GREENVILLE — Southern Methodist took control early in a 75-64 American Athletic Conference win at East Carolina on Saturday. The Pirates did not sustain the torrid shooting that characterized a 73-62 AAC victory at Temple on Wednesday night. A crowd of 5,213 came out to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum to see the matchup with the Mustangs, who will join the Atlantic … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTCFP validates ECU defense
Michigan's run to the College Football Playoff championship with a 34-13 win over Washington at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on Monday night was further evidence of just how good East Carolina was defensively in 2023. The performance of coordinator Blake Harrell's unit could be overlooked as the Pirates were 2-10 overall, The Wolverines are a measuring stick of just how … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates make history with sizzling shooting
PHILADELPHIA — East Carolina had never won at Temple, but exceptional shooting sent the Pirates to a 73-62 American Athletic Conference victory at the Liacouras Center on Wednesday night. ECU made 27 of 50 field goal attempts (54 percent), including nine of 21 from beyond the arc (42.9 percent) and hit 10 of 11 free throws (90.9 percent). "The approach of the team and … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates top Tulsa, 62-57
GREENVILLE — Brandon Johnson hit a 3-pointer from the right corner with 55 seconds left to put East Carolina ahead to stay in a 62-57 American Athletic Conference win over Tulsa on Sunday in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. R.J. Felton made two free throws with seven seconds left to seal the outcome for the Pirates, who improved to 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the … [Read more...]
Game Day PhotosECU Hoops Gallery
Bonesville’s W.A. Myatt worked courtside in Williams Arena during East Carolina's 62-57 American Athletic Conference win over Tulsa on Sunday, Jan. 7, 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...]