NCAAB · Final

East Carolina Dominates Presbyterian in Convincing Win

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum

East Carolina Pirates 74, Presbyterian Blue Hose 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Presbyterian Blue Hose vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates beat Presbyterian Blue Hose 74-53 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on December 17, 2025.

Who was favored in Presbyterian Blue Hose vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The East Carolina Pirates delivered a strong performance against the Presbyterian Blue Hose, winning decisively with a final score of 74-53 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. This matchup was particularly notable as both teams entered the game with similar records, East Carolina at 5-7 and Presbyterian at 6-7, making the outcome significant for both programs as they look to build momentum in the season.

East Carolina's recent form showed a mixed bag of results leading up to this game. In their last ten outings, they recorded a 3-7 record, but they entered this game on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Buffalo Bulls 73-70 just days prior. The Pirates averaged 65.5 points scored per game while allowing 75.0 points, indicating a struggle on the defensive end. At home, they had a record of 3-5, and their recent performances at home included notable wins against Buffalo and Maryland Eastern Shore, but losses to teams like App State and Michigan State.

On the other side, Presbyterian had a slightly better recent record of 5-5 in their last ten games, also coming off a win against Morehead State, where they triumphed 80-72. The Blue Hose averaged 65.5 points scored but were more defensively sound, allowing only 64.9 points per game. Their away record of 2-5 highlighted their struggles outside of home games, where they had previously secured victories against teams like Georgia State and East Tennessee State.

The game was marked by East Carolina's ability to control the pace and dictate the flow. They took advantage of their home court, where they typically perform better, and their recent victory over Buffalo seemed to provide a confidence boost. The Pirates' scoring was balanced, with key contributions from players like Tybo Bailey, who not only made a significant three-point jumper but also added to the free throw tally, showcasing their ability to capitalize on opportunities.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest, which is always crucial in college basketball where depth can significantly impact the outcome.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated East Carolina as the favorites with a spread of -4.5, while the total points over/under was set at 131.5. The moneyline reflected East Carolina at -192 and Presbyterian at +160, which aligned with the expectations of a competitive matchup given their similar records.

Conditions in Williams Arena were conducive to a solid basketball game, with the Pirates leveraging their home crowd to gain an early advantage. The atmosphere likely played a role in energizing the players and contributing to their defensive intensity, which was evident as they managed to limit Presbyterian's scoring opportunities throughout the game.

As the game unfolded, East Carolina showcased their depth and resilience, with scoring plays that highlighted their offensive strategy. Key moments included Tybo Bailey's three-pointer that extended the lead and Giovanni Emejuru's impactful plays in the paint, including a dunk that capped off a strong performance. The Pirates maintained control throughout the second half, effectively shutting down any attempts by Presbyterian to mount a comeback.

Overall, this game served as a reminder of East Carolina's potential as they look to improve their standing in the league. With this win, they not only boosted their confidence but also sent a message about their capabilities at home. For Presbyterian, the loss highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in their away performances, as they look to regroup and find consistency moving forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ECU -4.5	131.5 o -110 / u -110	Presbyterian Blue Hose +160 · East Carolina Pirates -192

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Leaders

PointsJordan Riley24East Carolina Pirates
AssistsCorey Caulker5East Carolina Pirates
ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru7East Carolina Pirates
PointsJaylen Peterson17Presbyterian Blue Hose
AssistsTriston Wilson5Presbyterian Blue Hose
ReboundsJaylen Peterson8Presbyterian Blue Hose

Recent form

East Carolina Pirates

Last 10: 3-7Streak W165.5 scored · 75 allowed per game3-5 at home

W73-70vs Buffalo BullsDec 14
L54-67vs App State MountaineersDec 12
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

Presbyterian Blue Hose

Last 10: 5-5Streak W165.5 scored · 64.9 allowed per game2-5 away

W80-72vs Morehead State EaglesDec 6
L56-63at Wofford TerriersDec 4
W69-41at The Citadel BulldogsNov 30
W93-50vs Columbia International RamsNov 26
L46-86at UCLA BruinsNov 22
L57-67at California Golden BearsNov 19
L62-64at Sacramento State HornetsNov 16
L61-81at South Carolina GamecocksNov 13
W63-61at Georgia State PanthersNov 11
W68-64vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15
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	Presbyterian Blue Hose	East Carolina Pirates
Field goals	21-53	24-44
Field goal %	40	55
Three-pointers	1-11	4-12
Three-point %	9	33
Free throws	10-14	22-26
Free throw %	71	85
Rebounds	26	27
Offensive rebounds	10	4
Defensive rebounds	16	23
Assists	8	13
Steals	8	8
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	19	16
Team turnovers	1	3
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	18
Fast-break points	11	7
Points in the paint	38	34
Fouls	22	14
Largest lead	0	22
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half25-38Carl Parrish makes driving layup (Triston Wilson assists)
2nd Half27-38Triston Wilson makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half29-38Carl Parrish makes driving layup
2nd Half31-38Khalon Hudson makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half31-40Giovanni Emejuru makes 3-foot dunk (Isaiah Mbeng assists)
2nd Half33-40Carl Parrish makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half33-42Jordan Riley makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half35-42Khalon Hudson makes driving layup
2nd Half36-42Khalon Hudson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half38-42Triston Wilson makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half38-44Jordan Riley makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half38-46Jordan Riley makes 2-foot dunk (Giovanni Emejuru assists)
2nd Half38-47Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-48Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-48Jaylen Peterson makes 2-foot dunk (Triston Wilson assists)
2nd Half40-49Corey Caulker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-50Corey Caulker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-52Jordan Riley makes driving layup
2nd Half40-53Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half43-53JD Bowden makes 26-foot three point jumper (Triston Wilson assists)
2nd Half43-55Isaiah Mbeng makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half45-55Jaylen Peterson makes driving layup (Triston Wilson assists)
2nd Half46-55Jaylen Peterson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-55Chidi Chiakwelu makes layup
2nd Half48-57Giovanni Emejuru makes driving layup (Luke Davis assists)
2nd Half48-59Giovanni Emejuru makes layup
2nd Half48-60Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-61Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-62Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-63Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-64Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-65Corey Caulker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-66Corey Caulker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-66Carl Parrish makes 15-foot jumper (Jaylen Peterson assists)
2nd Half50-68Giovanni Emejuru makes driving layup (Corey Caulker assists)
2nd Half52-68Jonah Pierce makes driving layup (Carl Parrish assists)
2nd Half52-71Tybo Bailey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Davis assists)
2nd Half52-72Tybo Bailey makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-74Giovanni Emejuru makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half53-74Jaylen Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours East Carolina Pirates, below favours Presbyterian Blue Hose.