GREENVILLE — Coming off a 24-day layoff, East Carolina regrouped from an early deficit to put forth a competitive effort before falling to Central Florida, 64-60, on Thursday night. The Knights led 24-11 midway the first half before the Pirates closed within two points twice in the second half, the last time at 59-57 on a dunk by Tremont Robinson-White off a UCF … [Read more...]
Basketball News
Presser: ECU-UCF Audio Segment #1
Joe Dooley Postgame
East Carolina basketball coach Joe Dooley spoke with reporters via zoom on Thursday night, Mar. 4, 2021, after the Pirates were defeated by Central Florida 64-60 at Williams Arena/Minges Coliseum. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]
Presser: ECU-UCF Audio Segment #2
Jayden Gardner Postgame
East Carolina basketball basketball player Jayden Gardner spoke with reporters via zoom on Thursday night, Mar. 4, 2021, after the Pirates were defeated by Central Florida 64-60 at Williams Arena/Minges Coliseum. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]
Presser: ECU-UCF Audio Segment #3
Tristen Newton Postgame
East Carolina basketball basketball player Tristen Newton spoke with reporters via zoom on Thursday night, Mar. 4, 2021, after the Pirates were defeated by Central Florida 64-60 at Williams Arena/Minges Coliseum. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST
ECU hoops returns — but still missing players
East Carolina basketball coach Joe Dooley discussed his team's return to play from a COVID pause as the Pirates host Central Florida tonight at 9 p.m. in a matchup that will be shown on ESPNU. ECU hasn't played since a 71-56 home loss to Southern Methodist on Feb. 8. Five games have been called off since that matchup with the Mustangs and the Pirates will not be at full … [Read more...]