East Carolina Pirates to Face UAB Blazers at Birmingham's Bartow Arena

As the East Carolina Pirates prepare to face off against the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Pirates have shown a mixed bag of results in their past performances, with an impressive victory followed by narrow defeats.

In their most recent game against the Delaware State Hornets, the Pirates showcased their offensive prowess with a commanding 79 points finish. Their shooting was particularly effective; they boasted an impressive field goal percentage of around 49 and were even more clinical from the free-throw line with approximately 92 percent accuracy. Additionally, they managed to convert eight out of twenty-one three-point attempts, translating to about 38 percent success from beyond the arc.

However, this high-scoring affair wasn't just about offense. The Pirates also demonstrated solid defensive capabilities by collecting nine steals and blocking two shots while keeping turnovers down to ten for that game.

Despite these strengths, consistency has been an issue for East Carolina. In another encounter against South Carolina Gamecocks and Florida Gators respectively, they scored fewer points (62 and 65) and struggled with field goal percentages hovering around 40 percent in both games. Moreover, turnovers were slightly higher in these matchups which might be a point of concern going into their next game.

The venue itself could influence the upcoming match's dynamics as well. Playing away at Bartow Arena may present challenges for East Carolina; however, it also provides an opportunity for them to prove their resilience on unfamiliar ground.

Fans eager to see how the East Carolina Pirates will fare can tune in on January 20th at 8:00 PM (UTC) when they take on UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena in Birmingham. The action will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, ensuring supporters won't miss any part of what promises to be an engaging basketball contest.