News and Notes from East Carolina, Conference USA and Beyond

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The Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch has reported that Marshall football player Hiram Moore has been suspended for Saturday's season opener at West Virginia following his arrest on four misdemeanor charges early Saturday morning.

A senior wide receiver from Huntington, Moore was arrested by Huntington Police officers on charges of first offense driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, obstructing a police officer and driving on a suspended license, according to Cabell County Magistrate Court records. He was arraigned early Saturday, and his bond was set at $9,100.

Thundering Herd coach Mark Snyder announced the suspension on Saturday, expressing disappointment in Moore's conduct.

Moore led Marshall wide receivers last season with 53 catches for 630 yards and four touchdowns.

Memphis football coach Tommy West has announced that walk-ons Michael Spurlock and Jake Kasser have been placed on scholarship, according to an announcement on the Tigers' athletic website.

Kasser and Spurlock join Derek Clenin and Stephen Schuh on the growing list of Memphis area walk-ons who have earned scholarships in the last two years. Schuh was presented a scholarship last fall, and Clenin worked his way to a scholarship this past spring.

A senior linebacker, Spurlock played in 11 games last season, starting in two contests. He had his first career start on the road at Tennessee and had a breakout game, registering 10 tackles. He finished his junior campaign with 18 tackles and one sack. Spurlock came to the Tigers in 2003 after playing at Houston High in Germantown.

Also on the defensive side, Kasser has lettered the last two seasons in the secondary. He played in 11 games last year, starting in the first three contests.

Kasser missed the Motor City Bowl after suffering a knee injury in practice following the regular season finale against Marshall. He ended the year with 21 tackles and a fumble recovery. He returned to the field for spring practice and was able to fully participate in all drills. Kasser prepped at Germantown High.

Memphis will provide the opposition for East Carolina's first home game of the 2006 season at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16.

Virginia Tech won the East Carolina Invitational after a 3-1 victory over the host Pirates on Saturday night at Minges Coliseum, according to a university athletic media relations release.

Hokies freshman Taylor Parrish earned tournament MVP honors with 44 total kills and eight digs in three matches.

East Carolina (1-2) opened up the match hot, scoring eight straight points before forcing a Virginia Tech timeout. The Hokies (3-0) fought back midway through the game, but junior outside hitter Kelley Wernert's seven kills helped the Pirates take game one 30-27. The Hokies and Pirates battled in the final three games, but Virginia Tech won all three, taking the match and the tournament title.

The Pirates tallied 82 digs in the loss, while the Hokies tallied 66. Wernert collected her third straight double-double with 17 kills and 12 digs. Freshman outside hitter Stephanie Turner also recorded a double-double, on 12 kills and 21 digs, both career-highs. Turner added seven blocks on the night. Sophomore middle blocker Mignon Dubenion tallied a career-high seven blocks, earning her all-tournament honors. Freshman setter Hannah Fenker collected a career-best 14 digs on the night.

Sarah Munoz led the Hokies with 14 kills, while Parrish and Katie Esbrook each added 11. Amanda Cloyd recorded 22 digs on the evening. Michelle Lang and Esbrook were also named to the all-tournament team.

In the third match of the day, Furman defeated William & Mary 3-0. The Paladins (2-1) were led by Chibuzo Aguocha, who tallied 17 kills and nine digs. Stephanie Smith tallied 18 digs, while Courtney Stewardson recorded 11 and Whitney Purser adding 10. The Tribe (0-3) were led by Lindsay Pflugner who had 12 kills and 13 digs. Jill Nowadly collected 13 digs on the night. Aguocha and Nicole Palazzo of Furman made the all-tournament team.

East Carolina returns to action Sept. 1 as the team travels to Charlottesville, VA, for the University of Virginia Tournament. The Pirates will face Wright State Friday night at 5 p.m. and will play Georgetown Saturday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. before facing host Virginia Saturday night at 7 p.m.

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