In a recent matchup, East Carolina emerged victorious over UIC with a score of 72-55 in Daytona Beach, Florida on Saturday. Both C.J. Walker and RJ Felton made significant contributions to the Pirates’ win, each scoring 21 points during the game.

Walker impressed not only with his scoring but also by grabbing eight rebounds, demonstrating a strong presence on both ends of the court for East Carolina, who improved their season record to 6-1. Felton showcased his shooting skills, achieving 9 of 14 from the field and successfully hitting 3 out of 4 attempts from beyond the arc. Joran Riley also played a pivotal role, contributing 13 points with efficient shooting, hitting 6 of his 10 field goal attempts and making 1 out of 3 free throws.

On the other side, UIC had Sasa Ciani leading their scoring with a total of 10 points, accompanied by eight rebounds. Ahmad Henderson II also contributed 10 points to the Flames’ effort, while Modestas Kancleris added nine points and provided four blocks defensively. Ultimately, the Flames fell to a 4-3 record following this game.