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East Carolina Pirates Plunder Charlotte 49ers in Dominant Display at Home

The East Carolina Pirates improved their record to 6-3 with a commanding victory over the Charlotte 49ers, who now stand at 1-8. The game concluded with a score of 48-22, favoring the Pirates.


Oct 10, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) hands off the ball to running back Rahjai Harris (47) during the first quarter of a game against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The Pirates set the tone early in the first quarter by scoring an impressive 21 points while keeping the Niners scoreless. London Montgomery was instrumental, rushing for a total of 85 yards and securing one touchdown. His longest rush was for 17 yards, showcasing his agility and strength on the field.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams scored equally with each adding another pair of touchdowns to their tally. Katin Houser led ECU's passing attack effectively, completing passes that resulted in two touchdowns throughout the game. His precision passing helped maintain ECU's offensive momentum.


Third Quarter


During this period, ECU added another ten points to their lead while Charlotte managed eight points. TyMir Brown made a significant impact defensively by intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown covering an impressive distance of 45 yards.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw only three additional points from ECU through Nick Mazzie’s field goal from long range as they sealed their victory against Charlotte without conceding any further points.


Overall, this East Carolina Pirates vs Charlotte 49ers match summary highlights how pivotal plays like TyMir Brown’s interception return were key moments that contributed significantly to ECU's triumph over their opponents. The East Carolina defense also played an essential role by forcing turnovers and limiting Charlotte’s scoring opportunities throughout all four quarters.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when East Carolina hosts Memphis Tigers on November 15th at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville at 4:00 PM EDT; coverage will be available on ESPNU. Share this article with fellow fans to celebrate this dominant performance!

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