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...]
BASKETBALL NEWS
BASKETBALL NEWS
Pirates rally past rivals
GREENVILLE — Comebacks have been an exciting aspect of second-year basketball coach Mike Schwartz's tenure at East Carolina. For the seventh time since taking over the program, Schwartz directed the Pirates to a win after trailing by 10 points or more. Bobby Pettiford Jr. scored 24 points as ECU came from 12 points down in the first half for a 74-66 win over … [Read more...]
Game Night Photos
ECU Hoops Gallery
Bonesville’s W.A. Myatt worked courtside in Williams Arena with his camera during East Carolina's 74-66 win over UNC-Wilmington on Thursday night, Nov. 30, 2023, at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
Postgame Presser
Audio: 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 Presser
Audio: 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...]