East Carolina Edges Charlotte 49ers 17-16, Earns Bowl Eligibility for Third Straight Year
On Saturday, November 14, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the East Carolina University Pirates edged the Charlotte 49ers 17-16 at Jerry Richardson Stadium, winning their third consecutive game and earning bowl eligibility for a third straight season. Running back Ashton Gray scored two rushing touchdowns and was the Pirates' top contributor in the win, including a 7-yard rushing touchdown on the first offensive series of the second quarter. The 49ers led 16-7 at halftime, with Conner Harrell completing an 11-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Barnes and kicker Aiden Buie making all three of his field goals, but the team failed to score in the second half, and its nine-point halftime lead evaporated. The 49ers have won only one game this season, falling to 1-9 overall and 1-5 in the American Conference. The Pirates earned their first road win against the 49ers this season. Gray's two rushing touchdowns helped the Pirates rally in the second half. The Pirates will visit Army next Saturday, while the 49ers will visit Tulsa next Saturday.
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