In American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Tuesday night (Dec. 17), ECU picked up a home win over UMES.
East Carolina 71, UMES 57 - Box Score
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Sophomore Jayden Gardner finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season and East Carolina rolled to a 71-57 victory over UMES on Tuesday night.
Freshman Brandon Suggs added the first double-double of his career for the Pirates (4-7), totaling 10 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
AJ Cheeseman came off the bench to hit 5 of 7 shots from the floor and all five of his free throws, scoring 15 for the Hawks (1-11).