NCAAB Game Recap
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East Carolina at MemphisWed Feb 19, 2020 7:00 PM EST
Duke |
66 |
NCSU |
88 |
| F | |
Syr |
66 |
Lou |
90 |
| F | |
Vill |
91 |
DeP |
71 |
| F | |
Aub |
55 |
UGA |
65 |
| F | |
Butl |
72 |
Seton |
74 |
| F | |
Tuls |
43 |
Hou |
76 |
| F | |
Samf |
66 |
Mercer |
106 |
| F | |
Furm |
66 |
ETSU |
75 |
| F | |
UCF |
89 |
Cin |
87 |
| F(2OT) | |
ECU |
73 |
Mem |
77 |
| F | |
TAMU |
74 |
Bama |
68 |
| F | |
VMI |
74 |
WCU |
71 |
| F | |
GaTec |
86 |
Wake |
79 |
| F | |
Iona |
64 |
Sien |
65 |
| F | |
Mich |
60 |
Rut |
52 |
| F | |
GMas |
50 |
Rich |
65 |
| F | |
Woff |
79 |
UNCG |
83 |
| F(OT) | |
Army |
77 |
LoyMD |
81 |
| F | |
Boston |
59 |
Lafy |
61 |
| F | |
Chat |
91 |
Citad |
68 |
| F | |
Leh |
67 |
Colg |
70 |
| F | |
Navy |
62 |
Amer |
71 |
| F | |
CenAR |
68 |
SFA |
83 |
| F | |
Lamar |
77 |
SHSU |
65 |
| F | |
Nich |
73 |
NWSt |
69 |
| F | |
SMU |
72 |
Tul |
80 |
| F | |
ULM |
66 |
ArkSt |
52 |
| F | |
NDSU |
77 |
SDak |
74 |
| F | |
BC |
65 |
UVA |
78 |
| F | |
McNee |
59 |
InWor |
65 |
| F | |
SDSt |
94 |
UND |
83 |
| F | |
TCU |
56 |
Tex |
70 |
| F | |
CBU |
63 |
UMKC |
69 |
| F | |
IlSt |
69 |
LoyIL |
84 |
| F | |
Valpa |
75 |
Drake |
77 |
| F(OT) | |
MOSt |
79 |
Brad |
83 |
| F(OT) | |
Ford |
49 |
LaSal |
58 |
| F | |
GrgWas |
70 |
Duques |
67 |
| F | |
AbCh |
82 |
HCU |
68 |
| F | |
Prov |
73 |
GTown |
63 |
| F | |
KSU |
62 |
TxTch |
69 |
| F | |
Wyo |
58 |
UtSt |
78 |
| F | |
SouthCar |
76 |
MissSt |
79 |
| F | |
Ind |
68 |
Minn |
56 |
| F | |
Mia-FL |
102 |
VaTec |
95 |
| F(3OT) | |
Cal |
66 |
WaSt |
57 |
| F | |
Bois |
80 |
SJSU |
62 |
| F | |
AF |
62 |
Fres |
71 |
| F | |
LongB |
55 |
UCIrv |
70 |
| F | |
Memphis 77, East Carolina 73
Feb 19, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
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77 |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Precious Achiuwa scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Boogie Ellis hit the clinching free throw with 8.3 seconds left as Memphis edged East Carolina 77-73 on Wednesday night.
The Pirates battled back from a 16-point second-half deficit to tie the score three times, the first with 6:23 to play. But after tying the game at 69, Ellis and Achiuwa scored inside to give the Tigers a 73-69 lead going into the final minute.
ECU made one free throw and Memphis three of four for a 76-70 lead. Bitumba Baruti nailed a 3-pointer for the Pirates with 10.3 seconds to play but Ellis made it a two-possession game.
Ellis had 17 points for Memphis (18-8, 7-6 American Athletic Conference).
Tristen Newton tied a season high with 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for his first double-double for the Pirates (10-17, 4-10). Jayden Gardner added 16 points and Bitumba Baruti 14.
Memphis matches up against Houston at home on Saturday. East Carolina plays Temple at home on Sunday.
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Leaders
| East Carolina | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Newton | 23 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| J. Gardner | 16 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Memphis | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| P. Achiuwa | 24 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| B. Ellis | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Team Comparison
| ECU | Mem | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 73 | 77 |
| Field Goals | 26/58-45% | 26/59-44% |
| Three Pointers | 4/20-20% | 7/24-29% |
| Free Throws | 17/22-77% | 18/31-58% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 32 | 29 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 37 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Steals | 5 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Personal Fouls | 24 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2019-20 Reg Season - Mem Leads Series 1-0
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Feb 19 | ECU 73 @ Mem 77 | T. Newton 23 | P. Achiuwa 24 |
Game Information
| Stadium: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Attendance: 16,038 |
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