Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the second episode of Pirate Talk, a podcast devoted to year-round discussion of all things related to topics of interest to East Carolina fans. In this episode, Myatt and Monroe analyze the potential impact on the Pirates of the comings and goings through the two-way door represented by the college football transfer portal. The exits of a … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates rebound to end losing streak
DENTON, TX — East Carolina ended a 7-game losing with a 63-59 American Conference victory at North Texas on Friday afternoon in a game that was rescheduled from Saturday night to allow the Pirates to get home ahead of a winter storm. ECU coach Mike Schwartz cited rebounding as the primary focus in his postgame remarks on the Pirate radio network. ECU had a commanding … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSWichita State rolls to win over Pirates
WICHITA, KS — Wichita State took the lead on a 3-pointer by Karon Boyd just 24 seconds into an American Conference matchup with East Carolina on Wednesday night and the Shockers went on to a 77-60 win. The hosts never trailed. The lead was 26-8 within seven minutes of the tipoff and the Pirates never got the margin to single digits. "They were absolutely on fire," said … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSCharlotte holds off ECU rally, 73-70
GREENVILLE — Charlotte extended East Carolina's losing streak to six games with a 73-70 American Conference win on Sunday. The 49ers had a 14-point lead at 45-31 with 10:20 remaining. The Pirates surged within 71-70 on a 3-pointer by Demitri Gardner with 11 seconds left. Anton Bonke made two free throws for the visitors with eight seconds to go. Jordan Riley got up a … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSSouth Florida tops Pirates, 82-71
TAMPA — Host South Florida kept East Carolina winless in the American Conference despite double-doubles by Jordan Riley and Giovanni Emejuru on Wednesday night. The Bulls (11-6, 3-1 American) dealt the Pirates (5-12, 0-4) their fifth straight loss, 82-71. Riley had 25 points and 10 rebounds. Emejuru added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Eli DeLaurier had 10 points off the … [Read more...]