The East Carolina Pirates secured a convincing 88-72 victory over the Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners, with Jordan Riley leading the charge with 19 points and 6 rebounds. This win marked a strong performance by the Pirates, who scored 46 points in the first half and maintained a significant lead throughout the game. The Roadrunners, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace, scoring only 31 points in the first half. With this win, the East Carolina Pirates improved their record to 8-16, while the Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners fell to 4-20.
Jordan Riley's 19 Points Mark His 10th Double-Figure Scoring Game of the Season
The game unfolded with the East Carolina Pirates taking an early lead, scoring 46 points in the first half to the Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners' 31. The Pirates' strong first-half performance was fueled by Jordan Riley's 12 points and Isaiah Mbeng's 10 points and 4 assists. In the second half, the Roadrunners attempted to mount a comeback, scoring 41 points, but the Pirates' consistent offense and defense allowed them to maintain their lead, scoring 42 points in the second half. A key turning point in the game came with 10 minutes remaining, when the Pirates went on a 10-2 run, extending their lead to 20 points. The Roadrunners' Daniel Akitoby had a notable performance, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the Pirates' strong team effort.
The top performers for the East Carolina Pirates were Jordan Riley, who scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, and Isaiah Mbeng, who contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Demitri Gardner also had a strong game, scoring 15 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. For the Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners, Daniel Akitoby led the way with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Brent Moss scored 15 points and Kaidon Rayfield added 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Pirates' balanced offense, with three players scoring in double figures, was a key factor in their victory.
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The East Carolina Pirates outshot the Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners 49.1% to 41.9% from the field, and outrebounded them 38-32. The Pirates also had a significant advantage in assists, with 18 to the Roadrunners' 12. The Roadrunners, however, had a slight edge in turnovers, with 12 to the Pirates' 15. The Pirates' strong shooting and rebounding numbers were key factors in their 16-point victory.
The CHD Scout predicted an East Carolina Pirates victory by 14.5 points, with a predicted score of 81-66. The actual margin of victory was 16 points, exceeding the prediction by 1.5 points. The predicted score was close, but the Pirates' strong offense allowed them to score 7 more points than predicted. The Roadrunners, on the other hand, scored 6 more points than predicted. The CHD Scout's correct prediction of the winner and close margin of victory demonstrate its accuracy in evaluating team performance.
This game was a Quadrant 4 game for both the East Carolina Pirates and the Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners, with the Pirates currently ranked 281 in the NET rankings and the Roadrunners ranked 351. The Pirates' victory improves their record to 8-16, but does not significantly impact their tournament resume. The Roadrunners' loss drops their record to 4-20, and with a NET ranking of 351, their chances of a tournament bid are extremely low. The Pirates' win does, however, give them a boost in confidence and momentum heading into their next game.
The East Carolina Pirates will face their next opponent on February 15, while the Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners want to bounce back from this loss on February 18. Both teams must focus on improving their performance and building momentum for the remainder of the season.