CLEARWATER, FL — Josh Livingston was primarily responsible for Wichita State's 14-4 win over East Carolina in the winners bracket of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday. Livingston helped the Shockers overcome a 3-1 ECU lead with a 3-run homer in a 7-run sixth inning and a grand slam in the eighth against the pitching-depleted Pirates (41-14), who will … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates kick back after comeback
East Carolina had the afternoon to relax in Clearwater, FL, after a morning workout on Wednesday, a contrast to last year's run through the losers bracket in the American Athletic Conference tournament at BayCare Ballpark. In 2023, the Pirates played six games in six days, a situation necessitated by a 12-11 loss to South Florida in 11 innings on opening day of the AAC … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSPirates open AAC tournament by overtaking Owls with huge eighth
CLEARWATER, FL — East Carolina was facing a repeat of last year's opening loss in the American Athletic Conference tournament as the top seed until an eighth-inning eruption Tuesday at BayCare Ballpark. Trailing Rice, 4-0, the Pirates (41-13) scored 12 runs in the eighth for a 12-4 victory and their fourth straight win over the Owls (22-35), following a sweep in Greenville … [Read more...]
A GLIMPSE AT THE RECRUITING HORIZON2025 rush ends on ECU’s radar
The "Edge'' or rush end position has become one of the most valued in college football these days. In recent years, players such as Nate Harvey, Kendall Futrell and Chad Stephens have produced impressive sack results for East Carolina playing the hybrid linebacker-defensive end spot. The Pirates will have Stephens back for one more season next fall, and signed prep rushing … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTFront takes shape in new offense
Front takes shape in new offense Matt Mattox joined the East Carolina staff as offensive line coach on Dec. 8, the week after Coach Mike Houston brought aboard John David Baker from Ole Miss as offensive coordinator. The charge for Mattox is to develop a front that will enable a ground game, protect the passers and do so within Baker's fast-paced offense. Mattox has … [Read more...]