UNC Greensboro Spartans Defeat East Carolina Pirates 82-78
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
UNC Greensboro Spartans 82, East Carolina Pirates 78, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UNC Greensboro Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?
UNC Greensboro Spartans beat East Carolina Pirates 82-78 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in UNC Greensboro Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?
East Carolina Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -305 (about 75% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the UNC Greensboro Spartans edged out the East Carolina Pirates with a final score of 82-78 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. This game was particularly significant as both teams have struggled this season, with East Carolina holding a home record of 3-6 and UNC Greensboro at 2-8 overall. The Spartans' victory adds to their recent form, which had been lacking, as they entered the game on a three-game losing streak.
In their last ten games, East Carolina has a record of 4-6, with their most recent performance being a win against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks on December 3, where they secured a 68-56 victory. However, their scoring average has been concerning, as they have averaged 68.9 points while allowing 77.9 points per game. In contrast, UNC Greensboro has struggled even more, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games and an average of 70.8 points scored against 82.8 allowed. Their last win came against the Youngstown State Penguins, where they won 68-62.
When looking at home and away performances, East Carolina has a home record of 4-3, while UNC Greensboro has not won any of their five away games this season. This trend continued in this matchup, with the Spartans managing to secure an important win on the road.
The two teams had met previously, but details of those encounters were not provided in the block. Additionally, the injury situation was not mentioned, leaving it unclear if either team was affected by missing players.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had East Carolina favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The odds reflected the struggles of both teams, with East Carolina's moneyline at -305 and UNC Greensboro at 245. This context adds an interesting layer to the game, highlighting the expectations versus the reality of the matchup.
Conditions during the game were not specified, but the atmosphere at Williams Arena was likely charged given the stakes for both teams. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle, culminating in a tense final period where UNC Greensboro managed to pull ahead. Key moments included multiple free throws from Lilian Marville, who played a crucial role in sealing the victory for the Spartans.
Overall, this game showcased the ongoing struggles of both programs but also highlighted the potential for improvement, especially for UNC Greensboro, who will look to build on this victory moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ECU -7.5 | 139.5 o -105 / u -115 | UNC Greensboro Spartans +245 · East Carolina Pirates -305 |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Riley25East Carolina Pirates
- AssistsCorey Caulker4East Carolina Pirates
- ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru12East Carolina Pirates
- PointsJustin Neely23UNC Greensboro Spartans
- AssistsDonald Whitehead Jr.4UNC Greensboro Spartans
- ReboundsJustin Neely8UNC Greensboro Spartans
Recent form
East Carolina Pirates
Last 10: 4-6Streak W168.9 scored · 77.9 allowed per game4-3 at home
- 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
- W92-89vs Georgia Southern EaglesNov 5
- L77-94at UAB BlazersMar 15
- W70-65vs UTSA RoadrunnersMar 14
UNC Greensboro Spartans
Last 10: 1-9Streak L370.8 scored · 82.8 allowed per game0-5 away
- L77-82at UNC Asheville BulldogsDec 3
- L71-82vs Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 26
- L60-73at Delaware Blue HensNov 25
- W68-62vs Youngstown State PenguinsNov 23
- L94-101at Queens University RoyalsNov 21
- L63-69vs Austin Peay GovernorsNov 15
- L64-110at NC State WolfpackNov 13
- L90-92vs Elon PhoenixNov 8
- L64-93at Kansas State WildcatsNov 5
- L57-64vs VMI KeydetsMar 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 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 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | East Carolina Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-59 | 31-65 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 5-21 | 6-24 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 25 |
| Free throws | 21-24 | 10-16 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 20 |
| Assists | 15 | 14 |
| Steals | 6 | 4 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 44 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 72 | 24 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-46Justin Neely made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-46Justin Neely made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-47Jayshayne Woodard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-49Jayshayne Woodard made Layup. Assisted by Jordan Riley.
- 2nd Half55-49Justin Neely made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-49Justin Neely made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-51Giovanni Emejuru made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-52Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-53Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-53Justin Neely made Jumper. Assisted by KJ Younger.
- 2nd Half58-55Giovanni Emejuru made Dunk. Assisted by Jayshayne Woodard.
- 2nd Half60-55Justin Neely made Layup. Assisted by Valentino Pinedo.
- 2nd Half60-56Giovanni Emejuru made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-57Tybo Bailey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-59Isaiah Mbeng made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-59Antwann Jones made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-61Jordan Riley made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half63-63Jordan Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-63Lilian Marville made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-65Corey Caulker made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-65Justin Neely made Layup. Assisted by Valentino Pinedo.
- 2nd Half69-65Justin Neely made Dunk. Assisted by Donald Whitehead Jr..
- 2nd Half69-66Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-67Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-67KJ Younger made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Valentino Pinedo.
- 2nd Half72-69Jordan Riley made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-69Lilian Marville made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-71Jordan Riley made Dunk.
- 2nd Half75-71Lilian Marville made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-71Lilian Marville made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-73Giovanni Emejuru made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half77-73Donald Whitehead Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-73Donald Whitehead Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-76Isaiah Mbeng made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Caulker.
- 2nd Half79-76Lilian Marville made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-76Lilian Marville made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-77Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-78Jordan Riley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-78Lilian Marville made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half82-78Lilian Marville made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours East Carolina Pirates, below favours UNC Greensboro Spartans.
Venue
- Williams Arena at Minges ColiseumGreenville, NC
- Attendance2973
- OfficialsGarrick Shannon, Blake Harris, Bharat Ramnanan
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