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.
The first game will take place on Dec. 11 at East Carolina's Williams Arena.
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The series will alternate sites each season.
The Pirates will travel to Boone to meet the Mountaineers at the Holmes Center in 2026, then host App State in Minges in 2027. The Pirates will conclude the series with a return trip to Boone in 2028.
East Carolina and App State have met 64 times with the last contest coming in Boone on Nov. 12, 2019. The Pirates lead the all-time series 37-27 and have won three of the last four meetings. The last time that the Pirates faced off with the Mountaineers in four consecutive seasons was from 1998-99 to 2001-02.
ECU-App State Series Schedule
Dec. 11, 2025: East Carolina vs. App State (Minges Coliseum)
2026-27 Season: East Carolina at App State (Holmes Center)
2027-28 Season: East Carolina vs. App State (Minges Coliseum)
2028-29 Season: East Carolina at App State (Holmes Center)