The Pirates have made regular appearances in the NCAA tournament.

[3] The Pirates are coached by Cliff Godwin and play their home games at Clark-LeClair Stadium, named after donor and alumnus Bill Clark and former coach Keith LeClair.

There are concession and restroom facilities at the stadium plus a family picnic area.

The stadium is home to the ECU Invitational[26] and the Keith LeClair Classic.

The East Carolina Pirates won 13–7 over the Sacramento State Hornets.