SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — East Carolina used a dominant first quarter to defeat Hofstra 72-53 in a women’s NCAA basketball game Friday. The Pirates built a 25-12 lead after the opening period and maintained a double-digit advantage the rest of the way.

Taylor Barner led East Carolina with 18 points. The Pirates forced 19 turnovers and recorded 15 steals. Ayen Angoi grabbed eight rebounds for Hofstra, which shot just 30 percent from the floor. East Carolina improved to 4-4, while the Pride fell to 1-5.