As the East Carolina Pirates prepare to welcome the Rice Owls to Minges Coliseum, fans can anticipate a competitive clash in women's basketball. The Pirates have been on a notable winning streak, showcasing their dominance on the court with a series of impressive performances.

In their recent matchup against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, the Pirates secured a commanding 75-46 victory. Their defensive prowess was evident as they racked up 8 blocks and an impressive 16 steals, disrupting their opponents' offensive flow. Offensively, they maintained efficiency with a field goal percentage of approximately 39 percent and were particularly effective from the free-throw line with about 67 percent accuracy.

Continuing their strong form, East Carolina faced off against George Mason Patriots and emerged victorious with a scoreline of 65-44. The team displayed remarkable defensive solidity by recording 11 blocks and matching their previous effort with another set of 13 steals. Their shooting remained consistent as they hit nearly 41 percent from the field while improving at the charity stripe by converting approximately 69 percent of free throws.

The trend continued when East Carolina outplayed Maryland-Eastern Shore Lady Hawks in an assertive display that ended at 72-57 in favor of the Pirates. They demonstrated balanced play between offense and defense; stealing possession from opponents on multiple occasions led to significant points off turnovers.

Minges Coliseum has proven to be a fortress for East Carolina where they've consistently outperformed visiting teams. With its capacity crowd often providing an electrifying atmosphere that boosts home-court advantage, it is expected that this venue will once again play its part in spurring on the team.

Fans should look forward to another exciting game as East Carolina aims to extend their winning momentum against Rice Owls. With solid defense turning into quick offense being key components of recent victories, it will be interesting to see if this strategy continues to pay dividends for them.

Mark your calendars for January 17th at Minges Coliseum where tip-off is scheduled for 4 PM local time (Greenville). Fans unable to attend can stay updated through local sports networks or follow live updates online.

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