Pettiford Jr. scored 24 points leading East Carolina to a 74-66 victory over UNC Wilmington at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Thursday.
East Carolina was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog.
Brandon Johnson had 18 points for East Carolina and Kalib LaCount chipped in with 11 points. Kalib LaCount had 2 assists for them, while Brandon Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
UNC Wilmington got 20 points from Shykeim Phillips in a losing cause and another 14 points from Trazarien White. Nick Farrar contributed 2 assists for them, while Trazarien White had 11 rebounds.
East Carolina was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
East Carolina had a 39-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, East Carolina takes its act home to face Maryland-Eastern Shore looking for another win. For UNC Wilmington, they head on the road to face Kentucky.