GREENVILLE, N.C., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Tyrod Taylor ran for a touchdown and Matt Waldron kicked three field goals Thursday, carrying No. 24 Virginia Tech past the East Carolina Pirates 16-3.
Taylor, the Hokies' quarterback, scored on a 13-yard run and completed 17 passes for 137 yards in the non-conference game.
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Waldron's kicks were from 31, 41 and 22 yards.
Ben Hartman booted a 24-yard field goal for the Pirates.
Virginia Tech is 6-3, East Carolina 5-4.