East Carolina Pirates Upset North Texas Mean Green 63-59
Friday, January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · The Super Pit
East Carolina Pirates 63, North Texas Mean Green 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won East Carolina Pirates vs North Texas Mean Green?
East Carolina Pirates beat North Texas Mean Green 63-59 at The Super Pit on January 23, 2026.
Who was favored in East Carolina Pirates vs North Texas Mean Green?
North Texas Mean Green were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The underdog won.
In a surprising turn of events, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the North Texas Mean Green 63-59 at The Super Pit on January 23, 2026. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Pirates, who have struggled throughout the season with a record of 6-14 prior to this game. Their recent form had been particularly poor, with a streak of seven consecutive losses leading into this matchup. In contrast, the Mean Green, boasting a record of 12-8, had been performing at a more respectable level, although they had been inconsistent with a recent record of 5-5 over their last ten games.
The Pirates' recent struggles had seen them average 67.5 points scored while allowing 76.2 points per game over their last ten outings. Their last five games had been especially tough, with an average of only 70.6 points scored and 78.8 points allowed. In their most recent game before facing North Texas, East Carolina lost to Wichita State 60-77. The Mean Green, on the other hand, had shown signs of improvement, averaging 69.1 points scored and allowing 64.2 points during their last ten games. They entered this game with a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated UTSA 81-62 and Tulane 71-63.
At home, North Texas had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while East Carolina struggled away from home, holding an 0-4 record in their last four road games. Historically, the two teams had met once before in the 2025 season, where North Texas emerged victorious with a score of 69-60.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams could have been influenced by player availability. The betting market had North Texas favored by 10.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 134.5. The odds reflected the expectation that North Texas would dominate the game, but the Pirates defied those expectations.
The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup, with no specific weather factors influencing play. Viewers were likely to see a competitive contest, especially given East Carolina's need to break their losing streak and North Texas's quest to solidify their standing in the league.
As the game unfolded, East Carolina managed to maintain a narrow lead, capitalizing on free throws in critical moments. Notably, players like David Terrell Jr. and Jordan Riley contributed to the Pirates' scoring from the charity stripe, helping to seal their victory in the final minutes. The Mean Green, despite their efforts, could not overcome the Pirates' late-game execution.
This result not only adds to the intrigue of the season but also highlights the unpredictable nature of college basketball, where any team can emerge victorious on a given night.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNT -10.5 | 134.5 o -115 / u -105 | East Carolina Pirates +440 · North Texas Mean Green -600 |
Leaders
- PointsJe'Shawn Stevenson18North Texas Mean Green
- AssistsDavid Terrell Jr.3North Texas Mean Green
- ReboundsDavid Terrell Jr.5North Texas Mean Green
- PointsJordan Riley15East Carolina Pirates
- AssistsCorey Caulker6East Carolina Pirates
- ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru16East Carolina Pirates
Recent form
North Texas Mean Green
Last 10: 5-5Streak W269.1 scored · 64.2 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W81-62vs UTSA RoadrunnersJan 22
- W71-63at Tulane Green WaveJan 18
- L67-78at Wichita State ShockersJan 11
- L70-74vs South Florida BullsJan 8
- W72-67vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 4
- L48-57at Memphis TigersDec 31
- W109-56vs Science and Arts (OK) DroversDec 22
- L60-63at Santa Clara BroncosDec 18
- W58-57at South Alabama JaguarsDec 14
- L55-65vs TCU Horned FrogsDec 7
East Carolina Pirates
Last 10: 2-8Streak L767.5 scored · 76.2 allowed per game0-4 away
- L60-77at Wichita State ShockersJan 22
- L70-73vs Charlotte 49ersJan 18
- L71-82at South Florida BullsJan 15
- L85-87vs UAB BlazersJan 11
- L67-75at Temple OwlsJan 8
- L70-79vs Tulane Green WaveDec 31
- L51-99at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 23
- W74-53vs Presbyterian Blue HoseDec 18
- W73-70vs Buffalo BullsDec 14
- L54-67vs App State MountaineersDec 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | East Carolina Pirates | North Texas Mean Green |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-47 | 22-63 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 35 |
| Three-pointers | 6-16 | 4-20 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 20 |
| Free throws | 17-23 | 11-16 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 16 |
| Assists | 12 | 10 |
| Steals | 4 | 10 |
| Blocks | 7 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 30 |
| Fouls | 13 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 86 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-29Reece Robinson makes layup (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half34-29Demitri Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-29Demitri Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-31Cole Franklin makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half37-31Isaiah Mbeng makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half37-33David Terrell Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half39-33Giovanni Emejuru makes 2-foot dunk (Corey Caulker assists)
- 2nd Half39-35Buddy Hammer Jr. makes driving layup (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half39-36Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-36Demitri Gardner makes 14-foot jumper (Corey Caulker assists)
- 2nd Half41-38Je'Shawn Stevenson makes driving layup (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half43-38Giovanni Emejuru makes layup
- 2nd Half43-40Je'Shawn Stevenson makes layup (Dylan Arnett assists)
- 2nd Half43-42David Terrell Jr. makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-42Jordan Riley makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-45Reece Robinson makes 22-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half47-45Eli DeLaurier makes layup (Corey Caulker assists)
- 2nd Half47-47David Terrell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-48David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half48-48Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-48Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-48Isaiah Mbeng makes 24-foot three point jumper (Demitri Gardner assists)
- 2nd Half52-49Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-50Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-50Jordan Riley makes layup (Isaiah Mbeng assists)
- 2nd Half54-52Je'Shawn Stevenson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-53Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-54Dylan Arnett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Reid Cason makes layup (Isaiah Mbeng assists)
- 2nd Half58-54Jordan Riley makes layup (Reid Cason assists)
- 2nd Half59-54Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-55David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-56David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-56Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-56Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half61-57Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half61-59Je'Shawn Stevenson makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half62-59Tybo Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-59Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours North Texas Mean Green, below favours East Carolina Pirates.
Venue
- The Super PitDenton, TX
- Attendance2420
- OfficialsJose Carrion, Shane Land, Sean Cassidy
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