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March 09, 2010
Vasquez, Scheyer, Delaney lead All-ACC 1st team
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Maryland’s Greivis Vasquez, Duke’s Jon Scheyer and Virginia Tech’s Malcolm Delaney are unanimous picks to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference basketball team.
Wofford beats Appalachian St, earns 1st NCAA berth
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Cameron Rundles scored 20 points and Wofford used stifling defense to overcome a long second-half scoring drought and beat Appalachian State 56-51 on Monday night for the Southern Conference title and its first NCAA tournament berth.
Panthers continue veteran purge, release FB Hoover
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers have added to their purge of veterans with the release of longtime fullback Brad Hoover.
March 08, 2010
Lady Pirates Crush Southern Miss in C-USA Tournament Opener
Freshman guard Shala Hodges netted a career-high 17 points and led five players in double figures to guide the fifth-seeded East Carolina women’s basketball team to a 102-64 win over 12 seed Southern Miss in the first round of the 2010 GMC Sierra Conference USA Women’s Basketball Championship Monday afternoon at the Reynolds Center.
Kansas coach keeps quiet on coaching rumors
Brian Bailey has the latest on the search for a new Pirate basketball coach.
Eyewitness News 9 Sports at Six for March 8
Brian Bailey has all of your sports highlights.
Wake Forest beats Clemson at home again, 70-65
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Al-Farouq Aminu broke out of his slump with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Wake Forest continued its home dominance of Clemson in a 70-65 victory on Sunday that cost the Tigers’ a first-round bye in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Horner leads NC State past Boston College 66-54
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Dennis Horner scored 11 of his 14 points during the decisive second-half run to help North Carolina State rally past Boston College 66-54 on Sunday.
Appalachian St. routs College of Charleston 77-54
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kellen Brand scored a career-high 37 points as Appalachian State routed College of Charleston 77-54 on Sunday night in the semifinals of the Southern Conference tournament.
No. 9 Duke tops NC State 70-60 for ACC title
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Jasmine Thomas scored 18 points and No. 9 Duke captured its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship since 2004 by beating North Carolina State 70-60 on Sunday.
March 07, 2010
South Central Rolls to Eastern 3A Girls Championship
Tournament MVP Amber Clark poured in 27 points as South Central won the school’s first ever Eastern Regional championship, beating Westover 67-59.
Pirates Take LeClair Classic, Slip by Western Carolina 4-3
Cam Freeman’s two-run home run in the eighth inning coupled with a strong pitching performance from Seth Maness helped No. 11 East Carolina to a 5-4 win over in-state foe West Carolina Sunday afternoon in the Seventh Annual Keith LeClair Classic at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Dooley Says He’s Not Coming Back To ECU
Eyewitness News 9 Sports has learned that former pirate coach Joe Dooley will not be returning to East Carolina as head basketball coach.
March 06, 2010
Coach Mack McCarthy announces resignation
There’s big news out of ECU basketball.
The Pirates wrapped up a disappointing regular season at home against Southern Mississippi.
After the game, Coach Mack McCarthy announced his resignation.
State Championship Matchups Set for Next Week
The State Championship will be held next weekend in Raleigh and Chapel Hill.
Kinston’s Boys, Williamston’s Girls lead Eastern North Carolina teams with regional titles
Kinston’s boys and Williamston’s girls were among the eastern North Carolina teams to win Eastern Regional titles on Saturday.
Pirates Slip By West Virginia 6-3 at LeClair Classic
Junior Zach Woods struck out a career-best 11 hitters, while Cam Freeman and John Wooten each drove in two runs to help No. 11 East Carolina to a 6-3 win over West Virginia Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
March 05, 2010
Kinston’s Boys, South Central’s Girls Advance in Eastern Regionals
Kinston’s boy’s and South Central’s girls were both winners in the Eastern Regional basketball semifinals on Friday night.
Pirates Open LeClair Classic with Win over Illinois
Corey Thompson’s two-RBI double to right center highlighted a four-run seventh inning that propelled No. 11 East Carolina a 7-5 win over Illinois in game two of the Seventh Annual Keith LeClair Classic Friday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Eyewitness News Nine Sports: March 5th, 2010
Friday at 6pm Edition
Mohammed, Chandler return to practice for Bobcats
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte Bobcats centers Nazr Mohammed and Tyson Chandler are practicing again following injuries.
Bass and Joyner Suspended Indefinitely
GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina freshmen infielder Bryan Bass and pitcher Tyler Joyner have been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team policy according to an announcement from head baseball coach Billy Godwin Friday afternoon.
Maryland beats North Carolina 83-77 in ACC tourney
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Lynetta Kizer had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help Maryland hold off North Carolina 83-77 on Thursday in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
NC State outlasts Clemson 59-54 in ACC tournament
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Bonae Holston had 22 points while freshman Marissa Kastanek had a big second half to help North Carolina State beat Clemson 59-54 on Thursday night in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Panthers brass chokes up over Delhomme’s release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Carolina general manager Marty Hurney calls it the toughest decision he ever made. Panthers coach John Fox couldn’t fight off tears while answering questions.
March 04, 2010
Eastern Regionals
Brian Bailey has all your highlights from the Eastern Regionals.
South Central Stunned in OT, Falcons out of Regionals
Northeast Guilford stunned South Central High School in the Eastern Regionals Thursday night. Brian Bailey has the highlights.
Eyewitness News Nine Sports: March 4th, 2010
Thursday at 6pm Edition
No. 22 Maryland beats 4th-ranked Duke 79-72
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Greivis Vasquez saved his best for last.
Florida State claims 51-47 win against Wake Forest
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Freshman Michael Snaer scored 14 points, including two game-clinching free throws with 4 seconds left, to lead Florida State to a 51-47 win over Wake Forest on Wednesday night.
