East Carolina’s 2017 football season was barely in the books Saturday before coach Scottie Montgomery began turning the page and mercifully putting it into his rearview mirror. Who could blame him? A 70-13 humiliation at the hands of Memphis and a second straight 3-9 record isn’t the most desirable way to head into what is almost certain to be a make-or-break offseason, … [Read more...]
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BasketballA&T takes 87-81 win at ECU
GREENVILLE — North Carolina A&T took its first win in its series with East Carolina, topping the Pirates 87-81 at Williams Arena in Minges Coliseum on Sunday as Aaren Edmead scored 25 points for the Aggies (5-1). A&T is now 1-5 against the Pirates (2-4), who were led by 19 points and 11 rebounds from Kentrell Barkley. Barkley played the entire 40 minutes and also … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayTigers pounce on Pirates
MEMPHIS — Elements of East Carolina's past, present and future emerged in a 70-13 American Athletic Conference loss at Memphis on Saturday. The Pirates trailed 49-0 at the half and there was some question about whether a 253-game scoring streak for ECU would come to an end "By that point, we just look at each other," said senior tight end Stephen Baggett. "We just realize … [Read more...]
Audio FeaturePostgame Presser
East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery spoke with reporters after the Pirates' season-ending 70-13 loss to Memphis on Saturday at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's loss to American Athletic Conference foe Memphis on Saturday. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show...) … [Read more...]