Presbyterian 53, at East Carolina 74

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — Jordan Riley scored 24 points and Giovanni Emejuru added 21 as East Carolina methodically dispatched Presbyterian 74-53 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Williams Arena. The Pirates, who led by 15 at halftime, used a dominant defensive performance and efficient offense to improve to 5-7. The Blue Hose fell to 6-7. The most important part of the game was East Carolina’s immediate and sustained defensive pressure, which set a physical tone and stifled Presbyterian from the opening tip. The Pirates blocked seven shots, forced 18 turnovers and held the Blue Hose to a… Read more...