UCF and No. 6/7 Houston picked up wins in their league openers in American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Tuesday (Dec. 22). Elsewhere, East Carolina improved to 7-1 with a win over Tulane and Wichita State won on the road in overtime at USF.
East Carolina 68, Tulane 58 - Box Score
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner had 21 points and 10 rebounds as East Carolina beat Tulane 68-58 on Tuesday.
Brandon Suggs had 14 points for East Carolina (7-1, 1-1 American Athletic Conference). J.J. Miles added 13 points and Bitumba Baruti had eight rebounds.