WICHITA, KS — Wichita State took the lead on a 3-pointer by Karon Boyd just 24 seconds into an American Conference matchup with East Carolina on Wednesday night and the Shockers went on to a 77-60 win. The hosts never trailed. The lead was 26-8 within seven minutes of the tipoff and the Pirates never got the margin to single digits. "They were absolutely on fire," said … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTECU may get Miami back-up QB
Nothing was official in the hours before Indiana and Miami met for the College Football Playoff championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday night, but a report from the Miami Herald indicated the possibility that back-up Hurricanes quarterback Emory Williams would transfer to East Carolina. Georgia transfer Carson Beck will complete his eligibility … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSCharlotte holds off ECU rally, 73-70
GREENVILLE — Charlotte extended East Carolina's losing streak to six games with a 73-70 American Conference win on Sunday. The 49ers had a 14-point lead at 45-31 with 10:20 remaining. The Pirates surged within 71-70 on a 3-pointer by Demitri Gardner with 11 seconds left. Anton Bonke made two free throws for the visitors with eight seconds to go. Jordan Riley got up a … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSSouth Florida tops Pirates, 82-71
TAMPA — Host South Florida kept East Carolina winless in the American Conference despite double-doubles by Jordan Riley and Giovanni Emejuru on Wednesday night. The Bulls (11-6, 3-1 American) dealt the Pirates (5-12, 0-4) their fifth straight loss, 82-71. Riley had 25 points and 10 rebounds. Emejuru added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Eli DeLaurier had 10 points off the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTCrimson Tide deals with portal differently
Alabama is East Carolina's season-opening football opponent on Sept. 5 in Tuscaloosa. While the Pirates have been working to fill personnel voids before and after a 23-17 Military Bowl win over Pitt, the Crimson Tide has had its share of departures, too. There is a difference, of course. Alabama doesn't typically lose starting players. There are sufficient prestige … [Read more...]