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Hawkins and Moore Pace Pirates Past Nike Elite
From ECU Media Relations
GREENVILLE, N.C. �East Carolina rallied form a 16-point first half
deficit to defeat Nike Elite, sponsored by Marathon Oil, 88-82, in Williams
Arena at Minges Coliseum Saturday night. The victory concludes the
exhibition season for the Pirates.
Five players scored in double figures for ECU led by senior Brandon
Hawkins� 20 points. Hawkins scored 17 first half points and finished 7-of-11
from the field, including 6-of-9 from three-point range. Sophomore Jonathan
Moore tossed in 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting overall and 3-of-7 from behind
the arc.
Sophomore Erroyl Bing recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10
rebounds. Senior Kenyatta Brown also added 13 points, hitting three
three-point baskets. Junior Travis Holcomb-Faye contributed 11 points and
six assists.
Trailing 37-21 with 7:05 remaining before halftime, the Pirates went on a
26-8 run to close the half and take a two-point lead at intermission, 47-45.
As a team the Pirates made 15-of-35 shots from three-point range and
scored 31 points off 21 turnovers.
The Pirates conclude exhibition play with a 2-0 record in preparation for
Wednesday�s season opener against Rutgers in the first round of the BCA
Invitational in Raleigh. Tip-off is slated for 4 p.m. at the Entertianment
and Sports Arena.
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