Hammork signs NLI with ETSU men’s basketball

JOHNSON CITY (May 1, 2012) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Tuesday that junior college transfer Charles Hammork (New Orleans) has signed a national letter of intent to join the Buccaneer program in 2012-13.


Harris signs NLI with ETSU men’s hoops

JOHNSON CITY (April 11, 2012) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow continued to add to the Buccaneers’ 2012-13 roster on Wednesday, announcing that junior college transfer Hunter Harris (Nashville) has signed a national letter of intent with the program.


Gadsden-Gilliard signs NLI with ETSU men’s hoops

JOHNSON CITY (April 11, 2012) – On the first day of the spring signing period, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from transfer Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard (Georgetown, S.C.).


Sollazzo named Div. I-AAA ADA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2012) – ETSU senior Adam Sollazzo (Tampa, Fla.) has earned his share of honors during the past four seasons as a Buccaneer basketball player, but he was awarded with arguably his most prestigious recognition on Wednesday.


Spirited effort not enough as ETSU falls to Belmont, 69-61

MACON, Ga. (March 2, 2012) – After building a five-point halftime lead, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to stop a second-half offensive surge by the Belmont Bruins and ultimately dropped a hard fought 69-61 contest in the semifinals of the A-Sun Championships.


One more time: Bucs, Bruins to meet in A-Sun tourney

MACON, Ga. (March 2, 2012) – Well, the ETSU men’s basketball team just could not let the Belmont Bruins leave without one more matchup with conference title implications.


Brown’s heroics, defense lift ETSU over UNF, 68-66

MACON, Ga. (March 1, 2012) – Senior Isiah Brown (Miami, Fla.) scored a game-high 22 points and broke the ETSU all-time record for blocked shots on a critical play with 57 seconds left, lifting the ETSU men’s basketball team to a 68-66 win over North Florida during first round play at the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Championships.


ETSU men to open A-Sun Tournament Thursday against UNF

MACON, Ga. (March 1, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be attempting to win its third Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament title in the last four years this week, as the Buccaneers begin play Thursday in the General Shale Brick A-Sun Championships.


Sollazzo named A-Sun Scholar Athlete of the Year

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2012) – The Atlantic Sun Conference honored Adam Sollazzo of ETSU as the Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year to highlight the league’s Academic All-Conference team.


Sollazzo named to A-Sun All-Conference first team

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 27, 2012) – Following a regular season that saw him lead the ETSU men’s basketball team in scoring and assists, while also eclipsing 1,000 points for his career, senior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa, Fla.) was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Conference First Team, the league office announced Monday.


Senior Day is sweet as ETSU downs FGCU 84-71

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2012) – With its three seniors scoring in double figures and junior guard Marcus Dubose (Hartsville, S.C.) posting a game-high 23 points, the ETSU men’s basketball team made sure 2012 Senior Day was remembered fondly ...


Bucs prep for Senior Day Saturday against FGCU

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2012) – With hopes of finishing the regular season on a three-game winning streak, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take on Florida Gulf Coast Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs overcome distractions to drop Stetson, 72-56

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 23, 2012) – Placing three players in double figures and holding Stetson’s high-powered offense to just 56 points, the ETSU men’s basketball team picked up its second straight win and cruised to a 72-56 victory over the Hatters Thursday evening in Atlantic Sun Conference play at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs set to take on Stetson Thursday evening

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 23, 2012) – Having picked up a win during its most recent road swing, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to close out the regular season with two more home victories starting Thursday night against Atlantic Sun Conference foe Stetson.


Trio of Bucs lead ETSU to 66-57 win over Lipscomb

NASHVILLE (Feb. 20, 2012) – Junior guard Marcus Dubose (Hartsville, S.C.) hit a decisive 3-pointer with 33 seconds left on the clock and the ETSU men’s basketball team scored the final seven points of the game to drop Lipscomb 66-57 in Atlantic Sun Conference men’s basketball action Monday night inside Allen Arena.


Bucs set for matchup with Lipscomb Monday night

NASHVILLE (Feb. 20, 2012) – Needing to salvage some momentum and regroup for the final week of the regular season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take on Lipscomb in Atlantic Sun Conference action Monday evening at Allen Arena.


Bucs have no answers in 80-58 loss to Belmont

NASHVILLE (Feb. 18, 2012) – Consistently victimizing ETSU’s zone defense and connecting on 11 3-pointers on the night, the Belmont Bruins handed the Buccaneers an 80-58 defeat in Atlantic Sun Conference men’s basketball action Saturday evening at the Curb Event Center.


Bucs hope to swing momentum, spoil Bruins run Saturday

NASHVILLE (Feb. 18, 2012) – At a time when the ETSU men’s basketball team is working to turn its season around, the Buccaneers will face a major obstacle Saturday afternoon when they take on longtime Atlantic Sun Conference rival Belmont.


Cabell’s 26 leads Jacksonville past ETSU, 61-55

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 13, 2012) – Shooting just 50 percent from the foul line and looking on as Jacksonville’s Aloys Cabell scored a game-high 26 points, the ETSU men’s basketball team fell to the Dolphins 61-55 in Atlantic Sun Conference play Monday evening at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs, Dolphins to meet in A-Sun clash on ESPN3

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 13, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to go a perfect 4-0 against the Atlantic Sun Conference’s Jacksonville, Fla., representatives, as the Buccaneers take on Jacksonville University Monday evening at 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Brown leads ETSU past North Florida, 65-50

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 11, 2012) – Senior forward Isiah Brown (Miami, Fla.) scored a career high 27 points to lead the ETSU men’s basketball team to a 65-50 win over North Florida in Atlantic Sun Conference play Saturday afternoon at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs back in Dome to take on North Florida Saturday

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 11, 2012) – Facing a crossroads moment in its season, the ETSU men’s basketball team enters a stretch which will provide the Buccaneers with four of their next six games inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center, beginning Saturday against North Florida.


Tickets for Belmont road game now available

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2011) – The ETSU Athletics Ticket Office has a limited number of seats available for the Bucs’ road game at Belmont on Saturday, February 18th at 7:15pm (Central) in the Curb Events Center.


Poor offensive play sinks ETSU in 54-46 loss to Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 6, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team did the job defensively Monday night against the Atlantic Sun Conference’s top team. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, their offensive effort was a different story.


Bucs set for road clash with first-place Bears Monday evening

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 6, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will continue with Atlantic Sun Conference action on the road Monday night, taking on conference leader Mercer at 7 p.m. inside the University Center.


Bucs rally for 64-59 win over Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (Feb. 4, 2012) – Senior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) scored a game-high 19 points, freshman guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa) came off the bench to score a crucial 11 points, and senior Tommy Hubbard (Boston) made clutch plays down the stretch, leading the ETSU men’s basketball team to a 64-59 win over Kennesaw State Saturday afternoon inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Bucs return to A-Sun action, take on Kennesaw State Saturday

KENNESAW, Ga. (Feb. 4, 2012) – With seeding for the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament now a focal point, the ETSU men’s basketball team begins its final month of league play on Saturday, traveling to take on league foe Kennesaw State.


Senior class powers Bucs past James Madison, 70-56

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 30, 2012) – ETSU’s senior class decided three losses in a row was enough. Senior forward Isiah Brown (Miami, Fla.) scored a season high 23 points, while fellow seniors Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) and Tommy Hubbard (Boston) pitched in 19 and 13 points, respectively, as the ETSU men’s basketball team enjoyed a 70-56 victory over James Madison Monday night.


Bucs return home to take on CAA foe James Madison

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 30, 2012) – Mired in its second three-game losing streak of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be hoping the familiar surroundings of the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center can help the team get back to its winning ways.


Bucs drop third straight, fall to USC Upstate, 58-54

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 27, 2012) – Offensive struggles have haunted the ETSU men’s basketball team in recent games, and once again Friday night those same issues sank any chance of a Buccaneers’ victory.


ETSU men hit the road for CSS battle with USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 27, 2012) – In need of a momentum-changing victory, the ETSU men’s basketball team will hit the road to take on Atlantic Sun Conference foe USC Upstate Friday evening inside the Hodge Center.


ETSU, Johnson City Honda, MSHA join together to present $20,000 check for shootout winner

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 24, 2012) – When ETSU student Jamaal Hundley successfully sank four straight shots – including a final half court heave – as part of a special fan promotion during Monday night’s men’s basketball game at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center, there were questions surrounding whether his foot had crossed the half-court line and whether he would ultimately receive a check for the prize of $20,000.


Early scoring woes sting Bucs in 82-70 loss to Belmont

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 23, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team scored an impressive 58 points in the second half of its game with the Belmont Bruins Monday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. The problem for the Buccaneers was they scored just 12 in the first half.


Bucs, Bruins set for pivotal A-Sun matchup Monday in the Dome

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 23, 2012) – Recovering from the sting of a disappointing home loss to Lipscomb on Saturday afternoon, the perfect cure for the ETSU men’s basketball team could come in the form of a win Monday night over Atlantic Sun Conference rival Belmont.


Burgason, Lipscomb bomb away to drop ETSU, 73-65

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 21, 2012) – While ETSU’s men’s basketball team struggled to make shots, Lipscomb’s Jordan Burgason hit nine 3-pointers and scored a career high 33 points to lift the Bisons to a 73-65 win over the Buccaneers in Atlantic Sun Conference basketball action Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs welcome league foe Lipscomb Saturday at 4 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 21, 2012) – Having put itself back in the race for an Atlantic Sun Conference regular season championship, the ETSU men’s basketball team will put its five-game winning streak on the line Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers take on conference foe Lipscomb.


Sollazzo earns second career A-Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 17, 2012) – Fresh off leading the ETSU men’s basketball team to a pair of wins over the weekend, ETSU senior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) was selected as the Atlantic Sun Conference player of the week on Tuesday, the conference office announced.


Sollazzo lifts ETSU past UNF in thriller, Bucs win No. 1,200

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2012) – ETSU senior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) scored 19 second-half points, including a go-ahead free throw with 2.4 seconds left to lift the ETSU men’s basketball team to a 64-63 win over North Florida in Atlantic Sun Conference men’s basketball action Monday evening inside the UNF Arena.


Bucs aim to avenge A-Sun semifinal loss Monday against UNF

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2012) – As the race for the Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title continues to take its usual twist and turns, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to maintain its current four-game winning streak and build even more momentum as the Buccaneers take on North Florida Monday evening inside the UNF Arena.


First half offensive run lifts ETSU past Jax, 72-58

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2012) – Using a first half scoring surge, the ETSU men’s basketball team built a 19-point halftime lead and went on to take a 72-58 win over Jacksonville in Atlantic Sun Conference men’s basketball play Saturday afternoon at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.


Bucs set to begin A-Sun road swing with Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2012) – With the goal of extending its current three-game winning streak, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take to the road this weekend for what is always an important Atlantic Sun Conference swing through the Sunshine State.


Second half rally key to Bucs’ 73-69 win over Kennesaw State

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 9, 2012) – Overcoming an uninspired first half effort, the ETSU men’s basketball team went to a man-to-man defense and turned up the full-court pressure in the second half, rallying for acting head coach Scott Wagers as the Buccaneers enjoyed a 73-69 win over Kennesaw State Monday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Wagers to lead Bucs Monday at special 6 p.m. tip time

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 9, 2012) – With head coach Murry Bartow away to attend funeral services for his father Gene, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be attempting to extend its current two-game winning streak as the Buccaneers take on Atlantic Sun Conference foe Kennesaw State Monday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs make it two in a row, drop Mercer 76-61

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 7, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team used a relentless defensive attack and 20-point efforts from senior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) and junior guard Marcus Dubose (Hartsville, S.C.) to drop Mercer 76-61 in Atlantic Sun Conference action Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs continue A-Sun homestand, host Mercer Saturday at 4 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 7, 2012) – After picking up their first Atlantic Sun Conference win of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be attempting to make it two-in-a-row Saturday, as the Buccaneers take on league foe Mercer inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 4 p.m.


Inspired Buccaneers drop USC Upstate, 88-73

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 4, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team found the perfect way to ease the mourning heart of its head coach Murry Bartow. Give him a win over USC Upstate.


ETSU athletics releases statement on passing of Gene Bartow

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 3, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is deeply saddened to learn of the passing Tuesday evening of legendary men’s basketball head coach Gene Bartow.


Bucs, Spartans to meet in return to A-Sun play at the Dome

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 4, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will return to Atlantic Sun Conference action on Wednesday night, facing off with USC Upstate inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Bucs unable to topple ACC’s Clemson in 65-58 loss

CLEMSON, S.C. (Jan. 1, 2012) – In a repeat storyline from its loss just over a week ago at Tennessee, the ETSU men’s basketball team had a BCS conference foe on the ropes but was unable to seal the deal Sunday afternoon at Clemson.


Bucs take aim at ACC member Clemson Sunday

CLEMSON, S.C. (Jan. 1, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will get its last chance to knock off a BCS conference program Sunday afternoon, as the Buccaneers travel to take on Atlantic Coast Conference foe Clemson inside Littlejohn Coliseum. Tip is set for 4 p.m.


ETSU unable to hold off Tennessee rally, fall 66-63

KNOXVILLE (Dec. 23, 2011) – After taking a 59-51 lead with 5:36 minutes left in the game, the ETSU men’s basketball team watched the Tennessee Volunteers go on a 15-4 run to close out the contest and take a 66-63 win over the Buccaneers Friday night inside Thompson-Boling Arena.


Bucs aiming for win over in-state rival Tennessee

KNOXVILLE (Dec. 23, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will attempt to get the Christmas weekend off to a good start, as the Buccaneers take on in-state rival and Southeastern Conference member Tennessee Friday night inside Thompson-Boling Arena.


ETSU announce time changes for Kennesaw State basketball doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2011) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Atlantic Sun Conference announced time changes to the men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader versus Kennesaw State on Monday, Jan. 9.


Dubose, Sollazzo lead Bucs past Milligan, 83-43

JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 19, 2011) – Junior guard Marcus Dubose (Hartsville, S.C.) scored a game-high 20 points and senior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) pitched in 18 as the ETSU men’s basketball team cruised to an 83-43 win over Milligan College in non-conference hoops action Monday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs back in action Monday evening against Milligan College

JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 19, 2011) – After a week off to focus on study and completing finals, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be back on the floor Monday evening, taking on nearby Milligan College in non-conference hoops action at 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU, Second Harvest Food Bank announce special holiday promotion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2011) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee are teaming up to help those in need this holiday season.


ETSU snaps skid with a 65-48 wire-to-wire victory over Appalachian State

BOONE, N.C. (December 10, 2011)Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) scored a game-high and career-high 23 points and Isiah Brown (Tampa, Fla.) added 16 to lead ETSU past Appalachian State, 65-48, Saturday afternoon inside the Holmes Center.


Bucs searching for winning formula Saturday at Appy State

BOONE, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2011) – With hopes of snapping its current four-game losing streak, the ETSU men’s basketball team will travel into the nearby North Carolina mountains Saturday afternoon to take on former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State. Tip time at the Holmes Center is set for 2 p.m.


Tickets still remain for ETSU game at Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2011) – The ETSU Athletics Ticket Office still has a limited number of seats available for the Bucs’ road game at Appalachian State on Saturday, Dec. 10th at 2:00 p.m.


Second half surge lifts Tennessee Tech past ETSU

COOKEVILLE (Dec. 7, 2011) – Outscoring the ETSU men’s basketball team 24-4 in the opening minutes of the second half, Tennessee Tech built a lead of as many as 28 points and ultimately cruised to a 83-74 win over the Buccaneers Wednesday night in non-conference basketball action at the Eblen Center.


Bucs looking to right the ship against Tennessee Tech

COOKEVILLE (Dec. 7, 2011) – In need of a win to stop its current three-game losing streak, the ETSU men’s basketball team will attempt to regain some momentum Wednesday evening, as the Buccaneers hit the road to take on former Ohio Valley Conference foe Tennessee Tech inside the Eblen Center. Tip is set for 8:30 p.m. (EST).


Bucs’ struggles continue in 72-63 loss to FGCU

FT. MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2011) – A change in defensive strategy gave the ETSU men’s basketball team a chance – but it was not enough.


Men's basketball continues road swing at Florida Gulf Coast

FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 2, 2011) - After dropping its Atlantic Sun Conference opener to Stetson on Thursday night, the ETSU men's basketball team will look to get back on track against Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday evening inside Alico Arena. Tip-off is set for 5:15 p.m.


ETSU road woes continue with 73-65 loss at Stetson.

DELAND, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2011) – A nightmarish start to the second half doomed the ETSU men’s basketball team Thursday night inside the Edmunds Center, as the Stetson Hatters used a 24-7 offensive run to build a 22-point lead and ultimately drop the Buccaneers 73-65 in the Atlantic Sun Conference opener for both teams.


A-Sun/ETSU basketball to be showcased on ESPN3

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 1, 2011) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams will combine to appear four times throughout the 2011-12 season on ESPN’s signature multi-screen sports network, ESPN3, as announced by the A-Sun office on Wednesday.


ETSU men begin A-Sun play Thursday night at Stetson

DELAND, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2011) – After having a three-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday night at Troy, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to rebound as the Buccaneers begin play in the Atlantic Sun Conference with a road matchup with the Stetson Hatters Thursday night. Tip time at the Edmunds Center is set for 7:00 p.m.


Long-range attack, free throws sink ETSU win streak

TROY, Ala. (Nov. 29, 2011) – As the ETSU men’s basketball team prepared for Tuesday night’s road game against Troy, the Buccaneers’ major concern was the Trojans’ 3-point shooting attack. The Bucs apparently had good reason to be worried.


ETSU men begin three-game, six-day road swing Tuesday at Troy

TROY, Ala. (Nov. 28, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will take to the road once again this week, playing three games over a six-day stretch, beginning Tuesday night with a visit to Troy. Game time is set for 8 p.m. (EST) inside Sartain Hall.


Jones’ buzzer beater lifts ETSU past Charlotte, 70-69

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 22, 2011) – ETSU junior guard Jarvis Jones (Memphis) sank a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from the corner, lifting the ETSU men’s basketball team to a dramatic 70-69 win over Atlantic 10 Conference foe Charlotte Tuesday evening inside Halton Arena.


Bucs hit the road to face A-10 foe Charlotte Tuesday night

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will begin a six-game road swing Tuesday night, taking on Atlantic 10 Conference foe Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. inside the Halton Arena.


Dubose’s 27 sparks ETSU in win over Troy, 81-71

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 19, 2011) – Junior guard Marcus Dubose (Hartsville, S.C.) scored a career high 27 points and three other ETSU players reached double figures scoring as the Buccaneers dropped non-conference foe Troy 81-71 in men’s basketball action Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs set to host Troy Saturday in the Dome

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 18, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will look to make it two wins in a row Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers take on Sun Belt Conference foe Troy at 4 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs will again support the Johnia Berry Toy Drive, Nov. 19

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 16, 2011) – As the holiday season approaches, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will once again this year participate in the Johnia Berry Toy Drive, as part of the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball game against Troy on Saturday, Nov. 19.


Defensive pressure, turnovers lift Bucs past Appy State, 81-68

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 15, 2011) – Forcing 29 turnovers and swiping 18 steals, the ETSU men’s basketball team imposed its defensive will on former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State Tuesday evening, dropping the Mountaineers 81-68 in the Buccaneers’ regular season home opener at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs set to take on former SoCon rival App State

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 14, 2011) – After opening the 2011-12 regular season on the road, the ETSU men’s basketball team will open the home portion of its schedule Tuesday evening, taking on former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs battle, but shooting woes doom effort at VT

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Nov. 12, 2011) – Despite trailing by 14 points midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team rallied to within four points late in the game, but ultimately dropped a hard-fought regular season opener to Virginia Tech 64-53 Saturday afternoon at the Cassell Coliseum.


ETSU athletics to introduce new program mascot Nov. 15

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 11, 2011) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will introduce a new mascot for the program on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at halftime of the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball game against Appalachian State.


Bucs, Hokies set to open season Saturday; game will air on ESPN3

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Nov. 11, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will open its 2011-12 regular season Saturday at 2 p.m., as the Buccaneers take to the road to face Atlantic Coast Conference foe Virginia Tech inside the Cassell Coliseum.


ETSU men’s hoops signs guards Stramaglia, McClain to NLIs

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 9, 2011) – ETSU head coach Murry Bartow announced Wednesday the signing of two guards to begin the Buccaneers’ 2012-13 recruiting class. Bartow said the Buccaneers have received national letters of intent from guards Mario Stramaglia (Birmingham, Ala.) and Lorenzo “Petey” McClain (Mobile, Ala.).


BASA to sponsor bus trip to ETSU vs. Charlotte hoops game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2011) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association will be sponsoring a bus trip to Charlotte, N.C., for the ETSU men’s basketball game at Charlotte on Nov. 22.


Defense, solid shooting lead ETSU over Carson-Newman, 87-59

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2011) – A relentless full-court defense and solid shooting from beyond the 3-point line helped power the ETSU men’s basketball team to a decisive 87-59 win over Carson-Newman in exhibition basketball action Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU-MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs to host Carson-Newman in final preseason exhibition

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 4, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will play its final preseason exhibition game Saturday, hosting NCAA Division II opponent Carson-Newman at 4 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Former ETSU stars Pigram, Tubbs selected in NBADL Draft

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2011) – Former ETSU standouts Courtney Pigram (Memphis) and Justin Tubbs (Trussville, Ala.) were selected in the NBA Developmental League draft on Thursday evening.


Dubose scores 30, ETSU men drop Tusculum 101-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2011) – Junior transfer Marcus Dubose (Hartsville, S.C.) scored a game-high 30 points, leading the ETSU men’s basketball team to a dominating 101-72 win over Tusculum College in exhibition basketball action Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU-MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs to open preseason Saturday against Tusculum

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will open its 2011-12 preseason schedule Saturday afternoon, taking on Tusculum College at 4 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU Basketball Kicks off Season with Bluenanza Event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2011) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics kicked off its 2011-12 men’s and women’s basketball season by hosting the fourth annual Bluenanza Tipoff Celebration event on Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Meet the Media

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2011) – With the basketball season right around the corner, both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams met the media on Tuesday afternoon during media day activities held inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU men’s basketball begins preseason practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2011) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will begin official preseason workouts later today, with a practice session scheduled for 6:30 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU hoops set to host fourth annual “Bluenanza”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2011) – For the fourth straight year, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association (BASA) are inviting Buccaneer fans to welcome the 2011-12 basketball season at the “Bluenanza” tipoff event presented by Johnson City Honda on Thursday, Oct. 20 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Hubbard, Brown named to A-Sun Preseason Team

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2011) – ETSU has placed a pair of senior leaders on the 2011-12 Atlantic Sun Conference preseason all-conference team, as guard/forward Tommy Hubbard (Boston) and forward Isiah Brown (Miami) were named to the squad released by the league offices on Wednesday.


ETSU basketball season tickets on sale now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2011) - The ETSU Athletic Ticket Office announced Tuesday that fans can now call to purchase season tickets for the upcoming 2011-12 men’s and women’s basketball campaigns. In addition, fans who still need to renew their tickets from last season should contact the ticket office as soon as possible to renew both their tickets and BASA membership.


Men’s and Women’s Basketball Helps Out at MSHA Family Day Event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2011) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams, along with other athletic department personnel, volunteered their time Saturday morning to help out at the Niswonger Children’s Hospital’s Family Activity Day.


ETSU men release 2011-12 basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2011) -- Road games at major conference programs like Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Clemson and Charlotte, a trio of non-conference home contests against quality mid-major programs, and the usual slate of Atlantic Sun Conference matchups highlight the 2011-12 ETSU men's basketball schedule released Monday by head coach Murry Bartow.