GREENVILLE — Sophomore guard Tristen Newton scored 30 points on 10 of 16 field-goal shooting with six assists as East Carolina improved to 3-0 with a 95-79 win over Western Carolina in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Sunday. The Pirates made 34 of 66 from the field (51.5 percent), nine of 18 from beyond the arc (50 percent) and 18 of 22 free throws (81.8 percent). A … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates turn back Canisius
GREENVILLE — East Carolina looked substantially improved compared to its season opener in an 83-71 win over visiting Canisius on Friday night. One area in which the Pirates were markedly better was at the free throw line as ECU made 20 of 22 for 90.9 percent. The Pirates led by as many as 29 points in improving to 2-0. ECU made 28 of 60 field goal attempts for 46.7 … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Podcast
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as they look ahead to East Carolina's American Athletic Conference clash with Memphis on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (12 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, Myatt has … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
The weather will be clear and cool as East Carolina visits Memphis on Saturday for a kickoff at 11 a.m., local time (noon, ET). The temperature will be 45 degrees when the American Athletic Conference contest gets started. Humidity will be 51 percent and wind will be seven miles per hour from the West-Northwest. The temperature will warm to 48 degrees during the course of the … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates win season opener
GREENVILLE — East Carolina opened the 2021-22 basketball season on Tuesday night with a 70-62 win over South Carolina State in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. J.J. Miles had a game-high 18 points for the Pirates. Tristen Newton added 15 points. Arkansas transfer Vance Jackson had 12 points and 13 rebounds. Freshman Brandoin Johnson totaled 11 points and 13 … [Read more...]