Women's Soccer

East Tennessee State University Announces 2002 Women's Soccer Schedule

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 26, 2002) - East Tennessee State University has announced its 2002 women's soccer schedule. This season the Buccaneers will host 10 home matches, including two key conference matches with UNC Greensboro and Western Carolina....


General News

ETSU Affirms Its Commitment To Women's Athletics

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 26, 2002) -- The following is a letter from ETSU Athletic Director Todd Stansbury written in response to the recent allegations by the National Women's Law Center that East Tennessee State University had a discrepancy in its funding of athletic scholarships for women student-athletes. ...


Baseball

ETSU's Casey Signs To Play With Cleveland

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 19, 2002) - Reid Casey (Kingsport, Tenn.), who just recently completed his final season with East Tennessee State's baseball team, has signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Indians organization. Casey will report to the Burlington Indians of the Appalachian League this weekend when the team is in Johnson City to play the Cardinals. ...


Volleyball

East Tennessee State Volleyball Finishes 78th in Final RPI

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 19, 2002) — The NCAA released the final ratings percentage index (RPI) for the 2001 volleyball season on Wednesday with East Tennessee State vastly improving their standing from the 2000 campaign....


Football

ETSU Football Nationally Ranked In Preseason Poll

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 14, 2002) - East Tennessee State's football team has been ranked eighth nationally by Street & Smith magazine in the publications preseason NCAA I-AA football poll....


Baseball

Giroud Named Freshman All-American

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 7, 2002) - Michael Giroud (St. Petersburg, Fla.) of East Tennessee State's baseball team was named an honorable mention freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball the publication has announced. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs Golf Classic Set For Monday

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 7, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's golf team will play host to the Lady Bucs Golf Classic at the Ridges Golf and Country Club on Monday, June 10....


Volleyball

Volleyball Receives Fifth Commitment for 2002 Season

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 7, 2002) — East Tennessee State volleyball head coach Deane Webb added to an impressive signing class by announcing Friday the signing of Nicole Ryan (Etiwanda, Calif.) to a national letter of intent to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2002 season....


Volleyball

Katie Ralph Signs National Letter of Intent to Join Volleyball Program

Johnson City, Tenn. (June 6, 2002) — East Tennessee State volleyball head coach Deane Webb Thursday announced the signing of Katie Ralph (Port Orchard, Wash.) to a national letter of intent to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2002 season. ...


Women's Golf

East Tennessee State Adds Women's Golf Recruit

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 30, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's golf team has signed a recruit to a national letter of intent to attend ETSU and play golf for the Bucs next season head coach Katie Weiss announced today. Laura Diaz of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, adds to an already impressive recruiting class for the Bucs. ...


Softball

Softball Signs Kathryn Lewis to National Letter of Intent

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 30, 2002) -- East Tennessee State softball coach Stephanie DeFeo announced Thursday the signing of Kathryn Lewis (Erwin, Tenn.) to a national letter of intent to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2003 season. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Signs Elena Volobueva to National Letter of Intent

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 28, 2002) — East Tennessee State University women's tennis coach Steve Brooks continued to build his strong recruiting class by signing Elena Volobueva (Krasnodar, Russia) to play for the Bucs in the 2002-03 season....


Baseball

UNCG Blanks East Tennessee State, 3-0, Eliminates Bucs From SoCon Tourny

Charleston, S.C. (May 23, 2002) - Scooter Michael hurled a complete game shutout at East Tennessee State this afternoon, out dueling Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.) to lift the Spartans to a 3-0 win that eliminated the Bucs from the Southern Conference Baseball Tournament. ...


Baseball

The Citadel Comes Back To Down ETSU, 7-5, At SoCon Baseball Tourny

Charleston, S.C. (May 22, 2002) - Twice No. 8 -seed East Tennessee State took a lead over top-seeded The Citadel, but the Bulldogs came back each time and escaped with a hard-fought 7-5 win in the opening round of the Southern Conference Baseball Tournament....


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track and Field Signs Katharine Marshall to National Letter of Intent

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 21, 2002) -- East Tennessee State University track and field coach Dave Walker announced Tuesday that Katharine Marshall (Metuchen, N.J.) has signed a national letter of intent to compete for the Buccaneers next season. ...


Baseball

Baseball Closes Out Regular Season by Falling to Furman, 9-4

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 19, 2002) - In the final regular season game in the Southern Conference baseball regular season, the Furman Paladins defeated East Tennessee State, 9-4, Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

Furman Comes Back Late to Defeat ETSU Baseball, 4-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 18, 2002) - The Furman Paladins scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning to take the lead and held on to defeat East Tennessee State, 4-3, in baseball action Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

Baseball Defeats Furman, 13-4

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 17, 2002) - The East Tennessee State baseball team picked up a pivotal win in the Southern Conference standings as they defeated Furman, 13-4, Friday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Football

Annual John Robert Bell Golf Tournament Set for May 18

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 16, 2002) — East Tennessee State University's annual John Robert Bell Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, May 18 from Cattails at Meadowview Golf Course in Kingsport, Tenn....


Volleyball

Volleyball Signs Meghan Connolly to National Letter of Intent

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 16, 2002) — East Tennessee State volleyball head coach Deane Webb Thursday announced the signing of Meghan Connolly (Solon, Ohio) to a national letter of intent to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2002 season. ...


Women's Tennis

Jewel Aldea to Join Women's Tennis Program for 2002-03 Season

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 15, 2002) — East Tennessee State women's tennis head coach Steve Brooks Wednesday announced that Jewel Aldea (Charleston, S.C.) will play for the Bucs beginning in the 2002-03 season while attending school on an academic scholarship....


Baseball

Morehead State Powers Its Way To Doubleheader Sweep Over East Tennessee State

Morehead, Ky. (May, 14, 2002) - Morehead State slammed eight home runs this afternoon to power its way to a doubleheader sweep of East Tennessee State at Allen Field in Morehead, Ky. The Eagles took the opener 7-4 behind the route-going performance of junior right-hander Adam Crawford, then powered their way to a 14-12 win in the nightcap with six home runs. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Powers Past Western Carolina, 16-10

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 12, 2002) - East Tennessee State put on a power show for Mother's Day, launching three home runs, including a grand slam by Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.) as the Buccaneers overpowered Western Carolina 16-10 in Southern Conference baseball action at Cardinal Park this afternoon. ...


Baseball

Western Carolina Holds Off East Tennessee State Rally, 7-6

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 11, 2002) - Western Carolina broke open a close game with three runs in the ninth inning and then held off an East Tennessee State rally in the bottom of the ninth to take a 7-6 Southern Conference baseball win at Cardinal Park. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 68 Men's Tennis Falls Just Short Against No. 13 Auburn, 4-2

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 11, 2002) — The East Tennessee State men's tennis team fought hard, but fell to No. 13 Auburn, 4-2, as their match came down to the wire in the first round of the NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament from the Luther Young Tennis Complex in Auburn, Ala....


Baseball

Western Carolina Sweeps Past East Tennessee State, 16-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 9, 2002) - Western Carolina pounded out 17 hits to score 16 runs tonight at Cardinal Park as the Catamounts erupted early with a six-run first inning and never looked back as they defeated East Tennessee State 16-3 in Southern Conference baseball action. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers Finish Eighth in Atlanta Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 10, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team concluded their 2002 spring season by finishing eighth in the Atlanta Intercollegiate, hosted by Georgia State University from Eagle's Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, Ga....


Men's Tennis

No. 68 Men's Tennis Prepares for No. 13 Auburn in NCAA Regionals

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 10, 2002) — East Tennessee State will make its second appearance in the NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament on Saturday at 3 p.m. as they face No. 13-ranked Auburn in the first round of the tournament from the Luther Young Tennis Complex from Auburn, Ala....


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers in 11th After First Two Rounds of Atlanta Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 9, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team began their last tournament of the season by placing 11th after the first two rounds of the Atlanta Intercollegiate, hosted by Georgia State University from Eagle's Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, Ga....


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Inks Men's Basketball Recruit

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 9, 2002) - East Tennessee State's men's basketball team has signed a recruit to a national letter of intent to attend ETSU and play basketball for the Bucs next season head coach Ed DeChellis announced today. Timothy Smith of Newport News, Va., becomes the third player to sign with ETSU for the 2002-03 season. ...


Baseball

ETSU Gains Split At UNC Asheville In Baseball Action

Asheville, N.C. (May 7, 2002) - East Tennessee State and UNC Asheville completed their three-game mid-week series with a doubleheader this afternoon in Asheville. The Bulldogs got a three-hit complete game performance from Jason Walker on the mound as UNCA took the first game 4-1. The Buccaneers bounced back in the second game behind the pitching of Mike Bauer (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Jackson Simerly (Bluff City, Tenn.) to take a 4-2 decision. ...


Baseball

UNC Asheville Outlasts ETSU, 11-9

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 7, 2002) - Nick Jaska just missed hitting for the cycle and UNC Asheville scored six runs in the eighth inning as the Bulldogs staged a come-from-behind 11-9 win in non-conference baseball action this evening at Cardinal Park. The game was called before the bottom of the ninth could be played due to heavy rain. ...


Softball

Two Buccaneers Named To All-Tournament Team at Southern Conference Softball Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 7, 2002) -- East Tennessee State senior designated player Melanie Collins (Greeneville, Tenn.) and freshman shortstop Mary Beth Hazelwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) were named to the All-Tournament Team following Monday's championship game of the Southern Conference Softball Championships from Chattanooga, Tenn....


Baseball

ETSU Splits Baseball Doubleheader At Davidson

Davidson, N.C. (May 5, 2002) - East Tennessee State scored six runs in the first two innings to cruise to an 8-3 victory over the host Wildcats in game one of today's Southern Conference baseball doubleheader. In game two Davidson game back with a 3-1 victory over the Bucs at Wildcat Park....


Softball

Host Chattanooga Defeats ETSU, 7-1, in Game Seven of Southern Conference Softball Championships

Chattanooga, Tenn. (May 5, 2002) -- The Chattanooga Lady Mocs scored four unanswered runs to begin the game and went on to defeat East Tennessee State, 7-1, in game seven of the Southern Conference Softball Championships Sunday morning from Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Softball

Spetar Leads ETSU to a 4-3 Victory Over UNC Greensboro in Game Nine of the Southern Conference Softball Championships

Chattanooga, Tenn. (May 5, 2002) -- East Tennessee State freshman centerfielder Danielle Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.) hit a game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the seventh to give the Bucs a dramatic 4-3 victory over UNC Greensboro in game nine of the Southern Conference Softball Championships Sunday afternoon from Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Softball

ETSU Softball Comes Up Short At SoCon Tournament

Chattanooga, Tenn. (May 5, 2001) -- East Tennessee State made a valiant comeback, scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh, but fell just short as Furman defeated the Bucs 7-6 in game 12 of the Southern Conference Softball Championships from Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Baseball

Rain Washes Out Baseball Doubleheader At Davidson

Davidson, N.C. (May 4, 2002) -- Continuous rainfall throughout the day on Saturday caused the postponement of a Southern Conference doubleheader between East Tennessee State and the host Davidson Wildcats....


Softball

Southern Conference Softball Championship Games Postponed Again

Chattanooga, Tenn. (May 4, 2002) - Due to rain and field conditions, the Southern Conference Softball Championship games have been postponed Sunday, May 5. East Tennessee State's second-round game with Chattanooga will be played at 10:00 am on Sunday. ...


Softball

ETSU's Spetar Named to All-Southern Conference Softball Team

Chattanooga, Tenn. (May 2, 2002) -- The league's coaches today voted East Tennessee State freshman centerfielder Danielle Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.) to the All-Southern Conference softball second team from the conference championships in Chattanooga, Tenn....


Softball

ETSU Turns in Record-Breaking Performance in 12-6 Victory over College of Charleston in First Round of Southern Conference Softball Championships

Chattanooga, Tenn. (May 2, 2002) -- Ten Southern Conference Softball Championships records were either tied or broken as No. 5-seeded East Tennessee State defeated the No. 4-seeded College of Charleston Cougars, 12-6, in the first round of the tourmanent from Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU To Take On Auburn In NCAA Tournament

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 2, 2002) - East Tennessee State's men's tennis team received the news it was looking for this afternoon as the team learned that it will face Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament. The Bucs, the 2002 Southern Conference Champions will face the Tigers on May 11 in Auburn, Ala. Times for the match will be released on Friday, May 3....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Signs Two to National Letters of Intent

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 1, 2002) -- East Tennessee State women's golf head coach Katie Weiss Wednesday announced the signing of two high school golfers that will join the Buccaneer program for the 2002-03 season. ...


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Signs Two to National Letters of Intent

Johnson City, Tenn. (May 1, 2002) -- East Tennessee State women's basketball head coach Karen Kemp Wednesday announced the signing of two women's basketball players to join the Lady Buc program for the 2002-03 season....


Baseball

Appalachian State Holds Off ETSU, 7-6

Boone, N.C. (April 28, 2002) - Appalachian State's Eric Pittman had four hits and drive in five runs as the Mountaineers jumped out to an early lead and then held off and East Tennessee State rally to take a 7-6 Southern Conference baseball win over the Bucs....


Softball

Softball Falls to Appalachian State, 6-0, in Final Game of Regular Season

Boone, N.C. (April 28, 2002) — Appalachian State scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning and the Bucs could not recover as the Mountaineers downed ETSU, 6-0, in the final game of the regular season Sunday afternoon from the Watauga County Complex in Boone, N.C....


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU Track Team In Action At Knoxville Invitational

Knoxville, Tenn. (April 28, 2002) - East Tennessee State's track team sent a number of individuals to compete at the Knoxville Invitational today hosted by the University of Tennessee. David Haefner (Hamberg, N.Y.) came away with a win in the 3,000-meter steeplechase to highlight the afternoon for the Bucs. ...


Baseball

ETSU Splits Baseball Twinbill At Appalachian State

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 27, 2002) - East Tennessee State and Appalachian State's baseball teams took turns beating up on each other this afternoon, with the Mountaineers taking a 13-3 win in the first game of the Southern Conference doubleheader. The Buccaneers came back to capture the nightcap with a 13-4 win. ...


Softball

Softball Splits Doubleheader With Appalachian State

Boone, N.C. (April 27, 2002) — Behind solid pitching and superb defense by both teams, Appalachian and East Tennessee State split a softball doubleheader Saturday afternoon from a blustery Watauga County Complex in Boone, N.C. ETSU won game one 2-1 before falling in game two, 2-0. ...


Softball

Virginia Tech Sweeps Softball Doubleheader From East Tennessee State, 10-1 and 6-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 25, 2002) -- Virginia Tech spoiled Senior Day for the East Tennessee State softball team, sweeping a doubleheader from the Buccaneers, 10-1 and 6-0, Thursday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Softball

Softball To Play Final Home Games of Season Tomorrow

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 24, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer softball team will play their final home games of the season with a doubleheader against Virginia Tech tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City....


Baseball

Virginia Tech Holds Off East Tennessee State, 8-5, At Kingsport Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 23, 2002) - Virginia Tech's Chris Stanton went 3-for-3, including a bases loaded triple, helping Virginia Tech to an 8-5 win over East Tennessee State in non-conference baseball action at the Kingsport Classic. ...


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Finishes Fifth in Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 23, 2002) -- Senior Mimmie Dymling (Sollentuna, Sweden) shot a final round 2-over-par 74 to finish second individually (75-74-74=223) and lead East Tennessee State to a fifth place finish in the Southern Conference Women's Golf Championships from Wescott Plantation in North Charleston, S.C. ...


Softball

Softball Sweeps Doubleheader From Radford, 5-2 and 8-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 23, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer softball team received great pitching from sophomore pitcher Tiffany Vandergriff (Sale Creek, Tenn.) and freshman hurler Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) on the way to a doubleheader sweep, 5-2 and 8-0, over Radford Tuesday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf in Fifth After Two Rounds in Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 22, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State women's golf moved up to fifth place after two rounds in the Southern Conference Women's Golf Championships from Wescott Plantation in North Charleston, S.C. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Comes Back To Down College of Charleston, 13-6

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 21, 2002) - Trailing 5-2, East Tennessee State outscored the College of Charleston 11-2 over the last four and a half innings to earn a 13-6 Southern Conference baseball win over the Cougars. Brandon Cross (Bluff City, Tenn.) drove in five runs to lead the Bucs to the win, including slamming a three-run home run in the sixth inning....


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers Finish Fourth in Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 21, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team fired their best round of the tournament on Sunday to finish in fourth in the Southern Conference Men's Golf Championships from the Furman University Golf Course in Greeneville, S.C. ...


Women's Golf

Women's Golf in Sixth After First Round of Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 21, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State women's golf team is in sixth place after the first round of the Southern Conference Women's Golf Championships from Wescott Plantation in North Charleston, S.C. ETSU fired a 317 in Sunday's first round, 19 strokes behind the first round leaders, the Furman Paladins....


Softball

Softball Defeated by UNC Wilmington, 6-4, in Finale of Three-Game Set

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 21, 2002) -- The UNC Wilmington softball team defeated East Tennessee State, 6-4, Sunday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn. to win two of three games in the weekend Southern Conference series. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Advances NCAA Tournament With Southern Conference Championship

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 21, 2002) -- The No. 2-seeded East Tennessee State men's tennis team advanced to their second NCAA Tournament by defeating the No. 1-seeded Furman Paladins, 4-2, for the 2002 Southern Conference Championship Sunday from the Earle Tennis Center on the campus of The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Downs College of Charleston, 8-5

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 20, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball team took advantage of five errors by the College of Charleston to score six unearned runs as the Buccaneers took an 8-5 Southern Conference baseball win at Cardinal Park this afternoon....


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers in Fifth After Second Round in Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 20, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team improved their team score by four strokes as they are in fifth place after the second round of the Southern Conference Men's Golf Championships from the Furman University Golf Course in Greeneville, S.C. ...


Softball

Softball Splits Doubleheader With UNC Wilmington

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 20, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team split a doubleheader with UNC Wilmington, falling in game one, 6-2, but then winning game two, 6-1, Saturday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Advances to Southern Conference Final With 4-3 Victory Over UNC Greensboro

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 20, 2002) -- The No. 2-seeded East Tennessee State returned to the finals of the Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championships by defeating No. 3-seeded UNC Greensboro, 4-3, Saturday from the Earle Tennis Center on the campus of The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU's Men's And Women's Track Teams Finish Fifth At Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 20, 2002) - East Tennessee State's track teams completed competition today in the Southern Conference Outdoor Championships held at Liberty Bell Track in Johnson City. Both squads came away with fifth place finishes, with the men scoring 63 points while the women's team piled up a score of 79....


Baseball

College of Charleston Thumps ETSU In Baseball, 17-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 19, 2002) - The College of Charleston put a hurt on East Tennessee State's pitching staff here tonight, pounding out 20 hits on its way to a 17-0 pasting of the Buccaneers in Southern Conference baseball action at Cardinal Park....


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers in Fifth After First Round in Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 19, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team fired a first-round 291 in Friday's first round of the Southern Conference Men's Golf Championships from the Furman University Golf Course in Greeneville, S.C....


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Defeats Davidson, 4-0, in Second Round of Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 19, 2002) -- The No. 2-seeded East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated the No. 7-seeded Davidson Wildcats, 4-0, in the second round of the Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championships, Friday afternoon from the City of Charleston Farmfield Courts in Charleston, S.C. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Clark Wins Long Jump as ETSU Track and Field Fairs Well in Day Two of Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 19, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's Track and Field team concluded day two of the Southern Conference tournament by placing in several events. The men's team is currently placed fourth with 37 points and the women's team is placed fifth with 16 points after two days of competition. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers Begin Southern Conference Tournament Play on Friday

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 18, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golfers begin play in the 2002 Southern Conference Championships Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. from the Furman University Golf Course in Greenville, S.C. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Set To Compete in Southern Conference Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 18, 2002) — The Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championships get into full swing with the second round of matches Friday from City of Charleston Farmfield Courts in Charleston, S.C....


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Represented on All-Southern Conference Team

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 18, 2002) — The East Tennessee State men's tennis team placed a singles player and a doubles team on the All-Southern Conference first team, announced Thursday from the SoCon Men's Tennis Championships from Charleston, S.C....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Falls to Appalachian State, 5-2

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 18, 2002) — The No. 10-seeded East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell to No. 7-seeded Appalachian State, 5-2, in the first round of the Southern Conference Championships from the City of Charleston Farmfield Courts in Charleston, S.C. ...


Baseball

Tennessee Slugs Its Way Past East Tennessee State, 15-7

Knoxville, Tenn. (April 17, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball team got off to a fast start, getting an early lead against Tennessee, but the Bucs could not hang on as the Vols took a 15-7 win in baseball action at Lindsey Nelson Stadium....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis to Kick Off Southern Conference Championship Action Thursday

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 17, 2002) — The East Tennessee State women's tennis team will begin the Southern Conference Women's Tennis Championships as they face Appalachian State tomorrow at 1 p.m. from the City of Charleston Farmfield Courts in Charleston, S.C....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Signs Sylwia Ziolkowska to National Letter of Intent

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 17, 2002) — East Tennessee State women's tennis head coach Steve Brooks Wednesday announced the signing of Sylwia Ziolkowska (Warsaw, Poland) to a national letter of intent to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2002-03 season....


Softball

Jenkins Named Southern Conference Softball Pitcher-of-the-Week

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 16, 2002) -- East Tennessee State freshman pitcher Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Softball Pitcher-of-the-Week for her performance during the week of Apr. 8-14....


Baseball

East Tennessee State Completes Sweep Of VMI With 8-3 Win

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 14, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball team completed a Southern Conference sweep for the second weekend in a row, finishing off VMI this afternoon with an 8-3 win over the Keydets at Cardinal Park....


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers Finish 12th in The Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 14, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golfers finished 12th following Sunday's final round of The Intercollegiate, hosted by the University of North Carolina, from Finley Golf Course in Chapel Hill, N.C. ...


Softball

Softball Defeats Furman, 5-0, to Complete Three-Game Sweep

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 14, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team completed a three-game sweep of Southern Conference rival Furman by defeating the Lady Paladins, 5-0, Sunday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Tennis

No. 74 Men's Tennis Closes Regular Season With 5-2 Victory Over Chattanooga

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 14, 2002) -- The No. 74-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team closed out the regular season on a positive note, defeating in-state rival Chattanooga, 5-2, Sunday afternoon from the ETSU Tennis Center in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Clark, Howard Compete At Sea Ray Relays

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 14, 2002) - East Tennessee State had a pair of its track and field student-athletes compete yesterday at the Sea Ray Relays held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville....


Baseball

East Tennessee State Powers Past VMI, 17-1

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 13, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's baseball team kept its hot streak going in Southern Conference play as Reid Casey (Kingsport, Tenn.) hurled the Buc's second straight complete game and Jeremy Terry (Cumberland, Ky.) had four hits and drove in four runs in ETSU's 17-1 win over VMI....


Men's Golf

Men's Golf in 12th After First Two Rounds of The Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 13, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golfers are in 12th place after Saturday's first two rounds of The Intercollegiate, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Finley Golf Course in Chapel Hill, N.C. ...


Softball

Softball Sweeps Doubleheader From Furman, 5-0 and 5-4

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 13, 2002) -- Buccaneer freshman pitcher Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) picked up both wins as the East Tennessee State softball team defeated Furman, 5-0 and 5-4, in a Southern Conference doubleheader from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Tennis

Chattanooga Defeats Women's Tennis, 7-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 13, 2002) — The East Tennessee State fell to in-state rival Chattanooga in their final regular-season match, 7-0, Saturday afternoon from the ETSU Tennis Center in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU Track & Field Team Posts Strong Showing At Appalachian Open

Boone, N.C. (April 13, 2002) - In its final tune-up before the Southern Conference Track and Field Championships next week, East Tennessee State's track and field team had some impressive showings at the Appalachian Open hosted by Appalachian State yesterday....


Baseball

East Tennessee State Subdues VMI, 8-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 12, 2002) - Donnie Sharp (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) tossed a complete-game seven hitter, striking out 11, while Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) drove in three runs to lead East Tennessee State past VMI, 8-3, in Southern Conference baseball action at Cardinal Park. ...


Softball

Gardner-Webb Defeats Softball in Two Close games, 2-1 and 4-3

Boiling Springs, N.C. (Apr. 11, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer softball team lost two games by the slimmest of margins, falling 2-1 and 4-3 in a doubleheader against Gardner-Webb Thursday afternoon from Boiling Springs, N.C. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 74 Men's Tennis Defeats College of Charleston, 4-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 12, 2002) -- The No. 74-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated Southern Conference rival College of Charleston in a tight 4-3 match Friday afternoon from the Silcox Courts in Charleston, S.C. ...


Women's Tennis

Winthrop Defeats Women's Tennis, 7-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 11, 2002) — The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell to Winthrop, 7-0, Thursday afternoon in non-conference action from Rock Hill, S.C. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Downed By Middle Tennessee State, 12-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 10, 2002) - After a 13-run loss to East Tennessee State last night, Middle Tennessee State turned the tables on the Bucs this afternoon at Cardinal Park, taking a 12-3 win and a split of the two-game series....


Men's Tennis

Roberto Fernandez Named Southern Conference Tennis Player of the Week

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 10, 2002) -- East Tennessee State senior captain Roberto Fernandez (Cuernavaca, Mexico) was named Southern Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week Wednesday morning from Asheville, N.C....


Men's Tennis

No. 74 Men's Tennis Falls to No. 66 Furman, 7-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 10, 2002) -- The No. 74-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team fell to No. 66 Furman, 7-0, in a highly contested Southern Conference match Wednesday afternoon from the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C....


Baseball

East Tennessee State Smashes Middle Tennessee State, 16-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 9, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's baseball team kept its hot streak alive tonight, with a 16-3 pasting of Middle Tennessee State this evening at Cardinal Park in non-conference baseball action....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Finishes Fourth in Catamount Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 9, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State women's golf team improved Tuesday's second-round score by eight strokes over their Monday round to move up the leaderboard and finish in fourth in the Catamount Intercollegiate, hosted by Western Carolina, from the Waynesville Country Club in Waynesville, N.C. ...


Softball

Softball Sweeps North Carolina A&T, 3-2 and 21-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 9, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team snapped a six-game losing streak by sweeping North Carolina A&T, 3-2 and 21-0, in a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City....


Men's Basketball

DeChellis To Remain At East Tennessee State

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 8, 2002) - East Tennessee State's head men's basketball coach, Ed DeChellis has withdrawn his name from consideration for the head coaching position at the College of Charleston. ...


Softball

Mamie "Peanut" Johnson To Appear at Tuesday's ETSU Softball Games

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 8, 2002) -- Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, living legend of the Negro Baseball League will appear at Tuesday's softball doubleheader between East Tennessee State and North Carolina A&T, 2 p.m. from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Falls To UNC Greensboro, 7-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 8, 2002) — The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell to UNC Greensboro, 7-0, Monday afternoon from the UNCG Tennis Courts in Greensboro, N.C. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Sweeps Georgia Southern With 5-4 Win

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 7, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's baseball team got out the brooms this afternoon at Cardinal Park, as freshman Michael Giroud (St. Petersburg, Fla.) went 4-for-4 and drove in three runs to lead the Buccaneers to a 5-4 win over the Eagles....


Softball

Softball Falls To Georgia Southern in Pitcher's Duel, 1-0

Statesboro, Ga. (Apr. 7, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team fell to the Gerogia Southern Eagles, 1-0, Saturday afternon from Eagle Field in Statesboro, Ga. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 67 Men's Tennis Defeats Georgia Southern, 7-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 7, 2002) -- The No. 67-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team ran their season-long winning streak to five by shutting out Georgia Southern, 7-0, in Southern Conference action Sunday afternoon from the ETSU Tennis Center in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Tennis

Georgia Southern Defeats Women's Tennis, 6-1

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 7, 2002) -- East Tennessee State fell to Georgia Southern, 6-1, in Southern Conference women's tennis action Sunday morning from the ETSU Tennis Center in Johnson City....


Baseball

Baseball Defeats Georgia Southern, 5-3, After Late-Inning Comeback

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 6, 2002) - East Tennessee State freshman outfielder Matt Traylor (Knoxville, Tenn.) recorded his second consecutive game-winning home run against Georgia Southern, leading the Bucs to a 5-3 victory over the Eagles after a two-run blast in the bottom of the ninth Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City....


Football

East Tennessee State Closes Out Spring Football Practice With Blue/Gold Game

Bristol, Tenn. (April 6, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's football team closed out its spring practice season with its annual Blue/Gold game, which was played at the Stone Castle at Tennessee High School in Bristol this afternoon. The Blue team defeated the Gold 16-6 in a contest that saw the offenses account for just one touchdown. ...


Softball

Softball Falls to Georgia Southern in Doubleheader

Statesboro, Ga. (Apr. 6, 2002) - East Tennessee State fell in both ends of a Southern Conference softball doubleheader, 5-1 and 11-3, Saturday afternoon from Eagle Field in Statesboro, Ga. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Falls To Western Carolina, 4-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 6, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State women's tennis dropped a tight match to Western Carolina, 4-3, in Southern Conference action Saturday afternoon from the WCU Reid Gym Courts in Cullowhee, N.C. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Baseball Upends Georgia Southern, 9-8

Johnson City, Tenn. (April 5, 2002) - Matt Traylor's (Knoxville, Tenn.) first collegiate home run in the bottom of the eighth inning was the difference tonight, as East Tennessee State ended a seven-game losing streak with a 9-8 win Southern Conference baseball win over Georgia Southern....


Men's Tennis

No. 67 East Tennessee State Men's Tennis Tops Wofford, 5-2

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 5, 2002) -- The No. 67-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team remained undefeated in conference play by defeating Wofford, 5-2, Friday afternoon from the ETSU Tennis Center in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Football

East Tennessee State Football Set For Annual Spring Game

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 4, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's football team will hold its annual spring game this Saturday, April 6 at noon....


Softball

Tennessee Tech Sweeps Softball Doubleheader From East Tennessee State

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 4, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team fell in both ends of a doubleheader against Tennessee Tech, 9-6 and 9-0, Thursday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

East Tennessee State-Tennessee Softball Games Postponed

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 4, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball doubleheader against Tennessee, scheduled for Monday, Apr. 8 at Metro-Kiwanis Park In Johnson City, Tenn., has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced....


Baseball

Tennessee Tops ETSU Baseball 6-1

Knoxville, Tenn. (Apr. 3, 2002) - Walter Sevilla went 2-for-4 with a double and a triple as the Tennessee Volunteers won their seventh consecutive non-conference game with a 6-1 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. ...


Baseball

Top-Ranked Clemson Drops East Tennessee State, 7-1, In Baseball Action

Clemson, S.C. (Apr. 2, 2002) - A solid performance from Clemson pitchers and back-to-back home runs proved to be the difference in a 7-1 victory over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night....


Men's Tennis

No. 59 Men's Tennis Shuts Out Appalachian State, 7-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Apr. 2, 2002) -- The No. 59-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team won their third-straight match, shutting out Southern Conference rival Appalachian State, 7-0, Tuesday afternoon from the ETSU Tennis Center in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

College of Charleston Defeats Softball, 8-5, in Series Finale

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 31, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team fell to College of Charleston, 8-5, in Southern Conference softball action Sunday afternoon from blustery Kiwanis Park in Johnson City. ...


Baseball

The Citadel Completes Sweep Of ETSU With 8-2 Win

Charleston, S.C. (March 30, 2002) - The Citadel scored runs in three consecutive innings to overcome an early East Tennessee State lead as the Bulldogs came away with an 8-2 Southern Conference baseball win this afternoon to complete the three-game sweep of the series. ...


Softball

Softball Splits Two With College of Charleston

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 30, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team split a rainy doubleheader with College of Charleston, falling 10-8 in game one then winning 3-2 in game two, Saturday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City....


Men's Tennis

No. 59 Men's Tennis Defeats Charlotte, 4-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 30, 2002) -- The No. 59-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team won their second-straight match, defeating Charlotte, 4-3, Saturday afternoon from the D.L. Phillips Tennis Complex in Charlotte, N.C....


Baseball

ETSU Victimized By No-Hit Gem At The Citadel, 6-0

Charleston, S.C. (March 29, 2002) - After getting only three hits last night, East Tennessee State's bats went completely quiet this evening in Charleston, as The Citadel's T.A. Fulmer spun a no-hit gem at the Bucs, leading the Bulldogs to a 6-0 Southern Conference baseball win. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 59 Men's Tennis Defeats Davidson, 6-1

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 29, 2002) -- The No. 59-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team got back on the winning track by defeating Southern Conference rival Davidson, 6-1, Friday afternoon from Covington Courts in Davidson, N.C....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Falls To Davidson, 7-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 29, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell to Southern Conference rival Davidson, 7-0, Friday afternoon from Covington Courts in Davidson, N.C....


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU Runners Compete At Florida Relays

Gainesville, Fla. (Mar. 29, 2002) - East Tennessee State's track team came up with another strong set of performances today at the 59th edition of the Florida Relays. ...


Baseball

Pitching Carries The Citadel Past ETSU, 3-2, In Baseball Action

Charleston, S.C. (March 28, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball team ran into a strong pitching effort here tonight, as three members of The Citadel's staff combined to three-hit the Bucs as the Bulldogs came away with a close 3-2 win in Southern Conference baseball action. ...


Men's Tennis

#59 Men's Tennis Falls To #61 Winthrop, 5-2

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 28, 2002) -- The No. 59-ranked East Tennessee State men's tennis team fell to No. 61-ranked Winthrop, 5-2, Thursday afternoon from Rock Hill, S.C....


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU Runners Turn In Strong Times At Florida Relays

Gainesville, Fla. (Mar. 28, 2002) - East Tennessee State's track team turned in some strong efforts tonight at the 59th edition of the Florida Relays in the Distance Carnival portion of the event. ...


Football

East Tennessee State Announces 2002 Football Schedule

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 27, 2002) - East Tennessee State University has announced its 2002 football schedule, which includes 12 regular season games for the first time in school history....


Softball

Softball Drops Two in Doubleheader Against South Carolina

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 27, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team fell in both ends of a doubleheader against South Carolina, 9-0 and 14-0, in softball action Wednesday night from Beckhan Field in Columbia, S.C. ...


Men's Tennis

#53 Buc Tennis Hands #70 Greensboro First SoCon Loss

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 26, 2002) - The 53rd-ranked East Tennessee State's men's tennis team earned a big Southern Conference victory Friday at the Memorial Center against #70 UNC Greensboro. The Bucs won 5-2 in a tough match, handing the Spartans their first SoCon loss of the season. ETSU improves to 7-5 overall and 3-0 in the Southern Conference while UNC Greensboro drops to 12-3 overall and 5-1 in the conference. ...


Women's Tennis

#61 Furman Shuts Out Lady Buc Tennis

Greenville, S.C. (March 26, 2002) - The No. 61 ranked Furman women's tennis team won its 36th consecutive conference match when the Lady Paladins defeated East Tennessee State 7-0 on Tuesday at Mickel Tennis Center. The victory moves Furman to 14-3 overall and 4-0 in the Southern Conference while ETSU drops to 1-14 overall and 0-3 in the conference. ...


Men's Tennis

#53 Men's Tennis Takes on #70 UNC Greensboro

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 25, 2002) - The 53rd-ranked East Tennessee State's men's tennis team (6-5, 2-0 SoCon) takes on #70 UNC Greensboro (12-2, 5-0 SoCon) in a big Southern Conference match up Tuesday, March 26th in Johnson City, Tenn. at 2:30 p.m. at the ETSU Tennis Center. ...


Baseball

Binghamton Sweeps East Tennessee State In Baseball

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 24, 2002) - After seeing East Tennessee State get 20 hits on Saturday, Binghamton pitching limited ETSU to 13 hits in two games on Sunday, sweeping a double header from the Bucs by scores of 4-2 and 9-6. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golf Finishes 12th in Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 24, 2002) -- East Tennessee State junior men's golfer Adam Riddering (Maple Grove, Minn.) fired a final-round even-par 72 to finish in a tie for ninth at 1-over-par and lead the Bucs to a 12th place finish in the Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational, hosted by Georgia Southern University, Sunday afternoon from Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, Ga....


Softball

Softball Falls to Chattanooga in Series Finale, 5-0

Chattanooga, Tenn. (Mar. 24, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team fell to Chattanooga, 5-0, in the finale of a three-game Southern Conference series from Frost field in Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Loses to Dayton

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 24, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team (1-13) lost 5-2 to the University of Dayton Flyers (12-2) Sunday afternoon at the ETSU Tennis Center. The Lady Bucs started the day off by winning the doubles point but Dayton would take five singles wins to earn the victory. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Baseball Pounds Binghamton, 15-1

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 23, 2002) - East Tennessee State broke out of its four-game losing streak in a big way this afternoon, pounding out a season-high 20 hits and getting a complete-game performance from Donnie Sharp (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) as the Buccaneers took a 15-1 win over Binghamton in the first of a three-game series at Cardinal Park. ...


Football

ETSU Football Completes First Full Scrimmage Of Spring Practice

Head Coach Paul Hamilton's thoughts on Friday night's football scrimmage. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golf in 11th After First Two Rounds of Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 23, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team is in 11th place after the first two rounds of the Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational, hosted by Georgia Southern University, Saturday from Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, Ga. ...


Softball

Softball Splits Two With Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 23, 2002)-- East Tennessee State fell 9-1 but then prevailed 3-1 to split a doubleheader against Southern Conference rival Chattanooga Saturday afternoon at Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Men's Tennis

#53 Men's Tennis Loses Close One to Charleston Southern

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 23, 2002) - The 53rd-ranked East Tennessee State's men's tennis team dropped to 6-5 on Saturday after losing to Charleston Southern in a close one, 4-3, at the ETSU Tennis Center. ETSU split the singles matches with Charleston Southern and CSU won the doubles point. ...


Women's Tennis

Appalachian State Defeats Women's Tennis, 5-2

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 23, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team (1-12, 0-3 SoCon) lost 5-2 to Southern Conference opponent, Appalachian State (4-7, 1-2 SoCon), on a cool Sunday afternoon at the ETSU Tennis Center. Sophomore Jessica Irey (Clewiston, Fla.) and freshman Gemma Halim (Jakarta, Indonesia) scored the wins for the Bucs in conference play today. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track Earns Several Wins at Clemson Relays

Clemson, S.C. (March 23, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's track and field team continued their outdoor season by taking part in the Clemson Relays at Clemson University this weekend. The women's team claimed three victories while the men took home the 5000-meter run win. ...


Men's Tennis

#53 Bucs Defeat Tennessee Tech Tennis, 5-2

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 22, 2002) - The 53rd-ranked East Tennessee State's men's tennis team improves to 6-4 on the season after defeating Tennessee Tech, 5-2, in the Memorial Center Friday afternoon. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Drops One to Tennessee Tech

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 22, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team dropped to 1-11 today with a loss to Tennessee Tech by the score of 6-1 in the Memorial Center Friday evening. ...


Men's Tennis

Tennis Teams in Action at Home This Weekend

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 21, 2002) -East Tennessee State's men's and women's tennis teams will be in action at home outdoors this weekend at the ETSU Tennis Center. The weekend begins with a doubleheader against Tennessee Tech beginning at 1:30 p.m. with the men's team. On Saturday the women will start play at noon against Southern Conference opponent Appalachian State and the men take on Charleston Southern at 3:00 p.m. that day. The women will finish the weekend by taking on the University of Dayton at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. ...


Women's Tennis

Tennis Teams in Action at Home This Weekend

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 21, 2002) -East Tennessee State's men's and women's tennis teams will be in action at home outdoors this weekend at the ETSU Tennis Center. The weekend begins with a doubleheader against Tennessee Tech beginning at 1:30 p.m. with the men's team. On Saturday the women will start play at noon against Southern Conference opponent Appalachian State and the men take on Charleston Southern at 3:00 p.m. that day. The women will finish the weekend by taking on the University of Dayton at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. ...


Baseball

Middle Tennessee State Slugs Its Way Past ETSU, 10-4

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (March 20, 2002) - For the second straight game, East Tennessee State's baseball team saw Middle Tennessee State score early and often, as the Blue Raiders swept the two-game series with a 10-4 win over the Buccaneers this afternoon....


Softball

ETSU Softball Players Earn SoCon Player of the Week Honors

Asheville, N.C. (March 20, 2002) - East Tennessee State's softball team had a pair of players honored by the Southern Conference when freshman Danielle Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named the Player of the Week for March 18 and freshman Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named the Pitcher of the Week for March 11....


Softball

East Tennessee State Softball Games With Gardner-Webb Cancelled

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 20, 2002) - Today's scheduled softball doubleheader between East Tennessee State and Gardner-Webb at Metro Kiwanis Park in Johnson City has been called off due to rain....


Baseball

ETSU Comeback Falls Short At Middle Tennessee State In 10-8 Loss

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (March 19, 2002) - Middle Tennessee State jumped off to a hot start against East Tennessee State, notching an early 7-0 lead before hanging on to outlast the Bucs, 10-8, in baseball action tonight. ...


Softball

East Tennessee State Softball Games Cancelled

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 18, 2002) - Tomorrow's scheduled softball doubleheader between East Tennessee State and Eastern Kentucky at Metro Kiwanis Park in Johnson City has been called off due to rain....


Women's Tennis

ETSU-WCU Women's Tennis Match Postponed

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 18, 2002) - The women's tennis match between East Tennessee State and Western Carolina University that was originally scheduled for today has been postponed due to rain. The match has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Western Carolina. ...


Baseball

UNCG Pitching Too Much For ETSU In 9-1 Loss To Spartans

Greensboro, N.C. (Mar. 17, 2002) - UNC Greensboro's Jay Metzger pitched a complete-game six-hitter to lead the Spartans to a 9-1 Southern Conference baseball win over East Tennessee State....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Finishes in Tenth in the Hatter Spring Fling

Daytona Beach, Fla. (March 17, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's golf team finished tied for tenth with the University of Montana to finish the Hatter Spring Fling hosted by Stetson University. ...


Softball

UNCG Softball Slides Past ETSU, 7-5

Greensboro, NC (March 17, 2002) — UNCG third baseman Penny Thompson hit a two-run blast in the bottom of the fifth inning to help UNC Greensboro claim a 7-5 victory over East Tennessee State in Southern Conference softball action this afternoon in Greensboro, NC. The Spartans win the third game in the three-game series, and take their first SoCon victory to move to 18-13-1 overall and 1-2 in the league. ETSU falls to 12-11 and 2-1 in the SoCon. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Defeats Georgia State, 4-3

Atlanta, Ga. (March 16, 2002) - East Tennessee State's men's tennis team improved to 5-4 on the season with a 4-3 win over Georgia State on Saturday. ...


Women's Tennis

#74 Va. Tech Defeats ETSU Women's Tennis, 6-1

Blacksburg, Va. (March 17, 2002) -The 74th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies defeated East Tennessee State 6-1 Sunday afternoon at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center. ...


Baseball

Big Innings Carry UNCG Past East Tennessee State, 14-8

Greensboro, N.C. (March 16, 2002) - It was one of those days for the East Tennessee State pitching staff, as UNC Greensboro jumped on Buccaneer pitching early, piling up an 13-2 lead after three innings on the way to a 14-8 Southern Conference baseball win over ETSU....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Team in Fourth at Hatter Spring Fling

Daytona Beach, Fla. (March 16, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's women's golf team is tied for fourth place with the University of Wisconsin at the Hatter Spring Fling hosted by Stetson University. ...


Softball

ETSU Softball Sweeps UNCG and Sets New School Record

Greensboro, NC (March 16, 2002) — Centerfielder Danielle Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.) went 4-of-7 with four RBI and two home runs over two games to lead East Tennessee State to a sweep over UNC Greensboro in a Southern Conference softball doubleheader this afternoon in Greensboro, NC. ETSU set a new school record for runs in a 13-2 win over the Spartans in game one, and held off a late UNCG rally in the second game for a 4-3 victory. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track Begins Outdoor Season at Georgia Relays

Athens, Ga. (March 16, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's track and field team began their outdoor season by taking part in the Georgia Relays in Athens, Ga. hosted by the University of Georgia this weekend. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Holds On For 9-8 Baseball Win Over UNCG

Greensboro, N.C. (March 15, 2002) - East Tennessee State built a 9-2 lead and then held off a late UNC Greensboro rally as the Buccaneers took a 9-8 SoCon baseball win over the Spartans....


Women's Tennis

ETSU Swept By Charleston, 7-0

Charleston, S.C. (March 15, 2002) - The College of Charleston women's tennis team swept East Tenessee State 7-0 Friday afternoon at Silcox Courts. ...


Football

East Tennessee State To Play Spring Football Game In Bristol

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 14, 2002) - East Tennessee State University's football team will play its annual spring game in Stone Castle Stadium in Bristol....


Softball

Softball Sweeps Elon in Doubleheader, 4-3 and 7-5

Elon College, N.C. (Mar. 14, 2002) -- Danielle Spetar (Konxville, Tenn.) rapped four hits and Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) pitched her way to a victory and a save as East Tennessee State slipped past Elon for a doubleheader sweep, 4-3 in eight innings and 7-5, Thursday afternoon at East Field in Elon College, N.C. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Baseball Game Cancelled

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 12, 2002) - Today's scheduled baseball game between East Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech at Cardinal Park in Johnson City has been called off due to rain....


Men's Golf

Men's Golf in Finishes Tied for Ninth in Seminole Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team finished tied for ninth after Tuesday's final round of the Florida State Seminole Intercollegiate from Golden Eagle Country Club in Tallahassee, Fla....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Finishes Eighth in Bradford Creek Spring Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State women's golf shot their best round of the tournament Tuesday to finish eighth in the Bradford Creek Spring Invitational, hosted by East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C....


Men's Golf

Men's Golf in Tenth After First Round of Seminole Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 11, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team is in 10th place after the first round of the Florida State Seminole Intercollegiate from Golden Eagle Country Club in Tallahassee, Fla....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf in Tenth Place After First Two Rounds of Bradford Creek Spring Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 11, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State women's golf team is in 10th place following Monday's first two rounds of the Bradford Creek Spring Invitational, hosted by East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C....


Baseball

Wofford Completes Three-Game Sweep Of Bucs, 12-4

Spartanburg, S.C. (Mar. 10, 2002) - Wofford's Tony Carbone was 4-of-4 with three RBI to finish the weekend 9-of-10 at the plate as Wofford posted its first-ever three-game sweep of a Southern Conference series with a 12-4 victory over East Tennessee State this afternoon at Duncan Park in Spartanburg, S.C. ...


Softball

Softball Finishes Third in Western Kentucky Spring Fling

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 10, 2002) -- East Tennessee State softball completed the Western Kentucky University/Ramada Inn Spring Fling by falling to Bradley, 9-1, and defeating Morehead State, 8-5, Sunday from Bowling Green, Ky. ...


Women's Tennis

Wofford Shuts Out Women's Tennis

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 10, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team (1-6, 0-1 SoCon) dropped their first Southern Conference match, 7-0, to the Wofford Lady Terriers (5-5, 2-0 SoCon) on a cold Sunday afternoon. ...


Baseball

Bucs Drop Doubleheader At Wofford In SoCon Baseball Opener

Spartanburg, S.C. (Mar. 9, 2002) - Wofford rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth to take a 5-3 victory over East Tennessee State in the first game of a doubleheader before completing the sweep with a 13-3 win in game two this afternoon at Duncan Park in Spartanburg, S.C. ...


Softball

Softball Defeats Morehead State, 7-5, in Third Game of Western Kentucky Spring Fling

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team continued their solid play, defeating the Morehead State Eagles, 7-5, in their third game on Friday in the Western Kentucky University/Ramada Inn Spring Fling from Bowling Greek, Ky....


Softball

Softball Falls to Western Kentucky, 8-2, In Western Kentucky Spring Fling

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2002) -- East Tennessee State softball fell to host Western Kentucky in their first game on Saturday in the Western Kentucky University/Ramada Inn Spring Fling from Bowling Green, Ky....


Women's Tennis

Ball State Defeats Women's Tennis, 7-0

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 9, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team (1-5) lost to the Ball State Cardinals (7-2), 7-0, in a match that started outdoors at the Varsity Tennis Courts and had to be moved inside the Memorial Center due to rain. Singles matches had to be moved indoors. ...


Softball

Softball Splits First Two Games in Western Kentucky Spring Fling

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 8, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team defeated Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 3-2, and fell to Bradley, 8-0, Friday in the first two games of the Western Kentucky/Ramada Inn Spring Fling from Bowling Green, Ky....


Men's Tennis

Texas Tech Defeats Men's Tennis in HEB Tournament

Corpus Christi, Texas (March 8, 2002) -East Tennessee State's men's tennis team lost in the first round of the H. E. B Collegiate Team Tournament during a Friday morning match against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 4-0. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis in HEB Tournament This Weekend

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 7, 2002) -East Tennessee State's men's tennis team heads to Corpus Christi, Texas to compete in the H.E.B Championships being held from Friday, March 8th through Sunday, March 10th at the H.E.B Tennis Center and the Corpus Christi Country Club. ...


Football

East Tennessee State Adds Wilkes As Assistant Coach

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 6, 2002) - East Tennessee State University football head coach Paul Hamilton has announced that Steve Wilkes has been added to his staff as an assistant coach. In addition to the hiring of Wilkes, Hamilton also announced that current ETSU assistant Billy Taylor will be elevated to Co-Defensive Coordinator along with Wilkes. Wilkes will also serve as defensive backfield coach. ...


Baseball

Baseball Falls to No. 5 Georgia Tech, 6-5, in 10 Innings

Atlanta (Mar. 5, 2002) -- A one-out sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning broke a 5-5 tie and gave fifth-ranked Georgia Tech (10-1) a 6-5 win over visiting East Tennessee State (5-5) on Tuesday afternoon from Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. ...


Softball

Vandergriff Named Southern Conference Softball Player-of-the-Week

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 5, 2002) -- East Tennessee State sophomore pitcher/shortstop Tiffany Vandergriff (Sale Creek, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Softball Player of the Week for her performance in the University of Georgia Bulldog Invitational from Feb. 22-24. ...


Softball

Softball Sweeps Tennessee Wesleyan in First Home Games of the Season

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 5, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State softball team defeated the Tennessee Wesleyan Lady Bulldogs, 9-1 and 6-2, in their first home games of the season Tuesday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Basketball

Ashley Reed Named to Southern Conference All-Freshman Team

Johnson City, Tenn. (Mar. 4, 2002) -- East Tennessee State Lady Buc freshman guard Ashley Reed (Barrackville, W.Va.) was named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team, named at the Mountain Dew Southern Conference Women's Basketball Championships from Charleston, S.C. ...


Women's Soccer

Soccer Signs Two More Athletes

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 4, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's soccer program adds two more student-athletes to their 2002 roster. Head coach Heather Henson announced the addition of Kerri Burke (Raleigh, N. C.) and Leslie Lopez (Mechanicsville, Va.) to the Buccaneer team. ...


Baseball

ETSU Takes Baseball Series Against Indiana With 8-4 Win

Kingsport, Tenn. (March 3, 2002) - East Tennessee State took and early lead and got some strong pitching from Trevor Smith (Newport, Tenn.) as the Bucs took an 8-4 win over Indiana. ...


Baseball

ETSU-Indiana Baseball Game Cancelled

Kingsport, Tenn. (March 2, 2002) - The ETSU-Indiana baseball game scheduled for today has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The Buccaneers (4-4) and the Hoosiers (3-1) will play their third game of the series Sunday, March 3rd, at noon in Kingsport, Tenn. at Hunter Wright Stadium....


Baseball

Baseball Splits Doubleheader with Indiana

Kingsport, Tenn. (March 1, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball team (4-4) split a doubleheader with the Indiana University Hoosiers (3-3) in Kingsport, Tenn. at Hunter Wright Park on Friday. The Bucs took the first game, 10-7 then the Hoosiers took game two, 12-4. ...


Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Falls to College of Charleston, 76-75, in Overtime Thriller

Charleston, S.C. (Mar. 1, 2002) -- College of Charleston's Mike Benton blocked a game-winning shot attempt by East Tennessee State's Tiras Wade with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime to secure a dramatic 76-75 Cougars' victory Friday in the nightcap of the quarterfinal round of the 2002 Mountain Dew Southern Conference Championships before a crowd of 5,859 at the North Charleston Coliseum. ...


Baseball

Indiana-ETSU Baseball Schedule Change

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2002) - Due to inclement weather predicted for this weekend, Friday's game between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and the Indiana University Hoosiers will now be a doubleheader starting at 1:00 pm. Saturday's game is still scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in Kingsport, Tenn. at Hunter Wright Park. ...


Men's Basketball

Childress, Wadood Earn More SoCon Honors

Asheville, N. C. (Feb. 28, 2001) - East Tennessee State's men's basketball team had two players named to the 2001-2002 Southern Conference Sports Media Association's All-SoCon team. Senior Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) was named to the first team while sophomore Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) was named to the second team by the conference media. ...


Women's Basketball

College of Charleston Defeats Lady Bucs, 85-65, in the First Round of the Mountain Dew Southern Conference Women's Basketball Championships

Charleston, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2002) -- The College of Charleston Cougars outscored the East Tennessee State 49-29 in the first half and never looked back, defeating the Lady Bucs, 85-65, in the first Round of the Mountain Dew Southern Conference Women's Basketball Championships, Thursday night from McAlister Field House in Charleston, S.C. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golf Finishes Seventh in Puerto Rico Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf finished seventh after shooting a final-round 300 in Tuesday in the Puerto Rico Classic from the Rio Del Mar Country Club River Course in San Juan, Puerto Rico....


Men's Basketball

Childress, Wadood, Wade Earn All-SoCon Honors

Charleston, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2002) - East Tennessee State's men's basketball team had three of its players honored today when the Southern Conference announced the 2001-02 All-League and All-Freshman teams. Senior Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) and sophomore Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) were both named first team All-Southern Conference by the league's coaches and freshman Tiras Wade (Tampa, Fla.) was selected to the All-Freshman team by the league's sports information directors. ...


Softball

East Tennessee State-Elon Softball Games Postponed

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2002) -- The softball doubleheader between East Tennessee State and Elon, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. has been postponed due to inclement weather in Elon College, N.C. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golf Moves Up to Sixth After Second Round of Puerto Rico Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team improved their first round score by seven strokes, moving up to sixth on the leaderboard after the second round of the Puerto Rico Classic from the Rio Del Mar Country Club River Course in San Juan, Puerto Rico....


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Basketball Ranked 17th In Nation

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2002) - On the strength of an eight-game winning streak, East Tennessee State's men's basketball team has moved up to No. 17 in the nation in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll....


Men's Basketball

DeChellis, Childress Earn SoCon Accolades

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2002) - East Tennessee State's men's basketball team took two of the three Southern Conference basketball awards announced today as senior Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Player of the Year and head coach Ed DeChellis was named the Coach of the Year....


Baseball

Baseball Sweeps North Carolina A & T

Kingsport, Tenn. (February 24, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball (3-3) took the third game of their series against the North Carolina A & T Aggies (5-14) in 11 innings 5-4 on Sunday afternoon in Kingsport, Tenn. at Hunter Wright Stadium. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golf Tied for Ninth After First Round of Puerto Rico Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team is in a tie for ninth with Oklahoma at 7-over-par after the first round of the Puerto Rico Classic from the Rio Del Mar Country Club River Course in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ...


Softball

Softball Splits Two in Final Day of Bulldog Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer softball team defeated Appalachian State, 4-3, and then fell to Georgia, 11-0, in the final two games in the University of Georgia Bulldog Invitational, Sunday afternoon from Athens, Ga. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Shut Out By #32 Wake Forest

Winston-Salem, N. C. (February 24, 2002) - East Tennessee State's men's tennis (2-2) was shut out by Wake Forest (6-1) 7-0 Sunday afternoon at the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Center. The Demon Deacons won two out of the three doubles match and swept the singles competition. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Loses to Gardner Webb, 6-1

Boiling Springs, N. C. (February 24, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team (1-2) was defeated by the Gardner Webb Bulldogs (3-4) Saturday afternoon 6-1 at Gardner Webb University. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball Wins Doubleheader

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 23, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball team (2-3) won their first games of the season in a doubleheader against the North Carolina A & T Aggies (5-13) by the scores of 6-1 and 8-7 in Kingsport, Tenn. at Hunter Wright Stadium. ...


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Wins Eighth Straight, Ties For North Division Championship

Boone, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2002) - East Tennessee State's men's basketball team remained perfect in February, winning its eighth straight game by downing Appalachian State, 79-72, in the regular season finale for both squads. The win, coupled with Davidson's upset loss at VMI, gave the Bucs a share of the North Division regular season championship in the Southern Conference with the Wildcats and also clinched the No. 2 seed in next week's Socon Tournament in Charleston, S.C. ...


Softball

Softball Wins Two at Bulldog Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2002) -- The East Tennessee softball team won their first two games of the season, defeating Marshall, 6-3, and defeating Southern Conference rival Appalachian State, 7-0, Saturday from the University of Georgia Bulldog Invitational from Athens, Ga....


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track Teams Conclude Action at Southern Conference Indoor Championships

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's and women's track teams both finished fifth in the Southern Conference Indoor Championships, that concluded Saturday afternoon from Memorial Center in Johnson City. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to Davidson on Senior Day, 72-68

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2002) -- The Davidson Wildcats spoiled Senior Day at East Tennessee State, defeating the Lady Bucs in the regular-season finale, 72-68, Saturday afternoon from Brooks Gym in Johnson City. ...


Softball

Softball Falls in First Two Games of Bulldog Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2002) - The East Tennessee State softball team fell to Marshall, 3-2, and host University of Georgia, 7-0, Friday in the first two games of the University of Georgia Invitational, Friday from Athens, Ga. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Men's Track in First Place in SoCon Indoor Meet

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 22, 2002) - The Southern Conference Indoor Championships concluded its first day with the East Tennessee men in first place and the women in fifth. Junior Charvin Clark (Ellenwood, Ga.) won the SoCon long jump title and provisionally qualified for the NCAA Nationals by jumping 25' 0.50" (7.63m). This mark also tied Clark for the 12th best jump in the nation. ...


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Adds Local Athletes

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 22, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's soccer program added three more players to its roster for the 2002 season. Alexandra Mansy (Johnson City, Tenn.), Sunny Ricker (Greeneville, Tenn.) and Ruth Anne Hollowell (Greeneville, Tenn.) will be playing for the Bucs in the fall. "We are proud to have these local girls commit to our program," said head coach Heather Henson . ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Baseball Set To Open Home Season

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2002) - East Tennessee State's baseball team is set to open the home portion of its 2002 schedule this weekend when the Bucs will host North Carolina A&T in a three-game series. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and a single game on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU Hosts SoCon Indoor Meet This Weekend

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 21, 2002) - East Tennessee State University will host the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field meet starting Friday, Feb. 22 and ending Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Memorial Center. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers Finish Second at Charleston Southern Kickoff Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2002) - The East Tennessee State men's golf team shot a final round 290 to finish second in the Charleston Southern Kickoff Classic form Coosaw Creek Country Club in Charleston, S.C....


Men's Basketball

Childress Earns Second Straight SoCon Player of the Week Honors

Asheville, N.C. (Feb. 19, 2001) - Senior Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) was named the co-Southern Conference men's basketball Player of the Week today for the second straight week and third overall this season....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to Furman, 66-54

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2002) - Furman took a 32-22 lead into halftime and never let that lead go lower than nine as the Lady Paladins defeated the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs, 66-54, Tuesday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golf in Third Place After First Round of Charleston Southern Kickoff Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State men's golfers are in third place in an 18 team field after the first round of the Charleston Southern University Kickoff Classic, Monday from Coosaw Creek Country Club in Charleston, S.C. ...


Men's Basketball

Childress Scores 24 To Pace East Tennessee State To 78-67 Win, Seventh Straight Triumph

Greenville, S.C. (Feb. 18, 2002) -- Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) scored a game high 24 points and led hot shooting East Tennessee State to its seventh straight win with a 78-67 triumph over Furman Monday night at Timmons Arena. ...


Softball

Softball Falls in First Games of Gamecock Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2002) - The East Tennessee State Buccaneer softball team fell in their first two games of the University of South Carolina Gamecock Invitational, falling to Jacksonville State, 2-0, and to Tennessee Tech, 5-0, Saturday from Columbia, S.C. ...


Softball

Softball Drops Final Two Games of Gamecock Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2002) - The East Tennessee State softball team fell to Alabama-Birmingham, 4-1, and host University of South Carolina, 8-0, In the final two games of the Gamecock Invitational from Columbia, S.C. ...


Baseball

South Carolina Powers Past East Tennessee State, 14-5

Columbia, S.C. (Feb. 17, 2002) - In the final game of the three-game series, South Carolina again unleashed a powerful attack, belting out 16 hits, including four home runs, as the Gamecocks completed the series sweep with a 14-5 win over East Tennessee State. ...


Men's Tennis

#75 Bucs Shut Out VMI Men's Tennis

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 17, 2002) -The 75th-ranked East Tennessee State's men's tennis team (2-1) swept the VMI Keydets (0-4) 7-0 on Sunday morning at the Memorial Center. Three Buc newcomers earned their first singles wins today. ...


Men's Tennis

#75 Bucs Tennis Defeats Citadel, 6-1

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 17, 2002) - The 75th-ranked East Tennessee State University men's tennis team won for the second time in the same day on Sunday afternoon by downing the Citadel Bulldogs 6-1. ...


Baseball

South Carolina Comes Back To Defeat East Tennessee State, 7-4

Columbia, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2002) - Jon Coutlangus hit a three-run fifth inning home run Saturday to power South Carolina to a come from behind 7-4 win over East Tennessee State....


Men's Basketball

Childress Has Record Night To Lead East Tennessee Past Western Carolina, 91-77

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2002) - Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) made his final game in Memorial Center a memorable one, as the senior guard scored 42 points in his final appearance in the Mini-Dome to lead the Buccaneers to a 91-77 win over Western Carolina....


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track Team Competes in Tennessee Indoor Invitational

Knoxville, Tenn. (February 15, 2002) - East Tennessee State's track and field team took part in the Tennessee Indoor Invitational at the Stokely Athletic Center hosted by the University of Tennessee. The Bucs earned several top-10 finishes along the way. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to UNC Greensboro, 91-58

Greensboro, N.C. (Feb. 16, 2002) -- UNC Greensboro used a 30-2 run in the second half to blow open the game and take a 91-58 victory over East Tennessee State Saturday afternoon from Greensboro, N.C....


Baseball

East Tennessee Falls In Baseball Opener At South Carolina, 14-2

Columbia, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2002) - It was a tough first day on the diamond for East Tennessee State's baseball team, as the Bucs were handed a 14-2 loss by fifth-ranked South Carolina in the season opener for ETSU....


General News

Student-Athletes Take Part In Bucs Love Books Service Project

A number of East Tennessee State student-athletes took some time away from their schedules and traveled to Woodland Elementary School for the Bucs Love Books service project. It was launched on Feb. 14th as a part of Woodland's Reading is Fundamental Day. RIF Day takes place each year to provide a book to each student grades K-5 that they can keep and take home. The program encourages students to read more often and promotes parental involvement in reading daily with their child. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Freshmen Win at Valentine Invitational

Boone, N. C. (February 14, 2002) - East Tennessee State's track teams took part in the Valentine's Day Invitational hosted by Appalachian State University on Thursday. Freshman runners had all three ETSU victories during the meet....


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Rolls Past UNC Greensboro, 90-76

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2002) - East Tennessee State men's basketball team continued its hot late season play, racking up its fifth straight win and climbing into second-place in the SoCon North Division as the Bucs raced past UNC Greensboro, 90-76. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Win Second Straight, Defeat Western Carolina, 73-59

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs found their touch from the outside in the second half and pulled away from the Western Carolina Lady Catamounts, winning, 73-59, Monday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn. The victory is ETSU head coach Karen Kemp 's 100th at the helm of the Lady Bucs....


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Upends Davidson, 85-78

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2002) - Senior Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) hit the 30-point mark for the second straight time at home, this time coming up with a career-high 36 points to lead East Tennessee State to an 85-78 win over Davidson....


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Addo Improves in the 800 Meters

Blacksburg, Va. (February 9, 2002) - ETSU sprinter Roseline Addo (Newbury, England) improved on her personal best in the 800m this weekend at the Virginia Tech Challenge held at the Rector Fieldhouse on the Virginia Tech campus. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Buc Basketball Makes Late Run to Defeat College of Charleston, 82-79

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs closed the game on a 7-0 run in the last 1:33 of the game to defeat the College of Charleston Cougars, 82-79, Saturday afternoon from Memorial Center in Johnson City....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Signs Three for 2002 Season

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 8, 2002) - East Tennessee State head soccer coach Heather Henson has announced that Erin Ashton (New Bern, N. C.), Meghan Morris (Bowie, Md.) and Catherine Olsen (Thurmont, Md.) signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Bucs in 2002. "I am thrilled to add these dynamic players to our ETSU squad," said Coach Henson. ...


Football

East Tennessee State Announces Football 2002 Recruiting Class

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2002) - East Tennessee State University football head coach Paul Hamilton and his staff announced today the commitment of 25 players to join the Buccaneer football program for the 2002 season. The group includes 20 freshmen and five transfers and is highlighted by a strong group of 11 players from Tennessee. ...


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Finishes Fifth in Florida International Championship

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2002) - Senior Mimmie Dymling (Sollentuna, Sweden) had a career-best second-place finish, leading the East Tennessee State women's golf team to fifth place in the Florida International Championship from Miami, Fla....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Earns First Victory of Season

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 5, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team (1-1) defeated the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (0-1) Tuesday night to earn their first team victory of the season. Four Bucs also earned their first season victories. ...


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Holds Off Western Carolina For Third Straight Win, 86-76

Cullowhee, N.C. (Feb. 4, 2002) - Junior Ryan Lawson (Rogersville, Tenn.) scored a career-high 32 points to lead East Tennessee State to an 86-76 victory over Western Carolina Monday night at the Ramsey Activity Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Drop Nailbiter to Appalachian State, 77-74

Boone, N.C. (Feb. 4, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Lady Buc basketball team lost their second straight heartbreaker, this time falling to Appalachian State, 77-74, Monday night from the Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, N.C. ...


Women's Tennis

#6 Lady Vols Tennis Shuts Out Bucs

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 3, 2002) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team (0-1) dropped their season opener 7-0 to the sixth-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols (3-1) at the Memorial Center on Sunday. ...


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Steamrolls Georgia Southern, 100-65

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2002) - Senior Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) scored a career-high 35 points to lead East Tennessee State to a 100-65 win over Georgia Southern in men's basketball action....


Men's Tennis

#4 Tennessee Defeats ETSU Men's Tennis 6-1

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 2, 2002) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team dropped their season opener to fourth-ranked Tennessee (4-0), 6-1, in Knoxville, Tenn. at the Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center on the UT campus. ...


Men's Tennis

Buc Tennis Defeats #72 Memphis,4-3

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 2, 2002) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team earned their first victory this season over the 72nd-ranked Memphis Tigers at the Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Saturday night. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Will Host #6 Tennessee on Sunday

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 2, 2002) - Due to a last-minute addition, the East Tennessee State University women's tennis team will host the 6th-ranked Tennessee on Sunday, February 3, 2002 at 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Center. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Track Teams Run Well at McCravy Meet

Johnson City, Tenn. (February 2, 2002) - The East Tennessee State University men's track and field team competed in the Rod McCravy Memorial Track and Field Meet in Lexington, Ky., hosted by the University of Kentucky. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall Victim To Georgia Southern Comeback, Fall 84-80 In Overtime

Statesboro, Ga. (Feb. 2, 2002) - Georgia Southern mounted a second half comeback to claim an 84-80 overtime Southern Conference victory over East Tennessee State....


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Gets First SoCon Road Win, Runs Past VMI, 96-77

Lexington, Va. (January 30, 2002) - Jerald Fields (Gainesville, Fla.) scored a career-high 27 points and Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) added 22 points, a career-high 17 rebounds and four steals to lead East Tennessee State to a 96-77 thrashing of VMI....


Women's Basketball

Chattanooga Defeats Lady Bucs, 75-47

Chattanooga, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2002) -- Chattanooga scored the first 13 points of the game and never looked back as the Lady Mocs defeated te Lady Bucs, 75-47, Monday night at The McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Baseball Picked Seventh In Preseason Poll

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2001) - East Tennessee State's baseball team has been selected for a seventh-place finish in the 2002 Southern Conference baseball season in polls released today by the conference....


Men's Basketball

Chattanooga Downs East Tennessee State, 66-61

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2002) - Poor free throw shooting and a 23-point afternoon by Chattanooga's Toot Young was enough for the Mocs to come into Johnson City and come away with a 66-61 win over East Tennessee State in men's Southern Conference basketball action....


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Freshman Runner Breaks Own Record

Chapel Hill, N.C. (January 26, 2002) - Freshman sprinter Chantelle Vernon (Markham, Ontario) broke her own record of 7.64 seconds during the preliminaries of the 60m dash by .01 seconds at the Blue Heaven Rumble hosted by the University of North Carolina....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Snap Seven-Game Losing Streak by Defeating Wofford, 78-67

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2002) -- The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs held off a second half rally by Wofford by closing the game on a 17-7 run to defeat the Lady Terriers, 78-67, Saturday afternoon from Memorial Center....


Women's Soccer

Soccer Team Receives National Academic Honor

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2002) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team was honored recently by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and recognized as a "College Team Academic Award Winner". They are one of only 63 Division I institutions whose soccer program received this award. ...


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Rolls Past Wofford, 71-58

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2002) - Led by senior Dimeco Childress' (Columbia, Tenn.) 20 points, East Tennessee State snapped a two-game losing streak, taking a 71-58 win over Wofford in Southern Conference men's basketball action....


Softball

Softball Picked to Finish Fifth in Southern Conference Preseason Poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2002) - The Southern Conference softball coaches and sports information directors have voted the East Tennessee State softball team fifth in the conference in both preseason polls announced Wednesday. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Vernon Named SoCon Athlete of the Week

Asheville, N.C. - Chantelle Vernon , freshman from Markham, Ontario, was named Southern Conference Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 23, 2002 due to her performance at the Second Appalachian Indoor Meet on January 19. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to Davidson, 103-88

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Jan. 22, 2002)- Davidson took a 13-point halftime lead after shooting 80 percent in the first stanza, and ETSU could not recover, falling to the Wildcats, 103-88, Tuesday night in Southern Conference women's basketball action before a crowd of 478 fans at Belk Arena in Davidson, N.C. ...


Men's Basketball

Davidson Holds Off Late ETSU Rally To Defeat The Bucs, 73-66.

Davidson, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2002) - Davidson jumped out to a big second half lead and then held off an ETSU rally as the Wildcats handed the Bucs a 73-66 Southern Conference men's basketball loss. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Freshman Runner Breaks Another School Record

Boone, N.C. - In her second collegiate race, freshman Chantelle Vernon (Markham, Ontario) breaks the ETSU 55m record with a 6.90 at the Second Appalachian Indoor Meet. The previous record was a 7.12 held by Beverly Dalton set in 1992....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to Furman, 67-64, as Second Half Comeback Falls Short

Greeneville, S.C. (Jan. 19, 2001)-- After trailing at the half, 41-26, the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs made a valiant comeback, but fell short as Furman escaped with a 67-64 victory Saturday afternoon from Timmons Arena in Greenville, S.C....


Men's Basketball

UNC Greensboro Defeats Men's Basketball, 104-92

Greensboro, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2001)- ETSU sophomore forward Jerald Fields had a career-game with 20 points and 12 rebounds, but it was not enough to defeat UNC Greensboro, who came away with a 104-92 victory over the Bucs, Monday night from Fleming Gym in Greensboro, N.C. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to UNC Greensboro, 77-50

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2002) - UNC Greensboro forced the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs into 26 turnovers, paving the way to a 77-50 victory over ETSU in Southern Conference action Monday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City....


Men's Tennis

Snow Volleys Ends on Sunday

The ETSU Snow Volleys doubles tournament ended Sunday in the Memorial Center. Here are the winners from each category. ...


Women's Basketball

Western Carolina Downs Lady Bucs, 85-79

Cullowhee, N.C. (Jan. 12, 2002) - ETSU sophomore foreward Lauren Trantham (Asheville, N.C.) scored a career-high 20 points, but it was not enough as Western Carolina defeated the Lady Bucs 85-79 Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference action at the Ramsey Activity Center in Cullowhee, N.C. ...


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Holds Off VMI, 101-90

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2002) - Playing at home for the first time in 10 days, East Tennessee State's men's basketball team took advantage of its home court, breaking its two-game losing streak with a 101-90 win over Virginia Military Institute in Southern Conference basketball action this afternoon....


Men's Tennis

Snow Volleys Doubles Schedule for Sunday, January 13

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The ETSU Snow Volleys Doubles match schedule for Sunday. All matches are played inside the Memorial Center. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Freshman Breaks School Track Record

Morgantown, W. Va. -- The East Tennessee track and field team earned several victories at the West Virginia University Classic on Saturday. Freshman Chantelle Vernon (Markham, Ontario) broke the school record in the indoor 60m dash by .22 seconds with a first-place finish (7.64). Vernon's time of 7.64 broke Tracie George's record of 7.68 which was set in 1996. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Snow Volleys Doubles match schedule for Saturday, January 11

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The ETSU Snow Volleys Doubles match schedule for Saturday....


Men's Tennis

Snow Volleys Results for Thursday, January 10

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The ETSU Snow Volleys Doubles match results for Thursday. Play begins again on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Center. ...


Men's Tennis

Snow Volleys Schedule for Thursday, January 10

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The ETSU Snow Volleys Doubles match schedule for Thursday. All matches are played inside the Memorial Center. ...


Men's Tennis

Snow Volleys Schedule for Wednesday, January 9th

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The ETSU Snow Volleys Doubles match schedule for Wednesday. All matches are played inside the Memorial Center. ...


Women's Basketball

College of Charleston Gets Past Lady Bucs, 62-56

Charleston, S.C. (Jan. 8, 2002) - Megan Jackson's 18 points are not enough as the College of Charleston came away with a 62-56 win over ETSU in women's basketball action....


Men's Basketball

College of Charleston Edges ETSU, 71-64

Charleston, S.C. -- Jeff Bolton scored 16 points and Troy Wheless added 13 points leading the College of Charleston to a 71-64 victory over East Tennessee State. ...


Men's Tennis

Snow Volleys Schedule for Tuesday, January 8th

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The seventh annual ETSU Snow Volleys Doubles match schedule for Tuesday, January 8th. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Snow Volleys Schedule for Monday, January 7th

Updated schedule for the ETSU Snow Volleys....


Men's Basketball

The Citadel Defeats Men's Basketball, 74-61

CHARLESTON, S.C. (January, 5, 2002) -- It was a tale of two halfs as ETSU led The Citadel 29-22 at halftime, but the Bulldogs responded with a 52 point second half, defeating East Tennessee State, 74-61, Saturday afternoon from Charleston, S.C....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to Appalachian State, 87-79

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan 5, 2002) - ETSU's backcourt combination of Erin Thurman (Hixson, Tenn) and Ashley Reed (Barrackville, W.Va.) combined for 41 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Appalachian State Mountaineers who defeated the Lady Bucs, 87-79, Saturday afternoon from Memorial Center....


Men's Tennis

ETSU Snow Volleys Start This Weekend

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The seventh annual ETSU Snow Volleys Doubles Championships begins on Sunday, January 6 at the Memorial Center. Here is the schedule of matches for Sunday. ...


Football

East Tennessee State's Carter Earns Academic Honor

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan 2, 2002) - Junior Scott Carter (Knoxville, Tenn.) of East Tennessee State University's football team earned another academic honor when he was named as one of 43 members of the fourth annual Division I-AA Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star team....


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Gets Past Appalachian State, 75-66

Johnson City, Tenn. (Jan. 2, 2002) - East Tennessee State, playing its first game since Dec. 22, overcame a sluggish early start against Appalachian State, coming up with a 75-66 win in the Southern Conference men's basketball opener for both schools. Sophomore Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) recorded his second straight double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bucs to the win, its 16th straight at home. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to Georgia Southern, 75-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.(Dec. 31, 2001) -- The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs had their three-game winning streak snapped by Georgia Southern, 75-71, Monday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Stun Chattanooga, 92-83

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2001) - East Tennessee State shot a torrid 70 percent from the field in the second half to take control of a back and forth game and defeat defending Southern Conference champions, Chattanooga, 92-83, Saturday afternoon from Memorial Center in Johnson City....


Men's Basketball

Vanderbilt Guns Down East Tennessee State, 86-77

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2001) - Vanderbilt used some hot outside shooting, canning 11 three-point shots and placing five players in double figures, as the Commodores dealt East Tennessee State an 86-77 loss this afternoon in Memorial Gym....


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Hit The Century Mark Again, Downs Uva-Wise, 109-66

Johnson City, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2001) - In a game that was almost a mirror image of its last outing, East Tennessee State buried its opponent, the University of Virginia at Wise, early and then ran away with a lopsided win. For the second straight game Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) scored 21 points, this time leading the Bucs to a 109-66 men's basketball win over the Cavaliers....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Defeat Tennessee Tech, 82-73

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2001) -- East Tennessee State senior guard Erin Thurman (Hixson, Tenn.) scored 14 of her 19 points in the second half as the Lady Bucs defeated Tennessee Tech, 82-73, Wednesday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City. ...


Men's Basketball

Childress Named Player of the Week

Asheville, N.C. (Dec. 17, 2001) - Senior Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference men's basketball Player of the Week today. He is the first East Tennessee State player honored with the award this season. This is the second time in his career that Childress has been honored as a SoCon Player of the Week. ...


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Blows Past Shenandoah, 110-60

Johnson City, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2001) - Shenandoah University scored the first three points of the game, but East Tennessee State recovered, putting up 59 first half points as the Buccaneers rolled to an easy 110-60 win over the Hornets tonight at the Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Ashley Reed Named to Bearcat Invitational All-Tournament Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2001) - East Tennessee State Lady Buc freshman guard Ashley Reed (Barrackville, W.Va.) was named to the Active Ankle Bearcat Invitational All-Tournament Team following Sunday afternoon's championship game....


Women's Basketball

East Tennessee State Lady Bucs Hold Off Troy State, 78-72

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 16, 2001) -- Freshman guard Ashley Reed (Barrackville, W. Va) scored 18 points in her first collegiate start to lead the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs to a 78-72 victory over Troy State in the consolation game in the Active Ankle Bearcat Invitational from the Shoemaker Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. ...


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Rolls Past James Madison, 84-57

Johnson City, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2001) - Senior Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) scored 25 points to lead ETSU to an 84-57 men's basketball victory over James Madison. ...


Women's Basketball

East Tennessee State Lady Bucs Fall To Belmont, 94-71

Cincinnati, Ohio (Dec. 15, 2001) - Belmont University played almost flawless defense, stealing the ball away from East Tennessee State 18 times and forcing 28 turnovers, on the way to a 94-71 victory over the Lady Bucs in the first round of the Active Ankle Invitational hosted by the University of Cincinnati. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU Men's Golf Team Adds Broyles Scholarship

Johnson City, Tenn. - East Tennessee State University's men's golf team will be benefiting from a new scholarship it has been announced by the Athletics Department. Funds raised at the fifth-annual Roadrunner Market Benefit Golf Tournament have been donated to the program for the scholarship by Mr. Warren Broyles. The scholarship will be named the Warren and Carolyn Broyles Men's Golf Scholarship. ...


General News

ETSU Football Hosts Toys for Tots

Student-athletes from East Tennessee State Univeristy's fottball and other teams hosted a get-together for the Toys for Tots campaign on Dec. 12. The event was highlighted by a visit from Santa Claus. ...


Men's Basketball

Second Half The Difference In ETSU's 79-54 Win Over Radford

Johnson City, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2001) - After a sluggish first half, East Tennessee State poured in 52 points in the second half to break open a close game, as the Buccaneers cruised to a 79-54 win over Radford in men's basketball action this afternoon. Dimeco Childress led the Buccaneers to the win with 20 points....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Hold Off UNC Asheville, 78-68

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 7, 2001) - East Tennessee State placed five players in double figures to hold off UNC Asheville, 78-68 in a non-conference women's college basketball game at Justice Center Friday night. The Lady Bucs were led by freshman guard Ashley Reed 's (Barrackville, W.Va.) game-high 17 points. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

ETSU Track Teams Open Season at Appalachian State

Boone, N.C. - The East Tennessee State track and field teams began the indoor season at the newly-opened George Holmes Convocation Center at Appalachian State University. Newbury, England native Roseline Addo started her junior season with a win in the 1-mile run with a time of 5:24.9, finishing 3.5 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Hand Wofford First Loss of Season, 76-74, in Overtime

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 5, 2001) - East Tennessee State sophomore forward Lauren Trantham (Asheville, N.C) had a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead East Tennessee State over Wofford, 76-74, in overtime. ...


Men's Basketball

Big First Half Propels ETSU To An 85-71 Win Over Coastal Carolina

Conway, S.C. (Dec. 4, 2001) - East Tennessee State raced out to a 44-27 halftime advantage and then held off Coastal Carolina rallies in the second half to take an 85-71 men's basketball victory Tuesday night in Kimbel Arena. Sophomore Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) had a career night, leading the Bucs with a double-double of 24 points and 15 rebounds, both career highs....


Football

Three East Tennessee State Football Players Named All-Conference By Media

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2001) - Three players on East Tennessee State's football team were named to the All-Southern Conference team as selected by members of the Southern Conference Sports Media Association the conference announced today....


Men's Basketball

Big Second Half Propels East Tennessee State Past UNC Asheville

Asheville, N.C. (Nov. 28, 2001) - Led by freshman Tiras Wade's (Tampa, Fla.) 19 points, East Tennessee State used a big second half rally, overcoming a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat UNC Asheville, 77-71, at the Asheville Civic Center....


Volleyball

Volleyball Signs Two Recruits

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2001) -- East Tennessee State head volleyball coach Deane Webb announced Wednesday the signing of two recruits that will join the Buccaneer program next season. ...


Softball

Softball Adds Three Recruits

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2001) -- East Tennessee State head softball coach Stephanie DeFeo announced Wednesday the signing of three players that will join the Buccaneer program next season. ...


Women's Basketball

Torrid Second Half Leads Lady Bucs to 90-78 Victory Over Radford

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2001) - East Tennessee State freshman guard Ashley Reed (Barrackville, W.Va.) scored 18 of her career-high 21 points in the second half, leading the Lady Bucs to a 90-78 victory over the Radford Highlanders, Wednesday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Baseball Adds Another Recruit

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2001) - East Tennessee State's baseball team has added another recruit to its impressive collection of signees in the fall signing period, inking junior college player Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) to a national letter of intent....


Football

Three East Tennessee State Football Players Named All-Conference

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2001) - Three players on East Tennessee State's football team were named to the All-Southern Conference team as selected by the league's nine head coaches the conference announced today....


Men's Basketball

South Carolina's Outside Shooting Too Much For East Tennessee State

Columbia, S.C. (Nov. 26, 2001) - South Carolina used some hot outside shooting, hitting 8-of-15 three-point attempts in the first half, to propel the Gamecocks to an 83-66 win over East Tennessee State....


Women's Basketball

Samantha Copeland Named to Seminole Classic All-Tournament Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2001) - East Tennessee State Lady Buc junior guard Samantha Copeland (Evansville, Tenn.) was named to the Tallahassee Democrat Seminole Classic All-Tournament Team, Sunday evening from Tallahassee, Fla. ...


Women's Basketball

Florida State Downs Lady Bucs in First Round of Seminole Classic, 99-66

TALLAHASSSEE, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2001) -- The Florida State had five players score in double-digits as they defeated the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs, 99-66 in the first round of the Tallahassee Democrat Seminole Classic Saturday afternoon from Tallahassee, Fla. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to Akron, 72-64 in Consolation Game of Seminole Classic

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2001) - The East Tennessee State Lady Buc basketball team fell to the University of Akron, 72-64 in the consolation game of the Tallahassee Democrat Seminole Classic Sunday afternoon from Tallahassee, Fla...


Football

EAST TENNESSEE STATE DOWNS VMI IN FOOTBALL SEASON FINALE, 34-23

LEXINGTON, Va. - East Tennessee State quarterback Matt Wilhjelm (Johnson City, Tenn.) threw for 174 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 74 yards in his final game to lead the Bucs to a 34-23 win over VMI Thursday afternoon in the season finale for both teams. ...


Men's Basketball

VCU Defeats Men's Basketball, 79-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn -- East Tennessee State senior guard Dimeco Childress (Columbia, Tenn.) came just one point shy of a career high, scoring 29 points, but it was not enough to stop Virginia Commonwealth University, as the Rams defeated the Bucs 79-71. ...


Women's Basketball

Second Half Run Leads Lady Bucs to 76-68 Win Over Coastal Carolina in Home Opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2001) - East Tennessee State went on a 21-3 run midway through the second half to take a lead they would never relinquish in an exciting 76-68 Lady Buc victory over Coastal Carolina Wednesday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City. ...


Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Falls to No. 11 Virginia, 85-62

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2001) - The No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers opened the second half on a 21-9 run after a close first half and went on to defeat the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 85-62 Sunday afternoon from University Hall in Charlottesville, Va. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall to James Madison in Season Opener, 76-58

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2001) - East Tennessee State senior guard Erin Thurman (Hixson, Tenn.) scored a game-high 19 points and sophomore forward Lauren Trantham (Asheville, N.C.) pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds, but it was not enough to get by the James Madison Dukes (2-0), as the Lady Bucs (0-1) fell 76-58 in their first game of the 2001-02 season from the JMU Convocation Center in Harrisonburg, Va. ...


Football

Wofford's Option Prevails Over ETSU, 24-3

Spartanburg, S.C. - Wofford rolled up 322 yards rushing and scored touchdowns on its first two possessions of the game as the Terriers took a 24-3 Southern Conference football win over East Tennessee State in Spartanburg, S.C....


Football

Two ETSU Football Players Earn Academic Honors

Johnson City, Tenn. - A pair of East Tennessee State football players, juniors Scott Carter (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Kai Shreckenberg (Wuppertal, Germany) are among 21 players that have been chosen to the 2001 Football Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-District team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The district the team represents include the states of Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. To be selected a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve, be at least a sophomore and carry a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU Basketball Opens With A Win Over Guilford

Johnson City, Tenn. - East Tennessee State's men's basketball team got its 2001-02 season off to a solid start with a 91-61 win over Guilford in front of 1,847 fans in Brooks Gym tonight. Four Bucs reached double figures in the contest, led by freshman Tiras Wade's (Tampa, Fla.) 18-point effort. ...


Volleyball

Carey Cavanaugh Named 2001 Southern Conference Volleyball Player of the Year

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2001) - East Tennessee State senior setter Carey Cavanaugh (Munroe Falls, Ohio) today was named the Southern Conference Volleyball Player-of-the-Year at the conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Falls to Chattanooga, 3-2 in First Round of SoCon Tournament

GREENSBORO, NC - Seventh seeded Chattanooga won the first two games and held on in five to pull the championship's first upset defeating second seed East Tennessee State 3-2 in the third match of the 2001 Southern Conference Volleyball Championships at Fleming Gymnasium on the campus of UNC Greensboro. ...


Baseball

East Tennessee State Baseball Signs Six Recruits

Johnson City, Tenn. - East Tennessee State's baseball team has signed six recruits to national letters of intent to attend ETSU and play baseball for the Bucs next season head coach Tony Skole announced today....


Men's Basketball

East Tennessee State Men's Basketball Inks Recruit

Johnson City, Tenn. - East Tennessee State's men's basketball team has signed a recruit to a national letter of intent to attend ETSU and play basketball for the Bucs next season head coach Ed DeChellis announced today. Howard Bridgers of Wilson, N.C. signed on with the Bucs earlier today. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Seeded Second in Southern Conference Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- With the win Saturday against UNC Greensboro, the East Tennessee State volleyball team will be seeded second in this weekend's Southern Conference Volleyball Tournament from Fleming Gym in Greensboro, N.C. The Bucs will face seventh-seeded Chattanooga in the first round of the tournament at 4:30 Friday afternoon....


Football

Bucs Win Third Straight, Knock Off Chattanooga, 32-10

Johnson City, Tenn. - East Tennessee State's defense came up big against Chattanooga, getting two interceptions that were turned into touchdowns and blocking a punt for a safety, as the Bucs rolled to a 32-10 Southern Conference football win over Chattanooga this afternoon in Johnson City....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Play Wofford Tournament

Spartanburg, S.C. -- The East Tennessee State women's tennis team took part in the Wofford Women's Tennis Tournament on Friday at Wofford College....


Volleyball

Volleyball Defeats UNCG, 3-1 In Final Regular Season Match

GREENSBORO, NC -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneers defeated the UNC Greensboro Spartans, 3-1 (30-26, 27-30, 32-30, 30-28) in Southern Conference Volleyball action Saturday afternoon from Greensboro, N.C. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Cross Country Competes in NCAA South Regional

Tuscaloosa, Ala. -- Members of the East Tennessee State men's and women's cross country teams competed in NCAA South Region Cross Country Championships held at the Harry Pritchard Golf Course. ...


Volleyball

Cavanaugh Records 3,000th Assist in 3-2 Loss to Davidson

DAVIDSON, N.C. - The East Tennessee State volleyball team fell 3-2 (25-30, 30-22, 31-33, 30-24, 11-15) in a hard fought Southern Conference match Friday night from Belk Arena. In the loss, ETSU senior setter Carey Cavanaugh recorded her 3,000th career assist. ...


Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Wins Exhibition, 97-83

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State men's basketball team played a preseason exhibition game against the Charleston Bombers, an AAU team from West Virginia, Thursday night at Brooks Gym. The defending Southern Conference champions defeated the Bombers 97-83. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Defeats Appalachian State, 3-1

BOONE, N.C. — East Tennessee State used timely attacks and limited the Appalachian offense as it defeated the Mountaineers 3-1 in volleyball action Tuesday night from the Holmes Center Boone, N.C. ...


Women's Soccer

Gallagher Named SoCon Soccer Player of the Week

Johnson City, Tenn. - Senior forward Lisa Gallagher was named the Southern Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week for the week of Nov. 6 for her outstanding performance against Wofford on Senior Day. ...


Volleyball

Cougars Block Way to Victory over East Tennessee State, 1-3

Charleston, SC -- The College of Charleston volleyball team used 24 blocks, including 6 block assists by Tara Greene, to defeat East Tennessee State, 3-1, this afternoon at the John Kresse Arena. ...


Women's Soccer

Seniors Go Out With a Win Over Wofford in Overtime, 4-3

Johnson City, Tenn.- East Tennessee State seniors Lisa Gallagher and Kristin Redfern combined for four goals to lead the Buccaneer soccer team past Wofford in overtime by the score of 4-3 at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex Sunday afternoon. ...


Football

Bucs Earn Second Straight Win, Blank Charleston Southern, 26-0

Charleston, S.C. - Senior quarterback Matt Wilhjelm (Johnson City, Tenn.) hooked up with Cecil Moore (Morristown, Tenn.) on a 55-yard pass play for a touchdown in the first quarter and the Bucs never looked back as they went on to a 26-0 win over Charleston Southern this afternoon. It was the second straight win for ETSU, evening its record at 4-4, while CSU fell to 4-5 with the loss. It was the first shutout for ETSU since a 61-0 drubbing of West Virginia Tech in 1999. ...


Volleyball

The Citadel Falls to East Tennessee State Volleyball, 3-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Amber Ciskowski, a senior outside hitter who hails from Phoenix, AZ, poured in 12 kills, five digs, two service aces and an assist to lead the Buccaneers (18-3, 13-3 SoCon) to a Southern Conference win Saturday night in McAlister Field House. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer Honors Seniors at Final Home Game

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (2-13-1, 1-8 SoCon) play their last regular season game Sunday, November 4th at 2 p.m. against the Wofford Lady Terriers (4-12, 3-6 SoCon) at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex. This game marks the end of the college careers for two Buc players. ...


Women's Golf

Women's Golfers Finish in a Tie For Sixth in Lady Panther Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State women's golf team finished in a tie for sixth after shooting a final-round 320 in the John Kirk Lady Panther Intercollegiate, hosted by Georgia State University at the Eagles Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, Ga. ...


Football

Sensabaugh Named SoCon Freshman Of The Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Gerald Sensabaugh (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named the Freshman Player of the Week in football by the Southern Confernece today for his play against Georgia Southern on Saturday....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Begins Play At Georgia State Tournament

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - Mimmie Dymling's 78 on the first day of the John Kirk/Lady Panther tournament has her in a tie for fourth....


Volleyball

Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day by Defeating Wofford, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer volleyball team defeated the Wofford Lady Terriers 3-1 (21-30, 30-17, 30-24, 30-25) in an exciting Southern Conference volleyball match Sunday afternoon from Brooks Gym in Johnson City. ...


Women's Soccer

Chattanooga Shuts Out Buc Soccer, 0-2

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State soccer team (2-13-1, 1-8 SoCon) was shut by the UT-Chattanooga (4-9-1, 2-5 SoCon) Lady Mocs Sunday night 0-2 in Chattanooga's senior day game. Goals were scored for the Lady Mocs by sophomore Oddbjorg Haugen and freshman Brooke Crandall. ...


Football

Football Upsets No. 1 Georgia Southern, 19-16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2001) - East Tennessee State scored 12 of their 19 points off turnovers as the Buccaneers defeated the No. 1 ranked Georgia Southern Eagles, 19-16 from Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn. Saturday night. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU's Brad Yewer Named Cross Country Freshman of the Year

Charleston, S.C. -- Freshman Brad Yewer earns Southern Conference Freshman of the Year honors while leading the East Tennessee State men's cross country team to a sixth place finish overall in the Southern Conference Cross Country Championships hosted by the Citadel at James Island County Park. The women's team, lead by junior Rosaline Addo, finished seventh overall. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Tennis Out of ITA Region II Championships

Chapel Hill, N.C. -- The East Tennessee State men's tennis team continued play at the Omni Hotels ITA Region II Championships at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Friday. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Defeats Furman in Thriller, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer volleyball team defeated the Furman Paladins, 3-2 (30-18, 22-30, 28-30, 30-21, 15-13) in a thrilling Southern Conference match Friday night from Brooks Gym in Johnson City. ...


Women's Soccer

Western Carolina Defeats ETSU Soccer 0-4

Cullowhee, N.C. -- The East Tennessee State soccer team (2-12-11, 1-7 SoCon) faced the second-place Western Carolina Catamounts (13-4, 7-2 SoCon) at Schrader Field Friday afternoon. The Bucs were shut out 0-4. ...


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Turns In Record-Breaking Performance at Great Smokies Women's Intercollegiate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State women's golf team came in third out of 25 teams at the Great Smokies Women's Intercollegiate from the Waynesville Country Club in Waynesville, N.C....


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis in Action at ITA Region II Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- Members of the East Tennessee State men's tennis team were in competition Thursday from the Omni Hotels ITA Region II Championships from the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. ...


Volleyball

East Tennessee State Volleyball Defeats Gardner Webb, 3-0

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State University women's volleyball team (15-3) defeats the Gardner Webb Bulldogs (11-15) 3-0 at Brooks Gym Tuesday night. ...


Baseball

Fall Baseball Practice Especially Crucial for Bucs

Billy Dixon of the Kingsport Times-News offers an inside perspective on fall baseball practice at ETSU....


Volleyball

Volleyball Falls to Georgia Southern, 3-0

STATESBORO, Ga. - The East Tennessee State volleyball team fell to Southern Conference rival Georgia Southern Sunday afternoon from Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, Ga....


Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer Dominates Citadel, 6-0

Charleston, S.C. -- Senior forward Lisa Gallagher scores twice to lead East Tennessee State (2-11-1, 1-6 SoCon) past the Citadel Bulldogs (3-13, 0-8 SoCon) 6-0 and onto their first Southern Conference win this season in Charleston, S.C. at Summerall Field. ...


Football

Furman Upends East Tennessee State, 31-6

Louis Ivory rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown to lift NCAA I-AA third ranked Furman to a 31-6 Southern Conference win over East Tennessee State. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis In Action At UT Fall Classic

Knoxville, Tenn. -- Juniors Roberto Fernandez and Pablo Sahagun competed in the University of Tennessee Fall Classic this weekend at the Varsity Tennis Center on the UT campus. ...


Women's Soccer

Gardner Webb Defeats Buc Soccer

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Gardner Webb's Kim O'Brien pulls off the hat trick to help the Bulldogs defeat the East Tennessee State women's soccer team 1-4 at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex on Friday night. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer Hosts Gardner Webb This Weekend

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (1-10-1, 0-6 SoCon) will host the Gardner Webb Bulldogs (9-5) on Friday, Oct. 19th at 7 p.m. at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers Finish Tied for 15th in Duke Golf Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State men's golfers shot a 306 in the second round and a 304 in the third and final round to finish in a tie for 15th (313-306-304=923) of the Duke Golf Classic that concluded Monday from the Duke Golf Club in Durham, N.C. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Defeats Western Carolina, 3-1

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team won their 11th match out of the last 12 by defeating the Western Carolina Catamounts, 3-1 (30-23, 25-30, 32-30, 30-20) Monday night from Brooks Gym in Johnson City. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers In Tie For 16th After First Round of Duke Golf Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Rain halted play during the second round of the Duke Golf Classic from Duke Golf Club in Durham, N.C. Prior to the rain, the East Tennessee State men's golfers were in a tie for 16th after shooting a first-round 313. ...


Women's Soccer

Furman Shuts Out ETSU Soccer

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (1-10-1, 0-6 SoCon) was shut out 0-6 on a rainy Sunday by the Furman Paladins (8-5-1, 4-1 SoCon) in a Southern Conference matchup at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex. ...


Volleyball

Georgia Southern Hands Volleyball First Home Loss, 3-0

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Georgia Southern defeated East Tennessee State 3-0 (30-25, 30-25, 33-31) in a matchup of two of the best teams in the Southern Conference Saturday afternoon from Brooks Gym. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country Team Runs at Furman Invitational

Greenville, S.C. -- The East Tennessee State cross country team competed in the Furman Invitational hosted by Furman University in Greenville, S.C. The women finished in a tie for 16th overall with Elon University and the men finished 18th. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Breaks Records With 3-1 Win Over Chattanooga

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team tied a school-record with their 10th consecutive victory as the Bucs defeated the Chattanooga Lady Mocs 3-1 (26-30, 30-13, 30-25, 30-24) Friday night from Brooks Gym in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer Soccer Returns Home This Weekend

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (1-9-1, 0-5-0) returns home after a five-game road trip to host the Furman Paladins (7-4-1, 3-0-0) at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers Finish 13th at the Carpet Capital Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State men's golfers finished in 13th place at the Carpet Capital Classic from The Farm in Dalton, Ga....


Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball Picked to Finish Third in SoCon North Division

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The 2000-01 Southern Conference North Division Champion East Tennessee State men's basketball team was picked to finish third in the SoCon north division by both polls Monday at the preseason basketball rouser in Charleston, S.C. ...


Men's Basketball

Dimeco Childress Named to Preseason All-Southern Conference Team

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Senior guard Dimeco Childress was named to the Preseason All-Southern Conference team Monday from the SoCon preseason basketball rouser from Charleston, S.C. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Picked to Finish Seventh In SoCon

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs were picked to finish seventh in both poll Monday from the Southern Conference basketball rouser from Charleston, S.C. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer Soccer Loses Close One to Appalachian State

Boone, N.C. -- The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (1-9-1, 0-5-0) loses a close game to the Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-5-3, 2-2-1) by the score of 0-1 on Tuesday night in Kidd Brewer Stadium....


Men's Golf

East Tennessee State Men's Golfers Finish 13th at the Carpet Capital Classic

The East Tennessee State men's golfers finished in 13th place at the Carpet Capital Classic from The Farm in Dalton, Ga. ...


Men's Tennis

East Tennessee State Men's Tennis Out of ITA All-American

Stone Mountain, Ga. -- The last respresentatives of the East Tennessee State men's tennis team was eliminated from the ITA All-American prequalifying tournament at the Lincoln Tennis Center in Stone Mountain, Ga. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers in 13th After Second Round of Carpet Capital Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State men's golfers shot a 16-over par 304 today and are in 13th place after the second round of the Carpet Capital Classic from The Farm in Dalton, Ga. ...


Men's Tennis

Fernandez/Sahagun Advance in ITA All-American Prequalifier

Stone Mountain, Ga. - Senior Roberto Fernandez and junior Pablo Sahagun continue to win in the ITA All-American prequalifying tournament at the Lincoln Tennis Center in Stone Mountain, Ga. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Tournament Cancelled Due to Rain

Buies Creek, N.C. -- The James R. Nisbet Intercollegiate Women's Tennis Tournament hosted by Campbell University has been cancelled due to rain. The singles and doubles semifinals and finals were scheduled for today. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Wins Ninth Straight Match, Defeating UNC Greensboro, 3-0

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team won their ninth straight match and stayed undefeated at home with a 3-0 (30-15, 30-17, 30-19) victory over UNC Greensboro Saturday afternoon from Brooks Gym. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers in Eleventh After First Round of Carpet Capital Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State men's golfers are in 11th place after the first round of the Carpet Capital Classic from The Farm in Dalton, Ga. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis Attempt to Qualify for ITA All-American

Stone Mountain, Ga. -- The East Tennessee State men's tennis team is competing in the ITA-All American prequalifying tournament this weekend at the Lincoln Tennis Center in Stone Mountain, Ga. Due to rain, the first day of competition was delayed slightly. ...


Women's Tennis

Buccaneer Women's Tennis Compete at Campbell

Buies Creek, N.C. -- The East Tennessee State women's tennis team competes this weekend at the James R. Nisbet Intercollegiate Women's Tournament hosted by Campbell University. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Defeats Davidson 3-0 For Eighth Straight Win

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team defeated Davidson 3-0 (30-13, 30-20, 30-25) Friday night from Brooks Gym for their eight-straight win, matching the third-longest winning streak in school history. ...


Football

Football Defeats The Citadel in 23-21 Thriller

Johnson City, Tenn. -- East Tennessee State senior kicker Con Chellis kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired to give the Buccaneers a 23-21 victory over The Citadel Thursday night from Memorial Center. ...


Women's Soccer

Belmont Shuts Out Buccaneer Soccer

Nashville, Tenn. -- The Belmont women's soccer team scored four first half goals to propel the Bruins (4-8-0) to a 5-0 victory over the visiting East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-8-1) at the Whitten Soccer Complex on Thursday evening. ...


Baseball

Baseball Recruiting Class Again Ranked Among the Nation's Best

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State baseball team's 2002 recruiting class was named one of the top-50 recruiting classes in the United States Wednesday by Collegiate Baseball News. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Ranked Eighth in the NCAA South Region

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team is ranked eighth in the NCAA South Region rankings, released Tuesday. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers Finish 11th in Ping/Golfweek Preview Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer men's golf team shot a final-round 306 to finish in 11th place in the Ping/Golfweek Preview Invitational that concluded Sunday afternoon from the Ohio State University Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer Shut Out by Davidson

Davidson, N.C. -- The East Tennessee State soccer team lost its fifth straight game in a 4-0 shutout by the Davidson Wildcats at Smith Field Sunday afternoon. With the conference loss, the Buccaneers drop to 1-7-1 and 0-4 in conference play. The Wildcats improve to 4-6 overall and 3-1 in the Southern Conference. ...


Football

Buccaneer Football Falls to Appalachian State, 33-14

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State football team fell behind 17-0 at the half and could not recover as they fell 33-14 to Apppalachian State Saturday afternoon from Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers in Tie for Eighth After Second Round of Ping/Golfweek Preview Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team is tied with host Ohio State University after the second round of the Ping/Golfweek Preview Invitational from the OSU Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio....


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Out of Virginia Tech Invitational

Blacksburg, Va. -- Competition continued Saturday for the East Tennessee State University women's tennis team in the Virginia Tech Invitational. ...


Volleyball

East Tennessee State Volleyball Defeats the Citadel, 3-0

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team (9-1, 6-1 SoCon) won their sixth consecutive match as they defeated the Citadel Bulldogs (4-7, 0-4), 3-0 Saturday from Brooks Gym. The Bucs are now 3-0 at home this season. ...


Volleyball

East Tennessee State Volleyball Wins Seventh Straight Match

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team (10-1) won their sixth consecutive match as they defeated the Lipscomb Lady Bisons (1-11), 3-0 Saturday from Brooks Gym. The Bucs are now 4-0 at home this season. ...


Men's Golf

Men's Golfers in Tie for Sixth After First Round of Ping/Golfweek Preview Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State men's golf team is in a three-way tie for sixth place after the first round of the Ping/Golfweek Preview Invitational from The Ohio State University Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Team in Consolation Round at Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Va.-- The East Tennessee State University women's tennis team began competition at the Virginia Tech Invitational in Blacksburg, Va. this morning with mixed results....


Volleyball

Volleyball Wins Fifth Straight, Defeats College of Charleston 3-1

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team ran their winning streak to five as they defeated College of Charleston in a thrilling 3-1 match Friday night from Brooks Gym in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer Dominated by UNCG Spartans

Greensboro, N.C. — The UNC Greensboro Spartans (5-3, 2-1 SoCon) dominated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-6-1, 0-3 SoCon) Friday night. The UNCG freshman duo of Rakel Logadottir and Jaime Ableman each recorded a hat trick to lead the Spartans past ETSU, 1-8, at the UNCG Soccer Stadium. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country Teams Run Well at Blue Ridge Open

Boone, N.C.-- The East Tennessee State University men's and women's cross country teams travelled to Appalachian State to compete in the Blue Ridge open held Friday night. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Team Competes at Virginia Tech

The East Tennessee State University women's tennis team travels to Blacksburg, Va. to compete in the Virginia Tech Invitational. The tournament will take place from Sept. 28 through Sept. 30....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Roseline Addo Named SoCon Athlete of the Week

Johnson City, Tenn.-- East Tennessee State University senior Roseline Addo has been named the Southern Conference Cross Country Athlete of the Week on Sept. 12 for her performance during the Catamount Classic on Sept. 8, 2001. ...


Volleyball

East Tennessee State Volleyball Defeats Appalachian State, 3-0

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team won their fourth consecutive match as they defeated Southern Conference rival Appalachian State, 3-0 Tuesday night from Brooks Gym. ...


Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

2002 Pepsi/Walker Invitational Track Meet Cancelled

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Pepsi/Walker Invitational track and field meet has been canceled. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer Defeated By UNC Asheville

Asheville, N.C.-- The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (1-5-1) lost to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (1-4-0) by a score of 2-4 after four straight goals were scored by the Bulldogs Tuesday afternoon....


Volleyball

East Tennessee State Volleyball Plays First Home Match Tuesday Night

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State volleyball team plays their first home match of the season Tuesday night against Appalachian State from Brooks Gym. ...


Volleyball

East Tennessee State-VMI Football Game Rescheduled for Thanksgiving Day

Johnson City, Tenn. -- VMI and East Tennessee State will play their postponed Southern Conference football game on November 22, at 12 Noon at Alumni Memorial Field in Lexington, Va. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Fall Collegiate Held Finals on Sunday

Johnson City, Tenn.-- The ETSU Fall Collegiate is over and two Buccaneers were in the finals. ETSU's Francisco Diaz and Aimee Villavicencio played in the finals today at the Liberty Bell Tennis Complex. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU Fall Collegiate Held Finals on Sunday

Johnson City, Tenn.-- The ETSU Fall Collegiate is over and two Buccaneers were in the finals. ETSU's Francisco Diaz and Aimee Villavicencio played in the finals today at the Liberty Bell Tennis Complex. ...


Volleyball

East Tennessee State Volleyball Defeats Wofford 3-1

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Kate Steidle piled up 20 kills and 16 digs as the East Tennessee State volleyball team defeated Wofford in four games Sunday afternoon. The Bucs won with scores of 30-19, 25-30, 31-29, 30-27. ...


Women's Soccer

East Tennessee State Soccer Falls to Charleston

The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (1-4-1, 0-2 SoCon) was defeated by the College of Charleston Cougars (1-3-1, 1-1 SoCon) 5-0 at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex....


Football

Western Carolina Defeats East Tennessee State 20-6 in SoCon Opener

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneers fell to Western Carolina, 20-6, in the Catamounts first win in Johnson City since 1991....


Men's Tennis

East Tennessee State Tennis in Fall Collegiate Finals

Johnson City, Tenn.-- East Tennessee State men's and women's tennis teams will be represented in the ETSU Fall Collegiate Tournament finals being held at the Liberty Bell Tennis Complex this weekend. ...


Women's Tennis

East Tennessee State Tennis in Fall Collegiate Finals

East Tennessee State men's and women's tennis teams will be represented in the ETSU Fall Collegiate Tournament finals being held at the Liberty Bell Tennis Complex this weekend....


Football

East Tennessee State Announces Changes to 2001 Football Schedule

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State University Athletic Department announced today that changes have been made to the 2001 football schedule....


Men's Tennis

East Tennessee State Tennis Teams in Action at ETSU Fall Intercollegiate

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Members of the East Tennessee State men's and women's tennis teams were in action Friday in the first day of competition at the ETSU Fall Intercollegiate from the Liberty Bell Tennis Complex in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Volleyball

East Tennessee State Volleyball Defeats Furman, 3-0

GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- Furman's Lady Paladin volleyball team lost its first home match of the year Friday night, in a 31-29, 39-37, 30-27 sweep by the Bucs of East Tennessee State....


Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer Loses Conference Opener

Johnson City, Tenn.-- The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (1-2-1) were defeated by the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-3) at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex 2-3 in overtime....


Women's Soccer

East Tennessee State Soccer Begins Conference Play

Johnson City, Tenn.-- The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (1-2-1) opens Southern Conference play against the Georgia Southern Eagles (2-3) at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. The Buccaneers will play The College of Charleston Cougars (0-2-1) on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001 at Liberty Bell. ...


Football

NCAA Moves Division I-AA Playoffs Back One Week

ASHEVILLE, NC - The Southern Conference today learned from the NCAA that the Division I-AA football playoffs will be moved back one week to allow for the rescheduling of games that were cancelled on September 15. Instead of beginning on November 24 as originally scheduled, the I-AA playoffs will commence on Saturday, December 1. The championship game will be played in Chattanooga on Friday, December 21 at 5:30 and will be televised by ESPN. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Reschedules Matches

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State Volleyball matches against Georgia Southern and Lipscomb that were postponed last week have been rescheduled for later in the season. ...


Football

East Tennessee State Postpones All Weekend Athletic Events

Johnson City, Tenn -- East Tennessee State University, in accordance with the Southern Conference, has postponed all athletic competition until Monday, Sept. 17, 2001. ...


Men's Golf

Buccaneer Men's Golf Finishes in Seventh in the Bank of Tennessee/The Ridges Intercollegiate

The Bucs shot a final round 293 to finish at 2-over par for the tournament....


Football

East Tennessee State Football Defeats Gardner-Webb in Home Opener, 30-17

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Junior fullback Scott Carter scored touchdowns on consecutive ETSU drives in the second quarter to turn a tie into a 21-7 Buccaneer lead as ETSU snapped Gardner-Webb's six-game winning streak, 30-17 Saturday night from Memorial Center....


Men's Golf

Records Broken in First Two Rounds of The Ridges Golf Tournament

Johnson City, Tenn. - The first round of the Bank of Tennessee/The Ridges Intercollegiate Golf Tournament saw Adam Rubinson of Texas Christian University break the tournament's best first round score by one stroke ending with a 64. The previous record was held by Carlton Forrester of Clemson in 1998. The record for best second round score was broken when the University of Southern California's David Oh shot a 65, which broke Johan Kok of South Carolina's 66 which he shot in 1998....


Women's Golf

Buccaneer Women's Golf in 23rd After Second Round of Bay Tree Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State women's golf team is in 23rd place after the second round of the Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree Classic from Bay Tree Golf Plantation in Myrtle Beach, S.C. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Cross Country Starts Season at Western Carolina

Cullowhee, N.C. - The East Tennessee State University men's and women's cross country team began the season at the Catamount Classic hosted by Western Carolina University on Saturday. The men's team placed fifth overall while the women finished sixth. ...


Men's Golf

Bank of Tennessee/The Ridges Intercollegiate to Tee Off Saturday

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The 2001 Bank of Tennessee/The Ridges Interollegiate will tee off Saturday, Sept. 8 from The Ridges Golf and Country Club in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Women's Golf

ETSU Women's Golf in 18th After First Round of Bay Tree Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State women's golf team is in 18th place after the first round of the the largest tournament in the United States, the Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C. ...


Volleyball

Buccaneer Volleyball Defeats SoCon Rival Chattanooga, 3-1

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- East Tennessee State had four players register double-doubles as the Buccaneers turned back Chattanooga 3-1 in a heated Southern Conference volleyball match Friday night at Maclellan Gym. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

East Tennessee State Cross Country Teams Open Season at Western Carolina

Johnson City, Tenn. -- ETSU men's and women's cross country teams will begin their 2001 seasons Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Catamount Classic hosted by Western Carolina University. ...


Women's Soccer

East Tennessee State Soccer Ties Radford in Home Opener

East Tennessee State (0-2-1) soccer played a very physical double overtime game against the Radford Highlanders (0-1-1) on Wednesday night at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex, which ended in a 0-0 tie....


Volleyball

Buccaneer Volleyball Falls To Western Carolina

Cullowhee, N.C. - Senior setter Carey Cavanaugh led the Bucs with 54 assists, but it was not enough as the Bucs dropped their first match of the season, 3-2 to Western Carolina. ...


Football

Buccaneer Football Falls to Pittsburgh in Season Opener, 31-0

PITTSBURGH (AP) - David Priestley scored on an 85-yard run that was the longest ever by a Pittsburgh quarterback and the Panthers withstood the injury loss of star wide receiver Antonio Bryant to beat East Tennessee State 31-0 Saturday night. ...


Volleyball

Bucs Defeat Georgia State In First Match of Winthrop Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- East Tennessee State held off Georgia State 3-2 (30-22, 30-17, 24-30, 27-30, 15-13) in the opening match of the 2001 Microtel Inn & Suites Invitational hosted by Winthrop University....


Volleyball

ETSU Claims Crown at Winthrop Tournament After Two Saturday Victories

ROCK HILL, SC-East Tennessee State University rode the shoulders of MVP setter Carey Cavanaugh to the championship of the Microtel Inn & Suites Winthrop Invitational that concluded Saturday. The Buccaneers defeated Georgia Southern and the host Winthrop Eagles to finish with a 3-0 record. ...


Women's Soccer

Northwestern Takes Consolation Match from ETSU, 6-1

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Freshman Brittany Hung scored two goals and had an assist in the first half to help Northwestern (La.) State build a 4-0 lead by intermission and the Demons cruised to a 6-1 victory over East Tennessee Sunday afternoon in the consolation match of the Country Inn & Suites Invitational at Tennessee Tech....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Falls to Tennessee Tech, 1-0

Cookeville, Tenn. - East Tennessee State falls in season-opener to Tennessee Tech, 0-1, Friday afternoon in the opening round of the Country Inn & Suites Invitational....


Football

Blue Defeats Gold 17-12 in Annual East Tennessee State Blue-Gold Scrimmage

Johnson City, Tenn. -- Quarterbacks Matt Wilhjelm and Jatavis Sanders played almost flawlessly and Tim Turner had a huge game as the Blue squad defeated the Gold squad 17-12 in the annual ETSU Blue-Gold scrimmage Saturday afternoon from Memorial Center. ...


Football

Football Practices In Full Pads For First Time This Preseason

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State football team practiced in full pads for the first time in the 2001 preseason during today's morning practice session. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Looks Toward the 2001 Season

The 2001 East Tennessee State volleyball team will be led by Deane Webb, the sixth head coach in the 27 years of the program. ...


Women's Tennis

Former ETSU Women's Tennis Great Megan Edwards Hired by NBA

Megan Edwards, former ETSU women's tennis star from 1996-2000, was hired by the National Basketball Association as a team assistant for the Asheville (N.C) Altitude....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Prepares for 2001 Season

Last season, the East Tennessee State soccer team had their best season in the four-year history of the program. Head coach Heather Henson looks to build off of that solid foundation and achieve bigger and better things during the 2001 season....


Football

Football's Ocasio Cofield and Cecil Moore Honored at Southern Conference Rouser

Johnson City, Tenn. -- East Tennessee State University senior Ocasio Cofield and junior Cecil Moore both earned All-Southern Conference Football Preseason honors, as selected by the league's coaches. The Bucs were picked fifth in both the coaches and media polls, it was announced today at the annual Football Rouser in Greenville, S.C. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country Prepares for 2001 Season

The East Tennessee State University Cross Country team has high hopes for the coming season. ...


Football

Football Prepares for 2001 Season

Following its second consecutive 6-5 season, the 2001 East Tennessee State football program is poised to join the elite of the Southern Conference and all of I-AA football. ...


Men's Golf

Wisler Helps United States to Victory in Palmer Cup

Johnson City, Tenn. -- East Tennessee State men's golfer Chris Wisler was one of four Americans to go undefeated in his four matches to help the United States to a 18-6 victory over Great Britain and Ireland in the 2001 Palmer Cup from Baltustrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU Hires Steve Brooks as Women's Tennis Head Coach

Johnson City, Tenn. -- The East Tennessee State University athletic department announced today that Steve Brooks has been hired as the women's tennis head coach. ...