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EAST CAROLINA PIRATES 6-1 · 3RD IN AAC
6-1 · 3RD IN AAC
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UCF looks to extend streak vs ECU
Central Florida looks for its 10th straight win in the head-to-head series over East CarolinaJANUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ECU's postponed game versus Temple rescheduled ECU is now scheduled to play Temple twice in a span of three days in mid-February.
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Cisse scores 14 to carry Memphis past East Carolina 80-53 GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Moussa Cisse scored 14 points with nine rebounds and Memphis beat East Carolina 80-53 on Sunday. DeAndre Williams ha...
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Cisse scores 14 to carry Memphis past East Carolina 80-53 Moussa Cisse scored 14 points with nine rebounds and Memphis beat East Carolina 80-53 on Sunday.
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Cisse scores 14 to carry Memphis past East Carolina 80-53
Moussa Cisse scored 14 points with nine rebounds and Memphis beat East Carolina 80-53JANUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays 11 minutes in return Farrakhan (undisclosed) recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 11 minutes in Sunday's 80-53 loss to Memphis.
Impact Farrakhan missed two of the last three games for the Pirates, but he was warming up ahead of Sunday's matchup and played 11 minutes off the bench. He didn't have a significant impact for the Pirates as the team struggled to generate much offensive production, but it was encouraging to see the freshman back on the court.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LIVE UPDATES: Memphis vs. ECU Live updates from Minges Coliseum as ECU finally returns to action on the hardwood.
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Warming up ahead of game Farrakhan is out with the team warming up ahead of Sunday's game against Memphis, Stephen Igoe of 247sports.com reports.
Impact Farrakhan was unavailable in the Pirates' last game but appears to be back and ready to go. The 6-2 freshman has only averaged 12.7 minutes per game but could be used more Sunday as the team is down to eight scholarship players with a handful of guys currently in the COVID-19 protocol.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Baruti is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Memphis.
Impact Baruti made consecutive starts to begin the new year but will make his way back to the bench for Sunday's contest. The 6-7 senior is averaging and 8.7 points and 5.6 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game as he'll back up Jayden Gardner against the Tigers.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Gardner is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Memphis.
Impact Gardner was questionably omitted from the starting lineup in the team's last game but will return to his starting spot in the frontcourt for Sunday's meeting with Memphis. The 6-7 junior is averaging 16.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as he'll look to lead the shorthanded Pirates to a win.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Newton (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Memphis.
Impact Newton missed the last two games with an undisclosed issue but will return at an opportune time with the Pirates' backcourt decimated with players in the COVID-19 protocol. The 6-5 sophomore has averaged 8.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 30.8 minutes per game and should provide a nice boost to the lineup.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Sunday Strickland is currently in the team's COVID-19 protocol and will be unavailable for Sunday's game against Memphis, Stephen Igoe of 247sports.com reports.
Impact Strickland has appeared in just two games this season as his absence won't have any direct effect on the outcome of Sunday's game. It's unclear when he'll be able to return but he likely won't play much if it all once he's cleared.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Coleman is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will miss Sunday's game against Memphis, Stephen Igoe of 247sports.com reports.
Impact The injury Coleman is dealing with has not been specified so it's unclear what he's out with and when he could be expected to return. The 7-0 sophomore has averaged 5.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in 5.6 minutes per game as his role clearly isn't big enough to have any significant impact on Sunday's game.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday James is currently in the team's COVID-19 protocol and will be unavailable for Sunday's game against Memphis, Stephen Igoe of 247sports.com reports.
Impact James is one of three scholarship players who will be sidelined while in the COVID protocol. James has had a limited role off the bench but the Pirates are lacking depth in their backcourt so his absence will definitely be felt.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Miles is currently in the team's COVID-19 protocol and will be unavailable for Sunday's game against Memphis, Stephen Igoe of 247sports.com reports.
Impact Miles is one of three scholarship players who will be sidelined while in the team's COVID protocol. The 6-7 senior is currently second on the team with 10.4 points per game as his absence will leave the team without much guard depth and a primary scoring option.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from warmups Jackson is currently in the team's COVID-19 protocol and will be unavailable for Sunday's game against Memphis, Stephen Igoe of 247sports.com reports.
Impact Jackson is among three scholarship players who are all out due to COVID protocols as the Pirates will be severely shorthanded in their backcourt. It's unclear if Jackson will be ready to return for Wednesday's game against UCF.
JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis looks to extend success against East Carolina While Memphis is trying to win back-to-back games for the first time in more than a month, East Carolina is happy to get back on the court. The Tigers look to
JANUARY 23, 2021 • SI.COM
If ECU plays Sunday, the Pirates will be without their head coach Joe Dooley won't coach on Sunday if the Pirates play Memphis as scheduled.
JANUARY 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Postponements create scheduling obstacles for ECU, AAC ECU, like much of the AAC, will have to cram in a number of games down the stretch to fulfill its 20-game league schedule.
JANUARY 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Pause adds to frustrating stretch for ECU basketball ECU's next two games have been postponed after an outbreak in cases. Head coach Joe Dooley weighs in.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Next two ECU games postponed due to COVID-19 ECU will pause activities and postpone the next two games after positive tests within the program.
JANUARY 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Expected to play Wednesday Newton (undisclosed) is expected to play in Wednesday's game against Cincinnati, 247sports.com reports.
Impact Newton has missed the last two games due to COVID-19 protocols. Newton has had a very solid season, averaging 8.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ECU, Cincy meet in conference play
AAC foes meet as East Carolina matches up against CincinnatiJANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Podcast: How do the Pirates get their mojo back? ECU has dropped two basketball games in a row after a long Christmas break.
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