BUIES CREEK — Campbell scored twice in the bottom of the seventh after a hit batter led off the inning and the Camels topped East Carolina, 3-2, at Jim Perry Stadium. Darnell Parker was plunked to start the decisive frame. Winning pitcher Jett Music (1-0) followed with a single through the left side to put runners at first and second. Andrew Schuldt's RBI double down the … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSPirates pull away to 75-59 triumph at Charlotte
CHARLOTTE — R.J. Felton had 23 points on eight of 14 field goal shooting to lead East Carolina to a 75-59 American Athletic Conference win at Charlotte on Saturday. Felton was seven of nine from beyond the arc. "R.J. was locked in and focused," said ECU coach Mike Schwartz on the Pirate radio network. It was the largest margin of victory for a Pirate win in the series … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSBouche lifts ECU to series win with walk-off homer
GREENVILLE — Old Dominion transfer Alex Bouche hit a walk-off home run to right field for a 4-3 East Carolina win over George Mason on Saturday at Clark-LeClair Stadium in the deciding matchup of a 3-game series. Bouche is one of 27 new players on the roster. "We're going to keep putting these guys out there and let them get swings," said ECU coach Cliff Godwin on the … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSWiliams homers twice in day one split
GREENVILLE — Dixon Williams homered in each game as East Carolina opened the season with a doubleheader split with George Mason at Clark-LeClair Stadium on Friday. The deciding game of the series is scheduled for Saturday at noon. The Patriots won the first game Friday, 7-3, with a 5-run sixth inning that included a solo home run by Jake Butler and a 3-run shot by Drew … [Read more...]
JUNGLE TALESOn Deck with George Mason coach Shawn Camp
Replay this episode of Jungle Tales with Bubba Rosenbaum interviewing George Mason baseball coach and former Major League pitcher Shawn Camp. They discuss the season opening weekend series pitting the Patriots against East Carolina at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The three-game set begins with a doubleheader at noon on Friday and wraps up with a 2 p.m. matchup on … [Read more...]