GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - In a tight home game, the ECU Pirates defeated the Memphis Tigers 31-27, keeping their conference title hopes alive.

Fans rushed onto the field after the Pirates defeated Memphis, tearing down the goalpost. The team has already qualified for a bowl game, but can improve its selection with wins down the stretch.

The importance of Saturday’s Senior Day could not be overstated, as 28 Pirates, who played in Dowdy-Ficklen for the last time, were honored.

They will now head to UT-San Antonio for their next game.

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