The East Carolina women's basketball team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat fourth-seeded UTSA 55-54 and secure a spot in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game.

The Big Picture

The Pirates overcame an 11-point deficit with standout performances from Amiya Joyner and Khia Miller to secure a thrilling victory.

By the Numbers
  • The Pirates set a new AAC tournament record with 25 team blocks, surpassing the previous record of 22.
  • Tatyana Wyche tied the individual AAC tournament record for blocks with 10.
  • Amiya Joyner achieved her ninth consecutive double-double and surpassed 300 rebounds for the season.
State of Play
  • East Carolina will compete in their second consecutive conference title game, a feat not achieved since the early 1990s.
  • Danae McNeal rose to 10th in ECU history in career points with 1,371.
What's Next

The Pirates advance to face the winner of Temple vs. Rice in the Championship Game tomorrow at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.

Bottom Line

East Carolina's resilient performance and historic accomplishments set the stage for a thrilling conference final matchup, showcasing their determination and skill on the court.