Pirates in baseball: Former ECU alumni square off, both pitch as Rangers top Cardinals; Whisenhunt gets win
Two East Carolina baseball alumni got to pitch in Friday’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. But it’s not exactly what you think. WATCH: @ECUBaseball alum @alecburleson9 got to pitch for the Cardinals in an 11-1 loss to the Rangers. He pitched...
Thorndyke and Dooley hit HRs, Flukey has 9 Ks; Coastal Carolina beats Fairfield 10-2
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Colby Thorndyke and Ty Dooley each hit a home run, Cameron Flukey had nine strikeouts and host Coastal Carolina beat No. 4 seed Fairfield 10-2 at the Conway Regional on Friday night. Top-seeded Coastal Carolina, making its fourth consecutive NCAA...
Pirates cruise to regional-opening win over Gators
The East Carolina baseball team made it look easy against Florida in the first round of their NCAA Conway Regional game. Buccaneer Scoreboard - Paint It! The Pirates go to Conway and skin the Gators! ECU Baseball advances to the winners bracket with an 11-6 win over...
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PRL Thurday: NFL draft is here for Pirates, other draft prospects
Thursday marks the start of the NFL draft and "Pirate Radio Live" will help you get ready for it. Clip, Chandler and the gang will discuss the draft, which runs Thursday-Saturday. Former ECU stars like Shavon Revel, Winston Wright, Rahjai Harris and others hope to...
Shavon Revel among athletes to sign with adidas
Former East Carolina star Shavon Revel has his sneaker contract. All he needs now is a team to wear them for. On3.com and other media outlets report Revel was one of 12 athletes to sign with adidas on Wednesday. The news comes ahead of the NFL draft, which starts...
Pirates in baseball: Burleson has three-hit game in Cards’ loss
It was a slow night for the Pirates playing baseball … except for Alec Burleson. The East Carolina grad had three hits in a 4-1 loss to the Braves on Wednesday. He got his first hit in the first inning and then singled again in the sixth and eighth. Each time, the...
ECU mourns the passing of Hall Of Fame athlete Jim Bolding
On Wednesday, East Carolina University announced the passing of one of its Hall of Fame athletes, Jim Bolding. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube ===== Photo...
40th Annual Pigskin Pig-Out starts Friday
East Carolina University has provided details about this weekend's 40th annual Great Pirate Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out. Read more below from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube ===== Photo...
Pirates announce signing of Corey Caulker
East Carolina Sports Information announced the signing of a point guard from the transfer portal, Corey Caulker. Below is more information from ECU. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube ===== Photo credit: Corey...
PRL Wednesday: One day til the NFL draft begins
We're halfway to the weekend, but something big is happening starting Thursday. "Pirate Radio Live" will have lots to talk about, including the start of the NFL draft. Clip, Chandler and the gang will discuss that and much more with the following guests: 🏴☠️🏈 Today...
Pirates pick up 6-foot-10 forward from transfer portal
The East Carolina men’s basketball team picked up a big man from the transfer portal for the 2025-26 season. Literally. Pirates announce signing of Corey Caulker I’m very fortunate to say that I’m going to be able to play for Coach Schwartz at ECU!#Gopirates...
ECU alum Tommy Eason gets win No. 600 at PCC
Pitt Community College baseball coach Tommy Eason picked up his 600th career win on Tuesday. Congratulations to @pittccbaseball Head Coach Tommy Eason on earning his 600th career victory last night! The Bulldogs defeated Lenoir CC 16-4, and will travel to Fayetteville...
NC State scores three in sixth inning to rally past Pirates
The NC State softball team rallied for three runs in the sixth inning to beat East Carolina 4-3 on Tuesday. Below is a press release from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube ===== Photo credit:...