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East Carolina hosts Memphis following McDaniel's 29-point game

Memphis plays the East Carolina Pirates after Dug McDaniel scored 29 points in the Tigers' 88-82 loss to the Wichita State Shockers

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Riley and East Carolina take down UTSA 82-81

Jordan Riley scored 27 points to lead the East Carolina Pirates and Demitri Gardner made three free throws with three seconds remaining as the Pirates took down the UTSA Roadrunner...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jordan Riley - Scores 27, nabs six steals Riley provided 27 points (7-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 10-14 FT), four rebounds, three assists and six steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 82-81 victory over UTSA.

Impact Riley has been the best scorer in the American Conference this season. He has provided 26.0 points on 42.5 percent from the field with 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.7 steals in conference play. In the last four games, the 6-5 senior has played all but three available minutes and scored at least 20 points in each contest. The Pirates play Memphis on Sunday. Riley was limited to seven points in the loss to the Tigers last season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina visits Simpson and UTSA

UTSA hosts the East Carolina Pirates after Jamir Simpson scored 20 points in UTSA's 100-74 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bonke puts up 12 as Charlotte defeats East Carolina 68-56

Led by Anton Bonke's 12 points, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the East Carolina Pirates 68-56 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Corey Caulker - Scores 16 off bench Caulker (foot) notched a season-high 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Saturday's 68-56 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Caulker was a game-time decision and came off the bench in support of Isaiah Mbeng, but played a starter's complement of minutes. He had one of his better shooting games of the season and the 6-0 junior set a new standard. He has scored in double digits five times in his last 10 games. The Pirates play at UTSA on Wednesday. Caulker had six points and five assists in the win over the Roadrunners on Feb. 11.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tybo Bailey - Remains out Saturday Bailey (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Charlotte.

Impact Bailey has missed the last six games for the Pirates. The 6-2 sophomore had started 16 games and scored in double digits seven times. His next opportunity to return is Wednesday against UTSA.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Caulker - Questionable on Saturday Caulker (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game against Charlotte.

Impact The 6-0 junior injured his foot in the first half of the double-overtime loss to Wichita State on Wednesday. He has started all but four games for the Pirates and leads the team with 3.6 assists to go along with 6.6 points and 2.3 rebounds. Isaiah Mbeng would likely move into the starting lineup if Caulker can't go.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Riley leads East Carolina against Charlotte

East Carolina takes on the Charlotte 49ers after Jordan Riley scored 40 points in the Pirates' 92-89 overtime loss to the Wichita State Shockers

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Arizona Bounces Back Against Shorthanded BYU

Arizona survived AJ Dybantsa and BYU, Michigan State's top duo put on a show, UConn's women passed a test while UConn's men did not and more...

FEBRUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Arizona Bounces Back Against Shorthanded BYU

Williams, Wichita State knock off East Carolina 92-89 in OT

TJ Williams scored 27 points to lead the Wichita State Shockers, including the game-winning layup with 22 seconds remaining in double, and the Shockers took down the East Carolina...

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Jordan Riley - Goes off for 40 points, 10 boards Riley closed Wednesday's 92-89 2OT loss to Wichita State with a career-high 40 points (16-37 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three steals across 49 minutes.

Impact Riley is averaging 23.0 points to lead the American Conference by more than four points. Over his last six games, the 6-5 senior has pumped in 30.9 points on 45.1 percent from the field with 6.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. The Pirates take on Charlotte on Saturday. Riley had 23 points Jan. 18 loss to the 49ers.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Giles leads Wichita State against East Carolina

Wichita State plays the East Carolina Pirates after Kenyon Giles scored 31 points in the Shockers' 81-77 victory over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Riley, Gardner help East Carolina earn 85-75 victory over Rice

Jordan Riley had 22 points and Demitri Gardner scored 21 to help East Carolina beat Rice 85-75

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Demitri Gardner - Scores season-high 21 Gardner finished with 21 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 85-75 win over Rice.

Impact Gardner has started the last seven games and scored in double digits in his last eight. He has hit 14 3-pointers in his last six games and is converting 51.4 percent of his long-range shots. The one-time Fordham recruit has become a mainstay of the Pirate backcourt and has helped ECU win three of its last four games. The team plays Wichita State on Wednesday. Gardner had 14 points int he Jan. 21 loss to the Shockers.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson leads Rice against East Carolina after 23-point performance

Rice faces the East Carolina Pirates after Nick Anderson scored 23 points in Rice's 81-73 win against the Florida Atlantic Owls

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Riley scores 19 as East Carolina knocks off UTSA 88-72

Led by Jordan Riley's 19 points, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 88-72 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Isaiah Mbeng - Scores 18, grabs eight boards Mbeng racked up 18 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 88-72 win over UTSA.

Impact Mbeng put up season highs in points, rebounds, 3-pointers and assists. He had only scored in double digits once before Wednesday. The 6-1 sophomore went scoreless in 26 minutes against Temple on Saturday. The Pirates play Rice on Saturday. Mbeng also went scoreless in 27 minutes in the loss to the Owls on Jan. 28.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina hosts UTSA after Riley's 32-point game

East Carolina takes on the UTSA Roadrunners after Jordan Riley scored 32 points in East Carolina's 81-73 loss to the Temple Owls

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Tobiason scores 27 as Temple takes down East Carolina 81-73

Led by Aiden Tobiason's 27 points, the Temple Owls defeated the East Carolina Pirates 81-73 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Jordan Riley - Tallies 32 points in loss Riley racked up 32 points (11-24 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-12 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 81-73 loss to Temple.

Impact Riley scored at least 32 points for the third straight game. The senior is getting his even though the Pirates are sinking to the bottom of the American Conference standings. He has scored 30 points or more five times this season. The 6-5 guard is doing most of his damage within the arc and at the free throw line. He has attempted 53 free throws in his last five games and has made 41 (77.4 percent). He will look to continue the scoring spree on Wednesday against UTSA.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Emejuru - Snags 14 boards in dub-dub Emejuru totaled 10 points (2-2 FG, 6-10 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 81-73 loss to Temple.

Impact The Pirate center had been held to a combined 10 rebounds in his two previous games. He had his 10th double-double as ECU lost for the ninth time in the last 11 games. The 6-10 senior is still having a fine season despite the losses. He is averaging 13.3 points and 9.6 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Riley leads East Carolina against Temple

East Carolina hosts the Temple Owls after Jordan Riley scored 35 points in East Carolina's 76-75 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference

A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major American Conference.

FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference

Riley scores 35, hits go-ahead FTs with 14 seconds left, ECU beats Florida Atlantic 76-75

Joran Riley led the East Carolina Pirates with 35 points, which included two free throws with 14 seconds left, to help the Pirates beat the Florida Atlantic Owls 76-75

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

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East Carolina hosts Memphis following McDaniel's 29-point game

Riley and East Carolina take down UTSA 82-81

East Carolina visits Simpson and UTSA

Bonke puts up 12 as Charlotte defeats East Carolina 68-56

Riley leads East Carolina against Charlotte

Last Night in College Basketball: Arizona Bounces Back Against Shorthanded BYU

Williams, Wichita State knock off East Carolina 92-89 in OT

Giles leads Wichita State against East Carolina

Riley, Gardner help East Carolina earn 85-75 victory over Rice

Anderson leads Rice against East Carolina after 23-point performance

Riley scores 19 as East Carolina knocks off UTSA 88-72

East Carolina hosts UTSA after Riley's 32-point game

Tobiason scores 27 as Temple takes down East Carolina 81-73

Riley leads East Carolina against Temple

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: American Conference

Riley scores 35, hits go-ahead FTs with 14 seconds left, ECU beats Florida Atlantic 76-75