LAKELAND, FL — East Carolina was edged down the stretch by a Southeastern Conference opponent for the second straight game as Florida topped the Pirates, 70-65, at the RP Funding Center on Thursday night. The Pirates trailed, 35-24, with 2:54 left in the first half, but rallied within 62-61 on a jumper by Cam Hayes … Continue reading BASKETBALL NEWSGators edge ECU, 70-65