Bruce Bivens wasn't really thinking about playing football as a freshman at Benjamin O. Davis High School just North of downtown Houston. Like most males in Texas, Bivens played football growing up and was good at the sport. But in his mind, Bevins was better at basketball. “I was explosive and I could dunk,'' Bivens said. “So I didn't really want to play football. I was … [Read more...]
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BasketballKnights hold on to edge ECU
ORLANDO — A 3-point attempt by B.J. Tyson rimmed out as time expired and Central Florida held on for a 48-45 American Athletic Conference win over East Carolina on Tuesday night. The Pirates (9-7, 1-2 AAC) made a run after trailing 39-25 with four minutes to go. Kentrell Barkley led ECU with 16 points and nine rebounds. Tyson finished with 13 points and seven … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskRinging in the New Year with Heather Macy
With the East Carolina men's basketball team in Orlando for its game Tuesday night, it was my privilege to fill in for Jeff Charles on "The Jeff Lebo Radio Show" Monday night. Filling in for Coach Lebo was East Carolina women's coach Heather Macy. It turned out to be a most entertaining hour. A nice crowd gathered at Logan's Roadhouse for the show, which plays inside the … [Read more...]
BasketballSMU pulls away at ECU
GREENVILLE — Southern Methodist had five players score in double figures Saturday with Ben Moore's 18 points leading the way in a 75-44 American Athletic Conference win over East Carolina before a semester break crowd of 3,698 in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Mustangs improved to 12-3 overall and 2-0 in league play as Shake Milton scored 14 points and Sterling Brown … [Read more...]
BasketballPirates take AAC opener
GREENVILLE — East Carolina won its American Athletic Conference opener 60-49 against South Florida on Wednesday night in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. It was the first victory in a league opener for the Pirates (9-5) since topping Tulane 69-66 on Jan. 7, 2009, to begin Conference USA play. The Bulls (6-6) were averaging 70 points per game. "Our defense did some … [Read more...]