East Carolina University
0-2 , 0-1
UAB
1-1 , 1-0
Pirates Fall On The Road 17-12
September 10, 2006 | Football
Sept. 10, 2006
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- UAB's Chris Felder made a game-saving strip and Will Evans recovered the fumble in the end zone late in the game to preserve a 17-12 victory for the Blazers over East Carolina Saturday night.
Chris Williams came off the bench and went 12-for-16 for 144 yards and two touchdowns as UAB (1-1, 1-0 Conference USA) survived the wild finish.
James Pinkney went 20-for-38 for 280 yards and a touchdown for East Carolina (0-2, 0-1). He nearly pulled off a stunning comeback play with 1:23 left in the game when he completed a pass to Philip Henry.
Henry broke free down the middle and appeared headed for a touchdown, but safety Felder caught him from behind inside the 5-yard line and knocked the ball loose. It rolled into the end zone where Evans fell on it for the touchback.
Williams led UAB to most of its 223 yards total offense and brought the Blazers back from an early deficit.
East Carolina jumped ahead with a 22-yard field goal from Robert Lee with 2:49 left in the first quarter.
Team Stats
ECU 3, UAB 0
ECU - LEE, Robert 22 yd field goal 12 plays, 70 yards, TOP 4:36
ECU 3, UAB 7
UAB - DRINKARD, N. 12 yd pass from WILLIAMS, Chris (MULLINS, Parker kick) 4 plays, 52 yards, TOP 1:42
ECU 3, UAB 10
UAB - MULLINS, Parker 31 yd field goal 2 plays, 25 yards, TOP 0:11
ECU 6, UAB 10
ECU - LEE, Robert 22 yd field goal 13 plays, 76 yards, TOP 6:25
ECU 6, UAB 17
UAB - BROWN, Steven 12 yd pass from WILLIAMS, Chris (MULLINS, Parker kick) 7 plays, 37 yards, TOP 3:11
ECU 12, UAB 17
ECU - DREW, Davon 1 yd pass from PINKNEY, James (PINKNEY, James passfailed) 8 plays, 62 yards, TOP 3:50
