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Scores twice in Saturday's win Riles hauled in all three targets for 57 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-3 victory versus Norfolk State.

Impact Riles got his 2024 season off to a good start, scoring two touchdowns in Saturday's blowout win. He caught a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter and then a 32-yarder in the fourth. It was a very positive start to the season for a player that caught just nine passes for 30 yards in 10 games last season. Pirates' tight ends were targeted nine times and caught three touchdowns Saturday, a sign that new quarterback Jake Garcia likes throwing to the position.

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Participates in Wednesday practice Riles (knee) participated in East Carolina's team practice Wednesday, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Despite undergoing knee surgery during the spring, Riles was expected back for preseason camp in August, and that has come to fruition. The tight end's first season was not too shabby for a freshman, nine receptions for 30 yards across his six games.

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