SAN ANTONIO — East Carolina posted its third American Athletic Conference road win of the season on Saturday, 84-73, at Texas-San Antonio as Brandon Johnson scored 30 points for the Pirates. Johnson made 10 of 19 field goal attempts, including seven of 11 from beyond the arc and three of five free throws. The Pirates outshot the Roadrunners from the field although ECU had … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTNCAA proposal not geared for ECU
Many agree that the situation with free movement of athletes in the transfer portal and considerable compensation from Name, Image, Likeness has created a new era in college athletics. Some are calling for reform to the chaos. NCAA president Charlie Baker made a proposal in early December to form an upper tier in Division I that would compensate athletes $30,000 annually. … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSECU falls before packed house at Charlotte
CHARLOTTE — East Carolina was outscored 23-10 by Charlotte to close a 67-52 American Athletic Conference win for the 49ers on Saturday. A disparity on the backboards contributed to the outcome on the scoreboard as the Pirates were outrebounded, 42-25. ECU (11-12, 4-6 AAC) was without Brandon Johnson as Charlotte (14-7, 8-1) pulled away to its eighth straight league … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSFast start sparks Bulls past ECU
GREENVILLE — South Florida jumped in front, 11-0, and never trailed in a 71-60 American Athletic Conference win at East Carolina on Wednesday night. The Bulls made 10 of 25 from beyond the arc (40 percent) in improving to 14-5 overall and 7-1 in league play. "That's a really good South Florida team," said ECU coach Mike Schwartz on the Pirate radio network. "There's a … [Read more...]
Game PhotosECU Hoops Gallery
Bonesville’s W.A. Myatt worked courtside in Williams Arena during East Carolina's loss to South Florida on Wednesday night, Jan. 31, 2024, at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of action photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]