East Carolina Tops Georgia Southern in Close Contest
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
East Carolina Pirates 92, Georgia Southern Eagles 89, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs East Carolina Pirates?
East Carolina Pirates beat Georgia Southern Eagles 92-89 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on November 4, 2025.
In a thrilling matchup, the East Carolina Pirates edged out the Georgia Southern Eagles with a final score of 92-89 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with East Carolina improving to a home record of 1-0 for the season, while Georgia Southern fell to 0-1 on the road.
East Carolina entered the game with a strong recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten outings. Despite a recent loss, they had a solid home record of 5-0 leading into this game. The Pirates averaged 76.5 points scored per game while allowing 76.8 points, indicating a propensity for high-scoring, closely contested games. In their last five games, they recorded an average of 70.2 points scored and allowed 76.0 points, suggesting their defensive efforts could be improved.
On the other hand, Georgia Southern came into the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games. They had a mixed performance on the road, with a record of 1-3 away from home. The Eagles averaged 74.9 points scored and allowed 72.6 points in their recent games, showing they were capable of putting points on the board while also being relatively solid defensively. In their last five games, they scored an average of 71.8 points and allowed 71.2 points, indicating a competitive edge that could keep them in close games.
This contest was notable not just for its outcome but for the way both teams battled throughout. The scoring plays in the second half were particularly intense, with multiple free throws exchanged in the closing moments. Alden Applewhite and Spudd Webb each made significant contributions from the free-throw line for Georgia Southern, while Isaiah Mbeng and Eli DeLaurier stepped up for East Carolina, securing crucial points that ultimately led to their victory.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with a competitive atmosphere at the Pirates' home venue. The crowd at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum played a role in energizing the Pirates as they fought to maintain their lead in the final minutes.
As for the market, East Carolina was favored to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong home performance and recent form. This expectation was met with a closely contested game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.
In conclusion, the matchup between East Carolina and Georgia Southern was a testament to the excitement of college basketball, featuring high scoring, competitive play, and a thrilling finish. Both teams will look to build on this game as they continue their seasons.
Leaders
- PointsJordan Riley22East Carolina Pirates
- AssistsIsaiah Mbeng8East Carolina Pirates
- ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru9East Carolina Pirates
- PointsAlden Applewhite21Georgia Southern Eagles
- AssistsNakavieon White5Georgia Southern Eagles
- ReboundsShainen Carter8Georgia Southern Eagles
Recent form
East Carolina Pirates
Last 10: 7-3Streak L176.5 scored · 76.8 allowed per game5-0 at home
- 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
- W80-79at UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 9
Georgia Southern Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.9 scored · 72.6 allowed per game1-3 away
- L71-80at Georgia State PanthersMar 6
- W78-64vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesMar 5
- W76-75vs Georgia State PanthersMar 1
- W61-59vs App State MountaineersFeb 26
- L73-78at James Madison DukesFeb 22
- L74-79at App State MountaineersFeb 20
- W78-75vs Old Dominion MonarchsFeb 15
- L72-77vs James Madison DukesFeb 14
- W83-57at Western Michigan BroncosFeb 8
- W83-82vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 6
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 | Georgia Southern Eagles | East Carolina Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-66 | 31-66 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 9-22 | 4-20 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 20 |
| Free throws | 18-30 | 26-41 |
| Free throw % | 60 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 26 |
| Assists | 12 | 18 |
| Steals | 11 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 48 |
| Fouls | 26 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half60-63Khayri Dunn made Layup. Assisted by Nakavieon White.
- 2nd Half63-63Tyren Moore made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-63Tsvet Sotirov made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyren Moore.
- 2nd Half66-64Tybo Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-64Nakavieon White made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-66Giovanni Emejuru made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-67Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-70Isaiah Mbeng made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half71-70Tyren Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nakavieon White.
- 2nd Half71-71Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-72Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-73Tybo Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-74Tybo Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-74Spudd Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-75Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-75Spudd Webb made Layup. Assisted by Tyren Moore.
- 2nd Half74-77Jordan Riley made Dunk. Assisted by Isaiah Mbeng.
- 2nd Half76-77Spudd Webb made Layup.
- 2nd Half77-77Shainen Carter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-79Reid Cason made Dunk. Assisted by Jordan Riley.
- 2nd Half78-79Spudd Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-79Spudd Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-81Giovanni Emejuru made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Mbeng.
- 2nd Half81-81Alden Applewhite made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half82-81Alden Applewhite made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-82Tybo Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-83Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-84Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-86Jordan Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half82-88Eli DeLaurier made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Mbeng.
- 2nd Half83-88Tyren Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-88Alden Applewhite made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-88Alden Applewhite made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-88Spudd Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-88Spudd Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-89Isaiah Mbeng made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-90Isaiah Mbeng made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-91Eli DeLaurier made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-92Eli DeLaurier made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half89-92Khayri Dunn made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours East Carolina Pirates, below favours Georgia Southern Eagles.
Venue
- Williams Arena at Minges ColiseumGreenville, NC
- Attendance3259
- OfficialsJerry Heater, Vladimir Voyard-Tadal, Anthony Eades
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