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Western Carolina Catamounts vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Pirates defeat Catamounts 52–7 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Western Carolina Catamounts vs. East Carolina Pirates (Week 1).

Western Carolina Catamounts 7 0-1
Final 7–52
East Carolina Pirates 52 1-0 Winner
Winner
East Carolina Pirates
Final score
7–52
Halftime
Western Carolina Catamounts 6–27 East Carolina Pirates
Top passer
Philip Nelson

Top CFB performers · Catamounts

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Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 52–7 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 7, East Carolina Pirates 52.

Game summary

East Carolina Pirates dominated Western Carolina Catamounts 52–7 in Week 1 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Philip Nelson (151) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.59 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Detrez Newsome — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Zay Jones — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Carolina Catamounts06007
East Carolina Pirates91818052

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts
ECUEast Carolina Pirates

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ECU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Davis Plowman 42 yd FG GOOD

  2. ECU
    Q1TD
    PNPhilip Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Philip Nelson run for 7 yds for a TD, (Davis Plowman KICK)

  3. ECU
    Q2TD
    ZJZay Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    Zay Jones 21 Yd pass from Philip Nelson (Davis Plowman Kick)

  4. ECU
    Q2TD
    ASAnthony Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-21

    Philip Nelson pass complete to Anthony Scott for 5 yds for a TD, (Davis Plowman KICK)

  5. WCU
    Q2TD
    DNDetrez Newsome

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    Detrez Newsome run for 13 yds for a TD, (Christian Stewart KICK)

  6. ECU
    Q2TD
    QJQuay Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-27

    Philip Nelson pass complete to Quay Johnson for 4 yds for a TD, (Davis Plowman KICK)

  7. ECU
    Q3TD
    ASAnthony Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-33

    Anthony Scott run for 3 yds for a TD, (Davis Plowman KICK)

  8. ECU
    Q3TD
    JWJimmy Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-39

    Philip Nelson pass complete to Jimmy Williams for 31 yds for a TD, (Davis Plowman KICK)

  9. ECU
    Q3TD
    ASAnthony Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-45

    Philip Nelson pass complete to Anthony Scott for 18 yds for a TD, (Davis Plowman KICK)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Philip Nelson (151) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +18.75 EPA
  • Tyrie Adams (2717) — 0.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +2.91 EPA
  • James Summers (151) — 0.0 yds · +1.54 EPA/play +1.54 EPA

Rushing

  • Detrez Newsome (2717) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
  • Tyrie Adams (2717) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
  • Anthony Scott (151) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

  • Zay Jones (151) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
  • Anthony Scott (151) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA
  • Terryon Robinson (2717) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Philip Nelson1513287.5%05+0.59+18.75
Tyrie Adams27172254.5%00+0.13+2.91
James Summers1511100.0%00+1.54+1.54
Wes Holcombe2717333.3%00-0.49-1.46

Team EPA comparison

StatWCUECU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q115100Field goal
Q1271730+2.27Ended
Q115170+0.11Ended
Q115110+1.17Rush TD
Q1271750+0.24Ended
Q115180+4.04Ended
Q12717110-0.07Interception
Q215110+4.66Pass TD
Q2271720-0.22Ended
Q215170+3.24Pass TD
Q2271750-0.64Punt
Q215160+2.70Ended
Q2271710+2.96Rush TD
Q215120-0.13Ended
Q2271730+0.53Ended
Q215130-2.35Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Tyrie Adams pass complete to Terryon Robinson for 48 yds to the ECaro 30 for a 1ST down (+5.95 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · TEAM punt blocked by Devaris Brunson blocked by Devaris Brunson Jordan Williams return for no gain to the WCaro 27 Jordan Williams fumbled, recovered by WCaro Avery Worsham (+5.08 EPA)
  3. Q3 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass complete to Zay Jones for 11 yds to the WCaro 18 for a 1ST down (-4.91 EPA)
  4. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Zay Jones 21 Yd pass from Philip Nelson (Davis Plowman Kick) (+4.66 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Tyrie Adams run for 12 yds to the ECaro 39 for a 1ST down EAST CAROLINA Penalty, personal foul (DaShaun Amos) to the ECaro 46 for a 1ST down (+3.66 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Tyrie Adams pass intercepted Travon Simmons return for 7 yds to the ECaro 11 (-3.37 EPA)
  7. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass complete to Zay Jones for 33 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)
  8. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Philip Nelson pass complete to Anthony Scott for 32 yds to the WCaro 8 for a 1ST down (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (52–7) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Philip Nelson (151) — yds, 5 TD.
  • EPA edge: WCU at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Carolina Catamounts vs East Carolina Pirates?

Western Carolina Catamounts 7, East Carolina Pirates 52 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 7–52.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869505.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Philip Nelson (151) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Carolina Catamounts at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Western Carolina Catamounts

Now 0-1 L

East Carolina Pirates

Now 1-0 W