ECU’s Houser named to Manning Stars of the Week award
Katin Houser's performance for ECU in last Saturday's game with Memphis has earned him one of eight spots on the Manning Stars of the Week list, according to the Manning Award. Below are more details from the organization and ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate...
East Carolina’s late TD pass named Cheez-It Crunch Time Play of the Week
The Football Writers Association of America has selected the touchdown pass that won last Saturday's game for ECU over Memphis as its Cheez-It Crunch Time Play of the Week. Below is more information from the FWAA via ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio...
Watch: Blake Harrell, players discuss UTSA
The ECU football team was right back at work on Monday after last Saturday's win over Memphis. The Pirates will go to UTSA this Saturday for another conference game. On Monday, coach Blake Harrell and players met with the media to discuss that game and more. Click...
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UFL Week 7: Cornell Powell catches TD in DC win, Arlington loses again
There's one more week in the UFL regular season. Week 7 proved to be an interesting one for former East Carolina football stars playing for the Arlington Renegades. The Renegades dropped their third straight game on Saturday, 25-24, to the Michigan Panthers. The loss...
Pirates in baseball: Connor Norby gets two hits to lead quiet Sunday for ECU alum
It was a relatively quiet Mother’s Day for East Carolina alumni playing Major League Baseball or in the minors. Connor Norby had the most productive day at the plate, going 2-for-4 for the Marlins in a 4-2 loss to the White Sox. He was caught stealing second base, the...
Report: QB at three previous schools verbally commits to ECU
A quarterback who had stops most recently at Northwestern along with Mississippi State and Vanderbilt has told ESPN he has verbally committed to play at East Carolina. ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel posted the news to his X account on Sunday evening....
Photos: Rahjai Harris works out at Buffalo Bills’ rookie minicamp
Former East Carolina running back Rahjai Harris was among 51 total players invited to take part in the Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp this weekend. The rookie camp was one of many...
Analysis: Shawn Armstrong within Rangers’ ‘circle of trust’ in bullpen
The Texas Rangers’ bullpen has had its ups and downs this season. The team started the season uncertain about who would be the closer. For the most part, that problem has been solved. But who is trustworthy out of the bullpen remains a bit of a problem....
Pirates in baseball: Jeff Hoffman racks up second straight save for Blue Jays
Well, so much for that. For the second straight game, ECU alum Jeff Hoffman struck out the side to pick up a save, his ninth of the season, in a 6-3 win over the Mariners on Saturday. He dropped his ERA to 3.79 with the outing. On Friday, he struck out the side in the...
Whitaker’s walk off lifts ECU to Senior Day DH split
The East Carolina baseball team salvaged a split on Saturday with UTSA, thanks to a heroic finish created by redshirt freshman Davin Whitaker. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. With the doubleheader split, ECU is off until Tuesday when it hosts...
Jackson, Apple make AAC softball All-Tournament team
Two members of the East Carolina softball team made the All-Tournament team, the league announced on Saturday. Emma Jackson, who hit three homers in two of the three games the Pirates played, was on the team along with pitcher Taylor Apple. Jackson hit a solo homer in...
Renegades’ Ahlers, McGhin, Winstead set for game with Panthers
The UFL’s top game on Saturday features the Arlington Renegades hosting the Michigan Panthers. Two titans will clash this Saturday! Michigan at Arlington. Kickoff at 1PM ET on FOX. pic.twitter.com/7EvX6FLRVm — United Football League (@TheUFL) May 8, 2025 Arlington,...
Pirates in baseball: Back to normal for Jeff Hoffman in Blue Jays’ win
After a couple of bumpy relief appearances, ECU alum Jeff Hoffman was back to his old self in a 6-3 win by the Blue Jays over the Mariners on Friday. He struck out the side in the ninth inning to lock things up and lower his ERA to 4.00. He picked up his eighth save...