News Summary
East Carolina University (ECU) baseball is set to return to Segra Stadium for two matches in March 2025. The first match against Gardner-Webb is on March 4, followed by a game against UNC Wilmington on March 18. Both games start at 6 p.m. ECU is coming off a successful 2024 season and is regarded as a strong contender. Fans can purchase tickets starting at $12, promising an engaging experience for baseball enthusiasts.
Greenville, NC – East Carolina University (ECU) baseball will return to Segra Stadium for two exciting matches in March 2025. The first game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, a member of the Big South Conference. The second matchup will take place on Tuesday, March 18, when ECU faces the UNC Wilmington Seahawks, who compete in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). Both games will begin at 6 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m.
ECU baseball is riding high after claiming its fifth consecutive American Athletic Conference regular season title in 2024. Recognized for their strong performance, the Pirates topped the 2025 Preseason Coaches Poll released by the American Athletic Conference. This continued success positions them as a formidable contender in the upcoming matches at Segra Stadium.
Two standout players to watch for ECU this season are senior outfielder Ryley Johnson and sophomore left-handed pitcher Ethan Norby, both of whom have been named to the Preseason All-Conference Team. Johnson is the reigning AAC Defensive Player of the Year and is notable for being the first recipient of the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award in the program’s history. Meanwhile, Norby had an impressive outing last season, earning a Freshman All-American title with a perfect 4-0 record and a 3.79 earned run average (ERA) across 59.1 innings pitched.
On the opposing side, UNC Wilmington enters the season as the two-time defending CAA tournament champion. The Seahawks concluded the previous season with an impressive record of 40-21 and made an appearance in the Athens Regional of the NCAA tournament. This season, UNC Wilmington is ranked 49th nationally by D1Baseball. A key player for UNCW is junior infielder Tanner Thach, who was named the CAA Co-Player of the Year and recognized as a Perfect Game Preseason First-Team All-American. Last season, he tied for 11th in the nation with an impressive 27 home runs.
Gardner-Webb, ECU’s first opponent, ended the 2024 season with a record of 22-31. As they enter the new year, the Runnin’ Bulldogs aim to improve their standing in the Big South Conference and give the Pirates a competitive challenge in their initial matchup.
Fans looking to attend the games can purchase tickets starting at $12. Tickets are available for purchase online or can be accessed at the Segra Stadium box office.
With a combination of talented players and a competitive spirit, both matches promise to deliver exciting baseball action. The ECU Pirates will look to leverage their recent successes and strong roster against their rivals from Gardner-Webb and UNC Wilmington, making March a thrilling month for ECU baseball supporters.
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- 247Sports: ECU Baseball Projecting the Pirates in 2026
- ECUPirates.com: East Carolina Opens 2025 NCAA Conway Regional
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- Wikipedia: East Carolina Pirates Baseball
- Goccusports: Baseball Advances to Conway Regional Final
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baseball
