Good morning. Happy Wednesday, even though it seems like a Friday since football has a game tomorrow. See what Pirates are up against and what you should expect on game day below.

What else are we mixing into today's Brew?

🎙️ Mike Houston’s press conference
🦴 Starry Night of the Boneyard
​🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Back on the Field. Mike Houston is ready to see the boys back on the field for another game day after their bye week. The team was able to focus on its own skills and get ready to face SMU with the extra days of practice. ECU leads the all-time series with SMU 5-4. Both teams are coming off of a bye week, so the competition will be high.

📝 Here’s a summary of Houston’s press conference.

🔼 Bones Out. Everyone get your spooky on as the Pirates take on SMU tomorrow night in the Starry Night of the Boneyard game. Make sure to wear all black and be ready to win some awesome giveaways— a 55” TV, a signed Mike Houston football, AirPods, an electric scooter, etc. Kickoff is at 7:35, so get your tickets or set your TVs to ESPN to watch the game.

☠️ Read more about Starry Night of the Boneyard here.

🤔 PIRATES TRIVIA

High Scores. The competition between SMU and ECU football has been very high. ECU won the last meeting, which was in 2020 at home, with a high-scoring game.

Today’s question— what was the score of the 2020 game against SMU?

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.

⏪ 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…

🏴‍☠️ Coaches Call. Soccer is about to have a huge face-off tonight, and you have to be there… coach Gary Higgins says so. Be one of the first 250 fans to attend and receive a ‘No Quarter’ flag and cheer on the Pirates as they look to become No. 1 in the AAC.

🏴‍☠️ Honor Roll. Three Pirate athletes brought in Honor Roll awards for their performance in last week’s matches. For soccer, Lucy Fazackerley and Jazmin Ferguson were named. For volleyball, Angeles Alderete was awarded.

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📅 COMING SOON

Wednesday 10/11

⚽️ Soccer vs. Memphis @ 7pm ET | Watch | Live Stats

Thursday 10/12

🏈 Football vs. SMU @ 7:30pm ET | Tickets

Friday 10/13

🎾 Women’s Tennis UNCG Invite
🏐 Volleyball at Temple @ 6pm ET | Watch | Live Stats

Saturday 10/14

🎾 Women’s Tennis UNCG Invite
🏃 Cross Country Pirate Invitational
🥍 Lacrosse at Navy Play Day
🏊 Swim at UNCW @ 11am ET
🏐 Volleyball at Temple @ 1pm ET | Watch | Live Stats
🥎 Softball vs Norfolk State @ 1pm ET

Sunday 10/15

🎾 Women’s Tennis UNCG Invite
⚽️ Soccer vs Tulsa @ 12pm ET | Watch | Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball vs Clemson @ 1 pm ET
🥎 Softball vs Pitt Community College @ 4pm ET

Tickets Available

🎟️ Grab your home and away football tickets today!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 52-38!

🏴‍☠️ Have a great Wednesday, y’all!