GREENVILLE — Visiting South Carolina scored its last six points from the foul line over the final 37 seconds for a 68-62 nonconference win at East Carolina on Saturday. The Pirates (6-4) had erased an 11-point deficit at 23-12 with 9:34 left in the first half to lead 60-59 with 1:41 to go on a jumper by Bobby Pettiford. B.J. Mack knocked down a three to put the Gamecocks … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSECU wins ahead of SEC matchups
GREENVILLE — Double-doubles from Ezra Ausar and Brandon Johnson helped East Carolina to a 63-52 nonconference win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday evening in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. Ausar returned after sitting out a 74-66 win over UNC Wilmington on Thursday with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Johnson had 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Pirates improved to 6-3 … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSReport: Rebels aide to guide ECU offense
Ole Miss co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach John David Baker will reportedly be hired to coordinate East Carolina's offense. Baker's impending employment by the Pirates was revealed in a Friday evening report by Stephen Igoe of Hoist the Colours. The relatively quick staffing move comes after the mutual parting of ways between ECU and former offensive coordinator … [Read more...]
Postgame PresserAudio: Mike Schwartz
East Carolina coach Mike Schwartz spoke with reporters after the Pirates' 74-66 win over UNC-Wilmington on Thursday night, Nov. 30, 2023, at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Click media player below for audio. … [Read more...]
Postgame PresserAudio: Bobby Pettiford Jr., Kalib Lacount
East Carolina basketball players Bobby Pettiford Jr. and Kalib Lacount spoke with reporters after the Pirates' 74-66 win over UNC-Wilmington on Thursday night, Nov. 30, 2023, at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Click media player below for audio. … [Read more...]