East Carolina Pirates
2024 Season Results

East Carolina Pirates — 2024 Season Review

In 2024, the East Carolina Pirates posted a 8-5 record , competing as a member of the AAC. The team scored 416 total points and allowed 355 throughout 13 games, averaging 32.0 points scored and 27.3 points allowed per outing.

Notable victories on the season included a 42-3 victory at home against Norfolk State Spartans, a 49-14 victory at home against Florida Atlantic Owls, and a 56-34 victory at home against Temple Owls. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

The setbacks included a narrow 19-21 defeat to App State Mountaineers and a 24-35 loss to Liberty Flames. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

Conference play saw the East Carolina Pirates finish 4-3 within the AAC in 2024, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The East Carolina Pirates coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

The postseason brought Go Bowling Military Bowl: W 26-21, capping the 2024 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the East Carolina Pirates to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

At home, the East Carolina Pirates went 4-2, while posting a 3-3 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2024 roster from start to finish.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 257 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 159 in the first half. Defensively, the unit allowed 27.3 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2024 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the East Carolina Pirates posted a 8-5 record in 2024, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of +4.7 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.