BOCA RATON — Host Florida Atlantic expanded its lead in the closing stages against East Carolina in the American Athletic Conference opener for both clubs to take a 79-64 win on Tuesday night. The Pirates (7-7) led the No. 17 Owls, a Final Four team last year, 23-15, with just under 10 minutes left in the first half. FAU (11-3) was on top, 63-61, when Quentin Diboundje … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSECU shot down by Bucs
GREENVILLE — East Carolina was outshot in an 86-70 nonconference loss to visiting East Tennessee State on Friday night. The Buccaneers made 28 of 59 field goal attempts for 47.5 percent, which included eight of 24 from beyond the arc for 33.3 percent. ETSU was particularly accurate at the free throw line, hitting 22 of 23 for 95.7 percent. The Pirates were almost even … [Read more...]
Game Night PhotosECU Hoops Gallery
Bonesville’s W.A. Myatt worked courtside in Williams Arena during East Carolina's loss to East Tennessee State on Friday night, Dec. 29, 2023, at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC, and captured this curated collection of action photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSFelton leads ECU romp
GREENVILLE — R.J. Felton didn't miss his long locks, scoring 26 points for East Carolina on Wednesday night as the Pirates rolled to a 79-50 win over Delaware State in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. "I had to change it up," Felton said of a haircut on the ECU radio network. "Coming into the new year, coming into conference play, I had to change it up." The Pirates … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSGators edge ECU, 70-65
LAKELAND, FL — East Carolina was edged down the stretch by a Southeastern Conference opponent for the second straight game as Florida topped the Pirates, 70-65, at the RP Funding Center on Thursday night. The Pirates trailed, 35-24, with 2:54 left in the first half, but rallied within 62-61 on a jumper by Cam Hayes with 3:32 to go. Bobby Pettiford's driving layup with … [Read more...]