Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring South Florida play by play announcer Jim Lighthall. They discuss the season to date and preview the Friday night primetime American Conference matchup between the Bulls (6-2, 2-2 American) and East Carolina (4–4, 2–2) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (7:30 p.m., … [Read more...]
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BASKETBALL NEWSPirates down USC-Upstate, 83-70, in opener
GREENVILLE — East Carolina downed South Carolina-Upstate, 83-70, in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Monday night as Texas-El Paso transfer Kaseem Watson had a game-high 17 points with seven rebounds. The Pirates won their 27th straight season opener as former Kent State standout Cian Medley had a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists. Two more experienced … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTNew Pirates set to get new hoops season started
The East Carolina basketball program has undergone an extensive makeover designed to return to the success of the 2024-25 season. The revitalized Pirate roster and staff will go on display Monday night when South Carolina-Upstate comes to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum for a 7 p.m. tipoff (ESPN+). ECU was 19-14 overall and 10-8 in the American Conference two seasons … [Read more...]
PURPLE & GOLD PRESS VIDEOUSC-Upstate coach Marty Richter
Watch this episode of "Purple & Gold Press" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring third-year USC-Upstate coach Marty Richter. They touch on Richter's positive memories of crossing paths with former East Carolina coaches Eddie Payne and Joe Dooley before previewing the Monday evening season opener between the Spartans and East Carolina at Minges Coliseum (7:00 p.m., … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 9 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 10. WEEK 9 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 29 North Texas 48, Florida Atlantic* 31 (ESPN) Friday, October 30 Tulane 38, Charlotte* 31 (OT) (ESPN2) Saturday, October 31 Notre Dame 35, Navy 13 (Gillette Stadium | … [Read more...]