ECU announces game time for home contest against BYU
East Carolina University has announced the game time for the BYU contest slated for Sept. 20. Family Weekend is set! 🏴☠️ pic.twitter.com/nU5jcmFHSB — ECU Football (@ECUPiratesFB) September 8, 2025 The Saturday game will be played at 7:30 p.m. It will be broadcast on...
Shawn Armstrong among Rangers enjoying collector card passion
The Texas Rangers are chasing two things in September … a spot in the postseason and some collectible cards. ECU baseball alum Shawn Armstrong is among those on the Rangers who have taken to the hobby. The Dallas Morning News did an interesting story on the baseball...
Watch: Groundbreaking for new Dick & Sarah Bennett Baseball Facility
East Carolina held a special ceremony on Friday to mark the groundbreaking for a new facility. The Dick & Sarah Bennett Baseball Facility will be built and used by the baseball program. A special ceremony was held to mark the beginning of construction for the...
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ECU softball tops UNCW, NC Central in Wednesday doubleheader
The East Carolina softball team picked up two wins on Wednesday, knocking off UNC Wilmington, 7-5, and NC Central, 9-3. The Pirates improved to 9-5 heading into the weekend series at Clemson in the Tiger Invitational. Below is a full report from ECU Sports...
Spring Training Roundup: Gavin Williams sharp in start with 2IP, 3Ks
Gavin Williams’ third season in the Majors got off to a good start Wednesday in a Spring Training game against the Texas Rangers. The ECU alum started and went two innings, giving up no runs, hits or walks with three strikeouts. His pitches topped off at 98 mph. Gavin...
Big first quarter helps lift ECU women past Florida Atlantic
The East Carolina women’s basketball team jumped out quickly and held on for an 80-70 win at Florida Atlantic on Wednesday. The Pirates (15-13, 7-9 AAC) led 23-4 after the first quarter, scoring all of their points after the Bulls opened the game with the first...
Cliff Godwin gets career win No. 400 as ECU tops ODU
ECU baseball coach Cliff Godwin achieved his 400th career victory as the Pirates ended a four-game losing streak with an 8-2 triumph against Old Dominion on Wednesday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Pirates (3-5) jumped ahead with a four-run first inning and maintained...
ECU football one of 10 schools nominated for unique award
ECU football is one of 10 schools to be nominated for the Uniswag Throwback Uniform of the Year. Voting began Wednesday and runs through Friday. It’s part of the Big Game Football Factory. The winner will be announced on March 10. Click here to vote. UNISWAG Throwback...
Carter Cunningham discusses senior season at ECU, minor league baseball
Before too long, players like ECU alum Carter Cunningham will be hitting the field for their respective minor league teams. The Toronto Blue Jays prospect will begin season two with the Dunedin Blue Jays in Florida. The team’s first game is scheduled for April 4 vs....
PRL Wednesday: Time for ECU baseball, Jim Szoke, Holton Ahlers & Ken Watlington
"Pirate Radio Live" is set to cover all angles from Wednesday's ECU action. The baseball team is hosting Old Dominion at 3 p.m., part of a busy day involving the softball team and the women's basketball team. 🏴☠️ Wednesday on Pirate Radio LIVE! - @jimszoke on the run...
Report: UNC’s new GM getting $1.5 million salary, title is “Academic Coordinator”
The University of North Carolina’s new football general manager is getting a tidy sum of money for his new role. Inside Carolina’s Ross Martin reported on X that Michael Lombardi’s salary is $1.5 million, “per the UNC Salary Information Database.” He also said...
Spring Training: Alec Burleson gets RBI, Carter Spivey records K
ECU alum Alec Burleson may not have a hit yet in Spring Training. However, he has driven in a run. The Cardinals star played first base in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He batted 0-for-2 but did drive in his team’s first run with a sacrifice fly in the...
Elon lacrosse closes on 5-0 run to defeat Pirates, 12-7
The ECU lacrosse team suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, Elon picked up a 12-7 victory, scoring the final five goals after the match was tied at 7 all. Below is a full report on the game from ECUPirates.com, Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X...