AAC changing name to American Conference
Out with the old, in with the new. The American Athletic Conference announced it is rebranding itself to the American Conference. The news was released on its website Monday morning and was reported on by multiple sources. The conference that East Carolina calls home...
Pirates in baseball: Gavin Williams has one of best outings of season in Guardians’ 8-2 win over A’s
Gavin Williams came ready to play on Sunday. The ECU baseball alum had one of his best games of the season, matching his career high with 11 strikeouts in an 8-2 win over the Athletics. The 6-foot-6 righthander gave up a run on four hits and one walk. The...
CFL roundup: DaShaun Amos, Hamilton beat Justin Hardy, Ottawa again for fourth straight
Hamilton and ECU football alum DaShaun Amos got the best of Ottawa and Justin Hardy again on Sunday. The two teams met in back-to-back weeks with Amos and company getting a 30-15 win in Week 7. During Week 6, Hamilton won 23-20. Hamilton remains tied with Montreal,...
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UAB eliminates Pirates in quarterfinals of AAC Tournament
The East Carolina men's basketball team was eliminated from the AAC Tournament after UAB picked up a 94-77 win on Friday. The Pirates dropped to 19-14 and will await the prospects of any postseason action. Below is a report from ECU's Sports Information along with...
ECU softball team drops series opener to Tulsa, 5-1
The East Carolina softball team dropped its series opener with Tulsa on Friday, dropping a 5-1 decision. The two teams wrap up the series with a doubleheader on Saturday due to the threat of bad weather on Sunday. A full report from ECU Sports Information can be found...
Former Pirate, Super Bowl champ promoted within New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
A former East Carolina football player who went on to the NFL and won a Super Bowl has been promoted within his current job. Jay Ross signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2010 after finishing his career at ECU. He ended up with the Green Bay Packers and won a Super...
PRL Friday: Counting down to ECU baseball, basketball games
Friday's edition of "Pirate Radio Live" will get you ready for ECU baseball and men's basketball, which will both be in action. ECU's baseball team hosts William & Mary in a three-game series that starts Friday evening. Meanwhile, the ECU men's basketball team...
Anticipated bad weather forces change to ECU softball schedule
Anticipated bad weather has forced East Carolina to alter its softball schedule series this weekend with Tulsa. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube ===== By...
ECU hosts William & Mary for three-game set, schedule changed due to weather
The East Carolina baseball team returns to action on Friday with a three-game set against William & Mary. The first game is set for 6 p.m. The Pirates (9-8) are coming off two wins over Virginia Commonwealth, one which saw Parker Byrd get his first RBI in the...
Harold Varner III starts with 2-under, 4Aces team in lead
ECU alum Harold Varner III had a bogey-free round of 69 and helped his 4Aces team get off to a good start on Friday in the opening round of the LIV Golf Singapore. .@HV3_Golf almost aces out the gate 😱 LIV Golf Singapore has begun 🙌 Tune in LIVE on the @foxsports app...
Another publication raves about Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage
With the Spring Training season winding down and teams gearing up for the start of the Major League Baseball season, one thing stands out. Team and player previews continue as squads prepare for their Breakout Game showcase. One player who is in the spotlight again is...
ECU advances with 70-65 win over UTSA, faces UAB in AAC quarters
Jordan Riley played a big role in helping East Carolina hold off UTSA in Thursday's AAC Tournament second-round play. Buccaneer Scoreboard - Paint It! ECU Basketball defeats UTSA to advance to the next round in the AAC Tournament. Jordan Riley with 22 points and 12...
The Backup Plan with Caiden Norman, Episode 1
While Holton is away, Caiden will play. 🚨The Backup Plan with Caiden Norman Episode One🚨 A 5-7 minute X series covering whatever the heck you want us to cover!! pic.twitter.com/YBOrf2T4D0 — The Holton Ahlers Show (@HoltAhlersShow) March 13, 2025 The first episode of...