GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Kaseem Watson had 17 points and Cian Medley added a double-double to help East Carolina defeat South Carolina Upstate 83-70 on Monday night in a season opener.

Watson also grabbed seven rebounds for the Pirates. Medley totaled 14 points and 11 assists. Brycen Blaine scored 14 on 5-for-10 shooting with three 3-pointers.

Jalyn Patterson finished with 16 points and two steals for the Spartans. Ries Naugle scored 15 and Miles Webb posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

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