DALLAS — East Carolina absorbed its first loss, 70-55, in its American Athletic Conference opener at Southern Methodist on Wednesday night. Jayden Gardner led the Pirates (5-1) with 13 points in 31 minutes but left the game after going to the floor at the offensive end. ECU coach Joe Dooley said Gardner was bruised. The Pirates face James Madison (2-1) in Williams Arena … [Read more...]
AUDIO FEATUREJoe Dooley Talks SMU
East Carolina basketball coach Joe Dooley spoke with media via zoom on Monday in advance of the Pirates' American Athletic Conference opener at Southern Methodist on Wednesday at 8 p.m. (ESPN+). Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]
AUDIO FEATUREJake Verity Goes Pro
East Carolina kicker Jake Verity. the leading career scorer for the Pirates, discusses his decision to declare for the NFL draft after introductory remarks by ECU coach Mike Houston. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]
Basketball NewsPirates move to 5-0
GREENVILLE — East Carolina stayed unbeaten and kept North Florida winless with a 7-0 run in the last 43 seconds for a 73-67 victory on Thursday evening in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. Brandon Suggs drove and scored on Tristen Newton's assist for a 68-67 Pirates lead with 43 seconds to go and ECU (5-0) stayed on top the rest of the way. Jayden Gardner made two free … [Read more...]
Basketball NewsPirates pull away in OT
GREENVILLE — East Carolina got eight points from Jayden Gardner in overtime to take an 88-78 win over UNC-Wilmington in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Monday night. The nonconference rivalry featured some significant runs by both teams as ECU led 51-35 late in the first half but had to battle back from a 67-57 deficit with 7:26 to go. The Pirates tied the score at … [Read more...]