GREENVILLE — Jayshayne Woodard drove and scored with 10 seconds left to lift East Carolina to an 80-79 American Athletic Conference win over Temple in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday night. R.J. Felton had 23 points and 12 rebounds as ECU improved to 9-7 overall and 1-2 in the AAC. The Pirates rallied from a 50-40 deficit over the last 15:52. "Basketball … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSECU has stat advantages in loss to FAU
GREENVILLE — East Carolina had some pronounced statistical advantages in taking Florida Atlantic to the buzzer in a 78-76 American Athletic Conference loss at home on Sunday. The Pirates had a 44-30 lead in rebounding and shot 16 more free throws. ECU trailed 31-18 with 7:54 left in the first half, but rallied to lead, 59-54, with 10:57 to go. Jayshayne Woodard had a … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSUSF holds off Pirates in AAC opener
TAMPA — East Carolina trailed by 20 points with 14 minutes left before rallying within five points four times in a 75-69 loss at South Florida on Tuesday in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. ECU (8-6) trailed, 34-25, at the half. "We have to find a way to put the ball in the basket a little better to not dig those holes," said Coach Mike Shwartz on … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
East Carolina (7-5) takes on N.C. State (6-6) in the Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. (ESPN). The temperature at kickoff is expected to be 48 degrees with a 60 percent chance of rain and wind from the south at five miles per hour. The forecast is calling for conditions to remain steady throughout the contest — 48 degrees, 60 … [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 Military Bowl showdown with N.C. State. The teams clash on Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD (5:45 p.m., ESPN). ECU carries a 7-5 record into the game while the Wolfpack is 6-6. Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff … [Read more...]