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East Carolina vs. Houston
March 1, 2008
Postgame Notes
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East Carolina recorded its 10th win of the season, its most victories since winning 13 during the 2003-04 campaign.
ECU's 84 points were its third most points ever scored in a Conference USA game.
The Pirates set a school record by shooting 40 3-point field goals.
East Carolina made 15 3s for a second consecutive game. It was the fifth time this year that the Pirates made double digit 3s.
The Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak to the Cougars and improved to 2-5 all-time against UH. ECU is now 2-2 at home all-time against UH.
The Pirates have posted back-to-back C-USA victories for the first time since winning consecutive home games against Charlotte and Saint Louis during the 2004-05 season.
ECU won on senior day for a second consecutive season.
The Pirates' eight turnovers were its fewest of the year.
ECU distributed 20 or more assists for the fifth time this season.
Senior Cory Farmer
Scored double figures for a second consecutive game and for the seventh time this season.
Sophomore John Fields
Recorded his first double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds. It was the fourth of his career.
Blocked two shots to become the third player in school history to amass 100 career blocks. Fields has a two-year career total of 101.
Junior Sam Hinnant
Tied his career-high by netting 30 points. He also netted 30 points in the Pirates' win over NC State earlier this season.
Made eight 3s to tie the school record for most 3s in game. He shares the record with three other players.
Set the school single game record for most 3-point field goal attempts with 16.
Moved into second place on the school's single season 3-point field goals made list with 68.
Senior Darrell Jenkins
Distributed eight assists to break his own single season record for assists. He has tallied 170 assists this season, breaking his record of 166 assists a year ago.
Moved into third place on the school's career assists list with 336 career helpers.