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East Carolina Pirates vs Wichita State Shockers Wrap - East Carolina Wins 79-69
Brandon Johnson scored 17 points leading East Carolina to a 79-69 victory over Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena on Saturday.
East Carolina was an underdog by +6.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Ezra Ausar had 16 points for East Carolina and Javon Small chipped in with 14 points. Jaden Walker had 7 assists for them, while RJ Felton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Wichita State got 21 points from Kenny Pohto in a losing cause and another 19 points from Shammah Scott. Jaykwon Walton contributed 5 assists for them, while Kenny Pohto had 11 rebounds.
East Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
East Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-30.
East Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Central Florida. Wichita State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cincinnati.