South Carolina never led in Saturday's nonconference matchup at East Carolina until the game was over. A 20-17 loss to the Gamecocks was a disappointing outcome for the Pirates, who were ahead 14-0 until a USC pick six late in the first half. ECU coach Mike Houston was glad to see a crowd of 40,816. The largest attendance last year at home during the pandemic restrictions … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina made the first play Saturday, but South Carolina made the last one — a 36-yard field goal by Parker White as time expired to give the Gamecocks a 20-17 nonconference win. "Hats off to their kicker," said Pirates coach Mike Houston. "That was a big-time kick at the end. ... I've seen a lot of those missed." Before some in the crowd of 40,816 had … [Read more...]

East Carolina played before a crowd of 36,752 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte in a 33-19 loss to Appalachian State on Sept. 2. The season opener drew a larger crowd, by almost 30,000, than attendance for any Pirates game during the COVID limitations of the 2020 season. "It was a great stage to play on," said ECU coach Mike Houston.."After last season, having … [Read more...]

CHARLOTTE — Appalachian State put an impressive package on display in a 33-19 win over East Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in the season opener for both clubs on Thursday night. The Mountaineers have 17 returning starters from a 9-3 team and proved to be kings of the Queen City with a 487-376 lead in total yardage. The Pirates had the early … [Read more...]