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Memphis Tigers vs East Carolina Pirates Wrap - East Carolina Wins 31-27

Katin Houser led the way with 332 passing yards on Saturday as the Pirates picked up a 31-27 victory over the Tigers at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Pirates were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 57.0.

Katin Houser completed 23 of 34 pass attempts for 332 yards for the Pirates in the win.

Sutton Smith rushed for 109 yards for Memphis, while Brendon Lewis added 61 yards. Brendon Lewis threw for 209 yards for the Tigers, while receivers Cortez Braham Jr. and Jamari Hawkins had 79 and 39 yards respectively.

Memphis led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:33-24:27 split in that important category.

Next game, East Carolina takes its act on the road to face UTSA looking for another win. For Memphis, they head home to face Navy.