Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they preview East Carolina's Saturday battle with Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl (11:00 a.m., ESPN). They analyze how the game may play out in the wake of transfer portal defections. ECU (8-4 overall, 6-2 American) and the Panthers (8-4, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) will face each other for the first time … [Read more...]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOPittsburgh Sports Now writer Harry Psaros
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Harry Psaros, senior writer for Pittsburgh Sports Now. They discuss the Saturday Military Bowl clash at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis between Pitt and East Carolina (11:00 a.m., ESPN). ECU (8-4 overall, 6-2 American) and the Panthers (8-4, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) will … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSNo. 12 UNC subdues Pirates
CHAPEL HILL — Shooting statistics told the story as No. 12 North Carolina took a 99-51 win over visiting East Carolina on Monday night. The Tar Heels (12-1) made 34 of 63 field goal attempts for 54 percent while ECU (5-8) was limited to 19 of 73 from the floor for 26 percent. The Pirates made just two of 22 from beyond the arc for 9.1 percent while the Tar Heels were 12 … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPurple and gold too much for Blue Hose
GREENVILLE — Jordan Riley scored 24 points and Gio Emejuru added 21 as East Carolina subdued Presbyterian, 74-53, on Wednesday night in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum The Pirates scored the first seven points and never trailed. ECU hit 24 of 44 field goal attempts for 54.5 percent. Riley was eight for 14 and Emejuru was nine for 11. Tybo Bailey had 12 points, going … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSPortal beckons Houser, Smith, Conner
East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal in January 2026 for his final year of eligibility, multiple outlets reported Monday. It marked his second transfer since entering the college ranks. He will also opt out of the upcoming Go Bowling Military Bowl against Pittsburgh. Two of his top targets headed towards the portal with him … [Read more...]