Did East Carolina Pirates' Defense Silence Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field?

First Quarter

The East Carolina Pirates started strong against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field, setting the tone for a dominant performance. The Pirates quickly took control with an impressive offensive display, scoring 14 points in the first quarter. Katin Houser led the charge with precise passing, completing 79 percent of his throws and connecting on a 59-yard touchdown pass to Yannick Smith.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams matched each other's efforts by adding another 14 points to their scores. The Pirates' rushing game was relentless, with London Montgomery contributing significantly by rushing for 84 yards and scoring a touchdown. Meanwhile, Marlon Gunn added another rushing touchdown to keep ECU's momentum going.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw the Pirates extend their lead further as they shut out Temple's offense while adding another 14 points themselves. Defensive standout Ja'Marley Riddle made a crucial interception that halted any potential comeback from Temple. Jasiyah Robinson also made his presence felt with a sack that pushed back Temple's offense.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter, ECU sealed their victory with an additional field goal from Nick Mazzie who maintained his perfect kicking record in this game. The defense remained steadfast throughout, allowing no points from Temple and securing a decisive win for ECU.

The East Carolina Pirates vs Temple Owls match summary highlights how ECU dominated both offensively and defensively to secure this victory. With this win, ECU improved their record to 5-3 while handing Temple their fourth loss of the season.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game where East Carolina will face Charlotte 49ers on November 8th at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville. Tune into ESPN+ for live coverage of what promises to be another exciting matchup! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about today's action-packed encounter!