East Carolina Pirates at Old Dominion Monarchs
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Duncanson's pick-6 ignites East Carolina in 20-17 victory against Old Dominion
The Pirates (1-2) picked up their first win of the season after scoring 13 unanswered points to rally back, and have never lost to Old Dominion (1-2) in six meetings.
ECU struck first with a 25-yard strike on a double-pass. Emory Williams tossed to wide receiver Jason Dickinson, who connected with Hamilton for a 25-yard score.
After allowing two straight scoring drives to ODU and a fumble recovery touchdown in between, the Pirates defense held the Monarchs scoreless the rest of the way.
Duncanson's 67-yard pick-six on the first drive of the second half tied the game at 17, and Noah Perez hit a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter that gave ECU the lead for good.
TJ Engleman Jr. paced the Pirates with 99 rushing yards on 16 carries, including a 40-yarder in the fourth quarter.
Devin Roche led the Monarchs with 102 rushing yards, and Quinn Henicle added 73 yards and a score.
Old Dominion: hosts James Madison next Saturday.
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How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Pirates at Monarchs 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:03 | Ja'Keith Hamilton 25 Yd pass from Jason Dickerson (Noah Perez Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 9:17 | Nathanial Eichner 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:12 | Daevon Iles 23 Yd Fumble Return (Nathanial Eichner Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:14 | Quinn Henicle 18 Yd Run (Nathanial Eichner Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:02 | Noah Perez 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:36 | Ayden Duncanson 67 Yd Interception Return (Noah Perez Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 9:39 | Noah Perez 24 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 ECU |
 ODU |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 14 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 276 | Total Yards | 274 |
| 103 | Passing | 94 |
| 11/21 | Comp/Att | 8/20 |
| 4.9 | Yards per pass | 4.7 |
| 173 | Rushing | 180 |
| 47 | Rushing Attempts | 44 |
| 3.7 | Yards per rush | 4.1 |
| 9-85 | Penalties | 9-95 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 30:37 | Possession | 29:23 |
Game Information
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 21,444 · Capacity:
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