In the only American Athletic Conference men's basketball game Thursday (Dec. 10), East Carolina defeated North Florida to improve to 5-0 for the first time since 2012-13.
East Carolina 73, North Florida 67 - Box Score
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner had 20 points and 12 rebounds as East Carolina topped North Florida 73-67 on Thursday.
J.J. Miles had 16 points for East Carolina (5-0). Brandon Suggs added 10 points and Tristen Newton had eight assists.
Ryan Burkhardt had 15 points for the Ospreys (0-7). Emmanuel Adedoyin added 11 points and six rebounds, and Jonathan Aybar had nine rebounds.