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Harold Varner III finishes tied for 21st at LIV Golf event

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — ECU alum Harold Varner III had his best showing in the final round of the LIV Golf Riyadh on Saturday. Varner shot a 4-under-par to finish in a four-way tie for 21st. He finished the three-day tournament with a -8. Adrian Meronk went...

Pirates even season series with Tulsa in 73-64 win

By ECUPirates.com The East Carolina women's basketball team avenged an earlier loss to Tulsa on Saturday afternoon with a 73-64 win on their home court in Minges Coliseum. GET BACK DUB 😤 pic.twitter.com/dlwzIOW6Wy — East Carolina Women’s Basketball (@ECUWBB) February...

Wilkes’ five goals pace Pirates past Queens, 12-8, in season opener

By ECUPirates.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The East Carolina lacrosse team defeated Queens, 12-8, in their season opener on Saturday afternoon. The four-goal win represented the new largest margin in the program's series history with the Royals. The Pirates (1-0) got off to...

Cardinals to hold Alec Burleson Bobblehead Day

Fans of ECU alum Alec Burleson can take part in a unique day to celebrate him on Saturday, March 29. The St. Louis Cardinals will recognize their star player with his own bobblehead day. The Cardinals and Burleson will take on the Minnesota Twins in a 1:15 p.m. game....

Justin Hardy happy to still be in Ottawa

ECU Alum Justin Hardy seems to be happy staying in Ottawa. The wide receiver decided to stick with the RedBlacks when free agency came about. He recently agreed to a new deal with his current team. “I’m very excited,” he said of all the faces returning. “Last year was...

Pirates split first day At Gamecock Invitational

By ECUPirates.com COLUMBIA, S.C. – The East Carolina softball team opened its season with a split at the Gamecock Invitational, falling 4-2 to Virginia before bouncing back to defeat Providence 6-4 at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Friday evening. Game...

Varner III 12 shots outside lead at LIV Golf Riyadh

Adrian Meronk shot a 6-under-par 66 and holds a two-shot lead at the LIV Golf Riyadh. ECU Alum Harold Varner III shot a 2-under-par for the second straight day and sits tied for 27th at 4-under par, 12 shots off the lead. LIV Golf plays three rounds. The last round is...

Two Pirates, Greenville native on NCBWA All-America teams

Two members of the ECU baseball team and a Greenville native have been recognized by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. ECU’s Ryley Johnson and Ethan Norby were selected on the 2025 NCBWA Preseason All-America teams. Greenville native Matthew...