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Keelon Russell shows off dual-threat ability as No. 13 Alabama handles East Carolina 48-10
Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and touchdown, and No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina. Russell, a sophomore making his first career start after beating out Austin Mack during training camp, ran for 86 yards and a touchdown. He also threw for 249 yards,...
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ECU police investigating sex offense, attempted rape at dorm on campus
A report was filed with police after alleged non-consensual actions happened late last week.
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Returning to College: How ECU Supports Adult Learners
East Carolina University is expanding flexible pathways and support services designed to help adult learners return to college and complete their degrees. Through online programs, degree completion options and personalized support, ECU is helping working adults across North Carolina pursue new opportunities and career growth.
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NCAA baseball: UNC beats ECU, advances to Super Regional round
The 64 teams in the NCAA baseball tournament are vying for a spot in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
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East Carolina takes advantage of 5 Pittsburgh turnovers, wins 23-17 in the Military Bowl
Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl on Saturday.
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Caleb Wilson leads No. 12 North Carolina to season-high point total in 99-51 rout of East Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Caleb Wilson had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 12 North Carolina had its highest point total of the season in a 99-51 victory over East Carolina on Monday night.
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Third rape case of month at East Carolina under investigation
ECU police learned of a second-degree forcible rape on Wednesday morning. There have been three reported rapes at campus dorms during October.
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Houser leads East Carolina to 38-0 win at Coastal Carolina
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) -- Katin Houser had 293 passing yards and two touchdowns as East Carolina routed Coastal Carolina, 38-0 on Saturday night.
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ECU Health's effort to reopen rural hospital carries hefty price tag
ECU Health is leading the push to bring a shuttered Martin County hospital back to life.
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NC State, East Carolina students arrested in on-campus fight
An on-campus fight after the NC State-East Carolina football game resulted in charges for the students involved on Friday morning.
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NC State gets its identity back with season opening victory over East Carolina
NC State led 17-0 in the first half, but needed a fourth-down stop in the final minute to preserve its 24-17 victory over East Carolina on Thursday.
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NC State still dealing with fallout from bowl loss, fight against ECU
The Wolfpack will be without two players for the first half after they were ejected from the Military Bowl loss to ECU to end last season.
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East Carolina to open 2026 season at Alabama
East Carolina and Alabama have agreed to play a non-conference football game on Sept. 5, 2026, on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, according to a joint announcement by both institutions.
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Military Bowl rematch looms as NC State’s hopes hinge on CJ Bailey’s development
The Wolfpack open the season with a rematch against East Carolina, the team that defeated them — and brawled with them — in the 2024 Military Bowl. Quarterback CJ Bailey looks to develop in his sophomore season, and head coach Dave Doeren is back for his 13th season.
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Three ECU football players suspended after Greenville police say they shot gun into air
WITN reports three East Carolina University football players have been suspended indefinitely after police say they were shooting a gun into the air inside Greenville city limits.
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ECU, App State will play each other in college basketball over next four seasons
East Carolina and Appalachian State announced on Monday a play for a four-game, home-and-home men's basketball series to play out over the next four years.
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House v. NCAA settlement will forever change college sports. What it is, what it means, how it works
A federal judge in California gave final approval to the $2.8 billion settlement between the NCAA, major conferences and former players. As a result, schools will be able to directly pay athletes.
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NCAA baseball: UNC, Duke advance to Super Regionals
Two North Carolina teams are moving forward to the Super Regionals in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. They are each just two wins away from the College World Series.
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Play ball! Things to know entering the NCAA baseball regionals
The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 double-elimination regionals.
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Where and when to catch Triangle university graduation commencements this weekend
Several universities and colleges are hosting graduation commencements this weekend across the Triangle.
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Labor Day weekend begins with NC State-ECU, ends with Belichick's UNC debut
North Carolina will host TCU on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 1, in a primetime game on ESPN.
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Man killed at ECU in officer-involved shooting
WITN reports a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting at an ECU facility Monday evening.
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Person shot on ECU campus in Greenville, police say
Police are investigating a shooting on the campus of Eastern Carolina University (ECU).
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Harris' big run gives ECU 26-21 win over NC State. Then brawl breaks out near end of Military Bowl
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Rahjai Harris broke free for an 86-yard touchdown run with 1:33 remaining, giving East Carolina a pulsating 26-21 victory over NC State in the Military Bowl in a game that descended into a wild brawl in the final minute.
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Fight breaks out between NC State and ECU during Military Bowl; official injured
During the closing moments of the game, an NC State player got into a fight with an ECU player, which caused both benches to clear as the fight escalated
