As a freshman on a Weddington High team that would eventually win the 2023 North Carolina state 4-A football title, Bryce Johnson went head-to-head daily in practice against a trio of future major college defenders. Johnson, an offensive lineman, reacted differently to the challenge of competing against defensive lineman Aiden Harris (South Carolina), linebacker Andrew… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here’s a summary of Week 10 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 11. WEEK 10 SCOREBOARD Thursday, November 5 Florida Atlantic 60, Texas-San Antonio 29* (ESPN) Friday, November 6 East Carolina 20, South Florida 17* (ESPN2) Saturday, November 7 Tulsa 60, Tulane… [ More… ]
BASKETBALL NEWSMan in mask leads Seahawks past Pirates, 78-75
GREENVILLE — UNC-Wilmington made its last nine field goal attempts in a 78-75 win at East Carolina on Saturday. “Unfortunately, late game shooter defense is what cost us the game,” said ECU coach Mike Schwartz on the Pirate radio network. The Seahawks (2-0) missed four free throw opportunities in the last 20 seconds, but ECU… [ More… ]
INSIDE GAME DAYConrad’s 55-yarder notches East Carolina win
GREENVILLE — Andrew Conrad was ready when his chance came, kicking a 55-yard field goal at the East end of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium as time expired to lift East Carolina to a 20-17 American Conference win over South Florida on Friday night. It was the first field goal attempt of the season for Conrad, who had… [ More… ]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina’s Friday night primetime challenge against South Florida. They break down the Pirates’ win over Temple last Saturday and preview the American Conference matchup between ECU and the Bulls at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (Friday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2). Myatt and… [ More… ]
Game Day ForecastShowers should cease
There is a 100 percent chance of rain in Greenville on Friday afternoon before East Carolina hosts South Florida at 7:30 p.m. Conditions in the forecast at kickoff include a 25 percent chance of a shower, 67 degrees, 87 percent humidity and wind from the northwest at three miles per hour. The chance of rain… [ More… ]
PURPLE & GOLD PRESS VIDEOUNCW Seahawks voice Mike Vacarro
Watch this episode of “Purple & Gold Press” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring UNC-Wilmington play by play announcer Mike Vaccaro. Both teams are 1-0 as Rosenbaum and Vaccaro preview the Saturday afternoon non-conference hoops matchup between the Seahawks and East Carolina at Minges Coliseum (2:00 p.m., ESPN+). UNCW routed Mount Olive 101-65 and the… [ More… ]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOUSF Bulls network voice Jim Lighthall
Watch this episode of “Blackbeard’s Alley” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring South Florida play by play announcer Jim Lighthall. They discuss the season to date and preview the Friday night primetime American Conference matchup between the Bulls (6-2, 2-2 American) and East Carolina (4–4, 2–2) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN2).
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates down USC-Upstate, 83-70, in opener
GREENVILLE — East Carolina downed South Carolina-Upstate, 83-70, in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Monday night as Texas-El Paso transfer Kaseem Watson had a game-high 17 points with seven rebounds. The Pirates won their 27th straight season opener as former Kent State standout Cian Medley had a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists.… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EASTNew Pirates set to get new hoops season started
The East Carolina basketball program has undergone an extensive makeover designed to return to the success of the 2024-25 season. The revitalized Pirate roster and staff will go on display Monday night when South Carolina-Upstate comes to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum for a 7 p.m. tipoff (ESPN+). ECU was 19-14 overall and 10-8 in… [ More… ]
PURPLE & GOLD PRESS VIDEOUSC-Upstate coach Marty Richter
Watch this episode of “Purple & Gold Press” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring third-year USC-Upstate coach Marty Richter. They touch on Richter’s positive memories of crossing paths with former East Carolina coaches Eddie Payne and Joe Dooley before previewing the Monday evening season opener between the Spartans and East Carolina at Minges Coliseum (7:00… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here’s a summary of Week 9 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 10. WEEK 9 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 29 North Texas 48, Florida Atlantic* 31 (ESPN) Friday, October 30 Tulane 38, Charlotte* 31 (OT) (ESPN2) Saturday, October 31 Notre Dame 35, Navy… [ More… ]
INSIDE GAME DAYPirates avoid late-game goblins to top Temple
GREENVILLE — East Carolina’s 17-9 American Conference win at home over Temple was not without its scary prospects on Halloween, especially in light of how the Pirates had been trending. As in Thursday night overtime road losses at Alabama-Birmingham and Memphis in the previous two games, ECU built a 14-point lead. This time, the Pirates… [ More… ]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina’s American Conference challenge against Temple. They delve into the Pirates’ back-to-back overtime losses to UAB and Memphis and break down the Saturday opportunity for ECU to change its fortunes at the Owls’ expense at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (3:00… [ More… ]
Game Day ForecastConditions a treat for Halloween
East Carolina hosts Temple today at 3 p.m. and the weather looks ideal. The forecast is calling for mostly clear conditions at kickoff with 79 degrees, 38 percent humidity and wind from the Northeast at nine miles per hour. By completion of the American Conference contest, the thermometer will dip to 63 degrees with 49… [ More… ]