GREENVILLE — Sophomore guard Tristen Newton scored 30 points on 10 of 16 field-goal shooting with six assists as East Carolina improved to 3-0 with a 95-79 win over Western Carolina in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Sunday. The Pirates made 34 of 66 from the field (51.5 percent), nine of 18 from beyond the arc (50 percent) and 18 of 22 free throws (81.8 percent). A … [Read more...]
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Inside Game DayPirates become bowl eligible in overtime
MEMPHIS — East Carolina withstood an overtime gamble to top Memphis, 30-29, and become bowl eligible at the Liberty Bowl on Saturday. The Tigers were unsuccessful on a 2-point conversion pass attempt to end the game in the first extra segment. The Pirates, who improved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the American Athletic Conference, took a 30-23 lead on the first possession of … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates turn back Canisius
GREENVILLE — East Carolina looked substantially improved compared to its season opener in an 83-71 win over visiting Canisius on Friday night. One area in which the Pirates were markedly better was at the free throw line as ECU made 20 of 22 for 90.9 percent. The Pirates led by as many as 29 points in improving to 2-0. ECU made 28 of 60 field goal attempts for 46.7 … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Podcast
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as they look ahead to East Carolina's American Athletic Conference clash with Memphis on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (12 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, Myatt has … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
The weather will be clear and cool as East Carolina visits Memphis on Saturday for a kickoff at 11 a.m., local time (noon, ET). The temperature will be 45 degrees when the American Athletic Conference contest gets started. Humidity will be 51 percent and wind will be seven miles per hour from the West-Northwest. The temperature will warm to 48 degrees during the course of the … [Read more...]