GREENVILLE, N.C. – Temple (3-6, 2-3) fell to the ECU Pirates (5-4, 3-2) in Greenville, 45-3. Two missed field goals in the first half kept the Owls off the scoreboard as the Pirates scored two quick touchdowns to take a 21-0 lead going into the break. From there, the Owls were not able to get back into the game as Temple was outscored 24-3 in the second half.
How It Happened
First Quarter
Empty possessions by both sides led to a relatively quiet start to the contest. With a few minutes remaining in the quarter, however, the Pirates marched down the field to break the deadlock.