ETSU men’s hoops to take on Tennessee again in 2014-15

JOHNSON CITY (June 24, 2014) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Murry Bartow revealed Tuesday that the Buccaneers would renew their rivalry with the University of Tennessee during the 2014-15 campaign.


Bartow announces addition of Slay to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 19, 2014) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that assistant coach Jason Slay has been added to the Buccaneers’ staff.


Men’s hoops to host summer youth camp June 23-26

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2014) – The Murry Bartow Buccaneer Basketball Camp will be held June 23-26 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU Game Time Tour set for Johnson City stop this Thursday

We have passed the halfway point on our ETSU Game Time Tour presented by Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union and the support has been fantastic! Now, it's time for a stop in our hometown of Johnson City.


Bartow announces signing of Bradford to 2014-15 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2014) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have signed Humboldt High School guard Desonta Bradford (Humboldt, Tenn.) to a national letter of intent for the 2014-15 season.


ETSU “Game Time Tour” set to launch on April 10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that it will embark on an ambitious, 10-stop promotional tour in April and May which will visit cities throughout the region, as well as metropolitan areas like Atlanta and Chattanooga.


ETSU rallies, but Towson advances with 83-77 CIT win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2014) – ETSU junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a team-high 17 points and finished the season as the Atlantic Sun Conference scoring champion, but it was not enough to stop the Towson Tigers.


CIT Second Round ... Bucs brace for Towson Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2014) – Aiming to keep its postseason run alive, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host Colonial Athletic Association member Towson in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament Friday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


CIT Second Round ... ETSU to host Towson Friday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers men’s basketball team will play host to the Towson Tigers Friday night at 7 p.m. in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament.


ETSU defense stifles Chattanooga in 79-66 CIT victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2014) – Round one of a rivalry renewed goes to the ETSU men’s basketball team.


Rivalry renewed … ETSU vs. Chattanooga set for CIT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2014) – ETSU Athletics announced Thursday that the Buccaneers will host former SoCon rival Chattanooga in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament Tuesday, March 18 at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Rivalry renewed ... Sander shares memories of ETSU/UTC rivalry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2014)Dr. Richard Sander has had a unique perspective of the ETSU vs. Chattanooga men’s basketball rivalry – because he’s been on both sides of the fence.


Rivalry renewed ... A look back at the 2004 SoCon title game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2014) – As ETSU prepares to renew its long rivalry with Chattanooga, ETSUBucs.com takes a look back at one of the great victories for the Buccaneers in this storied rivalry – the 2004 Southern Conference Tournament championship game.


ETSU announces plans for CIT game, ticket information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that it will host a CollegeInsider.com Tournament game on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. The game’s opponent will be released at a later date.


FGCU survives challenge from ETSU in 69-64 tourney win

FORT MYERS, Fla. ( March 6, 2014) – Faced with playing on the road in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament semifinals against No. 1 seed Florida Gulf Coast, the ETSU men’s basketball team simply wanted a chance late in the game. They had that opportunity.


Bucs set to face FGCU in A-Sun semis Thursday night

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 6, 2014) – Inspired by Tuesday night’s dramatic, double overtime win over Lipscomb in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to make more history Thursday night against FGCU.


Hurricane Katrina unable to wash away Banks' dreams

Amid the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, a 10-year-old Isaac Banks found himself trapped in the second floor of his paternal grandmother’s home on the east side of New Orleans, helplessly bearing witness as the world he knew was swept away in the tide.


Bucs survives double-OT thriller, win 89-88 over Bisons

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. ( March 4, 2014) – Like the end of a great novel, the last chapter of the ETSU vs. Lipscomb story was simply unforgettable.


A-Sun Tourney action returns to the Dome, as Bucs host Bisons

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2014) – After fighting to the last day of the regular season to clinch an opportunity to host a quarterfinal game in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, the No. 4-seeded ETSU men’s basketball team will welcome No. 5 seed Lipscomb into the Dome Tuesday night.


Rembert, Riley and Merriweather earn All A-Sun honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. ( March 3, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team has enjoyed quite a turnaround from its 2012-13 season, and a trio of Buccaneers were honored Monday for their contributions to those successes by being named to various All Atlantic Sun Conference teams.


ETSU men’s hoops to host A-Sun Tournament game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. ( March 1, 2014) – Nothing was for certain until the final game of the regular season was played Saturday, but the ETSU men’s basketball team will host an A-Sun Conference Tournament game on Tuesday at 7 p.m.


Rivalry renewed ... Bucs set to welcome Mocs to the Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2014) – The day to renew ETSU’s most storied basketball rivalry has arrived.


USC Upstate inside game bests ETSU in 79-73 loss

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2014) – Taking two distinctly different approaches Friday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team’s outside shooting was unable to overcome USC Upstate’s inside game, as the Buccaneers dropped an all-important Atlantic Sun Conference matchup 79-73 at the G.B. Hodge Center.


ETSU athletics announces free hoops student tickets courtesy of MSHA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2014) – In the event that ETSU men’s basketball hosts an Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament quarterfinal game inside the MSHA Athletic Center on Tuesday evening, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that the university’s students will receive free admission.


ETSU men to face USC Upstate for third place in A-Sun

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2014) – With seeding in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament on the line, the ETSU men’s basketball team will travel to take on USC Upstate in the regular season finale for both teams tonight in G.B. Hodge Center.


Ticket information released for A-Sun Tourney game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Thursday regarding how fans can pre-order tickets for a potential Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game.


Emotional Bucs take dramatic win over UNF, 88-85

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2014) – Junior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) hit two free throws with 3.2 seconds on the clock, as the ETSU men escaped UNF Arena with a victory.


Bucs face critical road game Saturday at North Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2014) – With a chance to lock up a quarterfinal home game in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament next month, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take on conference foe North Florida Saturday at 7 p.m. inside the UNF Arena.


Wilson’s 31 points not enough in 91-86 loss to Jax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2014) – Sophomore forward Lester Wilson (Knoxville) scored a career-high 31 points, but it was not enough in a 91-86 loss to Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville Thursday evening inside Swisher Gym.


Bucs begin final road swing of the year; start Thursday at JU

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2014) – Bolstered by wins in five of its last six games, the ETSU men’s basketball team begins the final road swing of the season Thursday night in Florida, taking on Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville at 7:15 p.m. inside Swisher Gym.


ETSU rolls in Senior Day drubbing of Stetson, 93-66

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2014) – Building a substantial lead early in the game and then never relinquishing a double-digit advantage the rest of the way, the ETSU men’s basketball team cruised to a 93-66 win over Stetson Saturday on Senior Day inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs welcome Stetson to the Dome for Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2014) – With an impressive win over first-place FGCU on Thursday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will try to wrap up its regular season home schedule with another victory on Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers take on Stetson at 4 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU men bomb away in 89-81 win over FGCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2014) – Dunk City meet Trey City. The ETSU men’s basketball team hit nine 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 12 for the game, leading wire-to-wire in an 89-81 victory over Florida Gulf Coast Thursday night.


ETSU vs. FGCU game still set for Thursday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2014) -- The ETSU men's basketball game with FGCU set for Thursday night at 7 p.m. will be played as scheduled.


Bucs welcome first-place FGCU to the Dome Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2014) – Facing the final two-week stretch in its Atlantic Sun Conference regular season schedule, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host Florida Gulf Coast Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Tough starts result in ETSU loss to USC Upstate, 75-63

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2014) – When combining the start of both halves Monday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team was outscored a combined 29-4 by USC Upstate. It was simply too much to overcome.


Riley earns second A-Sun newcomer of the week honor

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 10, 2014) – The Atlantic Sun Conference announced Monday that ETSU junior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) has been named the league’s newcomer of the week. It is the second time this year he has earned that honor.


ETSU men begin final home stretch Monday vs. Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2014) – A resurgent ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming to maintain its recent momentum as the squad begins its final stretch of regular season home games Monday evening against Atlantic Sun Conference foe USC Upstate.


Riley helps Bucs outlast Lipscomb in scoring fest, 96-88

NASHVILLE (Feb. 8, 2014) – Dramatic, pulse-quickening games have defined the Atlantic Sun Conference series between ETSU and Lipscomb since 2005. And in what could be the last meeting between the two teams for some time, there was once again no lack of drama.


ETSU men playing for road sweep Saturday at Lipscomb

NASHVILLE (Feb. 8, 2014) – Looking to avenge a home loss in the final seconds earlier this year, the ETSU men’s basketball will face Atlantic Sun Conference foe Lipscomb Saturday afternoon inside Allen Arena at 5 p.m.


Full-court, pressure defense lifts Bucs over NKU, 64-50

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2014) – Just when the ETSU men’s basketball team looked like it was “pressing” on offense, it was the Buccaneers’ pressing defense that led to a victory.


Bucs looking for fourth win in five games Thursday at NKU

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2013) – As the ETSU men’s basketball team continues with Atlantic Sun Conference play Thursday night at Northern Kentucky, the Buccaneers hope to keep building on its recent success.


Strong second-half offense lifts Bucs past Kennesaw, 86-73

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team proved Sunday afternoon that it’s not how a team starts a game, but how it finishes that can make the difference in winning and losing.


ETSU men’s game with Upstate reset for Monday, Feb. 10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Atlantic Sun Conference announced Sunday that the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball home game against USC Upstate, which was originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m., has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.


Bucs to face Kennesaw State on Super Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2014) – Playing a Super Bowl Sunday matinee, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host Atlantic Sun Conference foe Kennesaw State at 2 p.m. Sunday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU has no answers for Mercer’s Thomas, fall 90-77

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2014) – If the ETSU men’s basketball team could have played Mercer Friday night without the Bears’ senior guard Bud Thomas on the floor, things would have been very different. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, Thomas’ presence was obvious.


Weather forces changes to ETSU hoops schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2014) – Due to the inclement weather that has disrupted travel across the southeast, the ETSU men’s basketball games scheduled for this week have been changed.


League-leading Mercer set to invade Dome Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2014) – Facing its toughest challenge of the Atlantic Sun Conference schedule so far, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host first-place Mercer Friday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Gadsden-Gilliard named A-Sun Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2014) – The Atlantic Sun Conference office announced Monday that senior forward Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard (Georgetown, S.C.) has been named the league’s player of the week.


KGG’s game-winning score lifts ETSU past Jax, 76-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2014) – Senior forward Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard scored with nine seconds left and a critical defensive stop as time expired gave the ETSU men’s basketball team a dramatic 76-75 win over Jacksonville.


Bucs back at home Saturday against Jacksonville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2014) – Having found its scoring punch against North Florida on Thursday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will aim to keep that momentum Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneers host Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville.


Free throws, second-half scoring power ETSU in 99-93 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2014) – Hitting 32 of 33 free throws and manufacturing a 16-2 run midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team rebounded from a tough Florida road swing with a win over North Florida.


ETSU men hope to right ship Thursday against UNF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2014) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will begin a five-game home stand Thursday night when it hosts Atlantic Sun Conference foe North Florida inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bucs’ offensive woes strike again in 90-62 loss to FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2014) – Amid an Atlantic Sun Conference road swing through the state of Florida, the ETSU men’s basketball team picked a terrible time to struggle offensively.


Bucs look to get back on track Saturday at FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2014) -- Needing a win to get back on track in Atlantic Sun Conference play, the ETSU men's basketball team will wrap up its current Florida swing with a matchup against Florida Gulf Coast Saturday evening.


Second-half struggles doom Bucs in 64-58 loss to Hatters

DELAND, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2014) – Stetson’s Edmunds Center has historically been a difficult place for the ETSU men’s basketball team to play. Thursday night was no different.


Bucs set to open Florida swing Thursday night at Stetson

DELAND, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2014) – Leaving behind the cold and snow of Northeast Tennessee, the ETSU men’s basketball team will head to sunny Florida for an important, two-game road swing in Atlantic Sun Conference play this weekend.


Second half offense key in ETSU’s 74-65 win over NKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2014) – ETSU junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a team high 19 points and three other teammates reached double figures, as the ETSU men’s basketball team downed Northern Kentucky 74-65 Saturday afternoon.


Bucs look to rebound Saturday against Northern Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2014) – After suffering a disappointing last-second loss to Lipscomb on Thursday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to the floor on Saturday in an effort to get back on the winning track against Atlantic Sun Conference foe Northern Kentucky.


ETSU rallies, but Lipscomb hits late shot to win, 82-80

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2014) – Rallying from nine points down with just over two minutes left to tie the game at 80, the ETSU men’s basketball team could not get one more critical defensive stop when it was needed the most.


Bucs set to begin critical stretch Thursday against Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will return home Thursday to take on Atlantic Sun Conference foe Lipscomb inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center at 7 p.m.


ETSU athletes wrap up impressive fall in the classroom

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2014) – As the spring semester approaches, ETSU student-athletes will look to build upon an impressive number of academic achievements during the 2013 fall semester.


Late rally falls short, as ETSU men fall 73-63 at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 6, 2014) – In a game highlighted by wild momentum swings and offensive runs, the ETSU men’s basketball team got to within two points late but was unable to complete a second half rally, dropping its first Atlantic Sun Conference game of the season to Mercer, 73-63.


Bucs set to take on preseason favorite Mercer Monday

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will face its most critical game of the year so far when the Buccaneers take on Atlantic Sun Conference preseason favorite Mercer Monday evening inside Hawkins Arena.


Bartow gets wins No. 300 as Bucs drop Kennesaw St., 71-55

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2014) – Junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) and freshman guard A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) each scored a game-high 19 points, as the ETSU men’s basketball team opened Atlantic Sun Conference play with a 71-55 victory over Kennesaw State.


Bucs begin A-Sun quest Saturday at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2014) – Having won seven of its last nine games, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin the hunt for an Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title Saturday at Kennesaw State.


Riley named A-Sun POTW after 19-point effort vs. Valpo

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 30, 2013) – Just a week after being named the Atlantic Sun Conference Newcomer of the Week, ETSU junior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) has been named the league’s Player of the Week.


Strong first half, clutch plays late lift Bucs past Valpo, 73-62

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team capitalized on Valparaiso’s 18 first-half turnovers, building a 21-point halftime lead and ultimately picking up a 73-62 win over the Crusaders.


Bucs set to end non-conference slate Sunday vs. Valparaiso

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2013) – With only one more non-conference game left before opening Atlantic Sun Conference play at the start of the new year, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming for its seventh win in nine games Sunday versus Valparaiso.


Bucs’ Riley named A-Sun Newcomer of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 23, 2013) – The Atlantic Sun Conference announced Monday that ETSU junior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) has been named the league’s newcomer of the week.


ETSU men close on 14-2 run to drop Austin Peay, 84-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2013) – Trailing 77-70 with five minutes left, the ETSU men’s basketball team put together a 14-0 offensive run and ultimately wrapped up a holiday gift for Buccaneers’ fans, an 84-79 win over Austin Peay.


Austin Peay next up for ETSU men's hoops Saturday in the Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2013) – With the week of Christmas Day approaching, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to get the festivities off to a merry start when the Buccaneers host in-state foe Austin Peay Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Rembert, Riley pace offense in 108-87 win over Tusculum

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2013) – Junior guards Jalen Riley (Racine, Wisc.) and Rashawn Rembert (Tampa) posted career highs as the ETSU men’s basketball team outpaced Tusculum.


Bucs back in Dome to welcome Tusculum Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be home for the holidays beginning on Monday evening, as the Buccaneers host Tusculum College inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip inside the Dome is set for 7 p.m.


Merriweather named A-Sun Newcomer of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2013) – The Atlantic Sun Conference office announced Monday morning that ETSU freshman A.J. Merriweather (Jackson, Tenn.) has been named the league’s newcomer of the week.


ETSU men outmatched in 87-57 loss to Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (Dec. 7, 2013) – Suffering through its worst offensive game of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to mount a challenge to Atlantic Coast Conference foe Georgia Tech, falling to the Yellow Jackets 87-57 Saturday afternoon inside McCamish Pavilion.


Road trip to ACC foe Georgia Tech next up for Bucs

ATLANTA – Having won four of its last five games, the ETSU men’s basketball team will have a major test Saturday afternoon, taking on Atlantic Coast Conference member Georgia Tech.


Trio powers Bucs to comeback win over Austin Peay, 80-74

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team got its first road win of the season, but it didn’t come easy.


ETSU Athletics announces #BacktheBucs Selfie Contest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Want to show your pride in ETSU athletics and have a chance to win a prize pack full of unique Buccaneer gifts? Then take out those smart phones and get creative.


ETSU men eye first road win Wednesday at Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2013) – In search of its first road victory of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will again take on a former Ohio Valley Conference rival as the Buccaneers face Austin Peay.


Bucs best former rival Marshall 88-78 inside Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2013) – A familiar foe from the past brought out the best in the ETSU men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon.


Bucs back in Freedom Hall Saturday to take on Marshall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2013) – Returning home after a disappointing trip to Tennessee Tech, the ETSU men’s basketball team hopes the success its enjoyed on the floor at the Freedom Hall Civic Center will continue on Saturday, as the Buccaneers take on former rival Marshall at 4 p.m.


ETSU outmatched inside as Tennessee Tech wins 98-83

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2013) – Dominated physically inside the paint and under the basket, the ETSU men’s basketball team had no answers for Tennessee Tech in a 98-83 loss.


ETSU game with Tenn. Tech postponed until Wednesday at 3 pm

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2013) -- Tonight's game between Tennessee Tech and ETSU has been postponed until Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m.


Bucs enjoy best effort of the year in win over SFA, 66-58

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2013) – Putting together its best all-around effort so far this season, the ETSU men’s basketball team remained perfect inside Freedom Hall Civic Center with a 66-58 victory over Stephen F. Austin Saturday afternoon.


Bucs set to face Lumberjacks of SFA at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will try to keep its good fortune going inside the Freedom Hall Civic Center when the Buccaneers host Stephen F. Austin Saturday afternoon in the second of three games scheduled for the First Bank and Trust Roundball Showcase.


Bartow announces signing of Overstreet to 2014-15 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Friday that the Buccaneers have signed Hargrave Military Academy post player Karl Overstreet (Lynchburg, Va.) to a national letter of intent for the 2014-15 signing class.


Second half rally gives ETSU win over Samford, 89-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2013) – A change of scenery turned out to be just what was needed for the ETSU men’s basketball team.


Bucs head to Freedom Hall to take on Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will begin a special stretch of games tonight, as the Buccaneers play their first of three contests inside Freedom Hall Civic Center as part of the First Bank and Trust Roundball Showcase.


Game prep goes beyond weight room, film room for men’s hoops

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2013) – For ETSU men’s basketball’s strength and conditioning coach Ben Gleason, preparing the Buccaneers for success on the court requires more than simple weight training and cardiovascular workouts.


Bucs lead in second half, but Winthrop pulls away, 76-66

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2013) – ETSU head coach Murry Bartow says consistency is the key to his team’s performance this season. Unfortunately for Bartow, his Buccaneers were once again unable to deliver a consistent effort Tuesday night against Winthrop.


Information released regarding First Bank and Trust Company Roundball Showcase at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Tuesday regarding its upcoming men’s and women’s basketball events which will be played in the Freedom Hall Civic Center.


ETSU set to host Winthrop Tuesday night inside Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will make history on Tuesday night, as the Buccaneers face traditionally-strong mid-major program Winthrop for the first time ever.


Bucs battle, but offensive struggles doom effort at WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2013) – Playing on the road against one of the most successful mid-major programs in the history of college basketball, the ETSU men’s basketball team fought mightily but offensive struggles doomed the Bucs in a loss to Western Kentucky.


ETSU men back in action Saturday at Western Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, KY. (Nov. 16, 2013) – With hopes of breaking through with its first victory of the 2013-14 season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will travel to take on former Ohio Valley Conference rival and current Sun Belt Conference foe Western Kentucky Saturday night.


Morehead State dominates the paint in 71-63 win over ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2013) – Despite a 17-0 offensive run in the first half and leading midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to hold off Morehead State as the Eagles crashed the Buccaneers’ home opener with 71-63 victory Tuesday evening.


Bucs to open home schedule Tuesday night vs. Morehead State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2013) – Coming off an encouraging debut at Charlotte on Friday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will open the home portion of its 2013-14 schedule Tuesday night as the Buccaneers host Morehead State inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


KGG’s career high not enough in 80-75 loss to Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2013) – Senior forward Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard (Georgetown, S.C.) scored a career-high 31 points, but senior post Lukas Poderis (Port Richey, Fla.) missed a potential game-tying free throw with seven seconds left in regulation, as Charlotte held off ETSU, 80-75.


ETSU men set for opener at Charlotte; pregame rally planned

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2013) – After months of preparation and preseason workouts, the ETSU men’s basketball team will launch its 2013-14 season Friday evening, heading on the road to take on Conference USA foe Charlotte.


ETSU athletics announces new Nike apparel deal

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has reached a new agreement with Nike to become the official apparel provider for Buccaneer athletics.


Second half offensive storm lifts ETSU past Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team used a 30-6 offensive run at the start of the second half to drop Mars Hill 119-83 on Homecoming Saturday in front of 3,208 fans at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU men's hoops set for Homecoming game versus Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will highlight Saturday's Homecoming festivities as the Buccaneers play their final exhibition game.


Rembert, Merriweather shine in win over Milligan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2013) – Junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a game-high 33 points and freshman A.J. Merriweather (Jackson, Tenn.) finished with a spectacular stat line as the ETSU men’s basketball team raced away from neighboring Milligan.


Bucs begin 2013-14 with a bang at Bluenanza 2.0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2013) – Approximately 1,500 fans were on hand Monday evening for fun, festivities and fireworks to help usher in the 2013-14 ETSU basketball season at Bluenanza 2.0 presented by Johnson City Honda on the quad in front of Brooks Gym.


ETSU men set to open season Tuesday with Milligan exhibition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2013) -- Fans of ETSU men's basketball will get their first look at the 2013-14 version of the Buccaneers Tuesday night, as the team takes on Milligan College in an exhibition matchup at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Welcome the basketball season with revamped Bluenanza 2.0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will officially welcome the 2013-14 basketball season with a newly revamped and re-energized Bluenanza event on Oct. 28 beginning at 7 p.m. on the new quad area located in front of Brooks Gym.


Enter the “Shoot from Brooks” Challenge to Win FREE Tuition

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Sellout crowd enjoys ETSU’s inaugural Holding Court event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2013) – A capacity crowd of over 200 people packed the Carnegie Hotel’s Grand Soldiers Ballroom Tuesday night to take part in the inaugural “Holding Court” preseason basketball event featuring ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas.


ETSU announces sellout crowd for Holding Court event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday afternoon that the “Holding Court” preseason basketball event scheduled for Oct. 8, inside the Carnegie Hotel is sold out.


ETSU men’s hoops officially opens preseason practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2013) – With recent changes to the NCAA regulations regarding preseason basketball practice, the ETSU men’s basketball team opened official workouts Friday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Calipari, Few, Alford to participate in “Holding Court” event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has confirmed a star-studded trio of current college head coaches that will be joining ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas during the program’s “Holding Court” event.


ETSU men release 2013-14 basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2013) – A record number of home games, road contests at Georgia Tech, Charlotte and Western Kentucky, and plans to play a portion of the season’s games at Johnson City’s Freedom Hall Civic Center highlight the 2013-14 ETSU men’s basketball schedule released Tuesday by head coach Murry Bartow.


Freedom Hall set to host select ETSU hoops games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2013) – In another sign of renewed commitment to engagement and community partnership, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the City of Johnson City jointly announced Tuesday that an agreement has been finalized for the Buccaneers to play a limited number of basketball games inside Freedom Hall Civic Center this season.


Bucs’ Giplaye out indefinitely following cardiac surgery

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 28, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Wednesday that junior forward Ron Giplaye (Lowell, Mass.) is out indefinitely following open heart surgery to correct a congenital cardiac abnormality.


Bilas to highlight ETSU’s “Holding Court” event on Oct. 8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 19, 2013) – Join ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow, and a group of the best minds in the game as the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics hosts an evening of X’s and O’s, game philosophy, and great stories Oct. 8 at the Carnegie Hotel.


Bartow announces signing of NOLA prep star Isaac Banks

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 15, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have signed high school standout Isaac Banks (New Orleans, La.) to join the team’s 2013-14 recruiting class.


Bartow announces signing of JuCo forward Leonard Smith

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 14, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have signed junior college forward Leonard Smith (Hickman, Ky.) to join the team’s 2013-14 recruiting class.


State of the SoCon: A message from Commissioner Iamarino

Greetings from the Southern Conference! In appreciation of those who support and follow our institutions, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you on our future.


Bartow adds assistants Bolen, Carr to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 14, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Friday the addition of assistant coaches Bob Bolen and Thomas Carr to his 2013-14 staff.


Bartow announces signing of JuCo forward Darius Forrest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 13, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have signed junior college forward Darius Forrest (Jackson, Miss.) to join the team’s 2013-14 recruiting class.


ETSU athletics makes two major announcements

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 11, 2013) – During a press conference Tuesday inside the D.P. Culp University Center, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics was officially welcomed back into the Southern Conference. In addition, it was announced that ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander has signed a one-year extension with the program.


ETSU among three invited to join Southern Conference in 2014

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (May 30, 2013) – East Tennessee State University, Mercer University and the Virginia Military Institute have been extended invitations to join the Southern Conference beginning July 1, 2014, SoCon Commissioner John Iamarino announced from the league’s spring meetings Thursday.