Pirate Brew 2/28: Cowart's Homer

Justin Jenkins-Cowart hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat.

Good morning. Free pizza coming atcha! The first 100 students in the gates at the softball game tonight at 4 p.m. will receive free pizza! Don’t miss out on the huge in-state rivalry game.

What else are we mixing into today's Brew?

⚾️ Cowart’s homer
🏀 Tight game
​🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Outta Here. First inning, fourth batter, first pitch. Justin Jenkins-Cowart hit a three-run home run on the first pitch he saw in the game against Old Dominion. The Pirates had a strong start and tied the game in the final inning. Old Dominion, unfortunately, was able to score in its last at-bat to win 6-5.

🔼 So Close. The women’s basketball team had a tight game against North Texas. going into four overtimes, and fell short by just two points, 91-93. Danae McNeal had a big game with 32 points. Tatyana Wyche and Khia Miller both had 19.

🤔 PIRATES TRIVIA

Anotha’ One! The American Athletic Conference named one women’s basketball player to the Honor Roll for the second week in a row.

Which athlete earned the honor?

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.

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…

🏴‍☠️ Two Honors. The American Athletic Conference named Carter Cunningham Player of the Week and Zach Root Pitcher of the Week after a series victory over No. 15 North Carolina. These are the first honors for each player. ⚾️ Read more about the athletes here. 

🏴‍☠️ Paint it Perfect. ECU soccer player Molly Thomas painted Clark-LeClair Stadium. Check it out here.

📬 STICK WITH US

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📅 COMING SOON

Wednesday 2/28

🥎 Softball vs. NC State @ 4pm ET | Watch | Live Stats
🥍 Lacrosse vs. Elon @ 5pm ET | Live Stats

Thursday 2/29

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Memphis @ 7pm ET | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets

Friday 3/1

🥎 Softball vs. Appalachian State vs. Saint Joseph’s @ 10am ET
⚾️ Baseball vs. Cal State Fullerton vs. Southeastern Louisiana @ 12pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. Youngstown State vs. Saint Joseph’s @ 12:30pm ET
🥎 Softball vs. Appalachian State @ 3pm ET | Watch 
⚾️ Baseball vs. Purdue @ 4:30pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. Youngstown State @ 15:30pm ET | Watch 
🎾 Women’s Tennis at NC State @ 6pm ET

Saturday 3/2

🥎 Softball vs. Youngstown State vs. Appalachian State @ 10am ET
⚾️ Baseball vs. Southeastern Louisiana vs. Purdue @ 11am ET | Live Stats | Tickets
🥍 Lacrosse at William & Mary @ 12pm ET | Live Stats
🥎 Softball vs. Youngstown State @ 12:30pm ET | Watch
🥎 Softball vs. Saint Joseph’s @ 3pm ET | Watch 
⚾️ Baseball vs. Cal State Fullerton @ 3:30pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. Saint Joseph’s vs. Appalachian State @ 5:30pm ET

Sunday 3/3

⚾️ Baseball vs. Purdue vs. Cal State Fullerton @ 9am ET | Live Stats | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. Youngstown State vs. Saint Joseph’s @ 10am ET
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. William & Mary @ 11am ET
🥎 Softball vs. Appalachian State @ 12:30pm ET | Watch 
⚾️ Baseball vs. Southeastern Louisiana @ 1pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Temple @ 2pm ET | Live Stats | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball at North Texas @ 3pm ET | Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Danae McNeal!

🏴‍☠️ Have a great Wednesday, y’all!