East Carolina takes on Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, FL, today at noon (ESPN+). While a cold snap engulfs the Carolinas with some areas remaining in the 40s, it will 75 degrees at Flagler Credit Union Stadium with 72 percent humidity at kickoff. Wind could be a factor with breezes ranging from 19 to 21 miles per hour from the East-Northeast during the American Conference … [Read more...]
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BASKETBALL NEWSBonnies hold off ECU, 67-58
FORT MYERS, FL — St. Bonaventure topped East Carolina, 67-58, on Thursday despite a career-high 28 points by Jordan Riley. Riley hit nine of 17 field goal attempts, including four of six from beyond the arc, and was six of eight at the line. Tybo Bailey added 10 points, making three of six from the floor. The rest of the Pirates struggled with their shooting, going a … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTThoughts at Thanksgiving on ECU football
It is a special day with plenty of food and football for the fortunate. In addition to the blessings we celebrate, Pirate Nation can be thankful for a second straight bowl game and the restoration of the university's football identity under Coach Blake Harrell. The players, coaches and support personnel will have their Thanksgiving meal in the Murphy Center with their … [Read more...]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOFAU play by play voice Ken LaVicka
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and Jason Tindal and featuring Florida Atlantic radio network broadcaster Ken LaVicka. They discuss the Saturday American Conference clash at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton between the Owls and East Carolina (12:00 p.m., ESPN+). It's the regular season finale for both teams. ECU (5-2 American, 7-4 overall), … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSLong Spartans make long day for ECU
FORT MYERS, FL —Michigan State remained unbeaten on Tuesday with an 89-56 win over East Carolina at Suncoast Arena. Jaxon Kohler led the Spartans (6-0) with 16 points on 6 of 6 field goal shooting, including 4 of 4 on threes in 21 minutes. The score was tied at 9 when Michigan State took control with a 21-5 run. The Pirates (2-4) committed 24 turnovers. "That's an … [Read more...]