ncaaf Game Recap
East Carolina Pirates vs Memphis Tigers Wrap - East Carolina Wins 30-29
Holton Ahlers led the way with 313 passing yards on Saturday as the Pirates picked up a 30-29 victory over the Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 59.0.
Holton Ahlers completed 29 of 46 pass attempts for 313 yards for the Pirates in the win.
Seth Henigan rushed for 61 yards for Memphis, while Rodrigues Clark added 30 yards. Seth Henigan threw for 233 yards for the Tigers, while receivers Eddie Lewis and Asa Martin had 93 and 64 yards respectively.
Memphis lost the offensive yardage battle to East Carolina 502-341 yards in Saturday's game. East Carolina had more first downs as that total ended up 32-16.
The time of possession battle favored East Carolina as their offense was on the field for 42:47, longer than the 17:13 of their opponents.
East Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Navy. Memphis will aim to get back on the winning track at Houston.