App State Mountaineers Defeat East Carolina Pirates 67-54
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
App State Mountaineers 67, East Carolina Pirates 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won App State Mountaineers vs East Carolina Pirates?
App State Mountaineers beat East Carolina Pirates 67-54 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on December 11, 2025.
Who was favored in App State Mountaineers vs East Carolina Pirates?
East Carolina Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the App State Mountaineers defeated the East Carolina Pirates with a final score of 67-54 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with App State improving their record to 7-5 while East Carolina fell to 3-8. The Mountaineers showcased their resilience, coming off a recent victory against Virginia Lynchburg, where they won 133-45, and they extended their winning streak to one with this latest performance.
East Carolina's recent form has been challenging, as they have managed only three wins in their last ten games, with a record of 3-7. They have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 79.6 points per game over this stretch, while only scoring an average of 69.7 points. Their last five games reflect a particularly tough period, with a record of 1-4 and an average of just 65.0 points scored, which indicates a significant drop in offensive output. In contrast, App State's last ten games have yielded a balanced record of 5-5, with an average of 74.5 points scored and 67.2 points allowed. Their recent form includes a 2-3 record in their last five games, with an average of 74.6 points scored.
When examining home and away performances, East Carolina holds a home record of 3-4, while App State has a less favorable away record of 1-4. This game was crucial for East Carolina as they looked to capitalize on their home advantage, but they ultimately fell short. Previous meetings between these two teams were not detailed in the block, but the current form suggests that App State came into this matchup with more momentum.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player absences, which could have influenced the game dynamics. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had East Carolina favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 130.5. The odds indicated a belief in a competitive game, but the outcome reflected App State's stronger performance.
Conditions during the game were not specified, but the atmosphere at Williams Arena typically plays a role in home games. Viewers were likely to watch for key plays from App State's Luke Wilson, who made significant contributions with multiple layups and a dunk, showcasing his offensive skills. Alonzo Dodd also played a pivotal role, assisting and scoring crucial points in the second half, which helped to secure the victory for the Mountaineers.
Overall, this matchup underscored the challenges facing East Carolina as they continue to seek consistency, while App State's victory demonstrates their ability to capitalize on opportunities and build momentum moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ECU -4.5 | 130.5 o -115 / u -105 | App State Mountaineers +164 · East Carolina Pirates -198 |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Riley26East Carolina Pirates
- AssistsIsaiah Mbeng3East Carolina Pirates
- ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru8East Carolina Pirates
- PointsKasen Jennings20App State Mountaineers
- AssistsKasen Jennings2App State Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke Wilson10App State Mountaineers
Recent form
East Carolina Pirates
Last 10: 3-7Streak L169.7 scored · 79.6 allowed per game3-4 at home
- L78-82vs UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 6
- W68-56vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksDec 3
- L58-67vs St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 27
- L56-89vs Michigan State SpartansNov 25
- L65-77vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 22
- L60-85at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 19
- W71-70vs Elizabeth City State VikingsNov 14
- L72-87at Richmond SpidersNov 8
- W92-89vs Georgia Southern EaglesNov 5
- L77-94at UAB BlazersMar 15
App State Mountaineers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W174.5 scored · 67.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- W133-45vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsDec 3
- L55-67at UNC Asheville BulldogsNov 30
- L67-75at Mercer BearsNov 26
- L53-88vs Elon PhoenixNov 24
- W65-63vs Charlotte 49ersNov 21
- W85-77at Dartmouth Big GreenNov 16
- L53-75at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 11
- W76-54vs North Carolina Central EaglesNov 9
- W92-46vs Carolina University BruinsNov 5
- L66-82at Central Michigan ChippewasNov 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | App State Mountaineers | East Carolina Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-57 | 22-62 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 5-21 | 4-20 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 20 |
| Free throws | 8-12 | 6-12 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 19 |
| Assists | 9 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 28 |
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 96 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-15Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 1st Half31-17Corey Caulker made Jumper. Assisted by Tybo Bailey.
- 1st Half33-17Alonzo Dodd made Jumper. Assisted by Kasen Jennings.
- 2nd Half33-19Jordan Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-19Kasen Jennings made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-19Kasen Jennings made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-21Luke Davis made Layup. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half35-22Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-23Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-23Michael Marcus Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jason Clarke Jr..
- 2nd Half38-25Jordan Riley made Jumper.
- 2nd Half38-27Jordan Riley made Dunk.
- 2nd Half38-30Isaiah Mbeng made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Giovanni Emejuru.
- 2nd Half38-32Jordan Riley made Jumper.
- 2nd Half38-34Giovanni Emejuru made Dunk.
- 2nd Half41-34Kasen Jennings made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alonzo Dodd.
- 2nd Half43-34Jason Clarke Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-36Giovanni Emejuru made Dunk. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half45-36Kasen Jennings made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-36Alonzo Dodd made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-39Tybo Bailey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Giovanni Emejuru.
- 2nd Half47-41Jordan Riley made Dunk.
- 2nd Half49-41Kasen Jennings made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-44Tybo Bailey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half49-46Giovanni Emejuru made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-46Luke Wilson made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-48Jordan Riley made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Mbeng.
- 2nd Half51-50Luke Davis made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-50Luke Wilson made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-50Alonzo Dodd made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-52Jordan Riley made Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Mbeng.
- 2nd Half57-52Eren Banks made Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-52Alonzo Dodd made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-52Luke Wilson made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-52Luke Wilson made Layup. Assisted by Alonzo Dodd.
- 2nd Half64-52Jason Clarke Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-52Jason Clarke Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-52Luke Wilson made Dunk. Assisted by Michael Marcus Jr..
- 2nd Half67-53Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-54Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours East Carolina Pirates, below favours App State Mountaineers.
Venue
- Williams Arena at Minges ColiseumGreenville, NC
- Attendance3168
- OfficialsJeb Hartness, D.J. Carstensen, Joe Lindsay
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