East Carolina Pirates Set Sail for Victory at Moody Coliseum

As the East Carolina Pirates prepare to face off against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can replicate past performances and secure another win. The upcoming clash on March 6th is anticipated with great excitement, but a look into recent games suggests that ECU might just have the upper hand.

In their last game on February 24th against Rice Owls, ECU struggled to find their rhythm, scoring only 52 points compared to Rice's 70. Their field goal percentage was a mere 35 percent and they made only one-third of their three-point attempts. Despite grabbing 30 rebounds and making five steals, it wasn't enough to overcome Rice's offense.

However, this setback doesn't tell the whole story of ECU's recent form. Just six days earlier on February 18th, they showcased an impressive performance against Tulane Green Wave with an emphatic victory of 81-67. The Pirates' offense was firing on all cylinders with a field goal percentage of 52 percent and an even more impressive three-point percentage at half their attempts finding the net. Their defense was equally strong with twelve steals contributing significantly to a total of twenty-three points off turnovers.

Moreover, in another home game against Wichita State Shockers on February 16th, ECU emerged victorious once again with a scoreline of 68-55. They managed to maintain a solid field goal percentage at around mid-forties while converting nearly all free throws attempted – showcasing both accuracy under pressure and consistent shooting prowess.

The statistics from these games paint a picture of resilience for ECU; even when faced with adversity as seen in Houston against Rice Owls or when dominating opponents like Tulane Green Wave and Wichita State Shockers in Greenville’s Minges Coliseum.

Looking ahead towards the matchup in Dallas against SMU Mustangs presents an opportunity for redemption after faltering away from home previously. It will be crucial for ECU to leverage their high-scoring offense demonstrated in past victories while tightening up defensively if they wish to sail away from Moody Coliseum triumphant.

Fans should mark their calendars for March 6th at precisely eight o'clock PM Eastern Time when East Carolina takes on SMU Mustangs – it promises to be an enthralling encounter broadcasted live over ESPN+. Will the Pirates plunder yet another win or will they find themselves marooned? Only time will tell as we await tip-off in Texas!