MEMPHIS — East Carolina withstood an overtime gamble to top Memphis, 30-29, and become bowl eligible at the Liberty Bowl on Saturday. The Tigers were unsuccessful on a 2-point conversion pass attempt to end the game in the first extra segment. The Pirates, who improved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the American Athletic Conference, took a 30-23 lead on the first possession of … [Read more...]

Whether it's the Cliff Moore practice facility or a stadium venue, there is a level of effort and execution that East Carolina coach Mike Houston knows is essential to success. The Pirates prepared properly before dispatching Temple, 45-3, in their most recent combat and will be looking to become bowl eligible at Memphis on Saturday (ESPN+, noon, ET). Houston shared … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina continued to progress as a program with a thorough 45-3 American Athletic Conference victory over Temple on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Pirates (5-4, 3-2 AAC) will have the opportunity to become bowl eligible for the first time since the 2014 season with a trip to Memphis next Saturday (ESPN+, noon, ET). "Really proud of the kids," … [Read more...]

East Carolina got through the demands of a shortened week to defeat visiting South Florida, 29-14, on Thursday night on ESPN. The Pirates improved to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the American Athletic Conference following a 31-24 overtime loss at Houston in a contest that was delayed five hours, 20 minutes on Oct. 23 due to lightning. "Well, it was obviously a very tough … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina held South Florida scoreless in the second half and got its offense going in the final 30 minutes for a 29-14 American Athletic Conference win at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in a rainy Thursday night game on ESPN. It was the 900th contest in the history of the Pirate program and the first time in six tries that ECU has beaten the Bulls at home. The … [Read more...]