PHILADELPHIA — Temple held off an East Carolina comeback for a 75-67 American Conference win on Wednesday night despite a game-high 29 points by Jordan Riley, a former Owls player. The Pirates (5-10), who had not played in a week, lost their third straight and slipped to 0-2 in league play. Temple (11-5, 3-0 American) was on top, 36-21, at the half and had its biggest … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSTulane closes strong for 79-70 win at ECU
GREENVILLE — Tulane closed on a 13-3 run for a 79-70 win at East Carolina on Wednesday in the American Conference opener for both clubs. The Pirates went without a field goal over the last 3:20 in falling to 5-9. The Green Wave (10-4) made 18 of 28 free throws, including nine of 13 by Rowan Brumbaugh, who hit nine of 13 from the line as he scored 19 points. "Them … [Read more...]
Special FeatureECU set for chilly Military Bowl
East Carolina will meet Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, MD, today at 11 a.m. (ESPN). The forecast is calling for a temperature of 39 degrees at kickoff, a contrast to the mid-70s when the Pirates closed the regular season at Florida Atlantic with a 42-3 win on Nov. 29. There is a zero percent chance of rain at the bowl matchup with a … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
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...]