Changes at several American Conference programs had major implications during college football's early signing period for a second straight year. Five American teams saw head coaches take other jobs or be dismissed during the 2025 season, prompting significant defections from some classes during the early period from Dec. 3-5. The change was so drastic at North Texas that … [Read more...]
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BASKETBALL NEWSPurple and gold too much for Blue Hose
GREENVILLE — Jordan Riley scored 24 points and Gio Emejuru added 21 as East Carolina subdued Presbyterian, 74-53, on Wednesday night in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum The Pirates scored the first seven points and never trailed. ECU hit 24 of 44 field goal attempts for 54.5 percent. Riley was eight for 14 and Emejuru was nine for 11. Tybo Bailey had 12 points, going … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTFrom greatest comeback to greatest exit
In the span of successive days, East Carolina experienced the exhilaration of the greatest comeback in basketball and the agony of the greatest exit in terms of football player personnel. The Pirates topped a Buffalo team that came to Greenville with a 9-1 record on Sunday after the Bulls had built a 21-point lead late in the first half. ECU, which was 3-7 going in, but was … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSPortal beckons Houser, Smith, Conner
East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal in January 2026 for his final year of eligibility, multiple outlets reported Monday. It marked his second transfer since entering the college ranks. He will also opt out of the upcoming Go Bowling Military Bowl against Pittsburgh. Two of his top targets headed towards the portal with him … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates hunt down Buffalo
GREENVILLE — East Carolina overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat Buffalo, 73-70, in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Sunday as Jordan Riley scored 31 points. The Pirates (4-7) trailed 47-26 with 39 seconds left in the first half and were down, 47-28, at the break before Riley challenged his teammates. "The first half, we weren't getting it done at all," Riley said on … [Read more...]