Dec. 13, 2008
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East Carolina 97, UNC Greensboro 53
December 13, 2008
Postgame Notes
TEAM
The 44-point win was the largest margin of victory over a Division I opponent at Minges Coliseum.
ECU recorded its eighth win in nine games for the first time since the 2003-04 season.
The Pirates have started a season 8-1 for the ninth time in school history (1938-39, 1945-46, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1955-56, 1957-58, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2008-09).
The 44-point win was the largest margin of victory since defeating St. Andrews by 48, 88-40, on (Jan. 3, 2005).
The Pirates made a season-high 15 3-point field goals,
ECU recorded its best shooting night of the season from the field (.567) and from behind the 3-point line (.517).
Placed a season-high seven players in double figures.
Its plus-11 rebounding margin was its highest of the season.
Senior Sam Hinnant
Scored double figures for an eighth consecutive game and led the Pirates in scoring for fourth time this season.
Made at least four 3-pointers for the 11th time in his career.
Senior James Legan
Made four 3-point field goals for the 10th time in his career.
Sophomore Jamar Abrams
Scored double figures for a third consecutive game.
Sophomore Jontae Sherrod
Scored a career-high 13 points, eclipsing his previous best of eight points.
Made a career-best three 3-point field goals.
Sophomore Brock Young
Recorded his fourth double-digit assist game of the year.
Tied his career-high for assists with 12.
Posted his third double-double of the season with 12 points and 12 assists.
Freshman Darrius Morrow
Grabbed 10 rebounds for his fourth double-digit rebounding game of the season.
Blocked a career-high three shots.
Freshman Matt Steele
Made his ECU debut, grabbing one rebound in three minutes of action.
Freshman Chris Turner
Scored double figures for the first time in his career with 12 points.
Made multiple three-point field goals (2) for the first time in his career. 
