Pirates Suffer Defeat Against Florida Atlantic

On September 28, 2025, the East Carolina Pirates faced a tough loss against Florida Atlantic, losing in straight sets (22-25, 20-25, 18-25) during a volleyball match held at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Despite Ellie Pate's impressive performance with 16 kills, the Pirates extended their losing streak to four matches and did not win a set for the first time this season. Aulie Huff contributed 10 kills for East Carolina, which now stands at 8-5 overall and 0-2 in the American conference. Florida Atlantic, led by Olivia Hart with 14 kills, improved to 10-5 and 1-1 in the conference. The match saw East Carolina initially take the lead in the first set, but Florida Atlantic rallied back to secure the win. The Owls maintained their momentum, dominating the final set to complete the sweep. The Pirates will look to bounce back in their upcoming match against Charlotte on Wednesday at 6 p.m.