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

Track and Field Adds Harrell as Assistant Coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 28, 2004) - East Tennessee State University track and field assistant coach Michelle Byrne announced today the addition of Kassandra Harrell (Lancaster, Calif.) as an assistant coach in charge of throws and multis for the Buccaneers squad beginning in the 2004-05 season. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Towett Signs National Letter of Intent for 2004 Track & Field and Cross Country

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 23, 2004) - East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field head coach David E. Walker announced today that Benard Towett (Nairobi, Kenya) will join the Buccaneer squad for the 2004-05 season. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball announces signing of Joey McCown

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 22, 2004) - Buccaneer Baseball head coach Tony Skole announced Tuesday that Joey McCown , a left-handed pitcher from Alcoa, Tenn., has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at East Tennessee State beginning next season....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball signs Anthony Russell to National Letter of Intent

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2004) - East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday that Anthony Russell (Waldorf, Md.) has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Buccaneers beginning next season....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golfer Davies named to Palmer Cup team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2004) - The Golf Coaches Association of America announced on Wednesday that East Tennessee State University sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) has been named to the European Squad for the 2004 Palmer Cup presented by Monster. ...


Men's Tennis

Iglesias Named to 2004 CoSIDA Academic All-America Men's At Large Third Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 15, 2004) - The 2004 CoSIDA University Division Men's At-Large Academic All-America teams were announced Tuesday....


Women's Soccer

Ferris Joins Women's Soccer for 2004-05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 7, 2004) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer coach Heather Henson announced today the addition of junior transfer Erin Ferris to the squad for the 2004-05 season. ...


Baseball

Caleb Moore earns Louisville Slugger All-American honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2004) - East Tennessee State junior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.), the Southern Conference Player of the Year, was named to the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I All-American Second Team by the staff of Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Friday morning....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Names Brown Katras as Assistant Coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2004) - East Tennessee State University's women's tennis head coach Steve Brooks announced today the addition of Margie Brown Katras as Assistant Coach for the 2004-05 season. ...


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

Truman Receives Academic All-District Team Honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2004) - The 2004 CoSIDA University Division Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-District IV teams were announced today. Senior Kristin Truman (Johnson City, Tenn.) received second team honors based on her academic and athletic performances. ...


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

Track and Field and Cross Country Adds Ladd For 2004

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2004) - East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field head coach David E. Walker announced today that Jordan Ladd (Brockville, Ontario) will join the Buccaneer squad for the 2004-05 season. ...


Men's Tennis

Iglesias and Serrano Earn CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 1, 2004) - The 2004 CoSIDA University Division Men's At-Large Academic All-District IV teams were announced. Two athletes from East Tennessee State University's men's tennis team were among the 20 student-athletes that were recognized....


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

Four compete at mideast regionals

Baton Rouge, LA (May 29, 2004) - Four ETSU athletes traveled to the mideast regional outdoor track and field meet this weekend to compete for a spot in the NCAA nationals. Kristin Truman (Johnson City, Tenn.) competed in the triple jump event posting a 39"-11.50' mark, her second-best career jump. Also competing in the field events category was freshman Anna Marie Riccardi (Canfield, Ohio) who was unable to score during the event. ...


Baseball

Moore, Howdeshell earn honors from SoCon media

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 28, 2004) - East Tennessee State junior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) and senior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) earned first-team All-Southern Conference honors from the league's media while Moore was named SoCon Player of the Year by the group Friday from the Southern Conference Baseball Tournament in Charleston, S.C., sponsored by the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Growers and the National Peanut Board....


Baseball

The Citadel advances past ETSU, 6-2, in first round of SoCon Tournament

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May, 26, 2004) - First Team All-Conference pitcher Jonathan Ellis went the distance for No. 3 seed The Citadel, leading the Bulldogs to a 6-2 victory over No. 6 seed East Tennessee State in the fourth game of the 2004 Southern Conference Baseball Tournament sponsored by the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Growers and the National Peanut Board. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball eliminated from SoCon Tournament with 12-4 loss to Georgia Southern

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 27, 2004) -- Second-seeded Georgia Southern defeated East Tennessee State, 12-4, from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C., eliminating the Bucs from the Southern Conference Baseball Tournament, sponsored by the Virginia-Carolina Peanut Growers and the National Peanut Board. ...


Baseball

Caleb Moore named Southern Conference Baseball Player of the Year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 26, 2004) - East Tennessee State junior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named SoCon Player of the Year while he and senior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) earned first-team all-conference honors from the league's coaches Wednesday afternoon from Charleston, S.C. Moore is ETSU's first SoCon Player of the Year since third baseman Gary Robinette won the award in 1980....


Baseball

Andy Howdeshell named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 24, 2004) - East Tennessee State senior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Baseball Player of the Week, Monday afternoon from the league office in Spartanburg, S.C....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball prepares for SoCon Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 24, 2004) -- Sixth-seeded East Tennessee State opens Southern Conference Tournament play Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. against third-seeded The Citadel from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C. For tournament information and live stats, visit the SoCon Tournament Headquarters . ...


General News

ETSU's Alcohol Awareness Task Force gets help from Spring Fling golfers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 22 & 23, 2004) -- ETSU student-athletes, cheerleaders and coaches took part in the 2004 Spring Fling Golf Tournament at Buffalo Valley and Pine Oaks golf courses on Saturday and Sunday. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball closes regular season with win over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 23, 2004) - With excellent pitching by senior lefty Josh Kite (Greeneville, Tenn.) and timely hitting, East Tennessee State defeated Furman in the final game of the regular season, 5-2, Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

Furman takes game two from ETSU, 15-10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 22, 2004) - Following an 18-7 win over the Bucs last night, the Furman offense was impressive for the second straight game, leading the Paladins to a 15-10 victory over East Tennessee State Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball faces Furman in final regular-season series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2004) -- ETSU Baseball is set to host SoCon rival Furman in the final series of the regular season this weekend from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs and Paladins will play Friday night at 7 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. For live stats for this weekend's series, click here . For series game notes, click here . ...


Baseball

Furman defeats ETSU Baseball 18-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2004) - The Furman Paladins hit five home runs off of East Tennessee State pitching, scoring a season-high 18 runs en route to a 18-7 victory over the Bucs Friday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Basketball

Women's basketball completes 2004-05 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 21, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's basketball squad has completed their 2004-2005 recruiting class with three student-athletes signing national letters of intent to compete for head coach Karen Kemp and ETSU during the 2005 campaign, it was announced today. Nichelle Akers (Sumter, S.C./Crestwood), Alisha Holmes (Orangeburg, S.C./Orangeburg-Wilkinson) and Kelly Turman (Atlanta, G.A./George Washington Carver) will join the 2004-05 Buccaneer basketball squad. ...


General News

ETSU athletics to host first annual All-Sport Golf Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold its first annual All-Sport Golf Tournament on June 12 at the Cattails at Meadowview in Kingsport, Tenn. The tournament will be in honor of the late Tim Mullins, ETSU's former compliance coordinator. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball signs McCay Green to National Letter of Intent

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2004) - East Tennessee State head coach Tony Skole announced Thursday that McCay Green (Orlando, Fla.), a right-handed pitcher from Lake-Sumter Community College in Leesburg, Fla. has committed to play baseball for the Buccaneers beginning in the 2005 season....


Baseball

East Tennessee State hosts Virginia Tech this evening

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer baseball team hosts Virginia Tech Wednesday night at 7 p.m. from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. It will be the second meeting of the year between the Bucs and Hokies, as ETSU defeated Virginia Tech, 11-7, in the Kingsport Classic on Apr. 27. For live stats for tonight's game, click here . For game notes, click here ....


Baseball

Virginia Tech holds on to defeat ETSU Baseball, 9-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2004) - Virginia Tech withstood a furious late-inning rally by East Tennessee State, holding on to defeat the Bucs, 9-7, Wednesday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Buccaneers outhit the Hokies, 14-12, but six costly ETSU errors led to four unearned runs....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats Tennessee Tech, 10-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2004) - The East Tennessee State baseball team avenged a loss to Tennessee Tech on May 5 with a 10-1 victory over the Golden Eagles Tuesday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Adds Knight for 2004-05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2004) - East Tennessee State women's tennis head coach Steve Brooks announced today that Sandie Knight , a transfer from No. 30 Wake Forest, will join the Bucs for the 2004-05 season. Knight will have junior eligibility standing at ETSU. ...


Baseball

West Virginia shuts out Buccaneer Baseball, 4-0

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (May 15, 2004) - West Virginia scored single runs in the first, third, sixth and seventh innings and Mountaineer starter Shawn Miller turned in a strong performance as WVU defeated ETSU, 4-0 Saturday afternoon from Hawley Field in Morgantown, W. Va....


Softball

Softball eliminated from softball championship tournament

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Eighth-seeded Appalachian State continued its inspired tournament run with a 4-0 shutout of sixth-seeded East Tennessee State Saturday, advancing to face number four Elon at 6:00 p.m. Saturday at the 2004 SoCon Softball Championships. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Falls to TCU Horned Frogs in NCAA First Round, 4-1

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 15, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team fell in a grueling four-hour match in a 4-1 decision to the No. 16 Texas Christian University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon. ...


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

Track and Field Shines at Georgia Tech Invitational, Simmons Notches NCAA Regional Qualifying Mark

ATLANTA (May 15, 2004) - With NCAA Regionals just around the corner, ETSU junior Kim Simmons (Knoxville, Tenn.) qualified in the 800m at the Georgia Tech Invitational....


Baseball

West Virginia defeats ETSU 9-0 in rain-shortened game

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (May 14, 2004) - West Virginia broke open a scoreless game with nine runs over the fourth and fifth innings to defeat East Tennessee State in a rain-shortened game Friday night from Hawley Field in Morgantown, W. Va. The game was called due to thunderstorms prior to the sixth inning....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf adds Irish standout Shaw to lineup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2004) - East Tennessee State University head coach Fred Warren announced Friday that Lisburn, Northern Ireland native Gareth Shaw has signed a letter of intent to play golf for the Buccaneers beginning in the fall of 2004. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men complete recruiting class with signing of Sneed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2004) - East Tennessee State University head coach Murry Bartow announced on Friday that Oak Park, Ill., native Dillion Sneed has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the Buccaneers beginning with the upcoming 2004-05 season. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs fall to Cougars in tournament play

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Junior hurler Rachael Stern threw a complete-game shutout while Leshe Russell and Katie Ballard combined for five hits and five RBI to lead second-seeded College of Charleston to a 7-0 victory over sixth-seeded East Tennessee State in the 2004 SoCon Softball Championships. ...


General News

23 ETSU Athletes Named to TIAA-CREF Spring Academic All-Conference Teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 14, 2004) - The Southern Conference today announced its TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference teams for the spring of 2004. A total of 235 student-athletes, representing all 12 Southern Conference institutions were named to the team....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats West Virginia, 7-4

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (May 13, 2004) - East Tennessee State scored three runs in the top of the ninth to seal a 7-4 victory Thursday night over West Virginia Thursday night from Hawley Field in Morgantown, W. Va. ...


Softball

SoCon Announces Softball All-Conference Teams, Individual Awards

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- The Southern Conference announced its 2004 softball All-Conference teams and individual awards Wednesday night at the league's annual softball banquet. Headlining the selections was regular season champion Chattanooga, who earned league Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, and Coach of the Year honors as well as placing two student-athletes on the All-Conference first team. ...


Softball

ETSU Knocks Off Georgia Southern, 5-4

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Lindsay Lane (Erwin, Tenn.) went two-for-three with a home run and three RBI while pitcher Belinda Barerra (Fayetteville, N.C.) pitched three scoreless innings of relief to lead sixth-seeded East Tennessee State to a 5-4 extra-innings upset of third-seeded Georgia Southern in the first round of the 2004 SoCon Softball Championships. ...


Baseball

ETSU baseball team helps out at area preschool's field day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2003) ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball set to face West Virginia

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May, 12, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State baseball team opens a three-game set with West Virginia Thursday night at 7 p.m. from Hawley Field in Morgantown, W.V. The Bucs and Mountaineers will also play Friday night at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. For ETSU-WVU live stats, click here or for series notes, click here . ...


Softball

SoCon Softball Championships Return to Chattanooga

SPARTANBURG, SC (May 11, 2004)- The 2004 Southern Conference Softball Championships will take place this Thursday through Sunday, May 13-16 at Chattanooga's Jim Frost Stadium with eight teams vying for an automatic bid to the NCAA championships. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men dominate Tennessee Sports Writers Assocation's All-State Basketball Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 10, 2004) - Recently graduated senior Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) and rising junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) were named to the Tennessee Sports Writer's Association's All-State team for the 2003-04 season, giving East Tennessee State University basketball two of the five spots on the team. Voting members of the TSWA include newspaper writers and sports information directors from throughout Tennessee. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs softball downs Furman 4-0

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 8, 2004) - The East Tennessee State (28-32, 8-13 SoCon) softball squad defeated the Furman Lady Paladins (15-46, 7-13 SoCon) in timely fashion with a final score of 4-0 this afternoon at Metro-Kiwanis Park. The final game of the 2004 regular season for the Bucs showcased a top pitching performance from senior Tiffany McVay (Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.) who tied her career high with her 14 win of the season. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs softball in conference action

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 8, 2004) - The East Tennessee State (27-32, 7-13 SoCon) softball squad hosted Furman University (15-45, 7-12 SoCon) in the final home series of the 2004 regular season in a conference doubleheader at Metro-Kiwanis Park this afternoon. In front of a gathered crowd for senior day festivities, the Lady Bucs and Lady Paladins were scoreless until the bottom of the fifth inning when ETSU's Tiffany McVay (Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.) reached first on an error by the Furman second baseman. After a Sheryl Clark (Bradenton, Fla.) sacrifice bunt, senior Julia Chance (Knoxville, Tenn.) sent a ball to the center field fence scoring McVay with the double. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to Tennessee Tech, 10-8

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2004) - East Tennessee State had their four-game winning streak snapped Wednesday night as Tennessee Tech defeated the Bucs 10-8 from Bush Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn....


Men's Tennis

Posada Recognized as Men's Tennis Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 5, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced today the Athletes of the Month for April. ETSU's Oscar Posada was selected as the men's tennis Athlete of the Month. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis to Travel to Lexington to face No. 16 TCU in the Opening Round of the NCAA Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2004) - The NCAA announced today that the No. 67 East Tennessee State men's tennis team will travel to Lexington, Ky. to face No. 16 Texas Christian University in the first round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament on May 15 at 2:00 p.m. Live scoring will be available at www.ukathletics.com. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Reflects on a Successful Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team finish their season tied for fourth after being slated to finish seventh in the SoCon preseason coaches' poll. ...


Baseball

Caleb Moore leads NCAA in batting average and doubles

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2004) - In the latest NCAA Division I baseball statistics, released Tuesday, East Tennessee State junior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) leads the nation in batting average and doubles....


Baseball

ETSU's Caleb Moore named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 3, 2004) - After batting .579 last week and leading the Bucs to a 4-0 record against Virginia Tech and The Citadel, East Tennessee State junior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Player of the Week....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball completes sweep of The Citadel with 9-7 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2004) - East Tennessee State held on to defeat The Citadel, 9-7, in Southern Conference baseball action Sunday afternoon from rainy Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The win gave the Bucs a sweep of the series, marking the first time that ETSU has won all three games in a series against the Bulldogs in school history....


Softball

ETSU Splits With Georgia Southern

STATEBORO, Ga. (May 2, 2004) - Carolynn Chin's single to right field brought in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give Georgia Southern the 1-0 victory in the second game of the weekend series. Game two saw ETSU score four runs in the seventh inning to escape the series sweep with the 4-2 win. ...


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

ETSU Track and Field Men and Women Finish Fifth at SoCon Outdoor Championships

BOONE, N.C. (May, 2, 2004) - ETSU wrapped up competition at the Southern Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships Sunday evening....


Baseball

Church's homer leads ETSU to 13-inning win over The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore first baseman Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.) belted a three-run homer in the bottom of the 13th inning to give the Bucs an exciting 10-7 victory over The Citadel Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

ETSU Falls to Georgia Southern

STATESBORO, Ga. (May 1, 2004) - Georgia Southern's Kim Griffin launched a three-run home run to give the Eagles the 3-1 victory over East Tennessee State in game one of the SoCon doubleheader. The second game of the day was called after the fourth inning due to thunderstorms in the area. Game two, which was in a scoreless tie after four innings, will be completed prior to Sunday's scheduled game. ...


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

ETSU Track and Field Earns Another NCAA Regional Qualifying Mark as the First Day of the SoCon Championships Concludes

Boone, N.C. (May, 1, 2004) - ETSU notched its fourth NCAA Regional Qualifying Mark with junior Nichola Cornish's (Spartanburg, S.C.) performance in the 400m dash....


Baseball

Bucs set to face The Citadel this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 30, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State Buccaneer Baseball team opens a key Southern Conference series with The Citadel Friday night at 7 p.m. at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn Game Notes for the Citadel Series ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball wins 10-9 thriller over The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 30, 2004) - ETSU freshman left fielder Stephen Douglas (Kennesaw, Ga.) hit an RBI single, scoring senior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) with the game-winning run to break a 9-9 tie in the bottom of the ninth as the Bucs defeated The Citadel, 10-9, Friday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

Schedule changes for Buccaneer Baseball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 29, 2004) - East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole announced two upcoming changes to the Buccaneer Baseball schedule Thursday afternoon....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf signs Irish standout McNamara

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2004) - East Tennessee State University men's golf coach Fred Warren announced on Thursday that Limerick, Ireland, native Cian McNamara has signed a letter of intent to play golf for the Buccaneers beginning in the fall of 2004. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball's Caleb Moore among NCAA leaders

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 27, 2004) - East Tennessee State junior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) is among the top-10 in two different categories in the NCAA Division I statistics, released Tuesday....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball defeats Virginia Tech, 11-7, in Kingsport Classic

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Apr. 27, 2004) - Down 3-1 in the top of the fifth, the East Tennessee State offense erupted for 10 run over the next two innings, then held on for an 11-7 victory over Virginia Tech in the third annual Kingsport Classic from Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport, Tenn. It is the second straight win for ETSU in the event, as they defeated the Hokies, 5-4, last season....


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

Crane to Join Cross Country and Track Buccaneers for 2004-05 Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2004) - East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field head coach David E. Walker announced today that distance runner Jeffrey Crane (Taylors, S.C.) will join the Buccaneer squad for the 2004-05 season. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball prepares for the Kingsport Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 26, 2004) - The East Tennessee State baseball team will face the Virginia Tech Hokies tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. in the Kingsport Classic from Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport, Tenn. The Bucs are 21-22 overall and have won seven of their last ten games. The Hokies (20-17) has also gone 7-3 in their last ten contests prior to their doubleheader this evening with Connecticut. East Tennessee State is led by junior catcher Caleb Moore , who leads the Southern Conference with a .460 batting average. Moore is hitting an incredible .667 (16-24) with nine doubles, five RBIs and seven runs scored over his last five games. Senior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) leads the Bucs with seven home runs while sophomore first baseman Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.) paces ETSU with 39 RBIs. ...


Baseball

Bucs relinquish late lead in loss to CofC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 25, 2004) - Holding a 5-3 lead with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, the East Tennessee State University baseball team watched College of Charleston erupt for 10 runs on eight hits to collect a Southern Conference series sweep with a 13-6 victory Sunday afternoon at Patriots Point Park. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs golf finish fifth at SoCon Championships

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 25, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State University women's golf team wrapped up the Southern Conference Championships in fifth place Sunday, while Furman swept both the team and individual titles. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs Softball Squad Downs Cougars 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 25, 2004) - Lady Bucs pitcher Belinda Barrera (Fayetteville, N.C.) pitched a one-run, complete game to give ETSU (25-29, 5-10 SoCon) the 3-1 win versus College of Charleston (35-21, 9-6 SoCon) today at Metro-Kiwanis Park. With the win, ETSU captured two victories in the three game series with Charleston and posted their fifth conference win of the season. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Wins SoCon Men's Tennis Championship After Downing #3 College of Charleston, 4-2

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 25, 2004) - Top-seeded East Tennessee State outlasted third-seeded College of Charleston 4-2 in the finals of the 2004 Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championships....


Baseball

ETSU unable to overcome early deficit against CofC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 24, 2004) - Despite a solid effort from its bullpen, the East Tennessee State University baseball team could not overcome an early deficit Saturday against the College of Charleston, dropping an 11-4 contest to the Southern Conference's first-place team at Patriots Point Park. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs currently sixth at SoCon Golf Championships

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 24, 2004) -- The Furman women's golf team holds a 14-shot lead after 36 holes of play at the 2004 Southern Conference Women's Golf Championships, being played at the par-71, 6,162-yard Starmount Forest Country Club. ...


Softball

Softball Splits In Conference Action

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 24, 2004) - Behind a bottom of the seventh stolen base by ETSU outfielder Dani Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.), the Lady Bucs posted their fourth conference win of the season splitting a doubleheader decision with College of Charleston today at Metro-Kiwanis Park. College of Charleston (35-20, 9-5 SoCon) managed a win in game one of the twinbill 3-2 while the Lady Bucs (24-29, 4-10 SoCon) captured game two 5-4. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 67 Men's Tennis Advances to SoCon Championship Final by defeating Appalachian State 4-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 24, 2004) - The top-seeded East Tennessee State men's tennis team advanced to the SoCon finals with a 4-0 win over fifth-seeded Appalachian State University on Saturday morning....


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

Ricciardi and Rainer Place at Virginia Tech Invite

BLACKSBURG, Va. (April. 24, 2004) - Three athletes from the East Tennessee State track and field team competed at the Virginia Tech Invite on Saturday afternoon. ...


Baseball

ETSU baseball drops opener at CofC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 23, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University baseball team opened a critical Southern Conference series with College of Charleston on Friday, dropping the opening game of the series 15-5 at Patriots Point Park. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs currently tied for fifth at SoCon Women's Golf Championships

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 23, 2004) -- Nine-time team champion Furman recorded an opening round 297 to take a seven shot lead over defending champion Western Carolina after the first day of play at the 2004 Southern Conference Women?s Golf Championships, contested at the historic par 71- 6,162 yard Starmount Country Club. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs Softball Squad Completes 2004-2005 Recruiting Class

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 23, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's softball squad has completed their 2004-2005 recruiting class with four student-athletes signing national letters of intent to compete for head coach Amy Fuller and ETSU during the 2005 campaign, it was announced today. Melissa McCall (Kingsport, Tenn./Dobyns-Bennett), Briana Knight (Brier, Wash./Mountlake Terrace), Amanda Haverman (Kirkwood, Mo./Kirkwood) and Jessica Payne (Maryville, Tenn./William Blount) will all join the ETSU softball team for the 2004-2005 season. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 1 Seeded Men's Tennis Topples Davidson 4-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April. 23, 2004) - Top-seeded East Tennessee State advanced to the semifinals with a 4-0 win over #9 Davidson in the quarterfinals of the 2004 Southern Conference Men's Tennis Championships. The Bucs improve to 18-5 with the Wildcats falling to 9-13. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Sweep SoCon Awards

CHARLESTON, SC (April 23, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced the 2004 Men's and Women's All-Conference teams this afternoon....


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Falls to Davidson 4-2 in Second Round of Southern Conference Championships

CHARLESTON, SC (April 23, 2004) - The sixth seeded ETSU women's tennis team fell to third seed Davidson 4-2 in the second round of the Southern Conference Championships....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats UNC Asheville in 21-16 slugfest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 21, 2004) - East Tennessee State won its seventh consecutive game Wednesday night, but it was not easy, holding off UNC Asheville, 21-16, from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Basketball

JuCo All-American Chris Mitchell signs with Buccaneer men's basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2004) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that 6-foot-6, 230-pound swingman Chris Mitchell has signed to play with the Buccaneers beginning with the 2004-05 season. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Rolls Past Western Carolina 4-0 to Advance at the SoCon Championships

CHARLESTON, SC (April 22, 2004) - Sixth-seeded East Tennessee State defeated eleven-seeded Western Carolina 4-0 in the first round of the 2004 Southern Conference Women's Tennis Championships....


Women's Golf

SoCon Women's Golf Championships Start Friday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 20, 2004) -- The 2004 Southern Conference Women's Golf Championships will take place this Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25. The three-round, 54-hole event is scheduled to take place at the par 71, 6091-yard Starmount Forest Country Club with UNC Greensboro serving as the host institution. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball inks Canadian prep star Surmacz

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2004) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced on Wednesday that 6-foot-8 forward Greg Surmacz out of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, has signed to play with the Buccaneers beginning with the 2004-05 season. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs Split at State Line Classic

BRISTOL, TENN. (April 21, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Lady Bucs softball squad (23-28, 3-9 SoCon) split their afternoon games at the Eighth Annual State Line Classic today in Bristol, Tenn. Defeating Virginia Tech in the first game 4-2, ETSU couldn't keep their momentum as they fell to the Radford Highlanders 12-4 in the night-cap. ...


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Announces 2004 Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2004) - East Tennessee State University head women's soccer coach Heather Henson has released the Buccaneer soccer schedule for the 2004 season. ...


Men's Golf

Furman sweeps SoCon championships; ETSU's Davies finishes second and earns All-SoCon honors

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (April 20, 2004) -- East Tennessee State University freshman Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) didn't bring home the championship, but he did take home plenty of honors of the final day of the Southern Conference Men's Golf Championships Tuesday at the Ridges Golf and Country Club. ...


Men's Tennis

Tennis Prepares For SoCon Championships

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 20, 2004) - The 2004 SoCon Men's and Women's Tennis Championships will begin this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Charleston, S.C....


Women's Tennis

Tennis Prepares For SoCon Championships

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 20, 2004) - The 2004 SoCon Men's and Women's Tennis Championships will begin this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Charleston, S.C....


Volleyball

Volleyball Inks Two Recruits for 2004 Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University volleyball squad has added two recruits for the 2004 season, it was announced today. Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Co. / Rampart) and Katie Longden (Fort Dodge, Iowa / Iowa Central CC) have signed national letters of intent to compete with head coach Lindsay Devine for the upcoming fall season. ...


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

ETSU Sweeps SoCon Track and Field Athletes of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2004) - East Tennessee State's James Rainer and Kristin Truman were named the Men's and Women's Track and Field Athletes of the Week for their performances the week of April 12-18. ...


Baseball

Blake Church named SoCon Baseball Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Apr. 19, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore first baseman Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.) was named Southern Conference Baseball Player of the Week Monday afternoon after leading the Bucs to a sweep this past weekend over SoCon rival Appalachian State. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies currently atop leaderboard at SoCon Championships

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (April 19, 2004) -- After fighting through gusty winds and somewhat treacherous conditions, the Furman Paladins and Georgia Southern Eagles find themselves tied atop the team leaderboard after second round play Monday in the Southern Conference Men's Golf Championships at the Ridges Golf and Country Club. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball continues win streak with 14-2 victory over Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 18, 2004) - East Tennessee State won its sixth-consecutive game and seventh-straight in Southern Conference play with a 14-2 victory over Appalachian State Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The win marked Buccaneer head coach Tony Skole 's 100th victory at ETSU....


Men's Golf

Bucs struggle through first day at SoCon Golf Championships

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (April 18, 2004) -- The Furman Paladins posted a team score of three-under-par 285 to assume the lead after first-round play in the 68th Southern Conference Men's Golf Championships Sunday at the Ridges Golf and Country Club. ...


Softball

Softball Falls to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 18, 2004) - Bryn Favor drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning to give Chattanooga a 2-1 Southern Conference softball victory over East Tennessee State Sunday and complete a three-game series sweep. The win pushed UTC's winning streak to 12, which ties for the fourth-longest in school history. ...


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

Three Buccaneers Hit NCAA Regional Qualifying Marks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 18, 2004) - Three Buccaneer track and field athlete's, Kristin Truman (Johnson City, Tenn.), Anna Marie Riccardi (Canfielf, Ohio), and James Rainer (Alcoa, Tenn.) recorded NCAA Regional Qualifying marks at the Vanderbilt Invitational in Nashville, Tenn. this weekend. ...


Baseball

Stellar pitching leads Buccaneer Baseball to doubleheader sweep of Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 17, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore righty Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) pitched a complete-game seven-hitter and senior lefty Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.) followed with another complete-game gem as the Bucs swept a doubleheader from Appalachian State, 13-3 and 8-3, Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

Lady Bucs Softball Squad Falls to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 17, 2004) - The Lady Bucs softball squad (22-26, 3-8 SoCon) suffered 2-1 and 3-1 setbacks in conference action versus Chattanooga today....


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Finishes Perfect in Regular Season with 6-1 Win Against UNC Greensboro

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2004) - The No. 70 East Tennessee State men's tennis team wrapped up regular season play with a 6-1 win against UNC Greensboro on Saturday afternoon. The win is ETSU's tenth straight and earns them the regular season championship title....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Blanked By No. 38 William & Mary, 4-0

BLACKSBURG, Va. (April 17, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell to No. 38 in the ITA rankings, William & Mary, Saturday afternoon by a score of 4-0 in Blacksburg, Va....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Tops No. 65 Virginia Tech, 4-1

BLACKSBURG, Va. (April 17, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team beat No. 65 Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. Saturday night. The win comes after a loss this afternoon to No. 38 William & Mary....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball set to host SoCon rival Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 16, 2004) -- East Tennessee State and Appalachian State begin a three-game series with a Saturday doubleheader from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. Saturday's games begin at 1 p.m. and a single game will be played on Sunday, also at 1 p.m. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis to Recognize Seniors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2004) - The ETSU men's tennis team will recognize its senior co-captains Diego Iglesias (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) at their final home match tomorrow April 17. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Overpowers UNC Greensboro, 5-2

JOHNSON, Tenn. (April 16, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team sent its seniors out with a 5-2 win over Southern Conference opponent UNC Greensboro on Friday afternoon. ETSU's four seniors Tatiana Arriaran (Cochabamba, Bolivia), Jessica Irey (Clewiston, Fla.), Courtney McInnis (Waterboro, Maine), and Aimee Villavicencio (Lexington, Ky.) were recognized at the match....


Volleyball

Volleyball Spring Fling Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2004) - The East Tennessee State volleyball team will host the Spring Fling Volleyball Tournament May 1-2 with all games to be held at Mooney Field. Saturday, May 1 will feature the women's triples event featuring an open, amateur, and high school division. Also on Saturday will be the men's doubles event with an open and amateur division, while Sunday's co-ed doubles division will conclude the two-day tournament. Prizes will be awarded to all first-place teams. ...


Softball

Softball Splits Afternoon Series With Tennessee Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2004) - Behind a complete game, one-run effort by senior pitcher Tiffany McVay (Sale Creek, Tenn.), the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (22-24, 3-6 SoCon) split their afternoon doubleheader with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (29-20, 8-5 Ohio Valley) Thursday with a 4-3 setback in game one and a 2-1 victory in game two in non-conference action at Metro-Kiwanis Park. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Beats Appalachian State, 4-3

BOONE, N.C. (April 15, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team picked up another win over a Southern Conference win with their 4-3 victory over Appalachian State on Thursday afternoon....


Baseball

ETSU-Radford baseball postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 14, 2004) -- Wednesday afternoon's baseball game between Radford and East Tennessee State has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Radford, Va. area. No makeup date has been announced. ...


Baseball

Saturday's ETSU-Appalachian State doubleheader moved to 1 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 14, 2004) - Saturday afternoon's doubleheader between East Tennessee State and SoCon rival Appalachian State from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, originally scheduled for 2 p.m., has been moved to 1 p.m....


Men's Golf

ETSU men set to host Southern Conference golf tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2004) - The 2004 Southern Conference Men's Golf Championships are set to begin on Sunday, April 18 and run through Tuesday, April 20. The three-round, 54-hole event is scheduled to take place at the par 72, 7147-yard The Ridges Golf and Country Club in Jonesborough, Tenn., with East Tennessee State serving as the host institution. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Picks Up Win Against ASU, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2004) - The No. 70 East Tennessee State men's tennis team extended its winning streak to nine games with its 6-1 win over Appalachian State University on Tuesday afternoon....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Scrimmage Cancelled

The East Tennessee State women's soccer scrimmage scheduled against Radford at Civitan Park for tonight has been cancelled due to weather conditions....


Men's Tennis

Posada Named Men's Tennis Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, SC (April, 13, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced today that East Tennessee State's Oscar Posada as the Men's Tennis Player of the Week for April 13. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 69 Men's Tennis Sweeps Davidson, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2004) - The No. 69 East Tennessee State men's tennis team swept Southern Conference opponent Davidson in a home contest Monday afternoon, 7-0....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball completes sweep of Wofford with 8-6 victory

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Apr. 11, 2004) -- East Tennessee State sophomore lefty Steven Calicutt (Spartanburg, S.C.) returned to his hometown and pitched 7.2 innings to pick up the victory as the Buccaneers completed a three-game sweep of Wofford Sunday afternoon with an 8-6 win at Russell C. King Field in Spartanburg, S.C....


Baseball

Bucs capitalize on errors to defeat Wofford, 10-9

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Apr. 10, 2004) -- Wofford's sixth error of the game brought home the winning run in the 12th inning as East Tennessee State defeated Wofford, 10-9, Saturday afternoon at Russell C. King Field in Spartanburg, S.C. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf finishes 10th at The Intercollegiate

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (April 10, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's golf team put together one of its most solid performances of the year, finishing 10th during final round play of The Intercollegiate Saturday at the Macgregor Downs Country Club. In fact, the Buccaneers (301-289-287=877) fired a season-best round of 287 on the final day. ...


Softball

UNCG edges ETSU 2-1 in softball series final

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 10, 2004) - Freshman Kara Clouser's two-run double in the bottom of the sixth inning propelled the UNCG Greensboro softball team to a 2-1 victory and three-game series sweep over ETSU Saturday at Campus Field. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU men's tennis stays perfect in SoCon play

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 10, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team retained the unblemished Southern Conference record, dropping the Chattanooga men's tennis team 6-1 Saturday at the UTC Tennis Complex. ...


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

Three Buccaneers Compete at Sea Ray Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 10, 2004) - Three ETSU track and field athletes competed at the 38th annual Sea Ray Relays hosted by the University of Tennessee. ...


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

Buccaneer Track and Field Competes Against VMI in Dual Meet

LEXINGTON, Va. (April 10, 2004) - In addition to the Sea Ray Relays, the ETSU track and field team also competed today against VMI in a duel meet....


Baseball

Clutch hits lead ETSU to 11-5 victory over Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Apr. 9, 2004) -- A two-out grand slam by freshman left fielder Stephen Douglas (Kennesaw, Ga.) in the top of the seventh broke open a tight game as East Tennessee State defeated Wofford, 11-5, Friday night at Russell C. King Field in Spartanburg, S.C. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men finish first two rounds of Intercollegiate in 12th

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (April 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's golf team posted a score of 14-over-par and finished in 12th place after two rounds of play during the Courtyard by Marriott Intercollegiate Friday at the Macgregor Downs Country Club. ...


Softball

ETSU softball drops doubleheader at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 8, 2004) - The UNC Greensboro softball team pounded out 16 hits and five home runs in a doubleheader sweep of East Tennessee State Friday afternoon at Campus Field. The Spartans edged ETSU 5-3 in game one before downing the Lady Bucs 8-1 in game two. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Defeated by Winthrop, 5-2

ROCK HILL, S.C. (April 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell to the Winthrop Lady Eagles Friday afternoon at the Memorial Courts in Rock Hill, S.C. by a score of 5-2....


Baseball

Josiah Glafenhein named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Apr. 7, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore second baseman Josiah Glafenhein (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been selected as this week's TIAA-CREF Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week....


Baseball

No. 12 Tennessee holds off Buccaneer Baseball, 6-3

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Apr. 7, 2004) - East Tennessee State had an early lead against #12 Tennessee, but the Vols rallied for three runs in the middle innings to take the lead, then held on to defeat the Bucs, 6-3, from Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn....


Men's Tennis

No. 69 Men's Tennis Maintains Perfect Record in SoCon With Furman Win, 5-2

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 7, 2004) - The No. 69 East Tennessee State men's tennis team downed Furman Wednesday afternoon by a score of 5-2 at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Downed by Lady Paladins, 6-1

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 7, 2004) - The East Tennesse State women's tennis team fell by a score of 6-1 to the Lady Paladins, who remain perfect in conference play (8-0), and continue a streak of forty-nine consecutive regular season conference wins....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball travels to Tennessee Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 6, 2004) -- The ETSU baseball team heads to Knoxville to take on No. 13 Tennessee from Lindsay Nelson Stadium Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs finish behind Kentucky, host team Murray State to finish third at Lady Racer Classic

MURRAY, Ky. (April 6, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team made an extremely strong showing in the Big River Telephone Company Lady Racer Classic, finishing in third place behind Kentucky and the host team Murray State following final round play Wednesday at the Miller Golf Club. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs drop two in softball doubleheader against Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2004) - Struggles on offense and an opportunistic Radford squad made for a perplexing combination as the East Tennessee State University softball team dropped a pair of games in a non-conference doubleheader Tuesday at Metro-Kiwanis Park. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs currently third at Lady Racer Classic

MURRAY, Ky. (April 5, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team placed two players in the top 10 on the individual leaderboard and finished in third place as a team after first and second round play Monday at the Big River Telephone Company Lady Racer Classic hosted by Murray State. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 65 Men's Tennis Victorious Against Wofford, 6-1

SPARTAN BURG, S.C. (April 5, 2004) - The No. 65 East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated Wofford in Spartanburg, S.C. this afternoon, 6-1....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball rallies to defeat Western Carolina, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 4, 2004) - East Tennessee State scored two clutch runs to take the lead in the bottom of the seventh, then held on to defeat Western Carolina, 4-3, in Southern Conference baseball action Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU men wrap up final round play at Cleveland Golf/ASU Invitational

AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 4, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's golf team struggled in final round play at the Cleveland Golf/Augusta State Invitational Sunday, finishing 18th out of the extremely strong field gathered at the Forest Hills Golf Club. ...


Softball

Elon outlasts Lady Bucs in extra innings Sunday to win SoCon series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2004) - In a back-and-forth battle Sunday afternoon at Metro-Kiwanis Park, the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs rallied from a 4-0 deficit to eventually take the lead at 6-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning, but the Elon Phoenix regrouped to force extra innings and eventually collect an 8-6 victory in Southern Conference softball action. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 65 Men's Tennis Sweeps The Citadel, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 4, 2004) - No. 65 East Tennessee State men's tennis team took care of business quickly against Southern Conference opponent The Citadel in a 7-0 final Sunday afternoon....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Defeats College of Charleston, 4-3

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 3, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team battled to a 4-3 victory against the College of Charleston Cougars on Sunday....


Baseball

Western Carolina sweeps doubleheader from ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 3, 2004) - The Western Carolina Catamounts took both ends of a doubleheader from East Tennessee State by identical 8-4 scores Saturday from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU men currently tied for 15th at Cleveland Golf/ASU Invitational

AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 3, 2004) - Darkness led to the postponement of second-round play at the Cleveland Golf/Augusta State University Invitational Saturday, as the East Tennessee State men's golf team finds itself currently 15th on the leaderboard at 13-over par 292, 10 strokes behind first-place UCLA. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs split Saturday softball doubleheader with Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2004) - East Tennessee State scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning and Tiffany McVay (Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.) put together a complete-game victory on the mound, as the Lady Buccaneers dropped Elon 5-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Metro-Kiwanis Park. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 65 Men's Tennis Overpowers Cougars, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 3, 2004) - No. 65 East Tennessee State men's tennis team battled the College of Charleston to a 4-3 victory on Saturday afternoon....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Swept by Chattanooga, 7-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 3, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team was swept by in-state Southern Conference rival Chattanooga Saturday afternoon at the UTC Tennis Complex. ...


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

Buccaneers Compete at Clemson Invitational

CLEMSON, S.C. (April 3, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University track and field team competed at the Clemson Invitational at the Rock Norman Track. The Buccaneer women placed sixth overall, while the men placed eighth. ...


Baseball

ETSU-Western Carolina series opener rained out

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 2, 2004) - Friday night's opener of this weekend's Southern Conference baseball series between East Tennessee State and Western Carolina has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Johnson City area. The Buccaneers and Catamounts will instead play a double-header Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from Cardinal Park....


Men's Basketball

ETSU's Zakee Wadood earns honorable mention All-America

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2004) - East Tennessee State University senior Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) earned honorable mention honors on the Associated Press All-America team released earlier this week. ...


Baseball

ETSU-UNC Asheville baseball rained out

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 31, 2004) - This afternoon's scheduled baseball game between East Tennessee State and UNC Asheville has been rained out due to inclement weather in the Asheville, N.C. area. No makeup date has been announced....


Baseball

Trevor Smith Named TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 31, 2004) -- East Tennessee State junior right-handed pitcher Trevor Smith (Newport, Tenn.) has been honored as this week's TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week. ...


Softball

Softball doubleheader with Radford postponed

Today's softball doubleheader between East Tennessee State and Radford has been postponed due to inclement weather. The games will be rescheduled for Tuesday, April 6. Game One is set for 2 p.m., followed by Game Two at 4 p.m. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis Ranked No. 65

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 31, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team broke into the ITA Rankings this week in the No. 65 slot. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs' McVay named SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2004) - East Tennessee State's Tiffany McVay (Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.) was selected as the Southern Conference's softball Player of the Week for March 29. ...


Men's Tennis

Bucs Defeat Old Dominion (No. 56), 4-2

NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 26, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated No. 56 Old Dominion, 4-2 in a road contest Friday afternoon in Norfolk, Va....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball earns game three victory over Elon

ELON, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2004)-- East Tennessee State scored seven runs in the first five innings and got a strong outing by senior lefty Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.) en route to a 7-5 Southern Conference baseball victory from Latham Park in Elon, N.C. Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Phoenix (13-15, 8-4 SoCon) took two of the three games over ETSU (13-16, 4-8) in the weekend set. ...


Softball

McVay shines on mound, at plate in 1-0 win over ASU

Boone, N.C. (March 28, 2004) � In a Southern Conference pitchers' duel, Appalachian State University's Jordan Arnold went the distance, allowing four hits over seven innings, but ETSU's Tiffany McVay (Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.) was better. ...


Women's Tennis

Buccaneers Clip Eagles' Wings, 5-2

JOHNSON, Tenn. (Mar. 28, 2004) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team defeated Southern Conference opponent Georgia Southern, 5-2 in a home contest at the ETSU tennis courts Sunday afternoon....


Baseball

Elon defeats ETSU Baseball, 11-10

ELON, N.C. (Mar. 27, 2004) -- The Elon Phoenix and East Tennessee State Buccaneers combined for 21 runs and 36 hits as the Phoenix took game two of the three-game Southern Conference baseball series 11-10 at Latham Park in Elon, N.C. on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Elon moved to 13-14 overall and 8-3 in the SoCon. The Bucs fell to 12-16, 3-8. ...


Softball

Sprague's home run in Game Two gives Lady Bucs split with Appy State

BOONE, N.C. (March 27, 2004) -- Appalachian State University's softball team scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth to support Jordan Arnold's bid at a complete game and take a 7-2 victory over East Tennessee State in Game One of a Southern Conference doubleheader. In Game Two, both sides put together three-run innings, but it was a solo home run by ETSU's Janine Sprague (Hillsborough, N.C.) in the top of the seventh that won the nightcap, 4-3. ...


Men's Tennis

Bucs Pick Up Win Against UAB, 4-1

NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 27, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated UAB, 4-1, in Norfolk, Va. on Saturday. The Bucs improve to 9-5 overall, 2-0 in the SoCon with the win. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Falls to Davidson, 6-1

JOHNSON, Tenn. (Mar. 27, 2004) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team fell to the Davidson Wildcats 6-1 Saturday afternoon at the ETSU Tennis Center....


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

Buccaneer Track and Field Wraps Up Competition at the adidas Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. (Mar. 27, 2004) - Junior Brad Yewer (Newbury, England) set a personal best in the 5000 meters of 14:28.15 for an 11th-place finish at the adidas Raleigh relays this weekend in the Paul Derr stadium on the North Carolina State campus....


Baseball

Elon hangs on to defeat ETSU, 4-3

ELON, N.C. (Mar. 26, 2004) -- East Tennessee State had runners in scoring position with one out in both the eighth and ninth innings, but could not push the tying run across as Elon defeated the Bucs, 4-3, in the opener of a SoCon weekend series Friday afternoon from Latham Park in Elon, N.C. ...


Men's Tennis

Bucs Defeat Old Dominion (No. 56), 4-2

NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 26, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated No. 56 Old Dominion, 4-2 in a road contest Friday afternoon in Norfolk, Va. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball returns to SoCon play with series at Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 25, 2004) -- East Tennessee State opens their first series against the newest Southern Conference member Friday afternoon at 2:30 from Latham Park in Elon, N.C. Live stats for the series will be available by visiting Elon's athletic website , www.elon.edu/athletics. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs split doubleheader with Winthrop

ROCK HILL, S.C. (March 24, 2004) - The Winthrop softball team split a double-header with East Tennessee State, Wednesday afternoon in non-conference action at Terry Field. ...


Men's Tennis

Serrano Honored as TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 24, 2004) - East Tennessee State junior tennis player Mois�s Serrano has been selected as this week's TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week....


Baseball

No. 12 Tennessee too much for East Tennessee State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 23, 2004) - The No. 12 Tennessee Volunteers scored 15 runs between the second and fifth innings en route to a 20-2 victory over East Tennessee State in front of a season-high 1,007 fans Tuesday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs wrap up seventh-straight Top 10 with sixth-place finish at Samford Intercollegiate

CALERA, Ala. (March 23, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team continued their stellar play with a sixth-place finish in the Samford Intercollegiate Wednesday at the Timberline Golf Club. It is the seventh-straight Top 10 tournament finish for the Lady Bucs, which includes two first-place efforts in their last two events. ...


Women's Tennis

Terriers Hand Buccaneers First SoCon Loss, 5-2

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 23, 2004) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team was dealt a 5-2 road loss when it battled Wofford Tuesday afternoon at the Reeves Tennis Center. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball to host No. 13 Tennessee Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 22, 2004) - East Tennessee State is set to host in-state rival Tennessee, Tuesday night at 7 p.m. from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs are 12-13 after dropping two of three this past weekend in a SoCon series against UNC Greensboro. The Vols are ranked as high as No. 13 in weekly college baseball polls and come into the game at 19-3 after taking two of three from Mississippi State....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs currently tied for 7th at Samford Intercollegiate

CALERA, Ala. (March 22, 2004) - Sophomore Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) continued her strong play of late in the first round of the Samford Intercollegiate Monday at the Timberline Golf Club. Finishing tied for 11th at 7-over, Barton helped the East Tennessee State University women's golf team to a seventh place finish heading into today's final round. ...


Baseball

UNCG hangs on to defeat Buccaneer Baseball, 6-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 21, 2004) - East Tennessee State stranded the possible tying and game-winning runs on first and second as UNC Greensboro held on for a 6-5 victory over the Bucs Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Spartans (15-4, 4-2 Southern Conference) took two out of three from ETSU (12-13, 3-6 SoCon) in the weekend series from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf finishes 14th at Hall of Fame Invitational

HUMBLE, Texas (March 21, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's golf team finished in 14th after final round play Sunday in the Hall of Fame Invitational at the Redstone Golf Club. ETSU junior Jeremy Hobson (Thonotosassa, Fla.) and freshman Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) led the Bucs, finishing tied for 43rd at 7-over-par 223 for the event, as the Bucs posted a team score of 904. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs end Virginia Tech tournament on winning note

BLACKSBURG, Va. (March 21, 2004) - Powered by a five-run first inning and another solid pitching effort from sophomore Belinda Barrera (Fayetteville, N.C.), the East Tennessee State University softball team finished the Hokie Fastpitch Club Classic with a winning record thanks to a 9-1 victory over St. Francis on Sunday. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Victorious Against Western Carolina, 6-1

Cullowhee, N.C. (March 21, 2004) - East Tennessee State handed the Lady Catamounts a 6-1 loss Sunday at Western Carolina....


Baseball

Buccaneer bats lead ETSU to 18-6 victory over UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 20, 2004) - East Tennessee State pounded out season-highs with 23 hits and 18 runs as the Bucs defeated No. 29 UNC Greensboro, 18-6, in game two of a three-game weekend series Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU men drop to 15th following second round play at Hall of Fame

HUMBLE, Texas (March 20, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's golf team dropped a couple of spots to finish in 15th place after second round play Saturday in the Hall of Fame Invitational at the Redstone Golf Club. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs rebound for pair of wins Saturday at Virginia Tech tournament

BLACKSBURG, Va. (March 20, 2004) - The East Tennessee State softball team rallied from a tough opening day at the Hokie Fastpitch Club Classic, picking up a pair of victories Saturday over Appalachian State and Mount St. Mary's. The team will play one final game in the tournament Sunday against St. Francis. ...


Men's Tennis

Bucs Drop Heartbreaker to Louisville (No. 53), 3-4

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Mar. 20, 2004) - East Tennessee State was defeated by the No. 53 University of Louisville men's tennis team in an away contest, 4-3 Friday at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center....


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

ETSU Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season at Charlotte 49er Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 20, 2004) - Junior Kim Simmons (Knoxville, Tenn.) and freshman Joshua Hicks (Riceville, Tenn.) both had strong performances in the 800 meters in East Tennessee State's first outdoor meet of the season....


Baseball

UNC Greensboro downs ETSU, 7-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 19, 2004) - UNC Greensboro starter Scooter Michael turned in a strong performance and first baseman Justin Crist delivered several timely hits as UNCG defeated East Tennessee State, 7-3, in the opener of a SoCon weekend series Friday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU men finish in 13th after first round of Hall of Fame Invitational

HUMBLE, Texas (March 19, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's golf team finished in 13th place following first round play Friday during the Hall of Fame Invitational at the Redstone Golf Club. The Bucs, who finished with a team score of 6-over-par, trail first-place Arizona by 17 strokes. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs Fall in NCAA First Round to Cincinnati, 80-77

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Mar. 19, 2004) - (AP) Another 3-pointer came between East Tennessee State and a first-round upset. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs participate in official NCAA practice session, visit with media

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team participated in its final practice session and met with the media Thursday, as the Buccaneers move ever closer to their first round NCAA Tournament game with Cincinnati. ...


Softball

Live Stats available for this weekend's Hokie Classic

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Mar. 19-21, 2004) -- Live Stats will be available for this weekend's Hokie Classic softball tournament hosted by Virginia Tech. East Tennessee State's first game will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, Mar. 19 versus Marshall. For more tournament information and for a link to Live Stats, please click HERE ....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to Ball State, 6-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 17, 2004) - Down 1-0, Ball State rallied for four runs in the top of the third and never looked back, defeating East Tennessee State, 6-2, Wednesday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. With the win, the Cardinals (6-7) split the two-game non-conference series with the Buccaneers (11-11)....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball holds off Ball State, 9-8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 16, 2004) - East Tennessee State junior Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) went 3-for-4 at the plate and pitched a perfect ninth for his third save as ETSU defeated Ball State, 9-8, Tuesday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

Barrera named SoCon Pitcher of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 16, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore Belinda Barrera (Fayetteville, N.C.) has been named the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week for Mar. 16. ...


Softball

Softball goes 4-1 at Ringor Invite, Gaynord earns all-tournament honors

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Mar. 12-14, 2004) -- East Tennessee State softball won its first four contests at last weekend's Ringor Invitational hosted by Winthrop before falling to eventual tournament champion, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. ...


Baseball

Georgia Southern defeats ETSU Baseball, 20-7

STATESBORO, Ga. (Mar. 14, 2004) -- Georgia Southern scored 15 runs in the first four innings of play, then cruised to a 20-7 victory over East Tennessee State Sunday afternoon from J.I. Clements Stadium in Statesboro, Ga. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs take lead at The Shamrock Intercollegiate

TEGA CAY, S.C. (March 13, 2004) - Just one week removed from a victory in the Lady Terrier Intercollegiate, the East Tennessee State women's golf team is back in position to take another championship in the The Shamrock Intercollegiate at the Tega Cay Golf Club. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs tie for top spot at The Shamrock Intercollegiate; fall in playoff with Coastal Carolina

TEGA CAY, S.C. (March 14, 2004) - After tying with Coastal Carolina following regulation play Sunday in the final round of The Shamrock Intercollegiate at the Tega Cay Golf Club, the East Tennessee State University women's golf team had its sights set on a second-straight tournament title. But this time it was not meant to be. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs draw No. 13 seed, will face No. 4 Cincinnati this Friday in opening round of NCAAs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 14, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State men's basketball team is headed to Columbus, Ohio as a No. 13 seed where it will face No. 4 Cincinnati this Friday, Mar. 19 in the opening round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament. Game time is still to be determined. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis Topples Tennessee Tech, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 14, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team won it's match 5-2 against Tennessee Tech Sunday afternoon in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Rolls Over Tennessee Tech, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 14, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team defeated the Tennessee Tech Athletics in a 5-2 win this afternoon at home....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball falls to Georgia Southern, 14-7

STATESBORO, Ga. (Mar. 13, 2004) - Georgia Southern collected 16 hits in defeating East Tennessee State 14-7 in Southern Conference baseball action at J.I. Clements Stadium Saturday afternoon from Statesboro, Ga. ...


Baseball

Hall leads Buccaneer Baseball to 4-1 win over Georgia Southern

STATESBORO, Ga. (Mar. 12, 2004) - Sophomore righty Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) allowed just seven hits and one unearned run in a complete game win as East Tennessee State defeated Georgia Southern 4-1 in Southern Conference baseball action at J.I. Clements Stadium Friday evening from Stateboro, Ga. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs currently third at The Shamrock Intercollegiate

TEGA CAY, S.C. (March 12, 2004) - Sophomore Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) continued her stellar play, shooting a 9-over 81 to help power the East Tennessee State University women's golf team to a third-place standing after first-round action Friday inThe Shamrock Intercollegiate at Tega Cay Golf Club. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Picks Up Win Against Campbell, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team picked up a 5-2 win in a home contest against Campbell University this afternoon....


General News

Time for a "Sock Hop"; Pirate Club auction set for April 17

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2004) - The Pirate Club will host its annual benefit auction on April 17, 2004 at the Centre at Millenium Park across from Memorial Center. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are just $50 per person. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball prepares for Georgia Southern

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 11, 2004) - East Tennessee State baseball begins a three-game series Friday night at 7 p.m. against Southern Conference rival Georgia Southern from J.I. Clements Stadium in Statesboro, Ga. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball to begin radio broadcasts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 11, 2004) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network, in cooperation with WJCW-AM 910 and Stretch Internet, will broadcast select ETSU Baseball games this season. The first broadcast of the season will be Mar. 23 as the Bucs host in-state rival Tennessee....


Men's Basketball

SoCon names Nuckles TIAA-CREF Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, SC (March 11, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore basketball player Brad Nuckles has been named the TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week for March 10....


Men's Basketball

ETSU fans invited to Sunday Selection Show Celebration, as well as "Big Dance Pep Rally" on campus

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' is proud to offer a pair of rallies designed to allow fans of ETSU basketball a chance to show their appreciation for the 2003-04 men's team and share in the excitement of the Buccaneers' second-straight trip to the NCAA. ...


General News

11 ETSU Athletes Named to TIAA-CREF Winter Academic All-Conference Teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 11, 2004) - The Southern Conference today announced its TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference teams for the winter 2003-04....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball edges Radford, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 10, 2004) - East Tennessee State had several timely hits, allowing them to pull away from Radford and defeat the Highlanders, 5-2, Wednesday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs received solid pitching, led by freshman righty David Yates (Douglasville, Ga.), who earned the win in his first collegiate start....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf enjoys strong 4th place finish at Gen. Jim Hackler Intercollegiate

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 10, 2004) - The East Tennessee State Buccaneer men's golf team enjoyed its best performance of the year so far, finishing fourth in the Gen. Jim Hackler Intercollegiate played Monday and Tuesday at the TPC of Myrtle Beach. The Bucs beat Top 15 teams such as South Carolina and Wake Forest in the event. ...


Softball

Buccaneers return from Sunshine State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- East Tennessee State's softball team recently returned from the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Fla., where the team played in 10 games in a matter of six days. The Buccaneers went a dissapointing 3-7 on the spring trip, but earned some valuable playing experience early into the season. ...


Softball

First game of today's softball doubleheader moved to 2 p.m. at Kiwanis Park

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 10, 2004) -- Wednesday's home softball game between East Tennessee State (8-11) and Monmouth (1-2), which was originally scheduled for a 1 p.m. start, has been pushed back to 2 p.m. and will be played at Kiwanis Park located along Market Street in Johnson City, Tenn. Game two of the twinbill is scheduled to start at 4 p.m., or directly following game one....


Softball

ETSU pitchers shutout Monmouth, as Bucs sweep doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 10, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomores Belinda Barrera (Fayetteville, N.C.) and Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) pitched complete-game shutouts Wednesday, as the Buccaneers swept Monmouth in a doubleheader from Kiwanis Park....


Baseball

ETSU-Tennessee Tech baseball cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2004) - Tuesday evening's baseball game between East Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech has been cancelled due to inclement weather in Johnson City, Tenn. Tomorrow afternoon's game against Radford is scheduled, weather permitting, to be played at 3 p.m. from Cardinal Park....


Men's Basketball

Mayes, Smith garner SoCon 'Athlete of the Month' honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 9, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced today its Athletes of the Month for the month of February. East Tennessee State junior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) earned the award for women's basketball, while sophomore Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) was the men's basketball recipient. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Match Postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis match originally scheduled for today against Winthrop University has been postponed due to current weather conditions. The match has been rescheduled for April 9 at 1:00 p.m. in Rock Hill, S.C. ...


Women's Basketball

Mayes, Smith garner SoCon 'Athlete of the Month' honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 9, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced today its Athletes of the Month for the month of February. East Tennessee State junior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) earned the award for women's basketball, while sophomore Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) was the men's basketball recipient. ...


General News

Big Dance Pep Rally set for Monday, March 15

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2004) -- East Tennessee State is inviting fans of the Buccaneers to attend the "Big Dance Pep Rally" in celebration of the men's basketball team's automatic berth to the 2004 NCAA tournament. The Rally is set for Monday, March 15 in the quad in front of Brooks Gym. It is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. and will last approximately a half hour. ...


General News

Mayes, Smith garner SoCon 'Athlete of the Month' honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 9, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced today its Athletes of the Month for the month of February. East Tennessee State junior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) earned the award for women's basketball, while sophomore Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) was the men's basketball recipient. ...


Baseball

Davidson defeats ETSU Baseball, 4-1

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Mar. 7, 2004) - Davidson broke open a pitchers duel with four runs in the bottom of the sixth and went on to defeat East Tennessee State, 4-1, Sunday afternoon from Wildcat Park in Davidson, N.C. With the win, the Wildcats also won the first Southern Conference series of the season over the Bucs, two games to one....


Women's Golf

Barton, Diaz power Bucs to Lady Terrier Intercollegiate title

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 7, 2004) - Sophomores Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) and Laura Diaz (Aquadilla, P.R.) put together top 10 individual performances, helping the East Tennessee State University women's golf team to a dramatic one-stroke victory over Wofford in the Lady Terrier Intercollegiate Sunday at the Carolina Country Club. It was the first-ever tournament victory for the Lady Bucs golf program. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis Defeats Elon, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 7, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated Southern Conference opponent Elon at home in Johnson City, Tenn. in a 6-1 decision on Saturday....


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Drops Home Contest to UNC Charlotte, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 7, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team dropped their Saturday match up against UNC Charlotte 5-2 in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Garner Win Over Elon, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 7, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team won their first SoCon match of the season against Elon Sunday, 5-2....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to Davidson, 9-5

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Mar. 6, 2004) - ETSU's three-game winning streak was snapped Saturday afternoon as the Bucs fell to Davidson, 9-5, from Wildcat Park in Davidson, N.C. The game was a back-and-forth affair as the two teams traded the lead on several occasions....


Men's Basketball

Bucs take second-straight SoCon title; await pairings for NCAA Tournament

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 6, 2004) - East Tennessee State captured its second straight Southern Conference Basketball Championship by beating Chattanooga 78-62 Saturday in the 2004 event in front of 3,679 at the North Charleston Coliseum. ...


Men's Basketball

"Welcome Back the Bucs" planned for Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2004) -- Fans of the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team are invited to a special "welcome home" rally Sunday at Brooks Gym on the ETSU campus. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats Davidson, 15-4, in SoCon opener

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Mar. 5, 2004) - East Tennessee State scored 13 runs in the first four innings and cruised to a 15-4 victory over Davidson in the Southern Conference opener for both schools Friday evening from Wildcat Park in Davidson, N.C. The win is the Bucs' third straight and eighth in their last nine games....


Men's Basketball

Bucs earn trip to SoCon Tournament final; drop Davidson, 96-84

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 5, 2004) - East Tennessee State survived foul difficulties to beat Davidson 96-84 in the semifinal round of the 2004 Southern Conference Basketball Championship at the North Charleston Coliseum. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs battle past Furman in SoCon quarterfinals; Davidson up next in semifinals

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 4, 2004) - North Division top seed East Tennessee State survived a quarterfinal scare from Furman at the 2004 Southern Conference Basketball Championship held at the North Charleston Coliseum. ETSU beat Furman 94-84. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs Fall in Quarterfinals to Elon, 68-84

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Mar. 4, 2004) - Lisa Miller recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 assists to lead Elon to an 84-68 win over East Tennessee State in the quarterfinals of the 2004 Southern Conference Women's Basketball Championships at McAlister Field House on the The Citadel campus....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball scores five in ninth to defeat Kentucky, 12-7

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Mar. 3, 2004) - With the score tied at 7-7 in the ninth, East Tennessee State scored five runs to earn a 12-7 win over Kentucky Tuesday afternoon from Cliff Hagan Stadium in Lexington, Ky. It marks ETSU's first win over a Southeastern Conference team since defeating Tennessee in 1999. ...


Men's Golf

Davies, ETSU men's golf both place 7th at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 2, 2004) - East Tennessee State freshman Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) continued to perform well early in his collegiate golf career, finishing seventh at the Seminole Intercollegiate Tuesday at the Golden Eagle Country Club. ...


Men's Basketball

SoCon media honor several ETSU hoopsters; Wadood, Bartow again earn top awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2004) - One day after sweeping through the coaches' All-Southern Conference voting, the East Tennessee State men's basketball team collected even more hardware from the league's media on Tuesday. ...


Women's Basketball

ETSU's Mayes Selected to SoCon Media All-Conference First Team

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Mar. 2, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced today the 2004 women's basketball media all-conference teams and awards. ETSU's Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) was named to the first team. Mayes was also honored with SoCon all-conference honors by the women's basketball coaches. ...


Men's Golf

Johnson City's Paduch paces ETSU men's golf at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 1, 2004) - Johnson City native and former University High standout Andrew Paduch tied for 17th after shooting a 2-over-part 74, helping the ETSU men's golf team to a 10th-place finish after the first round of the Seminole Intercollegiate Monday at the Golden Eagle Country Club. ...


Men's Basketball

Smith earns SoCon Player of the Week honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2004) -The Southern Conference named Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) of East Tennessee State as its men's basketball Player of the Week on Monday. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men dominate SoCon coaches honors; Wadood, Bartow earn top awards

Zakee Wadood was named the SoCon Player of the Year on Monday. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2004) - When it comes to postseason honors, it was a good day for the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team. ...


Women's Basketball

Three Lady Bucs Earn SoCon Honors

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Mar. 1, 2004) - East Tennessee State's Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) and Kiya Verdell (Hartwell, Ga.) were selected to the All-Southern Conference First Team and Brooke Wilhoit (Sevierville, Tenn.) was selected to the 2004 Southern Conference All-Freshman Team, respectively as voted on by the league's coaches. ...


Baseball

ETSU defeats Central Michigan, 13-3, in series finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2004) - The East Tennessee State baseball team, led by senior pitcher Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.) and senior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) played an excellent all-around game Sunday afternoon to defeat Central Michigan 13-3 from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. With today's victory, the Bucs took two of three games from the Chippewas in the three-game Fairfield Inn Classic....


Men's Tennis

East Tennessee State Rolls Past GSU 6-1 in Men's Tennis

STATESBORO, Ga. (Feb. 29, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis squad swept the doubles pairings and used convincing wins in three of six singles matches to post a 6-1 Southern Conference victory over Georgia Southern Sunday afternoon at the Hanner Courts. ...


Women's Tennis

Troy State Slips Past Buccaneers, 4-3

TROY, Ala. (Feb. 29, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell to Troy State in a close 4-3 road match. The Bucs are now 7-5 for the spring season. ...


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

ETSU Men Place Third, Women Place Fifth in the Final Day of the SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2004) - In the second and final day of competition at the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, ETSU provided another stellar performance placing third overall on the men's side and fifth overall on the women's. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball splits doubleheader with Central Michigan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2004) - East Tennessee State and Central Michigan each put on displays of offensive firepower Saturday afternoon at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. as the Bucs took game one, 14-2 and the Chippewas responded quickly in game two, turning the tables with a 12-5 victory to snap ETSU's five-game winning streak....


Men's Basketball

Cougars Edge ETSU

CHARLESTON, S.C (Feb. 28, 2004)- Mike Benton's tip-in with 10 seconds left off a Thomas Mobley pass led the College of Charleston to a 91-89 victory over ETSU in Southern Conference men's basketball action at John Kresse Arena. Benton and Mobley each posted double-doubles with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Cougars. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Claims Victory Over University of Memphis, 5-2

TROY, Ala. (Feb. 28, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team claimed a 5-2 victory on the road against the University of Memphis in Troy, Ala. The Bucs improve to a 7-4 record for the spring season. ...


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

ETSU Wraps Up Day One of SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2004) - The Bucs wrapped up the first day of competition at the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Mini-Dome with strong performances from several ETSU athletes. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs conclude regular season with loss at Georgia Southern, finish 13-7 in SoCon

STATESBORO, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2004) -- Georgia Southern outscored the East Tennessee State women's basketball team 37-25 in the second half, as the Eagles easily rolled to a 70-55 victory Saturday night over ETSU at Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, Ga. The Lady Bucs conclude the 2003-04 regular season with two straight road losses and finish 13-13 overall and tied for third place in the Southern Conference with a mark of 13-7. ...


Baseball

Friday's game between ETSU and Central Michigan postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2004) - Friday afternoon's scheduled baseball game between East Tennessee State and Central Michigan has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Buccaneers and Chippewas will now play a doubleheader from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. on Saturday at 1 p.m. and a single game Sunday, also at 1 p.m....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Adds Six for 2004 Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2004) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer head coach Heather Henson has announced the commitment of six individuals to join the Buccaneer program for the 2004 season. ...


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

Indoor Meet Delayed Due to Inclement Weather

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2004) - The 2004 Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, slated to take place on Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28 in Johnson City, TN, has been postponed for one day due to a winter storm in the Carolinas and Tennessee. ...


Baseball

Blake Church named TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 25, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore baseball player Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.) has been named the TIAA-CREF Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for February 25. ...


Men's Golf

Davies makes strong debut at Puerto Rico Classic; finishes tied for seventh

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 25, 2004) - Playing in his first spring season collegiate match, East Tennessee State freshman Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired an even-par 72 to finish tied for seventh during final round play of the Puerto Rico Classic Tuesday at the Rio Mar Country Club River Course. Davies (73-68-72=213 -3) helped power the Buccaneers to an 11th-place tie in the 18-team field. ...


Softball

East Tennessee State doesn't have any answers for Abbott, No. 11 Lady Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2004) -- Tennessee freshman sensation Monica Abbott capped a memorable home debut on Wednesday with both the game-winning hit and the victory in relief as 11th-rated Tennessee edged East Tennessee State, 3-2, to take both ends of a doubleheader at Tyson Park. ...


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

Southern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships This Weekend

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 25, 2004) - The Southern Conference Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships will begin this Friday, February 27 at the Memorial Center on the campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. ...


Men's Basketball

Basketball game with College of Charleston moved to 2 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2004) - To accommodate ESPN2 and its plans for Saturday's nationally-televised game between East Tennessee State and College of Charleston, the game originally scheduled to start at 7 p.m. will now tipoff at 2 p.m. ...


Men's Basketball

Buccaneers send seniors Wadood, Fields out in style; finish season 12-0 at home with 84-72 win over Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2004) - Powered by a season and game-high 27 points from sophomore guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.), the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team wrapped up a perfect 12-0 season record at Memorial Center with an 84-72 victory over in-state rival Chattanooga. ...


Softball

Buccaneer softball set to face No. 11 Tennessee Wednesday afternoon in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2004) -- East Tennessee State's softball team will be looking for its first-ever win over a ranked opponent Wednesday, when the Buccaneers travel to Knoxville, Tenn. to square off with No. 11 Tennessee. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. at Tyson Park. LIVE STATS -- Game One Game Two ...


Men's Golf

Davies fires 68, makes charge to 9th at Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 23, 2004) - Freshman Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired a sterling 4-under 68 in the second round of the Puerto Rico Classic Monday at the Rio Mar Country Club River Course. With that effort, Davies currently stands tied for ninth at 3-under (73-68=141) and helped the Bucs rise from 15th to 12th in the team standings. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men prepare for Tuesday battle with UTC

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2004) -- Fresh off a nationally-televised victory over Fresno State in the ESPN Bracket Buster Saturday last weekend, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team is preparing for its final home game of the season Tuesday night at 7 p.m. against longtime Southern Conference rival Chattanooga. ...


Women's Basketball

ETSU women's basketball struggles in 77-65 loss at Elon

Elon, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2004) -- Highlights were few and far between for the East Tennnessee State women's basketball team Monday night, as the the Lady Bucs' five-game conference winning streak came to a streaking halt. ETSU, which falls to 13-12 overall and 13-6 in the Southern Conference, was defeated 77-65 by Elon from Alumni Gym in Elon, N.C. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Women's Soccer Holds Girls Inc. Soccer Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2004) - East Tennessee State University's women's soccer team held a soccer clinic in conjunction with Girls Inc. on Feb. 19. Approximately 50 young girls participated in the event....


Baseball

ETSU completes four-game sweep of Xavier

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2004) - The East Tennessee State baseball team won both ends of a doubleheader against Xavier Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. for the second consecutive day, as the Bucs completed a four-game sweep of the Musketeers....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf currently 15th at Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 22, 2004) - Freshman Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) shot a 1-over-par 73 to lead the East Tennessee State University men's golf team in first round action Sunday at the Puerto Rico Classic. The Buccaneers are currently 15th after one round of the three-day at the Rio Mar Country Club River Course. ...


Softball

Softball team wins two to conclude UT Martin Tourney

MARTIN, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2004) -- East Tennessee State's softball team won both of its games Sunday at the UT-Martin Econo-Lodge Tournament in Martin, Tenn. The Buccaneers cruised to a 6-1 victory over Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, then knocked off Oakland University, 1-0, as ETSU sophomore Belinda Barrera pitched a complete-game shutout and struck out 10 Grizzly batters. ...


Women's Basketball

ETSU women face next challenge Monday night at Elon

Elon, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2004) -- East Tennessee State (13-11, 13-5 SoCon) defeated UNC Greensboro, 65-60 on Saturday, and will attempt to continue its recent success on the road Monday night at Elon (15-10, 11-7 SoCon). Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. in Alumni Gym. Click HERE for Game Notes (PDF)...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball sweeps doubleheader from Xavier

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2004) - The East Tennessee State baseball team earned their first two wins of the 2004 season as they swept a doubleheader from Xavier Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Basketball

ETSU defeats Fresno State in 66-62 thriller

FRESNO, Ca. (Feb. 21, 2004) -- Up by two points with just 48 seconds remaining, East Tennessee State missed the front end on consecutive free-throw attempts. But the Bucs grabbed offensive rebounds each time, and sophomore point guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) hit two from the line with seven seconds left to give ETSU a 66-62 victory over Fresno State in ESPN's Bracket Busters Saturday. ...


Softball

Buccaneer softball wraps up day one of UT-Martin Tournament

MARTIN, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2004) -- East Tennessee State (3-2) opened day one at the UT-Martin Econo-Lodge Tournament Saturday with a 7-0 victory over St. Louis, but suffered a pair of set backs to host UTM and Indiana State each by a score of 3-2 at the Martin Recreation Complex in Martin, Tenn. ...


Men's Tennis

N.C. State defeats ETSU Men's Tennis, 5-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2004) - East Tennessee State took the doubles point from N.C. State, but the Wolfpack rallied to win five of six singles matches to defeat the Bucs, 5-2, Saturday afternoon from Raleigh, N.C. ...


Women's Basketball

Mayes scores 24 and Lady Bucs rally past UNC Greensboro, 65-60, as ETSU makes school history

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2004) -- East Tennessee State junior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) tied a career-high with 24 points Saturday, as the Lady Bucs rallied from a 12-point deficit in the second half to defeat UNC Greensboro, 65-60, from Fleming Gym in Greensboro, N.C. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball to play two doubleheaders against Xavier this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2004) - The East Tennessee State baseball team will play their home opener Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. against Xavier in the first game of a doubleheader from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs will also host the Musketeers in a Sunday doubleheader at Noon....


Men's Tennis

Buccaneer Men's Tennis battles, but falls to No. 42 Wake Forest, 4-3

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team lost their second consecutive close match to a ranked opponent, falling to No. 42 Wake Forest, 4-3, Friday evening from the Wake Forest Tennis Center in Winston-Salem, N.C....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs gearing up for UNC Greesnboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State women's basketball team practiced at UNC Greensboro this afternoon in preparation for Saturday's game verus the Spartans. If the Lady Bucs (12-11, 12-5 SoCon) are able to pull off a season sweep of UNC Greensboro (8-16, 8-9 SoCon)then they will also set the school record for conference wins in a season. Click HERE for Game Notes....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball returning to television for remainder of season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb.19, 2004) - Fans of East Tennessee State University men's basketball will have plenty of opportunities to watch their favorite team over the next two weeks, as all three of the Buccaneers remaining regular season games will be broadcast locally. ...


Men's Tennis

Iglesias Tabbed as TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 19, 2004) -- East Tennessee State tennis standout Diego Iglesias (Mar del Plata, Argentina) has been named the TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of February 19. ...


Baseball

Georgia scores six late runs to defeat ETSU, 7-0

ATHENS, Ga. (Feb. 18, 2004) - The Georgia Bulldogs erupted for six runs in the final two innings to blow open a close game and earn a 7-0 victory over East Tennessee State Wednesday afternoon from Foley Field in Athens, Ga. The Bucs had several opportunities to get on the board early, but left 11 men stranded on base, compared to five for the Bulldogs....


Softball

Buccaneer softball sweeps Mars Hill in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2004) - East Tennessee State softball opened its 2004 season Wednesday by sweeping Mars Hill (2-7) in a doubleheader from Kiwanis Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Buccaneers (2-0) claimed a 12-0 victory in game one followed by an 8-1 decision in the nightcap. ...


Baseball

Georgia defeats Buccaneer Baseball, 11-3

ATHENS, Ga. (Feb. 17, 2004) - East Tennessee State took an early two-run lead Tuesday afternoon at Georgia, but the Bulldogs then rallied for eight runs in the first three innings and cruised to an 11-3 victory over the Bucs from Foley Field in Athens, Ga....


Women's Golf

Brooks ties for 10th, leads Lady Buc golfers to 6th-place finish at BSC Southern Shootout

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (February 17, 2004) - Sophomore Kailey Brooks (Bracebridge, Ontario Canada) finished tied for 10th after final round play at the BSC Shootout on Tuesday, helping lead the East Tennessee State University's women's golf team to a sixth-place finish in the 15-team field. ...


Baseball

Live stats available for ETSU Baseball games at Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. (Feb. 16, 2004) -- Live stats are available for Tuesday and Wednesday's baseball games between East Tennessee State and Georgia from Foley Field in Athens, Ga. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. both afternoons, and stats are availble on the Georgia athletic website or at www.georgiadogs.com ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs capture regular season title; set program record with 14th-straight victory

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2004) -- East Tennessee State posted a Southern Conference record 17 blocks en route to capturing the Southern Conference regular season title and a victory over The Citadel, 73-51, in collegiate basketball action Monday night in McAlister Field House. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Drops Heartbreaker to Southern Illinois University, 4-3

RICHMOND, Ky. (Feb. 14, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team suffered a 4-3 loss on the road against Southern Illinois University. The Bucs now hold a 6-4 record. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to South Florida, 8-2, as Bulls sweep opening series

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2004) - South Florida scored five runs in the final two innings to blow open a tight game and defeat East Tennessee State, 8-2, Sunday afternoon from Red McEwen Field in Tampa, Fla. With the win, the Bulls swept the season opening three-game series from the Bucs. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Buc golfers prepare to open spring season at BSC Southern Shootout

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 15, 2004) - Head coach Stefanie Reynolds and the East Tennessee State University women's golf team will open their spring schedule today at the third annual BSC Southern Shootout hosted by Birmingham-Southern University. ...


Baseball

South Florida defeats Buccaneer Baseball, 7-4

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2004) - East Tennessee State outhit South Florida 13-11, but USF prevailed, 7-4, in another exciting game between the Bulls and Bucs Saturday afternoon from rainy Red McEwen Field in Tampa, Fla....


Men's Basketball

ETSU drops Elon 73-58, ties program record with 13th-straight win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb.14, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team tied a program record with its 13th-straight victory, defeating Elon University 73-58 Saturday afternoon in front of 5,203 fans at Memorial Center. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Falls to No. 54 UT, 4-3

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team fell to the No. 54 ranked University of Tennessee in a 4-3 decision in the last second on Saturday night at UT's Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center. The Bucs' record now stands at 4-2. ...


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

Track and Field Continues Success, Day Two of the Virginia Tech Challenge

Blacksburg, Va. (Feb. 14, 2004) - In the second day of competition at the Virginia Tech Challenge the East Tennessee State University track and field team carried over momentum from the first day and again saw success. ...


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Downs ASU, 74-69

BOONE, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2004)� Junior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.)poured in a game-high 22 points to help lead East Tennessee to its fourth-straight road win, its longest winning streak away from Johnson City since the 1990-91 season....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to South Florida in 7-6 thriller

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2004) - East Tennessee State had runners on second and third with two outs in the ninth, but could not get the tying run across as South Florida defeated the Bucs 7-6 in the season opener from Red McEwen Field in Tampa, Fla....


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis Ranks Second in SoCon Preseason Coaches Poll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 13, 2004) - The Southern Conference released the men's tennis preseason poll as selected by the conference's head coaches yesterday. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Blanks Wright State, 7-0

RICHMOND, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team swept all seven points in their win over the Wright State University in Richmond, Ky. The Bucs are currently 6-2 in the start of this season. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Topped by Eastern Kentucky, 5-2

RICHMOND, Ky. (Feb. 14, 2004) - East Tennessee State women's tennis team was defeated by Eastern Kentucky 5-2 in an away contest held early Saturday morning. The Lady Bucs are 6-3 in the year. ...


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

Rainer and Vernon Advance to Finals, ETSU Competes in Day One of Virginia Tech Challenge

Blacksburg, Va. (Feb. 13, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University track and field team's sprinters continued their success in the 60-meter dash Friday night at the Virginia Tech Challenge. ...


Women's Basketball

Valentine's Day showdown will feature no love between Lady Bucs and Appy State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State women's basketball team will be attempting to win four straight games on the road for the first time since 1990-91 when the Lady Bucs take on Appalachian State this Saturday at the Holmes Center in Boone, N.C. Click here for game notes (PDF)...


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Announces Spring Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2004) - East Tennessee State's women's soccer program has announced its 2004 spring schedule. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball opens season Friday night at South Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State baseball team begins their 2004 campaign with game one of a three game series at South Florida from Red McEwen Field in Tampa, Fla. Friday night at 7 p.m. Live stats will be available for the series by visiting the USF Athletics website or www.gobulls.usf.edu . ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU athletics, Johnson City Transit to provide shuttle service for Saturday's men's basketball game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2004) - In cooperation with the Johnson City Transit, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is proud to provide shuttle service for fans attending Saturday's men's basketball game against Elon. ...


Softball

Softball home opener postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2004) -- East Tennessee State's softball home opener against Mars Hill, which was originally scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The make-up date for the doubleheader has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18 beginning at 1 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City....


Women's Tennis

SoCon Announces 2004 Women's Tennis Preseason Coaches Poll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 12, 2004) - East Tennessee State University's women's tennis program placed seventh in the preseason SoCon coaches' poll as announced by the SoCon on Wednesday. ...


General News

Wellmont Health System continues support of ETSU Pirate Club Scholarship Fund

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' announced on Monday that Wellmont Health Systems has agreed to continue its support of ETSU student-athletes by contributing a total of $30,000 annually over the next three years to the Pirate Club Scholarship Fund. ...


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

Rainer Tabbed as SoCon Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 11, 2004) - East Tennessee State's James Rainer (Alcoa, Tenn.) has been named the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field male athlete of the week for February 11. ...


Women's Basketball

Saturday's women's basketball game at Appalachian State moved to 2 p.m.

The East Tennessee State women's basketball game at Appalachian State scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 14 has been moved to 2 p.m. at the Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, N.C. The game, which was orginally scheduled for 1 p.m. start, begins a four-game road swing for the Lady Bucs to close out the 2003-04 regular season. ...


Men's Basketball

Buccaneers clinch North Division title by sneaking past in-state rival Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2004) -- In dramatic fashion, East Tennessee State clinched its fourth straight Southern Conference North Division Championship Monday night with an 82-80 victory over in-state rival Chattanooga. ...


Women's Basketball

Strong second half lifts Lady Bucs to 78-73 victory over Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2003) - For the sixth time this season the East Tennessee State women's basketball team rallied from a first half deficit Monday as the Lady Bucs defeated Western Carolina 78-73 in ETSU's home finale from Memorial Center. ...


Men's Tennis

Bucs Beat Winthrop Eagles in Thriller, 4-3

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Feb. 8, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team beat the Winthrop Eagles in a 4-3 decision on Saturday. ...


Women's Tennis

Bucs Extinguish Liberty's Flame, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team defeated Liberty University Flames 4-3 early Sunday afternoon. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Picks Up Wins Against Carson-Newman and Milligan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2004) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team wrapped up a successful day of play on Sunday winning all three of their matches. East Tennessee State garnered wins over Carson-Newman and Milligan each match with a final score of 6-1. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men hold off late rally, drop Appalachian State, 66-63

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team overcame a poor shooting effort at the foul line and held off a late charge from Appalachian State, as the Buccaneers improved to a perfect 11-0 in Southern Conference play with a 66-63 win over the Mountaineers Saturday in front of 7,049 fans at Memorial Center. ...


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

Rainer Places Fifth in the 60 Meters at Carolina Classic

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2004) - East Tennessee State's James Rainer (Alcoa, Tenn.) placed fifth in the 60 meter dash Saturday when the Buccaneers competed at the Carolina Classic hosted by UNC Chapel Hill. ...


Women's Basketball

Five Lady Bucs score in double figures as ETSU tops Davidson, 83-54

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2004) -- East Tennessee State trailed Davidson, 34-33, but exploded after halftime to defeat the Wildcats 83-54 in Southern Conference women's basketball action from Memorial Center Saturday. ...


Baseball

Two Buccaneer Baseball players named preseason All-SoCon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2004) - East Tennessee State senior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) and sophomore left-handed pitcher/outfielder Steven Calicutt (Spartanburg, S.C.) were named to the preseason All-Southern Conference baseball team, released Wednesday in Spartanburg, S.C....


Men's Basketball

Travel with the Bucs to Fresno

Fans interested in traveling to Fresno State with the East Tennessee State University men's basketball need to call Cecilia Campbell at AAA Travel. That number is 928-7671....


Women's Basketball

Tennessee Tech women outlast Lady Bucs, 73-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2004) - East Tennessee State (9-11) was able to rebound from a poor first-half shooting effort Wednesday, but it wasn't enough to get past Tennessee Tech (10-9) in non-conference women's basketball action from Memorial Center. The Golden Eaglettes dodged foul trouble early in the second half and survived 19 turnovers overall to edge ETSU, 73-71. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs reel off 21-point victory over UNC Greensboro; improve to 10-0 in SoCon play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2004) - Sophomore guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) collected his first career double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, leading the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team to a decisive 86-65 victory over Southern Conference foe UNC Greensboro Monday night in front of 4,130 fans at Memorial Center. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU to face Fresno State in Bracket Buster Saturday

CONTEST WILL BE PART OF ESPN TELEVISION PACKAGE JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2004) - ESPN announced Monday that the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will be paired against Western Athletic Conference member Fresno State as part of the ESPN Bracket Buster Saturday on Feb. 21. The game will be part of the event's 10-game television package. ...


Women's Basketball

Second half surge lifts Lady Bucs over College of Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 2, 2004) -- Down 36-35 at halftime, the East Tennessee State women's basketball team was able to rally to an eventual 77-59 victory over College of Charleston Monday from John Kresse Arena in Charleston, S.C. ...


General News

"Bucky" mascot tryouts scheduled

The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold mascot tryouts on Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. in Memorial Center's west auxiliary court. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Falls to No. 17 VCU, 4-1

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 1, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team continued competition at the VCU 4-1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center with two losses in the final day of competition. ...


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

Vernon Places Third in 55 meters, Truman Places Fifth in Long Jump at Appalachian Invitational

BOONE, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2004) - East Tennessee State junior Chantelle Vernon (Markham, Ontario) took third in the 55 meters with a time of 7.07, while senior Kristin Truman (Johnson City, Tenn.) took fifth place in the long jump with a mark of 5.49m at the Appalachian Invitational held this weekend at ASU's Holmes Center. ...


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

Track and Field Competes at Rod McCravy Memorial Yewer Places Fourth in Mile

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2004) - In addition to participating in the Appalachian Invitational, East Tennessee State had three athletes compete at the Rod McCravy Memorial indoor track and field meet hosted by the University of Kentucky. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs stay perfect in Socon; drop Western Carolina 79-65

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2004) - The Buccaneers are still perfect. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Opens Spring Schedule with Two Wins at VCU 4-1 Invitational

RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 31, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team opened spring competition with the VCU 4-1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center garnering wins over George Mason University and Norfolk State. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to Chattanooga, 95-62

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2004) -- The Chattanooga Lady Mocs stayed undefeated in the Southern Conference and tied the nation's longest winning streak at 15 games with a 95-62 victory over East Tennessee State Saturday afternoon from Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer in Top 10 for Most Improved Division I Program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer program has earned the honor as being a NCAA Division I Soccer Program that has improved significantly from the 2002 season to the 2003 season. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs race past Wofford; improve to 8-0 in SoCon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2004) - Bolstered by a 22-0 offensive run early in the first half, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team improved to 8-0 in Southern Conference play with a 76-54 victory over Wofford Wednesday night at Memorial Center. ...


Men's Basketball

Wadood named SoCon Player of the Week for second time

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced on Tuesday that East Tennessee State University senior Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) has been named the SoCon Men's Basketball Player of the Week. It marks the second time this season that Wadood has been honored with the award. ...


Women's Basketball

Mayes named SoCon Player of the Week for second time this season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced on Tuesday that East Tennessee State University junior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) has been named the SoCon Women's Basketball Player of the Week. It marks the second time this season that Mayes has been honored with the award....


General News

East Tennessee State sweeps SoCon Player of the Week honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced on Tuesday that East Tennessee State University junior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) has been named the SoCon Women's Basketball Player of the Week, while senior Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) has been named the SoCon Men's Basketball Player of the Week. It marks the second time this season that Mayes and Wadood have been honored with the award. ...


Women's Basketball

Furman hands Lady Bucs first home loss of season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2004) - For the ninth straight time, the Furman women's basketball team proved to be too much for East Tennessee State to handle. Deshara Shealey and Jen Nadalin both scored 18 points Monday to lead the Lady Paladins to an 80-68 victory over ETSU from Memorial Center. The loss also snaps a seven-game home winning streak for the Lady Bucs....


General News

ETSU men's game with Wofford rescheduled for Jan. 28

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2004) - Due to inclement weather that included freezing rain and snow in the Spartanburg, S.C. area, Monday night's men's basketball game between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and the Wofford Terriers has been postponed until Wednesday night, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis Wins Two at VCU 4-1 Invitational

RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 25, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team wrapped up competition at the VCU 4-1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center. The Buccaneers went 3-1 in the tournament with wins over Campbell, Charlotte, and Richmond. ETSU's only loss in the weekend was to host No. 14 Virginia Commonwealth. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs move to 7-0 in SoCon, drop ASU 93-80

BOONE, N.C. (Jan. 24, 2004) � Trailing 74-66 with 7:05 left in the game at Appalachian State, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team again put together a late charge and outscored the Mountaineers 27-6 the rest of the way to take a 93-80 victory Saturday at the Holmes Center. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis drops Campbell, falls to VCU

RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 24, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team opened its 2004 spring schedule with a split Saturday on the first day of the annual VCU 4-1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center. ...


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

Final Day of Competition at the Niswonger Track & Field Invitational Complete

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2004) - Competition in the second Niswonger Track and Field Invitational hosted by East Tennessee State University wrapped up Saturday night at the Mini-Dome, overall it was the 26th anniversary of the spring meet. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs take care of business with 80-65 victory at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 24, 2004) - East Tennessee State defeated Wofford Saturday from Benjamin Johnson Arena, 80-65. Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) recorded her fourth double-double of the season with 21 points and 15 rebounds, while B.J. Banjo's (Baltimore, Md.) 17 points tied a career high. ...


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

Day One of Niswonger Track & Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2004) - The first day of the Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational, hosted by East Tennessee State University, came to a close Friday night. ...


Baseball

Former Buccaneer Baseball player named General Manager of Johnson City Cardinals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2004) - Former East Tennessee State baseball player Brandon Cross was named General Manager of the Johnson City Cardinals at a Thursday afternoon press conference at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Basketball

ESPN.com takes look at Bucs

The following story and others regarding possible NCAA Cinderella teams can be found right now at ESPN.com ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs drop Davidson, make program history with 6-0 SoCon start

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2004) - After relinquishing a nine-point lead late in the second half Wednesday night against Davidson, the East Tennessee State men's basketball team took a 66-66 game and outscored the Wildcats 9-4 the rest of the way to garner a hard-fought 75-70 Southern Conference victory at Memorial Center. ...


Softball

Eight ETSU Athletes Named to SoCon Softball Preseason All-League Teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 21, 2004) -- The Southern Conference announced Tuesday its 2004 softball preseason all-conference teams, as voted on by the league's head coaches. East Tennessee State led the balloting with eight players represented. ...


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

Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational set to begin

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 21, 2004) - East Tennessee State University head track and field coach David E. Walker and staff are in the final preparations for the Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational, that will be held in ETSU's Memorial Center Jan. 23rd and 24th....


General News

Online football auction set for Feb. 5

To Whom it May Concern: As a result of the decision to discontinue the football program at East Tennessee State University, surplus equipment and apparel will be sold through public auction to interested individuals and institutions in accordance with the State of Tennessee, NCAA, and institutional policies....


Softball

ETSU Softball Places Fifth in 2004 SoCon Preseason Poll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 20, 2004) - The Southern Conference released the softball preseason poll today, as selected by the conference's head coaches. ...


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

First Annual Alumni Reunion for Track and Field Scheduled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 20, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University track and field program would like to invite all former track and field athletes to attend the first annual alumni reunion this Saturday, January 24th at 11:00 a.m. in the Wardroom of the Memorial Center. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs escape with 75-72 victory over Elon

ELON, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2004)-- In the first ever meeting between the two schools, ETSU overcame a tough first half to score 55 points in the second stanza and come away with a 75-72 win over Elon Monday night from Alumni Gym in Elon, N.C. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs improve to 4-0 in SoCon with win over Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2004) - Sophomore guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) scored a season-high 26 points and four other Buccaneers reached double figures as East Tennessee State improved to 4-0 in Southern Conference play with a 95-82 victory over Western Carolina Saturday afternoon in front of 5,705 fans at Memorial Center. ...


Women's Basketball

ETSU women escape with 65-64 win over Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2004) - Aisha Byrant's jumper was blocked by Lauren Trantham (Asheville, N.C.) as time expired Saturday, as East Tennessee State prevailed in a 65-64 victory from Memorial Center. With the win, the Lady Bucs extend their home winning streak to seven games, including a perfect 6-0 start to the 2003-04 season. ...


General News

Alcohol Awareness Task Force To Sponsor Pair of Events

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (January 17, 2004 - The ETSU Departement of Intercollegiate Athletics' Alcohol Awareness Task Force is sponsoring a presentation for all Buccaneer student-athletes on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the D.P. Culp Center. In addition, the AATF will be sponsoring the Monday, Feb. 2 men's basketball game against UNC Greensboro. ...


Football

Tiller and Calton to participate in Las Vegas All-American Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2004) - East Tennessee State senior football players Brandon Calton (Pennington Gap, Va.) and Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) will participate in Saturday afternoon's Las Vegas All-American Classic from Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. The game will be televised live by College Sports Television (CSTV) at 3:30 p.m. EST....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs set to host Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2004) -- East Tennessee State's women's basketball team (6-8, 6-3 SoCon) will host Appalachian State (3-11, 2-5 SoCon) prior to the men's game verus Western Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 17. The Lady Bucs will tip-off at 1 p.m. in Memorial Center followed by the Buccaneer men at 4 p.m. Click here for Game Notes (PDF). Click here for Coach Kemp's radio interview (QuickTime Audio)...


General News

MSHA joins with Buccaneer Sports Network

When officials at East Tennessee State University decided they wanted their own sports network, it was obvious they could not do it alone. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs return after long road trip, pick up 100-62 win over Union

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2004) - It had been 23 days since the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team played a game inside Memorial Center. The Bucs made the homecoming enjoyable. ...


Women's Basketball

Verdell leads Lady Bucs to 75-67 victory over Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 12, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs won their first road game of the season with a 75-67 victory over Southern Conference rival Western Carolina Monday night from the Ramsey Activities Center in Cullowhee, N.C. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU escapes UNC Greensboro with 72-68 victory

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Senior forward Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) led East Tennessee State to an emotional 72-68 victory over UNC Greensboro Saturday night in front a boisterous crowd in Fleming Gymnasium. ...


Women's Basketball

Davidson too much to handle as Lady Bucs fall 74-59

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2004) -- Supporting roles were minimal Saturday as East Tennssee State (5-8, 5-3 SoCon) dropped a 74-59 decision at Davidson (7-6, 4-2 SoCon). The Wildcat's bench outscored ETSU's 32-6 in the loss, while Kiya Verdell (Hartwell, Ga.) led the Lady Bucs with a game-high 20 points, followed by Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.), who netted 18. ...


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

Press Conference Held to Discuss the 2004 Niswonger Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2003) - David E. Walker , East Tennessee State University's head track and field coach, and Buzz Thomas, Executive Director for the Niswonger Foundation, held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational that will be held on Jan. 23 and 24 at ETSU's Memorial Center. ...


General News

Welcome Back the Bucs

Help welcome back the East Tennessee State men's basketball team to the Memorial Center for their first home game of the new year against Union College on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7:00 p.m. All tickets for the welcome back game are five dollars. ...


Men's Basketball

Buccaneers edge Furman, 69-68, in SoCon thriller

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 5, 2004) -- East Tennessee State sophomore point guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) had his best game of the season, leading the Bucs with 22 points on 10-15 shooting including a game-winning layup with just four seconds remaining in a 69-68 victory over Furman Monday evening from Timmons Arena in Greenville, S.C. ...


Women's Basketball

Women's basketball tramples College of Charleston, 81-51

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 5, 2004) - Senior forward Jessica Lonon (Sylvania, Ga.) scored a season-high 16 points and junior center Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) added 15, as East Tennessee State won its fifth straight game at home by defeating College of Charleston Monday night, 81-51, from Memorial Center. ...


Women's Soccer

Looking Back: A 2003 Buccaneer Women's Soccer Season Review

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 5, 2004) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer team took yet another step in the right direction this year ending the 2003 season with the best record in the history of the program 12-6 overall, 7-4 in Southern Conference....


General News

New Blue and Gold Men's Basketball Ticket Package

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 5, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University ticket office announced a new men's blue and gold ticket package for the last seven regular season home games....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs struggle in 72-54 loss at Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2004) -- Trailing by 27 points at halftime, the East Tennessee State women's basketball team trimmed the deficit down to 14 points in the second half, but eventually fell to defending Southern Conference champion Chattanooga, 72-54, from McKenzie Arena Saturday night. ...


Men's Basketball

Fields named to Rainbow Classic All-Tournament team

HONOLULU (Dec. 30, 2003) - East Tennessee State University senior Jerald Fields (Gainesville, Fla.) was named to the Rainbow Classic All-Tournament Team late Tuesday evening following the championship game of the annual tournament at the Stan Sheriff Coliseum on the campus of the University of Hawaii. ...


Men's Basketball

Buccanneers drop consolation championship to American

HONOLULU (Dec. 30, 2003) - Struggling through a poor shooting night and failing to capitalize on a late comeback attempt, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team dropped the consolation championship of the Rainbow Classic to American University 71-66 Tuesday afternoon at the Stan Sheriff Center on the campus of the University of Hawaii. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs hang on for 65-64 victory over Georgia Southern

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2003) - Kelli Tiller's three pointer at the buzzer rimmed out as East Tennessee State held on to defeat Georgia Southern Tuesday, 65-64, from Memorial Center. With the victory, the Lady Bucs improve their record to 4-6 overall and 4-1 in the Southern Conference, their best start in the league since the 1994-95 season. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs rebound at Rainbow Classic with 13-point win over Lamar

HONOLULU (Dec. 29, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team rebounded from a first round loss in the Rainbow Classic, downing Lamar 75-62 in the consolation bracket of the tournament Monday at the Stan Sheriff Center on the campus of the University of Hawaii. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs fall to IUPUI in first round of Rainbow Classic

HONOLULU - Despite shooting 54 percent from the floor and holding a lead of as many as eight points with 12:31 remaining in its game, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers fell victim to the hot shooting of IUPUI's tandem of Akeem Clark and Odell Bradley Saturday in the first round of the Rainbow Classic at the Stan Sheriff Coliseum. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs visit Pearl Harbor, prepare for opening round of Rainbow Classic

HONOLULU (Dec. 26, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team took a break from preparation for the Rainbow Classic on Friday, spending part of the day visiting the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. ...


Women's Basketball

Mayes named Southern Conference Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 26, 2003) -- East Tennessee State junior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) has been selected the Southern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for December 23. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs head into Christmas break with win over UVa.-Wise

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2003) - Despite a somewhat sluggish start, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team used a 19-point offensive run early in the first half to take an 81-55 victory over UVa.-Wise Saturday afternoon at Memorial Center. With the win, the Buccaneers improve to 7-2 on the season, their best start since the 1991-92 campaign. ...


Women's Basketball

ETSU women remain unbeaten at home with 74-68 win over Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2003) - Led by a career-high 24 points from junior center Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.), the East Tennessee State women's basketball team rebounded from a four-point deficit at the half Saturday to defeat Wofford 74-68 from Memorial Center....


General News

Ten ETSU Student-Athletes Earn TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference Team Honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (December 19, 2003) - The Southern Conference today announced its TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference teams for the fall semester of 2003....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs rally for 64-54 victory over Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2003) - Down by nine points with just under five minutes remaining, the East Tennessee State women's basketball team put together a 22-5 run to close out the game as the Lady Bucs took care of visiting Elon Thursday, 64-54, from Memorial Center. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU rebounds with 77-70 victory over Tennessee Tech

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2003) -- In the first matchup between in-state rivals East Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech since 1983, the Bucs snapped the Golden Eagles' 23-game home non-conference winning streak with a 77-70 victory Wednesday night from Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn. ...


Football

Gerald Sensabaugh earns All-America honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2003) - East Tennessee State junior safety Gerald Sensabaugh (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named to The Sports Network 2003 I-AA All-America team, released Monday afternoon in Philadelphia, Pa....


Men's Basketball

Bucs push Clemson to overtime, but fall in extra frame, 100-86

CLEMSON, S.C. (Dec. 15, 2003) (AP) - Clemson rallied from a six-point deficit in the final 1:16 of regulation then held on in overtime to beat East Tennessee State 100-86 on Monday night. ...


Women's Basketball

ETSU women outmatched at Clemson, Lady Bucs fall 82-45

CLEMSON, S.C. (Dec. 15, 2003) - Clemson used its size advantage Monday to oust the East Tennessee State women's basketball team, as the host Tigers rolled to an 82-43 victory from Littlejohn Coliseum. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs topple UNCG in home opener, 83-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2003) - East Tennessee State's women's basketball team won its home opener, 83-72, over UNC Greensboro from Brooks Gym Saturday. Five Lady Bucs scored in double digits, led by junior Tiffani Mayes' (Sumter, S.C.) 17 points. Both teams now hold an even 1-1 record in the Southern Conference and are 1-5 overall....


Football

Brandon Calton invited to second postseason all-star game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior defensive lineman Brandon Calton (Pennington Gap, Va.) earned his second postseason all-star game invitation as he was selected Wednesday to participate in the Las Vegas All-American Classic. The game will take place on Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. EST from UNLV's Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be televised live by Fox Sports Net and College Sports Television (CSTV)....


Baseball

Schedule Change for Buccaneer Baseball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2003) -- Due to a scheduling conflict, ETSU's home baseball game with Tennessee Tech, originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, has been moved to Tuesday, Mar. 9. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU senior Zakee Wadood named SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior forward Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) has been named the Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 2-8. ...


Men's Basketball

Buccaneer fans invited to take bus to Clemson

The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to invite interested ETSU basketball fans to make the trip to watch the Bucs battle Atlantic Coast Conference foe Clemson on Monday night, Dec. 15. ...


Women's Basketball

Central Michigan defeats ETSU women's basketball, 52-49

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 7, 2003) - The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs outshot and outrebounded Central Michigan in the consolation game of the Provident Bank Invitational hosted by Xavier University, but could not overcome 22 turnovers as the Chippewas prevailed, 52-49, from the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio....


Women's Basketball

Mayes named to Provident Bank Invitational All-Tournament Team

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 7, 2003) - After averaging a double-double this weekend in East Tennessee State's two games in the Provident Bank Invitational hosted by Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, Lady Buc junior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) was named to the All-Tournament Team, announced following Sunday's championship game....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball holds Winter Hitting Camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 6, 2003) - The East Tennessee State baseball team held their annual Winter Hitting Camp for area youth players this weekend from Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn. The camp was held Friday and Saturday evening and was open to players from age five to high school seniors....


Men's Basketball

Wadood nets career-high as ETSU opens SoCon slate with win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 6, 2003) - East Tennessee State head coach Murry Bartow had a simple message to his team as the Buccaneers entered the locker room trailing Georgia Southern 48-46 at halftime of Saturday's game at Memorial Center. ...


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

Walker inducted into the U.S. Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame

GREENSBORO, N.C. (December 6, 2003) - East Tennessee State University head coach, David E. Walker , was inducted into the United States Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame (USTCA) at the ninth annual USTCA Hall of Fame Luncheon on Saturday afternoon at the Sheraton Five Seasons in Greensboro, N.C. Walker was initially named as an inductee in late October. ...


Women's Basketball

ETSU women's basketball narrowly falls to High Point, 53-51

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 6, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's basketball team fought valiantly to take the lead late in the second half, but High Point regained the advantage and held on for a 53-51 victory over the Lady Bucs Saturday afternoon from the Provident Bank Invitational hosted by Xavier University at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Walker inducted into the U.S. Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame

GREENSBORO, N.C. (December 6, 2003) - East Tennessee State University head coach, David E. Walker , was inducted into the United States Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame (USTCA) at the ninth annual USTCA Hall of Fame Luncheon on Saturday afternoon at the Sheraton Five Seasons in Greensboro, N.C. Walker was initially named as an inductee in late October. ...


Football

Brandon Calton selected to play in Blue Gray All-Star Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior defensive lineman Brandon Calton (Pennington Gap, Va.) has been selected to participate in the 65th Blue Gray All-Star Classic presented by Movie Gallery. The game will take place on Christmas Day at 3 p.m. from Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium on the Troy State University campus in Troy, Ala. and will be televised live nationally by ESPN2....


General News

Buccaneer athletes help spread holiday cheer with Toys-for-Tots event

The East Tennessee State University Student-Athlete Advisory Council provided holiday gifts to approximately 50 children under the age of 12 from the Johnson City area on Thursday night in the Memorial Center. The children who attended the event received a gift and a book from Santa. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs plunder Asheville, bring home win

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 3, 2003) - Senior forward Jerald Fields (Gainesville, Fla.) scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while fellow senior Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) added 23 points and six steals to lead defending Southern Conference champion East Tennessee State to a 78-56 victory over homestanding UNC Asheville Wednesday night at the Justice Center. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall in 'dogfight' with UNC Asheville, 55-49

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 3, 2003) - UNC Asheville's women's basketball team pulled out a 55-49 victory over East Tennessee State from the Justice Center on Wednesday, as the Bulldogs picked up their first-ever win over ETSU. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs drop SoCon opener 83-58 at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Dec. 1, 2003) -- Sophomore guard Tommi Paris scored a career-high 21 points and went three-for-three from three-point range to key an 83-58 Furman victory over Southern Conference foe East Tennessee State (0-2, 0-1 SoCon) Monday night in Timmons Arena. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU takes impressive non-league win over UNC Wilmington

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2003) - In a battle between two of the best mid-major programs in the country, East Tennessee State overcame an 11-point, second half deficit and rallied for a 67-62 win over UNC Wilmington Saturday afternoon at Memorial Center. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs drop season opener at Temple

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 29, 2003) - Despite leading by as many as seven points with under six minutes remaining in the first half, the East Tennessee State women's basketball team was plagued by poor shooting as Temple rebounded for a 68-46 in its home opener on November 28 at McGonigle Hall. ...


Football

All-Southern Conference media team includes four Buccaneers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2003) - The East Tennessee State football team placed four members on the All-Southern Conference media team, announced Wednesday from Spartanburg, S.C. Leading the way were two first-team members, senior cornerback Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) and junior safety Gerald Sensabaugh (Kingsport, Tenn.)....


Football

Five Buccaneers earn All-Southern Conference honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2003) - Five members of the East Tennessee State football team earned All-Southern Conference honors, as senior tailback Gaven Varner (Summerville, S.C.), senior cornerback Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) and junior safety Gerald Sensabaugh (Kingsport, Tenn.) were first-team selections and senior defensive lineman Brandon Calton (Pennington Gap, Va.) and sophomore offensive lineman Quinton Staton (Chattanooga, Tenn.) were second-team picks....


Men's Basketball

ETSU opens home schedule with 100-57 rout of Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2003) - After enjoying a two-game road swing through Texas in which the East Tennessee State men's basketball team defeated Conference USA opponent Houston and battled Bob Knight's Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Buccaneers opened their home schedule Tuesday night by easily dispatching NCAA Division II Mars Hill 100-57 at Memorial Center. ...


Football

Meadows and Varner earn Southern Conference awards for second consecutive week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 24, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior tailback Gaven Varner (Summerville, S.C.) and redshirt freshman quarterback Carl Meadows (Cumming, Ga.) each earned Southern Conference honors for the second consecutive week for their performances in ETSU's thrilling 16-13 season-ending victory over The Citadel Saturday afternoon....


Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer Earns NSCAA Team Academic Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 24, 2003) - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced East Tennessee State women's soccer program as a NSCAA team Academic Award winner. The soccer team coached by Heather Henson posted a 3.10 average GPA for the 2002-03 school year to earn the honors. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs battle, but fall to Texas Tech, 64-53

LUBBOCK, Tex. (AP) (Nov. 23, 2003) -- Red Raider guard Andre Emmett scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Texas Tech past ETSU 64-53 Sunday night. ...



Women's Basketball

ETSU women's basketball exhibition game cancelled

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2003) - East Tennessee State's women's basketball exhibition game with the National Women's Basketball League Elite team scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 23 in Brooks Gym has been cancelled. ETSU will hold an intersquad scrimmage at 4 p.m. on Sunday in Brooks Gym. It is open to the public....


Baseball

Buccaneer baseball gets commitment from All-State catcher

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2003) - East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Friday that switch-hitting catcher Bubba Herbold (Knoxville, Tenn.) has signed to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2005 season....


Men's Basketball

Buccaneer Basketball defeats Houston in season opener, 65-51

HOUSTON, Tex. (Nov. 21, 2003) -- Sophomore guard Ben Rhoda (Dayton, Ohio) scored 19 points to lead East Tennessee State to a 65-51 season-opening victory over Houston Friday evening from Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, Tex. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball falls to Charleston in first round of SoCon Championships, 3-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- College of Charleston used a balanced offensive attack, led by All-Southern Conference picks Alisa Long and Stephanie Ballard, as the Cougars took a three-game sweep over East Tennessee State (30-28, 30-23, 30-22) Friday afternoon in the first round of the Southern Conference Volleyball Championships played at UTC's Maclellan Gym. The Cougars advance to Saturday's semifinals at 7 p.m. against the UTC-Furman winner. ...


Softball

ETSU softball signs three recruits for 2005 season

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2003) - East Tennessee State's softball program signed three players to National Letters of Intent, head coach Amy Fuller announced Thursday. The Buccaneers will welcome top prospects Brittney Lehrschall (Leland, N.C.), Brittany Richardson (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Stephanie Cope (Maryville, Tenn.) to ETSU beginning with the 2005 season. ...


Volleyball

SoCon Volleyball Championships to start this weekend in Chattanooga

from www.SoConSports.com SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 20, 2003) -- The 2003 Southern Conference Volleyball Championships begin on Friday, November 22 and run through Sunday, November 24 at Maclellan Gymnasium on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer baseball adds pitcher to recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2003) - Robbie Campbell (Lothian, Md.), a talented right-handed pitcher from DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Md., has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for East Tennessee State beginning in the 2005 season. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf coach Fred Warren to be inducted into GCAA Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 19, 2003) - The Golf Coaches Association of America announced on Wednesday that longtime East Tennessee State University golf coach Fred Warren will be inducted into the GCAA Hall of Fame. Warren, along with Kent State's Herb Page and Clemson's Larry Penley, will be honored at the GCAA Hall of Fame Reception on Jan. 28, 2004, in Orlando, Fla. In 1980, the GCAA began inducting outstanding college golf coaches into the Hall of Fame. To be selected to the Hall of Fame, a coach must be nominated by his peers, and then selected by the GCAA Hall of Fame Committee. Selection criteria not only include a coach's record on the golf course, but his contributions to the game, student-athletes and school. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball team prepares to open season; Nov. 23 game at Texas Tech to be televised

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2003) - Coming off a 2002-2003 season that saw the East Tennessee State men's basketball team win its third-straight Southern Conference North Division title, the SoCon Tournament championship, and make a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 seasons, the Buccaneers will start a new chapter this weekend when they open their much-anticipated 2003-04 with a road swing through Texas. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball signs Chuck Hargis to National Letter of Intent

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2003) - East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Tuesday that Walters State Community College shortstop Chuck Hargis (Powell, Tenn.) has signed to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2005 season....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs announce signees for 2004-05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2003) - East Tennessee State's women's basketball head coach Karen Kemp announced Tuesday the signing of 6-foot-2 post players Angela Estes (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Jennifer Norman (Peachtree City, Ga.) to National Letters of Intent, along with perimeter player Michele DeVault (Columbus, Ohio). ...


Football

Meadows and Varner earn SoCon Honors following blowout victory over Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior tailback Gaven Varner (Summerville, S.C.) earned Southern Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week and redshirt freshman quarterback Carl Meadows (Cumming, Ga.) was named SoCon Freshman of the Week for their performances in Saturday's record-breaking 68-7 victory over Chattanooga. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs sign Colombian standout Natalia Giraldo

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 17, 2003) - East Tennessee State University women's golf coach Stefanie Reynolds announced Monday that Cali, Columbia native Natalia Giraldo has signed a national letter of intent to play golf at ETSU. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs sign Science Hill standout Cynthia Phillips

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 17, 2003) - East Tennessee State University women's golf coach Stefanie Reynolds announced Monday that University High School senior Cynthia Phillips (Johnson City) has signed a national letter of intent to play golf at ETSU. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball announces signing of Michelle Mislan

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2003) - East Tennessee State head volleyball coach Lindsey Devine announced Monday the inking of Michelle Mislan to a National Letter of Intent. Mislan, a 6-foot-1 outside/right side hitter from Indianapolis, Ind., was the first to sign with the Buccaneer volleyball program during the NCAA's early signing period that ends this week. ...


Football

Buccaneer Football enjoys record setting afternoon as they defeat Chattanooga, 68-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov.15, 2003) - The East Tennessee State Buccaneer football team snapped a 11-game losing streak in Southern Conference games Saturday afternoon as they pounded in-state rival Chattanooga, 68-7, from Memorial Center in Johnson City. The Bucs broke the school record for most points in a game, previously set in a 62-0 win over Charleston Southern in 1992....


Volleyball

Bucs earn trip to SoCon Tourney by sweeping Elon on Senior Night

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2003) - It was "Senior Night" for the East Tennessee State volleyball program at Brooks Gym on Saturday, but the biggest performance of the night came from an underclassman in the Buccaneer's 30-26, 30-16, 30-24 victory over Elon. ETSU sophomore Sara Scandiffio (Purcellville, Va.) notched a match-high 17 kills and .536 attack percentage, both career bests for the 6-foot-0 right side hitter. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Cross Country Competes at NCAA South Regional

AUBURN, Ala. (Nov. 15, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's cross country team finished 14th at the NCAA South Regional held at Idian Pines Golf Course in Auburn, Ala. ...


Men's Basketball

Andrew Reed signs NLI to play basketball for ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 14, 2003) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced on Friday that Port Richey, Fla., native Andrew Reed has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball team hosts annual media day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 14, 2003) - Coming off a 2002-2003 season that saw the East Tennessee State men's basketball team win their third-straight Southern Conference North Division title, the SoCon Tournament championship, and make a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 seasons, there was understandably a great deal of excitement Friday as the team hosted its annual media day inside Memorial Center. ...


Volleyball

Bucs sweep UNCG, ETSU can clinch tournament berth at home Saturday with victory over Elon

Johnson City, Tenn. (November 14, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior Lissa Allen (Palm Bay, Fla.) set a school record with a .727 attack percentage, as the Buccaneers rolled to a 30-26, 30-16, 30-18 victory over UNC Greensboro from Brooks Gym Friday. With a win over Elon tomorrow night at home, the Buccaneers would clinch a spot in the Southern Conference tournament next week in Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Women's Basketball

Mayes shines in exhibition against Lees-McRae, but ETSU falls to Bobcats, 78-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 13, 2003) - Junior center Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) showed her home crowd just how much she improved in the off-season. However, her efforts were not enough as the East Tennessee State women's basketball team dropped a 78-72 decision on Thursday to Lees-McRae in an exhibition game from Brooks Gym. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs hold annual media day, get set for exhibition with Lees-McRae

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 12, 2003) - East Tennessee State's women's basketball program held its annual media day on Wednesday. Among the biggest topics discussed was the absence of senior guard Kiya Verdell (Hartwell, Ga.). ...


Men's Basketball

Global Sports edges ETSU 85-83 in exhibition at Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (November 10, 2003) - Global Sports' Chris Davis sank three-straight free throws with seven seconds left to give his team an 85-83 lead, and East Tennessee State sophomore guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) watched his game-tying jumper rim out in the final seconds as the Buccaneers dropped an exhibition game contest Monday night at Brooks Gym. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball to host the Global Sports All Stars

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 9, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will host the Global Sports All Stars in its one and only exhibition game of the season Monday night at 7:30 p.m. inside Brooks Gym on the ETSU campus. ...


Volleyball

Georgia Southern defeats ETSU volleyball, 3-0

STATESBORO, Ga. (November 9, 2003) - Georgia Southern went on to complete its perfect home season, by defeating East Tennessee State, 3-0 (30-20, 30-19, 30-16) Sunday. ...


Football

Wofford clinches SoCon title with 28-14 win over ETSU

Spartanburg, S.C. (November 8, 2003) -- Wofford's Kevious Johnson rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns while All-America free safety Matt Nelson had a key interception and fumble recovery as the Terriers claimed the outright Southern Conference championship with a 28-14 win over East Tennessee State this afternoon at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C. ...


Volleyball

Davidson volleyball takes out ETSU in four games

DAVIDSON, N.C. (November 7, 2003) - Led by freshman Jenna Dykstra's bid at a triple-double, the Davidson volleyball team fought off East Tennessee State Friday evening in Belk Arena, 30-22, 20-30, 30-20 and 30-27. The Wildcats (13-18, 6-9 SoCon) have now won three years in a row at home against ETSU (7-20, 5-10). ...


Women's Soccer

Ashton Tabbed as a Member of the 2003 Academic All-District IV First Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 7, 2003) - Sophomore Erin Ashton (New Bern, N.C.) has been named to the 2003 Academic All-District IV Women's Soccer First Team....


Women's Soccer

Chattanooga Crushes ETSU's Hopes

GREENSBORO, N.C. (November 6, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's soccer team fell to Chattanooga Thursday afternoon at the UNCG Soccer Stadium, 3-1....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs add exhibition game with Lees-McRae

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 5, 2003) - East Tennessee State women's basketball head coach Karen Kemp announced Wednesday that the Lady Bucs will host Lees-McRae in the teams first exhibition game of the 2003-04 season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 in Brooks Gym. Admission is $3 per adult and $1 for children. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Women's Soccer Prepares for SoCon Tournament Action

GREENSBORO, N.C. (November 5, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team prepares for it's second appearance in the Southern Conference Women's Soccer Championships....


Women's Soccer

Erin Ashton Named to All-SoCon Second Team

GREENSBORO, N.C. (November 5, 2003) - Wednesday night, at the Southern Conference Tournament Banquet, ETSU sophomore Erin Ashton (New Bern, N.C.) was named to the All-Southern Conference second team. ...


Football

Buccaneer safety Gerald Sensabaugh earns national honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2003) - After blocking three punts leading to 15 of ETSU's 22 points Saturday against Georgia Southern, East Tennessee State junior safety Gerald Sensabaugh (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named as a weekly All-Star by website I-AA.org....


Football

Tony Tiller invited to Las Vegas All-American Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior All-America cornerback Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) has been invited to participate in a second postseason All-Star game....


Volleyball

Volleyball keeps postseason hopes alive with 3-2 victory over Western Carolina

Johnson City, Tenn. (November 4, 2003) - East Tennessee State used a pivotal win in game four as the Buccaneers pulled out a 3-2 victory over visiting Western Carolina Tuesday evening from Brooks Gym....


Women's Basketball

Fans invited to "Beat The Bucs" night at the Mall at Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 3, 2003) - Fans of the East Tennessee State University basketball program are invited to take on the Bucs Tuesday night, Nov. 4 at the Mall at Johnson City. Members of the East Tennessee State basketball team will be playing video games in the Food Court of the Mall and are challenging all fans who would like to go one-on-one. ...


Men's Basketball

Fans invited to "Beat The Bucs" night at the Mall at Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 3, 2003) - Fans of the East Tennessee State University basketball programs are invited to take on the Bucs Tuesday night, Nov. 4 at the Mall at Johnson City. Members of the East Tennessee State men's and women's basketball teams will be playing video games in the Food Court of the Mall and are challenging all fans who would like to go one-on-one. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf finishes 11th at Landfall Tradition

WILMINGTON, N.C. (November 2, 2003) - Freshman Andrew Paduch (Johnson City) shot a career-best 2-under 70 Sunday on the final day of the Landfall Tradition at the Country Club of Landfall's Nicklaus Course. ...


Men's Basketball

Blue outlasts Gold in ETSU men's basketball scrimmage Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2003) - Freshman Aaron Scott (Houma, La.) sank two critical free throws with less than 10 seconds remaining and junior guard Sam Oatman (Neenah, Wis.) had his game-tying 3-pointer rim out as the Blue squad took a 69-66 win over the Gold in the East Tennessee State men's basketball team's first open scrimmage of the 2003-04 season Sunday at Brooks Gym. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Wraps Up The 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 2, 2003) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team concluded play at the 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Tournament hosted by the University of South Carolina Sunday....


Women's Soccer

Bucs Soccer Drops to Appalachian State, 2-0

Boone, N.C.(November 2, 2003) - The East Tenessee State Bucs women's soccer team (12-5-0 overall, 7-4-0 SoCon) were defeated by the Mountaineers (11-4-3, 5-3-2)2-0 in the last regular season game of the year at Kidd Brewer Stadium. ...


Football

Georgia Southern holds off East Tennessee State, 34-22

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2003) - Georgia Southern scored 10 unanswered points in the third quarter then withstood a furious rally late in the game by East Tennessee State, holding on to defeat the Bucs 34-22 Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference football action from Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU men unable to make up ground at Landfall Tradition

WILMINGTON, N.C. (November 1, 2003) - Despite improving their team score by 11 strokes during the second round of the Landfall Tradition, the East Tennessee State men's golf team remained in 11th place following Saturday's play at the Country Club of Landfall's Nicklaus Course. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Improves Day Two of the 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 1, 2003) - Action continued at the 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Tournament as the East Tennessee State women's tennis team entered the second day of competition winning six of their singles matches and one of their doubles matches. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men Place Third, Women Eighth at Southern Conference Cross Country Championships

DAVIDSON, N.C. (November 1, 2003) - The ETSU cross country teams faced off against Southern Conference opponents, with the men finishing third in the 8K and the women eighth in the 5K hosted by Davidson College. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men currently 11th at Landfall Tradition

WILMINGTON, N.C. (October 31, 2003). - The East Tennessee State's men's golf team finished the first round of the Landfall Tradition in 11th place, 21 strokes back of first-place Minnesota following Friday's play at the Country Club of Landfall's Nicklaus Course...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Competes at 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 31, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team began competition Friday in the 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Tournament hosted by the University of South Carolina. The seven-flight tournament fields players from 17 different schools. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers Tame Wildcats, 2-1

DAVIDSON, N.C. (October 30, 2003) - East Tennessee State freshman Emily Fulcher (New Bern, N.C.) scored with just ten seconds remaining in the game to lift the visiting Buccaneer women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over the Davidson Wildcats Thursday night at Richardson Stadium in Davidson, N.C....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball to hold Blue-Gold Scrimmage to benefit Children's Hospital at JCMC

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will hold a Blue-Gold scrimmage game Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. in Brooks Gym on the ETSU campus. Tickets are $2, with $1 of that ticket price going to Children's Hospital at the Johnson City Medical Center. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis Announces First Annual Golf Etc. Combo Doubles Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 28, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University women's tennis team will hold the first annual Golf Etc. Combo Doubles Tournament from November 7-9. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball swept by first-place Mountaineers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 28, 2003) - East Tennessee State's volleyball team was swept by Southern Conference rival Appalachian State Monday night from Brooks Gym, 30-22, 30-22, and 30-25. With the victory, the Mountaineers increased their lead in the north division standings by improving to 9-3 in league play (11-14 overall). ...


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

David E. Walker to be inducted into the Track Coaches Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 28, 2003) - The United States Track Coaches Association (USTCA) has announced that East Tennessee State's head coach, David E. Walker , will be inducted into the Track Coaches Hall of Fame on Saturday, December 6 at noon at the Sheraton Five Seasons in Greensboro, N.C....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

David E. Walker to be inducted into the Track Coaches Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 28, 2003) - The United States Track Coaches Association (USTCA) has announced that East Tennessee State's head coach, David E. Walker , will be inducted into the Track Coaches Hall of Fame on Saturday, December 6 at noon at the Sheraton Five Seasons in Greensboro, N.C....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs go one-on-one with Coalition for Kids

Johnson City, Tenn. (October 27, 2003) -- East Tennessee State's women's basketball team didn't have practice monday night; instead the group spent time playing basketball and hanging out at Coalition for Kids, Inc. in Johnson City. ...


General News

ETSU student-athletes help out at Peacock Gala

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2003) -- The East Tennessee State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee spent their Sunday afternoon volunteering their time at the First Annual Peacock Gala held at the Farmhouse Gallery in Unicoi. The Peacock Gala is an Arts and Sciences Fair intended to showcase those specific programs at ETSU. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Women's Soccer Falls to UNC Greensboro 1-0 in Overtime

GREENSBORO, N.C. (October 26, 2003) - UNC Greensboro midfielder Rakel Logadottir scored the game's lone goal, 2:50 into the first overtime, as the Spartans defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 1-0, in women's college soccer action, Sunday afternoon at a wet UNCG Soccer Stadium....


Football

Buccaneer Football falls to No. 22 Furman, 30-10

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 25, 2003) -- East Tennessee State had trouble capatilizing on opportunities early in the second half, while Furman scored 13 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Bucs 30-10 from Paladin Stadium in Greenville, S.C. ...


Volleyball

College of Charleston sinks Buccaneers' ship, 3-0

Charleston, S.C. (October 25, 2003) - After winning its first back-to-back matches of the season, the East Tennessee State volleyball team ran into the proverbial brick wall Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers dropped a 3-0 decision to College of Charleston. ...


Men's Tennis

Posada and Salazar Compete in Singles at Omni-ITA Region II Indoor

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (October 24, 2003) - Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) and Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) competed in the first day of main draws competition in the third day of the Omni-ITA Region II Indoor Championships in Chapel Hill, N.C. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Complete Day Two of ITA Southeast Regional

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (October 24, 2003) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team fell in the main singles draw held in the second day of competition at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships in Winston-Salem, N.C. ...


Volleyball

Freeburg leads Buccaneers in 3-0 sweep over The Citadel

Charleston, S.C. (October 24, 2003) -- East Tennessee State swept The Citadel Friday night, 3-0, in McAlister Field House. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers Beat Phoenix 3-1 to Clinch Playoff Berth

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 24, 2003) - Kerri Burke's (Raleigh, N.C.) goal in the second half of the match secured the win over the Phoenix as well as a spot in the playoffs for the Buccaneer women's soccer team. East Tennessee State (11-3-0 overall, 6-2-0 SoCon) defeated Elon (3-13-0, 2-7-0), 3-1 in Friday night's contest at Liberty Bell Field. ...


Men's Tennis

Fiuri Advances to Quarterfinals in Qualifying Singles

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (October 23, 2003) - Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) of the East Tennessee State men's tennis team won two matches Thursday to advance in the second day of the Omni-ITA Region II Indoor Championships in Chapel Hill, N.C. ...


Women's Tennis

McInnis and Irey Fall in Qualifying Singles

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (October 23, 2003) - Two women's tennis players fell in the qualifying singles draw held in the first day of competition at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships in Winston-Salem, N.C. ...


Men's Tennis

Two Bucs Advance in Omni-ITA Region II Indoor Championships

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (October 22, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team began the first day of the Omni-ITA Region II Indoor Championships in Chapel Hill, N.C. with two players advancing in singles qualifying competition. ...


Volleyball

Steidle Named TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 22, 2003) -- East Tennessee State's Kate Steidle (Waynesboro, Va.) has been named the TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of October 22....


General News

ETSU athletes learn about the dangers of alcohol abuse by competing in Fatal Vision Goggle Olympics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2003) - Student-athletes from throughout the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics competed Wednesday in the Fatal Vision Goggle Olympics sponsored by the athletic department's Alcohol Awareness Task Force. ...


Football

Tony Tiller earns two more national awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2003) - In addition to the three awards he won yesterday, East Tennessee State senior cornerback Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) Tuesday was named Division I-AA National Defensive Player of the Week by Don Hansen's Football Gazette and a I-AA.org All-Star for his performance last Saturday afternoon against Liberty....


Men's Golf

ETSU men finish 12th at Coca-Cola Tournament of Champions

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 21, 2003) - East Tennessee State's men's golf team was unable to make up any ground on the field Tuesday in the final round of the Coca-Cola Tournament of Champions, ending the day where they began it and finishing in 12th place at the Holston Hills Country Club. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs set another program record at Great Smokies Women's Collegiate

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (October 21, 2003) - With a two-round team score of 610 - a new women's golf record at East Tennessee State University - the Lady Bucs finished strong on the final day of the Great Smokies Women's Collegiate at the Waynesville Country Club and picked up a fourth-place finish. ...


Volleyball

Bucs sweep rival Chattanooga in SoCon volleyball action

Johnson City, Tenn. (October 21, 2003) - East Tennessee State used a record-breaking performance to sweep Chattanooga in Southern Conference volleyball action from Brooks Gym on Tuesday. Despite hitting just .235 as a team, the Buccaneers pounded home 62 kills on the evening, breaking a team record of 60 that was set back in 1992, as ETSU knocked off the Mocs by scores of 30-26, 30-27, and 30-23. ...


Football

Tony Tiller wins multiple awards following two touchdown performance against Liberty

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior All-America cornerback Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) won three awards Monday following possibly the best game of his illustrious Buccaneer career with two interceptions for touchdowns in a 33-23 Homecoming victory Saturday afternoon against Liberty....


Men's Golf

Davies fires career-best round to lead ETSU men's golf team

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 20, 2003) - East Tennessee State freshman Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) shot a career-best, 3-under-par 69 and tied for 23rd (76-69=145 +1) following second-round play Monday in the Coca-Cola Tournament of Champions at the Holston Hills Country Club. ...


Women's Golf

Fletcher again powers Lady Bucs in Great Smokies Women's Collegiate

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (October 20, 2003) - Senior Kristen Fletcher (Cookeville) fired an opening-round, 3-over-par 75 Monday to finish tied for 9th in the Great Smokies Women's Collegiate at the Waynesville Country Club. ...


General News

ETSU athletes to compete in Fatal Vision Goggle Olympics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2003) - In conjunction with the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' Alcohol Awareness Task Force, Buccaneer student-athletes will be competing in the Fatal Vision Goggle Olympics on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to the Amphitheater behind the D.P. Culp Center. ...


Men's Tennis

Posada Wins Singles A Bracket at USC Fall Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 19, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team wrapped up the third day of play at the USC Fall Invitational held in Columbia, S.C. with four players in semifinals competition. ...


Women's Soccer

Bucs Clinch Overtime Victory Against Terriers, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 19, 2003) - East Tennessee State freshman Lindsay Hoffman (Frederick, Md.) netted a goal 5:16 into overtime play to claim victory over the Wofford Terriers in women's soccer action at Liberty Bell Field....


Football

Big plays lead Buccaneer football to a 33-23 Homecoming victory over Liberty

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2003) - Two interception returns for touchdowns by All-America senior cornerback Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) and a 65-yard touchdown run by senior slotback Andrew Nuckolls (Dalton, Ga.) on the first play from scrimmage paved the way to a 33-23 East Tennessee State victory over Liberty in front of 7,730 fans at ETSU's annual homecoming game in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Tennis

Bucs Continue Success at USC Fall Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 18, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team advanced four singles players to semifinals play in the second day of competition at the USC Fall Invitational held in Columbia, S.C. ...


Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball falls to Wofford in five

Johnson City, Tenn. (October 19, 2003) - Wofford pulled out its first road win of the season by defeating East Tennessee State 3-2 Sunday afternoon in Brooks Gym. The Terriers defeated ETSU by scores of 32-30, 28-30, 36-34, 25-30, and 15-8, as the Buccaneers fall to 4-17 overall and 2-7 in Southern Conference play. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs begin practice for rapidly approaching 2003-04 season

Johnson City, Tenn. (October 18, 2003) -- East Tennessee State's women's basketball team held its first practice of the 2003-04 season Saturday morning. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country Women Finish Seventh at Clemson Invite

CLEMSON, S.C. (October 18, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's cross country team took seventh place in the 5K race at the Clemson Invite. ...


Men's Tennis

Bucs Advance Five in Singles to Second Round in First Day of USC Fall Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 17, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team advanced five of it's singles players to the second round of competition at the USC Fall Invitational in Columbia, S.C. Friday. ...


Men's Basketball

Several preseason events scheduled for men's and women's hoops

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has planned several activities over the next several weeks to help build excitement for the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons. Below is a list of those events: ...


Women's Basketball

Several preseason events scheduled for men's and women's hoops

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has planned several activities over the next several weeks to help build excitement for the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons. Below is a list of those events: ...


Women's Soccer

Buc Soccer Falls to Chattanooga, 1-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October, 16, 2003)- Chattanooga's Amelie Fogelberg lofted a corner kick to the front of the net and found Elfa Erlingsdottir in the second overtime for a 1-0 sudden victory win over in-state Southern Conference rival East Tennessee State Thursday evening at Finley Stadium. ...


General News

Atlantic Sun Conference adds ETSU; Bucs to begin competition in 2005-06

MACON, Ga. - The Atlantic Sun Conference formally voted to extend conference membership to East Tennessee State at its Presidents Council meeting today in Atlanta, Ga. ETSU, a current member of the Southern Conference, will begin A-Sun competition in the fall of the 2005-06 athletic season. ...


Volleyball

Furman volleyball rallies to take five-game thriller over ETSU

Johnson City, Tenn. (October 15, 2003) -- East Tennessee State's volleyball team held a 2-0 advantage over Furman in Southern Conference volleyball action Wednesday night, but the visiting Lady Paladins went on to win 20-30, 27-30, 39-37, 30-27, and 15-11 in a five-game thriller from Brooks Gym. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs finish eighth at Lady Pirate Fall Intercollegiate

GREENVILLE, N.C. (October 13, 2003) - A day after shooting the best single-round team score in program history, the East Tennessee State University Lady Bucs were unable to build on that momentum and finished eighth during final round play of the Lady Pirate Fall Intercollegiate at the Bradford Creek Golf Club. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men ranked No. 4 in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major poll

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (October 14, 2003) - The preseason honors keep coming for the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team. ...


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf fires program-record 299 at Lady Pirate Fall Intercollegiate

GREENVILLE, N.C. (October 13, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team set a program-record with a second-round score of 299 during Monday's play at the Lady Pirate Fall Intercollegiate. In addition, senior Kristen Fletcher (Cookeville) and sophomore Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) fired career-best scores for two rounds, with Fletcher posting a 3-over 147 and Barton finishing at 5-over 149. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball sweeps top honors in SoCon preseason voting

CHARLESTON, S.C. (October 13, 2003) - The Southern Conference's head coaches and media have voted, and the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team is their pick. ...


Women's Basketball

SoCon women's basketball polls released, while Trantham and Verdell earn preseason honors

Charleston, S.C. (October 13, 2003) -- The Southern Conference women's basketball coaches have selected East Tennessee State seniors Lauren Trantham (Asheville, N.C.) and Kiya Verdell (Hartwell, Ga.) to the preseason all-conference team, while ETSU was picked to finish 10th overall by the league's coaches and media. ...


Men's Tennis

Fiuri Wins Singles B Bracket in Third Day of Georgia Tech Invitational

ATLANTA (October 12, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team wrapped up action at the Georgia Tech Invitational with a first place winner in singles B competition, while a pair took second in doubles A action. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball swept at Elon

Elon, N.C. (October 12, 2003)-- East Tennessee State's volleyball team took a step back after Friday night's victory at UNC Greensboro by falling to the Elon Phoenix in a three-game match 30-27, 30-20, 30-26, on Saturday. ...


Men's Tennis

Bucs Advance Three in Singles in Day One of Georgia Tech Invitational

ATLANTA (October 11, 2003) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team advanced three in singles action and one pair in doubles action on Friday at the Georgia Tech Invitational. ...


Men's Tennis

Day Two of Georgia Tech Invitational

ATLANTA (October 11, 2003) - Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) advanced in singles action as Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) and Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) in doubles during the second day of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men Take Third, Women Seventh at Furman Invite

GREENVILLE, S.C. (October 11, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's cross country team finished third, while the women's team placed seventh at the Furman Invitational held in Greenville, S.C. ...


Volleyball

Buccaneer volleyball team defeats UNC Greensboro in five

Greensboro, N.C. (October 10, 2003) -- In a thrilling five-game match, the East Tennessee State volleyball team edged UNC Greensboro, 3-2, Friday night in Fleming Gym. With the loss, UNCG moves to 6-12 overall and 2-4 in the SoCon, while ETSU improves to 4-14 on the season, 2-4 in conference play. ...


General News

NACWAA to honor former ETSU athletics director Janice Shelton

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2003) - Longtime East Tennessee State University athletics administrator Dr. Janice Shelton will be honored by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators on Sunday, Oct. 12, for her distinguished work in the field of intercollegiate athletics. ...


Women's Soccer

Ashton Leads Bucs to 2-1 Victory Over Catamounts

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (October 9, 2003) - Sophomore Erin Ashton (New Bern, N.C.) scored two unassisted goals to lead the Buccaneers to their first victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts, 2-1 Thursday evening at Schrader Field....


Men's Tennis

Salazar Falls to Fisher in Qualifying Round

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 8, 2003) - East Tennessee State's Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) was defeated by Bryan Fisher of LSU 7-6 (4), 6-0 Tuesday in the first qualifying round of the Icy Hot/ITA All-American held in Chattanooga. ...


Women's Soccer

Andrea Brown Named SoCon Women's Soccer Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, SC (October 7, 2003) - East Tennessee State's Andrea Brown has been named the SoCon Women's Soccer Player of the Week for the week of October 7. ...


Softball

ETSU softball team wraps-up fall season

Johnson City, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2003) -- Looking back on her team's performance this fall, ETSU head softball coach Amy Fuller claimed she was happy with what she saw on the field, and also knows what the Buccaneers need to do better in order to improve by spring. ...


Men's Tennis

Salazar Falls in Day Four Of Icy Hot/ITA All-American Pre-Qualifying Matches

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 3, 2003) -Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) fell in the round of 16 at the Icy Hot/ITA All-American pre-qualifying matches held in Chattanooga....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf team ends tough weekend at Carpet Capital Collegiate

DALTON, Ga. (October 5, 2003) - It was a difficult weekend for the East Tennessee State men's golf team, as they finished 18th following Sunday's final round play the Carpet Capital Collegiate at the Farm Golf Club. ...


Men's Tennis

Day Three of Icy Hot/ITA All-American Pre-Qualifying Matches

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 3, 2003) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team continued action at the at the Icy Hot/ITA All-American Championships hosted by Chattanooga today. ...


Volleyball

Buccaneers swept by Georgia Southern in SoCon volleyball action

Johnson City, Tenn. (October 5, 2003) - Georgia Southern remained unbeaten in the Southern Conference after sweeping East Tennessee State in three games, 30-26, 31-29, and 30-24, Sunday afternoon in Brooks Gym. ETSU fell to 3-14 overall and 1-4 in the SoCon, while the Eagles improved to a perfect 3-0 league play and 8-8 on the season. ...


Women's Soccer

Bucs Edge Past Eagles, 3-2 in Double Overtime

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 5, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's soccer program made another milestone in the Buccaneer history books with their first win over Georgia Southern....


Football

Buccaneer Football falls to Appalachian State, 21-7

BOONE, N.C. � East Tennessee State took a 7-0 lead into halftime, but an Appalachian State burst early in the second half led to a 21-7 Mountaineer victory Saturday afternoon in front of a homecoming crowd in at Kidd-Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf team still trying to make up ground

DALTON, Ga. (October 4, 2003) - While Clemson continued to role with a four-stroke lead over the Florida during Saturday's second round play at the Carpet Capital Collegiate, the East Tennessee State University men's golf team continued to try and make a move at the Farm Golf Club. ...


Men's Tennis

Bucs See Success in Day Two of Pre-Qualifying Matches

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 3, 2003) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team advanced one in singles action and one pair in doubles action on Saturday at the Icy Hot/ITA All-American Championships hosted by Chattanooga. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball downs Davidson in home opener, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 4, 2003) - East Tennessee State held on to defeat Davidson 3-2 Saturday afternoon in ETSU's home opener from Brooks Gym. The Buccaneers escaped with a 15-12 victory in game five to ultimately clinch their first Southern Conference match of the season. ...


Football

Saturday's ETSU-Appalachian St. game to be televised on CSS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2003) - Saturday's renewal of the football rivalry between East Tennessee State and Appalachian State will be televised live at 3:30 p.m. on Charter/Comcast Sports Southeast....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf team struggles on first day of Carpet Collegiate

DALTON, Ga. (October 3, 2003) - It was a disappointing day for the East Tennessee State men's golf team Friday during first round play of the Carpet Capital Collegiate at the Farm Golf Club, as the Buccaneers finished 24-strokes over par and 23 strokes behind Clemson, the tournament leader. ...


Softball

NFCA recognizes ETSU Softball players

Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2003) - Four members of the East Tennessee State softball team have been recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for their efforts in the classroom. Seniors Julia Chance (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Rhea Holler (Peoria, Ariz.), along with junior Amy Moore (Jacksonville, Fla.) have been named scholar-athletes for the 2002-03 academic year. ...


Men's Tennis

Ochoa Advances at Icy Hot/ITA All-American Championships

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 3, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team participated in the Pre-Qualifying rounds of the 2003 Icy Hot/ITA All-American Championships, which began singles action today at the Champions Club in Chattanooga. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers Blank Bulldogs, 6-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 3, 2003) - Five members of the East Tennessee State women's soccer team scored goals in the 6-0 win against the Citadel at Liberty Bell Field on Friday night....


Football

Mike Cullen named Southern Conference Freshman of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2003) - East Tennessee State redshirt freshman linebacker Mike Cullen (Roswell, Ga.) was named Southern Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance Saturday afternoon against Western Carolina....


Football

Tony Tiller selected to play in I-AA All-Star Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior All-America defensive back Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) has been selected to participate in the inaugural I-AA College football All-Star Classic, Dec. 30 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla....


Volleyball

Western Carolina defeats ETSU volleyball, 3-1

Cullowhee, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2003) -- Western Carolina's women's volleyball team preserved its home unbeaten streak Tuesday night as the Catamounts defeated East Tennessee State, 30-17, 30-24, 28-30, 30-22. The Cats improve to 9-7 (2-1 SoCon), while the Bucs fall to 2-13 overall and 0-3 in the conference. ...


Softball

Buccaneers go undefeated at UNC Charlotte tournament

Charlotte, N.C. (Sept. 27, 2003) -- East Tennessee State's softball team captured the 49ers Fall Classic hosted by UNC Charlotte on Saturday. The Buccaneers defeated UNCC and Gardner-Webb in game one and two, respectively, to advance to the championship game. ...


Women's Tennis

Buccaneers Finish Final Day of Virginia Tech Tournament

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 28, 2003) - The final day of the Virginia Tech Tournament concluded with the Buccaneer women's tennis team winning four of its six singles consolation matches and two of its four doubles consolation matches. ...


Women's Soccer

Paladins Deliver Buccaneers First Home Loss in Overtime, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 28, 2003) - Furman's Kat Kelley scored at 3:56 of the overtime period to claim victory over the Buccaneers at Liberty Bell Field on Sunday afternoon....


Football

Buccaneer defense shines, but Western Carolina holds on for 28-21 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2003) - The East Tennessee State defense forced five turnovers and scored two touchdowns but the Buccaneer offense was held to just 76 total yards by the Western Carolina defensive unit as the Catamounts held on for a 28-21 victory in a wild game Saturday afternoon from Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Women's Tennis

East Tennessee State Women's Tennis Wraps Up Second Day of Virginia Tech Tournament

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 27, 2003) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team continued its battle at the Virginia Tech Tournament on Saturday....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Women's Cross Country Places Fourth at Great American Cross Country Festival

CARY, N.C. (Sept. 27, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's cross country team placed fourth, while the men took 20th at the Great American Cross Country Festival held in Cary, N.C Friday night. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Competes at Virginia Tech Tournament

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 26, 2003) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team wrapped up the first day of the Virginia Tech Tournament advancing two pairs in doubles action, but no Buccaneers were able to advance beyond the second round in singles action. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer Soccer Soars Past Eagles, 3-0

ROCK HILL, S.C. (September 19, 2003) - East Tennessee State scored two early goals and added one late in the second half as they defeated Winthrop 3-0 in women's soccer action Friday evening at Eagle Field....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball holds annual Scout Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2003) - The East Tennessee State baseball team showcased their talent for scouts from several major league organizations at the team's annual Scout Day, Tuesday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Volleyball

Buccaneer volleyball drops 3-1 decision at Appalachian State

Boone, N.C. (Sept. 23, 2003) -- ETSU got off to a strong start, but couldn't sustain the positive momentum as Appalachian State went on to a 26-30, 30-17, 30-25, 30-18 victory over the visiting Buccaneers Tuesday night at the Holmes Center. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs golf finish fifth at Minnesota Invitational

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Sept. 21, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's golf team held its Saturday position on Sunday at the Minnesota Invitational, finishing fifth in the team competition at the 6,108-yard, Par 72 Les Bolstad Golf Course. The Lady Bucs finished 27 strokes behind first-place and home-standing University of Minnesota. ...


Softball

Softball wins Milligan Fall Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2003) -- Playing in their first tournament since last year's runner-up finish at the Southern Conference Championships, the ETSU Buccaneers were crowned champions of the 2003 Milligan Fall Classic Saturday with a 6-1 victory over Tusculum in the championship game from Winged Deer Park in Johnson City. ...


Men's Tennis

Posada Eliminated in Day Three of Men's Tennis 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Championships

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 21, 2003) - The ETSU men's tennis team wrapped up action at the 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Championships as freshman Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) fell in the third round of the consolation bracket Sunday morning....


Football

Elon blanks ETSU football in Southern Conference opener

Elon, N.C. (Sept. 20, 2003) -- An injury-plagued East Tennessee State football team fell to Elon Saturday in the Southern Conference opener for the Buccaneers at Rhodes Stadium in Elon, 14-0. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs golf currently fifth at Minnesota Invitational

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Sept. 20, 2003) - East Tennessee State placed three players in the Top 15 during first and second round play at the Minnesota Invitational Saturday at the 6,108-yard, Par 72 Les Bolstad Golf Course. ...


Men's Tennis

Day Two of Men's Tennis 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Championships

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 20, 2003) - East Tennessee State men's tennis team continued their struggle in the second day of the 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Championships hosted by the University of Georgia. ...


Women's Tennis

East Tennessee State Women's Tennis Finish Strong at 2003 ETSU Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2003) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team had a strong showing in the 2003 ETSU Tournament placing in the finals in seven of eight flights and winning five. ...


Volleyball

Illinois-Chicago defeats ETSU volleyball, 3-1

Clemson, S.C. (Sept. 20, 2003) -- East Tennessee State fell to 1-11 on the season following a hard-fought battle with Illinois-Chicago (6-7) at the 2003 Clemson Invitational, as ETSU lost 3-1 to the Flames. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball defeats Charleston Southern, 3-2, as numerous individuals enjoy career best performances

Clemson, S.C. (Sept. 20, 2003) -- East Tennessee State edged Charleston Southern, 3-2, in both teams final match at the 2003 Clemson Invite. Charleston Southern won the first two games by scores of 30-21 and 33-31, but East Tennessee State claimed the final three games by scores of 30-28, 31-29 and 15-11 to win the match. ...


Softball

Buccaneers win first game of Milligan Fall Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2003) - East Tennessee State's softball team opened its fall season Friday afternoon with a 5-2 victory over UVA-Wise at the 2003 Milligan Fall Classic at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City. It was the first time the Buccaneers have played competitively as a team since last year's runner-up finish in the Southern Conference tournament. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis wraps up day one at 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Championships

Athens, Ga. (Sept. 19, 2003) - East Tennessee State's men's tennis team struggled in the early goings of the 2003 Southern Intercollegiate Championships hosted by the University of Georgia, as the Buccaneers did not advance any players past the second round of singles. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball downed by Clemson

Clemson, S.C. (Sept. 19, 2003) -- East Tennessee State volleyball was no match for Clemson, host of the 2003 Clemson Invitational, as the Tigers swept ETSU, 30-16, 30-14, 30-15 in front of nearly 800 fans at Jervey Gym Friday night. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer Soccer Claims Victory Over Cougars, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 19, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's soccer team (5-1-0 overall, 1-0-0 SoCon) earned their first Southern Conference victory of the season against the College of Charleston (2-4-0, 0-1-0) with a 2-1 win at Liberty Bell Field....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs release 2003-04 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 18, 2003) - East Tennessee State University has released its women's basketball schedule for the quickly approaching 2003-04 season. The Lady Bucs will begin play on the road against some highly competitive non-conference opponents before getting into the always-grueling Southern Conference portion of the schedule. 2003-04 Women's Basketball Schedule ...


Softball

Buccaneers to play in this weekend's 2003 Milligan Fall Classic

Johnson City, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2003) -- The Buccaneers are set to kick-off their fall season at this weekend's annual Milligan Fall Classic. The tournament is scheduled for Sept. 19-20 at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City. ...


Volleyball

Bucs fall to Chattanooga in SoCon opener

Chattanooga, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2003) -- Chattanooga outside hitter Kari Krouse pounded 15 kills and hit .464 at the net as East Tennessee State dropped its Southern Conference opener to the Lady Mocs (30-21, 30-23, 30-27) Wednesday night at Maclellan Gym. ...


Football

East Tennessee State sweeps weekly Southern Conference football awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2003) - After a thrilling 14-7 overtime win over Tennessee-Martin last Thursday night, East Tennessee State football players earned all three weekly awards given out by the Southern Conference Monday afternoon. Senior tailback Gaven Varner (Summerville, S.C.) won conference Offensive Player of the Week, junior cornerback Allen Davis (Mullins, S.C.) was named Co-Defensive Player of the Week, and redshirt freshman quarterback Carl Meadows (Cumming, Ga.) took home Freshman of the Week honors for the second consecutive week....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Drops Heartbreaker to UNC Asheville, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 12, 2003) - The East Tennessee State women's soccer team was dealt it's first loss of the season Monday night in a 2-1 loss to UNC Asheville....


Men's Golf

Florida takes team title, Wake Forest's Haas rolls to individual championship at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 14, 2003) - Wake Forest senior Bill Haas spent the week prior to the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges playing in front of huge galleries at the Walker Cup in Europe. That experience paid off. ...


Men's Golf

Hole-in-one, Florida's solid effort highlight first day of the sixth annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 13, 2003) - Florida's James Vargas and Camilo Villegas shot 4-under and 5-under, respectively, helping the Gators to a six-stroke lead over Texas Christian after Saturday play at the sixth annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges. TCU is a two-time champion of the BOT Intercollegiate, while the Gators are making their second appearance in the event. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball Drops Two at Toyota of Knoxville Lady Vol Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2003) - The East Tennessee State volleyball team was swept by Tennessee and Cal State Fullerton in day two of the Toyota of Knoxville Lady Vol Classic. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Men's Cross Country Wins Pre-Conference Invite, Women's Cross Country Finishes Sixth

DAVIDSON, N.C. (September 13, 2003) - The ETSU men's cross country team won the Pre-Conference Invitational held at Davidson College by one point, while the women's cross country team placed sixth. ...


Football

East Tennessee State Defeats UT-Martin in Overtime Thriller, 14-7

MARTIN, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2003) -- Redshirt freshman quarterback Carl Meadows (Cummings, Ga.) hooked up with senior wide receiver Andrew Nuckolls (Tunnell Hill, Ga.) on a 22-yard touchdown to give the Bucs a 14-7 victory on the first possession of overtime Thursday night from Martin, Tenn. ...


Volleyball

Buccaneer Volleyball falls to Michigan in opener of Lady Vol Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2003) - The East Tennessee State volleyball team fell to the Michigan, 3-0, Friday night in the opener of the Toyota of Knoxville Lady Vol Classic hosted by the University of Tennessee from Stokely Athletic Center in Knoxville, Tenn....


Women's Soccer

ETSU Women's Soccer Wins in Double Overtime Against Radford, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 12, 2003) - Sophomore Erin Ashton (New Bern, N.C.) scored in the sixth minute of the second overtime period to give the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (4-0-0 overall, 0-0-0 SoCon) their victory tonight over the Radford Highlanders (2-2-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big South) at Liberty Bell Field. ...


Football

ETSU football set to kick-off at UT-Martin, listen to game on BSN

Martin, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2003) -- East Tennessee State's football team will meet UT-Martin tonight at 8 p.m. (EST) in Martin, Tenn. You can listen to the game for free on the Buccaneer Sports Network link on www.ETSUBucs.com. ...


Women's Golf

Fletcher named to all-tournament team at Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Sept. 11, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior Kristen Fletcher (Cookeville) earned all-tournament honors at the Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree Classic at the Bay Tree Golf Plantation. ...


Men's Golf

Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges will boast impressive field

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 8, 2003) - In its previous five years of play, the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges has hosted some of the best teams and individual players in college golf. This year will not be any different. ...


General News

ETSU begins extended withdrawal from SoCon, enters formal talks with Atlantic Sun Conference

Johnson City, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2003) - East Tennessee State University president Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr. announced on Wednesday that the school's athletic department is beginning an extended withdrawal from the Southern Conference which will end in June of 2005....


Men's Basketball

ETSU confirmed as part of ESPN Bracket Busters field

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2003) - ESPN confirmed Tuesday during a national teleconference announcement that the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team has been offered an invitation to participate in the network's 2004 Bracket Busters Saturday. ...


Softball

Softball releases 2004 schedule

Johnson City, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2003) -- ETSU softball has released its schedule for the upcoming 2004 season. The Buccaneers, who finished 2003 with a runner-up finish at the Southern Conference Softball Championships, will open their 2004 campaign with a home doubleheader against Mars Hill on Feb. 13. 2004 schedule ...


Football

Thursday night's ETSU football game not to be televised

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2003) - Thursday night's football game between East Tennessee State and UT-Martin will not be televised, as previously reported....


Football

Meadows named Southern Conference Freshman of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2003) - After a stellar performance against Concord in ETSU's home opener Thursday night, redshirt freshman quarterback Carl Meadows (Cummings, Ga.) was named Southern Conference Freshman of the Week....


Volleyball

Robinson named to Popcorn Classic all-tournament team

Valparaiso, Ind. (Sept. 7, 2003) -- Sophomore setter Kristi Robinson (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named to the all-tournament team of the 2003 Popcorn Classic, which was hosted by Valparaiso over the weekend. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers in the Community

ERWIN, Tenn. (September 8, 2003) - Last Saturday the Lady Bucs soccer team held a soccer clinic at the Unicoi county YMCA. The clinic was a great success as 85 young children from the YMCA parks and recreation program in Erwin attended the event. The organizers of the Erwin YMCA worked diligently to help increase attendance and make the event a success. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs golf team finishes tied for 14th at Unlimited Potential/BayTree Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Sept. 7, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior Kristen Fletcher (Cookeville) finished tied for fifth on the individual leaderboard with a 5-over-par 149, helping lead the Lady Bucs to a 14th-place finish in the 36-team Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree Classic Sunday at the Bay Tree Golf Plantation. ...


Women's Golf

Day two of Unlimited Potential/BayTree Classic postponed; Lady Bucs currently 15th heading into Sunday's final round

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Sept. 6, 2003) - For day one of the Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree Classic, weather did not play a major role in the tournament. On day two, stormy and rainy conditions were the major players in the field and play on the course was cancelled for the day. The final round will take place on Sunday morning weather permitting. ...


Volleyball

Tough weekend for ETSU volleyball ends with loss to Cleveland State

Valparaiso, Ind. (Sept. 6, 2003) -- A rough weekend and a rough Saturday came to end for the East Tennessee State volleyball team, following a 3-0 loss to Cleveland State (6-1). ...


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf team currently 15th at Unlimited Potential/BayTree Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Sept. 5, 2003) Posting a team score of 32-over-par 320 Friday in the first round of the Unlimited Potential/Bay Tree Classic at the Bay Tree Golf Plantation, the East Tennessee State University women's golf team finds itself currently 15th among a 24-team field. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball drops first match of Popcorn Classic to Indiana State, 3-0

Valparaiso, Ind. (Sept. 5, 2003) - East Tennessee State's volleyball team fell 3-0 to Indiana State Friday night in the first match of the Popcorn Classic in Valparaiso, Ind. With the loss, ETSU drops to 1-3 on the season, while the Sycamores improved to 3-1 after defeating the Buccaneers by scores of 30-21, 30-19, and 32-30. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers Bombard Bruins in Home Opener, 5-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 5, 2003) - The women's soccer Buccaneers (3-0 overall) claimed victory over the Belmont Bruins (0-3 overall) in their first regular season home game tonight at Liberty Bell Field. Five different Buccaneers scored their first goal of the season in the night as the Buccaneers garnered their third consecutive shutout of the season. ...


Football

Buccaneers down Concord in home opener, 44-0

Photo Gallery JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2003) - East Tennessee State got a stellar performance from redshirt freshman quarterback Carl Meadows (Cummings, Ga.) in a 44-0 victory over Concord in the Bucs home opener in front of 5,481 fans at Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Women's Basketball

Former Ole Miss assistant joins Lady Buc staff

Johnson City, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2003) - East Tennessee State head women's basketball coach Karen Kemp announced Wednesday the hiring of former University of Mississippi assistant Kim Dowell as the third and final assistant to join the Lady Bucs coaching staff....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Shuts Out Lady Govs, 2-0

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (August 31, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team (2-0 overall) shut out Austin Peay in their second game of the Lady Gov Classic. ...


Volleyball

ETSU hits stumbling block at Hokie Classic

Blacksburg, Va. (August 30, 2003)-- Following last night's victory to open the 2003 season, the East Tennessee State volleyball team took a minor step backwards when the Buccaneers fell to Miami (Ohio) in day-two action from the Hokie Classic. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball falls to Virginia Tech, Freeburg named to All-Hokie Classic team

Blacksburg, Va. (August 30, 2003) -- East Tennessee State's overall record fell to 1-2 in the early season after the Buccaneers were defeated by Virginia Tech in their third and final match of the Hokie Classic, 3-0. ...


Women's Soccer

Bucs Down Bisons

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (August 30, 2003) - The Buccaneer soccer team won their first regular season game 3-0 against the Lipscomb Lady Bisons in their first game of the Lady Gov Classic on Friday night. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men's Cross Country Takes First at Campbell Early Bird Classic

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (August 30, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University men's and women's cross country teams began the 2003 season at the Campbell Early Bird Classic hosted by Campbell University on Saturday. ...


Volleyball

Mmm, Mmm Good! Buccaneer volleyball team opens 2003 season with 3-0 sweep of Campbell

Blacksburg, Va. (August 29, 2003) - East Tennessee State's volleyball team raced to a 3-0 victory over Campbell Friday night at the Hokie Classic in Blacksburg, Va., as the Buccaneers jumped out to an early 1-0 start to begin the 2003 season....


Football

Bucs go stride-for-stride with Eastern Michigan, but fall short in 28-21 loss

Ypsilanti, Mich. (August 28, 2003) -- East Tennessee State's football team opened its 2003 campaign with a hard fought battle at Eastern Michigan, but the Buccaneers came up just a bit short in dropping a 28-21 decision to the Eagles at Rynearson Stadium Thursday night. It was the season opener for both teams, and ETSU's first meeting with the Division I-A opponent. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball holds annual Media Day

Johnson City, Tenn. (August 27, 2003) - Members of the local media were on hand to visit with the East Tennessee State volleyball team during its annual media day Wednesday, as the Buccaneers were in Brooks Gym practicing for the start of the 2003 season....


Volleyball

SoCon releases 2003 preseason volleyball poll

Spartanburg, S.C. (August 28, 2003) - East Tennessee State's volleyball team was selected to finish ninth in the 2003 Southern Conference Volleyball Coaches Poll, which was released Thursday by the league office....


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers Reach Out to the Community

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 28, 2003) - This past Saturday, East Tennessee State University women's soccer team and the Johnson City Park and Recreation Department held a soccer clinic at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex. ...


General News

ETSU athletics, Clyce Distributing begin Alcohol Awareness Task Force

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 28, 2003) - In cooperation with Clyce Distributing of Johnson City, Tenn., the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has initiated a new Alcohol Awareness Task Force that will be dedicated to fighting underage and abusive use of alcohol. ...


Football

Tiller named to Buck Buchanan Award Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 25, 2003) - East Tennessee State senior cornerback Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) was one of just 16 players chosen on a watch list for the Buck Buchanan Award released Monday afternoon by The Sports Network....


Women's Soccer

ETSU Wins Preseason Scrimmage, 4-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 22, 2003) - East Tennessee State women's soccer team defeated VMI 4-1 in a preseason scrimmage Friday night....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Scrimmage Moved to Civitan Park

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 21, 2003) - East Tennessee State University's women's soccer scrimmage against VMI on Friday, Aug. 22 at 5:00 p.m. has been moved to Civitan Park. Directions to Civitan Park are provided below. ...


Women's Soccer

Southern Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Poll Released

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (August 21, 2003) - The Southern Conference released the women's soccer preseason poll today, as selected by the conference's head coaches. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

2003 Cross Country Season Outlook

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 21, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University men's and women's cross country teams are poised to make their move in the 2003 season after coming off of fourth and sixth place Southern Conference finishes, respectively, in the 2002 season. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball releases 2004 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 20, 2003) - Strong competition at home as well as on the road highlight the 2004 East Tennessee State baseball schedule, released by Buccaneer head coach Tony Skole Wednesday afternoon....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Southern Conference Cross Country Preseason Polls Released

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 20, 2003) - The Southern Conference released the preseason coaches' poll for the upcoming cross country season on Tuesday from Asheville, N.C. East Tennessee State University's men's cross country team ranked fourth with 67 points and the women's cross country team ranked sixth with 63 points. ...


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

Tennessee Standout Joins Buccaneer Squad

Johnson City, Tenn. (August 19, 2003) - David E. Walker , head coach of the East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field teams announced that middle distance runner Joshua Hicks (Riceville, Tenn.) will be joining the Buccaneer squad for the 2003-04 season. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Tennessee Standout Joins Buccaneer Squad

Johnson City, Tenn. (August 19, 2003) - David E. Walker , head coach of the East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field teams announced that middle distance runner Joshua Hicks (Riceville, Tenn.) will be joining the Buccaneer squad for the 2003-04 season. ...


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer Kicks Off Practice

Johnson City, Tenn. (August 14, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team began preparations for the upcoming season on Monday of this week. ...


General News

ETSU athletes prepare for community service venture

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 12, 2003) - With an understanding of the importance community involvement can play in the educational experience of student-athletes, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will launch an extensive community service project during the 2003-04 school year....


General News

ETSU launches new Buccaneer Sports Network

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 12, 2003) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it will begin a new, in-house radio and television network beginning with the 2003-'04 season....


Football

Buccaneer Football holds first scrimmage of the season

Photo Gallery JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 11, 2003) - After a week of practice, the East Tennessee State football team held their first scrimmage of the 2003 season Monday night from Memorial Center in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Football

East Tennessee State football receives votes in Preseason Top 25

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 11, 2003) - The East Tennessee State Buccaneer football team received votes in the ESPN/USA Today Division I-AA Preseason College Football Coaches Poll, released Monday morning....


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

Two Track and Field Alumni Compete at North Down International Games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2003) - Former East Tennessee State University student-athletes Catherine Berry and Taniesha Scanlon (formerly Taniesha Robinson) competed at the North Down International Games held in Bangor, Ireland on Friday, Aug. 1....


Baseball

ETSU's Tim Turner pitches no-hitter in Coastal Plain League

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2003) - East Tennessee State rising senior pitcher Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.) threw a no-hitter Saturday night as the Wilmington Sharks defeated the Florence Redwolves, 4-0, in a Coastal Plain League game from Legion Field in Florence, S.C....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball gains another commitment with David Yates

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 30, 2003) - David Yates , a highly rated right-handed pitcher/first baseman from Douglasville, Ga., has committed to play baseball for East Tennessee State beginning in the 2004 season, Buccaneer head coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday afternoon....


Football

Football lands six players on preseason All-SoCon team

GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 29, 2003) - The Southern Conference football coaches, who have been meeting with the media this week at the league's annual football rouser in Greenville, S.C., have named their preseason All-Southern Conference team. Six student-athletes from East Tennessee State were named among the league's top players. ...


Football

SoCon preseason football polls released

GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 29, 2003) - East Tennessee State's football team was picked to finish as high as seventh in the Southern Conference, when the league's coaches and media members voted Monday on their respective preseason polls at the annual SoCon football rouser in Greenville, S.C....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball adds outfielder to recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 24, 2003) - East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Thursday that outfielder Richie Billings (Leesburg, Fla.) has committed to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2004 season....


Men's Basketball

Bartow completes men's hoops staff with hiring of Boyd

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 24, 2002) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that he has filled the final vacant position on his coaching staff with former Penn State assistant Michael Boyd . ...


Softball

Former Seton Hall pitcher joins Buccaneer staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 24, 2003) -- East Tennessee State softball coach Amy Fuller announced that Christina Shanko has been added to the Buccaneers coaching staff for the 2003-04 academic season. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball releases 2003-04 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 22, 2002) - East Tennessee State University head coach Murry Bartow released Tuesday the Buccaneers 2003-04 men's basketball schedule, a slate that includes several tough road games against non-conference opponents, a home contest against a 2003 NCAA Tournament participant, and a holiday tournament trip to Hawaii. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Releases 2003-04 Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 20, 2003) - East Tennessee State University's women's tennis head coach Steve Brooks has released the women's tennis schedule for the 2003-04 season. ...


Baseball

Roane State first baseman commits to play baseball at ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2003) - East Tennessee State baseball coach Tony Skole announced Friday that Ryan Spriggs (Crossville, Tenn.), a powerful first baseman from Roane State Community College, has committed to play baseball for the Bucs beginning in the 2004 season....


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

Ricciardi commits to ETSU, two-sport star to participate in basketball and track for Buccaneers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2003) - East Tennessee State has announced Canfield, Ohio native Anna Marie Ricciardi has committed to play women's basketball and track and field for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2003-04 seasons. ...


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

Howard and Yewer Named ETSU Athletes of the Year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2003) - East Tennessee State University's Athletic Department has announced that Cheryl Howard (Sugar Run, Pa.) and Bradley Yewer (Newbury, England) have been selected as ETSU's female and male athletes for the 2002-03 year. The pair was selected in a vote by the Buccaneer head coaches. ...


Women's Basketball

Ricciardi commits to ETSU, two-sport star to participate in basketball and track for Buccaneers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2003) - East Tennessee State has announced Canfield, Ohio native Anna Marie Ricciardi has committed to play women's basketball and track and field for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2003-04 seasons. ...


Baseball

Infielder Greg Roberts commits to play baseball at ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 17, 2003) - East Tennessee State added to next season's recruiting class as infielder Greg Roberts (Douglas, Ga.) will transfer from South Georgia Community College to play for the Bucs beginning in 2004. He will have three years of eligibility remaining at ETSU....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball adds brothers to recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 16, 2003) - East Tennessee State baseball coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday that brothers Josiah and Caleb Glafenhein , of Corryton, Tenn., have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Buccaneers, beginning in the 2004 season....


Baseball

Georgia prospect signs to play baseball at East Tennessee State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 15, 2003) - Stephen Douglas , a right-handed pitcher and outfielder from Kennesaw, Ga., has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball for East Tennessee State beginning in 2004, head coach Tony Skole announced on Tuesday....


Baseball

Four Buccaneer Baseball players named to Southern Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 15, 2003) - East Tennessee State baseball players Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.), Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.), Shane Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) and Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) have been named to the Southern Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Team. The game will be held on July 21 at 7 p.m. from Duncan Park in Spartanburg, S.C....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball signs High School All-American

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 14, 2003) - East Tennessee State baseball coach Tony Skole announced Monday that Matt Haynes (Cumberland, Ky.), a 2003 Collegiate Baseball First Team High School All-American, has committed to play for the Bucs beginning in the 2004 season....


General News

Pirate Club elects officials for 2003-04

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 14, 2003) - During its bi-monthly meeting last week, the Pirate Club named new officers for 2003-04. ...


Men's Tennis

Little Caesar's Tournament Information

For those who need their scheduled matches for the Little Caesar's Tournament, you may call Marsha Lusby at 423-989-8011 or 423-676-3201 or log on to www.tennisinformation.com and under "tournaments", click on "upcoming events", and select July tournaments under the heading of find it fast. Click on "2003 Little Caesar's Tournament" and in left column, click on "Draws". Click on the bracket of your event to find scheduled matches....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Signs Ilyina for 2003-04 Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 10, 2003) - East Tennessee State University's women's tennis head coach, Steve Brooks , announced the addition of Mariya Ilyina (Kyiv, Ukraine) for the upcoming 2003-04 season. ...


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

Walker Honored by Track and Field Coaches' Association

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 7, 2003) - East Tennessee State University's track and field head coach David Walker was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the NCAA Division I Track and Field Coaches' Association. ...


Volleyball

ETSU names Luong assistant volleyball coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 3, 2003) - East Tennessee State head volleyball coach Lindsey Devine has named Phuong Luong as her new assistant coach. Luong will enter his first season with the Buccaneers after spending two years as the assistant volleyball coach at the University of Wyoming....


Men's Basketball

Bartow names Will Bailey as men's basketball assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 2, 2003) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Wednesday that University of Maine assistant coach Will Bailey has accepted a position on the Buccaneer coaching staff. ...


Football

Tony Tiller earns Preseason All-America honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 1, 2003) - Buccaneer senior cornerback Tony Tiller (Lithonia, Ga.) was a selection to The Sports Network's 2003 Division I-AA Preseason All-America team, the organization announced today. Tiller is a first-team selection for the second consecutive season, as he also earned the honor prior to the 2002 campaign. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Women's Cross Country Earns All-Academic Team Honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 1, 2003) - East Tennessee State University's women's cross country team was named to the 2002-03 All-Academic Team list by the Women's Intercollegiate Cross Country Coaches Association. ...