GREENVILLE — Jayshayne Woodard drove and scored with 10 seconds left to lift East Carolina to an 80-79 American Athletic Conference win over Temple in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday night. R.J. Felton had 23 points and 12 rebounds as ECU improved to 9-7 overall and 1-2 in the AAC. The Pirates rallied from a 50-40 deficit over the last 15:52. "Basketball … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates seek to avoid 0-3 start in league
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...]
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...]