Spring Break
The Pirates lost to Southern Miss this past weekend, 21-3, in Hattiesburg, Miss., falling to 4-2 in Conference USA and 6-4 overall. The Pirates had won their last three contests, and they still sit atop the C-USA East division standings--one game ahead of Marshall and Memphis.
New uniforms, a new twist on player introductions, a refurbished court and a new look set the stage for a fresh season of men's basketball this past weekend. ECU didn't disappoint in its double-dip opening weekend, scoring a 71-56 over Coker on Friday before throttling St.
The ECU women's basketball team christened a new season Friday night inside Minges Coliseum, defeating Hampton, 74-58. ECU won its second-straight season opener after it bested Presbyterian, 97-52, in last season's opener. The Lady Pirates also received double-figure scoring efforts from Preseason All-Conference USA honorees and seniors LaCoya Terry and Jasmine Young, who tallied 14 and 13 respectively.