WICHITA, KS — East Carolina sophomore Jayden Gardner posted game highs in points (29) and rebounds (10), but it wasn't enough for the Pirates to fulfill an upset bid at No. 24 Wichita State on Wednesday. The Shockers, 19.5-point favorites, managed a 75-69 win in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Wichita State (12-1) trailed 45-44 after a layup by … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina won its fourth straight game with an 82-74 come-from-behind victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum as sophomore Jayden Gardner had 25 points and 14 rebounds for the Pirates. ECU (6-7) faced deficits of 22-12 with 11:59 left in the first half and 42-34 one minute into the second half. A 14-0 run that … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina overcame a 10-point deficit early in the second half for a 60-56 nonconference win over Charlotte at Williams Arena in Minges Coliseum on Sunday. Sophomore Jayden Gardner had 23 points and seven rebounds as ECU (5-7) won its third straight. The Pirates outscored the 49ers (6-5) by 15 points during the 30 minutes and 40 seconds that Gardner was on … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina won its second straight game on Tuesday night in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, downing Maryland Eastern Shore, 71-57, as Jayden Gardner had 22 points and 13 rebounds. It was the fifth double-double of the season for Gardner. Freshman Brandon Suggs added 10 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for the Pirates (4-7) for his first collegiate … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina halted a 4-game losing streak with a 79-67 nonconference win over Campbell in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Saturday. Jayden Gardner had 22 points and four assists for the Pirates (3-7). Freshman Brandon Suggs had 16 points and nine rebounds as ECU came off an 11-day break for exams. The Pirates got 12 points from J.J. Miles. Freshman … [Read more...]