Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_11214772_1 (semi_finalist__number2 VARCHAR, runner_up VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is the total number of semi-finalist #2 where runner-up is east carolina
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(semi_finalist__number2) FROM table_11214772_1 WHERE runner_up = "East Carolina"