Meet the Pirates: Nicole Mealing

Biography

About Nicole
Full Name: Nicole Renay Mealing
Alma Mater: Francis Marion – Bachelor’s Degree

Favorites
Athlete: Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce, Diana Taurasi, Seimone Augustus and Hope Solo
Movie: “O”
Food: Shrimp and Broccoli
Place on campus: Minges Coliseum
Thing about ECU: the coaching staff and players


Getting to Know Nicole
What’s on your iPod? Wale, Black Cobain, Kendrick Lamar, Tiara Thomas, Dierks Bently, Lauryn Hill
Hobbies: Working out and Fishing
Interesting fact about myself: I don’t eat beef or pork
My favorite summer activity was: Camping
My favorite ECU team other than women’s basketball is: Men’s Basketball
Other than basketball, I like to: Bowl
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Track and Field
The thing I like most about the team is: the chemistry and how hard they work
If I could write the headline for this season is would be: Pirates Go Dancing
Favorite Coach Macy saying: “You gotta hate to lose more than you love to win.”
What impresses me most about Coach Macy is: her passion for the game
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: Kobe Bryant
Community Service moment to remember: Animal Shelter

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Kobe Bryant
2. Wale
3. Hope Solo

Three words to describe me:
1. Competitive
2. Loyal
3. Motivated

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. World Peace
2. To make a difference
3. Find a cure for cancer

On the Pirates, who is…
Most likely to find her nose in a book? Abria Trice
Team Mom? Britny Edwards
A Fashionista? Chanel Green
Most likely to be found practicing in the gym off-hours? Ariana Jackson
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
The dancing queen? Kyani White
Most likely to win “The Voice”? Elise Shelton
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Whitny Edwards

Meet the Pirates: Yianna Kappas

Biography

About Yianna
Full Name: Johnnye Elizabeth Kappas
Nickname: Yianna
Alma Mater: Clemson – Bachelor’s Degree in English with a concentration in writing and publication skills
Grad School: William & Mary – Master’s of Education in Higher Education Administration

Favorites
Athlete: CJ Spiller and Gaines Adams
Movie: Steel Magnolias and The Godfather
Food: Greek
Place on campus: Ward Sports Medicine Building
Thing about ECU: the student-athletes


Getting to Know Yianna
What’s on your iPod? Country Music
Hobbies: Traveling, Cooking and Watching Sports
Interesting fact about myself: I’ve held the Olympic Torch where the ancient Olympics started
Any brush with greatness? I met Taylor Swift
My favorite summer activity was: Going to the beach
My favorite ECU team other than women’s basketball is: Swimming & Diving
Not many people know that: I was pm NBC’s "Today Show" via Skype
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Gymnastics
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: 4.0 Team GPA

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Troy Polamalu
2. CJ Spiller
3. Reba McEntire

Three words to describe me:
1. Energetic
2. Loud
3. Optimistic

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. Win the lottery
2. Live at the beach
3. Make a difference in people’s lives

On the Pirates, who is…
A Fashionista? Chanel Green
The team clown? Ariana Jackson
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Celeste Stewart

Meet the Pirates: Ashley Anderson

Biography



About Ashley
Full Name: Ashley Brooke Anderson
Nickname: Ash
Alma Mater: Florida State – Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
Grad School: LSU – Master’s Degree in Kinesiology


Favorites
Athlete: Ryan Lochte
Sports Team (besides ECU): Pittsburgh Steelers
Movie: The Sandlot
Food: Sushi
Place on campus: Tailgating on football gameday
Thing about ECU: the wonderful people I work with in the Athletic Training Department


Getting to Know Ashley
What’s on your iPod? Country
Hobbies: Pinterest, catching up with friends, planning my wedding
Interesting fact about myself: My last name will be Yartin in 2014!!!
Any brush with greatness? Shaquille O’Neal
The best moment of my ECU basketball career so far: watching Ariana Jackson recover from two season ending injuries and return to the court despite 18 months of rehabilitation
The best thing about playing in Minges is: being at home with great, supportive fans
Not many people know that: I worked football as a graduate assistant at LSU and won the SEC Conference Championship and 2008 BCS National Championship
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Gymnastics
The thing I like most about the team is: the different personalities who make me laugh and love my job
If you could write the headline for this season it would be: ECU Women’s Basketball: Conference USA Champions!
What impresses me the most about Coach Macy is: her passion and desire to win
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: to win the conference championship and make the NCAA Tournament
Community Service Moment to remember: Running the breast cancer 5K while the team cheered me on


Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. My grandfather Papa
2. George W. Bush
3. Luke Bryan

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. Find a cure for cancer
2. For my athletes to be healthy all year long
3. Good health and happiness for my family, friends and myself


On the Pirates, who is…
Most likely to find her nose in a book? Ariana Jackson
The Team Mom? Celeste Stewart
A Fashionista? Colleen Marshall
Most likely to be found practicing in the gym on off-hours? Britny Edwards and Whitny Edwards
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
A morning person? Elise Shelton
A night owl? Ariana Jackson
The dancing queen? Tatiana Chapple
Most likely to win “The Voice?” Elise Shelton
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Celeste Stewart

Get Ready for Pirate Basketball

The East Carolina women’s basketball team will kick off the 2012-13 season with a non-conference road contest at William & Mary on Friday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. The game will mark the 44^th season opener for the Pirates.

The Pirates will enter Kaplan Arena on the campus of William & Mary after closing out 2011-12 with a 12-19 overall record and a 5-11 conference mark. ECU is looking to improve on those records this year and have welcomed six newcomers to the court and are returning 11 letterwinners from a year ago.

To read more about the Pirates' season opener click on the link below.

ECU Women's Basketball at William & Mary

Meet the Pirates

Check out the video to get to know each member of the ECU Women's Basketball team. 



Be sure to stay tuned for features on the Pirate support staff beginning Friday (11/9/12)!

Season Tickets Now on Sale

Be sure to catch all of the ECU Women's Basketball action this season!

For more information on season, single game tickets, and promotional days, please visit the following link:

http://www.ecupirates.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/110712aaa.html

GO PIRATES!

Meet the Pirates: Heather Macy

Biography

About Coach Macy
Full Name: Heather Macy
Date of Birth: April 4
Alma Mater: Greensboro College – Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Studies
Grad School: Southern Miss – Master’s Degree in Human Performance and Recreation

Favorites
Athlete: Sue Bird
Movie: The Godfather Trilogy
Place on campus: Minges Coliseum
Thing about ECU: The people


Getting to Know Coach Macy
My favorite ECU team other than women’s basketball is: Football
The best thing about playing in Minges is: the fans! Second to none!
Other than basketball, I like to: read. I’m an avid reader

Three Pointers
Three words to describe me would be:
1. Caring
2. Passionate
3. Honest

On the Pirates, who is…
A Fashionista? Kyani White
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
A night owl? Chanel Green
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Elise Shelton