East Carolina was scheduled to play Belmont-Abbey in the Pirates' second game in the 49ers Classic in Charlotte on Saturday but the contest was called off due to coronavirus issues with ECU's opponent. The Pirates won their season opener with host Charlotte, 66-57, on Friday. ECU coach Joe Dooley said the Pirates will seek to add a game to the schedule with the … [Read more...]
Basketball: 49ers Tip-Off ClassicPirates defeat hosts before COVID intervenes
CHARLOTTE — East Carolina handed Charlotte a home loss for the first time since 1983, pulling away from a tie at 32 at halftime for a 66-57 win in the season opener for both clubs on Friday. The pairing between the teams came on the first day of he 49ers Tip-Off Classic, an event hastily arranged by the schools to help compensate for coronavirus-related disruptions to their … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirate hoops looking at adjusting schedule
East Carolina had planned to start its basketball season in a tournament in Fort Myers, FL. The Pirates withdrew after their opening opponent, Indiana Sate, bailed out. "Our medical staff and the medical advisors were a little concerned when Indiana State had a few issues," said ECU coach Joe Dooley. "As it dragged on, I think the ability to feel confident ... We just didn't … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirate hoops on long and winding road
East Carolina coach Joe Dooley is in the midst of his eighth month of running a college basketball program in the midst of a pandemic. The 2019-20 season ended for the Pirates in Fort Worth on the cusp of the American Athletic Conference tournament. The Pirates are preparing tentatively to start the 2020-21 season in a tournament in Fort Myers, FL, although there is … [Read more...]