HARRISONBURG, VA — Host James Madison outscored East Carolina for a 99-89 win on Saturday as Darius Banks had 22 points for the Dukes. JMU (5-3) hit 31 of 52 field goal attempts for 59.6 percent. "I'm very disappointed in the way we guarded," said Pirate coach Joe Dooley. "We didn't guard the dribble and they were able to get downhill. Our offensive stats were good enough … [Read more...]

The forecast looks favorable for a typical fall afternoon as East Carolina hosts Tulsa today for a noon kickoff. Conditions at the outset are expected to be 51 degrees with 48 percent humidity, little chance of rain and wind from the north at eight miles per hour. Significant changes aren't projected as the American Athletic Conference contest continues. By game's end, the … [Read more...]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — East Carolina fell 77-69 to Rice on Sunday as the Owls overcame a 32-27 halftime deficit in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase. The score was tied at 49 when Drew Peterson scored five straight points for Rice (6-3) and the Owls maintained a lead the remainder of the game. Junior guard Tyrie Jackson led ECU (2-5) with 20 points. Sophomore Jayden … [Read more...]

NASSAU, Bahamas — After falling behind 53-30 with under 16 minutes remaining, East Carolina cut Missouri-Kansas City's lead to 72-68 on two free throws by Brandon Suggs with 47 seconds left on Saturday night in the Bahamas Showcase semifinals. A 3-pointer by Bitumba Baruti that would have gotten the Pirates within a point with 12 seconds to go was off the mark. Rob Whitfield … [Read more...]