"The East Carolina Pirates (19-7) bring a four-game win streak into a home matchup with the Florida Atlantic Owls (12-13), winners of three straight. East Carolina won its most recent game against Temple, 79-73, on Saturday. Kennedy Fauntleroy led the way with 19 points, plus two rebounds and three assists. In its most recent game, Florida Atlantic beat Tulsa on Saturday, 61-55. Its high scorer was Destyne Jackson with 16 points."
"This matchup between the Pirates and Owls is set to start on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 6 p.m. ET. The Pirates and Owls will hit the floor at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum for this matchup on Feb. 17, and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!"
"East Carolina outscores opponents by 6.7 points per game (scoring 72.4 per game to rank 75th in college basketball while allowing 65.7 per contest to rank 210th in college basketball) and has a +175 scoring differential overall. The 72.4 points the Pirates average are just 4.5 more than the Owls concede. East Carolina hits 5.5 three-pointers per game (237th in college basketball) at a 30.1% rate (208th in college basketball), compared to the 5.4 its opponents make while shooting 31.3% from beyond the arc."
East Carolina enters the game with a 19-7 record and a four-game win streak, having beaten Temple 79-73 with Kennedy Fauntleroy scoring 19 points, two rebounds and three assists. Florida Atlantic is 12-13 and has won three straight, defeating Tulsa 61-55 with Destyne Jackson scoring 16 points. The matchup is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with tip at 6 p.m. ET at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. East Carolina averages 72.4 points per game, outscoring opponents by 6.7 points per contest and holding a +175 scoring differential. The Pirates average 5.5 three-pointers per game at a 30.1% rate.
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