Good morning. Happy December! Only 24 more days until Christmas and 31 days until the new year. Hope you find time to cozy up and watch ECU games in between the holiday rush.

What else are we mixing into today's Brew?

🏀 Men beat UNCW
⚡️ Education Day game sponsor
​🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Bounce Back. The men were outstanding in a tough battle against UNCW, where they came back in the second half to win 74-66. Bobby Pettiford had a career-high 24 points to help the team rally from a 12-point first-half deficit. Brandon Johnson recorded his second double-double of the season with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Kalib LaCount brought 11 points from the bench also.

🏀 Read more about the game here.

🔼 Sponsor Spotlight. As champions for our state's educators, North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives was proud to serve as game sponsor for yesterday's Education Day game, which gave local teachers and students the opportunity to get out of the classroom and cheer on the Pirates! Accepting the game ball on behalf of the cooperatives was ECU alum Winston Howell, who serves as CEO of Edgecombe-Martin County EMC, one of North Carolina’s 26 not-for-profit electric co-ops.

⚡️ Learn more about how North Carolina's electric cooperatives are powering a brighter future for rural communities across our state.

🤔 PIRATES TRIVIA

Undefeated Start. Volleyball takes on The Citadel tonight at home for the first match of the NIVC. The teams have met a couple of times, and ECU has won every match.

Today’s question— what is the series standing between ECU and The Citadel?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

For more information on how you can support ECU Student Athletes through Team Boneyard, please email Doug Gomes at [email protected] or visit the Team Boneyard website.

🛥 MORE, MORE, AND MORE

Grady-White Scores Again! The new Canyon 386, a 37-foot center console boat, is another winning design from our friends at Grady-White! As fellow pirates, we know you love to ply the waters for fish, fun, and relaxation; and this new boat delivers all that and more. An extra wide beam gives the 386 the most spacious layout of any center console boat of its size on the market today, providing room for four deluxe seats at the helm behind the wide integrated glass windshield, a huge fish-fighting cockpit, and a luxurious console interior, featuring an enclosed head with sink. That means plenty of space for the captain, first mate, and a crew of lads and lassies. Contact your dealer to learn more about this exceptional boat. 

⏪ ICYMI

We like our Brew hot n’ fresh. But we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

🏴‍☠️  It’s Time. The ECU baseball schedule has officially dropped, and the boys are starting their journey at home. The first home series is Feb. 16-18 against Rider. Make sure to put these dates in your calendar so you don’t miss out on any of the action.

🏴‍☠️  Giveaway! If you have plans to head to the volleyball game tonight, you better get there early. The first 100 fans to come to the game through gate three will receive a Jersey Mikes free sub card!

📬 STICK WITH US

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📅 COMING SOON

Friday 12/1

🏐 Volleyball vs. The Citadel @ 6pm ET | Tickets

Saturday 12/2

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Coppin State @ 2pm ET | Live Stats

Tickets Available

🎟️ Grab your home men’s basketball tickets today!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: ECU 3-0!

🏴‍☠️ Have a great Friday, y’all!