GREENVILLE — East Carolina played well in all phases in a 11-0 win over Old Dominion in seven innings on Tuesday at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The game ended on the mercy rule with a 2-run homer by Carlos Jacome with two out in the seventh. The Pirates (9-7-1) scored in every inning, did not commit an error and two pitchers combined for a 2-hit shutout, starter Ryan Towers … [Read more...]
JUNGLE TALESOn Deck with W&M coach Rob McCoy
Play this episode of Jungle Tales with host Bubba Rosenbaum. William & Mary coach Rob McCoy joins Rosenbaum to discuss the Wednesday matchup between the Tribe and East Carolina. The first pitch in the renewal of the non-conference rivalry will be at 4:00 p.m. at Plumeri Park in Williamsburg. Play the YouTube video below [14 … [Read more...]
JUNGLE TALESOn Deck with ODU coach Chris Finwood
Play this episode of Jungle Tales with host Bubba Rosenbaum. Old Dominion coach Chris Finwood joins Rosenbaum to discuss the Monarchs' Tuesday matchup with East Carolina. The first pitch in the renewal of the non-conference rivalry will be at 4:00 p.m. at Clark-LeClair Stadium. Play the YouTube video below [13 … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSECU dominant in shortened contest at Coastal
CONWAY, SC — East Carolina took a 10-4 win on Sunday in six innings, avoiding a sweep at Coastal Carolina in dominant fashion. The contest was delayed due to weather and then called with more storms approaching the area. The Pirates improved to 8-7-1 with a 14-6 lead in hits over the Chanticleers (9-6). Jack Herring, who was 0-for-12 in the series before Sunday, set … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSBlazers top ECU, 90-83, in season finale
BIRMINGHAM — A 90-83 loss at Alabama-Birmingham on Sunday didn't cost East Carolina a berth in the American Conference tournament. That door was closed with Memphis' 96-95 overtime win at Tulane before the Pirates' contest went final. Ultimately, ECU couldn't overcome an 0-6 start in league play. The Pirates made a push to be among the top 10 in the standings, the … [Read more...]