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Pirates Fall 34-20 Against Navy - Game Recap

Braxton Woodson scampered through the East Carolina defense for 125 yards as Navy handed the Pirates a 34-20 defeat on Friday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Midshipmen were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 54.5.

Braxton Woodson rushed for 125 yards, while Eli Heidenreich added 82 yards in the win. Nathan Kent and Eli Heidenreich added 68 and 41 receiving yards respectively.

Rahjai Harris rushed for 88 yards for East Carolina, while London Montgomery added 37 yards. Katin Houser threw for 219 yards for the Pirates, while receivers Yannick Smith and Winston Wright Jr. had 66 and 64 yards respectively.

East Carolina was outgained by Navy 458-350 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-19 by the Midshipmen.

Navy led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:30-25:30 split in that important category.