The East Carolina Pirates (2-1) and the Navy Midshipmen (0-2) square off on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in a clash of AAC opponents.
In their last outing, the Pirates won 49-10 over the Campbell Fighting Camels. Last time out, the Midshipmen lost 37-13 to the Memphis Tigers. Holton Ahlers threw for 263 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions on 17-of-20 passing (85.0%) for the Pirates in that matchup against the Fighting Camels. He also added five carries for -5 yards and one rushing touchdown. Keaton Mitchell rushed for 185 yards on 13 carries (14.2 yards per carry) and one touchdown. Isaiah Winstead led the receiving charge against the Fighting Camels, catching six passes for 112 yards. Tai Lavatai went 3-for-7 with 99 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions for the Midshipmen against the Tigers. He rushed 18 times for 37 yards and one touchdown. Maquel Haywood put together an eight-carry, 54-yard game (6.8 yards per attempt). Anton Hall caught one pass for 62 yards (62.0 yards per catch), scoring one touchdown.
The Pirates are 17-point favorites in their matchup against the Midshipmen. The over/under is set at 48.5 points.
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