GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Holton Ahlers threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns, while wide receiver Tyler Snead had a touchdown catch and a TD pass to lead East Carolina to a 52-38 win against SMU Saturday in the Pirates' season finale at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
East Carolina scored on its first seven possessions, including touchdowns on its first six drives, to build a 45-7 halftime lead on its way to back-to-back wins to close the season. The Mustangs scored 31 second-half points and were able to close to within 14 points, but were unable to get closer.