Good morning Pirates. On September 11, 2001, countless brave first responders, service members, and everyday heroes showed us the profound power of courage, unity, and selflessness. Their enduring spirit reminds us of the extraordinary strength we share when we support and care for one another. Today, we honor their legacy by choosing kindness, spreading hope, and keeping their light alive in our hearts.

What else are we mixing into today's Brew?

🏈 50/50 raffle
🏈 Inside Pirate Athletics
🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

🔼 Raffle Time! The ECU Pirate Club announced the launch of a 50/50 raffle at each home football game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium during the 2026 season. Proceeds from the raffles will directly support the ECU Pirate Club, the official fundraising arm of ECU Athletics that provides critical support for all Pirate student-athletes. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets during the week leading up to each home football game and through the end of the third quarter. Fifty percent of each game's total raffle proceeds will be awarded to the holder of a randomly selected winning ticket, while the remaining 50 percent will benefit the Pirate Club and its mission of supporting ECU student-athletes.

Head Coach Blake Harrell and the Pirate football team look to bounce back against in-state rival Appalachian State on Saturday. Coach Harrell joins WNCT’s Brian Bailey to break down the matchup and talk about the lessons learned at Alabama on this week’s Inside Pirate Athletics TV Show.

🔼 Tied Up. The soccer team tied VCU 2-2 to wrap up the 2026 non-conference slate. Lily Ridge and AJ Mayock each scored. The Pirates had nine shots and three shots on goal. Goalkeeper Olivia Dietrich had eight saves.

MVP!

Former Pirate baseball player ____ was named to the 2026 Most Valuable First Base Receivers.

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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…

🔼 Tourney Results. The men’s golf team wrapped up the Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate. The Pirates tied for 11th place overall with a score of 870 (+6). Nathan O’Neal led the team with a score of 212 (-4). He was tied for 14th individually. Oscar Crowe tied for 44th individually with a score of 219 (+3).

Friday, September 11 

🏐 Volleyball at Wake Forest @ 6:30 pm ET | Watch 

Saturday, September 12 

🏈 Football vs App State @ 12 pm ET | Tickets
🏐 Volleyball vs East Tennessee State @ 2 pm ET 

Sunday, September 13 

🏐 Volleyball vs Georgia Southern @ 11:30 am ET 

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🏴‍☠️ Have a great Friday, y’all!