Boston College has accepted an invitation to fill the Atlantic Coast Conference's spot against American Athletic Conference member East Carolina in the Military Bowl Presented by Peraton in Annapolis, MD, on Dec. 27 (2:30 p.m., ESPN). The matchup will be the first meeting between the Pirates and Eagles. ECU finished the regular season with a 7-5 record (5-3 AAC), while BC … [Read more...]
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BASKETBALL NEWSPirates win third straight
GREENVILLE — East Carolina overcame a 25-16 deficit with 4:31 left in the first half to defeat Gardner-Webb, 62-52, on Saturday at Williams Arena in Minges Coliseum. "The second half, we did a better job," said Pirates coach Joe Dooley after ECU improved to 7-2 with its third straight win. "We got downhill a little bit more and made some easier plays." The Pirates went … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHouston helping hoops
Football success at East Carolina has a widespread effect that basketball coach Joe Dooley acknowledged on the day that a new $11.5 million contract extension through 2026 was announced for grid boss Mike Houston. The Pirates are 7-5 going into the Military Bowl in Annapolis on Dec. 27. Houston has been rewarded for the program's first winning season and postseason trip … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates top ODU, again
GREENVILLE — East Carolina made 15 of 27 shots from beyond the arc in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Tuesday night, but needed a defensive stop in the closing seconds to top Old Dominion, 63-62. Vance Jackson sank 6 of 7 from long range and led all scorers with 21 points for the Pirates (6-2). ECU had its biggest lead at 46-36 with 16:07 left, but the Monarchs (3-5) … [Read more...]
Football NewsPirates to face ACC team in bowl game
East Carolina has accepted a bid to return to the stadium where it clinched a winning season barely a week ago to face an opponent from the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Military Bowl in Annapolis, MD, on Dec. 27 (2:30 p.m., ESPN). Military Bowl President and Executive Director Steve Beck issued the invitation on Saturday, noting, “East Carolina is in the midst of a … [Read more...]