Western Carolina at East Carolina

Saturday, September 1, 1979 Share

East Carolina beat Western Carolina 31–⁠6. It was their fourth meeting; after it, East Carolina led the series 4–⁠0.

AwayWestern Carolina6–⁠5 in 1979

HomeEast Carolina7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 85°F, low 70°F, 2.78 in. of rainAttendance 25,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

East Carolina 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

East Carolina leads 7–⁠0 in seven meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2016	East Carolina 52, Western Carolina 7
1981	East Carolina 42, Western Carolina 6
1980	East Carolina 24, Western Carolina 14
1979	East Carolina 31, Western Carolina 6
1978	East Carolina 14, Western Carolina 6
1976	East Carolina 24, Western Carolina 17