High Point Tops East Carolina Women's Basketball 67-54
High Point rallied past East Carolina in a Wednesday double-header game played in Greenville, N.C.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Basketball
High Point defeated East Carolina women's basketball 67-54 on Wednesday evening in Greenville, N.C. The game was the second of a double-header, and East Carolina entered it after an 82-49 loss to Liberty on Saturday.
Why it matters
The result extends East Carolina's losing stretch following its Saturday defeat to Liberty and gives local fans a view of the team's early-season form. It also shows that forcing turnovers did not translate into scoring for the home side.
High Point's 67-54 win came after East Carolina scored just six first-quarter points against High Point's 17, and the home team trailed 32-23 at halftime. The available figures do not include a full turnover tally, though East Carolina forced several turnovers that it failed to convert into points.
The details
East Carolina hosted High Point on Wednesday evening as the second game of a double-header in Greenville, N.C. High Point built an early advantage in the first quarter and held a 32-23 lead at halftime before closing out the 67-54 final score. Jayla Hearp and Milly Dibua made shots in the fourth quarter for East Carolina.
Timeline
Saturday: East Carolina lost 82-49 to Liberty before the High Point game.
Wednesday evening, November 11, 2026: High Point defeated East Carolina 67-54 in Greenville, N.C.
The Stats
East Carolina's back-to-back losses, first 82-49 to Liberty on Saturday and then 67-54 to High Point on Wednesday, follow the Liberty loss directly. The second defeat in four days puts the team's early-season record under pressure as it heads into its next scheduled games.
The loss leaves East Carolina with a two-game skid on its schedule, which affects how the team's upcoming opponents and seeding will be viewed. Fans tracking the team's season can use the 67-54 result and the 82-49 Liberty loss to gauge where the program stands.
The takeaway
East Carolina's inability to turn forced turnovers into points was a key difference in the game and an area to watch in upcoming contests. Readers following the program can track whether that efficiency improves over the next several games.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Witn.
