Greenville, NC
Oct 26, 2024
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The East Carolina Pirates, boasting a formidable offensive display, overwhelmed the Temple Owls with a 56-34 victory at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Pirates showcased an aerial dominance with QB Katin Houser delivering five touchdown passes, highlighting East Carolina's robust attack. A total of six Pirates reached the endzone, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive performance.
Temple, despite their resilience, trailed behind as the Pirates pulled away decisively in the third quarter. East Carolina's Rahjai Harris led the ground assault with a standout 130 rushing yards, contributing pivotal scores that kept Temple at bay. Temple's Ashton Allen provided bright moments with two touchdown receptions, yet the Owls' defense was overwhelmed by East Carolina’s persistent onslaught in the second half.
Anthony Smith (East Carolina)
Caught a 42-yard touchdown pass from Katin Houser to open the scoring with a quick four-play drive, setting the tone early for the Pirates.
Rahjai Harris (East Carolina)
Showcased his agility with a 43-yard rush, placing East Carolina in prime scoring position and leading to a touchdown that narrowed Temple's advantage.
Evan Simon (Temple)
Connected with Ashton Allen for a 27-yard touchdown, capitalizing on ECU's defensive penalties to stretch Temple's lead temporarily.
Rahjai Harris (East Carolina)
Pounded through for a 4-yard touchdown before completing a two-point conversion pass, widening the Pirates' lead significantly in the third quarter.
Marlon Gunn Jr. (East Carolina)
Executed a strong 7-yard rush into the end zone, consolidating the Pirates' control of the game with his decisive carry.
Ja'Marley Riddle (East Carolina)
Intercepted Evan Simon's pass, returning it 55 yards for a touchdown and sealing a commanding lead for the Pirates.
Katin Houser (East Carolina, QB)
Steered the Pirates' offense with precision, tossing five touchdown passes and a crucial two-point conversion, underlining his pivotal role in the victory.
Rahjai Harris (East Carolina, RB)
Led the rushing attack with 130 yards and a touchdown, consistently breaking through Temple's defense to maintain offensive momentum for the Pirates.
Ashton Allen (Temple, WR)
Excelled with 109 receiving yards and two touchdowns, keeping Temple's hopes alive with his dynamic playmaking ability.
Ja'Marley Riddle (East Carolina, DB)
Secured a game-changing interception returned for a touchdown, effectively clinching the win for the Pirates during the third quarter.
Landon Morris (Temple, TE)
Contributed significantly with a 25-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter, narrowing the gap momentarily for the Owls.
Temple Owls
14
7
7
6
34
East Carolina Pirates
13
14
29
0
56
