East Carolina takes on Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, FL, today at noon (ESPN+). While a cold snap engulfs the Carolinas with some areas remaining in the 40s, it will 75 degrees at Flagler Credit Union Stadium with 72 percent humidity at kickoff. Wind could be a factor with breezes ranging from 19 to 21 miles per hour from the East-Northeast during the American Conference … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSBonnies hold off ECU, 67-58
FORT MYERS, FL — St. Bonaventure topped East Carolina, 67-58, on Thursday despite a career-high 28 points by Jordan Riley. Riley hit nine of 17 field goal attempts, including four of six from beyond the arc, and was six of eight at the line. Tybo Bailey added 10 points, making three of six from the floor. The rest of the Pirates struggled with their shooting, going a … [Read more...]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOFAU play by play voice Ken LaVicka
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and Jason Tindal and featuring Florida Atlantic radio network broadcaster Ken LaVicka. They discuss the Saturday American Conference clash at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton between the Owls and East Carolina (12:00 p.m., ESPN+). It's the regular season finale for both teams. ECU (5-2 American, 7-4 overall), … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSLong Spartans make long day for ECU
FORT MYERS, FL —Michigan State remained unbeaten on Tuesday with an 89-56 win over East Carolina at Suncoast Arena. Jaxon Kohler led the Spartans (6-0) with 16 points on 6 of 6 field goal shooting, including 4 of 4 on threes in 21 minutes. The score was tied at 9 when Michigan State took control with a 21-5 run. The Pirates (2-4) committed 24 turnovers. "That's an … [Read more...]
AMERICAN NOTESAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of week 13 scores and notable individual performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and week 14 schedule. WEEK 13 SCOREBOARD Saturday, November 22 Tulsa 26, Army 25 * Georgia 35, Charlotte 3 UConn 48, Florida Atlantic 45 South Florida 48, UAB 18 * UTSA 58, East Carolina 24 * Tulane 37, Temple 13 * North … [Read more...]