Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina’s 42-20 loss to Houston on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.)

True freshman quarterback Holton Ahlers warms up before giving the Pirates a much-needed offensive spark. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Houston junior Ed Oliver (10) is expected to be a high draft choice. (Photo by Al Myatt)

ECU quarterback Kingsley Ifedi (2) is pressured by 2017 Outland Trophy winner Ed Oliver (10) of the Cougars. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Running back Anthony Scott (3) talks with position coach Jason Nichols. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Nate Harvey was in on a team-high seven tackles, including 3.5 for losses. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Jake Verity kicked two field goals, including this one from 33 yards. (Photo by Al Myatt)

ECU achieved its objective of getting Trevon Brown more involved in the execution of the game plan. The senior stalwart had 13 catches for 153 yards with one TD. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Basketball great Lester Lyons was part of the new Hall of Fame class. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Running back Chris Johnson was MVP of the 2007 Hawaii Bowl and went on to an outstanding career in the NFL. (Photo by Al Myatt)

New Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Creech, who played on the 1972 Southern Conference champion football team, is recognized. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Mark Hessert (left) of the Pirate Club with former ECU basketball coach Eddie Payne prior to halftime ceremonies. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Reid Herring passed for 229 yards but had two interceptions and no touchdowns. (Photo by Al Myatt)