Richmond Spiders Triumph Over East Carolina Pirates
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Robins Center
Richmond Spiders 87, East Carolina Pirates 72, 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 Richmond Spiders?
Richmond Spiders beat East Carolina Pirates 87-72 at Robins Center on November 8, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Richmond Spiders defeated the East Carolina Pirates with a final score of 87-72 at the Robins Center. This match showcased Richmond's strong home performance, improving their record to 3-0 for the season, while East Carolina fell to 1-2.
Richmond entered the game with a home record of 2-0 and a recent form that had seen them struggling with a 3-7 record over their last ten games. However, they managed to secure a win against the Southern Virginia Knights just prior to this match, scoring 84 points while allowing 56. Their scoring average over the last five games stood at 66.6 points, with an average of 68.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, East Carolina had a better recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they had lost their previous outing against the UAB Blazers, 77-94. The Pirates had an average of 77.7 points scored and 77.8 points allowed in their recent games. They had a home record of 6-0 but struggled on the road with a 1-3 away record.
The matchup was notable not only for its implications in the early season standings but also because of the contrasting styles of play. Richmond's defense allowed an average of 70.1 points per game, while East Carolina's defense was slightly more porous, yielding an average of 77.8 points.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical data, but it is clear that both teams were looking to establish dominance in this early season clash. The game was played under standard conditions, with no adverse weather factors reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on their gameplay.
Injuries were not detailed in the block, suggesting that both teams may have fielded their strongest lineups for this matchup. The betting market had priced Richmond as the favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory.
As the game unfolded, Richmond showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they extended their lead. Key moments included a three-point jumper by Paddy D'Arcy and a layup by Will Johnston, both contributing to Richmond's scoring surge. Mikkel Tyne's three-point jumper, assisted by Collin Tanner, capped off the scoring for Richmond, solidifying their lead.
Overall, this fixture highlighted Richmond's ability to capitalize on home court advantage and East Carolina's challenges in away games. The Spiders' victory not only boosts their confidence but also sets the tone for the remainder of the season.
Leaders
- PointsJonathan Beagle15Richmond Spiders
- AssistsJonathan Beagle3Richmond Spiders
- ReboundsJaden Daughtry7Richmond Spiders
- PointsGiovanni Emejuru20East Carolina Pirates
- AssistsCorey Caulker4East Carolina Pirates
- ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru13East Carolina Pirates
Recent form
Richmond Spiders
Last 10: 3-7Streak W166.8 scored · 70.1 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W84-56vs Southern Virginia KnightsNov 6
- L65-69at Davidson WildcatsMar 12
- L60-64vs George Mason PatriotsMar 8
- L64-74at Dayton FlyersMar 1
- L60-78vs VCU RamsFeb 26
- L62-78at Saint Joseph's HawksFeb 22
- W63-58at La Salle ExplorersFeb 19
- W70-66vs Fordham RamsFeb 15
- L80-87vs Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 12
- L60-71at Davidson WildcatsFeb 8
East Carolina Pirates
Last 10: 7-3Streak W177.7 scored · 77.8 allowed per game1-3 away
- W92-89vs Georgia Southern EaglesNov 5
- L77-94at UAB BlazersMar 15
- W70-65vs UTSA RoadrunnersMar 14
- L53-81at Florida Atlantic OwlsMar 9
- W73-64vs Tulane Green WaveMar 7
- W78-76vs Charlotte 49ersMar 2
- W96-89vs UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 23
- L81-86at Tulane Green WaveFeb 20
- W75-59at Charlotte 49ersFeb 15
- W82-75vs UAB BlazersFeb 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 |
| Saint Louis | 29-6 | - | 15-3 |
| VCU | 28-8 | - | 15-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 25-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| George Mason | 23-10 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Davidson | 20-14 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Duquesne | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| George Washington | 19-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fordham | 17-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rhode Island | 16-16 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 15-17 | 10 | 5-13 |
| La Salle | 9-23 | 10 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 17-17 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 9-24 | 11 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | East Carolina Pirates | Richmond Spiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-54 | 26-50 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 4-20 | 6-22 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 27 |
| Free throws | 22-31 | 29-36 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 29 |
| Assists | 8 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 36 |
| Fouls | 25 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-57Jordan Riley made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-58Jonathan Beagle made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-59Jonathan Beagle made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-59Jordan Riley made Layup. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half45-59Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-59Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-59Jordan Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-61Aiden Argabright made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-61Giovanni Emejuru made Dunk. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half50-62Jonathan Beagle made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-63Jonathan Beagle made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-66Will Johnston made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-66Jordan Riley made Jumper.
- 2nd Half52-67Jaden Daughtry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-69Jaden Daughtry made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-71David Thomas made Jumper. Assisted by Jonathan Beagle.
- 2nd Half54-71Giovanni Emejuru made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-71Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-73Jaylen Robinson made Layup. Assisted by Mikkel Tyne.
- 2nd Half55-74Collin Tanner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-75Collin Tanner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-75Isaiah Mbeng made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-76Jaden Daughtry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-77Jaden Daughtry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-77Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-78Jaden Daughtry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-79Jaden Daughtry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-79Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-79Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-79Jordan Riley made Dunk.
- 2nd Half62-81Apostolos Roumoglou made Layup. Assisted by Jonathan Beagle.
- 2nd Half63-81Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-81Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-81Paddy D'Arcy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half67-83Will Johnston made Layup. Assisted by Collin Tanner.
- 2nd Half68-83Isaiah Mbeng made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-84Mike Walz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-87Mikkel Tyne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Collin Tanner.
- 2nd Half70-87Isaiah Mbeng made Jumper.
- 2nd Half72-87Corey Caulker made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Richmond Spiders, below favours East Carolina Pirates.
Venue
- Robins CenterRichmond, VA
- Attendance4632
- OfficialsMike Roberts, Lee Cassell, Bill Covington Jr.
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