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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

Jordan Riley - Puts up 35 points in win Riley produced 35 points (11-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block across 40 minutes during Sunday's 76-75 victory over Florida Atlantic.

Impact Riley sank a pair of free throws with 14 seconds remaining that were the last points in the game. Three other free throws were missed after that, but the guard finally led the Pirates to a conference win in a big-scoring performance. He has back-to-back 30-point games and has not been held under 15 points in American play. The Pirates play again on Saturday against Temple. Riley had 29 points in the Jan. 7 loss to the Owls.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Riley leads East Carolina against Florida Atlantic after 37-point game

East Carolina visits the Florida Atlantic Owls after Joran Riley scored 37 points in the Pirates' 83-77 loss to the Rice Owls

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Rice defeats East Carolina 83-77

Led by Jalen Smith's 21 points, the Rice Owls defeated the East Carolina Pirates 83-77 on Wednesday

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Eli DeLaurier - Scores four in loss DeLaurier (undisclosed) chipped in four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 loss to Rice.

Impact DeLaurier, who was designated as questionable pregame, logged four points and two rebounds during Wednesday's loss against the Owls. The 6-foot-10 sophomore, who is averaging 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists across 14 games (14.6 minutes per game) will look to get the Pirates back on track against FAU this Sunday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tybo Bailey - DNP Wednesday Bailey (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 83-77 loss against Rice.

Impact Bailey, who was listed as questionable due to undisclosed reasons, did not appear in Wednesday's loss against the Owls. The 6-foot-2 sophomore starter will have his next chance to suit up Sunday against FAU.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Riley - Goes off for career-high 37 Riley finished with a career-high 37 points (14-29 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 loss to Rice.

Impact Riley had scored at least 30 points twice previously this season, but he topped his high by six points. The 6-5 senior had only converted 34.2 percent of his field goals and 1-of-12 on 3-pointers in his four previous games, but still managed to average 19.5 points. He had more efficiency and volume against the Owls. The Pirates take on first place Florida Atlantic on Sunday. Riley averaged 18.5 points in a pair of losses to FAU last season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tybo Bailey - Questionable vs. Rice Bailey is listed questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Rice.

Impact Bailey is in danger of missing his first game of the season as he deals with some type of injury. His status should clear up closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Eli DeLaurier - Question mark for Pirates DeLaurier (undisclosed) is questionable for East Carolina's tilt with Rice on Wednesday.

Impact DeLaurier has played in the last six games after a seven game absence, but his status is in question once again. The sophomore forward averages 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Riley leads East Carolina against Florida Atlantic after 37-point game

Rice defeats East Carolina 83-77