ncaab Game Recap
Myrtle Beach Invitational - Oklahoma Sooners vs East Carolina Pirates Wrap - Oklahoma Wins 79-74
Oklahoma grabbed a 79-74 win over East Carolina on Thursday, behind a 13-point effort from Umoja Gibson at HTC Center.
Oklahoma won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.5-point spread.
Oklahoma got 13 points from Jordan Goldwire and another 12 points from Jalen Hill. Jordan Goldwire contributed 6 assists, while Elijah Harkless cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
East Carolina got a 18-point performance from Tristen Newton, who was supported by 14 points from Brandon Suggs. Brandon Suggs had 6 assists in a losing cause for East Carolina, while Ludgy Debaut grabbed 6 rebounds.
Oklahoma had a 27-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Oklahoma takes its act home to face Houston Baptist looking for another win. For East Carolina, they head home to face Coppin State.