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...]
BASKETBALL NEWSNo. 19 Memphis escapes Pirates
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...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates edge Temple, 80-79, on Woodard’s hoop
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...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates seek to avoid 0-3 start in league
Two competitive losses have put East Carolina in danger of dropping to 0-3 in the American Athletic Conference going into a league contest at home against Temple on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The matchup will be shown on ESPN+. The Pirates began AAC play with a 75-69 setback at South Florida on Dec. 31. Florida Atlantic held off ECU, 78-76, on Saturday in Williams Arena at … [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...]