Pirates Host ECU Thanksgiving Tournament

Make sure to head out to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum this weekend for some Pirate Basketball!


The East Carolina women’s basketball team is gearing up to host its annual Thanksgiving Tournament Saturday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Nov. 25. The four-team tournament will consist of Norfolk State, Appalachian State and Campbell. All games will be played at Williams Arena in Minges Coliseum.

The ECU Thanksgiving Tournament will open with the Pirates playing host to Norfolk State at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, followed by a Campbell-Appalachian State match-up scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, will pit Appalachian State against Norfolk State for a 2 p.m. contest, and will conclude with East Carolina and Campbell with a 4:30 p.m. tip-off.

All fans who bring an unused, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots promotion will receive free admission to the ECU games.


Live stats will be available for all tournament contests. Both ECU games will feature live video and a live broadcast on ECUPirates.com.

Meet the Pirates: Lindy Zamora

Biography

About Lindy
Full Name: Belinda Arleen Zamora
Nickname: Lindy
Date of Birth: May 16
Alma Mater: UCLA – Bachelor’s Degree in English

Favorites
Athlete: Chuck Finley, Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan
Sports Team (besides ECU): Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs
Movie: The Blues Brothers
Food: Mexican or Cheeseburgers
Thing about ECU: the people – staff, coaches, student-athletes


Getting to Know Lindy
What’s on your iPod? Everything from Oldies to Country to Rock ‘n’ Roll to Rap
Hobbies: Watching Sports or Movies, Listening to Music, and playing with my kitty, Lilly Lou
Interesting fact about myself: I’ve lived in four states (CA, IL, TX and NC) and traveled to 23.
Any brush with greatness? I met Kareem Abdul-Jabbar when he spoke at my college graduation and I met (and took a picture with) John Wooden while I was in college
My favorite summer activity was: Driving cross country with my brother, Jesse, from Redlands, California to Greenville, North Carolina
Other than basketball, I like to: watch sports and talk to my family on the phone
Not many people know that I: saw Mark Buehrle’s perfect game live in Chicago in 2009.
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Volleyball
The thing I like most about the team is: the camaraderie and dedication to play their best
If I could write the headline for this season is would be: Pirates Win C-USA Championship, Head to NCAA Tournament
What made you choose ECU: The people, the campus, the facilities, and the feeling of knowing it’s the right place for me
What impresses me most about Coach Macy is: her dedication and passion
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: an unforgettable season filled with victories and a conference championship

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. My abuelita (great-grandma) who passed away before I was born
2. John Wooden
3. LA Angels owner, Arte Moreno

Three words to describe me:
1. Happy
2. Goal-oriented
3. Friendly

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. To see all of my relatives who have passed away
2. To make a positive difference in the world
3. For my family to be healthy and happy

On the Pirates, who is…
Most likely to find her nose in a book? Coach Heather Macy
Team Mom? Ashley Anderson
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
A morning person? Nicole Mealing
The dancing queen? Celeste Stewart
Most likely to win “The Voice”? Elise Shelton

Meet the Pirates: Aaron Walker

Biography

About Coach Walker
Full Name: Aaron Walker
Alma Mater: East Carolina – Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a minor in Child Development and Family Relations

Favorites
Athlete: Muhammad Ali and LeBron James
Favorite Sports Team (besides ECU): Pittsburgh Steelers
Movie: Scarface, The Dark Knight and anything with Robert DeNiro or Dave Chappelle
Food: My mom’s collard greens and my wife’s banana pudding
Place on campus: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Thing about ECU: Game Days


Getting to Know Coach Walker
What’s on your iPod? Anything but country
Hobbies: Working out, Cooking, Listening to Music, and Playing with my Kids
Interesting fact about myself: I am a 2002 ECU graduate
Not many people know that I: Really enjoy cooking and am really good at it
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Track and Field
The thing I like most about the team is: they are very hard-working
If I could write the headline for this season is would be: ECU Women’s Basketball are Conference USA Champions
What made you chose ECU: The gameday environment
What impresses me the most about Coach Macy is: Her passion for perfection
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: LeBron James

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Muhammad Ali
2. Barack Obama
3. Mike Tomlin

Three words to describe me:
1. Hard-working
2. Funny
3. Big

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. Win the lottery
2. Be 7 feet tall
3. Conference rings for every team at ECU

Meals with Macy

Don't forget to RSVP for Meals with Macy!

Newsletter No. 3

Now that the season has started, check out what the Pirates are up to (other than winning basketball games), and all of the latest ECU women's basketball news in the Pirates' monthly newsletter by clicking on the link below.

ECU Women's Basketball Newsletter

Biography

About Brenda
Full Name: Brenda Perkins
Alma Mater: East Carolina - Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development and Family Relations

Favorites
Team (besides ECU): New York Knicks
Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Food: Chicken Alfredo
Place on campus: Loessin Playhouse
Thing about ECU: the family atmosphere


Getting to Know Brenda
What’s on your iPod? Gospel, Rap, Pop, R&B
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Photography and Gardening
My favorite ECU team other than women’s basketball is: Men’s Basketball
Not many people know that I: love working with children
The thing I like most about the team is: they are all smart, nice young women
Best Honorary Coach Moment: Sitting next to the girls on the bench
If I could write the headline for this season is would be: Women’s Basketball Tournament Champions