HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY — Cincinnati pulled away in the latter portion of the second half for an 86-60 American Athletic Conference win over East Carolina on Saturday. The contest was played at Northern Kentucky's BB&T Arena. The Bearcats are playing their home games at NKU during an $87 million renovation of Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati's home facility. ECU, a 29-point … [Read more...]
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View from the EastDoll back as part of staff makeover
Step by step, the East Carolina coaching staff has undergone something of a makeover. The intent of the changes is to improve the record, which was 3-9 overall and 2-6 in the American Athletic Conference in 2017. David Blackwell was brought aboard as linebackers coach and defensive coordinator to bolster a unit that yielded 45.0 points per game last year. Don Mahoney is … [Read more...]
The Bradsher BeatPirates red hot on wintry night
GREENVILLE — When East Carolina guard John Whitley hit a floater for his first points of the season with 40 seconds left in Wednesday’s win over South Florida, the Pirate bench and Minges Coliseum faithful discovered a windfall of something that has been in short supply lately – joy. The home team’s 90-52 victory was truly a salve, both for the team coming off two difficult … [Read more...]
BasketballECU trounces Bulls
GREENVILLE — East Carolina never gave South Florida realistic hope of avenging a 67-65 loss in Tampa on Jan. 3 as the Pirates took control early and defeated the Bulls 90-52 Wednesday night in an American Athletic Conference contest in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The rout unfolded before a sparse crowd (2,857) due to snowy weather. ECU (8-10, 2-5 AAC) jumped out to … [Read more...]
Football RecruitingRams pipeline produces another big-play athlete
The Havelock Rams had their backs against the end zone at the 1-yard line last August early in the second game of the 2017 season against Craven County rival New Bern. Leading only 13-7 at the time, Havelock coach Caleb King had specific instructions for senior Khalil Barrett before sending the offense onto the field. “I told Khalil, 'Don't get tackled in the end zone,''' … [Read more...]