East Carolina Pirates Set to Battle North Texas Mean Green at UNT Coliseum

As the East Carolina Pirates prepare to face off against the North Texas Mean Green at UNT Coliseum, fans are eager to see if the Pirates can carry their recent momentum into this challenging away game. The Pirates have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, with a narrow loss against Memphis Tigers (70-72) and a defeat by Rice Owls (57-75), but they managed to secure a victory over Charlotte 49ers (70-56).

In their latest game against Memphis, despite falling short by just two points, the Pirates demonstrated resilience and an ability to score in the paint with 34 points. However, turnovers were a significant issue as they gave up possession 24 times. Their free throw accuracy was impressive at 93 percent, but they'll need to improve on converting opportunities from beyond the arc where they shot just 33 percent.

Against Rice Owls, East Carolina struggled defensively allowing 75 points and could not contain their opponents' three-point shooting which stood at an efficient 43 percent. The team's own three-point performance dipped alarmingly low at only 15 percent.

The victory over Charlotte showed better defensive prowess with an astounding number of blocks (12) and steals (9), indicating that when focused on defense, East Carolina can control the pace of the game. They also excelled in fast break situations scoring 22 points and dominated inside with a total of 44 points in paint.

Heading into Denton for this upcoming contest on February 28th will test whether East Carolina can maintain its defensive intensity while improving ball security and outside shooting. Fans should expect a competitive clash as both teams vie for conference positioning late in the season.

For those looking forward to catching all the action live from UNT Coliseum or tuning in from home, mark your calendars for tip-off scheduled at half-past midnight Eastern Time on February 28th.