ETSU, MSHA partner for leadership conference June 29-30

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in partnership with Mountain States Health Alliance will present a unique leadership conference, “Winning Ways,” on June 29-30, featuring some of today’s most respected and well-known leaders from the world of sports.


Forbes announces addition of transfer Mosquera-Perea

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 9, 2015) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have added transfer Hanner Mosquera-Perea (Istmina, Colombia) to the team’s 2015-16 recruiting class.


ETSU releases information on summer camps

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information on its summer camps.


Forbes announces signing of Shemar Johnson to NLI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 22, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his staff announced on Friday that Shemar Johnson (Columbus, Miss.) has signed his national letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers in 2015-16.


Forbes releases summer camp schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes released Friday dates and information regarding two summer camps for area youngsters.


ETSU men’s basketball receives NLI from Nigel Holley

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from junior college transfer Nigel Holley (Wilmington, N.C.).


Forbes adds Collins to ETSU assistant coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday another addition to his assistant coaching staff, adding former Columbia State head coach Brian Collins to the Buccaneers’ bench.


Forbes announces signing of T.J. Cromer to NLI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2015) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday that Columbia State Community College guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) has signed a national letter of intent to join the Buccaneers for the 2015-16 season.


Forbes announces additions of Shay, Savage to staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2015) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes is reuniting some familiar faces as he starts building his new Buccaneers’ coaching staff.


Bucs set to launch “Game Time Tour” on April 16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that it will embark on the second annual Game Time Tour beginning April 16 in Sevierville at Holston’s Restaurant. The nine-stop promotional will span the months of April and May, as ETSU coaches and staff visit cities across the region.


Steve Forbes named to lead ETSU men’s basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2015) – ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander announced Monday that Steve Forbes has been named head coach of the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball program.


ETSU announces Bartow will not return for 2015-16 season

JOHNSON CITY (March 13, 2015) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that men's basketball head coach Murry Bartow will not be returning to the Buccaneers' sideline for the 2015-16 season.


Sinclair’s 30 lifts Western Carolina past ETSU in OT, 67-61

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2015) – Entering Saturday’s quarterfinal matchup with Western Carolina at the Southern Conference Tournament, the ETSU men’s basketball team had enjoyed 17 straight wins over the Catamounts. Unfortunately the Buccaneers could not make it 18.


Bucs open SoCon Tourney Saturday with Western Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2015) – Returning to the site of perhaps the greatest moments in the program’s history, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin play in the Southern Conference Tournament on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. inside the U.S. Cellular Center.


ETSU’s Riley named first team All-SoCon by coaches, media

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 3, 2015) – Following a season in which he led the Southern Conference in scoring, ETSU senior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) has been named to the All-SoCon first team by both the league’s coaches and media.


Bucs fall in final seconds at Mercer on Senior Day, 69-64

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2015) – For the second game in a row, the ETSU men’s basketball team had to watch an opposing player hit a game-winning shot in the fleeting moments of regulation.


ETSU men set for regular season finale at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will wrap up its regular season schedule on the road Saturday afternoon, taking on Southern Conference rival Mercer at 4 p.m. inside the University Center.


Last-second shot costs ETSU in 74-73 loss to The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2015) – The Citadel’s Ashton Moore hit a jumper with three seconds left in regulation to give the Bulldogs’ a 74-73 win over the ETSU men’s basketball team Thursday night inside McAlister Field House.


Bucs begin final road swing Thursday at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will leave behind the snowy mountains of East Tennessee and head south for a two-game Southern Conference road swing this weekend that will wrap up the team’s 2014-15 regular season schedule.


Poor second half offense sinks Bucs in 67-59 loss to UTC

CHATTANOOGA (Feb. 21, 2015) – Shooting just over 13 percent for the first 16 minutes of the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team relinquished an eight-point halftime lead and ultimately fell to Chattanooga 67-59 Saturday night in McKenzie Arena.


Bucs set for rematch with Chattanooga on ASN TV

CHATTANOOGA (Feb. 21, 2015) – Currently on a three-game win streak and hoping to continue to build momentum in the final weeks of the Southern Conference regular season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take to the road to face arch rival Chattanooga on Saturday night at 8 p.m. inside McKenzie Arena.


Riley, Rembert power Senior Night win over TTU, 87-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2015) – Senior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) scored a game-high 31 points and fellow senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) netted 17 as the ETSU men’s basketball team enjoyed a Senior Night win over Tennessee Tech.


Bucs set for Senior Night game Monday vs. Tennessee Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2015) – With intentions of winning its third straight game, the ETSU men’s basketball team will also honor its five graduating seniors on Monday night, as the Buccaneers wrap up the home portion of their 2014-15 schedule in a non-conference showdown with longtime in-state rival Tennessee Tech.


Bradford comes through in clutch; Bucs drop Furman, 66-59

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2015) – Playing without the services of several key contributors, freshman Desonta Bradford (Humboldt) took the opportunity to give ETSU fans a glimpse of the future.


Bucs return home to welcome Furman Saturday at 4 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2015) – Fresh off a road win in Southern Conference play, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to Freedom Hall for its final two home games of the 2014-15 regular season beginning with Saturday’s matchup with longtime rival Furman.


ETSU relentless in comeback victory over UNCG, 65-62

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2015) – It may not have been pretty at times, but somehow, someway the ETSU men’s basketball team got it done in a 65-62 win over UNC Greensboro Thursday night.


Bucs back in action on the road Thursday at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2015) – After having won several close games earlier in the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team has had a change of fortune in recent weeks. The Buccaneers hope that trend will again turn to a winning formula when the team travels to take on UNC Greensboro Thursday.


Johnson’s late 3-pointer lifts Samford past ETSU, 71-68

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2015) – Despite leading by as many as 12 in the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team watched Samford cap a late-game comeback when Marcus Johnson’s 3-pointer with three seconds left lifted Samford to a win at Freedom Hall.


Samford next up for ETSU men Saturday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will wrap up a three-game home stand on Saturday when the Buccaneers welcome Southern Conference foe Samford into Freedom Hall for a 4 p.m. tip.


ETSU rally falls short in 74-64 loss to SoCon leader Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2015) – Using a lop-sided advantage at the foul line and holding off a late rally by the ETSU men’s basketball team, the Wofford Terriers continued to roll in Southern Conference play with a 74-64 win over the Buccaneers Thursday night at Freedom Hall.


Bucs host SoCon-leading Wofford Thursday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2015) – Following a dramatic victory in its last game, the ETSU men’s basketball team hopes to ride that wave of momentum into a matchup with league-leading Wofford Thursday night, as the Buccaneers welcome the Terriers into Freedom Hall for a 7 p.m. showdown.


Riley’s heroics spark dramatic 61-59 win over N.C. Central

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2015) – Senior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) scored the final 12 points, as ETSU closed on a 15-1 offensive run to cap a dramatic 61-59 comeback win Saturday over North Carolina Central.


Bucs return home to host N.C. Central Saturday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will begin a stretch that includes five home contests over the next six matchups, as the Buccaneers look to right the ship when they host North Carolina Central in non-conference play Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall at 7 p.m.


ETSU men falter late, give up 59-55 loss at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 29, 2015) – Relinquishing a slim lead in the final two minutes, the ETSU men’s basketball team looked on as Southern Conference foe Furman completed an upset victory over the Buccaneers 59-55 Thursday night inside Timmons Arena.


Men's hoops back in action Thursday night at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 29, 2015) – For the second straight game, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be on the road in Southern Conference play, visiting Furman on Thursday night inside Timmons Arena. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


ETSU rally falls short in heated 72-64 loss to Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 24, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team overcame a large second half deficit, but the rally fell short as Wofford held off the Buccaneers 72-64 in Southern Conference play Saturday evening inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Bucs set for major SoCon showdown with Wofford Saturday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 24, 2015) – Facing its toughest Southern Conference matchup so far this year, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take to the road Saturday to face preseason league favorite Wofford inside Benjamin Johnson Arena. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Wilson reaches 1,000; Bucs drop The Citadel, 70-59

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2015) – Junior forward Lester Wilson (Knoxville) eclipsed 1,000 points for his career, as the ETSU men’s basketball team dropped The Citadel 70-59 Thursday night at Freedom Hall.


Bucs welcome The Citadel to Freedom Hall Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming to stay in contention for a regular season championship when the Buccaneers return to Southern Conference play by hosting The Citadel Thursday night inside Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Hoops tickets available for trip to Wofford this Saturday

The ETSU Athletics Ticket Office has secured a limited number of tickets for the ETSU Men’s Basketball game AT Wofford on Saturday, January 24th. The reserved tickets are located directly behind the ETSU bench in Section W2 and are available for $12.00.


Rembert’s 21 powers Bucs past Tusculum, 90-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2015) – Senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a game-high 22 points and two other ETSU players posted double-double efforts, as the Buccaneers dropped non-conference opponent Tusculum College.


Tusculum next up for ETSU men Monday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2015) – Taking a break from Southern Conference play, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host nearby opponent Tusculum College Monday evening at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Turnovers derail ETSU men in 85-79 loss to VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 17, 2015) – A season high 25 turnovers and poor offensive execution doomed the ETSU men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon inside Cameron Hall, as the Buccaneers fell to Southern Conference foe VMI 85-79.


Buccaneer student-athletes join "It's On Us" campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2015) - Launched by the White House in September, the "It's On Us" campaign is an initiative aimed at ending sexual assaults on college campuses. Join the Buccaneers in taking the pledge by visiting itsonus.org.


Bucs back on the road Saturday to face SoCon foe VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 17, 2015) – Entering the middle portion of its 2014-15 Southern Conference schedule, the ETSU men’s basketball team will aim to stay perfect on the road in league play when the Buccaneers travel to take on the VMI Keydets Saturday afternoon inside Cameron Hall. Tip is set for 1 p.m.


Riley, Rembert fuel Bucs past Western Carolina, 83-76

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2015) – The streak is still alive for the Buccaneers.


ETSU men back in action Thursday at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2015) – The Southern Conference slate continues on Thursday night for the ETSU men’s basketball team, as the Buccaneers head on the road to face Western Carolina at 7 p.m. inside the Ramsey Center.


Bucs lose OT heartbreaker to Chattanooga, 74-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2015) – Chattanooga’s Casey Jones had made only one 3-point shot in the last two seasons. Unfortunately for the ETSU men’s basketball team, his second came at a terrible time.


Rivalry renewed: Bucs, Mocs meet in SoCon play Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2015) – This game has been a decade in the making. For the first time since the 2004-05 season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will face rival Chattanooga once again as members of the Southern Conference when the Mocs invade Freedom Hall Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.


ETSU holds on for 71-70 win over SoCon foe Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2015) – Leading by 13 points with seven minutes left in regulation, the ETSU men’s basketball team held on as a frantic Mercer rally ended when a last-second shot by the Bears’ Darious Moten missed the mark, giving the Buccaneers a 71-70 win.


Bucs start critical stretch Thursday, host Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team faces its most critical two-game stretch of the season beginning on Thursday night, as the Buccaneers welcome the Mercer Bears into Freedom Hall for a Southern Conference showdown at 7 p.m.


Bucs survive on the road with 76-74 win over Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 5, 2015) – In a game that saw 14 lead changes and 11 ties, the ETSU men’s basketball team made a critical defensive stop at the buzzer and survived a road trip to Samford with a 76-74 win over the Bulldogs in Southern Conference play Monday evening inside the Pete Hanna Center.


Bucs back on the road to meet SoCon foe Samford Monday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 5, 2015) – Continuing on it first trek through Southern Conference play since rejoining the league for the 2014-15 season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will make their first trip to take on Samford as a SoCon opponent Monday night inside the Hanna Center. Tip is set for 8 p.m. (EST).


Riley’s career high 32 powers Bucs past VMI, 98-88

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 2, 2015) – In a matchup featuring the nation’s top two teams in 3-pointers made per game, it was ultimately transition scores, dunks and layups that made the difference for the ETSU men’s basketball team Friday night inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs back to SoCon play, host high-octane VMI Friday

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 2, 2015) – With its focus now moving from non-conference play to winning a Southern Conference regular season title, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin its longest stretch of league games on Friday, as the Buccaneers host the VMI Keydets.


Bucs relinquish second-half lead, fall to Tennessee 71-61

KNOXVILLE (Dec. 31, 2014) – Leading by four points midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team suffered through an eight-minute scoring drought, allowing SEC opponent Tennessee to regain the lead and escape with a win.


New Year's Eve trip to Tennessee next up for Bucs

KNOXVILLE (Dec. 31, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to close out the 2014 calendar year with a win over in-state foe Tennessee, as the Buccaneers take on the SEC’s Volunteers Wednesday afternoon inside Thompson-Boling Arena.


Happy Holidays from ETSU Athletics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics wishes its Buccaneer fans across the world Happy Holidays!


Second half turnovers doom ETSU in 84-60 loss to VCU

RICHMOND, Va. (Dec. 22, 2014) – Trailing by just six points early in the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team ultimately fell victim to VCU’s heralded defensive pressure in the final 20 minutes of regulation, as the Rams raced away to an 84-60 non-conference victory.


Bucs travel to face challenge at VCU Monday night

RICHMOND, Va. (Dec. 22, 2014) – Off to its best start in a decade, the ETSU men’s basketball team will face its toughest challenge of the season so far when the Buccaneers visit VCU Monday night to take on the Rams inside the Siegel Center.


Rembert’s 30 powers ETSU, as Bucs hold on to drop EKU, 63-60

RICHMOND, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2014) – Senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a game-high 30 points and the ETSU men’s basketball team tied the school record for 3-pointers in a single game, but the Buccaneers still had to hold off a frenetic rally to drop Eastern Kentucky.


Bucs begin non-conference stretch Tuesday at EKU

RICHMOND, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2014) – After a pair of Southern Conference games, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to non-conference play on Tuesday night, as the Buccaneers travel to face former Ohio Valley Conference rival Eastern Kentucky.


Rembert tops 1,000 points, but Bucs fall to UNCG, 80-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2014) – ETSU senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) eclipsed 1,000 points for his career, but the UNC Greensboro Spartans ruined the celebration by dropping the Buccaneers 80-79 Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference men’s basketball action at Freedom Hall.


ETSU men return to action at home Saturday vs. UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2014) – Following a 10-day break to complete final exams, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be back in action Saturday, hosting UNC Greensboro in Southern Conference action at Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 4 p.m.


Riley’s career night, Bucs record shooting lift ETSU to 96-89 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2014) – On a night when the goal was to fill Freedom Hall, ETSU and Western Carolina filled the baskets with a record shooting performance.


Bucs host Catamounts Wednesday night in return to SoCon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2014) – Off to its best start in over a decade, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming for its fifth straight win as the Buccaneers open Southern Conference play when they host Western Carolina on Wednesday night inside Freedom Hall.


Wilson, Riley help resilient Bucs to 63-59 win over Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2014) – Despite losing its starting point guard to an injury early in the game, having its back-up point guard in foul trouble throughout the second half, and shooting just 35.7 percent from the field for the game, the ETSU men’s basketball team still found a way to drop Morehead State 63-59 Monday night inside Johnson Arena.


Bucs aim to #FillFreedom on Wednesday in return to SoCon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2014) – The wait is finally over for fans of ETSU men’s basketball, as the Buccaneers will make their return to Southern Conference play on Wednesday night when they host Western Carolina inside Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 8 p.m.


Bucs back on the court Monday at Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2014) – After enjoying a week-long break for the Thanksgiving holidays, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to extend its current three-game winning streak as the Buccaneers travel to face non-conference foe Morehead State Monday evening inside Johnson Arena.


Riley’s clutch shots help Bucs battle to win over Winthrop

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Nov. 24, 2014) – In a matchup of teams that are expected to battle for conference titles in their respective conferences, the ETSU men’s basketball team made multiple defensive stops down the stretch and senior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) scored seven decisive points in the final minute to give the Buccaneers a 69-64 road win.


Bucs set sail to face Winthrop Monday at 7 p.m.

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Nov. 24, 2014) – After having met Winthrop for the first time a year ago, the ETSU men’s basketball will make the return trip on Monday night, facing the traditionally-strong mid-major program on its home court at the Winthrop Coliseum. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Rembert, Bucs outside shooting power 98-87 win over UNCA

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 22, 2014) – Tying a school record with 15 made 3-pointers as a team and powered by a game-high 31 points from senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.), the ETSU men’s basketball won an offensive showcase 98-87 over non-conference opponent UNC Asheville Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs face UNC Asheville team with size advantage Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2014) – After scoring 111 points and enjoying a comfortable win over UVa.-Wise earlier this week, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to make it two in a row when the Buccaneers host UNC Asheville Saturday inside Freedom Hall.


ETSU men’s basketball to host Tennessee in 2016-17

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 20, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball team will host the University of Tennessee during the 2016-17 season.


Offensive outburst powers Bucs past UVa.-Wise, 111-66

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team posted its best offensive first half in nearly four years, scoring 61 points on its way to a 40-point halftime advantage and ultimately coasted to a 111-66 win over non-conference opponent UVa.-Wise in the Buccaneers’ home opener Tuesday night at Freedom Hall.


Bartow announces signing of S.C. guard Tyler Hooker

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2014) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Monday that the Buccaneers have signed point guard Tyler Hooker (Simpsonville, S.C.) to a national letter of intent for the 2015-16 season.


ETSU looks to open home slate with win over UVa.-Wise

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2014) – After opening the 2014-15 season on the road at Valparaiso this past weekend, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return home to host non-conference opponent UVa.-Wise in the team’s home opener Tuesday night at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. Game time is set for 7 p.m.


Bucs rally late, but Valpo pulls away for 90-76 win

VALPARAISO, Ind. (Nov. 14, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team made it interesting, but timely long-range shots by Valparaiso in the closing minutes were the difference as the Crusaders took a 90-76 non-conference win over the Buccaneers in the regular season opener for both schools Friday night inside the Athletics-Recreation Center.


Bucs set to open season Friday at Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Ind. (Nov. 14, 2014) – With the usual anticipation that accompanies the start of a new season, the ETSU men’s basketball will open its 2014-15 campaign Friday night with a non-conference road matchup with Horizon League member Valparaiso.


Bucs basketball holds Media Day on Tuesday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2014) – ETSU men’s and women’s basketball players and coaches met with members of the local media on Tuesday afternoon at Buccaneer Basketball Media Day at Johnson City’s East Coast Wings & Grill location.


ETSU launches #YellWith campaign to promote ticket sales

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has launched a comprehensive new advertising campaign to aggressively sell tickets throughout the program.


Wilson, Riley lead Bucs past Milligan 94-77 in exhibition

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 3, 2014) – It took 15 minutes of game play for the ETSU men’s basketball team to knock off the rust of the offseason. However, once the Buccaneers did get their feel back, the final 25 minutes of Monday’s exhibition game against NAIA member Milligan College went about as expected.


ETSU men host Milligan for exhibition game Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2014) – Each season begins with questions that must ultimately be answered and the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin that process Monday night as the team hosts nearby Milligan College for an exhibition game at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Bucs host Blue/Gold scrimmage at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2014) – After months of anticipation, ETSU fans were officially welcomed to Freedom Hall Thursday night as the Buccaneer men’s basketball team hosted a special Blue/Gold scrimmage game inside their new home.


Firestone delights crowd during Holding Court event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2014) – Sharing emotional and inspirational stories taken from his years of covering athletics as one of the most recognized sports broadcasters of a generation, former ESPN personality Roy Firestone delighted a crowd of over 200 during the second annual Holding Court event.


Bucs kickoff Homecoming week with Bluenanza

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2014) – Approximately 1,000 fans were on hand Monday evening for fun, festivities and fireworks to help usher in the 2014-15 ETSU basketball seasons and kickoff Homecoming week at the Bluenanza “Tipoff to Basketball” event on the quad in front of Brooks Gym.


Tailgating, athletic events highlight Homecoming week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2014) – From tailgating to celebrity performances to traditional athletic events, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will be providing a wide variety of activities for students, faculty, staff and supporters of Buccaneer athletics throughout this special Homecoming week.


ETSU men to host special Blue-Gold event Oct. 30

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2014) – While the schedule may say “Blue-Gold Scrimmage,” fans of ETSU men’s basketball can expect much more than a normal intra-squad game when the Buccaneers tipoff at 7 p.m. next Thursday night, Oct. 30 inside Freedom Hall.


Tickets to Holding Court with Roy Firestone still available

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2014) – With less than a week before the event, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that tickets are still available for Holding Court with Roy Firestone, which benefits both the men’s and women’s basketball programs.


Buccaneer Sports Network announces 2014-15 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2014) – The Buccaneer Sports Network is ready once again for another exciting year of broadcasting ETSU athletics in 2014-15, announced Thursday its scheduled broadcasts for the upcoming season.


Athletics releases plans for “Buccaroo” ticket program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Wednesday regarding a new ticket campaign aimed at inspiring local children through the opportunity to attend Buccaneer athletic events.


ETSU athletics sets plans for Bluenanza on Oct. 27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it will once again officially welcome the upcoming basketball season with another Bluenanza event on Monday, Oct. 27.


Individual game, family ticket plans set for ETSU basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that individual game and family plan ticket packages are now on sale for the 2014-15 men’s basketball season.


Bucs picked third, Rembert named to SoCon preseason team

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 15, 2014) – As the ETSU men’s basketball team continues to prepare for the start of the 2014-15 season and a return to the Southern Conference, the Buccaneers have been picked as a contender for the SoCon title and senior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) has been named as a preseason first-team selection.


Celebrity Roy Firestone to headline ETSU’s Holding Court 2.0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and critically acclaimed performer Roy Firestone will headline Holding Court 2.0 on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29 inside the Brown Hall Auditorium.


ETSU men officially open preseason practice Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2014) – With both an early morning and afternoon practice scheduled, the ETSU men’s basketball team officially began preseason workouts inside the Gordon Ball Court practice facility Saturday at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Men’s Basketball trains with ETSU's ROTC program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team went through team-bonding drills this week as the Bucs joined forces to compete in the Eddie Reed Ranger challenge with the ETSU ROTC program.


ETSU men release 2014-15 basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2014) – A lineup of opponents that includes longtime Southern Conference rivals, road games at Tennessee and VCU, and plans to play the entire home portion of the schedule at Freedom Hall Civic Center highlight the 2014-15 ETSU men’s basketball schedule.


Bartow adds Bates, Williams and Jurkin to Bucs’ roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have added transfers Alex Bates (Greenbelt, Md.), Tommy Williams (Augusta, Ga.) and Peter Jurkin (Juba, South Sudan) to the team’s 2014-15 roster.


Bartow names veteran McCammon to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Tuesday that he has filled the remaining vacant position on his assistant coaching staff, naming his former UAB teammate and longtime international coach Bill McCammon to the post.


ETSU athletics launches 2014-15 men’s basketball season ticket renewal campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that it has launched its 2014-15 men’s basketball season ticket renewal campaign.


ETSU athletics officially returns to Southern Conference

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 1, 2014) – The Buccaneers are back home. After spending the past nine seasons as members of the Atlantic Sun Conference, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officially rejoined the Southern Conference at the stroke of midnight on Monday evening.