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Former ECU punter will now play at Villanova

Villanova now has the distinction of having the oldest punter in college football. #NovaNation, let’s welcome our newest ‘Cat, Punter @lukelarsen_1✌️#TapTheRock pic.twitter.com/6GaCiEy3ED — Villanova Football (@NovaFootball) March 21, 2025 Luke Larsen, who hails from...

East Carolina tops Memphis 3-2 in AAC opener

The East Carolina baseball team began defense of its five-time AAC regular-season championship with a 3-2 win over Memphis on Friday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. Videos are from Pirate Radio. Buccaneer Scoreboard -...

Pirates come up short in series opener at South Florida, 6-5

The East Carolina softball team came up short in its AAC game with South Florida on Friday, falling 6-5 in Tampa, Fla. Below is a full report from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube =====...

ECU entertains Memphis to kick off AAC slate

The ECU baseball team starts AAC play on Friday against Memphis in a three-game set. The Pirates and Tigers begin play at 6 p.m. on Friday. Saturday's game is set for 4 p.m. with Sunday's game slated for noon. Below is a preview from ECU Sports Information. Videos are...

ECU alum Trey Benton placed on full-season injured list

ECU alum and Akron Rubber Ducks pitcher Trey Benton was placed on the full-season injured list, the Cleveland Guardians announced on Wednesday. He pitched for the Double-A Ducks in 2024, earning a 4-1 record with a 3.45 ERA in 23 relief appearances. He had a save and...

Zach Agnos likely headed to Triple-A to begin baseball season

It appears that despite a solid Spring Training, ECU alum Zach Agnos will start the 2025 season in the minors. The Denver Post reports that he entered Friday with a 3.86 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 9.1 innings. He also has had seven strikeouts, one walk and held batters to...

Forbes: Gavin Williams ‘mowin’ em down’ in Cactus League

ECU alum Gavin Williams has had an impressive Spring Training. Going into Wednesday’s game with the Athletics, he threw eight innings, yielding one earned run, for a 1.13 ERA. He struck out 16 hitters while walking only two. In Wednesday’s game, he went 4.1 innings,...

The Holton Ahlers Show: RJ Felton

The latest edition of "The Holton Ahlers Show" features ECU senior guard RJ Felton. In this week's episode, Felton talks about staying loyal rather than transferring, recruitment of him and his brother, the mindset of a conference tournament game, Team Boneyard, and...

Three ECU baseball alumni among top MLB names to know for 2025

USA Today Sports’ annual list of 100 Names to Know in Major League Baseball has three players who are East Carolina University alumni. Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage and San Francisco Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt...