GREENVILLE, N,C. — Malik Fleming’s 31-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter - one of three second-half interceptions for East Carolina - gave the Pirates a lead they would not relinquish on their way to a 29-14 win against South Florida Thursday night at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
East Carolina’s defense held the Bulls scoreless in the second half, allowing the Pirates to overcome a 14-6 halftime deficit. The Pirates forced four turnovers on the day and held the Bulls without a third-down conversion (0-for-7).
Holton Ahlers went 21-for-35 for 220 yards and a touchdown for the Pirates, who overcame three first-half turnovers to get back to the .