GREENVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — Jordan Riley scored 24 points and Giovanni Emejuru added 21 as East Carolina defeated Presbyterian 74-53 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Williams Arena.

The Pirates built a 38-23 halftime lead and maintained control throughout before a crowd of 2,663. Jaylen Peterson led the Blue Hose with 17 points. East Carolina improved to 5-7 overall, while Presbyterian fell to 6-7.