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Duncanson's pick-6 ignites East Carolina in 20-17 victory against Old Dominion

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 20). Duncanson's pick-6 ignites East Carolina in 20-17 victory against Old Dominion. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/duncanson-s-pick-6-ignites-east-carolina-in-20-17-victory-against-old-dominion/article_5c96bd63-80ac-59f2-a1b9-cd578f1304ea.html

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In Norfolk, Virginia, Ayden Duncanson’s 67-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second half proved crucial as East Carolina defeated Old Dominion 20-17 on Saturday. The Pirates’ defense shut down Old Dominion after halftime and secured their first win of the season with Noah Perez’s decisive field goal late in the game.

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Ayden Duncanson's 67-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second half tied the game at 17-17, igniting East Carolina's comeback against Old Dominion on Saturday. The Pirates, who had fallen behind early, rallied with Noah Perez adding a crucial 24-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to secure a 20-17 victory. This marked ECU’s first win of the season after going 0-2 to start. The game was played at NORFOLK, Virginia, and saw key performances from players like TJ Engleman Jr., who rushed for 99 yards, and Devin Roche, who led Old Dominion with 102 rushing yards. With the win, East Carolina improved to 1-2 while remaining unbeaten against Old Dominion in their six meetings.

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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Ayden Duncanson and Ja’Keith Hamilton each scored touchdowns as East Carolina beat Old Dominion 20-17 on Saturday. asserted

Carolina → score → Saturday

The Pirates (1-2) picked up their first win of the season after scoring 13 unanswered points to rally back, and have never lost to Old Dominion (1-2) in six meetings. asserted

Pirates → pick → meetings

ECU struck first with a 25-yard strike on a double-pass. asserted

ECU → strike → pass

Emory Williams tossed to wide receiver Jason Dickinson, who connected with Hamilton for a 25-yard score. asserted

who → toss → score

After allowing two straight scoring drives to ODU and a fumble recovery touchdown in between, the Pirates defense held the Monarchs scoreless the rest of the way. asserted

defense → allow → way

Duncanson’s 67-yard pick-six on the first drive of the second half tied the game at 17, and Noah Perez hit a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter that gave ECU the lead for good. asserted

that → tie → lead

TJ Engleman Jr. paced the Pirates with 99 rushing yards on 16 carries, including a 40-yarder in the fourth quarter. asserted

Jr. → pace → quarter

Devin Roche led the Monarchs with 102 rushing yards, and Quinn Henicle added 73 yards and a score. asserted

Henicle → lead → yards

Up next East Carolina: hosts NC Central next Saturday. asserted

Carolina → host → Central

Old Dominion: hosts James Madison next Saturday. ___ asserted

Dominion → host → Madison

Duncanson's pick-6 ignites East Carolina in 20-17 victory against Old Dominion

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