The East Carolina Pirates defeated the Marshall University Thundering Herd 37-10 on Saturday. About 50,000 fans attended the Pirates’ homecoming game at East Carolina University.
East Carolina thus far has had five wins and only two losses, while Marshall has suffered six losses and only one win. According to espn.com, the win Saturday kept East Carolina University at the top of Conference USA’s eastern division, Marshall holds the number five spot.
The Pirates started off with a touchdown followed by an impressive interception by Marshall University’s Donald Brown. Brown’s feet were almost out of bounds, but he managed to catch the ball and keep it in.
The Thundering Herd gathered all the points they would receive this game in the first half. Tyler Warner began with a field goal for Marshall.
Troy Evans ran in his first career touchdown in the second quarter, making Marshall and ECU tied 10-10. ECU’s Jonathan Williams scored a touchdown soon after, pushing the Pirates ahead.
Dwayne Harris, wide receiver for ECU, was injured during the first half. Head coach Ruffin McNeill said he hoped that Harris could return quickly because Harris is like his son.
“It’s not about football, it’s about his life,” McNeill said.
Harris returned to the game in the third quarter.
The game was frequented with interceptions by ECU. Bradley Jacobs, Derek Blacknall and Michael Brooks intercepted the ball, which was incredibly costly to Marshall who needed to even the score.
Marshall was unable to keep up with ECU in the end. The final score was 37-10.
Marshall will play The University of Texas at El Paso in Huntington, W.Va., on October 30, 2010, at 3:00.
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