East Carolina Pirates @ Charlotte 49ers
1-0, 1-0 Away
66
1-0, 1-0 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 34 | 66 | |
CLT | 32 | 25 | 57 |
0-1, 0-1 Home
57
0-1, 0-1 Home
Gardner lifts East Carolina over Charlotte 66-57
Jayden Gardner had 18 points as East Carolina topped Charlotte 66-57 on Friday in the season-opener for both teams.
Tristen Newton had 15 points and six rebounds for East Carolina.
Jordan Shepherd had 15 points for the 49ers. Jhery Matos added 14 points and Jahmir Young had 10.
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Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Kipp Kissinger
Referee:Mick Fieldbinder
Referee:Joey Richardson
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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