Charlotte 49ers at East Carolina Pirates
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Houser accounts for 4 total TDs as East Carolina wins against Charlotte, 48-22
The Pirates (6-3, 4-1 American Conference) rode a 21-point first quarter to the win, never trailing in the contest. They led 35-14 at halftime, and added another touchdown and two field goals in the second half to cruise to a comfortable win.
London Montgomery ran for 85 yards and a score on 11 carries. Anthony Smith and Yannick Smith each caught touchdown passes, and combined for 14 catches for 128 yards.
Charlotte (1-8, 0-6) was led by Grayson Loftis, who threw for 279 yards (20-of-31 passing), three touchdowns, and one interception. Sean Brown caught seven passes for 119 yards and a score to lead all receivers. Javen Nicholas added 90 receiving yards and caught two touchdown passes.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:03 | London Montgomery 7 Yd Run (Nick Mazzie Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:53 | Anthony Smith 3 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Nick Mazzie Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:22 | TyMir Brown 45 Yd Interception Return (Nick Mazzie Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:58 | Katin Houser 1 Yd Run (Nick Mazzie Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:52 | Javen Nicholas 46 Yd pass from Grayson Loftis (Liam Boyd Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:24 | Yannick Smith 8 Yd pass from Katin Houser (Nick Mazzie Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:31 | Sean Brown 4 Yd pass from Grayson Loftis (Liam Boyd Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 11:00 | Nick Mazzie 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:54 | Javen Nicholas 43 Yd pass from Grayson Loftis (Grayson Loftis Pass to Sean Brown for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:33 | Katin Houser 11 Yd Run (Nick Mazzie Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 13:21 | Nick Mazzie 50 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 CLT |
 ECU |
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|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1st Downs | 29 |
| 4-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-16 |
| 1-5 | 4th down efficiency | 2-4 |
| 324 | Total Yards | 407 |
| 284 | Passing | 224 |
| 21/36 | Comp/Att | 26/44 |
| 7.9 | Yards per pass | 5.1 |
| 40 | Rushing | 183 |
| 28 | Rushing Attempts | 44 |
| 1.4 | Yards per rush | 4.2 |
| 6-52 | Penalties | 1-15 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 25:58 | Possession | 34:02 |
Game Information
Location: Greenville, NC
Attendance: 39,096 · Capacity:
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