Bartow announces signing of JuCo guard Jalen Riley

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have officially received a national letter of intent from junior college transfer Jaylen Riley (Racine, Wis.).


ETSU athletics adds six new inductees to Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY (May 5, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored six Buccaneers greats Sunday evening at the Millennium Center during the ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony presented by Johnson City Honda.


ETSU Hall of Fame: Mister stands tall among all ETSU greats

Keith “Mister” Jennings will officially become a Hall of Famer at East Tennessee State this weekend, but he’s been a legendary figure in these parts for as long as many can remember.


ETSU Hall of Fame: DeChellis built a champion the hard way

Ed DeChellis knew he wasn’t the people’s choice when he took the East Tennessee State basketball job in 1996.


ETSU Hall of Fame: Voice of Bucs’ has just about seen it all

Not that the humbly understated Norm Davis ever lobbied for it, but he spent 50 years talking his way into the ETSU Hall of Fame.


Bartow announces signing of guard Devin Harris to NLI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Monday that the Buccaneers have officially received a national letter of intent from point guard Devin Harris (Tampa, Fla.).


Bucs struggle, fall to Stetson 67-46 in A-Sun quarters

MACON, Ga. (March 7, 2013) – In a season where offensive inefficiency haunted the ETSU men’s basketball team, the Buccaneers’ final game of the season was a nightmare.


Bucs set for A-Sun Tournament opener against Stetson

MACON, Ga. (March 7, 2013) – Having won two of the last four Atlantic Sun Conference tournament championships, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming to put aside the inconsistencies of the past regular season and manufacture a three-game winning streak inside Mercer’s Hawkins Arena.


ETSU’s Jones, Wilson named to A-Sun all-conference teams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2013) – Following a regular season in which he finished third in the Atlantic Sun Conference in scoring, ETSU senior Jarvis Jones (Memphis) has been named to the All-Atlantic Sun Conference second team, the league office announced on Tuesday.


ETSU men fall to USC Upstate on Senior Night, 88-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2013) – ETSU senior guard Jarvis Jones (Memphis) has enjoyed plenty of success during his five years as a member of the ETSU men’s basketball team. Unfortunately, his last memory of the Dome will not be a good one.


Bucs, Spartans to meet on "Senior Night" in CSS matchup

JOHNSON CITY (March 1, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will honor senior Jarvis Jones (Memphis) prior to Friday night’s matchup with USC Upstate, and the Buccaneers’ goal will be to send Jones out a winner in his final game at the Dome.


“Wear Blue” and support the Bucs all weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2013) – This weekend is a sports fan’s dream if you bleed Blue and Gold.


ETSU athletics announces 2013 Hall of Fame inductees

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday the names of six former Buccaneers who will comprise the 2013 induction class to the ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Feb. 25-Mar. 3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2013) – Below is a list of all the ETSU athletic events taking place for the week of Feb. 25-Mar. 3.


Harris’ big night leads ETSU past Jacksonville, 61-58

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2013) – Junior forward Hunter Harris (Nashville) scored a game-high 22 points and made the defensive play of the contest in the closing seconds, lifting the ETSU men’s basketball team to a 61-58 win over Jacksonville.


Bucs look to escape Florida with win over JU

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2013) – With the end of the regular season approaching and in need of improving its seed for the 2013 Atlantic Sun Conference Championships, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to get back on the winning side of the ledger Saturday when the Buccaneers take on conference foe Jacksonville.


Poor first half dooms ETSU in loss to North Florida, 77-64

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2013) – Entering Thursday’s game against North Florida, the ETSU men’s basketball team had never lost a regular season meeting to the Ospreys in 14 previous games. That streak no longer exists.


Bucs hit road for final road swing of regular season

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2013) – Loading the bus for its final two-game road swing of the regular season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to build some late-season momentum when the Buccaneers take on North Florida Thursday night inside the UNF Arena.


Mercer repels ETSU comeback effort; Bucs fall 71-54

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2013) – Having rallied back to get within three points midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to complete another Saturday comeback against Mercer.


Bucs set to welcome Mercer into the Dome Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2013) – Having won three of its last four games, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to build even more momentum when the Buccaneers take the court Saturday.


Walton’s career high lifts Bucs past Kennesaw State, 79-70

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2013) – Sophomore forward John Walton (Memphis) scored a career high 23 points and the ETSU men’s basketball team led wire-to-wire in a 79-70 win over Kennesaw State.


ETSU men aiming for "streak" as KSU invades Dome Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2013) – As the stretch run of regular season conference games approaches, the ETSU men’s basketball team will once again look to put together its first winning streak of the season Thursday night when Atlantic Sun Conference foe Kennesaw State invades the Dome.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Feb. 11-17

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2013) – Find out what's happening in ETSU Athletics for the week of Feb. 11-17.


Down 20, “Comeback Bucs” rally again to drop Stetson, 62-61

DELAND, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2013) – Saturday magic struck again for the ETSU men’s basketball team.


Bucs again need "bounce-back" win at Stetson Saturday

DELAND, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will continue on its current Florida road swing Saturday, taking on Atlantic Sun Conference foe Stetson inside the Edmunds Center.


ETSU men struggle against league-leading FGCU, fall 67-43

FORT MYERS, FLA. (Feb. 7, 2013) – Earlier this season, the ETSU men’s basketball team overcame a 19-point, second-half deficit to beat Florida Gulf Coast. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, that same scenario did not occur again Thursday night.


Bucs set to take on A-Sun leader FGCU Thursday

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2013) – With one month left in the regular season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take yet another shot at winning back-to-back games when they visit Atlantic Sun Conference foe Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday night.


Jones named Atlantic Sun Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2013) – ETSU senior guard Jarvis Jones (Memphis) scored a career high 36 points and hit three straight 3-pointers in overtime to defeat Lipscomb Saturday, helping earn his first career Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week honor, the league office announced Tuesday.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Feb. 4-10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2013) – Below is a list of all the ETSU athletic events taking place for the week of Feb. 4-10.


Jones’ heroics and 36 points lift ETSU past Lipscomb, 90-88

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2013) – After missing a game-tying layup on Thursday night against Northern Kentucky, a distraught Jarvis Jones (Memphis) said he was unable sleep after the game. Well, Jones should sleep like a baby after his performance Saturday afternoon.


Bucs hope to right the ship Saturday against Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2013) – After another heartbreaking defeat at home Thursday night against Northern Kentucky, the ETSU men’s basketball team once again will try to rebound with a victory when the Buccaneers host Lipscomb Saturday afternoon.


Battle of the Joneses goes to NKU, as ETSU falls 70-68

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2013) – ETSU senior guard Jarvis Jones (Memphis) had a chance to force overtime, but his layup attempt at the buzzer rimmed out as Northern Kentucky escaped with a 70-68 victory Thursday night in the Dome.


Bucs begin two-game home swing with NKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2013) – Returning to the familiarity of the Dome, the ETSU men’s basketball team will play back-to-back Atlantic Sun Conference games this weekend, beginning with a visit from Northern Kentucky Thursday evening.


Second-half swoon sinks Bucs in 88-71 loss to USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 28, 2013) – In a reverse of the ETSU men’s basketball team’s normal trend this season, the Buccaneers played a strong first half only to see things unravel after the intermission Monday evening against USC Upstate.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2013) – Below is a list of all the ETSU athletic events taking place for the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3


Bucs aim to build momentum Monday at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 28, 2013) – Finding itself right back in the Atlantic Sun Conference race, the ETSU men’s basketball team faces a tough challenge on the road Monday night, taking on an up-and-coming USC Upstate team.


ETSU’s Harris powers comeback victory over UNF, 89-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2013) – North Florida threw the first offensive punch, but it was the ETSU men’s basketball team that delivered the knockout blow.


Bucs need to rediscover "Dome magic" against UNF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2013) – For the fourth time this season in Atlantic Sun Conference play, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to bounce back with a victory to even up their league record when the Buccaneers host North Florida Saturday afternoon.


Rally falls short as Jacksonville drops ETSU, 83-80

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2013) – In a game that featured two teams putting on an offensive clinic, the ETSU men’s basketball team’s second half rally came up short as the Jacksonville Dolphins enjoyed an 83-80 win over the Buccaneers Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs face Jacksonville Thursday, have four of next five in Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2013) – Currently just one game back of the conference leaders in the loss column, the ETSU men’s basketball team will play four of its next five games at home beginning with a matchup against Jacksonville Thursday night at 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Jan. 22-27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2013) – Below are a list of athletic events taking place for the week of Jan. 22-27.


ETSU men blister nets in 70-60 win over Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 19, 2013) – Shooting a blistering 69 percent from 3-point range and an equally impressive 63 percent from the field, the ETSU men’s basketball team enjoyed their 14th straight victory over Kennesaw State since the 2005-06 season.


ETSU men aim to bounce back at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 19, 2013) – In need of a win, the ETSU men’s basketball team ventures to a place Saturday where the Buccaneers have enjoyed their share of success in recent years.


ETSU men unable to hold off Mercer, fall to Bears 78-59

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 17, 2013) – While the ETSU men’s basketball team overcame a 19-point second half deficit to win in its last outing, the Buccaneers could not work that same magic Thursday night against the Mercer Bears.


Bucs try to keep it rolling Thursday against Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 17, 2013) – Coming off a comeback victory over Atlantic Sun Conference-leading Florida Gulf Coast in its last game, the ETSU men’s basketball team hopes to maintain some momentum when the Buccaneers meet preseason league favorite Mercer Thursday evening.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Jan. 14-20

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2013) – Below are a list of all the ETSU athletic events taking place for the week of Jan. 14-20.


“Fantastic 5” lead ETSU in comeback win over FGCU, 85-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2013) – Down 19 points to Florida Gulf Coast with 17 minutes left in the game, the ETSU men’s basketball team put five players on the floor – a group that included three freshmen, a sophomore and a senior. That quintet turned out to be a fantastic five.


Bucs look to rebound against A-Sun leader FGCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2013) – With a chance to get back in the race for at Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title, the ETSU men’s basketball team will welcome league-leading Florida Gulf Coast to the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center at 4 p.m. on Saturday.


Bucs rally, but Stetson offense too much in 72-70 loss

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2013) – Despite placing three players in double figures and producing one of its best offensive games of the year, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to put out a red-hot Stetson squad Thursday night.


ETSU men hoping to make it two in a row Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2013) – Fresh off its first Atlantic Sun Conference win of the year, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming for a second straight victory Thursday night when the Buccaneers host league foe Stetson inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs snap losing streak, drop NKU, 49-44

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2013) – The streak is over. Getting a 12-point, five-rebound effort from junior forward Hunter Harris (Nashville), the ETSU men’s basketball team snapped its nine-game losing streak by holding off a late rally from Northern Kentucky to win 49-44 Monday evening in Atlantic Sun Conference play at the Bank of Kentucky Center.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Jan. 7-13

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2013) – Find out all the information on the events taking place this week in ETSU athletics.


ETSU men make first trip ever to Northern Kentucky

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2013) – In search of a break through win in Atlantic Sun Conference play, the ETSU men’s basketball team will travel for the first time to Northern Kentucky and take on the league newcomer Monday evening.


Bucs drop hard fought A-Sun opener at Lipscomb, 60-56

NASHVILLE (Jan. 5, 2013) – Despite showing signs of offensive life in the second half and actually leading at one point, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to hold off home-standing Lipscomb, falling 60-56 to the Bison Saturday evening inside Allen Arena.


ETSU men set to open A-Sun play Saturday at Lipscomb

NASHVILLE (Jan. 5, 2013) – With a rough non-conference schedule now behind it, the ETSU men's basketball team will take to the road to open Atlantic Sun Conference play Saturday evening at Lipscomb.


Daniels sets mark as VCU blasts Bucs, 109-58

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 2, 2013) – It was a record-setting night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Unfortunately for the home standing ETSU Buccaneers, it was visiting VCU that was rewriting history.


Bucs look to hold off "Havoc" as VCU invades Dome

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 2, 2013) – When the ETSU men’s basketball team takes the floor Wednesday night against VCU, the Buccaneers hope a “new look” home floor and a New Year will result in a new outlook to its 2012-13 season.


Strong start fades away as Bucs fall to San Francisco, 67-49

HONOLULU (Dec. 25, 2012) – Playing its third game in four days, the ETSU men’s basketball team got off to a fast start but things quickly faded as San Francisco pulled past the Bucs, 67-49, in the final game of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic on Tuesday afternoon inside the Stan Sheriff Center.


Hawaii storms past ETSU, 84-61

HONOLULU (Dec. 23, 2012) – Vander Joaquim netted a season-high 23 points and Hawaii broke the game wide open with an 18-0 run, as the Rainbow Warriors stormed past the Bucs, 84-61, on Sunday evening in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center.


Bucs open Diamond Head Classic with 73-53 setback to No. 4 Arizona

HONOLULU (Dec. 22, 2012) – Arizona opened the game on a 25-8 run and the Bucs couldn’t recover as the fourth-ranked Wildcats handed the ETSU men’s basketball team a 73-53 setback in the opening game of the Diamond Head Classic on Saturday night inside the Stan Sheriff Center.


Bucs set to open play with No. 4 Arizona at Diamond Head event

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Dec. 22, 2012) – In need of a win to break its current four-game losing streak, the ETSU men’s basketball team will have quite a challenge waiting during the first round of the Diamond Head Classic, hosted at the Stan Sheriff Center on the campus of the University of Hawaii.


ETSU falls 72-51 to streaky Charleston Southern

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2012) – A 34-6 offensive run to end the first half and another 12-0 burst midway through the second half was too much for the ETSU men’s basketball team to overcome, as the Buccaneers dropped a 72-51 decision to an offensively streaky Charleston Southern team.


Bucs set to host Charleston Southern inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 18, 2012) – For the first time in 20 days, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to action at home Tuesday night, hosting non-conference opponent Charleston Southern at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Dec. 17-23

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2012) – Below is a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Dec. 17-23.


Ole Miss’ outside shots sink Bucs in 77-55 loss

OXFORD, Miss. (Dec. 14, 2012) – The return of senior guard Jarvis Jones (Memphis) made a difference for the ETSU men’s basketball team, but it still was not enough to upend Southeastern Conference foe Ole Miss Friday night in the Tad Smith Coliseum.


ETSU athletics announces changes for Dec. 18 games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2012) – Due to the ongoing renovations to the lighting system for basketball inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center, the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader scheduled for Dec. 18th will be played inside historic Brooks Gym.


Jones returns to the floor as Bucs take on Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. (Dec. 14, 2012) – Senior guard Jarvis Jones (Memphis) will return to action for the first time this season, as the ETSU men’s basketball team will end its current three-game road swing with a trip to Southeastern Conference foe Mississippi Friday evening.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Dec. 10-16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2012) – Below is a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Dec. 10-16.


UNC rolls in first half; Bucs unable to rally in 78-55 loss

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 8, 2012) – Depleted by injuries and disappointing circumstances from earlier this season, the ETSU men’s basketball team is currently a shell of its normal self. That’s not a good thing when facing No. 20 North Carolina.


Depleted Buccaneers set for major challenge at No. 20 UNC

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 8, 2012) – Without a starting point guard and sporting a roster with just seven scholarship players, the ETSU men’s basketball team will face a major challenge Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers travel to take on perennial national power and No. 20-ranked North Carolina inside the Dean E. Smith Center.


ESPN names Wilson to nation’s Top 25 freshmen list

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2012) – While circumstances have forced the ETSU men’s basketball team to struggle in the early going this season, talented redshirt freshman forward Lester Wilson (Knoxville) has still given the Buccaneers reason for hope.


McClain's absence felt in loss to JMU

HARRISONBURG, Va. (Dec. 5, 2012) – Without starting point guard Petey McClain (Mobile, Ala.), the ETSU men’s basketball team had no answers for James Madison’s relentless defensive pressure and suffered a 70-45 setback Wednesday evening inside the JMU Convocation Center.


Bucs back on the road to face James Madison

HARRISONBURG, Va. (Dec. 5, 2012) -- Aiming to win for the third time in four games, the ETSU men's basketball team will take to the road Wednesday to face off with Colonial Athletic Association member James Madison.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Dec. 3-9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2012) – Below is a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Dec. 3-9.


ETSU men race past Milligan in 94-46 home victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2012) – With circumstances limiting the ETSU men’s basketball team’s roster to primarily seven players, the Buccaneers responded by placing four players in double figures en route to a win over nearby Milligan College.


ETSU men back on the court Thursday night against Milligan

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 29, 2012) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will return to action Thursday night, hosting nearby Milligan College in non-conference action at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Wilson named A-Sun newcomer for second time

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2012) – For the second time in his young career, ETSU redshirt freshman forward Lester Wilson (Knoxville) has been named the Atlantic Sun Conference Newcomer of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday.


Fans encouraged to participate in basketball promos Thursday and Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics encourages fans to take part in multiple promotions at this week’s men’s and women’s basketball games.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Nov. 26-Dec. 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2012) – Below is a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Nov. 26-Dec. 2.


Offensive struggles sink Bucs in loss to UGA

ATHENS, Ga. (Nov. 23, 2012) – Suffering through a 12-minute scoring drought in the first half, the ETSU men’s basketball team looked on as Georgia went on a 15-0 run to build an 18-point halftime lead and go on to the victory.


Bucs hope to tame SEC's Bulldogs Friday in Athens

ATHENS, Ga. (Nov. 23, 2012) -- Coming off an emotional and uplifting win over Charleston Southern on Tuesday evening, the ETSU men's basketball team will hit the the road again and be back on the hardwood Friday to take on Southeastern Conference opponent Georgia.


ETSU rallies from 20 points down to win 59-57 at CSU

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Nov. 20, 2012) – Starting three freshmen, a sophomore and a junior, a shorthanded ETSU men’s basketball team overcame adversity off the court and rallied from a 20-point first-half deficit to win 59-57 over Charleston Southern.


ETSU basketball adds O’Field to 2013-14 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 20, 2012) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have added their second signee to the 2013-14 recruiting class.


Bucs travel to Charleston Southern Tuesday night

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Nov. 19, 2012) – Coming off a heartbreaking three-point setback to Tennessee Tech at home Saturday, the ETSU men’s basketball team embarks on a brief two-game road swing beginning Tuesday night at Charleston Southern. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. inside the Buccaneer Fieldhouse.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Nov. 19-Nov. 25

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2012) – Below are a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Nov. 19-Nov. 25.


Bucs rally late, but Tennessee Tech holds on, 65-62

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2012) – Trailing Tennessee Tech by 13 points late in the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team rallied to get within two with 14 seconds remaining, but a game-tying 3-point attempt by Buccaneers’ senior guard Sheldon Cooley (Tampa) missed the mark.


Bucs set to host Tennessee Tech in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2012) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will host Tennessee Tech on Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers open their regular season home schedule.


Bartow announces signing of Merriweather

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2012) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have made their first signing for the 2013-14 recruiting class.


Lester Wilson named A-Sun Newcomer of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2012) – Many ETSU basketball fans had been eagerly awaiting the debut of redshirt freshman Lester Wilson (Knoxville). Against Virginia Tech last Saturday, the 6-foot-4 forward did not disappoint.


ETSU fans encouraged to follow Bucs to UNC, JMU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2012) – As the ETSU men’s basketball team continues through the early part of its schedule, the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association and the ETSU Athletic Ticket Office are working together to offer fans several opportunities to come on the road to watch the Buccaneers play.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Nov. 12-Nov. 18

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2012) – Below are a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Nov. 12-Nov. 18.


Young Bucs begin season with 80-62 loss at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Nov. 10, 2012) – The youthful ETSU men’s basketball team knew the early portion of its 2012-13 schedule would be a learning process. The first lesson of the year came Saturday afternoon at Virginia Tech.


Bucs set to open season Saturday at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Nov. 10, 2012) – After waiting for over eight months, ETSU fans can enjoy the official return of the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball team Saturday, as the team travels to take on Atlantic Coast Conference foe Virginia Tech in the regular season opener for both teams.


Three ETSU teams earn NCAA Public Recognition Award

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 8, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball, women’s soccer and women’s cross country teams were bestowed with the 2011-12 NCAA Public Recognition Award by NCAA President Mark Emmert.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Nov. 5-Nov. 11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2012) – Below are a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Nov. 5-Nov. 11


Inexperienced Bucs overcome C-N rally to win, 71-63

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 3, 2012) – Leading by 18 points with just over 10 minutes left in the game, the ETSU men’s basketball team was forced to weather a furious rally by the Carson-Newman Eagles and held on for a 71-63 victory Saturday night in exhibition basketball action at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU athletics names locker room in honor of Woods

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 3, 2012) – In a ceremony early Saturday morning, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officially named the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball locker room in honor of legendary player Tommy Woods.


Bucs set for exhibition with Carson-Newman Saturday

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 2, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will make its first official debut in exhibition game action Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers take on Carson-Newman at 4 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


This Week in ETSU Athletics: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2012) – Below are a list of all the ETSU Athletic events taking place for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4.


A-Sun website takes look at ETSU men's and women's basketball

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 23, 2012) – From October 22-24, the Atlantic Sun Conference will host the 2012 Online Basketball Media Days. On Tuesday, ETSU played host to interviews with coaches and student-athletes.


ETSU Basketball Kicks off Season with Bluenanza Event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics kicked off its 2012-13 men’s and women’s basketball season by hosting the fifth annual Bluenanza Tipoff Celebration event on Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU hoops to host "Bluenanza" Oct. 18 in the Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2012) – For the fifth straight year, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and BASA are inviting Buccaneer fans to welcome the 2012-13 basketball season at the “Bluenanza” tipoff event presented by Johnson City Honda on Thursday, Oct. 18.


ETSU men open 2012-13 hoops practice Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2012) – Armed with a roster peppered with several new faces but also highlighted by plenty of talent and potential, the ETSU men’s basketball team will open the 2012-13 season with its first official preseason practice Friday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Vote Mitchell, Cooley and ETSU for A-Sun Preseason Awards

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2012) – The A-Sun released its fan voting polls for the preseason basketball awards, and ETSU women’s basketball Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was nominated for Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while men’s basketball Sheldon Cooley was selected Defensive Player of the Year.


Join BucWild, attend ETSU athletic events, and win free Mellow Mushroom pizza for a year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2012) – BucWild wants to remind ETSU students about one of its newest advantages to becoming a member and showing Buccaneer pride by allowing all students the opportunity to win free Mellow Mushroom pizza for a year and the chance to win an Apple IPad2.


ETSU, TextCaster team up to launch “Buc Updates”

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 27, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday the Bucs have teamed up with TextCaster to launch a new text messaging communications service to its fans called “Buc Updates” for the 2012-13 season.


ETSU basketball legends to play reunion game Oct. 20

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 26, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the ETSU Alumni Association, in conjunction with Bona Fide Event Management, LLC, will welcome several former Buccaneer basketball stars back to the Tri-Cities area on Saturday, Oct. 20 for the Little Caesars’ Buc Alumni Basketball Classic Game.


Basketball Season Ticket Renewal Deadline Quickly Approaching

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2012) – The East Tennessee State University athletic ticket office would like to remind basketball season ticket holders the deadline for renewing season tickets for the 2012-13 season is quickly approaching.


ETSU Athletics Partners with Stat Broadcast for 2012-13 Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday it has partnered with Stat Broadcast to run live stats for Buccaneer sporting events this upcoming 2012-13 season.


Bucs to face No. 17 Arizona in Diamond Head Classic

HONOLULU (July 26, 2012) – The first-round matchups of the 2012 Diamond Head Classic were released on Thursday and the ETSU Buccaneers will face No. 17 Arizona in the first round of the tournament on Saturday, Dec. 22. Game times will be announced at a later date, but all first-round games will be televised live on ESPNU.


Vote Bucky for Atlantic Sun’s Top Mascot

MACON, Ga. (July 19, 2012) – With the start of the 2012-13 athletic season right around the corner, the Atlantic Sun Conference is having a challenge to see which school has the top mascot.


Giplaye, Barrueta sign with Bucs as Bartow wraps up class

JOHNSON CITY (July 16, 2012) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Monday that the Buccaneers have completed their 2012-13 recruiting class.


ETSU men release 2012-13 basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY (July 7, 2012) – A visit from 2011 Final Four participant VCU, road games at major programs such as North Carolina, Ole Miss, Georgia and Virginia Tech, and a Christmas visit to the Hawaiian Islands highlight the 2012-13 ETSU men’s basketball schedule released Saturday by head coach Murry Bartow.


ETSU men’s hoops to play in Diamond Head Classic

JOHNSON CITY (May 15, 2012) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be part of the field for the 2012 Diamond Head Classic, marking the third time in the past nine years that the Buccaneers have made an appearance in a tournament hosted on Hawaii’s island of Oahu.