American Athletic Conference rivals clash on Sunday, January 5, 2025, as the Florida Atlantic Owls (7-7) take on the East Carolina Pirates (8-6) at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 1:00 PM ET.
The Owls enter this matchup hoping to bounce back after back-to-back losses to Michigan State and Memphis, failing to cover the spread in either contest. They’ll aim to snap their skid and secure their fourth win in six games when they hit the court Sunday.
The Pirates, on the other hand, are also looking to get back on track after consecutive losses to Gardner Webb and South Florida. East Carolina is still searching for its first conference victory of the season and will try to turn the tide in this showdown.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Florida Atlantic Owls vs. the East Carolina Pirates NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs East Carolina Pirates: Date and tip-off time
The Florida Atlantic Owls and the East Carolina Pirates will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| Date | Sunday, January 5, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 1:00 pm ET/10:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
How to watch Florida Atlantic Owls vs East Carolina Pirates on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Florida Atlantic Owls and the East Carolina Pirates on:
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Florida Atlantic Owls team news & key performers
Kaleb Glenn paced the Owls in their most recent outing, contributing 12 points and seven rebounds. Baba Miller chipped in with 10 points and five boards, while Tre Carroll added nine points and six rebounds. However, Florida Atlantic has struggled mightily on the defensive side, surrendering an average of 78.4 points per game. Their defensive woes continued in their latest outing, where they allowed 90 points, a trend they’ll need to reverse if they hope to come out on top.
East Carolina Pirates team news & key performers
For the Pirates, Jordan Riley shined with a game-high 20 points and seven rebounds. C.J. Walker added 16 points and seven boards, while RJ Felton contributed 13 points and eight rebounds. East Carolina has been solid defensively this season, limiting opponents to 70.9 points per game. However, they’ll need to tighten up after conceding 75 points in their last game to secure the win in front of their home crowd.