Pirates add another player to 2025-26 roster
Another basketball player has announced on social media that he is headed to East Carolina. Vito Perkovic posted on his X account that he would be joining the Pirates. He wrote, 100% COMMITED! Let’s Go Pirate Nation. 100% COMMITED! Let’s Go Pirate Nation 🏴☠️...
Shockers outlast Pirates 5-4 in series opener
Wichita State got all of its runs in the first two innings, including four in the second inning, and held on to beat East Carolina 5-4 on Friday in the AAC series opener. Buccaneer Scoreboard Final - ECU Baseball drops game 1 to Wichita State....
Former ECU center now member of CFL’s Argonauts
The CFL’s Toronto Argonauts have announced that former East Carolina University center Hampton Ergle has joined the team. On X, the Argonauts posted “Hampton Ergle and Jas Khaira are officially Boatmen ⚓️ .” The team also announced the signing of three of its draft...
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Jeff Hoffman picks up 19th hold of season in Phillies’ win over Blue Jays
ECU Alum Jeff Hoffman had a 1-2-3 eighth inning for his 19th hold of the season as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-2, on Wednesday. Hoffman struck out one to lower his ERA to 1.82 for the season. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X...
ECU coach Mike Houston: ‘A challenging test on Saturday’ against Old Dominion
Wednesday's post-practice interview by ECU football coach Mike Houston gave the coach the chance to discuss the challenge ahead on Saturday. The Pirates will go to Old Dominion for a 6 p.m. game. After beating Norfolk State last Saturday, the Pirates will look to top...
Josh Grosz, Josh Moylan help Hudson Valley to rally victory
Two ECU alumni helped Hudson Valley to a 4-3 win over the Asheville Tourists on Tuesday. Josh Grosz pitched seven innings with three hits, three runs, six strikeouts and two walks in a no-decision. Josh Moylan walked and scored the winning run in the bottom of the...
Watch: Connor Norby hits RBI double, extends hitting success for Marlins in loss
It was another good night for ECU Alum Connor Norby. Norby was 2-for-4 with an RBI double for the Miami Marlins in a 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Norby has now hit in 12 of his 13 games with the Fish. It was also his eighth double as a major...
Alec Burleson, father part of Cardinals’ ‘Dads Trip’
Several members of the St. Louis Cardinals had their dads participate in the first-ever "Dads Trip" last week in Minnesota. “It was awesome to be able to show him what we do. I texted him after he got home and he said, ‘Let’s do it again next year!’ He loved it, and I...
Former ECU men’s assistant basketball coach takes position with Grizzlies
A former ECU men's assistant basketball coach is making the move to the NBA. HoopDirt.com reports South Kent prep head coach Raphael Chillious has stepped down from his position, and will join the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. Prior to his time at South Kent, the veteran...
Watch: Inside The Film Room With Holton Ahlers: East Carolina vs Norfolk State
Each week during the ECU football season, Holton Ahlers will break down video from the previous game in a new Pirate Radio segment. In this installment, Ahlers goes in-depth on the Xs & Os of this past Saturday's matchup between ECU and Norfolk State, what went...
Watch: Monday Morning Quarterback with Holton Ahlers: ECU wins opener, wild college football weekend
The first edition of a new segment with Holton Ahlers has dropped on our social media channels. Monday Morning Quarterback with Holton Ahlers features his thoughts on each weekend of the college football season. In this inaugural episode, Ahlers talks about ECU's win...
PRL: Tuesdays with Mack, ECU football and more
Tuesday's Pirate Radio Live put the focus on this Saturday's ECU football game at Old Dominion, among other things. ESPN analyst and former ECU men's basketball coach Mack McCarthy joined the show for his weekly appearance. Clip and Jonathan also spoke with college...
Watch: ECU football players discuss Old Dominion road game
It's Week 2 of the college football season. The Pirates' focus now turns from the win over Norfolk State to facing Old Dominion. During Tuesday's player press conference, Pirate Radio got to speak with DT D’Anta Johnson, DB Shavon Revel and OL Hampton Ergle. Check out...