GREENVILLE — A 3-run double by Ryan McCrystal was the big blow in a 5-run sixth inning for No. 10 East Carolina as the Pirates downed George Mason, 11-3, on Friday night at Clark-LeClair Stadium. ECU (17-5) got a dominant pitching performance from Trey Yesavage (4-0), who started and went seven innings. He allowed four hits, three runs (all earned) with two walks and 11 … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTSpring reps revealing
East Carolina is in its second week of spring football practice, the weather is cooperating, and the Pirate coaching staff is gathering valuable information in preparing to deal with personnel voids and the challenges of the 2023 schedule. Coach Mike Houston addressed media on Tuesday following a session at the practice facility. "Beginning of week two, finally got some … [Read more...]
Baseball NewsCamels top ECU, 2-1
FAYETTEVILLE — No. 10 East Carolina got the potential tying run into scoring position in the top of the ninth inning on Wednesday night at Segra Stadium before No. 18 Campbell held on for a 2-1 win. Luke Nowak reached on an error with one out in the final frame and stole second. Aaron Rund got his second save with a fly out and a strikeout. The Pirates (16-5) left 11 … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVE: ABSOLUTE EMPOWERMENTJeff Connors with Vonta Leach
With East Carolina in the midst of spring football practice, Bonesville will link to selected episodes of Jeff Connors' series of "Absolute Empowerment" interviews with Pirate football icons in The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Watch this replay of the legendary former ECU strength and conditioning guru's interview with Super Bowl champion, Pro Bowler and ECU Hall … [Read more...]
ECU Recruiting NewsClass of 2024 starts with prized receiver
After Chris Rusiewicz was named head football coach at Northwest Guilford High in Greensboro, NC, last January, he naturally began watching game film from the 2022 season to evaluate the Vikings' returning personnel. One particular highlight confirmed the former college head coach had made the right decision to pursue the Northwest Guilford job. The game in early October … [Read more...]