East Carolina rallied past South Florida 6-2 in the series opener, with Morgan Johnson's game-tying home run and six unanswered runs securing the victory at Max R. Joyner Family Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina.

By the Numbers
  • East Carolina Pirates had 31 wins and 15 losses this season.
  • The Pirates tied their record for most AAC wins in a season with 8 wins.
  • Severe weather led to a three-hour delay during the game.
  • Emma Jackson hit her 23rd double of the season for the Pirates.
Yes, But

Both teams struggled initially with only three combined hits in the first two innings, and the game faced a significant delay due to severe weather.

State of Play
  • East Carolina Pirates clinched a comeback victory with six unanswered runs.
  • The team is set to conclude its series with South Florida in a doubleheader on the following day.
What's Next

East Carolina will wrap up their series with South Florida in a doubleheader the next day, with the first game starting at 2 p.m.

Bottom Line

East Carolina's resilient rally against South Florida showcases their determination and sets the stage for an exciting doubleheader to conclude the series.