Final Score: ECU 69, VCU 51
Location: Greenville, N.C. (Williams Arena)
Records: VCU 3-6, ECU 6-3
 
The Short Story: VCU turnovers allowed ECU to build an early lead that the Pirates never relinquished.

OPENING TIP: 

• Timaya Lewis-Eutsey scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds to lead the Rams
• Mary-Anna Asare also scored eight points along with four rebounds
• VCU shot 42.5 percent from the floor while ECU shot 42.1 percent
• The Rams were just 1-of-11 from 3-point range while the Pirates were 7-of-16. ECU came into the game shooting just 17.7 percent from deep
• ECU outscored VCU 31-10 in points off turnovers. The Rams committed 30 turnovers in the contest while the Pirates had 22
• The Pirates were led by Danae McNeal who scored 17 points
   

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

• ECU jumped out to a 27-8 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Pirates forced 11 VCU turnovers in the quarter and turned them into a 17-0 edge in points
• VCU's offense settled in during the second quarter, shooting 54.5 percent from the field and holding the Pirates to 37.5 percent. The Rams trailed 45-29 at halftime
• The third quarter was a defensive battle as ECU only outscored VCU 9-3
• VCU outscored ECU 19-15 in the fourth quarter but the Rams were unable to threaten the Pirates down the stretch

UP NEXT:
VCU travels to ODU on Thursday, Dec. 8. The game will tip at 6:30 p.m. and will be streamed live on ESPN+.