East Carolina (6-4, 4-2 AAC) visits North Texas (5-5, 2-4) today for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. The forecast is calling for 70 degrees at the outset with 37 percent humidity and wind from the south at 11 miles per hour. As the contest concludes, the temperature is expected to be 66 degrees with 43 percent humidity and the wind continuing at 11 mph from the south. There is a zero … [Read more...]
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BASKETBALL NEWSECU shuts out Stetson down stretch for bounce-back win
DAYTONA BEACH — East Carolina held Stetson scoreless on four possessions in the last two minutes for a 71-64 victory in the Boardwalk Battle on Friday. R. J. Felton had 21 points as the Pirates bounced back from an 86-78 loss to Jacksonville State on Thursday to improve to 5-1. ECU concludes play in the 3-day event on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the fifth-place game against … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates dealt first loss by Jacksonville State
DAYTONA BEACH — East Carolina played for the first time away from the supportive confines of Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum and absorbed an 86-79 loss to Jacksonville State in the Boardwalk Battle. The Pirates slipped to 4-1 going into q matchup with Stetson in the 3-day event on Friday at 1 p.m. The Hatters dropped to 1-4 with a 103-78 defeat from Toledo. ECU was … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHappy Birthday, Blake Harrell!
In retrospect, Blake Harrell's birthday was a turning point for East Carolina football. It's like he made a wish for the Pirates to get the 2024 season turned around and then blew out all the candles Harrell turned another year older on Oct. 20. "I've not had a crazier birthday," said ECU's interim coach and defensive coordinator. " ... I got the phone call on the way … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates prevail over George Mason in double OT
GREENVILLE — East Carolina improved to 4-0 with a 78-77 double-overtime win over George Mason in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Saturday as R.J. Felton had 27 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Riley had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Pirates. C.J. Walker provided 12 points and 12 rebounds. Jayshayne Woodard scored11 and Cam Hayes added 10 points. Walker hit a … [Read more...]