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East Carolina opens season with 83-70 win over USC Upstate

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East Carolina opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with an 83-70 win over USC Upstate. Kaseem Watson led the Pirates with 17 points, while Cian Medley had 14 points and 11 assists; Brycen Blaine also scored 14. ECU made 12 3-pointers and secured its 27th consecutive season-opening victory. Jalyn Patterson led the Spartans with 16 points.

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