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Pirates fall to Cincinnati in conference opener

ECU forward Destiny Campbell led the way with eight points along with Salita Greene and Mickayla Sanderseach.

Courtesy of ecupirates.com

The East Carolina University women's basketball team opened up its American Athletic Conference play with a matchup against the University of Cincinnati Saturday, but fell short of a victory, 66-54.

The first quarter was relatively close as both teams exchanged baskets with each other, but Cincinnati had the edge at the end as it led 14-10 going into the second frame. The second quarter was even closer when it came to the scoring deficit, but the Bearcats outscored the Pirates 15-12 to carry a seven point lead going into halftime, leading ECU 29-22.