Former ECU guard RJ Felton signs free agent contract with Pacers; former star Javon Small drafted
Although RJ Felton wasn’t chosen for the two-day NBA draft, he does have a future in the league. The Indiana Pacers signed Felton and two other players — Connecticut center Samson Johnson and Creighton guard Steven Ashworth — to undrafted free agent contracts,...
UNCC announces sellout of football tickets for 2025
It’s apparent that there’s a level of excitement for UNC Charlotte football this season. Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports football tickets for this season have sold out. He posted to social media, “For the first time in the program’s history, season...
ECU: Team Boneyard, The 23 Club to expire, Athletics Excellence Fund forms
East Carolina University on Thursday announced that Team Boneyard and The 23 Club would expire at the end of the month and a new group, Athletics Excellence Fund will be formed. Below is more information which was posted to ECUPirates.com. ===== Team Boneyard &...
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Pirates blank Tribe, 12-0; Parker Byrd gets first college hit
The East Carolina baseball team got a complete-game effort from pitcher Ethan Norby and the offense banged out 12 hits, including the first college hit for Parker Byrd. It was all part of a magical night that saw the Pirates blank William & Mary, 12-0. The two...
UAB eliminates Pirates in quarterfinals of AAC Tournament
The East Carolina men's basketball team was eliminated from the AAC Tournament after UAB picked up a 94-77 win on Friday. The Pirates dropped to 19-14 and will await the prospects of any postseason action. Below is a report from ECU's Sports Information along with...
ECU softball team drops series opener to Tulsa, 5-1
The East Carolina softball team dropped its series opener with Tulsa on Friday, dropping a 5-1 decision. The two teams wrap up the series with a doubleheader on Saturday due to the threat of bad weather on Sunday. A full report from ECU Sports Information can be found...
Former Pirate, Super Bowl champ promoted within New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
A former East Carolina football player who went on to the NFL and won a Super Bowl has been promoted within his current job. Jay Ross signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2010 after finishing his career at ECU. He ended up with the Green Bay Packers and won a Super...
PRL Friday: Counting down to ECU baseball, basketball games
Friday's edition of "Pirate Radio Live" will get you ready for ECU baseball and men's basketball, which will both be in action. ECU's baseball team hosts William & Mary in a three-game series that starts Friday evening. Meanwhile, the ECU men's basketball team...
Anticipated bad weather forces change to ECU softball schedule
Anticipated bad weather has forced East Carolina to alter its softball schedule series this weekend with Tulsa. Below is more information from ECU Sports Information. Check out Pirate Radio Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube ===== By...
ECU hosts William & Mary for three-game set, schedule changed due to weather
The East Carolina baseball team returns to action on Friday with a three-game set against William & Mary. The first game is set for 6 p.m. The Pirates (9-8) are coming off two wins over Virginia Commonwealth, one which saw Parker Byrd get his first RBI in the...
Harold Varner III starts with 2-under, 4Aces team in lead
ECU alum Harold Varner III had a bogey-free round of 69 and helped his 4Aces team get off to a good start on Friday in the opening round of the LIV Golf Singapore. .@HV3_Golf almost aces out the gate 😱 LIV Golf Singapore has begun 🙌 Tune in LIVE on the @foxsports app...
Another publication raves about Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage
With the Spring Training season winding down and teams gearing up for the start of the Major League Baseball season, one thing stands out. Team and player previews continue as squads prepare for their Breakout Game showcase. One player who is in the spotlight again is...
ECU advances with 70-65 win over UTSA, faces UAB in AAC quarters
Jordan Riley played a big role in helping East Carolina hold off UTSA in Thursday's AAC Tournament second-round play. Buccaneer Scoreboard - Paint It! ECU Basketball defeats UTSA to advance to the next round in the AAC Tournament. Jordan Riley with 22 points and 12...