EAST CAROLINA PIRATES NEWS

Yann Farell - Misses Saturday game due to illness Farell (illness) did not play in Saturday's 74-70 loss to Memphis, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The junior forward likely came down with the same illness that fellow teammates Cyr Malonga, Bencao Vungo and Callum Richard have come down with. The severity of the illness is not fully known, but the next chance for Farell to play will be Tuesday against North Texas.

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Bencao Vungo - Misses game vs. Memphis Vungo (illness) didn't play in East Carolina's near upset over Memphis.

Impact Vungo missed his second straight game Saturday. The sophomore averages just 3.7 minutes this season, so his absence didn't have much of an effect on the Pirates' game-plan. His next chance to play will come against North Texas on Jan. 14.

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Callum Richard - Stays out Saturday Richard (illness) was out for Saturday's 74-70 loss against Memphis.

Impact Richard remained sidelined against the Tigers with a team-wide illness and was joined by Cyr Malonga and Bencao Vungo once again. The sophomore center has now missed eight straight games, but it's not known whether all were due to the sickness. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against North Texas.

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Cyr Malonga - Logs another DNP vs. Memphis Malonga (illness) missed Saturday's 74-70 loss to Memphis.

Impact Malonga was out for his second straight outing as he deals with an illness that has affected his teammates as well. Given that he's now been sidelined for two games, he remains a game-time decision for ECU's home game against North Texas this upcoming Tuesday.

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No. 19 Memphis faces East Carolina after Haggerty's 27-point showing

No. 19 Memphis plays the East Carolina Pirates after PJ Haggerty scored 27 points in Memphis' 68-64 victory against the North Texas Mean Green

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Memphis vs. East Carolina: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11

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Callum Richard - DNP with illness Richard (illness) did not play in East Carolina's 80-79 win over Temple on Wednesday with an illness, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Richard was held out of Wednesday's contest with flu-like symptoms. The sophomore center was joined by teammates Cyr Malonga and Bencao Vungo with similar symptoms. Richard has played a minimal role for the Pirates in his time on the floor this season, averaging 1.3 points in 2.5 minutes per game across just four appearances. His next opportunity to return will come against Memphis on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bencao Vungo - DNP vs. Temple Vungo (illness) did not play during East Carolina's 80-79 win Wednesday against Temple, according to Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Igoe reported Vungo was "sick and dealing with flu-like symptoms" before East Carolina's latest game. He remains a depth piece at best, averaging just 3.7 minutes in seven games this season.

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Cyr Malonga - DNP with illness Malonga (illness) did not play in East Carolina's 80-79 victory over Temple on Wednesday due to an illness, per Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Malonga was held out of Wednesday's contest with reported flu-like symptoms, marking his fourth missed game of the season. The sophomore center was not alone in his symptoms, as teammates Callum Richard and Bencao Vungo were also held out of Wednesday's game with illnesses. Malonga can be looked at as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Memphis.

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Tre Carroll, Ken Evans both score 17 to help Florida Atlantic hold off East Carolina 78-76

Tre Carroll and Ken Evans scored 17 points apiece to help Florida Atlantic hold off East Carolina 78-76

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Trevion LaBeaux - Returns Saturday LaBeaux (undisclosed) closed Saturday's 84-79 loss to Gardner-Webb with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in nine minutes.

Impact LaBeaux returned to action after sitting out against FIU on Tuesday, posting two points, one rebound, one assist and one steal in a limited outing off the bench. The 6-foot-3 junior, who has started in 10 games this season, looks to be eased back into action for the Pirates and will benefit from a 10-day break before ECU plays their next game against USF on Dec. 31.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julien Soumaoro - Dealing with personal problem Soumaoro didn't play in Tuesday's win over FIU due to a personal matter, head coach Michael Schwartz told Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com.

Impact Schwartz said Soumaoro is "dealing with some stuff and is not in the rotation," so it seems he'll be out of the lineup for a while. The senior has made eight appearances off the bench in 2024-25, averaging 4.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 16.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trevion LaBeaux - Dealing with undisclosed injury LaBeaux didn't play in Tuesday's win over FIU due to an undisclosed injury, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The nature of the injury is unclear, but it must've been something serious since LaBeaux has been a starter in every game he's been available for in 2024-25. His next chance to suit up will come against Gardner-Webb on Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paris explains struggles against East Carolina South Carolina head men's basketball coach Lamont Paris explains struggles against East Carolina.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Photos: South Carolina beats East Carolina South Carolina men's basketball beats East Carolina at home Saturday.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Trevion LaBeaux - Starting for Pirates LaBeaux is starting for East Carolina ahead of its tilt with Jacksonville State.

Impact The forward missed ECU's last game against George Mason after starting the first three contests of the season. He averaged 3.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in those games, and is now set to return to the starting five.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 South Carolina wins 42 straight, overwhelms East Carolina 95-44 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Chloe Kitts had 14 points and seven rebounds to lead No. 1 South Carolina to a 95-44 win over East Carolina on Sunday...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Felton and East Carolina earn 78-77 double-overtime win over George Mason

RJ Felton scored 27 points, including five in double, as the East Carolina Pirates beat the George Mason Patriots 78-77 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trevion LaBeaux - Not playing Saturday LaBeaux is out for Saturday's game against George Mason due to an undisclosed injury, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The extent of the injury is unclear, but if it's not too serious, then LaBeaux could return as early as next week for the matchup against Jacksonville State on Oct. 21. He's averaging 3.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in three starts this season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Felton's 25 help East Carolina defeat Coastal Carolina 63-59

Led by RJ Felton's 25 points, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 63-59 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Felton leads East Carolina against Coastal Carolina after 22-point game

East Carolina faces the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers after RJ Felton scored 22 points in East Carolina's 97-70 victory over the North Carolina Wesleyan Battling Bishops

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Felton scores 22, Walker adds double-double, and East Carolina tops North Carolina Wesleyan 97-70

RJ Felton had 22 points in East Carolina’s season-opening 97-70 win over North Carolina Wesleyan

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ECU adds I.J. Poole to basketball coaching staff Michael Schwartz adds to his coaching staff with a familiar face from his days at Tennessee.

JUNE 28, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

East Carolina takes offense to another level smashing Evansville 19-6 to force winner-take-all game

Ryan McCrystal went 3 for 5 and drove in five runs, Dixon Williams and Joey Berini each had three hits and East Carolina beat Evansville 19-6 in the Greenville Regional of the NCAA...

JUNE 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

East Carolina keeps super regional hopes alive holding off VCU 10-7

Carter Cunningham homered and drove in two runs, Jacob Jenkins-Cowart also drove in a pair of runs and East Carolina held off VCU for a 10-7 win in the Greenville Regional of the N...

JUNE 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS