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ECU women's basketball loses thriller in double OT

By Logan Harlow · Originally published in The East Carolinian, Feb. 26, 2025 · Read the original

The East Carolina women's basketball team (15-11, 6-7 American Athletic Conference) came up just short in a thrilling double overtime battle with the University of North Texas (15-11, 9-4 AAC), falling 75-73. The game, held at Minges Coliseum, was an intense battle with the Pirates leading for much of the game, but North Texas snatched victory late in overtime.

ECU was led by junior forward Amiya Joyner, who put up 19 points and grabbed a monstrous 20 rebounds, tying her career high and the second 20 rebound game of her career. Sophomore guard Khia Miller also had a standout performance, scoring 20 points, including four three pointers, to help keep the Pirates in the game.

The fourth quarter was a turning point, with ECU holding a steady lead until North Texas rattled off an 8-0 run to take their first lead since the opening quarter. ECU fought back, with sophomore guard Jayla Hearp making a crucial free throw with 24 seconds left that sent the game into overtime. The Pirates briefly regained the lead in the first overtime thanks to a 7-0 run, but North Texas responded with a clutch three point shot from senior guard Jaaucklyn Moore, forcing a second extra overtime period.

In the second overtime, ECU once again led by four points but struggled with turnovers, which allowed North Texas to regain the upper hand and ultimately secure the win. Despite the loss, ECU had a strong performance on the boards, out rebounding North Texas 47-39. It was a gritty game, but another game where the turnovers were ECU’s downfall, this time leading to 30 of North Texas’s 75 points.

While the result was disappointing, the game highlighted some significant individual achievements. Joyner’s 20 rebounds was an eye popping amount, and with four blocks, senior forward Tatyana Wyche moved into the top 10 in ECU history for career blocks. The Pirates will look to bounce back when they face Florida Atlantic University (10-18, 2-13 AAC) on Feb. 26, at 7 p.m.

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