Excellence Realized: Looking back on a year to remember

ETSU athletics enjoyed a banner year of success over the last 365 days. Take a look back at this memorable year in "Excellence Realized," a story told though Adobe Spark.


Fifty Buccaneer student-athletes earn SoCon All-Academic honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 26, 2017) – ETSU had 50 student-athletes earn academic honors for the spring semester as the Southern Conference announced its all-academic awards on Monday.


ETSU men earn second-straight Commissioner’s Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 30, 2017) – With the completion of the spring seasons of league competition, the ETSU men’s programs were awarded its second-straight Southern Conference Commissioner’s Cup, which is the all-sport trophy that is presented to the conference’s best all-around men’s program.


Bucs conclude Day Two of NCAA East Prelims

Lexington, Ky. (May 26, 2017) - On day two of the NCAA East Prelims in Lexington, Ky. at the University of Kentucky track and field complex, four ETSU Track and field athletes competed on day two.


Four Bucs set to compete at NCAA East Prelims

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 24, 2017) – The road to the NCAA Track & Field Championships begins on Thursday, May 25 in Lexington, Ky. at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field facility as four ETSU Track & Field athletes are set to compete at the NCAA East Preliminaries.


Track & Field has four qualify for NCAA East Prelims

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2017) – The NCAA announced on Friday the qualifiers for the NCAA East Preliminaries with four East Tennessee State Track & Field athletes will heading to Lexington, Ky., May 25-27.


Johnson named SoCon Men’s Most Outstanding Field Performer

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 17, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its outdoor track & field most outstanding performers on Wednesday with East Tennessee State Men’s Track & Field athlete Benjamin Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) being named men's most outstanding field performer.


Track & Field posts a pair of 4th-place finishes at SoCon Meet

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 12, 2017) – The East Tennessee State men’s and women’s track and field program wrapped up the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Friday with both the men’s and women’s teams earning fourth-place team finishes at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.


Track & Field Thrives on Day One of SoCon Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 11, 2017) – On a day in which the East Tennessee State Track & Field team thrived at the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships in Birmingham, Ala., senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) shined the brightest breaking a SoCon Outdoor Championships record in the 400 meter hurdles.


Track and Field gears up for SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 10, 2017) – The entire outdoor season has been leading up to this weekend as the East Tennessee State Track and Field program sets its sights on Birmingham, Ala. for the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships.


Two school records fall as Bucs end day at WCU Invite

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 28, 2017) – In the final regular season meet of the outdoor season the East Tennessee State track and field program saw two school records fall at the Western Carolina Invitational in Cullowhee, N.C. on Friday afternoon.


Track & Field set for final tune-up before SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 27, 2017) – The East Tennessee State men’s and women’s track and field teams are back in action on Friday, April 28 at the Western Carolina Invitational presented by Catamount Travel Center.


Track & Field Wraps Up Competition at GT Invite

ATLANTA (April 22, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field wrapped up day two of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational on Saturday afternoon which was highlighted by one event victory and impressive relay performances.


Multiple Top Ten Finishes for Track & Field on Day One of GT Invite

ATLANTA (April 21, 2017) – After a long first day of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational on Friday, the ETSU Track & Field had a successful day as the Buccaneers had seven top ten finishes.


Track & Field heads to Atlanta for Georgia Tech Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 20, 2017) – With less than a month to go before the Southern Conference Championships, the ETSU Track & Field program looks to build momentum as the Buccaneers head to Atlanta for the Georgia Tech Invitational this weekend, April 21-22.


Track and Field Shines on final day of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 15, 2017) – It was a day to remember for the ETSU Track & Field program on Saturday as the Buccaneers recorded seven event victories on the final day of the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic.


Field Events Headline Opening Day of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 14, 2017) – The first day of the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic showcased the athletes in the field as the ETSU Track & Field program wrapped up day one from Cullowhee.


Track & Field readies for the Catamount Classic

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 13, 2017) – With a week off to prepare the ETSU Track & Field program heads to Cullowhee, N.C. this weekend for the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic, April 14-15.


Rivera finishes 6th in Decathlon at Tennessee Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2017) – With ten events in a span of 48 hours, senior Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) finished sixth in the decathlon with a point total of 5,741 on day two of the Tennessee Relays.


Rivera sits Fifth in Decathlon after Day One at Tennessee Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 6, 2017) – After one day of events at the Tennessee Relays in Knoxville, Tenn., senior Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) is fifth in the decathlon with a point total of 3,365.


Three Bucs named SoCon Athletes of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced on Thursday that ETSU women’s golf Loy Hee Ying, softball’s Danielle Knoetze and men’s outdoor track & field’s Matt Moore have been named SoCon Athletes of the Month for their outstanding performances in the month of March.


ETSU Athletics announces “Legacy Day” planned for April 11th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – On Tuesday, April 11th, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will launch a special day of giving in support of Buccaneer student-athletes.


“Big Buccaneer Bash” Auction set for Saturday, April 8th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host its annual “BIG Buccaneer Bash” Excellence Fund Auction in support of the program’s student-athletes this Saturday evening, April 8th at the ETSU/Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center.


Men’s Track & Field ranked 18th in USTFCCCA South Region

NEW ORLEANS (April 3, 2017) – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its first edition of the regional rankings on Monday with the ETSU men’s track and field program ranked 18th in the south region.


Track & Field ends competition at the VertKlasse Meeting

HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 1, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program ended day two of competition at the VertKlasse Meeting in High Point, N.C. on Saturday afternoon with three personal bests recorded.


Bucs finish Day One of events in Florida and North Carolina

GAINESVILLE, FLA. /HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 31, 2017) – Splitting up the squad for the second straight weekend, the ETSU Track & Field program recorded 11 top ten finishes at both the VertKlasse Meeting in High Point, N.C. and 2017 Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville, Fla.


Track & Field to compete at Florida Relays, VertKlasse Meeting

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 30, 2017) – For the second weekend in a row the ETSU Track & Field program will compete in split-squad competition at the 2017 Pepsi Florida Relays and the ninth annual VertKlasse Meeting, March 31-April 1.


Bucs Thrive in Final Day of Weems Baskin Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 25, 2017) – On Saturday at the Weems Baskin Invitational the ETSU Track & Field program thrived on the final day of the event with two event winners and 11 personal bests recorded.


Track & Field wraps up Friday split-squad competition

COLUMBIA, S.C. and RALEIGH, N.C. (March 24, 2017) – In split-squad competition Friday at both the Weems Baskin Invitational and Raleigh Relays, the ETSU Track & Field program posted solid performances including strong showings in the field at South Carolina and in the distance events at NC State.


Three meet weekend awaits ETSU Track and Field

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 23, 2017) – The ETSU Track and Field program will be split up this weekend between three meets as most of the team will travel to the Weems Baskin Invitational in Columbia, S.C. while a few others will compete at the Raleigh Relays and the Tennessee Rust Buster.


How Sweep It Is! Track & Field Sweeps SoCon AOTW Awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 22, 2017) – As announced by the Southern Conference on Wednesday the ETSU Track & Field program completed a sweep of track and field athletes of the week with three Buccaneers earning the recognition.


ETSU records four event wins on final day of 49’er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2017) – It was an enjoyable final day of the Charlotte 49’er Classic for the ETSU Track and Field program as the Buccaneers claimed four event victories at the Irwin Belk Track & Field Center on Saturday.


Track & Field with successful Day Two at 49’er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 17, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program enjoyed a successful day two at the Charlotte 49’er Classic as three athletes advanced to their event finals.


Rivera leads Decathlon after Day One of 49'er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 16, 2017) – Junior Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) carried his momentum from the indoor season to the outdoor season as Rivera leads the decathlon after day one of the Charlotte 49’er Classic on Thursday afternoon.


Track & Field begins outdoor season at 49’er Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program will begin its outdoor season this weekend as the Buccaneers head to the Charlotte 49’er Classic, March 16-18.


ETSU athletics announces “Embrace Excellence Initiatives”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2017) – During a gathering inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center Thursday afternoon, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics unveiled innovative fund-raising initiatives aimed at improving facilities and developing new resources that will provide opportunities for student-athletes throughout the Buccaneers program.


MONTH OF THE BUCS!

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 9, 2017) – It was a month of total domination by ETSU Athletics.


Rivera, Seymour receive SoCon Indoor Track & Field awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its Indoor Track & Field honors on Wednesday as ETSU’s Nathan Rivera earned the men’s most outstanding field athlete accolade while Katrina Seymour earned the women’s most outstanding track performer.


Track & Field places third at SoCon Indoor Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 26, 2017) – After claiming multiple individual Southern Conference titles on Sunday afternoon, both the ETSU men’s and women’s team track & field teams placed third at the 2017 SoCon Indoor Track & Field Championships.


ETSU wins seven preliminary events on first day of SoCon Track and Field Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs started the SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships on a high note as both teams combined for seven wins in the preliminary rounds on Saturday inside the MSHA/ETSU Athletic Center.


SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships come to ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2017) – After competing in four meets this indoor season, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs are ready to host its third meet of the year with the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships coming to Johnson City.


Johnson tabbed SoCon field athlete of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2017) – After a record setting meet in Nashville last weekend, red-shirt sophomore Ben Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) earned Southern Conference field athlete of the week honors as he set a personal best in the weight throw.


Bucs successful on final day of Music City Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2017) – In a final day full of personal bests and improvements, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams concluded its final day at the Music City Challenge in Nashville on Saturday.


Squibbs and Johnson lead ETSU on day one at Music City Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2017) – Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) and Benjamin Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) led the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams as Squibbs finished top-5 in the men’s pole vault, and Johnson crushed a personal best in the weight throw on the first day of the Music City Challenge in Nashville on Friday.


Track and Field prepared for Music City Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2017) – Following a successful Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational last weekend, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will travel to Nashville to compete in the Music City Challenge, which starts on Feb. 10.


Moore named SoCon athlete of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 8, 2017) – Senior ETSU track and field runner, Matt Moore (Oak Ridge, Tenn.), was named SoCon indoor male track athlete of the week for his performance at the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational this past weekend in Johnson City, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday.


Seniors lead Bucs to outstanding performance at the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2017) – At the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational in Johnson City, ten seniors led the surge for the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs on senior day on Saturday.


ETSU dominates track events at Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2017) – On the second day of the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams dominated the meet on Friday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center as it recorded three number one and 13 top-5 finishes.


Price finishes second in pentathlon; Rivera third in heptathlon after Day One

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2017) – After the first day of the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational in Johnson City, Kiara Price finished in second in the women’s pentathlon while teammate Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) currently sits in third with four events remaining in the men’s heptathlon.


Bucs return home for Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2017) – After competing in two meets in the indoor season, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will return to Johnson City to host the three day Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational starting on February 2 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Track and field conclude last day of Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 21, 2017) – With one first place finish at the Hokie Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams produced two top-5 and ten top-10 finishes on the final day in Blacksburg, Va. on Saturday.


Roberts claims first place; Moore qualifies in 60m at the Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 20, 2017) – Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) led the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams at the Hokie Invitational as he finished in first place in the mile run, while Matthew Moore (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) qualified for the 60m finals in Blacksburg, Va.


ETSU travels for first road meet at Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2017) –The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs will be on the road January 20-21 as it prepares for the Hokie Invitational inside the Rector Field House on the campus of Virginia Tech.


Bucs successful on final day of ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams competed on day two of the ETSU Track and Field Invitational as three Bucs earned first place honors and 12 top-5 finishes on Saturday in Johnson City.


ETSU outhustles the competition on day one of the ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2017) – After the conclusion of day one at the ETSU Track and Field Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams performed well as Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.), Lamisha Simmons (Dania Beach, Fla.), Michael Williams (Mt. Laurel, N.J.), Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas), and Kiana Davis (Ooltewah, Tenn.) shined individually on Friday in Johnson City.


Track and Field hosts first indoor meet this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will open its season inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on January 13th and concluding on the 14th.


Watts reveals indoor track and field schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2016) – ETSU men’s and women’s track and field head coach George Watts announced Tuesday the 2016-17 indoor schedule, which includes hosting the Southern Conference Indoor Championships for the first time in 12 years.


Track & Field announces 2016 team award winners

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 13, 2016) – On Tuesday director of track and field/cross country George Watts and the ETSU track and field program announced its 2016 team awards as selected by the ETSU coaching staff after taking both indoor and outdoor results into consideration.