Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina’s Friday night primetime challenge against South Florida. They break down the Pirates’ win over Temple last Saturday and preview the American Conference matchup between ECU and the Bulls at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (Friday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2). Myatt and… [ More… ]
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Game Day ForecastShowers should cease
There is a 100 percent chance of rain in Greenville on Friday afternoon before East Carolina hosts South Florida at 7:30 p.m. Conditions in the forecast at kickoff include a 25 percent chance of a shower, 67 degrees, 87 percent humidity and wind from the northwest at three miles per hour. The chance of rain… [ More… ]
PURPLE & GOLD PRESS VIDEOUNCW Seahawks voice Mike Vacarro
Watch this episode of “Purple & Gold Press” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring UNC-Wilmington play by play announcer Mike Vaccaro. Both teams are 1-0 as Rosenbaum and Vaccaro preview the Saturday afternoon non-conference hoops matchup between the Seahawks and East Carolina at Minges Coliseum (2:00 p.m., ESPN+). UNCW routed Mount Olive 101-65 and the… [ More… ]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOUSF Bulls network voice Jim Lighthall
Watch this episode of “Blackbeard’s Alley” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring South Florida play by play announcer Jim Lighthall. They discuss the season to date and preview the Friday night primetime American Conference matchup between the Bulls (6-2, 2-2 American) and East Carolina (4–4, 2–2) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN2).
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates down USC-Upstate, 83-70, in opener
GREENVILLE — East Carolina downed South Carolina-Upstate, 83-70, in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Monday night as Texas-El Paso transfer Kaseem Watson had a game-high 17 points with seven rebounds. The Pirates won their 27th straight season opener as former Kent State standout Cian Medley had a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists.… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EASTNew Pirates set to get new hoops season started
The East Carolina basketball program has undergone an extensive makeover designed to return to the success of the 2024-25 season. The revitalized Pirate roster and staff will go on display Monday night when South Carolina-Upstate comes to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum for a 7 p.m. tipoff (ESPN+). ECU was 19-14 overall and 10-8 in… [ More… ]
PURPLE & GOLD PRESS VIDEOUSC-Upstate coach Marty Richter
Watch this episode of “Purple & Gold Press” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring third-year USC-Upstate coach Marty Richter. They touch on Richter’s positive memories of crossing paths with former East Carolina coaches Eddie Payne and Joe Dooley before previewing the Monday evening season opener between the Spartans and East Carolina at Minges Coliseum (7:00… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here’s a summary of Week 9 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 10. WEEK 9 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 29 North Texas 48, Florida Atlantic* 31 (ESPN) Friday, October 30 Tulane 38, Charlotte* 31 (OT) (ESPN2) Saturday, October 31 Notre Dame 35, Navy… [ More… ]
INSIDE GAME DAYPirates avoid late-game goblins to top Temple
GREENVILLE — East Carolina’s 17-9 American Conference win at home over Temple was not without its scary prospects on Halloween, especially in light of how the Pirates had been trending. As in Thursday night overtime road losses at Alabama-Birmingham and Memphis in the previous two games, ECU built a 14-point lead. This time, the Pirates… [ More… ]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina’s American Conference challenge against Temple. They delve into the Pirates’ back-to-back overtime losses to UAB and Memphis and break down the Saturday opportunity for ECU to change its fortunes at the Owls’ expense at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (3:00… [ More… ]
Game Day ForecastConditions a treat for Halloween
East Carolina hosts Temple today at 3 p.m. and the weather looks ideal. The forecast is calling for mostly clear conditions at kickoff with 79 degrees, 38 percent humidity and wind from the Northeast at nine miles per hour. By completion of the American Conference contest, the thermometer will dip to 63 degrees with 49… [ More… ]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOOwls Daily reporter Ryan Wallen
Watch this episode of “Blackbeard’s Alley” hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Ryan Wallen of 247sports.com affiliate Owls Daily. They discuss Temple’s season to date and preview the Saturday American Conference matchup between the Owls (2-5, 1-2) and East Carolina (3–4, 1–2) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (3:00 p.m., ESPN+).
BASKETBALL NEWSECU hoops to open league play under ESPN lights
East Carolina’s conference opener just got a major spotlight. The Pirates will tip off American play on Dec. 30 at Memphis in a 9 p.m. game on ESPN, one of the first four league matchups of the 2026-27 season. That national window is part of the American’s seventh year under its ESPN media rights extension.… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates (3-4) could easily be 6-1
East Carolina has been dealt two Thursday night American Conference losses on the road in overtime going into a league game at home against Temple on Saturday at 3 p.m. (ESPN+). The Pirates are 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the league. It’s not much of a stretch to say that ECU could be 6-1 and… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here’s a summary of Week 8 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 9. WEEK 8 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 22 Memphis 41, East Carolina 34 (OT)* (ESPN2) Friday, October 23 Army 38, Tulsa 35* (ESPN2) Saturday, October 24 Florida Atlantic 51, Rice 49*… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSECU dealt second straight OT road defeat
MEMPHIS — East Carolina sustained a 41-34 American Conference overtime loss at Memphis on Thursday night under all-too-familiar circumstances for the Pirates. Like last week’s 30-17 loss at Alabama-Birmingham on Thursday night, ECU had a significant lead but was ultimately undone by a game-ending interception in overtime. The Pirates dropped to 3-4 for the season… [ More… ]