In the midst of preparing to play Coastal Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl on Tuesday, East Carolina announced a signing class on Wednesday. "Somebody said, 'It's Christmas,'" said offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Donnie Kirkpatrick. "Is that right?" Kirkpatrick was kidding, but the ECU staff has been multi-tasking to a degree that Santa will have to consult a … [Read more...]
Basketball NewsPirates lower the boom on High Point
GREENVILLE — Brandon Johnson had 16 points and 15 rebounds for East Carolina in a 60-49 nonconference win over High Point in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday night. ECU (9-4) never trailed, going ahead to stay at 7-5 as Ezra Ausar finished a fast break with 14:46 left in the first half. The Pirates expanded the advantage to 32-18 at the half and held their … [Read more...]
Basketball NewsFelton feels at home as Pirates pluck Gamecocks
GREENVILLE, SC — R.J. Felton scored 21 points as East Carolina used a dominant first half to down South Carolina, 64-56, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday. ECU improved to 8-4 in the opening game of the first annual Greenville Winter Invitational. Furman subsequently downed Stephen F. Austin, 72-70, before Clemson rolled past Richmond, 85-57. Felton hails from … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTBirmingham Bowl for Christmas
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston attended a news conference for the Birmingham Bowl in the host city on Thursday afternoon with Coastal Carolina interim coach Chad Staggs. The Pirates (7-5) play the Chanticleers (9-3) for the first time on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 6:45 p.m. (ESPN). That's two days after Christmas in a region that has produced players for both … [Read more...]
Basketball NewsSmall big in ECU win
GREENVILLE — East Carolina improved to 5-1 in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum and 7-4 overall with an 84-75 win over Coppin State on Sunday as Javon Small had 21 points and 10 assists. The Eagles (4-8) had a 42-37 lead at the half. ECU went on a decisive 17-3 run to start the second half, going ahead to stay at 46-45 on a 3-pointer by Brandon Johnson with 17:46 … [Read more...]