Davis scores 25 to carry SMU past ECU, 71-56

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Kendric Davis scored 25 points as SMU beat East Carolina 71-56 on Monday.

Tyson Jolly had 11 points and six rebounds for SMU (11-4, 7-4 American Athletic Conference). Feron Hunt added nine rebounds.

Jayden Gardner had 23 points and nine rebounds for the Pirates (8-8, 2-8). J.J. Miles added 11 points and six rebounds.

ECU Postgame Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh-tfSTagbc

The Pirates’ struggles from beyond the arc continued as they connected on just two of 14 three-point attempts.

The Mustangs improve to 2-0 against the Pirates for the season. SMU defeated East Carolina 70-55 on Dec. 16.

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