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East Carolina visits UNC Wilmington after Emejuru’s 23-point outing

East Carolina Pirates (2-1) at UNC Wilmington Seahawks (2-1)

Wilmington, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina visits UNC Wilmington after Giovanni Emejuru scored 23 points in East Carolina’s 71-70 victory against the Elizabeth City State Vikings.

UNC Wilmington went 27-8 overall a season ago while going 15-3 at home. The Seahawks averaged 79.2 points per game last season, 16.4 from the free-throw line and 21.9 from 3-point range.

East Carolina finished 19-14 overall with a 4-6 record on the road last season. The Pirates shot 43.6% from the field and 31.6% from 3-point range last season.

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