WICHITA — R.J. Felton hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give East Carolina a 75-72 American Athletic Conference win at Wichita State on Saturday night. C.J. Walker had 28 points as the Pirates improved to 10-9 overall and 2-4 in the AAC going into a contest at Tulsa (8-10, 2-3 AAC) on Tuesday at 8 p.m. (ESPN+). The Shockers (11-7, 1-4) had tied the score at 72 on a dunk by … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — North Texas went on  a 21-5 run in the second half to top East Carolina, 69-60, on Tuesday night. The Pirates slipped to 9-9 overall and 1-4 in the American Athletic Conference despite 30 points from R.J. Felton, who made a heave from 60 feet as the game ended. The Mean Green (12-4, 3-1 AAC) was led by 22 points from Atin Wright. ECU had its largest lead … [Read more...]

MEMPHIS — East Carolina came from 18 points down to tie its American Athletic Conference contest at Memphis at 68 on Saturday before the No. 19 Tigers pulled out a 74-70 win at the FedEx Forum. Pirates coach Mike Schwartz cited 18 turnovers as ECU slipped to 9-8 overall and 1-3 in the AAC. "When we didn't turn the ball over, we scored at a very high rate," said Schwartz … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]