GREENVILLE — East Carolina managed to handle the pace that Mount Olive brought to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Tuesday night as the Pirates moved to 3-0 with a 110-73 win. "I told these guys this game was going to be fast," said ECU coach Mike Schwartz on the Pirate radio network. " ... In my 27 years of coaching, I haven't played a team in any level I've been at … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — R.J. Felton had his fifth career double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead East Carolina to a 63-59 nonconference win over Coastal Carolina at Willians Arena in Minges Coliseum on Saturday. The Pirates improved to 2-0 going into a home game against Mount Olive on Tuesday at  7 p.m. (ESPN+). Jordan Riley added 14 points and seven rebounds for ECU. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]