Clash at Minges Coliseum: East Carolina Pirates Set to Host North Texas Mean Green

As the East Carolina Pirates prepare to welcome the North Texas Mean Green to Minges Coliseum, fans are eager for what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Pirates have shown a strong performance trend in their recent games, which should give them confidence as they play on their home court.

In their last game against Delaware State Hornets, the Pirates dominated with a 79-50 victory. Their offensive efficiency was impressive, with a field goal percentage of nearly 50 and a three-point percentage of 38. They also excelled at free throws, making over 90 percent of their attempts. Defensively, they were just as formidable, out-rebounding the Hornets by nine and turning over the ball ten times compared to fifteen by their opponents.

However, in an earlier game against South Carolina Gamecocks, despite playing at home again in Minges Coliseum, the Pirates fell short with a score of 62-68. Their shooting percentages dropped slightly across the board and turnovers were minimized but not enough to secure a win.

The upcoming game's venue has been favorable for East Carolina; they've shown that they can leverage home advantage effectively. With solid shooting from both inside and beyond the arc coupled with aggressive defense leading to turnovers and fast-break points, it's clear that when they click into gear, they're tough to beat on their own floor.

Fans should expect an energetic atmosphere at Minges Coliseum as the team looks to continue its winning ways against North Texas Mean Green. The key will be maintaining high shooting percentages while keeping turnovers low – aspects that have been indicative of success for them this season.

The game is scheduled for January 18th at Minges Coliseum in Greenville NC. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ starting from tip-off time.