Who's Playing

East Carolina @ Tulane

Current Records: East Carolina 11-10; Tulane 9-10

What to Know

The East Carolina Pirates have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. East Carolina and the Tulane Green Wave will face off in an American Athletic battle at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Bragging rights belong to the Pirates for now since they're up 10-3 across their past 13 matchups.

East Carolina came up short against the Temple Owls on Wednesday, falling 71-63. The losing side was boosted by guard Tristen Newton, who had 22 points along with five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Tulane received a tough blow on Wednesday as they fell 73-62 to the Houston Cougars. Guard Jalen Cook wasn't much of a difference maker for Tulane; Cook finished with 11 points on 3-for-12 shooting in his 35 minutes on the court.

East Carolina is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Pirates, who are 11-10 against the spread.

Both of these teams will be looking to put their recent losses behind them and walk away with a win. We'll see which team satisfies their hunger and which team leaves with an empty stomach.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse -- New Orleans, Louisiana
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $19.00

Odds

The Green Wave are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Pirates, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

East Carolina have won ten out of their last 13 games against Tulane.

  • Jan 05, 2022 - East Carolina 88 vs. Tulane 80
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Tulane 60 vs. East Carolina 56
  • Dec 22, 2020 - East Carolina 68 vs. Tulane 58
  • Feb 08, 2020 - East Carolina 81 vs. Tulane 67
  • Jan 25, 2020 - East Carolina 81 vs. Tulane 62
  • Feb 23, 2019 - East Carolina 85 vs. Tulane 81
  • Jan 31, 2019 - East Carolina 66 vs. Tulane 65
  • Feb 14, 2018 - East Carolina 82 vs. Tulane 80
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Tulane 71 vs. East Carolina 69
  • Feb 21, 2017 - East Carolina 76 vs. Tulane 73
  • Feb 04, 2017 - East Carolina 74 vs. Tulane 65
  • Feb 24, 2016 - East Carolina 79 vs. Tulane 73
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Tulane 100 vs. East Carolina 92

Injury Report for Tulane

No Injury Information

Injury Report for East Carolina

  • Brandon Suggs: Out (Ankle)
  • Wynston Tabbs: Out for the Season (Knee)