Georgia Southern 89, at East Carolina 92

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — In a season-opening thriller that came down to the final second, the East Carolina Pirates edged the Georgia Southern Eagles 92-89 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Tuesday night at Williams Arena. The contest was a tale of contrasting strengths, with East Carolina dominating inside and at the free-throw line, while Georgia Southern found its success from beyond the arc. The game featured 14 ties and 16 lead changes, with neither team able to build a substantial advantage in a back-and-forth battle witnessed by 3,259 fans. East Carolina’s Jordan Riley led all scorers with… Read more...