Macy takes positives from streak

East Carolina's I'Tiana Taylor, right, and South Florida's Alisia Jenkins reach for the ball during their game at Minges Coliseum, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2015. (Abbey Mercando/The Daily Reflector)East Carolina’s seven-game losing streak is testing coach Heather Macy’s players in many ways.

On the court, the need for a win to break the streak is at the forefront. The next chance for the Pirates (6-8, 0-2 American Athletic Conference) is tonight against Tulane (10-4, 1-1) at 7 p.m. in Minges Coliseum.

Shortly after Saturday’s 61-59 loss to then-No. 20 South Florida in which star senior guard Courtney Williams hit a contested, game-winning shot during the final seconds, Macy referenced that those…