ncaab Game Recap
Hampton Pirates vs East Carolina Pirates Wrap - East Carolina Wins 82-73
East Carolina got 17 points from Javon Small as they ran past Hampton 82-73 on Wednesday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
East Carolina won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.
East Carolina got 17 points from Quentin Diboundje and another 15 points from Brandon Johnson. Javon Small contributed 6 assists, while Brandon Johnson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Hampton got a 23-point performance from Russell Dean, who was supported by 17 points from Jordan Nesbitt. Jordan Nesbitt had 8 assists in a losing cause for Hampton, while Jordan Nesbitt grabbed 8 rebounds.
East Carolina trailed at halftime, 39-34.
East Carolina had a 40-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
East Carolina heads into a battle against Indiana State. Hampton, meanwhile, will have their next action against UC-Santa Barbara.