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VMI Falls 80-68 to East Carolina - Recap
Jayden Gardner scored 28 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading East Carolina over VMI, 80-68, on Tuesday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
East Carolina won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.0-point spread as favorites.
Tristen Newton had 20 points for East Carolina and Brandon Suggs chipped in with 12 points. Brandon Suggs had 4 assists for them, while Jayden Gardner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
VMI got a 23-point performance from Greg Parham, who was supported by 10 points from Jake Stephens. Jake Stephens had 3 assists in a losing cause for VMI, while Garrett Gilkeson grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed VMI were victorious, as the score was 38-37 at the break.
East Carolina had a 37-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, East Carolina takes its act on the road to face Navy looking for another win. For VMI, they head home to face Marist.