The plans and sacrifices East Carolina made for the Military Bowl were squelched Sunday with the announcement that Boston College could not play in the game scheduled for Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. The news broke as much of Pirate Nation, including the team, coaches and support staff, had already traveled for the Pirates' first bowl game since the 2014 … [Read more...]
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Al Myatt & Kevin MonroePregame Podcast
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as they look ahead to East Carolina's Military Bowl clash with Boston College on Monday, Dec. 27, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD (2:30 p.m., ESPN). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTBC coach eyes Pirates’ defensive scheme
East Carolina's defensive improvement has corresponded to the program's overall progress as the Pirates prepare for their first postseason game since the 2014 season against Boston College on Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Military Bowl in Annapolis. The Pirates were atrocious in 2017, yielding 45.0 points per game. ECU allowed 35.4 contest in Blake Harrell's first season as … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates rally to edge Southern Miss, 68-67
GREENVILLE — East Carolina came from nine points down in the final minutes to stay perfect in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum for the 2021-22 season with a 68-67 win over Southern Miss on Tuesday. Tristen Newton had 22 points and six assists as the Pirates improved to 9-0 at home and 9-3 overall going into their American Athletic Conference opener. ECU hosts Wichita … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSFlurry sends Flames past Pirates
CHARLOTTE — Liberty finished a 12-0 run on a layup by Shiloh Robinson for a 49-42 lead with 14:17 left on Friday at the Spectrum Center and the Flames went on to a 74-64 win over East Carolina. The Pirates (8-3) made 14 of 33 field goal attempts (42.4 percent) in the first half to lead, 35-32, at the break. ECU hit just eight of 25 (32 percent) in the final 20 … [Read more...]