"The East Carolina Pirates (20-7) take a five-game win streak into a home matchup with the Rice Owls (23-3), who have won 18 straight. East Carolina vs. Rice NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Greenville, North Carolina Venue: Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum Last Game For Each Team East Carolina, led by Anzhane Hutton with 13 points, 11 rebounds and four steals, picked up a 74-61 win over Florida Atlantic in their most recent outing."
"Kennedy Fauntleroy added 13 points, four assists and four steals. Rice won against South Florida 79-72 in their last game. Victoria Flores (24 PTS, 2 STL, 63.64 FG%, 3-4 from 3PT) ended the game as Rice's top scorer. East Carolina vs. Rice NCAA Prediction Prediction: Rice 69, East Carolina 65 East Carolina vs. Rice: Head-to-Head Comparison East Carolina averages 72.4 points per game (75th in college basketball) while giving up 65.5 per contest (204th in college basketball). It has a +188 scoring differential overall."
Rice (23-3) brings an 18-game winning streak and averages 70.8 points while allowing 59.1 per game, yielding a +305 scoring differential. East Carolina (20-7) has a five-game win streak, averages 72.4 points, concedes 65.5, and holds a +188 differential. East Carolina's Kennedy Fauntleroy averages 14.2 points per game; Anzhane Hutton recently posted 13 points, 11 rebounds and four steals. Rice's Victoria Flores scored 24 points in the last game and Dominique Ennis leads Rice with 12.7 points per game. The game is scheduled for Feb. 21 at Williams Arena, Greenville, NC, with a 1 p.m. ET tip on ESPN+. Prediction: Rice 69, East Carolina 65.
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