Freshman quarterback Holton Ahlers and freshman wide receiver Tyler Snead helped East Carolina University send off its seniors the right way with a 55-21 win over the University of Connecticut on senior night Saturday.
ECU (3-7, 1-6 AAC) snapped a five-game losing streak with the win over the Huskies (1-10, 0-7 AAC). It is the Pirates second consecutive senior night win and third straight win over UConn. In a season filled with close losses, ECU head coach Scottie Montgomery was happy the seniors got a win on their night.
"It was a great night for our seniors first and foremost.