East Carolina turns five Pitt miscues into Military Bowl triumph Reuters | Published on: Dec 28, 2025 02:48 am IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link East Carolina turns five Pitt miscues into Military Bowl triumph FOOTBALL-NCAAF-ECU-PITT/RECAP Anthony Smith caught two long touchdown passes, Nick Mazzie kicked three field goals and East Carolina took advantage of five Pitt turnovers to win the Military Bowl, 23-17, on Saturday in Annapolis, Md. Chaston Ditta, making his first start at quarterback, threw for two touchdowns among his eight completions. He accounted for 177 passing yards as the Pirates won the Military Bowl against an Atlantic Coast Conference foe for the second year in a row.
