Reflector · Jan 13, 2016
Pirates pumped for SMU
ECU's Kentrell Barkley (15) jumps for the ball during a game against South Carolina State on Dec. 22, 2015. (Joe Pellegrino/The Daily Reflector)East Carolina coach Jeff Lebo and his basketball Pirates recognize the challenge they face against undefeated SMU.
They also understand the opportunity they have to pull off a massive upset of the No. 10 Mustangs tonight, and possibly turn around a disappointing season.
“We’re definitely excited and ready for the challenge,” ECU senior point guard Prince Williams said of tonight’s 6:15 tip-off. “I don’t think we’ve had (a top-10 team) come through here in a long time. ... I hope we get a good crowd out here and come in here ready to compete.”