ETSU Athletics announces plans for Title IX festivities

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 23, 2022) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Today, June 23, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX being passed by Congress and signed into law by President Richard Nixon.


ETSU Athletics Enjoys Another Outstanding Academic Campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 14, 2022) -- The ETSU student-athletes enjoyed another outstanding academic year in 2021-22.


ETSU Wins 2021-22 SoCon Commissioner’s Cup

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (June 1, 2022) -- The Southern Conference Commissioner’s Cup is coming back to Johnson City!


ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame Call for Nominations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2022) -- The ETSU Athletics Department is currently accepting nominations for induction into the 2022 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


ETSU Athletics Launches Day of Giving Online Store to Support Student-Athletes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2022) -- In conjunction with its Day of Giving fundraising event, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics launched an online store to help support Buccaneer student-athletes.


Coach Lilly Announces Buccaneers Soccer Camps

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2022) – The ETSU men’s soccer program announced its David Lilly Buccaneers Soccer Camps information on Tuesday afternoon.


ETSU places 46 student-athletes on SoCon Fall All-Academic Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2022) -- A total of 46 ETSU student-athletes earned spots on the 2021 Southern Conference Fall Academic Team, as the league office announced the awards on Thursday.


SoCon announces 100th Anniversary Teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C (Dec. 31, 2021) -- As the Southern Conference wraps up its celebration of its first 100 years of history as 2021 comes to a close, the league has named its 100th anniversary teams. The Bucs totaled 82 selections on the conference list, which was announced on Thursday.


Lilly names Kyle Findlay assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2021) -- Two weeks after being named head coach of the ETSU men’s soccer program, David Lilly added a piece to his coaching staff. Lilly named Kyle Findlay as his assistant coach on Wednesday.


Dr. Natalie Smith, Jeff Shell named to All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 21, 2021) -- The Southern Conference named its All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team on Monday, with two representatives each from all 10 member schools being recognized by the league. ETSU’s two representatives to earn the honor were Dr. Natalie Smith and Jeff Shell.


ETSU Athletics announces partnership with INFLCR

The East Tennessee State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced a new partnership with INFLCR (pronounced influencer) to provide ETSU student-athletes the best platform to assist them in their name, image and likeness (NIL) experience. Using tools provided by INFLCR, ETSU student-athletes will learn the processes of maximizing their NIL potential, while maintaining NCAA compliance.


ETSU names David Lilly men’s soccer head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2021) -- ETSU turned to a familiar face for its next leader of the men’s soccer program.


ETSU Falls in SoCon Quarterfinals

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 5, 2021) – The ETSU Men’s Soccer season came to a conclusion on Friday night in Greensboro, N.C. as ETSU fell to 4th-seed Belmont by the final score of 1-0 at the UNCG Soccer Complex.


Men’s Soccer opens postseason play Friday

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 4, 2021) -- A new season begins for the ETSU men’s soccer team.


Three Bucs earn SoCon postseason honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 4, 2021) -- Three Buccaneers earned Southern Conference postseason honors as the league office announced its men’s soccer awards on Thursday.


Bucs Robbed of Senior Day Festivities

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2021) – The regular season for the ETSU Men’s Soccer squad concluded with a tough shutout at home as UNCG toppled ETSU, 2-0. The Spartans played spoiler to the Bucs’ Senior Night as ETSU honored five seniors prior to Saturday night’s contest at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Bucs close out regular season play Saturday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team wraps up regular season play Saturday night when the Buccaneers host UNCG. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


ETSU falls 2-1 to Furman in final road match

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 23, 2021) -- Carlos Portas (Barcelona, Spain) found the back of the net in the 82nd minute, but it was too little too late to spark an ETSU men’s soccer comeback, as the Buccaneers dropped a 2-1 decision at Furman on Saturday night inside Stone Stadium.


Men’s soccer eyes second straight SoCon win Saturday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 22, 2021) -- Both the ETSU fútbol and football teams look for road wins in Greenville on Saturday as the Buccaneer men’s soccer team takes on Furman Saturday night at 7 p.m. inside Stone Stadium.


ETSU Pitches Shutout in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 16, 2021) – The ETSU Men’s Soccer team secured its first Southern Conference victory of the season on Saturday with a 3-0 shutout over VMI in Lexington, Va. With the win, the Bucs improved to 4-5-3 on the campaign, including 1-1-2 in league action. Meanwhile, VMI drops to 1-13-0 (0-5-0 SoCon) following the loss.


ETSU returns to SoCon play Saturday at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 15, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team returns to Southern Conference play this Saturday when the Buccaneers head to Virginia to take on VMI. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at Patchin Field.


ETSU falls to Georgia State, 2-1

ATLANTA, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2021) -- Playing its final non-conference game of the regular season, the ETSU men’s soccer team suffered a 2-1 setback Tuesday night at Georgia State.


Pannholzer picks up second straight SoCon Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 12, 2021) -- For the second straight week, ETSU’s Tarik Pannholzer (Flensburg, Germany) is bringing home some hardware.


Men’s Soccer faces Georgia State Tuesday night in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (Oct. 11, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team will look to carry momentum in to its final non-conference match of the regular season as the Buccaneers face Georgia State Tuesday night in Atlanta. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the newly built GSU Soccer Complex.


Pannholzer remains red hot; Bucs down NKU, 3-1

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Oct. 5, 2021) -- Tarik Pannholzer (Flensburg, Germany) continued his scoring spree.


Pannholzer named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 5, 2021) – ETSU sophomore forward Tarik Pannholzer (Flensburg, Germany) was named Southern Conference Player of the Week as the league office announced their weekly awards on Tuesday for games played from Sept. 28-Oct. 4.


Men’s Soccer gears up for Tuesday matinee at Northern Kentucky

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team gears up for a Tuesday matinee as the Buccaneers step out of Southern Conference play to take on Northern Kentucky. Game time is set for Noon at the NKU Soccer Stadium.


Pannholzer’s brace carries Bucs to 3-3 draw with Wofford

SPARTANBURG, SC. (Oct. 2, 2021) -- Led by Tarik Pannholzer’s (Flensburg, Germany) two second-half goals, the ETSU men’s soccer team battled Wofford to a 3-3 double-overtime draw on Saturday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


ETSU, Wofford meet under the lights Saturday at Summers-Taylor Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team eyes its first Southern Conference win of the season when the Buccaneers host the Wofford Terriers Saturday under the lights at Summers-Taylor Stadium. Game time is scheduled for 8 p.m.


Bucs surrender two second-half goals in setback to #11 Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 28, 2021) -- Squaring off against their fourth nationally ranked opponent of the season, the ETSU men’s soccer team gave up a pair of goals second-half as the Buccaneers fell to No. 11 Virginia Tech 2-0 Tuesday night at Thompson Field.


Bucs head to Blacksburg for Tuesday night match at #11 Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 27, 2021) -- Following two Southern Conference matches, the ETSU men’s soccer team steps back out of conference play as the Buccaneers head to Blacksburg for a Tuesday night meeting at No. 11 Virginia Tech. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Thompson Field.


ETSU men’s soccer receives United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team was recognized for its hard work in the classroom last year as the Buccaneers received the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic award, which was announced by the committee last Thursday.


Bucs and Bears Play to Scoreless Draw

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2021) – The ETSU Men’s Soccer team clawed tooth and nail in search of the elusive game-winning goal in Saturday night’s Southern Conference bout with Mercer at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The two foes had to settle for the 0-0 draw, each earning one point in the standings.


ETSU men’s soccer hosts Mercer in SoCon home opener Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team will look to even its record in conference play when the Buccaneers host Mercer in their Southern Conference home opener Saturday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium. Game time is set for 7 p.m.


ETSU men’s soccer drops SoCon opener at Belmont, 1-0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2021) -- It was the start of a new season on Saturday night in Nashville, as the ETSU men’s soccer team opened Southern Conference play at Belmont. Unfortunately, the Blue and Gold didn’t get the result they wanted as the Bucs dropped a 1-0 decision to the Bruins from E.S. Rose Park.


Bucs open SoCon play Saturday night in the Music City

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2021) -- After playing three straight nationally ranked foes, the ETSU men’s soccer team now turns its attention to conference play as the Bucs head to the Music City to take on Belmont Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at E.S. Rose Park.


Short-handed Bucs fall at #22 VCU

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 14, 2021) -- Facing their third straight nationally ranked opponent, the ETSU men’s soccer team saw No. 22 VCU score four unanswered goals, as the Rams rallied to a 4-1 win on Tuesday night at Sports Backers Stadium in Richmond, Va.


Men’s Soccer set to face No. 24 VCU Tuesday night in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 13, 2021) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team continues its run through the gauntlet, as the Buccaneer travel northeast to take on No. 24 VCU on Tuesday night in Richmond. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Sports Backers Stadium.


Bucs Settle for Draw Against #21 Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2021) – The ETSU men’s soccer team took #21 Lipscomb the distance on Friday evening inside Summers-Taylor Stadium, playing to a 3-3 double-overtime draw.


Men’s Soccer Prepares for In-State Matchup Against #21 Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2021) – The ETSU men’s soccer team doesn’t have to wait long to shake off their first loss of the season as the Blue and Gold take on #21 Lipscomb inside Summers-Taylor on Friday evening.


ETSU Falls to Defending Champs #10 Marshall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2021) – The ETSU men’s soccer team met the reigning national champions on Tuesday evening, the #10 ranked Marshall side grabbing a 4-1 win inside Summers-Taylor in front of a packed crowd.


ETSU Hosts #7 Marshall in Midweek Matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2021) – The Buccaneers host a defending national champion for just the second time when Marshall comes to town on Tuesday evening.


First Half Fireworks Push Bucs Past Highlanders

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2021) – The ETSU men’s soccer team found offense from three first-time goal scorers as a prolific first half saw the Bucs power through Radford in 4-2 fashion Saturday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Bucs Welcome Radford in Saturday Night Home Opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2021) – Taking care of business in the road and season-opener a week ago, the Bucs look to start on the right foot inside their home stadium as they host the Radford Highlanders inside Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday evening.


Late Goal Secures Opening Night Win for Men’s Soccer

FARMVILLE, Va. (Aug. 27, 2021) – A gritty performance awaited the ETSU men’s soccer team on Friday evening, grabbing a late winner in a 1-0 victory over Longwood on the road to open their 2021 campaign.


Men’s Soccer Enters the 2021 Campaign with Road Trip to Longwood

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2021) – After what was a season many won’t forget, the ETSU men’s soccer team is back to playing in their first game in the fall since 2019, heading to Longwood to battle the Lancers on Friday evening for the first meeting between the sides.


ETSU Athletics launches Tri-Star Student-Athlete award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2021) -- With Monday marking the first day of class for the fall semester, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics launched the Tri-Star Student-Athlete award.


ETSU announces creation of the Blue and Gold Club

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug 18, 2021) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday the creation of the Blue and Gold Club. The Blue and Gold Club is an alumni network for all former ETSU student-athletes, spirit squad members, student managers and student training staff members.


ETSU Athletics partners with Food City and WJHL to hold ‘BUCS for Kids’ in Support of Niswonger Children’s Hospital

ABINGDON, Va. (Aug. 16, 2021) -- ETSU Athletics, Food City and WJHL News Channel 11 are partnering to host the BUCS for Kids fundraising campaign in support of Niswonger Children’s Hospital. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Food City locations in Johnson City (S. Roan St., N State of Franklin Rd, and Boones Creek), Jonesborough, and Gray.


Men’s Soccer Adds 11 to 2021 Roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 9, 2021) – Heading into the 2021 season, Head Coach David Casper and the Buccaneer squad added depth with 11 additions to their roster.


Men’s Soccer Unveils 2021 Fall Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 23, 2021) – The ETSU men’s soccer team officially announced its schedule on Friday afternoon, head coach David Casper highlighting the season with a chance at the reigning champions Marshall inside the friendly confines of Summers-Taylor Stadium.


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ETSU Lands 249 Student-Athletes on SoCon Honor Roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 15, 2021) – For the second consecutive day, the ETSU Athletic Department received recognition for its student-athletes, with the Southern Conference Honor Roll being announced on Thursday afternoon. The Bucs placed 249 student-athletes on the 2020-21 list, just shy of the program record 262 selections last year.


ETSU places 118 student-athletes on SoCon All-Academic list

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 14, 2021) -- A total of 118 ETSU student-athletes earned Southern Conference All-Academic honors as the league office announced its 2020-21 selections on Wednesday.


Broadwater Selected CoSIDA Academic All-American

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 6, 2021) – The accolades keep coming for ETSU men’s soccer graduate Jordan Broadwater (Kingsport, Tenn.), as the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced him as a Third Team Academic All-American on Monday afternoon.