CHARLOTTE — East Carolina’s hopes of making the American Conference tournament took a hit Saturday with a 68-56 league loss at Charlotte. The 49ers grabbed the initial lead on a 3-pointer by Arden Conyers and maintained the upper hand the rest of the way. The Pirates are 9-18 overall and 4-10 in league play. ECU … Continue reading BASKETBALL NEWSCharlotte turns back Pirates, 68-56