GREENVILLE — East Carolina scored the first 11 points of the game and took a 72-48 nonconference win over Delaware State in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Saturday.
Brycen Blaine had 22 points as the Pirates improved to 3-1.
“Probably our most complete game that we’ve had this season,” said ECU coach Mike Schwartz on the Pirate radio network. ” … It doesn’t mean it’s perfect but there was execution and attention to details on both sides of the basketball.”
Kaden Cooper had 11 points and eight rebounds for ECU, which led 33-21 at the half.
Each team finished with 36 rebounds but the Pirates shot more accurately. ECU made 24 of 56 field goal attempts for 43 percent. The Hornets (1-3) were 19 for 59 for 32 percent.
Schwartz was pleased that the visitors shot just seven free throws. The Pirates made 15 of 19 at the line.
Cian Medley had nine assists.
“We only turned the ball over nine times against a team that forces 16 a game,” Schwartz said. “That was key.”
The visitors committed 17 turnovers.
Nehemiah Reedus led Delaware State with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
ECU will play its first games away from home in the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands, on Nov. 20, 22 and 23.
The Pirates open against Utah Valley on Friday at 8 p.m. The Wolverines were 2-0 going into a game at Nevada on Saturday at 10 p.m.
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