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… [ 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… [ 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… [ 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… [ 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… [ More… ]

When East Carolina plays Saturday at 8 p.m. at Tulane, an extended losing streak will become history. The Green Wave is 0-12 in the American Athletic Conference. The Pirates are 0-9 on the road. ECU coach Joe Dooley talked about factors involved in his club’s struggles away from Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. “First of… [ More… ]

Cliff Godwin begins his fifth season as East Carolina baseball coach when the Pirates host Radford for a doubleheader today at 2 p.m. The schedule for the opening series was modified Thursday due to potential unfavorable weather. The start for the third game with the Highlanders is supposed to be announced during the second game… [ More… ]