East Carolina's 30-29 overtime win at Memphis last week came in a place and at a time of year that has not been conducive to success for Tigers' opponents. The Pirates will take the belief and momentum of a 3-game American Athletic Conference winning streak into another demanding venue at Navy on Saturday (CBS Sports Network, 3:30 p.m.). ECU coach Mike Houston was not … [Read more...]
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BASKETBALL NEWSNewton’s 30 leads ECU win over Catamounts
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...]
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...]