AAC action features the East Carolina Pirates (11-9, 3-4 AAC) at home against the South Florida Bulls (10-9, 3-3 AAC) on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET.
In its previous game, East Carolina beat Tulsa on Tuesday, 85-76 in OT. Its top scorer was Joran Riley with 27 points. In its most recent game, South Florida fell to Charlotte on Wednesday, 69-61. Its top scorer was Jayden Reid with 14 points.
When is East Carolina vs. South Florida and when does it start?
This matchup between the Pirates and Bulls will happen on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch East Carolina vs. South Florida
The Pirates and Bulls will hit the floor at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum for this matchup on January 25, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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East Carolina Pirates vs. South Florida Bulls Game Preview
East Carolina Stats, Odds & Insights
East Carolina’s +79 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.0 points per game (153rd in college basketball) while giving up 72.0 per contest (204th in college basketball).
The Pirates are averaging 76.0 points, only 2.5 more than the 73.5 the Bulls allow.
East Carolina connects on 6.4 three-pointers per game (315th in college basketball) while shooting 30.0% from deep (334th in college basketball). It is making 1.3 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 7.7 per game while shooting 36.7%.
The Pirates are scoring 77.6 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 4.2 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (73.4).
East Carolina’s offense has been less effective over its last 10 games, racking up 73.6 points a contest compared to the 76.0 it has averaged this year.
South Florida Stats, Odds & Insights
South Florida has a +71 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.7 points per game. It is putting up 77.2 points per game, 112th in college basketball, and is allowing 73.5 per contest to rank 242nd in college basketball.
The Bulls’ 77.2 points per game are 5.2 more than the Pirates give up.
South Florida hits 7.7 three-pointers per game (184th in college basketball) at a 33.2% rate (218th in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 its opponents make, shooting 31.0% from deep.
The Bulls average 79.7 points per game at home, and 72.0 on the road.
South Florida is putting up 77.3 points per contest over its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 77.2.
Pirates Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ Felton | 20 | 18.2 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
C.J. Walker | 20 | 16.9 | 6.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Joran Riley | 20 | 14.3 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Cam Hayes | 20 | 9.5 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
Yann Farell | 19 | 6.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Bulls Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jayden Reid | 18 | 12.9 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
Jamille Reynolds | 18 | 11.6 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
Kobe Knox | 18 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
Brandon Stroud | 19 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
Jimmie Williams | 17 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
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