GREENVILLE — East Carolina won its 26th consecutive season-opening basketball game, 92-89, over Georgia Southern on Tuesday night before a crowd of 3,259 in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. Isaiah Mbeng and Eli Delaurier each made two free throws for the Pirates in the last five seconds. Jordan Riley had 22 points on nine for 17 field goal shooting in 33 minutes before … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSECU hosts Georgia Southern to tip off hoops
East Carolina opens the 2025-26 basketball season against Georgia Southern in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Tuesday at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). The Pirates are coming off a 19-14 season, but lost primary scorers R.J. Felton, who averaged 18.8 points, and C.J. Walker (16.7). Jordan Riley (14.5) is the top returning scorer for ECU. Pirates coach Mike Schwartz put a premium … [Read more...]
Game Week VideoBlake Harrell presser
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell fielded questions from reporters at his Monday press conference. He praised both the offensive and defensive efforts in the Pirates' 45-14 Saturday road victory over American Conference foe Temple before turning his attention this Saturday's league game with cross-state rival Charlotte at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (3:00 p.m., ESPN+). Harrell noted … [Read more...]
AMERICAN NOTESAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of week 10 scores and notable individual performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and week 11 schedule. WEEK 10 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 30 UTSA 48, Tulane 26 * Friday, October 31 Memphis 38, Rice 14 * Saturday, November 1 North Texas 31, Navy 17 * Army 20, Air Force 17 UConn 38, UAB 19 East … [Read more...]
Special FeatureChilly in Philly
Expect a cool autumn afternoon with mostly dry conditions at Lincoln Field in Philadelphia on Saturday as East Carolina and host Temple clash in an American Conference football game (2:00 p.m., ESPN+). Wind will be from the west at 14 mph with possible gusts. There will be a mix of clouds and sunshine. The thermometer will hover in the 50s during the contest but may feel … [Read more...]