NCAAB · Final

East Carolina Defeats UTSA in Solid Home Performance

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum

East Carolina Pirates 88, UTSA Roadrunners 72, 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 UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates beat UTSA Roadrunners 88-72 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on February 11, 2026.

Who was favored in UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -650 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.

The East Carolina Pirates secured a convincing victory over the UTSA Roadrunners with a final score of 88-72 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. This matchup was particularly significant as it highlighted the struggles of both teams this season, with East Carolina holding an overall record of 8-16 and UTSA at 4-20. The Pirates' win was their third consecutive victory against the Roadrunners, having previously defeated them in all three meetings during the 2025 season.

In terms of recent form, East Carolina had a mixed performance in their last ten games, posting a record of 2-8. Their scoring average during this stretch was 71.2 points per game, while they allowed an average of 77.1 points. In their last five games, they averaged 69.8 points scored and 75.0 points allowed, with their most recent game resulting in a loss to the Temple Owls, where they fell 73-81. Despite the recent struggles, they managed to capitalize on their home advantage against UTSA.

Conversely, UTSA's form has been particularly concerning, with the Roadrunners suffering a ten-game losing streak, bringing their last ten record to 0-10. During this period, they averaged 65.4 points scored and a staggering 84.3 points allowed. Their last five games saw them average 69.0 points scored and 84.8 points allowed, further highlighting their defensive issues. The Roadrunners' last game ended in a loss against North Texas, where they were defeated 58-81.

Home games have been a struggle for East Carolina, as they have not won at home in their last five attempts, but they managed to perform well against UTSA. In contrast, UTSA has not won any of their last six home games and has struggled on the road as well, with an away record of 0-4.

The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the provided block, but the overall performance trends suggest that both squads are dealing with challenges in maintaining a competitive edge throughout the season.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had East Carolina favored with a spread of -10.5 and a moneyline of -650, while UTSA was listed at +470. The total for the game was set at 150.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

Conditions during the game were not specified in the block, but the Pirates' home venue typically provides a supportive atmosphere for the team. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of notable scoring plays. Key moments included Matheo Coffi making a driving layup and Isaiah Mbeng hitting a significant 26-foot three-point jumper, which helped solidify East Carolina's lead.

In summary, East Carolina's victory over UTSA showcased their ability to leverage home court advantage effectively, while UTSA continues to seek answers to their ongoing struggles this season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ECU -10.5	150.5 o -108 / u -112	UTSA Roadrunners +470 · East Carolina Pirates -650

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Leaders

PointsJordan Riley19East Carolina Pirates
AssistsIsaiah Mbeng6East Carolina Pirates
ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru12East Carolina Pirates
PointsDaniel Akitoby16UTSA Roadrunners
AssistsKaidon Rayfield5UTSA Roadrunners
ReboundsDaniel Akitoby11UTSA Roadrunners

Recent form

East Carolina Pirates

Last 10: 2-8Streak L171.2 scored · 77.1 allowed per game0-5 at home

L73-81vs Temple OwlsFeb 7
W76-75at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 1
L77-83vs Rice OwlsJan 29
W63-59at North Texas Mean GreenJan 23
L60-77at Wichita State ShockersJan 22
L70-73vs Charlotte 49ersJan 18
L71-82at South Florida BullsJan 15
L85-87vs UAB BlazersJan 11
L67-75at Temple OwlsJan 8
L70-79vs Tulane Green WaveDec 31

UTSA Roadrunners

Last 10: 0-10Streak L1065.4 scored · 84.3 allowed per game0-4 away

L58-81vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 7
L88-109at South Florida BullsFeb 5
L73-83vs UAB BlazersJan 29
L64-70vs Temple OwlsJan 24
L62-81at North Texas Mean GreenJan 22
L69-95at Memphis TigersJan 18
L73-89vs Rice OwlsJan 15
L52-85vs Tulane Green WaveJan 10
L58-74vs Charlotte 49ersJan 8
L57-76at Temple OwlsJan 3

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

Box score

Stat	UTSA Roadrunners	East Carolina Pirates
Field goals	27-73	31-67
Field goal %	37	46
Three-pointers	10-30	8-30
Three-point %	33	27
Free throws	8-16	18-20
Free throw %	50	90
Rebounds	43	45
Offensive rebounds	19	14
Defensive rebounds	24	31
Assists	16	18
Steals	5	5
Blocks	2	8
Turnovers	10	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	12
Fast-break points	5	19
Points in the paint	30	36
Fouls	14	14
Largest lead	3	22
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	9	89

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-50Brent Moss makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jamir Simpson assists)
2nd Half38-51Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-52Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-52LJ Brown makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jamir Simpson assists)
2nd Half41-54Eli DeLaurier makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot (Isaiah Mbeng assists)
2nd Half41-55Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-56Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-56Kaidon Rayfield makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half43-58Giovanni Emejuru makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-60Corey Caulker makes driving layup
2nd Half44-60Daniel Akitoby makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-63Eli DeLaurier makes 24-foot three point jumper (Reid Cason assists)
2nd Half46-63Daniel Akitoby makes 22-foot jumper (Jamir Simpson assists)
2nd Half46-65Corey Caulker makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half48-65Daniel Akitoby makes driving layup (Kaidon Rayfield assists)
2nd Half51-65Brent Moss makes 28-foot three point jumper (Matheo Coffi assists)
2nd Half51-68Demitri Gardner makes 26-foot three point jumper (Luke Davis assists)
2nd Half54-68Brent Moss makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half54-70Jordan Riley makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half54-72Jordan Riley makes 22-foot jumper
2nd Half54-74Jordan Riley makes 3-foot dunk (Corey Caulker assists)
2nd Half56-74Daniel Akitoby makes driving layup
2nd Half57-74Daniel Akitoby makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-76Eli DeLaurier makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half57-78Giovanni Emejuru makes 2-foot dunk (Corey Caulker assists)
2nd Half57-79Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-79Jamir Simpson makes driving layup
2nd Half59-80Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-81Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-81Daniel Akitoby makes driving layup (Kaidon Rayfield assists)
2nd Half61-83Giovanni Emejuru makes 3-foot dunk (Jordan Riley assists)
2nd Half63-83Daniel Akitoby makes driving layup
2nd Half64-83Matheo Coffi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-84Corey Caulker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-85Corey Caulker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-85Matheo Coffi makes driving layup (Kaidon Rayfield assists)
2nd Half69-85LJ Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Matheo Coffi assists)
2nd Half69-88Isaiah Mbeng makes 26-foot three point jumper (Corey Caulker assists)
2nd Half71-88Daniel Akitoby makes 3-foot dunk (LJ Brown assists)
2nd Half72-88Kaidon Rayfield makes free throw 2 of 2