Tulane Green Wave @ East Carolina Pirates
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
TULN | 19 | 43 | 62 |
| 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
Greenville, NC
Referee:Jose Carrion
Referee:Bart Lenox
Referee:Bill Jacobson
2025-26 Standings
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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