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   ECU Basketball Season Tickets On Sale | East Carolina Pirates Basketball News

   ECU’s basketball season tickets are now on sale—don’t miss your chance to lock in seats for the 2026-27 season at Williams Arena. Men’s games start at $125 (economy), jump to $250 for priority seating (Pirate Club required, $205 for ECU employees). Women’s tickets begin at $45 general admission...

   Sep 14, 2026

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2. Tyler Johnson Coaches East Carolina

   Tyler Johnson, former Miami Heat guard and NBA journeyman, is swapping jerseys for a clipboard as he joins East Carolina as an assistant coach under Mike Schwartz. After bouncing around the league and playing overseas, Johnson brings NBA grit and firsthand experience to help the Pirates break…

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   Jun 16, 2026

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3. East Carolina Extends Adidas Partnership

   East Carolina University just locked in a major long-term partnership with adidas and BSN SPORTS, setting the stage for top-tier gear, streamlined distribution, and a bold brand identity. This move isn’t just about logos—it’s about empowering student-athletes with consistent quality equipment,...

   Jun 10, 2026

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4. ECU Track Shatters Records at AAC Championships

   East Carolina track and field exploded on the national stage at the American Athletic Conference Championships, smashing records and claiming titles across the board. The men’s 4x100 relay shattered a 35-year-old mark with a blistering 39.01, while Rashun Fountain stunned the field with a 19.98…

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   Jun 10, 2026

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5. ECU Pirates Stun FAU in Series Opener

   ECU shocks FAU with a 7-5 thriller, fueled by clutch offense and stellar pitching. Early sacrifice fly, a gutsy suicide squeeze, and late fireworks — including a two-run homer and double — sealed the win. Ryan Towers shut the door with a gem, while Colby Wallace earned the save. Grady Lenahan and...

   Jun 10, 2026

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6. Pirates Sprint to Conference Glory

   The East Carolina Track and Field team is primed for a breakout performance at the American Conference Outdoor Championship in Denton, Texas, riding historic momentum from a season of record-breaking speed and depth. Their men’s and women’s 4x100 relays shattered national top-30 times, while…

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   Jun 10, 2026

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7. ECU vs Alabama Kickoff Set

   East Carolina’s 2026 season explodes with a high-stakes showdown against Alabama on September 5th at noon ET on ABC — their second-ever tilt with the Crimson Tide and 26th against an SEC foe. The American Championship Game follows on December 5th at 8 p.m. ET, also on ABC, hosted by the...

   Jun 10, 2026

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8. East Carolina Pirates Shine in Conference Awards

   Six East Carolina Pirates baseball stars earned major postseason honors after clinching the regular season title and the No. 2 seed. Pitcher Ethan Norby leads the conference with 108 strikeouts and a dominant 4.52 ERA, while transfer pitcher Joseph Webb shines in the bullpen with 73 Ks and a 3.80...

   Jun 10, 2026

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9. Pirates Face Owls in Final Stretch

   The East Carolina Pirates baseball team is set to close out their regular season with a high-stakes three-game series against the Florida Atlantic Owls in Boca Raton, starting May 14. With a 30-21 overall record and 14-10 in conference play, ECU is chasing momentum before the postseason, while…

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   Jun 10, 2026

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10. Pirates Sweep Road Series to Claim Title

    East Carolina’s baseball team just clinched a share of the American Conference Regular Season Title with a dominant road sweep of Florida Atlantic, including a 13-2 run-rule win that locked them into the No. 2 seed for the conference tournament. The Pirates exploded offensively, scoring five runs...

    Jun 10, 2026

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11. ECU Track Stars Shine in Denton

    East Carolina kicks off the American Conference Outdoor Championships with fire—Pirates athletes dominate prelims across track events. Kelly Ufodiama sizzles in the 200m with a blistering 22.57, while Brianna Clayton joins her in the final. The women also lock down spots in the 1500m, showcasing...

    Jun 10, 2026

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12. Pirates Surge Through Championship Finals

    East Carolina’s track and field team lit up the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships with multiple finals berths—women’s sprinters and hurdlers leading the charge, men’s 100m dash trio and 800m standout Jordan Good advancing, and field athletes like Shakiel Dacres and Macy Dulaney...

    Jun 10, 2026

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13. ECU Dominates FAU on the Road

    ECU stunned FAU with a 6-1 road win, seizing control in the fifth inning and locking down the series with dominant pitching and clutch hitting. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news...

    Jun 10, 2026

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14. Kanisha Anderson Earns All-Region Honors

    Kanisha Anderson just earned major honors, making the NFCA All-Region Mid-Atlantic Third Team — a prestigious nod that marks the second time in three years an ECU player has received this recognition. Leading the Pirates with a .374 batting average, 73 hits, 41 runs, and 10 stolen bases…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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15. ECU Falls in Tight One, Eyes Next Chance

    ECU took a heartbreaker yesterday, falling 4-2 to UTSA in a gritty, back-and-forth battle where they actually outhit their opponents. Key walks and hit batters gave UTSA the edge, but Pirates like Grady Lenahan and Braden Burress kept them alive with clutch hits and steals. Defense shined too,...

    Jun 10, 2026

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16. East Carolina vs Rice Conference Clash

    East Carolina, the No. 2 seed, takes on Rice, the No. 3 seed, in a high-stakes conference tournament clash set for May 22 at 9 AM Eastern at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater. With 17 and 16 conference wins respectively, both teams are hungry for supremacy and a deep run. This isn’t just another...

    Jun 10, 2026

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17. ECU Stuns Rice in Thriller

    East Carolina stunned the nation by rallying past top-seeded Rice in a nail-biting 4-3 thriller, extending their postseason dominance and setting up a high-stakes rematch Saturday. Despite early errors and a sluggish start, the Pirates surged with clutch hitting—led by Jack Herring’s monster...

    Jun 10, 2026

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18. Pirates Cruise to Title Game

    East Carolina Pirates crush Wichita State 13-3 in a dominant run-rule victory, cruising to a five-run third inning and sealing the win with a walk-off homer from Grady Lenahan in the eighth. Braden Burress and Michael Kalinich delivered clutch hits, and the Pirates are now headed to the...

    Jun 10, 2026

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19. Pirates Headed to Chapel Hill Regional

    ECU’s Pirates are back in the NCAA Regional for the 36th time, chasing history with their eighth straight regional appearance — a rare feat shared by just seven programs nationwide. They’ll open play Friday against No. 2 seed Tennessee in a high-stakes rematch of a 2001 super regional, while host...

    Jun 10, 2026

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20. Haley Hicklen Takes Charge at ECU

    Haley Hicklen, a decorated former Florida goalkeeper and two-time NCAA tournament participant, has been named head coach of East Carolina University’s lacrosse program, bringing her elite defensive expertise and championship pedigree to the Pirates. With a stellar record as Florida’s assistant...

    Jun 10, 2026

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21. ECU Shuts Out UTSA to Win Championship

    East Carolina storms back to the NCAA tournament with a dominant shutout victory over UTSA in the American Baseball Championship, securing their fifth title in program history. The Pirates blanked the Roadrunners 1-0 in a pitchers’ duel, with key moments including a nail-biting fifth inning and a...

    Jun 10, 2026

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22. East Carolina's 2026 Schedule Revealed

    East Carolina’s 2026 football schedule just dropped key game times and TV picks—home opener vs. Appalachian State on Sept. 12 at noon ET on ESPNU, plus matchups at Old Dominion (Sept. 19, 6 p.m. on ESPN+) and vs. N.C. Central (same day, 4 p.m. on ESPN+). Night games against UAB, Memphis, and…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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23. Pirates Face Vols in Regional Opener

    ECU Pirates, seeded third, face top-seeded Tennessee in a high-stakes opener at the Chapel Hill Regional—history, heart, and home-field intensity collide as the underdogs aim to shock the nation in their first tournament game. Support the show: Get a discount at…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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24. ECU Track Stars Qualify for NCAA Championships

    ECU track and field is lighting up the NCAA Outdoor Championships with historic performances—men’s 4x100 relay shatters school records with a sub-39 time, and Kailey Elliot smashes her own PR in the 100m hurdles. Multiple Pirates advance in sprints and relays, proving this team’s depth and grit…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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25. Pirates Softball Stars Shine Academically

    Five Pirates softball stars just earned Academic All-District honors—Anna Sawyer, Julia Apostolakos, Trinity Nichols, Gabby Fowler, and Jenna Krol—making it two straight years the team has five players recognized for crushing it both in the classroom and on the diamond. Sawyer, a communication...

    Jun 10, 2026

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26. ECU’s Do-or-Die Battle Against VCU

    East Carolina’s NCAA dreams hang by a thread after a heartbreaker against No. 5 North Carolina—losing 7-5 in Chapel Hill. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead thanks to Jeff Sabater’s monster day (4 RBIs, 3 hits, including a clutch triple) and Braden Burress’s five-pitch performance, but UNC answered…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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27. ECU Track Stars Head to NCAA Championships

    East Carolina’s track and field team is sending five athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, after explosive performances that shattered school records and set historic milestones. The men’s 4x100 relay—Jace Coleman, JaDarien Parker, Rashun Fountain, and Tyson…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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28. ECU Track Stars Target NCAA Regionals

    East Carolina’s track and field team just shattered records at the American Conference Outdoor Championships and are now firing up for the NCAA Division I East First Rounds — their shot at the national stage in Oregon. With top-12 finishes needed to qualify, every race, jump, and throw is…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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29. ECU Volleyball 2026 Non-Conference Preview

    East Carolina Volleyball just unveiled their 2026 non-conference slate—and it’s packed with firepower. Six home games, two tournaments in Greenville, plus road trips to Clemson and Wake Forest, all designed to sharpen their edge before conference play. The season opens with an NC State…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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30. Jack Herring Shatters Records, Earns All-Region Honors

    Jack Herring just shattered East Carolina records and earned Second Team All-Atlantic Region honors, leading the Pirates with insane stats: top slugging, OPS, RBIs, and doubles, plus 54 walks—13th nationally and first in conference. His 66-game on-base streak obliterated the school record,...

    Jun 10, 2026

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31. Pirates Fall in Regional Final

    East Carolina Pirates close their baseball season with a dramatic regional finale: a dominant 10-0 win over VCU, followed by a heartbreaking 9-3 loss to top-seeded North Carolina. Despite falling short, the Pirates celebrate a historic season — sharing the American Conference title and winning…

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    Jun 10, 2026

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32. ECU Stuns Tennessee in 14-Inning Thriller

    East Carolina stunned Tennessee in a 14-inning marathon, the longest regional game since 2023 and the sixth-longest in program history, securing a gritty, four-and-a-half-hour win that showcased resilience, clutch pitching, and a dramatic late-inning explosion to advance. Support the show: Get a...

    Jun 10, 2026

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33. ECU's Riley, Gardner Lead Thrilling Win Over UTSA

    East Carolinas Jordan Riley and Demitri Gardner led a thrilling comeback against UTSA, securing an 82-81 victory. Riley scored 27 points and tied his career high with 6 steals, while Gardner sealed the win with clutch free throws. The Pirates, now 10-18 overall and 5-10 in the AAC, host Memphis…

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    Feb 26, 2026

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