ncaaf Game Recap
Wolfpack vs Pirates Final: 24-17 - Recap
CJ Bailey sliced and diced the Pirates defense for 318 yards as NC State handed East Carolina a 24-17 defeat on Thursday at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Wolfpack won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -13.5-point spread. UNDER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an UNDER play.
CJ Bailey completed 24 of 34 pass attempts for 318 yards for the Wolfpack in the win.
London Montgomery rushed for 32 yards for East Carolina, while Katin Houser added 16 yards. Katin Houser threw for 366 yards for the Pirates, while receivers Jayvontay Conner and Brock Spalding had 98 and 97 yards respectively.
East Carolina was outgained by NC State 423-413 yards in Thursday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-18 by the Wolfpack.
The time of possession battle favored NC State as their offense was on the field for 32:07, longer than the 27:53 of their opponents.
NC State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Virginia. East Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Campbell.