GREENVILLE — East Carolina closed pre-Christmas nonconference play with a 76-68 win over Grambling State in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Thursday night. ECU began to overcome a 31-19 deficit with a 9-0 run to close the first half. The Pirates (6-5) went ahead to stay on a jumper by freshman Shawn Williams that provided a 54-53 lead with 8:28 remaining. B.J. … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — Andrien White scored 30 points for Charlotte as the 49ers overcame a 31-26 halftime deficit to defeat East Carolina 69-50 in a nonconference contest in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Monday night. The Pirates struggled shooting as a three-game winning streak under interim coach Michael Perry was halted. ECU was 22 of 66 from the field for 33.3 percent, … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina came from 17 points down in the second half for a 69-66 win over Campbell in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Monday night. "This game wasn't handed to us," said Isaac Fleming, who led the Pirates (5-4) with 19 points. "We had to take it." ECU trailed 42-30 at halftime and the Camels' lead grew to 51-34 five minutes into the second … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — Kentrell Barkley had 17 points and 14 rebounds as East Carolina took a 63-57 win over Delaware State on Saturday in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. "I'm just trying to be a leader and make plays to help us win," Barkley said. "I'm trying to stay active on offense and defense and give 110 percent." Interim coach Michael Perry improved to 2-0 since taking … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina head basketball coach Jeff Lebo announced his resignation effective immediately Wednesday afternoon. The Pirates have stumbled out of the gates this season to a 2-4 record, including a humbling home loss on Sunday to North Carolina A&T. Assistant coach Michael Perry has accepted the role as interim head coach, said ECU athletic director Jeff … [Read more...]