UH quarterback Clayton Tune has thrown for more than 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2021. | Courtesy of UH athletics

Houston looks to make it six wins in a row and stay perfect in American Athletic Conference play as the Cougars host East Carolina at TDECU Stadium.

Follow along with our live scoring updates throughout the game:

Second Quarter (3:12): Houston 24, East Carolina 10

After a fumble recovered by UH inside ECU territory, Tune found sophomore receiver Nathaniel Dell for a 14-yard touchdown in the back of the end zone to put the Cougars up two scores late in the second quarter.

First Quarter (1:38): Houston 17 , East Carolina 10

Following a strip sack by UH senior defensive lineman David Anenih, the Cougars were able to convert on a 5-play 32-yard drive that ended with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Tune to Trahan to give the Cougars their first lead of the night.

First Quarter (5:34): East Carolina 10, Houston 10

The Cougars came right back at the Pirates, scoring on a 98-yard kick return for a touchdown from senior cornerback Marcus Jones to tie the game up at 10 a piece.

The touchdown is Jones’ third returned special teams touchdown of the season.

First Quarter (5:46): East Carolina 10, Houston 3

The Pirates answered the Cougar field goal almost immediately with a 3-play 78-yard drive that was capped off with a 40-yard touchdown pass from ECU junior quarterback Holton Ahlers to sophomore wide receiver Jsi Hatfield.

ECU has now scored on both of their opening drives.

First Quarter (6:56): Houston 3, East Carolina 3

UH marched down field and answered the ECU score with 21-yard field goal of their own that was set up by a 20-yard completion from junior quarterback Clayton Tune to junior tight end Christian Trahan.

First Quarter (11:39): East Carolina 3, Houston 0

ECU opened the game up with a 33-yard field goal after being stopped deep inside UH territory  to cap off a 60-yard drive.

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“Live Score: UH takes on East Carolina” was originally posted on The Cougar