East Carolina defensive coordinator Jordon Hankins and offensive coordinator Jordan Davis fielded questions from the media Monday after the team's practice session. Each of them addressed a number of topics as they appraise their respective units in their first year in the roles. ECU opens the 2026 season on Sept. 5 at Alabama. The Pirates finished 9-4 last season, capped … [Read more...]
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BASEBALL NEWSFast-starting Pirates defeat Duke, 8-6
GREENVILLE — With an 8-6 nonconference win over Duke on Tuesday night, East Carolina swept a 5-game homestand to improve to 21-12-1. The Pirates had also scored eight runs in a 9-8 walk-off loss to the Blue Devils in Durham on March 24. The Pirates established an early lead and were boosted by solid pitching from Ryan Towers (3-1) and Sean Jenkins (fifth save) in the second … [Read more...]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOPhoto tour: Isley Indoor Performance Center
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" featuring Bubba Rosenbaum's photographic update on the construction of East Carolina's Isley Indoor Performance Center. The practice facility is scheduled to be completed in October. https://youtu.be/TuKw3byiWZY?si=PIkHafFBIxy21mz4 PLAY EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >>> … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSPirates erupt early for series sweep
GREENVILLE — East Carolina scored 11 runs in the first inning and went on to complete an American Conference sweep of Charlotte at Clark-LeClair Stadium on Saturday with a 15-5 triumph in seven innings. The Pirates improved to 20-12-1 overall and 6-3 in league play going into a nonconference game at home against Duke (21-13) on Tuesday at 6 p.m. (ESPN+). ECU coach Cliff … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSPirates come back for series win over Charlotte
GREENVILLE — Good Friday was indeed good for East Carolina as the Pirates rallied from a 7-2 deficit to defeat Charlotte, 12-9, and take the American Conference series before a crowd of 4,489 at Clark-LeClair Stadium. ECU took advantage of the wind blowing out to right field as Walker Barron, Matthew Lashley and Alex Bouche hit homers in the Pirates' comeback. ECU … [Read more...]