ncaab Game Recap
Recap - UAB Defeats East Carolina 69-61
Eric Gaines scored 17 points leading UAB to a 69-61 victory over East Carolina at Bartow Arena on Saturday.
UAB won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites.
Javian Davis had 14 points for UAB and Christian Coleman chipped in with 10 points. Eric Gaines had 8 assists for them, while Javian Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
East Carolina got a 16-point performance from Ezra Ausar, who was supported by 15 points from Brandon Johnson. Bobby Pettiford Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for East Carolina, while Brandon Johnson grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed East Carolina were victorious, as the score was 35-33 at the break.
The rebound battle favored East Carolina as they grabbed 37 boards, while UAB only had 31
UAB looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Charlotte. East Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track at Wichita State.