FORT WORTH — East Carolina faced a 10-point deficit in the first half but rallied for its first win in the American Athletic Conference Tournament since 2017 by ousting South Florida, 73-58, on Thursday at Dickies Arena. Jaden Walker had 22 points and 10 assists in the triumph. R.J. Felton had 22 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Dave Kasanganay, who had just two … [Read more...]
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Baseball NewsPirates down Elon, 5-1
ELON — Jacob Starling set the tone with a first inning home run and No. 12 East Carolina went on to a 5-1 victory at Elon on Wednesday. The Pirates (9-3) added a pair of runs in the second as Joey Berini stole third and scored on a throwing error. Ryley Johmso added a run-producing single up the middle for a 3-0 ECU lead. Starling came home on a sacrifice bunt by Carter … [Read more...]
Baseball NewsPirates top Queens in 10 innings
KANNAPOLIS — East Carolina scored three runs in the 10th inning to top Queens, 5-2, on Tuesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. Ryan McCrystal started the decisive frame with a single through the left side and Jacob Starling drew a walk. The 12-ranked Pirates (8-3) took a 3-2 lead on a double through the right side by Jacob Jenkins-Cowart. Ryley Johnson had a 2-run single … [Read more...]
Recruiting Evaluation Part 2: DefenseReport card: Quality talent fills big holes
East Carolina has lost at least 13 defensive players to the transfer portal or due to the expiration of eligibility to date. The group combined to make 210 starts during their careers with the Pirates, and included multi-year stalwarts such as Gerard Stringer, Xavier Smith, Myles Berry and Malik Fleming. Finding immediate or future replacements for so many veterans required … [Read more...]
Baseball News: Keith LeClair ClassicECU beats Hoyas to wrap up LeClair Classic
GREENVILLE — East Carolina closed the 2023 Keith LeClair Classic with an 11-2 win over Georgetown as Josh Moylan had a grand slam to cap an 8-run eighth inning. Josh Grosz (1-0) started and pitched five hitless innings as the Pirates improved to 7-3. Grosz struck out 10 and walked four. Joey Berini had an RBI single in the second to put ECU ahead to stay. ' Jacob … [Read more...]