Ryder Burton rallies UAB to 30-17 come-from-behind victory over East Carolina in OT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- , Ryder Burton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Rod Robinson II in overtime and Delvon Gulley followed with an 80-yard interception return to wrap up UAB’s come-from-behind 30-17 victory over East Carolina on Thursday night. East Carolina (3-3, 1-1 American Conference) used 14 plays to march 75 yards on the game's opening drive, scoring on Emory Williams ' 3-yard touchdown toss to Ray Ray Joseph Jr . for a 7-0 lead that held through the first quarter. Dawson Quarterman recovered a fumble by receiver Ismael Smith Flores in the end zone after a 16-yard pass from Willliams and the Pirates took a 14-0 lead 47 seconds into the second quarter. UAB (4-3, 2-1) cut it to 14-3 with six minutes left on Jonah Delange 's 41-yard field goal and the score stood at halftime.