East Carolina defeated NC Wesleyan, 91-62, in the only American Athletic Conference men's basketball contest on Tuesday (Dec. 1). With the win, the Pirates improved to 2-0.
East Carolina 91, NC Wesleyan 62 - Box Score
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner was 11-for-12 shooting and 27 points to lead East Carolina past Division III North Carolina Wesleyan 91-62 on Tuesday.
Brandon Suggs added 14 points for East Carolina (2-0), Tristen Newton 11 and Bitumba Baruti 10.
Damon McDowell had 26 points for the Battling Bishops (0-3). Isaiah Lewis added 14 points.