The forecast is calling for clear skies and 57 degrees with 53 percent humidity as East Carolina visits Tulane on Saturday for a 4 p.m. kickoff. There is a zero percent chance of precipitation throughout the American Athletic Conference contest. Conditions won't change significantly during the game. The temperature will drop to 54 degrees and humidity will increase to 64 … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — Stuckey Mosley of James Madison made a 14-foot jumper as time expired to lift the Dukes to a 73-72 win at East Carolina on Friday night. The Pirates slipped to 1-1 despite a game-high 21 points by Virginia Tech transfer Seth LeDay. ECU took a 72-71 lead with eight seconds to go on a layup by LeDay. Develle Phillips was called for a foul on the play, but LeDay … [Read more...]

East Carolina's four-game losing streak has brought out increasing negativity from the fan base as the Pirates head to Tulane for a 4 p.m. kickoff on Saturday. ECU coach Scottie Montgomery is 8-24 overall in his third season with the program. The Pirates are 2-6 this year and 0-5 in the American Athletic Conference. Montgomery is aware of Pirate Nation's frustration … [Read more...]

The complete record of East Carolina game dates has only been kept since 1960, but it’s a fun fact that in those 58 years no Pirate basketball season has started as early as this one. Five years ago, the first game was played on November 8, but November 6 sets a new standard. Not that I’m complaining. I’m one of those sports fans who believes that college basketball is the … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — East Carolina opened the second Joe Dooley coaching era with an 81-56 win over Delaware State in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Tuesday night. Senior guard Isaac Fleming and Virginia Tech transfer Seth LeDay scored 12 points each as Dooley used a deep rotation with nine players seeing at least 16 minutes. Freshman Tae Hardy added 11 points and sophomore … [Read more...]