GREENVILLE — East Carolina moved out to a 42-21 lead at the half and got 22 points from freshman Jayden Gardner in defeating Maryland-Eastern Shore, 70-47, in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Sunday. The Pirates got 10 points each from Shawn Williams, Seth LeDay and K.J. Davis in improving to 6-4 with their second… [ Continue Reading ]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina overcame a 13-point deficit in the second half for an 83-81 win over Appalachian State in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Friday night. Jayden Gardner had 22 points and 11 rebounds for ECU (5-4). Seth Leday had 18 points and nine rebounds. A tip-in by LeDay gave the Pirates an… [ Continue Reading ]

East Carolina visits N.C. State for a noon kickoff today. The forecast is calling for a temperature of 59 degrees with 72 percent humidity, a zero percent chance of precipitation and wind out of the southeast at two miles per hour at the start of the nonconference contest. By game’s end the temperature is expected… [ Continue Reading ]

WILMINGTON — East Carolina never led in a 95-86 loss at nonconference rival UNC-Wilmington on Tuesday night. The Pirates fell to 4-4 despite 30 points and 15 rebounds from freshman Jayden Gardner. The Seahawks (4-4) jumped out to a 5-0 lead and were on top 46-35 at the half. Jeantal Cylla had 20 points and… [ Continue Reading ]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina rallied from a 43-33 deficit with 10:46 remaining to pull within 52-51 on a tip-in by Isaac Fleming with 1:01 left before falling to visiting High Point, 55-52, on Saturday night. Denny Slay hit two free throws for the Panthers (3-3) with 41 seconds to go. Freshman Jayden Gardner led ECU… [ Continue Reading ]