East Carolina Defeats Maryland Eastern Shore 68-56
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
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Who won Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs East Carolina Pirates?
East Carolina Pirates beat Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 68-56 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on December 2, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the East Carolina Pirates secured a 68-56 victory over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. This win marks a continuation of East Carolina's dominance in their recent head-to-head encounters, having previously defeated the Hawks earlier in the season on December 3, 2025, with a score of 68-56 as well.
East Carolina entered the game with a home record of 3-5 and had been showing mixed form with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. However, they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this victory, with their last five games yielding a record of 2-3 and an average of 74.2 points scored while allowing 80.0 points. The Pirates' home performance had been slightly better than their away games, where they recorded a 3-2 record in their last five away games.
On the other hand, Maryland Eastern Shore came into the game struggling, with a record of 4-7 overall and a dismal 1-9 in their last ten games, which included a three-game losing streak. Their recent form showed an average of 64.6 points scored and 70.1 points allowed. The Hawks' away record was particularly concerning, as they had lost all six of their last away games.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had East Carolina favored by 12.5 points, with a total set at 127.5. The odds reflected the expectations of a relatively low-scoring game, consistent with both teams' recent scoring averages.
The game conditions were typical for indoor basketball, providing a neutral environment for both teams. Fans could expect a competitive atmosphere as East Carolina sought to leverage their home-court advantage against a struggling Maryland Eastern Shore squad.
Throughout the game, East Carolina's scoring was highlighted by key plays, including a layup by Isaiah Mbeng and several jumpers by Maurio Hanson Jr., who was instrumental in maintaining the Pirates' lead. The Hawks attempted to rally late in the game, with a layup from Joseph Locandro, but ultimately fell short.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences that might have impacted the game, allowing both teams to field their regular rosters.
This matchup was significant not only for the standings but also as an opportunity for East Carolina to build momentum after a challenging stretch. As the Pirates look to capitalize on this victory, Maryland Eastern Shore will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles to improve their performance in future games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ECU -12.5 | 127.5 o -108 / u -112 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks — · East Carolina Pirates — |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Riley18East Carolina Pirates
- AssistsJordan Riley5East Carolina Pirates
- ReboundsLuke Davis8East Carolina Pirates
- PointsMichael Teal10Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
- AssistsMichael Teal6Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
- ReboundsZion Obanla5Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
Recent form
East Carolina Pirates
Last 10: 5-5Streak L278.2 scored · 79.5 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L83-90at UAB BlazersMar 8
- L66-93vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 6
- W84-68vs Memphis TigersMar 1
- W82-81at UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 26
- L56-68at Charlotte 49ersFeb 21
- L89-92vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 19
- W85-75at Rice OwlsFeb 14
- W88-72vs UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 12
- L73-81vs Temple OwlsFeb 7
- W76-75at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 1
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
Last 10: 1-9Streak L364.6 scored · 70.1 allowed per game0-6 away
- L76-83at North Carolina Central EaglesMar 13
- L56-57vs Delaware State HornetsMar 6
- L73-77vs North Carolina Central EaglesMar 3
- W69-57vs South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 28
- L65-71at Coppin State EaglesFeb 21
- L66-70vs Norfolk State SpartansFeb 17
- L53-79at Howard BisonFeb 14
- L71-79at Morgan State BearsFeb 7
- L54-63at South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 5
- L63-65at North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 2
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 24-11 | - | 11-3 |
| Morgan State | 14-16 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Norfolk State | 15-17 | 3 | 8-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 14-18 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Carolina State | 10-22 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 9-23 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Coppin State | 7-24 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 9 | 2-12 |
| 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 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | East Carolina Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-51 | 22-47 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 4-17 | 8-17 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 47 |
| Free throws | 4-7 | 16-23 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 19 |
| Assists | 15 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 26 |
| Fouls | 18 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half26-28Justin Monden made Jumper.
- 1st Half26-29Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 1st Half26-30Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 1st Half26-32Giovanni Emejuru made Layup. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half26-35Jordan Riley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half28-35Michael Teal made Layup.
- 2nd Half28-36Tybo Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-38Jordan Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-38Levi Beckwith made Jumper. Assisted by Michael Teal.
- 2nd Half32-38Levi Beckwith made Jumper. Assisted by Jaden Cooper.
- 2nd Half32-40Jordan Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half32-41Isaiah Mbeng made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-43Isaiah Mbeng made Layup. Assisted by Jordan Riley.
- 2nd Half32-44Isaiah Mbeng made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-44Justin Monden made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-47Corey Caulker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luke Davis.
- 2nd Half36-47Joseph Locandro made Layup. Assisted by Zion Obanla.
- 2nd Half36-49Reid Cason made Dunk. Assisted by Jordan Riley.
- 2nd Half36-51Isaiah Mbeng made Layup.
- 2nd Half36-52Isaiah Mbeng made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-55Isaiah Mbeng made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Riley.
- 2nd Half37-55Justin Monden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-56Vito Perkovic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-57Vito Perkovic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-57Joseph Locandro made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-57Levi Beckwith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-59Jordan Riley made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-59Zion Obanla made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half43-62Corey Caulker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Mbeng.
- 2nd Half45-62Zion Obanla made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-64Giovanni Emejuru made Layup. Assisted by Jordan Riley.
- 2nd Half47-64Maurio Hanson Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Michael Teal.
- 2nd Half47-66Isaiah Mbeng made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-66Maurio Hanson Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Michael Teal.
- 2nd Half50-66Maurio Hanson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-66Michael Teal made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-66Michael Teal made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-66Maurio Hanson Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Michael Teal.
- 2nd Half54-68Isaiah Mbeng made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-68Joseph Locandro made Layup. Assisted by Jaden Cooper.
Win probability
Above the line favours East Carolina Pirates, below favours Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.
Venue
- Williams Arena at Minges ColiseumGreenville, NC
- Attendance2883
- OfficialsSean Casady, Steven Anderson, Wil Howard
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