LYNCHBURG, VA — After 1-run losses at Campbell, North Carolina and Old Dominion, No. 11 East Carolina broke through for its first road win of the season with a 9-5 triumph at Liberty on Friday. Trey Yesavage delivered another strong start and the Pirates gave him abundant offensive support. Yesavage allowed three hits and one earned run through six innings with one earned … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTCharlotte … and beyond
There will be an in-state rivalry taking place on Saturday other than North Carolina-Duke. East Carolina hosts Charlotte at 4 p.m. (ESPN+). The Pirates and 49ers don't have the depth of tradition or the national rankings of the Tar Heels and Blue Devils, but the Minges Maniacs have the same potential to impact an outcome as their blue blood cousins, the Cameron … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSMustangs survive ECU upset bid
DALLAS — Southern Methodist survived East Carolina's efforts to end a 3-game losing streak with a come-from-behind 80-77 American Athletic Conference win in overtime on Wednesday night. The Mustangs (20-10, 11-6 AAC), who had also dropped three straight, trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half. They pulled even at 65 on a 3-pointer by Zhuric Phelps with five … [Read more...]
Defensive Class Report CardECU’s seasoned defensive unit gets reinforcements
While the focus was on East Carolina's deficiencies on offense during the 2023 season, the Pirates' defense quietly became one of the best units in the American Athletic Conference. ECU allowed 341.3 yards per game to rank second among AAC teams in total defense, was third in rushing defense (122.2), fourth in passing defense (219.2) and fourth in scoring defense (219.2). … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSMean Green pulls away
DENTON, TX — North Texas closed the first half with a 20-7 run in posting an 84-69 American Athletic Conference win over East Carolina at the Super Pit on Sunday. A late basket by the Mean Green produced a 60-59 win in Greenville in the first meeting this season on Jan. 17. ECU (14-15, 7-9 AAC) led 22-20 on Sunday with a layup and free throw by Brandon Johnson with 8:30 … [Read more...]