"Charlotte dropped its most recent game to Tulsa, 79-74, on Wednesday. Dezayne Mingo was its top scorer with 19 points. In its previous game, East Carolina fell to Wichita State on Wednesday, 92-89 in OT. Its leading scorer was Jordan Riley with 40 points. When is Charlotte vs. East Carolina and when does it start? This game between the 49ers and Pirates is set to start on Saturday, February 21, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 12 p.m. ET."
"Charlotte has a -18 scoring differential, putting up 73.6 points per game (247th in college basketball) and allowing 74.3 (196th in college basketball). The 49ers are averaging 73.6 points, just 3.4 fewer than the 77.0 the Pirates give up. Charlotte connects on 8.7 three-pointers per game (113th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 8.1. It shoots 35.8% from deep while its opponents hit 35.0% from long range."
East Carolina enters with a 9-17 overall record and 4-9 in AAC play and seeks to extend a three-game road winning streak. Charlotte is 13-13 overall and 7-6 in conference play and recently lost 79-74 to Tulsa, with Dezayne Mingo scoring 19 points. East Carolina lost 92-89 in overtime to Wichita State with Jordan Riley scoring 40 points. The matchup is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, with tipoff at 12 p.m. ET at Dale F. Halton Arena and will be televised on ESPN2. Charlotte averages 73.6 points per game while East Carolina averages 71.0 points per game.
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