East Carolina baseball coach Cliff Godwin has relinquished some responsibilities as the Pirates move toward the 2024 season. "We hired a new hitting and catching coach, Henri Lartigue," Godwin said recently during an offseason break. "So that is our addition to the coaching staff." The Pirates were 47-19 in 2023, winning the regular season championship in the American … [Read more...]
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ECU Recruiting NewsJC lineman jumped at chance to play early
Kendarius "K.D.'' Small could be considered a late bloomer when it comes to football. But it's safe to say he's developed rapidly into a quality player — one good enough to earn a major college scholarship just six years after picking up the sport as a ninth grader. Small, an offensive tackle from Southwest Mississippi Community College, became the latest member of East … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSGamecocks top ECU, 68-62
GREENVILLE — Visiting South Carolina scored its last six points from the foul line over the final 37 seconds for a 68-62 nonconference win at East Carolina on Saturday. The Pirates (6-4) had erased an 11-point deficit at 23-12 with 9:34 left in the first half to lead 60-59 with 1:41 to go on a jumper by Bobby Pettiford. B.J. Mack knocked down a three to put the Gamecocks … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTBaker boards Pirate ship
After a fast but thorough search, East Carolina football coach Mike Houston introduced new offensive coordinator John David Baker on Monday. Baker said there will be an 8-month plan to make the program more productive offensively after averaging 17.3 points per game during a 2-10 season in 2023. The Pirates finished in a 3-way tie for 124th among the Football Bowl … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSECU wins ahead of SEC matchups
GREENVILLE — Double-doubles from Ezra Ausar and Brandon Johnson helped East Carolina to a 63-52 nonconference win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday evening in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. Ausar returned after sitting out a 74-66 win over UNC Wilmington on Thursday with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Johnson had 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Pirates improved to 6-3 … [Read more...]