Nonconference football games always seem to have been significant at East Carolina. It is part of the university's culture. The gridiron represents a proving ground in a broader quest for respect. It began to be that way in 1970 when the Pirates played at N.C. State for the first time. ECU had emerged from battles in the state legislature for university status and a medical … [Read more...]

Jake Kuchmaner's perfect game for East Carolina on Sunday in a 3-0 win at Maryland completed a 3-game sweep for the No. 14 Pirates and assured the sophomore left-hander of a place in ECU history as the first pitcher to keep a runner from reaching base in a 9-inning contest. Kuchmaner has allowed just two hits in his last 23 and one-third innings after a period of inactivity … [Read more...]

Football, basketball and baseball are at various points in their respective years, but all three are thinking in terms of improvement. As East Carolina embarks on spring practice in football, the Pirates look to erase the disappointment of three straight 3-9 seasons with new coach Mike Houston piloting the ship. A 73-57 loss to Wichita State in the opening round of the … [Read more...]

All is quiet on the East Carolina football front. That will be changing shortly. "It's spring break for the players," new Pirates coach Mike Houston said this week. "I took a couple of days. My wife has me out on a honey-do list." The Houston family has moved to Greenville. "We're trying to get settled and get stuff fixed around the house," Houston said. "All that, so … [Read more...]

East Carolina is set to host the 16th annual Keith LeClair Classic in the stadium that bears the former Pirate baseball coach's name. The schedule had been adjusted due to the forecast of rain later today. Western Carolina, LeClair's alma mater, and Wright State will open play at 11 a.m. The ninth-ranked Pirates will take on Utah approximately 45 minutes after the first game … [Read more...]