ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Pirates Defeat Coastal Carolina 53-29
Keaton Mitchell tore up the turf for 127 rushing yards on Tuesday to lead the Pirates to a 53-29 win over the Chanticleers at Protective Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Pirates were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 67.0.
Keaton Mitchell rushed for 127 yards, while Holton Ahlers added 48 yards in the win. C.J. Johnson and Isaiah Winstead added 83 and 72 receiving yards respectively.
Reese White rushed for 57 yards for Coastal Carolina, while Braydon Bennett added 29 yards. Jarrett Guest threw for 136 yards for the Chanticleers, while receivers Sam Pinckney and Tyler Roberts had 79 and 47 yards respectively.
East Carolina outgained Coastal Carolina 486-337 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-20 by the Pirates.
The time of possession battle favored East Carolina as their offense was on the field for 32:15, longer than the 27:45 of their opponents.