BIRMINGHAM — East Carolina led for most of its American Athletic Conference matchup at Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday before the Blazers closed on a 26-12 run for a 69-61 win. The Pirates had their largest lead at 15-6. The Blazers didn't go in front until Daniel Ortiz made a 3-pointer for a 53-52 advantage with 6:51 remaining. ECU had a 42-33 rebounding command, but that … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTECU pulls QBs from portal
In contrast to the Dr. Pepper commercial with the quarterback being drawn into the transfer portal, East Carolina has been pulling quarterbacks out on the other side. ECU continues to delve into the ever-widening portal to address personnel needs following a 2-10 season in 2023. The Pirates landed a pair of Power Five transfers this week, including a quarterback who will … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSMean Green nips ECU
GREENVILLE — Robert Allen of North Texas scored on a length of the court inbounds pass from Aaron Scott to give the Mean Green a 60-59 win at East Carolina on Wednesday night. RJ. Felton banked in a jumper under pressure from beyond the right elbow to put the Pirates ahead, 59-58, with 3.1 seconds to go. There were five lead changes in the final minute as ECU slipped to … [Read more...]
Game PhotosECU Hoops Gallery
Bonesville’s W.A. Myatt worked courtside in Williams Arena during East Carolina's 60-59 loss to North Texas on Friday night, Jan. 17, 2024, at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of action photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
AAC Early Signing ReviewAAC rosters reshaped by transfer portal
The American Athletic Conference continues to be reshaped by the ever-changing landscape of college football. For the second straight year, the AAC will experience a shuffle in membership with 2023 champion Southern Methodist defecting to join the Atlantic Coast Conference next season. The Mustangs will move to the ACC along with California and Stanford in one of the latest … [Read more...]