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ECU hopes to stop slump against Houston

GREENVILLE — Riding a three-game losing streak, East Carolina’s chances of righting the ship won’t get any easier when American Athletic Conference foe Houston visits ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 5:47 pm

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Stepping Up: ECU forwards face tall task

With conference play opening Wednesday, the success of the season rests heavy on the large shoulders of the East Carolina’s forwards. For the Pirates, the ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 5:40 pm

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Washington’s presence a difference maker for ECU

GREENVILLE — Standing over 7-feet, it’s hard to miss East Carolina center Andre Washington when he’s on the floor. The graduate transfer from Wake Forest ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Thursday, December 1, 2016 4:05 pm

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Jones stands alone in history

GREENVILLE — It took under 20 minutes for Zay Jones’ banner to come down over the Murphy Center Saturday, commemorating a historic accomplishment and providing ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Sunday, November 20, 2016 2:05 pm

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Jones’ storybook ending within reach

GREENVILLE — Zay Jones fought for relevance as a recruiting afterthought in football’s hotbed. The Texas native had no offers from any of Texas’ 12 ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 2:30 pm

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Pirates top Aggies, start 2-0

GREENVILLE — Caleb White’s 3-pointer opened the scoring for East Carolina Monday night against NC A&T, and the Pirates never looked back as they rolled ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Monday, November 14, 2016 10:19 pm

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Turnovers, defensive miscues take toll as Pirates lose bowl eligibility

GREENVILLE — There will be no 13th game for the East Carolina football team. Saturday’s 55-31 loss to Southern Methodist eliminated the Pirates from bowl ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Sunday, November 13, 2016 5:38 pm

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Pirates, Mustangs meet with bowl eligibility on the line

GREENVILLE — When the Pirates take the field against Southern Methodist Saturday in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, a bowl game appearance will hang in the balance. For ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Friday, November 11, 2016 4:29 pm

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ECU quarterback situation murky

GREENVILLE — After nine games, East Carolina’s quarterback situation has only become murkier. Senior graduate transfer Philip Nelson was benched during Saturday’s loss to Tulsa, ... Read more

by Brian Wudkwych, Monday, November 7, 2016 5:56 pm

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ECU’s defense hopes to continue plaguing quarterbacks

GREENVILLE — East Carolina’s four-sack performance against Connecticut Saturday lifted a proverbial monkey of its back, and gave the defense a much-needed confidence boost heading ... Read more