COVID hits keep coming … Pirates MBB Game At Houston Postponed … ECU track and field to compete in Darius Dixon Invitational …Women’s basketball to travel for rematch versus Temple … ECU SB Opens 2021 With Friday Doubleheader At Furman … ECU celebrates milestone victory for Dooley … ECU volleyball team opens season with loss to defending AAC champs … Zach Agnos focusing more on infield work in second year with Pirates … A rare disease, a covid diagnosis, a painful decision: The death of basketball coach Lew Hill … NC Central to cut its baseball program due to the coronavirus pandemic … Daytona 500 starting order: Austin Cindric, Kaz Grala secure spots after Daytona Duels … Carolina Hurricanes bounce back for 5-3 victory over the Dallas Stars … No crowds, but Australian Open will continue during lockdown

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Basketball News
COVID hits keep coming Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

• Pirates MBB Game At Houston Postponed
• ECU T&F Wraps Indoor Season At Darius Dixon Memorial
• ECU SB Opens 2021 With Friday Doubleheader At Furman
• Cincinnati Edges East Carolina VB, 3-1
• ECU Hosts Houston In AAC WSoc Opener
• Pirates Prepare To Open 2021 LAX Season

The East Carolinian

• ECU track and field to compete in Darius Dixon Invitational
• ECU set for opening day rematch against Furnam
• Women’s basketball to travel for rematch versus Temple

WNCT 9

• ECU celebrates milestone victory for Dooley
• AAC announces ECU-Houston men’s basketball game postponed due to COVID-19
• ECU volleyball team opens season with loss to defending AAC champs

247 Sports

• ECU baseball season preview: Bullpen
• Redshirt Freshman Report: Traveon Freshwater
• UPDATE: ECU vs. Houston postponed
• Zach Agnos focusing more on infield work in second year with Pirates

ECU-Houston rematch postponed Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

UH men’s basketball games vs. Memphis, ECU postponed The Daily Cougar

Foes’ COVID-19 issues postpone UH’s next two basketball games Houston Chronicle

A rare disease, a covid diagnosis, a painful decision: The death of basketball coach Lew Hill Washington Post

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

• The American Announces Pair of Men’s Basketball Postponements
• Wichita State, Houston, Cincinnati All Start American Play 1-0
• Tulsa’s Chris Paul Named to NCAA Board of Governors Committee to Promote Cultural Diversity and Equity
• 2021 Women’s Lacrosse Season Begins Friday

The Latest: Memphis-Houston men’s basketball game postponed The Associated Press

Memphis basketball on pause due to positive COVID-19 tests. Here’s what we know. USA Today

UH win over USF a sample of its potential: ‘We still have a high ceiling’ The Daily Cougar

Cincinnati Enquirer

•  UC set to play first home game in 41 days
•  UC game at Memphis postponed due to COVID-19

Tampa Bay Times

• Urban Meyer says Charlie Strong was his ‘first hire’ with Jaguars
• USF football adds home game against Howard in 2022

Orlando Sentinel

• UCF AD Terry Mohajir agrees to a 5-year, $4.3 million deal
• New UCF AD Terry Mohajir excited to be a Knight
• UCF introduces new athletic director Terry Mohajir
• UCF podcast: Discussing new AD Terry Mohajir

Changing course: Tulane stops taking quick 3s at coach Ron Hunter’s behest NOLA.com

Back at work, SMU coach Tim Jankovich details debilitating COVID-19 experience that caused him to miss 6 games Dallas Morning News

 Memphis basketball game at Houston postponed Memphis Commercial Appeal

Houston Chronicle

• UH guard Quentin Grimes named to Naismith Trophy midseason team
• Foes’ COVID-19 issues postpone UH’s next two basketball games

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

• NC Central to cut its baseball program due to the coronavirus pandemic
• Why Mack Brown calls Larry Porter ‘the perfect choice’ to be UNC’s RB coach

Charleston Post Courier

• SC State to carry on with spring football after MEAC opts out
• Charleston Southern ranks 3rd in Big South spring football preseason poll
• 7 Clemson football breakout candidates for the 2021 season

For this college football team, covid means the season starts in February — with Senior Day Washington Post

New York Times

• For This College Athlete, Covid-19 Was Just the Start of a Nightmare
• Valparaiso U. Drops Crusader as Mascot, Citing Ties to Hate Groups

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Georgia Tech can shoot for a change but dim NCAA hopes look the same
• Georgia State beats rival Georgia Southern to end losing streak
• Georgia Tech needs Jordan Usher’s scoring, energy against Clemson
• Georgia Tech-Boston College game delayed one day to Wednesday