Two competitive losses have put East Carolina in danger of dropping to 0-3 in the American Athletic Conference going into a league contest at home against Temple on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The matchup will be shown on ESPN+. The Pirates began AAC play with a 75-69 setback at South Florida on Dec. 31. Florida Atlantic held off ECU, 78-76, on Saturday in Williams Arena at … [Read more...]
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Recruiting Class of 2025 FeatureTransfer portal: ECU comings and goings
The early signing period in December may have been the tip of the iceberg as East Carolina begins reshaping its football roster for the 2025 season. The Pirates signed 21 athletes on Dec. 4 during the first part of the roster changeover. But 10 more newcomers committed to join ECU between Dec. 9-28 as the initial phase of the transfer portal took place. Additionally, the … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSECU has stat advantages in loss to FAU
GREENVILLE — East Carolina had some pronounced statistical advantages in taking Florida Atlantic to the buzzer in a 78-76 American Athletic Conference loss at home on Sunday. The Pirates had a 44-30 lead in rebounding and shot 16 more free throws. ECU trailed 31-18 with 7:54 left in the first half, but rallied to lead, 59-54, with 10:57 to go. Jayshayne Woodard had a … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTECU football made ‘today’ count in 2024
Coaching and quarterback changes were in the forefront as East Carolina finished the 2024 football season with wins in five of its last six games, including a 26-21 Military Bowl triumph over N.C. State in Annapolis on Dec. 28. The Pirates wrapped up the year with an 8-5 record. The postseason victory was the first for ECU against a Power Four opponent since a 41-19 win over … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSUSF holds off Pirates in AAC opener
TAMPA — East Carolina trailed by 20 points with 14 minutes left before rallying within five points four times in a 75-69 loss at South Florida on Tuesday in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. ECU (8-6) trailed, 34-25, at the half. "We have to find a way to put the ball in the basket a little better to not dig those holes," said Coach Mike Shwartz on … [Read more...]