CONWAY, SC — East Carolina jumped on Florida early and didn't let up in an 11-6 win over the Gators on Friday in the regional opener at Springs Brooks Stadium. The Pirates (34-25) struck for two runs in the top of the first and never trailed. Braden Burress led off the game with a bunt single, stole second and went to third on Jack Herring's fly to center. Dixon Williams was … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates prove 28 is enough
East Carolina's run to the American Athletic Conference championship as the No. 6 seed was accomplished with a roster that was two players shy of the 30-man limit. The Pirates (33-25) certainly didn't dwell on adversity — although there was plenty — with an efficient 4-0 run to their seventh straight NCAA tournament berth. "You didn't see a group that played under any … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates have defined task
Except for a COVID season when everything was canceled in 2020, East Carolina has not missed the NCAA Tournament since 2017. Only regular season champion Texas-San Antonio appears assured of an NCAA berth as the American Athletic Conference tournament gets underway Tuesday in Clearwater, FL. That leaves the seven teams other than the Roadrunners to scrap for the automatic … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates start extended stay in Sunshine state with win
Life has changed for East Carolina going into the American Athletic Conference baseball tournament starting Tuesday in Clearwater, FL. For the first time since 2018, the Pirates will not go into the event with the No. 1 seeding accorded the regular season champion. ECU began an extended stay in the Sunshine state with a 5-1 win over South Florida in Tampa on Thursday night … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates in midst of another hoops rebuild
Athletic director Jon Gilbert recently expressed his confidence in basketball coach Mike Schwartz with a 1-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season. The move followed East Carolina's first winning season since 2012-13 when the Pirates were 23-12 and won the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. ECU went 19-14 in 2024-25 after losing a core of talent that included … [Read more...]