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Tobiason scores 27 as Temple takes down East Carolina 81-73

Led by Aiden Tobiason's 27 points, the Temple Owls defeated the East Carolina Pirates 81-73 on Saturday

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jordan Riley - Tallies 32 points in loss Riley racked up 32 points (11-24 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-12 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 81-73 loss to Temple.

Impact Riley scored at least 32 points for the third straight game. The senior is getting his even though the Pirates are sinking to the bottom of the American Conference standings. He has scored 30 points or more five times this season. The 6-5 guard is doing most of his damage within the arc and at the free throw line. He has attempted 53 free throws in his last five games and has made 41 (77.4 percent). He will look to continue the scoring spree on Wednesday against UTSA.

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Giovanni Emejuru - Snags 14 boards in dub-dub Emejuru totaled 10 points (2-2 FG, 6-10 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 81-73 loss to Temple.

Impact The Pirate center had been held to a combined 10 rebounds in his two previous games. He had his 10th double-double as ECU lost for the ninth time in the last 11 games. The 6-10 senior is still having a fine season despite the losses. He is averaging 13.3 points and 9.6 rebounds.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riley leads East Carolina against Temple

East Carolina hosts the Temple Owls after Jordan Riley scored 35 points in East Carolina's 76-75 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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Riley scores 35, hits go-ahead FTs with 14 seconds left, ECU beats Florida Atlantic 76-75

Joran Riley led the East Carolina Pirates with 35 points, which included two free throws with 14 seconds left, to help the Pirates beat the Florida Atlantic Owls 76-75

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jordan Riley - Puts up 35 points in win Riley produced 35 points (11-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block across 40 minutes during Sunday's 76-75 victory over Florida Atlantic.

Impact Riley sank a pair of free throws with 14 seconds remaining that were the last points in the game. Three other free throws were missed after that, but the guard finally led the Pirates to a conference win in a big-scoring performance. He has back-to-back 30-point games and has not been held under 15 points in American play. The Pirates play again on Saturday against Temple. Riley had 29 points in the Jan. 7 loss to the Owls.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Riley leads East Carolina against Florida Atlantic after 37-point game

East Carolina visits the Florida Atlantic Owls after Joran Riley scored 37 points in the Pirates' 83-77 loss to the Rice Owls

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Rice defeats East Carolina 83-77

Led by Jalen Smith's 21 points, the Rice Owls defeated the East Carolina Pirates 83-77 on Wednesday

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Eli DeLaurier - Scores four in loss DeLaurier (undisclosed) chipped in four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 loss to Rice.

Impact DeLaurier, who was designated as questionable pregame, logged four points and two rebounds during Wednesday's loss against the Owls. The 6-foot-10 sophomore, who is averaging 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists across 14 games (14.6 minutes per game) will look to get the Pirates back on track against FAU this Sunday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tybo Bailey - DNP Wednesday Bailey (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 83-77 loss against Rice.

Impact Bailey, who was listed as questionable due to undisclosed reasons, did not appear in Wednesday's loss against the Owls. The 6-foot-2 sophomore starter will have his next chance to suit up Sunday against FAU.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Riley - Goes off for career-high 37 Riley finished with a career-high 37 points (14-29 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 loss to Rice.

Impact Riley had scored at least 30 points twice previously this season, but he topped his high by six points. The 6-5 senior had only converted 34.2 percent of his field goals and 1-of-12 on 3-pointers in his four previous games, but still managed to average 19.5 points. He had more efficiency and volume against the Owls. The Pirates take on first place Florida Atlantic on Sunday. Riley averaged 18.5 points in a pair of losses to FAU last season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tybo Bailey - Questionable vs. Rice Bailey is listed questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Rice.

Impact Bailey is in danger of missing his first game of the season as he deals with some type of injury. His status should clear up closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Eli DeLaurier - Question mark for Pirates DeLaurier (undisclosed) is questionable for East Carolina's tilt with Rice on Wednesday.

Impact DeLaurier has played in the last six games after a seven game absence, but his status is in question once again. The sophomore forward averages 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina hosts Rice following Smith's 24-point game

Rice faces the East Carolina Pirates after Jalen Smith scored 24 points in the Owls' 87-81 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Riley leads East Carolina past North Texas 63-59

Joran Riley scored 15 points to lead the East Carolina Pirates and Reid Cason secured the victory with a layup with 52 seconds left as the Pirates knocked off the North Texas Mean...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Eli DeLaurier - Logs points off bench DeLaurier (undisclosed) supplied four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two blocks in 13 minutes during Friday's 63-59 win over North Texas.

Impact DeLaurier was deemed questionable leading up to the matchup as he dealt with an injury but was able to give it a go. He will hope to earn more opportunities for Wednesday's game against Rice.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Emejuru - Snags 16 boards in win Emejuru accumulated 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-6 FT), 16 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 63-59 victory over North Texas.

Impact The Pirates won their first conference game behind Emejuru's tenth double-double and fourth in the last five games. The senior center is second in the American in rebounding at 9.9 per game behind South Florida's Izaiyah Nelson and is adding 13.6 points on 57.0 percent from the field. East Carolina will go for two wins in a row on Wednesday against Rice.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Stevenson and North Texas host East Carolina

North Texas hosts the East Carolina Pirates after Je'Shawn Stevenson scored 27 points in North Texas' 81-62 win over the UTSA Roadrunners

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Giles scores 27 as Wichita State knocks off East Carolina 77-60

Led by Kenyon Giles' 27 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated East Carolina 77-60, the Pirates’ seventh loss in a row

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Giovanni Emejuru - Grabs double-double Emejuru closed Wednesday's 77-60 loss to Wichita State with 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact Emejuru had his third double-double in conference play and nine of the season. He has blocked 13 shots in his last three games. The 6-10 senior has converted just 38.9 percent of his shots in his last two games, which counts as a cool streak. Emejuru faces off against North Texas on Saturday as the Pirates look to snap a seven-game losing streak.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Eli DeLaurier - Questionable Wednesday DeLaurier is listed questionable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with Wichita State.

Impact DeLaurier has dealt with injuries during the season and is questionable leading up to this matchup. The sophomore forward's status should clear up closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Riley leads East Carolina against Wichita State after 23-point game

East Carolina visits the Wichita State Shockers after Joran Riley scored 23 points in the Pirates' 73-70 loss to the Charlotte 49ers

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Mingo scores 16 off the bench, Charlotte downs East Carolina 73-70

Dezayne Mingo scored 16 points off of the bench to lead the Charlotte 49ers over the East Carolina Pirates 73-70

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Eli DeLaurier - Plays through injury DeLaurier (undisclosed) totaled four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 11 minutes during Sunday's 73-70 loss to Charlotte.

Impact DeLaurier was previously listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup due to an undisclosed injury, but he was able to suit up against the 49ers. The 6-foot-10 forward played just 11 minutes, indicating that he may have been limited on the day, but his presence on the floor is an encouraging sign moving forward. His next opportunity will come against Wichita State on Wednesday.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Tobiason scores 27 as Temple takes down East Carolina 81-73

Riley leads East Carolina against Temple

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference

Riley scores 35, hits go-ahead FTs with 14 seconds left, ECU beats Florida Atlantic 76-75

Riley leads East Carolina against Florida Atlantic after 37-point game

Rice defeats East Carolina 83-77

East Carolina hosts Rice following Smith's 24-point game

Riley leads East Carolina past North Texas 63-59

Stevenson and North Texas host East Carolina

Giles scores 27 as Wichita State knocks off East Carolina 77-60

Riley leads East Carolina against Wichita State after 23-point game

Mingo scores 16 off the bench, Charlotte downs East Carolina 73-70