GREENVILLE — East Carolina overwhelmed Division III North Carolina Wesleyan, 97-70, in the season opener for both teams in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Monday night. Senior R.J. Felton scored 22 points for the Pirates. He hit seven of 14 field goal attempts, including three of five from behind the arc and dropped all five of his free throws. C.J. Walker, who … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates start hoops season after significant portal activity
East Carolina embarks on its third season under coach Mike Schwartz at home against North Carolina Wesleyan on Monday at 7 p.m. The Pirates have nine new players and some significant departures. Most notable of the roster retainees is guard R.J. Felton, who is second in scoring among returning players in the American Athletic Conference, posting 17.3 points per game as … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEPirate Preview: FAU
Watch this "Pirate Preview" episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Dave Richmond, Matt Semenza and Kyle Barber are joined by basketball beat reporter Christian Bateman to look ahead to East Carolina's nationally televised Thursday night football matchup with Florida Atlantic at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (8 p.m., ESPN2). They also discuss other developments … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHeat impacts Pirates’ first practice
East Carolina had its first day of football practice on Wednesday from 9:40 a.m. until 11:50 a.m., wearing only helmets in terms of equipment. ECU coach Mike Houston said heat became a factor later in the session. Anticipation is building nationwide for the season, which will begin for the Pirates at home against Norfolk State on Saturday, Aug. 31, with a 6 p.m. kickoff. The … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTVeteran voice Szoke optimistic for second season
The 2023 football season at East Carolina was one that begged for improvement. Jim Szoke described the 2-10 struggle in his first year as radio voice of the Pirates. Szoke is among those who are optimistic for 2024. Jeff Charles' successor is a broadcast veteran, who made a quick entry into his profession decades ago. "I got into broadcasting literally my first week in … [Read more...]