General News

ETSU officially begins membership in Atlantic Sun Conference

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 30, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will officially begin its membership with the Atlantic Sun Conference on Friday....


Baseball

Moore and Hargis honored by American Baseball Coaches Association

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 30, 2005) - Former East Tennessee State catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) and rising senior shortstop Chuck Hargis (Powell, Tenn.) earned honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association as the organization released their All-Region and All-America selections on Thursday. Moore was named as the first-team Atlantic Region catcher and second-team All-American as a utility player while Hargis earned second-team All-Region honors as a shortstop....


Baseball

Caleb Moore earns All-America honors from NCBWA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 24, 2005) - East Tennessee State catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) recently earned second-team All-America honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Moore was drafted in the fourth round by the Minnesota Twins on June 7, and is currently playing in Elizabethton of the Appalachian League....


Men's Basketball

Smith chooses to play senior season at ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2005) - East Tennessee State point guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) announced on Thursday that he will return to the Buccaneers for his senior season in 2005-06. Smith, who had put his name in the NBA Draft pool, said he wanted to end his college career on a high note. ...


Women's Soccer

Soccer standout Erin Ashton named Community All-American

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 14, 2005) - The Coca-Cola Company and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced Tuesday the recipients of the national Coca-Cola Community All-American awards. The Coca-Cola Community All-Americans program recognizes, celebrates and applauds student-athletes who are making a difference in their communities. ETSU women's soccer player Erin Ashton (New Bern, N.C.) was selected as one of the honorees in this special group....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball releases 2005-06 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2005) - A season-opener at Tennessee, a road meeting with ACC foe Clemson, 15 home games, fan bus trips to Jacksonville and Nashville, and 23 games within driving distance of Johnson City highlight the 2005-06 men's basketball schedule announced Friday by ETSU head coach Murry Bartow ....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs basketball completes 2005-06 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (June 10, 2005) - The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs basketball squad has released its schedule for the 2005-06 season, the first season of competition in the Atlantic Sun Conference for ETSU athletics. Highlighted with home contests versus conference rivals Belmont, Lipscomb and Jacksonville University, the Bucs will also travel to face SEC powerhouse Mississippi State, and Conference USA competitor the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2005-06....


Men's Golf

Davies, Europeans relinquish Palmer Cup to United States

MOSEL, Wis. (June 9, 2005) - It was a tough day for East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and his European teammates, as the United States took a 14-10 victory over Europe to regain one of amateur golf's most prestigious prizes Thursday in the Palmer Cup presented by Monster at the Whistling Straits The Irish....


Men's Golf

Davies, Europeans tied with Americans at Palmer Cup

MOSEL, Wis. (June 8, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) halved his singles match with New Mexico's Spencer Levin in a matchup of two of the nation's top three collegiate players, as the United States and Europe battled to a 6-6 tie after Wednesday's play in the Palmer Cup presented by Monster at the Whistline Straits The Irish....


Baseball

Caleb Moore drafted by the Minnesota Twins in fourth round

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 7, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was drafted in the fourth round by the Minnesota Twins Tuesday afternoon in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Caleb was the 135th overall selection in the draft, ETSU's highest since Atlee Hammaker was the first-round selection (21st overall) of the Kansas City Royals in 1979....


Men's Golf

Men's golf 2004-05 season wrap-up

The East Tennessee State University men's golf team returned to a familiar place in 2005, winning a record 17th Southern Conference Championship and making yet another trip to the NCAA regionals. For the tradition-rich program, it was the first SoCon Championship in four years, ending the longest such streak in Hall of Fame head coach Fred Warren 's 19 years at ETSU. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies named to GCAA PING All-America First Team

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (June 4, 2005) - The Golf Coaches Association of America named East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) to its PING First-Team All-America squad on Saturday....


Men's Golf

Davies posts 1-over-par 71, does not make cut for final round at NCAAs

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (June 3, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired his best round so far in the NCAA Championships, posting a 1-over-par 71 during third round play Friday at the Caves Valley Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Davies named SGA National Amateur of the Month for May

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) has been named National Amateur of the Month for May by the Southern Golf Association. Davies earned the honor on the strength of two standout performances during the month....


Men's Golf

Davies battling tough course conditions, fires 74 at NCAA Championships

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (June 2, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) posted a 4-over 74 during second round play in the NCAA Championships Thursday at the Caves Valley Golf Club. The four-round, four-day event will continue on Friday with third round play....


Volleyball

Volleyball completes 2005 roster, set for Atlantic Sun debut

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (June 2, 2005) - The East Tennessee State volleyball office has announced the signing of three recruits to national letters of intent to compete for the Lady Bucs beginning in the upcoming fall season. Sarah Buhr (Stockton, Ca.), Crystal Palmer (Chico, Ca.) and Jennifer Emerson (Tracy, Ca.) will join the 2005 squad according to head coach Lindsey Devine ....


Men's Golf

Davies opens first round of NCAA Championships with 5-over 75

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (June 1, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired a 5-over-par 75 during first round play in the NCAA Championships Wednesday at the Caves Valley Golf Club. The four-round, four-day event will continue on Thursday with second round play....


Men's Golf

Davies set to open play at NCAA Championships

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (May 31, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore golfer Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) will take his hopes of a national title to the NCAA Championships beginning Wednesday at the Caves Valley Golf Club. The four-round event will conclude on Saturday....


Baseball

Five Bucs on Media All-Southern Conference Team

CHARLESTON. S.C. (May 28, 2005) - Seniors Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.), Nick Crowe (Johnson City, Tenn.) and juniors Chuck Hargis (Powell, Tenn.), Shane Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) and Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.) were named to the 2005 Southern Conference Sports Media Association All-Conference team from the conference tournament at Riley Park in Charleston, S.C....


Baseball

The Citadel eliminates ETSU from SoCon Tournament

CHARLESTON. S.C. (May 26, 2005) - The Citadel scored ten runs in the first three innings and withheld a late East Tennessee State rally in a 10-6 victory over the Buccaneers Thursday afternoon in the 2005 Southern Conference Tournament from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C....


Baseball

Six Buccaneers Named to All-SoCon Baseball Team

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 25, 2005) - East Tennessee State seniors Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.), Nick Crowe (Johnson City, Tenn.), juniors Chuck Hargis (Powell, Tenn.), Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.), Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.), Shane Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) were named to the 2005 All-Southern Conference Baseball Team Wednesday afternoon on day one of the SoCon Tournament from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C....


Baseball

Caleb Moore earns Sports Weekly All-America honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named as a second-team USA Today Sports Weekly All-America selection in this weeks edition of the publication, on newsstands now....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to Georgia Southern, 7-3

CHARLESTON. S.C. (May 25, 2005) - With East Tennessee State leading 2-1 in the fourth inning, Georgia Southern scored four runs over the next three innings en route to a 7-3 victory over the Bucs in the first round of the Southern Conference Baseball Tournament, Wednesday night from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C....


Women's Golf

2004-05 Buccaneer women's golf season in review

The 2004-05 season was once again a standard-setting campaign for the East Tennessee State women's golf program. Under the direction of third-year head coach Stefanie Reynolds , the team captured a pair of tournament championships, while also garnering several Southern Conference individual honors....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball opens SoCon Tourney play Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 24, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team will play their first game of the 2005 Southern Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. against Georgia Southern from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C....


General News

Southern Conference announces TIAA-CREF Spring Academic All-Conference Teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 23, 2005) - The Southern Conference today announced its TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference teams for the spring 2005 season. A total of 229 student-athletes, representing all 12 Southern Conference institutions were named to the team, including 12 ETSU student-athletes who made the spring roster....


Softball

ETSU softball completes recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 23, 2005) - The ETSU softball office has announced the signing of Caitlin Zyskowski (Grand Rapids, Mich.) to a national letter of intent to compete for the Lady Bucs softball squad for the 2005-2006 year. The signing completes the recruiting class for the team as they enter their first season competing in the Atlantic Sun conference....


Men's Golf

Davies to forgo British Amateur; will play in NCAA Championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 22, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) announced on Sunday that he will accept an invitation to compete as an individual at the NCAA Championships June 1-4 at the Caves Valley Golf Club near Baltimore, Md....


Baseball

Bucs conclude regular season with 6-5 victory over High Point

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2005) - East Tennessee State scored five runs in the first three innings and freshman righty Robbie Campbell (Lothian, Md.) pitched six strong innings as the Bucs finished their regular season with a 6-5 Senior Day victory Saturday afternoon over High Point from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

Buc golfers just miss NCAA invite, Davies finishes second

KINGSTON SPRINGS, Tenn. (May 21, 2005) - For the 2004-05 East Tennessee State University men's golf team, a championship season came to an end with a near miss Saturday in the NCAA East Regional at the Golf Club of Tennessee....


Baseball

Records fall as Buccaneer Baseball defeats High Point, 21-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) broke the school record for hits in a career (237) and RBIs in a season (71) as the Bucs defeated High Point, 21-5, Friday evening from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. Buccaneer junior right fielder Shane Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) also collected the 200th hit of his career in the win, becoming the third player in school history to reach that mark....


Men's Golf

Davies leads, Bucs 6th at NCAA East Regional

KINGSTON SPRINGS, Tenn. (May 20, 2005) - Heading into the final day of play at the NCAA East Regional, the East Tennessee State University men's golf team is in good position as it vies for a spot in the NCAA Championships....


Baseball

High Point rallies for 12-6 victory over ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2005) - High Point scored 10 unanswered runs over the final five innings to rally for a 12-6 victory over East Tennessee State Thursday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Panthers had 20 hits on the evening, as every player in the starting lineup had at least one....


Men's Golf

Bucs currently 8th, Davies 5th at NCAA East Regional

KINGSTON SPRINGS, Tenn. (May 19, 2005) - Even though thunderstorms caused a delay and kept some of the East Tennessee State University men's golf team from completing their first round of play, the Bucs are currently eighth on the team leaderboard following Thursday's play in the first round of the NCAA East Regional at the Golf Club of Tennessee....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball, 2005 season review

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 19, 2005) - The Southern Conference era for the East Tennessee State softball team has come to an end as the Lady Bucs will begin play in the highly competitive Atlantic Sun conference for the 2006 season. The 2005 campaign was strong for the ETSU squad, finishing the SoCon regular season with a fourth-place seed heading into tournament play, two spots higher than the projected sixth-place finish in pre-season polls....


Baseball

Caleb Moore named as a semifinalist for the Johnny Bench Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was announced Wednesday as one of ten semifinalists for the 2005 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award. This award is presented annually at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet to the nation's top collegiate catcher, as voted on by a national voting committee which is comprised of sportswriters, sportscasters, Division I coaches and scouts....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats UNC Asheville, 5-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2005) - Behind a stellar pitching performance by junior righty Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) and an early home run by junior right fielder Shane Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.), East Tennessee State cruised to a 5-1 victory over UNC Asheville Wednesday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU golfers set to open play at NCAA East Regional

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (May 18, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's golf team will open play in the NCAA East Regional at the Golf Club of Tennessee on Thursday. The event will begin with first round play, followed by the second and third rounds on Friday and Saturday....


Softball

Sprague garners All-Region accolades

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 18, 2005) - Lady Bucs left fielder Janine Sprague (Hillsborough, N.C.) has been selected as a member of the South All-Region Second-Team, the announcement came from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) office today. Sprague led ETSU to a fourth-seed in the 2005 Southern Conference Championship Tournament, and set a new Lady Bucs season-record finishing the season with a .358 batting average through tournament play. The honor is the first in ETSU softball history....


Men's Tennis

Season in review for the 2004-05 SoCon Regular Season and Tournament Championship ETSU men's tennis team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2005) - Who says no one's perfect, the East Tennessee State University men's tennis team has now disproved that saying two years in a row by recording back-to-back undefeated Southern Conference Regular Season Championship and Tournament Championship Titles (2004 and 2005) on a winning streak of 26 matches against Southern Conference opponents. Winning the SoCon tournament gave the Buccaneers an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, their fourth in the history of Buccaneer men's tennis and second under the leadership of Head Coach Yaser Zaatini in his third year at ETSU....


Baseball

ETSU-UNC Asheville game time changed to 2 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2005) - Wednesday's baseball game between East Tennessee State and UNC Asheville from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. has been changed 2 p.m. The game was originally scheduled to be played at 7 p.m. Due to the time change, the game will not be broadcast on the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network. Live stats, however, will be available on the official website of ETSU Athletics, www.ETSUBucs.com. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball adds Michael Courtney to recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 16, 2005) - East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Monday that Cleveland State Community College second baseman Michael Courtney (Knoxville, Tenn.) has committed to play for East Tennessee State beginning next season....


Women's Tennis

2004-05 Buccaneer women's tennis season in review

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 16, 2005) - At the end of the 2005 season, the East Tennessee State women's tennis team continued their development as a force to be reckoned with. In the fourth year under the direction of Head Coach Steve Brooks , the team continues to reach new heights as the team finished the season tied for second place after being voted to finish fourth in the SoCon preseason coaches' poll....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis falls in first round of NCAA Tournament to No. 14 Tennessee, 4-0

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 14, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team fell to No. 14 the University of Tennessee by a score of 4-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center on the UT campus....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball splits doubleheader with Davidson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2005) - East Tennessee State won game one of a Southern Conference baseball doubleheader against Davidson, 8-3, before falling in game two, 10-9, Friday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball eliminated from Southern Conference Championship Tournament

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (May 13, 2005) - The eighth-seeded Furman Paladins defeated number four East Tennessee State 4-3 in the consolation bracket of the Southern Conference Softball Championship Friday afternoon at Patriots Point Athletic Complex in Mount Pleasant, S.C....


General News

Second annual All-Sport Golf Tournament raises $15,000

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (May 9, 2005) - The second annual East Tennessee State University All-Sport Golf Tournament to benefit the Pirate Club Scholarship Fund was held on Monday, May 9 at The Ridges Golf and Country Club. Nearly 100 golfers gathered to enjoy a day of golf, while also displaying their support for Buccaneer athletics....


Baseball

Davidson turns in record-setting performance in 19-1 win over ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2005) - After being held scoreless in the top of the first, the Davidson offense scored at least one run in each of the next eight innings en route to a 19-1 victory over East Tennessee State in Southern Conference baseball action Thursday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

ETSU falls in first round softball action

MT. PLEASANT, SC (May 12, 2005) - Fifth-seeded Elon advanced to the second round of the 2005 Southern Conference Softball tournament with a 4-2 win over fourth-seeded East Tennessee State at Patriots Point Athletic Complex in Charleston, SC....


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis prepares for Opening Round of NCAA Championships against No. 14 Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team (20-3, 10-0 SoCon) prepares for their fourth appearance in the NCAA team tournament in which they will face interstate rival the 14th-ranked Tennessee (14-8, 6-5 SEC) in the opening round. The two teams will face each other in regional action on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at UT's Varsity Outdoor Courts in Knoxville, Tenn. GAME MATCHUP ...


Baseball

May 21st ETSU-High Point baseball game to be played at 2 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2005) - East Tennessee State's regular-season finale on May 21 against High Point from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. will be played at 2 p.m. The game was incorrectly listed as a 7 p.m. start on some schedules....


Baseball

Jeremy Hall named to Roger Clemens Award Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2005) - East Tennessee State junior right-handed pitcher Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) was recently named to the watch list for the 2005 Roger Clemens Award. Created in 2004, the Clemens Award honors the top pitcher in college baseball. Long Beach State's Jered Weaver was the winner of the inaugural award last season....


Softball

Softball All-Conference teams announces, Sprague garners Player of the Year honors

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 11, 2005) - The Southern Conference announced the 2005 Softball All-Conference teams tonight at the Conference Championship Awards Banquet held at Alahambra Hall Charleston, S.C. where two Lady Bucs garnered All-Conference accolades and Janine Sprague (Hillsborough, N.C.) was honored as the 2005 Southern Conference Player of the Year. Lady Bucs pitcher Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) captured a spot on the All-Southern Conference Second team, while Sprague's Player of the Year honor gave her a First-Team All-Conference nod. ETSU will complete its final season competing in the Southern Conference at the conclusion of this year's championship tournament....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball to face Tennessee Tech Tuesday evening

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 10, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team travels to Cookeville, Tenn. Tuesday night for a non-conference matchup with Tennessee Tech at 7 p.m. (EST) from Averitt Express Stadium. Live stats are available this evening and the game will be broadcast on the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network, beginning at 6:30 p.m....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball falls to Tennessee Tech, 6-5

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (May 10, 2005) - Down 3-1 through five and a half innings, Tennessee Tech rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth and held on to defeat East Tennessee State, 6-5, Tuesday evening from Averitt-Express Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn....


Men's Golf

Davies captures record fifth title, Buc golfers finish second

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 10, 2005) - Make it five championships for East Tennessee State sophomore golfer Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales). By firing a 73 on Tuesday in the final round of the UK Derby Invitational at the University Club of Kentucky's Big Blue Course, Davies finished at 10-under for the event and captured the individual title by three strokes over Kentucky's John Holmes. The victory marks an ETSU record fifth individual championship for Davies during the 2004-05 season. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball adds Taylor to 2005-06 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 10, 2005) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Tuesday that 6-foot-2 guard Tayloe Taylor (Memphis, Tenn.) has signed to play basketball for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2005-06 season....


Men's Golf

Davies fires record 63, leads at UK Derby Invitational

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 9, 2005) - In what the East Tennessee State men's golf team hopes is a tune up for the NCAA East Regionals later this month, sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) showed Monday that he's certainly primed for his first trip to the national tournament....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf to compete in NCAA East Regional

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 9, 2005) - The NCAA Men's Golf Selection Committee announced Monday that the East Tennessee State University men's golf team will compete as part of the field in the NCAA East Regional, which is scheduled to be played May 19-21 at the Golf Club of Tennessee located in Franklin, Tenn....


Baseball

The Citadel rallies for 19-11 victory over ETSU

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 8, 2005) - East Tennessee State scored 10 runs in the top of the first inning, but The Citadel responded by scoring 19 consecutive runs en route to a 19-11 victory over the Bucs Sunday afternoon from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C....


Softball

Lady Bucs fall short in regular season finale, capture fourth seed for Championship Tournament

Mt Pleasant, S.C. (May 8, 2005) - The College of Charleston softball team defeated East Tennessee State, 9-1, to win the Southern Conference regular season title for the second time in three years. With the win, CofC improves to 47-16 overall and 17-4 in conference play. The 47 wins marks the most in regular season wins in Southern Conference history and gives them the top seed in the SoCon tournament. East Tennessee State falls to 25-31 overall and 10-9 in conference play....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball evens series with The Citadel after 8-5 victory

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 7, 2005) - East Tennessee State scored three runs in the top of the tenth inning to defeat The Citadel, 8-5, Saturday night from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C. The Buccaneer win evens the Southern Conference weekend series between the Bucs and Bulldogs at one win each....


Softball

Lady Bucs split doubleheader with Cougars

Mt Pleasant, S.C. (May 7, 2005) - The ETSU softball squad traveled to face College of Charleston this afternoon in Southern Conference doubleheader action. ETSU captured the nine-inning game one victory 1-0, while the Cougars stole the 7-4 win in game two of the afternoon. With the win, CofC improves to 46-16 overall and 16-4 in SoCon play while ETSU drops to 25-30 overall and 10-8 in conference....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to The Citadel, 8-5

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 6, 2005) - The Citadel hit four homers, accounting for six of their eight runs in a 8-5 victory over East Tennessee State in the opener of a key Southern Conference series Friday evening from Riley Park in Charleston, S.C....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball set to face Cougars in regular season finale

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 5, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball team will travel to face the College of Charleston Cougars for the final regular season series of the 2005 campaign this weekend in Charleston, S.C. ETSU is currently 24-29, with a 9-7 Southern Conference record heading into weekend competition with the Cougars. The 2005 Southern Conference Championship Tournament, held in Charleston as well, will begin next Thursday, May 12....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Track and Field adds Deren for 2005-06 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 6, 2005) - East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field Head Coach David E. Walker announced today the addition of Michael Deren (Buffalo, N.Y) to the Buccaneer squad for the 2005-06 season....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball travels to The Citadel for weekend series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2005) - East Tennessee State travels to Charleston, S.C. this weekend to face The Citadel in a key Southern Conference weekend series from Riley Park. Friday and Saturday night's games will begin at 6 p.m. while Sunday's first pitch is set for 1 p.m....


Women's Golf

Lady Buc golfers add Gould for 2005-06 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2005) - East Tennessee State women's golf coach Stefanie Reynolds announced on Wednesday that Lucy Gould (Bargoed, Wales) has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Lady Bucs beginning with the 2005-06 season....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis to face No. 14 Tennessee in first round of NCAA Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2005) - The NCAA announced today that the East Tennessee State men's tennis team will travel to Knoxville, Tenn. to face in state rival No. 14 Tennessee in the first round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament. The match will be played on Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m....


General News

Three graduating student-athletes receive special recognition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2005) - As this weekend's graduation draws near, the East Tennessee State University Department of Athletics would like to recognize and applaud all of its graduating student-athletes. Among those graduating are three student-athletes who have received special honors by being named the Outstanding Undergraduate Student in their department; Jennifer Fields (Mount Airy, Md.), Jennifer Habbestad (Tampa, Fla.) and Mois�s Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia)....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball travels to UNC Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2005) - The East Tennessee State Buccaneer baseball team looks to snap a three-game losing streak as they play UNC Asheville Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. from Greenwood Field in Asheville, N.C. Live stats will not be available for the game....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball edges UNC Asheville, 9-8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2005) - East Tennessee State scored six runs in the top of the ninth to break open a tie game, then held off a five-run UNC Asheville rally in the bottom of the inning to defeat the Bulldogs, 9-8, from Greenwood Field in Asheville, N.C....


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies earns yet another SoCon honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2005) - Southern Conference golfers have to be glad to see ETSU sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and the rest of the Buccaneers head to the Atlantic Sun Conference at the end of this season....


Men's Tennis

Insaurralde named SoCon men's tennis athlete of the month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 3, 2005) - The Southern Conference announced today that East Tennessee State's Felix Insaurralde has been named as the Southern Conference's men's tennis athlete of the month for the April....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs volleyball hosts free clinic

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 3, 2005) - The ETSU volleyball squad hosted the first scheduled free clinic for the month of May today in Brooks Gymnasium, home of Lady Bucs volleyball. ETSU coaches and players hosted the clinic which is open to all age groups. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball releases 2005 schedule, 13 home dates highlight fall lineup

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 2, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University volleyball team has released its schedule for the upcoming 2005 season, the first season in which ETSU will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference. 13 home dates, including conference competition versus Mercer, Stetson and Gardner-Webb, highlight the 2005 schedule....


Baseball

College of Charleston completes sweep of ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2005) - College of Charleston took two games against East Tennessee State Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn., completing a three-game sweep of the Bucs. The No. 26 Cougars defeated the Bucs 12-6 in the completion of Saturday's rain-suspended second game then won the series finale, 10-7....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball moved to Kiwanis Park

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 1, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball contest with the UNCG Spartans scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. start time at Metro Kiwanis Park this afternoon has been moved to Kiwanis Park in Johnson City. Game time is still set for 1:00 p.m. with Senior Day festivities just prior to game time....


Softball

UNCG completes series sweep over Lady Bucs

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 1, 2005) - ETSU hosted Southern Conference foe UNCG in the final game of the three-game conference set today at Kiwanis Park in Johnson City. The visitors completed the series sweep however, with a 4-2 victory improving their record to 20-35, 7-11 in SoCon play, while with the loss, ETSU falls to 24-29, 9-7 in Southern Conference action. The day also marked Senior Day festivities as Lady Bucs seniors Lindsay Lane (Erwin, Tenn.), Dani Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Mary Beth Hazelwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) played the final home contest of their careers....


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

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

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (May 1, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University track and field team finished competition at the 2005 Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the new Track and Field complex on the campus of Western Carolina University on Sunday afternoon. Both the men's and women's teams finished the two day event in fifth place. The day saw two Buccaneers Nichola Cornish (Spartanburg, S.C.) and Shane Estes (Maryville, Tenn.) win conference titles in the 400 meters and high jump respectively....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball falls to College of Charleston in 11 innings, 13-11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 30, 2005) - No. 26 College of Charleston scored two runs in the top of the 11th to defeat East Tennessee State, 13-11 Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference baseball action from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs rallied to tie the game in the ninth and tenth innings, but the Bucs were unable to come back a third time, stranding two runners in the final inning. The two teams were scheduled to play again on Saturday afternoon, but the game was suspended in the bottom of the third with the Cougars in the lead, 6-1. Game two will resume tomorrow at 1 p.m., followed by the series finale....


Softball

Lady Bucs drop doubleheader to UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 30, 2005) - An early deficit in game one and poor defensive play in the late innings of game two cost the East Tennessee State softball team Saturday at Metro Kiwanis Park, as the Lady Bucs dropped both games of a Southern Conference doubleheader to UNC Greensboro, 5-4 and 8-5....


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

ETSU's wraps up first day of SoCon Outdoor Championships

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 30, 2005) - After a three-hour rain delay Saturday morning, the ETSU track and field Buccanneers finally began competition at the 2005 Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the new Track and Field complex on the campus of Western Carolina University....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball set to host College of Charleston

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 29, 2005) - The two top offensive teams in the Southern Conference will face each other this weekend as ETSU hosts No. 26 College of Charleston in a pivotal three-game series from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs and Cougars will play a doubleheader at 1 p.m. on Saturday while the series finale will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday....


Men's Basketball

Smith named to TSWA All-State hoops team for second straight year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2005) - The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced on Thursday that for the second straight year East Tennessee State University junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) has been selected to the organization's all-state collegiate basketball team....


Softball

Lady Bucs ready for Southern Conference bout with Spartans

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 24, 2005) - The ETSU softball squad will host Southern Conference foe UNC Greensboro (17-35, 4-11 SoCon) this weekend for a three-game series at Metro Kiwanis Park in Johnson City. The Bucs, 24-26 with a 9-4 SoCon slate thus far in 2005, are currently in third place in SoCon standings behind conference leader Chattanooga while College of Charleston is in second place heading into weekend play....


Baseball

ETSU plays longball, defeats Radford 13-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 27, 2005) - ETSU scored 13 unanswered runs and hit five homers, defeating Radford, 13-3, Wednesday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. In the game, Buccaneer freshman righty Robbie Campbell (Lothian, Md.) allowed three runs over five innings to earn his first collegiate win....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball to face Virginia Tech in Kingsport Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 26, 2005) - East Tennessee State and Virginia Tech play for the third-consecutive season in the Kingsport Classic Tuesday night from Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport, Tenn. ETSU has won two of the first three meetings, including an 11-7 victory last season....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball edges Virginia Tech, 5-3

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Apr. 26, 2005) - East Tennessee State used solid pitching and timely hitting to defeat Virginia Tech, 5-3, in the Kingsport Classic Tuesday night from Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport, Tenn. It is ETSU's second win of the season against the Hokies, as the Bucs also defeated Virginia Tech 5-4 on Apr. 19....


Baseball

Wednesday's ETSU-Radford baseball game changed to 3 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 25, 2005) - The first pitch of Wednesday's baseball game between East Tennessee State and Radford from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. has been changed to 3 p.m. The game was originally scheduled to be played at 7 p.m....


Baseball

Blake Church named Southern Conference Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Apr. 25, 2005) - East Tennessee State junior first baseman Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.) was named Southern Conference Baseball Player of the Week Monday morning from the league offices in Spartanburg, S.C. It is the third such award for East Tennessee State this season as senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) has won the award on two occasions....


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

ETSU Track and Field inks two for 2005-06 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2005) - East Tennessee State University track and field assistant coach Michelle Byrne announced today the signing of two local athletes, Drew Beamer (Johnson City, Tenn.) and Allie Frazier (Knoxville, Tenn.) have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Buccaneer squad for the 2005-06 season....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer holds annual alumni game and awards banquet

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University soccer team held its annual alumni game and awards banquet this past Saturday....


Baseball

ETSU vs. ASU baseball cancelled

BOONE, N.C. (April 24, 2005) -- Due to poor weather conditions in the area, Sunday's baseball game between East Tennessee State and Appalachian State originally scheduled for 1 p.m. has been cancelled. ...


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf earns honors at SoCon Championships

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 24, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team wrapped up play in the Southern Conference Championships on Sunday, finishing in fifth place on the team leaderboard at the Furman University Golf Course....


Softball

Lady Bucs and Lady Mocs softball contest time change

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 24, 2005) - The ETSU softball doubleheader with Chattanooga has been pushed back to a 2:00 p.m. start time today at Metro Kiwanis Park. Due to field conditions and inclement weather yesterday, the Saturday doubleheader was postponed. Continue to visit ETSUBucs.com for further updates....


Softball

ETSU and UTC battle in conference softball action

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 24, 2005) - Facing frigid temperatures and poor field conditions this afternoon in Johnson City, the Lady Bucs (24-26, 9-4 SoCon) and visiting UTC Mocs (41-16, 13-3 SoCon) were able to play one contest of the originally scheduled three-game Southern Conference series. UTC took the 7-1 victory behind a solid performance from pitcher Lacey Swarthout, while leading the way for the Bucs was Stephanie Gaynord (Manassas, Va.) with two hits for the afternoon....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis claim SoCon Tournament Championship Title with 4-0 win over UT Chattanooga

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 24, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team captured the SoCon Tennis Tournament Championship with a 4-0 win over seventh seeded UTC Chattanooga on Sunday afternoon at the Earle Tennis Center on The Citadel campus. The Bucs extend their winning streak to 18 matches and a 20-3 record closing the season for the Mocs....


Baseball

ETSU takes first two games of series against Appalachian

BOONE, N.C. (April 23, 2005) - Despite playing through rain showers, snow showers and 25 mph wind gusts, the East Tennessee State offense stayed hot Saturday at Lackey Field. The Buccaneers pounded out a total of 43 hits and scored 33 runs in the first two games of this Southern Conference series against Appalachian State, taking an 18-7 win in the completion of Friday's postponed game and a 15-11 victory over the Mountaineers in Saturday's second game. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs currently fourth at SoCon Women's Golf Championships

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 23, 2005) - With one day to play in the Southern Conference Women's Golf Championships, the East Tennessee State University Lady Bucs are currently fourth on the team leaderboard following Saturday's second round play at the Furman University Golf Course. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs softball doubleheader with UTC postponed

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 23, 2005) - The ETSU softball doubleheader versus Southern Conference foe UTC has been postponed for today. Due to inclement weather and poor field conditions, the teams will face eachother in doubleheader action Sunday at Metro Kiwanis Park. Game times are slated for 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis defeats The Citadel 4-1 to advance to finals

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 23, 2005) - The No. 1 seeded East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated fourth seeded The Citadel in the semifinals of the SoCon Championship Tennis Tournament at the Earle Tennis Center on The Citadel campus on Saturday afternoon to advance to the semifinals. East Tennessee State (19-3 overall) picks up their 17th straight win and ends the season for The Citadel....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis falls to Furman in semifinals 4-1

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 23, 2005) - The fourth seeded East Tennessee State University women's tennis team fell to top seeded Furman by a score of 4-1 Saturday morning at the Earle Tennis Center on The Citadel campus. While the score was 4-1, the battle between the two rivals lasted four and a half hours....


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

Track and Field competes at Vanderbilt Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 23, 2005) - The East Tennessee State track and field team competed at the Vanderbilt Invitational on Saturday. The meet gave the Bucs a final opportunity to prepare for the SoCon Outdoor Championships which will be held next weekend beginning on Saturday, April 30 until Sunday, May 1 at Cullowhee, N.C....


Baseball

ETSU wins postponed game with ASU, 18-7

BOONE, N.C. (April 23, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State baseball team picked up where it left off on Friday, scoring six more runs in the final two innings of a postponed game to drop Appalachian State 18-7 Saturday in game one of the Buccaneers' weekend Southern Conference series....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs golf currently second at SoCon Championships

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 22, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team is currently second on the team leaderboard after first round play Friday in the Southern Conference Championships at the Furman University Golf Course....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball grants release to Scott

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2005) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced on Friday that sophomore forward Aaron Scott (Houma, La.) has requested and will receive permission to transfer at the end of the 2004-05 school year. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs to host UTC in crucial three-game series

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 22, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad will host conference rival UTC this weekend at Metro Kiwanis Park in a crucial three-game series. ETSU (24-25, 9-3 SoCon) enters weekend competition holding the third place position in league standings, while the Lady Mocs (40-16, 12-3 SoCon) are currently second in league standings. The Bucs have won seven of their last eight match-ups, including six straight Southern Conference contests with sweeps over Appalachian State and Elon. The Mocs most recently swept UNCG in a three-game SoCon series and captured victories versus Birmingham Southern in both games of the non-conference doubleheader. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis advances to SoCon Championship Semifinals with 4-0 win over Appalachian State

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 22, 2005) - The No. 1 seeded East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated the No. 9 seed Appalachian State 4-0 on the Farmfield Courts in their first match of the SoCon Championship Tournament on Friday morning to advance to the semifinals. East Tennessee State picks up their 16th straight win and are now 18-3 overall, while the Mountaineers end their season with a 9-14 record....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis defeats UNC Greensboro 4-1 to advance to semifinals

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 22, 2005) - The fourth seeded East Tennessee State University women's tennis team defeated the fifth seeded UNC Greensboro Spartans in a 4-1 contest Friday morning at the Earle Tennis Center on The Citadel campus. The Bucs, who finished the regular season tied for second with an 8-2 SoCon record improves to 19-6 overall, while the Spartans end their season with an 8-11 record....


Men's Tennis

Eleven ETSU men's and women's tennis players named as 2005 SoCon All-Conference Selections

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April. 21, 2005) - The Southern Conference announced today the 2005 Men's and Women's Tennis All-Conference teams as well as the Players of the Year, Coach of the Year, Freshman of the Year and the Sportsmanship Awards. A total of 11 ETSU student-athletes were recognized as voted on by the league's head tennis coaches....


Women's Tennis

Eleven ETSU men's and women's tennis players named as 2005 SoCon All-Conference Selections

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April. 21, 2005) - The Southern Conference announced today the 2005 Men's and Women's Tennis All-Conference teams as well as the Players of the Year, Coach of the Year, Freshman of the Year and the Sportsmanship Awards. A total of 11 ETSU student-athletes were recognized as voted on by the league's head tennis coaches....


General News

Morrow receives title of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2005) � East Tennessee State University strength coach Lee Morrow was recently selected by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association to join an elite group within their profession....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf hoping to make history at SoCon Championships

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 21, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team will be trying to make history in its final trip to the Southern Conference Championships, which start Friday with first round play at the Furman University Golf Course. The three-day event will continue with the second round on Saturday and final round on Sunday....


Softball

Lady Bucs and Golden Eagles split non-conference doubleheader

COOKEVILLE, TENN. (April 21, 2005) - The ETSU Lady Bucs softball squad (24-25) halted Tennessee Tech's (23-26) five-game winning streak came to an end in dramatic fashion Thursday afternoon as the Bucs claimed a 5-4 non-conference victory in eight innings after the Golden Eagles had battled back twice to tie the game, including a rally in the bottom of the seventh. Game two however, TTU came determined to start a new streak, as it took until the sixth inning for either team to score, but Tech came up victorious with a 1-0 decision....


Baseball

Caleb Moore named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 20, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association "Stopper of the Year Award" midseason watch list, released by the association Wednesday in Dallas, Tex. Thirty-five players from across the country are on the list, given annually to the top relief pitcher in Division I collegiate baseball....


Men's Golf

Davies to play for Europe again at Palmer Cup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2005) - One day after leading the East Tennessee State University men's golf team to a Southern Conference championship and a berth in the NCAA Regionals, the good news continued for sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales)....


Men's Basketball

ETSU hoops adds fifth recruit to 2005 class with signing of Swader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2005) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced on Wednesday that 6-foot-8 forward Kenyona Swader (Smyrna, Tenn.) has signed to play for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2005-06 season....


Baseball

Caleb Moore earns Southern Conference Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 19, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior All-America catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Player of the Week Tuesday morning from the league offices in Spartanburg, S.C. It is the second such honor of the season for Moore as he also earned the award on Mar. 1....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball wins 5-4 thriller over Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Apr. 19, 2005) - With two outs in the top of the ninth, East Tennessee State sophomore centerfielder Stephen Douglas (Kennesaw, Ga.) belted a three-run home run to tie Tuesday night's game against Virginia Tech from English Field in Blacksburg, Va. Junior left fielder Josiah Glafenhein (Knoxville, Tenn.) then scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the top of the 10th to give the Bucs a 5-4 victory over the Hokies....


Men's Golf

ETSU MEN'S GOLF CAPTURES SOCON TITLE

DAVIDSON, N.C. (April 19, 2005) - Powered by a dominating individual effort from sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales), the East Tennessee State University men's golf team said goodbye to the Southern Conference in style Tuesday at the River Run Country Club, finishing three strokes ahead of second-place Georgia Southern and capturing their 12th SoCon Championship in the last 17 years....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs basketball inks three for 2005-06 campaign

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 19, 2005) - The Lady Bucs basketball team has signed three recruits who will join the team for the 2005-06 campaign beginning this fall. Head coach Karen Kemp will welcome Sharnae Hunt (Annapolis, Md. /St. Mary's), Farren Stackhouse (St. Marys, Ga. /Camden County) and Adaeze Azubuike (Lexington, Ky. /Lexington Catholic) to the Lady Bucs roster....


Men's Golf

Davies still leads, Bucs one stroke back at SoCon

DAVIDSON, N.C. (April 18, 2005) - With one round to play, the East Tennessee State men's golf team finds itself just one stroke back of team-leading Davidson following Monday's second round play in the Southern Conference Championships at the River Run Country Club....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's hoops adds Eryk Thomas to 2005 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2005) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Monday that 6-foot-7 forward Eryk Thomas (Fremont, Calif.) has signed to play basketball for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2005-06 season....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis earns No. 4 seed for SoCon Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2005) - With Southern Conference regular season women's tennis action completed, the East Tennessee State University women's tennis team has finished tied for second with an 8-2 record in the SoCon and an 18-6 overall record. As a result they have earned the No. 4 slot in the SoCon Championship Tournament, which begins on Thursday, April 21 in Charleston, S.C....


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer women's soccer helps out at ETSU Child Studies Center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University's women's soccer team has begun a new community service initiative in which the team's student-athletes will participate in a variety of activities such as reading, playing and talking with children at the ETSU Child Studies Center....


Baseball

ETSU rallies for 13-6 victory over Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 17, 2005) - Trailing 5-1 following the top of the fourth, East Tennessee State erupted for 12 runs over the next five innings to defeat Wofford in Southern Conference baseball action Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

Davies leads, team second at SoCon Men's Golf Championships

DAVIDSON, N.C. (April 17, 2005) - Sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired a 4-under-par 68 to capture the first round lead at the Southern Conference Men's Golf Championships Sunday at the River Run Country Club....


Softball

Lady Bucs complete weekend sweep of Elon

ELON, N.C. (Apr. 17, 2005) - East Tennessee State extended its winning streak to six games, completing a weekend sweep of Southern Conference rival Elon with a 9-6 victory Sunday afternoon from East Field in Elon, N.C....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to Wofford, 13-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 16, 2005) - The Wofford offense erupted for 10 runs between the fourth and seventh innings en route to a 13-5 victory over East Tennessee State in Southern Conference baseball action Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf ready for SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's golf team hopes to return to the top at the Southern Conference Championships, which begin with first round play Sunday at the River Run Country Club in Charlotte, N.C. Second and third round play will follow on Monday and Tuesday....


Softball

ETSU Softball sweeps doubleheader from Elon

ELON, N.C. (Apr. 16, 2005) - A seven-hit, five-run seventh inning lifted East Tennessee State to a 5-0 win over Elon in the second game of Southern Conference softball action at East Field in Elon, N.C. ETSU also earned a victory in game one by a score of 4-3....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis finishes regular season with sweep of Wofford, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's tennis team concluded their regular season with a 7-0 win over the Wofford Terriers on Saturday afternoon at the ETSU tennis courts. The Bucs improve to 18-6 overall, 8-2 in the SoCon, while the Terriers drop to 7-11, 3-6....


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

ETSU's Cornish records regional qualifying mark at Sea Ray Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 16, 2005) - Senior Nichola Cornish (Spartanburg, S.C.) earned a NCAA regional qualifying mark in the 400 meters at the Sea Ray Relays held this weekend on the University of Tennessee's campus. Cornish recorded time of 54.39 on Friday's competition in the event for 10th place, which is also an ETSU school record for the outdoor event and replaces her previous best of 54.60 set by Cornish last season. This is the second consecutive year that Cornish has reached an NCAA regional qualifying mark in the 400 meters (54.61)....


General News

ETSU athletics to host second annual All-Sport Golf Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold its second annual All-Sport Golf Tournament on May 9 at the Ridges Golf and Country Club. The tournament will once again honor of the late Tim Mullins , ETSU's former compliance coordinator....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball downs Wofford, 14-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 15, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) hit a grand slam in his second-consecutive game and junior righty Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) was dominant in winning his fourth-straight start as the Bucs defeated Wofford, 14-2 Friday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis clinches SoCon Regular Season Title with 6-1 win over Terriers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2005) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team clinched the SoCon Regular Season Title with a 6-1 win in their match against the Wofford Terriers on senior day in a Friday afternoon contest at the ETSU Tennis Courts. East Tennessee State picks up their 15th straight win and are now 17-3 overall and 10-0 in SoCon play. This is the second consecutive season the Bucs have finished the regular season with a perfect record to clinch the SoCon title. With the loss, the Terriers fall to 5-3, 7-13....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball defeats Tennessee Tech, 12-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 13, 2005) - A seven-run fourth inning rally, capped by a grand slam by ETSU senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.), blew open a close game as the Bucs cruised to a 12-5 victory over Tennessee Tech Wednesday night from a rainy Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball adds Williams, Keaton to 2005-06 roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2005) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Wednesday that 6-foot-2 guard Dante Williams of Romulus, Mich., and 6-foot-1 guard Shaun Keaton of Albany, Ga., have both signed to play basketball for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2005-06 season....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer releases 2005 Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2005) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer head coach Heather Henson has announced the Buccaneer soccer schedule for the 2005 season....


Baseball

Tuesday's ETSU-Tennessee baseball game postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 12, 2005) - Tuesday night's scheduled baseball game between East Tennessee State and Tennessee has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Knoxville, Tenn. area. No makeup date has been announced. The Bucs return to action tomorrow night as they host Tennessee Tech at 7 p.m. from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

Nick Crowe returns home to lead the Bucs

The East Tennessee State baseball team is off to their best start in a decade, due in large part to a strong group of newcomers. One player that has made an immeasurable difference in the fortunes of the Buccaneer program is senior second baseman Nick Crowe (Johnson City, Tenn.)....


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer works with Diadora Northeast Soccer Club to host soccer clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University's women's soccer team held a soccer clinic together with the Diadora Northeast Soccer Club on Monday, April 4 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the ETSU campus soccer fields. Approximately 25 girls took part in the event that was requested by the club especially for the under-8 and under-10 girls....


Baseball

Western Carolina defeats ETSU in 9-8 thriller

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Apr. 10, 2005) - East Tennessee State had the bases loaded in the top of the ninth, but could not push a run across as the Bucs fell to Western Carolina, 9-8, Sunday afternoon from Hennon Stadium in Cullowhee, N.C. With the win, Western Carolina raises its record to 21-11, 9-6 in Southern Conference games while ETSU falls to 17-10, 7-8 in conference play....


Softball

Softball completes sweep of Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 10, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad completed the series sweep over Appalachian State this afternoon with a 3-2 win at Metro Kiwanis Park. ETSU evens their season record at 20-20 overall, while the win betters their Southern Conference record to 6-3 for the year. ASU falls to 14-27, 1-11 SoCon thus far in 2005 with the loss. Dani Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.) continued her hot streak as she posted two hits and one run on the afternoon, while Bucs pitcher Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) recorded her 11th win of 2005....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball rallies for 4-3 victory over Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Apr. 9, 2005) - East Tennessee State scored four runs in the final three innings and junior third baseman Greg Roberts (Douglas, Ga.) drove in what proved to be the winning run in the ninth as the Buccaneers rallied to defeat Western Carolina, 4-3, Saturday afternoon at Childress Field/Hennon Stadium in Cullowhee, N.C....


Men's Golf

ETSU men finish 14th at The Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 9, 2005) - In an abbreviated event that was cut short due to weather issues and scheduling conflicts at the golf course, the East Tennessee State University men's golf team completed second round play Saturday to finish 14th in the Courtyard by Marriott Intercollegiate hosted by N.C. State at the Devils Ridge Golf Club's Black Course. The tournament's third round was cancelled....


Softball

Lady Bucs capture doubleheader sweep over Mountaineers

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 9, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad hosted Southern Conference foe Appalachian State today for two of the three games in the weekend series. ETSU managed two victories this afternoon, winning game one 2-1 and game two 2-1 as well. With the victory, the Bucs move to 19-20, 5-3 in SoCon competition for the season, while the Mountaineers fall to 14-26, 1-10 in SoCon play. Leading the way for the Bucs was senior Dani Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.) who posted three hits, one run and one RBI in the two victories, while pitchers Belinda Barrera (Fayetteville, N.C.) recorded her seventh win of the year and freshman Brittney Lehrschall (Leland, N.C.) posted her second win of her rookie campaign....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis edges Eagles, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2005) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team flew past the Georgia Southern Eagles in a 6-1 decision on Saturday afternoon at the ETSU Tennis Courts. The Bucs pick up their 14th straight win and are now 16-3 overall and 9-0 in SoCon play, while the Eagles drop to 3-15, 2-5. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis blanks Appalachian State, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2005) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team swept the Appalachian State Mountaineers 7-0 Saturday afternoon at the ETSU tennis courts. The Bucs improve to 17-6 overall, 7-2 in the SoCon, while the Mountaineers drop to 6-10, 2-6....


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

ETSU's women sprinters shine at Clemson Invitational

CLEMSON, S.C. (April 9, 2005) - The Buccaneer women sprinters Chantelle Vernon (Markham, Ontario), Ebonie Jones (Richmond, Va.), and Jenny Knox (Connelly Springs, N.C.) recorded solid performances in their events at the Clemson Invitational on Saturday. Vernon competed in the 100 meters and finished seventh with a time of 12.12 a season best, while Jones competed in the 200 meters and finished tied for eighth with a time of 24.85. Knox competed in both events and recorded collegiate bests. She placed tenth in the 100 meters (12.31) and tied for eighth in the 200 meters (24.85)....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to Western Carolina, 13-3

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Apr. 8, 2005) - Western Carolina pitcher Caleb McConnell pitched a complete game, allowing just one earned run, while Steven Strausbaugh extended his hitting streak to 14 games, going 3-for-4, as the Catamounts defeated East Tennessee State, 13-3, Friday night at Childress Field/Hennon Stadium....


Men's Golf

ETSU men currently tied for 13th at The Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 8, 2005) - With severe weather causing the postponement of Friday's second round and scheduling conflicts causing the the cancellation of Saturday's third round, the East Tennessee State University men's golf team currently finds itself tied for 13th on the team leaderboard in the Courtyard by Marriott Intercollegiate hosted by N.C. State at the Devils Ridge Golf Club's Black Course. The tournament will conclude with the completion of second round play on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m....


General News

ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrates National Student-Athlete Day

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 7, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated National Student-Athlete Day with festivities in the Bill G. Humphreys Champs Life Skills Center this afternoon. ETSU Athletics Director Dave Mullins highlighted academic, community service efforts and competitive success that Buccaneer athletes have achieved throughout the year, while East Tennessee State University Vice President for Administration and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Wilsie Bishop read a proclamation celebrating student-athlete achievements. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs suffer non-conference sweep

RADFORD, VA. (April 7, 2005) - Radford posted a pair of one-run victories in a sweep of East Tennessee State this afternoon in softball action from Dedmon Center Field. The Highlanders won by the scores of 2-1 and 3-2 to improve to 23-17 on the year. The Buccaneers fall to 17-24....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball travels to Radford Tuesday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 5, 2005) - The East Tennessee State Buccaneer baseball team hits the road Tuesday afternoon to face Radford at 3 p.m. from Dedmon Center Park in Radford, Va. It will be the first of two meetings this season between the two teams, as the Bucs will face the Highlanders on Apr. 27 from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball edges Radford, 13-11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 5, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore centerfielder Stephen Douglas (Kennesaw, Ga.) capped a 5-for-5 day at the plate with a game-winning two-run double in the top of the ninth as the Bucs defeated Radford, 13-11, Tuesday afternoon from Dedmon Center Park in Radford, Va. With the non-conference win, the Bucs raise their record to 16-8 while the Highlanders fall to 7-19....


Men's Golf

Davies named Southern Conference Golfer of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 5, 2005) - ETSU's Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) has been named the co-Southern Conference Men's Golfer of the Month for the month of March. Davies picked up two individual medals in March. A sophomore from Bridgend, Wales, Davies won the Seminole Intercollegiate on March 8, shooting a nine-under-par 207 which included a 67 on day two. He followed up the win with the title at the Gen. Jim Hackley Invitational on March 14, carding a two-under-par 214 en route to the win....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs take fifth at UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational

WALLACE, N.C. (April 5, 2005) - Georgia State captured the team championship and Elon senior Morgan Olds claimed individual honors as the UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational wrapped up Tuesday at River Landing Country Club. The Lady Bucs were led by Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) who finished tied for third with a final round score of 74 and overall score of 224 for the three-round event helping propel ETSU to a fifth place finish in team standings....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball drops non-conference doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 5, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad hosted the Winthrop Eagles in non-conference action today at Metro Kiwanis Park where the visitors managed 5-3 and 7-4 victories for the afternoon sweep. With the loss, the Bucs fall to 17-23 for the year, while the Eagles improve to 24-17 thus far in 2005. Leading the way for ETSU this afternoon was senior Mary Beth Hazelwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) who tallied two RBI and one hit, while freshman Melissa McCall (Kingsport, Tenn.) added two hits for the Bucs....


Men's Tennis

Posada named SoCon men's tennis athlete of the month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April. 5, 2005) - The Southern Conference today announced that East Tennessee State's Oscar Posada has been named as the Southern Conference's men's tennis athlete of the month for the March....


Women's Tennis

Knight tabbed as SoCon women's tennis athlete of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April. 5, 2005) - Sandie Knight of East Tennessee State has been named the SoCon Women's Tennis Player of the Week for the week of April 5....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis falls to Furman, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2005) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team dropped a tough 5-2 decision to the Paladins on a sunny Tuesday afternoon on the ETSU tennis courts. ETSU's record now stands at 16-6 overall, 6-2 in the SoCon, while the Furman's record improves to 14-3, 5-0....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf currently third at UNCW Invitational

WALLACE, N.C. (April 4, 2005) - ETSU junior Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) and freshman Natalio Giraldo (Cali, Colombia) both posted two-round scores of 150 to end the day tied for third place on the individual leaderboard, powering the Lady Bucs to a third-place spot on the team leaderboard Monday in the UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational at the River Landing Country Club....


Softball

Jenkins garners SoCon Pitcher of the Week honors

SPARTANBURG, SC (April 4, 2005) - The Southern Conference today named Maria Laurato of Georgia Southern as its Player of the Week, while East Tennessee State's Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) was selected as the Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 4....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball sweeps doubleheader from Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 3, 2005) - East Tennessee State took both ends of a key Southern Conference doubleheader from Elon, defeating the Phoenix, 17-11 and 4-3, Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. With the wins, the Bucs move to 15-8, 6-6 in SoCon games while Elon falls to 17-14, 8-7 in conference play....


Men's Golf

ETSU men finish tied for 4th at Augusta State Invitational

AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 3, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's golf team enjoyed one of their most respectable outings of the 2004-05 season, matching their best team finish of the year with a tie for fourth Sunday in the Augusta State Invitational at the Forest Hills Golf Club....


Softball

Lady Bucs sweep Paladins in conference play

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 2, 2005) - Danielle Spetar (Knoxville, Tenn.) delivered a game-tying RBI single with two outs in the top of the seventh and scored the game-winning run on an error to lead East Tennessee State (17-20, 3-3) to a 2-1 victory in game one on its way to a doubleheader sweep of Furman in Southern Conference softball action Sunday at Pepsi Stadium. The Buccaneers downed Furman 5-1 in game two to complete the sweep....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis sweeps Phoenix, 7-0

ELON, N.C. (April 3, 2005) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team continued its success in the SoCon with a 7-0 victory over Elon University on Sunday afternoon at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. East Tennessee State improves to 14-3 overall earning their 12th straight victory and remains perfect in conference play 7-0, while Elon falls to 5-12, 0-7....


Men's Tennis

Buccaneer men's tennis defeats Spartans, 7-0

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 3, 2005) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team finished its suspended match against the Spartans Sunday afternoon with a sweep of singles for a 7-0 final. East Tennessee State picks up their 13th straight win is now 15-3 overall and 8-0 in the SoCon, while UNC Greensboro falls to 3-17, 1-7....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis sweeps Chattanooga, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's tennis team swept UT Chattanooga 7-0 Sunday afternoon on the courts in the Memorial Center. The Bucs' record improves to 16-5 overall, 6-1 in the SoCon, while the Mocs' record falls to 3-17, 1-6....


Baseball

ETSU-Elon baseball cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 2, 2005) -- Saturday afternoon's baseball game between East Tennessee State and Elon has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the Johnson City, Tenn. area. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. from Cardinal Park....


Men's Golf

Davies leads ETSU men to top spot after one round at ASU Invitational

AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 2, 2005) - Despite wind gusts of 35 mph which led to the postponement of second round play, the East Tennessee State University men's golf team maintained its composure and overcame the elements to grab the top spot on the team leaderboard after first round play Saturday in the Augusta State Invitational at the Forest Hills Golf Club. ...


Softball

Softball drops conference contest to Paladins

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 2, 2005) - Paladin senior Rachel Henley tossed a complete game shutout and struck out 11 Buccaneer batters to lead Furman to a 1-0 victory over East Tennessee State in Southern Conference softball action Saturday afternoon at Pepsi Stadium....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis beats Western Carolina, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2005) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team defeated the Catamounts with a sweep of all seven points on Saturday afternoon on the courts in the Memorial Center. East Tennessee State improves to 15-5 overall, 5-1 in the SoCon, while Western Carolina falls to 4-11, 0-6....


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

Track and Field competes at Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 2, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University track and field team competed at the Catamount Classic on Saturday at Western Carolina's new outdoor track and field facilities....


General News

ETSU plans events for National Student Athlete Day

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 1, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University Athletics Department will be honoring its nearly 200 student-athletes next week with various events both on campus and throughout the community. Members from all 16 varsity athletic teams at ETSU will take part in the week-long celebration of National Student-Athlete Day which will kick off Monday, April 4th, with a campus wide beautification event followed by a pizza and ice cream social honoring the Buccaneer student-athletes....


General News

MSHA Buccaneer Sports Network, Stretch Internet offer archived broadcasts of ETSU athletic events

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network have announced that ETSU fans can now own a part of Buccaneer sports history by purchasing CDs of archived Bucs' radio broadcasts....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball hosts Elon in SoCon weekend series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 1, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team hosts Elon in a three-game Southern Conference series this weekend from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. Friday's game is scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday's contest is set for 2 p.m. and Sunday's first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m....


Baseball

Elon defeats Buccaneer Baseball, 11-1

JOHNSON CITY. Tenn. (Apr. 1, 2005) - Behind timely hitting and stellar pitching, the Elon Phoenix took an early 6-0 lead against East Tennessee State and cruised to a 11-1 victory over the Bucs in Southern Conference action Friday night from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. With the win, the Phoenix raise their record to 17-12, 8-5 in Southern Conference games while the Bucs fall to 13-8, 4-6 in conference play....


Men's Golf

ETSU golfers begin final stretch at Cleveland Golf Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2005) - After a three week hiatus, the East Tennessee State University men's golf team returns to action this weekend at the Cleveland Golf Classic in Augusta, Ga. First and second play begins on Saturday, April 2, followed by third round play on Sunday, April 3. ...


Men's Golf

Warren-Greene Golf Center garners award from Tri-Cities Chapter of Associated General Contractors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2005) - The Tri-Cities Branch of the Association of General Contractors of Tennessee recently awarded its 2004 Construction Project of the Year honor to the Warren-Greene Golf Center located on the campus of East Tennessee State University....


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

ETSU track and field finish strong at Walker Open

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2005) - Despite the windy weather on Friday night, the East Tennessee State University track and field team had a strong performance at the Walker Open held at Liberty Bell. The Bucs competed against teams from Brevard College, King College, Lees-McRae, Milligan College and Virginia Intermont and had 13 first place finishes on the day....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball with non-conference sweep over MTSU

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 25, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad swept the visiting Raiders of Middle Tennessee State University 3-0 and 3-2 today in non-conference action at Metro Kiwanis Park. ETSU improves to 15-19 for the year, while the Raiders fall to 6-21 thus far in 2005....


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

ETSU prepares to host Walker Open on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University track and field team will host its only outdoor meet of the season, the Walker Open, this Friday, April 1 at Liberty Bell beginning at 4:00 p.m. Admission to the meet is free....


Men's Tennis

Posada tabbed TIAA-CREF SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 30, 2005) - The Southern Conference today named East Tennessee State men's tennis player Oscar Posada as the TIAA-CREF Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of March 30....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis soars past Winthrop Eagles, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 30, 2005) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team dropped the Winthop Eagles, 6-1 in a Wednesday afternoon contest on the ETSU tennis courts. East Tennessee State is now 13-3 overall earning their 11th straight victory, while Winthrop drops to 14-4....


Women's Tennis

Buccaneer women's tennis falls to Winthrop, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 30, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team dropped a tough 4-3 decision to Winthrop University on the ETSU tennis courts in a Wednesday afternoon match. The Bucs fall to 14-5 overall and are 4-1 in the SoCon play, while Eagles improve to 14-3 on the season....


Baseball

ETSU-Virginia Tech baseball postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 29, 2005) - Tuesday night's baseball game between East Tennessee State and Virginia Tech has been postponed due to unplayable conditions at English Field in Blacksburg, Va. The game has been rescheduled for April 19 at 7 p.m....


Men's Tennis

Posada earns SoCon men's tennis player of the week honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 29, 2005) - Oscar Posada, a sophomore from Valencia, Venezuela, has been named as the Southern Conference's men's tennis player of the week for the week of March 29....


Women's Tennis

Buccaneer women's tennis takes Tennessee Tech, 6-1

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 29, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team defeated Tennessee Tech by a score of 6-1 in an afternoon match in Cookeville. With the win, the Bucs improve to 14-4 overall and are 4-1 in the SoCon play, while the loss breaks the Golden Eagles four match winning streak and drops them to 5-3 on the season....


General News

Comedian Bernie McGrenahan's "Comedy with a Message Tour" coming to ETSU March 30 at D.P. Culp Center Auditorium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2005) - Bernie McGrenahan , considered one of the most important comedians in the country, will be performing at East Tennessee State University on March 30, 2005. The show will begin at 8 p.m in the D.P. Culp Center Auditorium. The show is free and open to the public, including all ETSU students....


Men's Golf

Davies named as semifinalist for Ben Hogan Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2005) - East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) continues to put his name on some very prestigious lists....


Baseball

Hall leads ETSU to 1-0 win over UNC Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Mar. 27, 2005) - Buccaneer junior righty Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) was dominant Sunday afternoon against UNC Greensboro, allowing no runs on just three hits and striking out 11 over 8.2 innings in a 1-0 ETSU victory from UNCG Baseball Stadium in Greensboro, N.C. With the win, the Bucs raise their record to 13-7, 4-5 in Southern Conference play while the Spartans fall to 15-8, 6-3 in conference games....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis edges Chattanooga, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 27, 2005) - East Tennessee State defeated UT Chattanooga by a score of 6-1 in a windy battle on Sunday afternoon on the ETSU tennis courts. With the win, the Bucs pick up their 10th straight victory and improve to 12-3 overall and 6-0 in SoCon action. The Mocs are dealt the loss and fall to 14-6, 4-3. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats UNC Greensboro, 16-8

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Mar. 26, 2005) - After being held to just four hits Friday night by UNC Greensboro, the East Tennessee State offense erupted for a season-high 17 hits and 16 runs in a 16-8 Buccaneer victory Saturday afternoon from UNCG Baseball Stadium in Greensboro, N.C. With the win, the Bucs snap a six-game losing streak and run their record to 12-7, 3-5 in Southern Conference play. UNCG falls to 15-7, 6-2 in conference action....


Softball

Eagles prove too strong, Lady Bucs fall 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 25, 2005) - In the final game of the opening Southern Conference series for the Lady Bucs softball squad, the visiting Georgia Southern Eagles took the 1-0 victory this afternoon at Metro Kiwanis Park. With the loss, ETSU falls to 13-19, 1-2 SoCon for the year, while the Eagles improve to 15-21, 2-1 SoCon with the victory....


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

Track and Field finishes competition at Raleigh Relays

Raleigh, N.C. (March 26, 2005) - A small contingent of student-athletes represented East Tennessee State University track and field team at the Raleigh Relays, a two-day meet hosted by N.C. State. The group stepped up to the challenge and produced a solid performance and demonstrated much improvement from their first meet of the season. ...


Baseball

ETSU travels to UNC Greensboro for three-game SoCon series

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Mar. 25, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State baseball team returns to Southern Conference play this weekend with a three-game set at UNC Greensboro. Friday's game is scheduled for 7 p.m. while Saturday and Sunday's games are set for 1 p.m. Friday and Sunday's games will be broadcast on the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network while live stats for all three games are available through the UNC Greensboro athletic website, www.uncgspartans.com....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to UNC Greensboro, 6-2

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Mar. 25, 2005) - UNC Greensboro pitcher Chris Mason was dominant Friday night, allowing just two unearned runs on four hits while striking out a school-record 16 batters as the Spartans defeated East Tennessee State, 6-2, from UNCG Baseball Stadium in Greensboro, N.C....


Softball

Lady Bucs split with Georgia Southern in SoCon opener

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 25, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad opened Southern Conference action today hosting the Georgia Southern Eagles in the afternoon doubleheader. ETSU (13-18, 1-1) captured the 5-3 victory in game-one, while the Eagles (14-21, 1-1) posted a two-run sixth inning in the second game of the afternoon taking the 4-3 SoCon win....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis silences Appalachian State, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 25, 2005) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team swept their match against the Mountaineers by a score of 7-0 on the ETSU tennis courts Friday afternoon for their ninth straight win. East Tennessee State improves to 11-3 overall and remains perfect in the SoCon at 5-0, while Appalachian State drops to 5-8, 1-3....


Baseball

Tennessee edges ETSU Baseball, 15-12

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 23, 2005) - The Tennessee Volunteers defeated East Tennessee State, 15-12, Wednesday night from Cardinal park in Johnson City, Tenn. as the Vols scored 11 runs over the final four innings to take control of a wild game that featured four lead changes. With the win, Tennessee raises its record to 17-6 while the Bucs fall to 11-6....


Softball

Lady Bucs sweep Morehead State, win 8-0 and 6-2

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 23, 2005) - On a windy afternoon in Johnson City, the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs swept the Morehead State Eagles 8-0 and 6-2 this afternoon from Metro Kiwanis Park. Allowing just one hit in the first contest of the afternoon, and just eight hits for the day, ETSU improves to 12-17 for the year, while the Eagles fall to 6-14 thus far in 2005. Leading the way for the Bucs was Mary Beth Hazelwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) who recorded four hits for the day, adding four runs batted in, while Amanda Haverman (Kirkwood, Mo.) added three hits and one run in the sweep....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis defeats SoCon rival Furman, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 23, 2005) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team defeated longtime Southern Conference rival the Furman Paladins in a thrilling 6-1 match Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Center. The Bucs are now 10-3 overall, 4-0 in the SoCon with their eighth straight win, while the Paladins are dealt their first SoCon loss and fall to 7-11, 2-1....


General News

ETSU to host 2006 and 2007 Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Tournaments

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2005) - In a joint press conference Tuesday at the Carnegie Hotel, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Atlantic Sun Conference announced that the Buccaneers will host the 2006 and 2007 A-Sun Conference Men's Basketball Tournaments inside Memorial Center on the ETSU campus....


Baseball

East Tennessee State to host Tennessee Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 22, 2005) - The East Tennessee State Buccaneer baseball team will host the Tennessee Volunteers Wednesday night at 7 p.m. from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. for the first meeting of the season between the in-state rivals. The two teams were scheduled to play on Mar. 16 from Knoxville, Tenn., but that game was moved to Apr. 12 due to inclement weather....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball set for 2005 home opener versus Morehead State

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 22, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad will host Morehead State in the home opener at Metro Kiwanis Park on Wednesday entering the non-conference match-up with a 10-17 record thus far in 2005. Led by third-year head coach Amy Fuller , the Bucs enter their final season competing for the Southern Conference crown in 2005....


Softball

Lindsay Lane tabbed SoCon softball player of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 21, 2005) - Lady Bucs senior third baseman Lindsay Lane (Irwin, Tenn.) has been named the Southern Conference Player of the Week, it was announced from the conference office today. Competing at the Hokie Fastpitch Class hosted by Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. last weekend, Lane tallied a .462 batting average in four games. She also tallied two homeruns, five runs batted in, six hits and scored five runs for the Bucs....


Baseball

Georgia Southern defeats ETSU in 7-6 thriller

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 20, 2005) - With a man on third with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Georgia Southern right fielder Brent Stephens made a lunging catch on a fly ball to the wall in right by ETSU junior pinch-hitter Matt Traylor (Knoxville, Tenn.) to give the Eagles a 7-6 victory Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

Virginia Tech defeats ETSU Softball in championship of Hokie Fastpitch Classic

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Mar. 20, 2005) - A two-run homer by Virginia Tech's Sarah Prosise in the bottom of the fifth inning proved to be the difference as Virginia Tech defeated the East Tennessee State softball team, 4-3, in the championship of the Hokie Fastpitch Classic, Sunday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis sweeps Gardner-Webb, 7-0

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Mar. 20, 2005) - Buccaneer women's tennis won all nine matches against Gardner-Webb on Sunday afternoon for a 7-0 final. East Tennessee State improves to 13-4 overall and are 4-1 in the SoCon, while Gardner-Webb drops to 1-16....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to Georgia Southern, 5-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 19, 2005) - Georgia Southern starter Dustin Evans pitched a complete-game seven-hitter and the Eagles scored three late runs en route to a 5-1 victory Saturday over East Tennessee State Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball completes day two action at Hokie Fastpitch Classic

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Mar. 19, 2005) - The ETSU softball squad fell 9-1 to host Virginia Tech, captured a 4-2 victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and defeated North Dakota State, 9-4 in day two action at the Virginia Tech Hokie Fastpitch Classic in Blacksburg, Va....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis tops Charlotte, 5-2

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Mar. 19, 2005) - East Tennessee State's women's tennis team picked up a win Saturday afternoon against Charlotte in a 5-2 decision. The Bucs improve to 12-4 overall and are 4-1 in the SoCon, while Charlotte falls to 6-3. ...


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

Track and Field opens up outdoor season at 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 19, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University track and field team opened up the outdoor season with competition at the 49er Classic in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday and Saturday....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball hosts Georgia Southern this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 18, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team will play their first Southern Conference home series this weekend, hosting Georgia Southern from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs come into the series with a record of 11-2, 2-1 in SoCon games after taking two out of three from Furman last weekend. Georgia Southern is 10-7, 3-0 in conference, and is coming off of a 9-4 win over Georgia on Tuesday night....


Baseball

Georgia Southern defeats ETSU Baseball, 14-8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 18, 2005) - Georgia Southern scored six runs in the top of the ninth to take control of a close game, then went on to defeat East Tennessee State Friday night in the opener of a three-game Southern Conference series, 14-8, from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis dealt first SoCon loss by Davidson, 6-1

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Mar. 18, 2005) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team lost their first SoCon match of the season by the Davidson College Wildcats in a 6-1 decision on Friday afternoon. East Tennessee State's record now stands at 11-4 overall, 4-1 in the SoCon, while Davidson is 11-3, 4-0. ...


General News

Eight ETSU student-athletes earn TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference Honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 17, 2005) - The Southern Conference today announced its TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference teams for the winter of 2004-05. East Tennessee State University had eight student-athletes that received the honor....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis picks up seventh straight win, defeats Wildcats 6-1

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Mar. 17, 2005) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team handed Davidson it's first SoCon loss of the season on Thursday afternoon. With their seventh straight match victory, the Bucs are 9-3 overall and remain perfect in the SoCon 3-0, while Davidson drops to 7-6, 2-1....


General News

ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame calls for nominations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2005) - The ETSU Athletics Department is currently accepting nominations for induction into the 2005 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame....


Baseball

Wednesday's ETSU-Tennessee baseball game postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 16, 2005) - Wednesday night's scheduled baseball game between East Tennessee State and Tennessee has been postponed due in inclement weather in the Knoxville area. The game has been rescheduled for Apr. 12 from Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn....


Men's Golf

Davies named SoCon Golfer of the Week again

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2005) - The good news keeps coming for East Tennessee State's Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales)....


Women's Soccer

Fields receives honor from faculty in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Sciences

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 15, 2005) - ETSU women's soccer student-athlete Jennifer Fields was selected to receive the Faculty Award in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Sciences based on her distinguished excellence in academics. She will be recognized as the recipient of this award and as an honors graduate at the Academic Excellence Convocation, which will be held April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Martha Street Culp Auditorium of the D.P. Culp Center....


Men's Golf

Davies wins second straight tournament, Bucs finish 7th

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 14, 2005) - Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) did it again. Firing a three-round score of 2-under-par 214, Davies captured the individual championship at the Gen. Jim Hackler Invitational Monday at the TPC of Myrtle Beach. For Davies, it was his third collegiate individual title and his second in two weeks, after having won the Seminole Intercollegiate championship just eight days ago back on March 6. ...


Women's Golf

Ringdahl finishes fourth, team places seventh at Lady Gamecock Classic

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (March 13, 2005) - Faced with one of its most competitive fields ever, the East Tennessee State women's golf team once again put together a respective showing, defeating North Carolina - the tournament's defending champion - and finishing seventh Sunday at the Lady Gamecock Classic hosted by the University of South Carolina....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball falls to Furman, 7-4

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Mar. 13, 2005) - The Furman Paladins defeated East Tennessee State, 7-4, in Southern Conference baseball action Sunday afternoon from Furman Stadium in Greenville, S.C. With the win, Furman raises its record to 7-8, 3-3 in SoCon games while ETSU falls to 11-2, 2-1 in conference action....


Men's Golf

Davies leads at Gen. Jim Hackler Invitational

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 13, 2005) - Freshman Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired a 1-under-par 143 Sunday, leading the East Tennessee State University men's golf team to a 7th-place finish after two rounds in the Gen. Jim Hackler Invitational hosted by Coastal Carolina University at the TPC of Myrtle Beach....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball falls to Ohio in final day at Winthrop Ringor Invitational

ROCK HILL, S.C. (March 13, 2005) - In the final day of competition at the Winthrop Ringor Invitational Tournament in Rock Hill, S.C., the ETSU softball squad fell 3-1 to Ohio University today. With the loss, the Bucs fall to 8-13 thus far in 2004-05....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis beats Georgia Southern, 4-3

STATESBORO, Ga. (Mar. 13, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fought and won a challenging battle against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Hanner Courts, 4-3. The Bucs are now 11-3 overall, 4-0 SoCon, while the Eagles are 5-5, 2-1....


Baseball

ETSU defeats Furman in 15-14 slugfest

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Mar. 12, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team moved to 11-1 as they edged Furman, 15-14, Saturday afternoon from Furman Stadium in Greenville, S.C. The Bucs won their second-straight game in their first Southern Conference series of the season while the Paladins fell to 6-8, 2-3 in conference play....


Women's Golf

Ringdahl makes move, ETSU women move to 8th at USC event

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (March 12, 2005) - Posting a second-round score of 75, East Tennessee State freshman Maria Ringdahl (Oland, Sweden) made a move on the individual leaderboard and finished tied for fourth Saturday at the Lady Gamecock Classic hosted by the University of South Carolina....


Softball

ETSU softball at Winthrop Ringor Invitational

ROCK HILL, S.C. (March 12, 2005) - After completing day two of competition at the Winthrop Ringor Invitational this afternoon, the Lady Bucs softball squad has posted a 2-2 record thus far in pool play. With day-one victories over Charleston Southern (8-1) and Gardner Webb (8-5), and day-two losses to Eastern Carolina (3-0) and Akron (5-0), ETSU enters Sunday competition with an overall 8-12 record thus far in 2005....


Men's Tennis

ETSU men's tennis edges University of Texas San Antonio, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2005) - The Buccaneer men's tennis extended recorded their sixth straight match win with a 5-2 victory over the University of Texas San Antonio at Memorial Center on Saturday afternoon. With the win, ETSU improves to 8-3 overall, while UTSA drops to 7-2....


Baseball

Saturday's ETSU-Furman baseball game time changed to 3 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 11, 2005) - The game time for Saturday's baseball game between East Tennessee State and Furman has been changed. The game was scheduled to be played at 6 p.m. from Furman Stadium in Greenville, S.C., but will now be played at 3 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The live game broadcast, as well as live stats will also be available on the official website of East Tennessee State Athletics, www.ETSUBucs.com....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball rallies for 10-8 victory over Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Mar. 11, 2005) - Entering the top of the seventh down 4-3, the East Tennessee State baseball team sent 12 batters to the plate, scoring seven runs. The Bucs then held on for a 10-8 victory over Furman in ETSU's Southern Conference opener Friday night from Furman Stadium in Greenville, S.C. The rally was highlighted by ETSU freshman third baseman Anthony Russell 's (Waldorf, Md.) first collegiate home run, a two-run blast over the centerfield wall. With the win, the Bucs move to 10-1, 1-0 in Southern Conference play while Furman falls to 6-7, 2-2 in conference games....


Women's Golf

ETSU women currently 9th at Lady Gamecock Classic

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (March 11, 2005) - On a blustery day outside of Columbia, S.C., the East Tennessee State University women's golf team attempted to overcome the elements, finishing tied for 9th place on the team leaderboard Friday in the first round of the Lady Gamecock Classic at the University Club....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball travels to Furman for first SoCon series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 10, 2005) -- East Tennessee State baseball team will travel to Greenville, S.C. for their first Southern Conference series of the season, a three-game weekend set against the Furman Paladins. The Bucs are off to a hot start, going 9-1 through their first 10 games while Furman is 6-6 and on a three-game winning streak....


Men's Golf

Davies, Barton team up to sweep SoCon GOTW honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 10, 2005) - Sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and junior Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) made it a clean sweep for the East Tennessee State University men's and women's golf programs, as both were named Southern Conference Golfers of the Week for the week ending Oct. 10....


Women's Golf

Davies, Barton team up to sweep SoCon GOTW honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 10, 2005) - Sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and junior Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) made it a clean sweep for the East Tennessee State University men's and women's golf programs, as both were named Southern Conference Golfers of the Week for the week ending Oct. 10....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis defeats Florida A&M, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 6, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis extended their winning streak to five matches with a sweep of Florida A&M at home in a 7-0 final. With the win, the Bucs are now 7-3 overall, 2-0 in the SoCon, while FAMU drops to 5-5. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis notches close match against Jacksonville, 4-3

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Mar. 10, 2005) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team defeated future A-Sun opponents the Jacksonville University Dolphins in a 4-3 road victory Thursday afternoon. ETSU is now 10-3 overall, 3-0 SoCon, while Jacksonville is 4-7 on the season....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer holds soccer clinic at Girls Inc.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 10, 2005) - East Tennessee State University's women's soccer team held a soccer clinic in cooperation with Girls Inc. on Feb. 24. Approximately 30 girls took part in the event....


Baseball

Caleb Moore named Southern Conference Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named SoCon Baseball Player of the Week for games played between Feb. 21-27, as award winners from the last two weeks were announced this afternoon from the conference office in Spartanburg, S.C....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball defeats Samford, 11-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team continued their hot start to the 2005 season, defeating Samford, 11-6, Wednesday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. With the win, the Bucs raise their record to 9-1 while the Bulldogs fall to 1-8....


Softball

Lady Bucs face fourth-ranked Lady Vols

KNOXVILLE, TENN. (March 9, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad (6-12) traveled to Knoxville, Tenn. today to face the fourth-ranked Lady Vols in a non-conference doubleheader between the two in-state rivals. The Vols, riding an 11 game winning streak, took game one by a score of 7-0 and extended their winning streak with a 3-0 sweep of the Lady Bucs during the second game of the day....


Men's Tennis

Insaurralde tabbed SoCon Men's Tennis Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 9, 2005) - Felix Insaurralde of East Tennessee State has been named the SoCon Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the week of March 9....


Baseball

Tuesday's ETSU-Samford baseball game cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 8, 2005) - Tuesday afternoon's baseball game between East Tennessee State and Samford has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The two teams are still scheduled to play on Wednesday at 3 p.m. from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

Caleb Moore named to Johnny Bench Award watch list

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 8, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named to the 2005 Johnny Bench Award watch list Tuesday by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission. Thirty-seven catchers from sixteen conferences make up the list for the award given to the nation's top collegiate catcher....


Men's Golf

Davies wins again in '04-05, Bucs finish 8th at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 8, 2005) - Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) left little doubt. Shooting a 1-under-par 71 on Tuesday, the East Tennessee State sophomore golfer recorded his third straight sub-par round, finishing with a 9-under 207 en route to capturing the individual championship at the Seminole Intercollegiate. It was the second individual title of 2004-05 for Davies - his fourth Top 3 finish in five events this season - and the 207 was a career-best, three-round score for the sophomore. ...


Softball

Softball with all-tournament team honors

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 8, 2005) - Two members of the Lady Bucs softball squad garnered all-tournament honors competing at the Hampton Inn / Comfort Inn / Comfort Suites / Sleep Inn Softball Invitational hosted by Charleston Southern last weekend. Stephanie Gaynord (Manassas, Va.) and Janine Sprague (Hillsborough, N.C.) were each awarded with a spot on the team....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis drops tough match to Stetson 4-3

DELAND, Fla. (Mar. 8, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell to Stetson University on Tuesday afternoon in a 4-3 decision. The loss breaks ETSU's nine match winning streak. The Buccaneers' record now stands at 9-3 overall, 3-0 in the SoCon, while the Hatters record improves to 9-3 overall....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball to play Samford Tuesday at 3 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 7, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team will play Samford at 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon in the opener of a two-game series from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m., but has been changed due to possible inclement weather Tuesday night. Wednesday's game against the Bulldogs will also be played at 3 p.m....


Men's Golf

Davies takes sole possession of first place at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 7, 2005) - Despite losing one player to illness and having another struggle, sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) was once again the good news story for the East Tennessee State's men's golf team Monday at the Seminole Intercollegiate....


Men's Basketball

Smith receives first-team All-SoCon Tournament honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 5, 2005) - After being selected as a back-to-back winner of the Southern Conference Tournament MVP award the past two seasons, junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) ended his Southern Conference exploits by once again being named to the tournament's first-team in 2004-05. ETSU will be leaving the SoCon to enter the Atlantic Sun Conference next season....


Softball

Softball contest with Mercer cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 7, 2005) - Due to the predicted inclement weather for Tuesday, March 8, the Lady Bucs softball doubleheader with Mercer has been cancelled. The ETSU softball squad will continue non-conference action when they travel to face Tennessee Wednesday, March 9 for a 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. doubleheader in Knoxville, Tenn....


Women's Basketball

Two Lady Bucs garner all-tournament honors

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (March 5, 2005) - Two members of the Lady Bucs basketball squad were honored with spots on the 2005 Southern Conference All-Tournament Team. ETSU point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.), who averaged 18.0 points per game in tournament play, was a member of the All-Tournament First Team, while teammate Candace Gibson (Warner Robins, Ga.) who led ETSU in the overtime thriller versus Georgia Southern with career-high's 27 points and 18 rebounds, was a member of the All-Tournament Second Team....


Baseball

West Virginia snaps ETSU's win streak, defeats the Bucs 8-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 6, 2005) - East Tennessee State had its season-opening eight-game win streak come to a close as West Virginia defeated the Bucs, 8-5, Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs fall to 8-1 while the Mountaineers raise their record to 3-7 on the season....


Men's Golf

Davies currently tied for first, ETSU ninth at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 6, 2005) - Firing a 3-under-par 69 during Sunday's first round at the Golden Eagle Country Club, ETSU sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) finds himself currently tied with Virginia's Kevin O'Connell atop the individual leaderboard at the Seminole Intercollegiate. Davies is going for his second individual title of the 2004-05 season, after having captured the Carpet Capital Colleigate championship back in November. ...


Women's Golf

ETSU women defend championship, take 16-stroke victory over N.C. State

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 6, 2005) - Thanks to second-place finishes from junior Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) and freshman Maria Ringdahl (Oland, Sweden), the East Tennessee State University women's golf team made it two years in a row as champions of the Coca-Cola Terrier Intercollegiate Sunday at the Carolina Country Club. The win marks ETSU's third team championship in the past year....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis sweeps The Citadel, 7-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Mar. 6, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis blanked The Citadel Bulldogs 7-0 to pick up their second straight SoCon win of the season. The Bucs are now 6-3 overall, 2-0 in the SoCon, while the Bulldogs are 3-4, 1-1 on the season. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball wins eighth-straight game, defeats West Virginia 7-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 5, 2005) - East Tennessee State junior shortstop Chuck Hargis (Powell, Tenn.) hit a two-out infield single in the bottom of the ninth to bring home the game-winning run in an exciting 7-6 Buccaneer victory over West Virginia Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The win kept ETSU's record perfect at 8-0 while WVU falls to 2-7....


Women's Golf

ETSU women currently second, poised to defend Intercollegiate title

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 5, 2005) - With no player finishing outside of the Top 20 on the individual leaderboard, the East Tennessee State University women's golf team got a complete team effort and is currently second on the team leaderboard, trailing first-place Gardner-Webb by just three strokes heading into final round play Sunday in the Coca-Cola Terrier Intercollegiate....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball at Charleston Southern tournament

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 5, 2004) - The Lady Bucs softball squad competed at the Hampton Inn/Comfort Suites Softball Tournament hosted by Charleston Southern this weekend. In non-conference action the Bucs faced UNC Wilmington taking the 2-0 victory, however a 8-0 setback at the hands of Georgia State, and a 2-0 loss to Villanova also highlighted weekend competition....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball defeats West Virginia, 7-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 4, 2005) - The East Tennessee State Baseball team won their seventh-consecutive game to begin the 2005 season, defeating West Virginia, 7-4 Friday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis squeeze past College of Charleston 4-3

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Mar. 4, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team continues its winning streak with a 4-3 victory against the College of Charleston on Friday afternoon at Patriot's Point. The Buccaneers remain perfect in SoCon action picking up their third win and are 9-2 overall, while the Cougars fall to 0-1 in the SoCon and 3-3 overall....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops falls in SoCon tourney

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (March 4, 2005) - Despite a career-best 27 points and 18 rebounds by Lady Bucs junior forward Candace Gibson (Warner Robins, Ga.), ETSU saw its season end today at the hands of the Georgia Southern Eagles 73-71....


Baseball

Time for Friday's ETSU-West Virginia baseball game changed to 2 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 3, 2005) - Friday's baseball matchup between East Tennessee State and West Virginia from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. has been moved to 2 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday's game is still set for 2 p.m. while Sunday's first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m....


Men's Basketball

Smith not enough as season ends

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (3/3/05) -- East Tennessee State junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) scored 33 points, but it was not enough as Chattanooga ended the Buccaneers' season with a 77-70 win in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Tournament Thursday night at the McKenzie Arena....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis opens SoCon action with 6-1 win over Cougars

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Mar. 3, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis won their first SoCon match of the 2005 season against tennis rival the College of Charleston 6-1 at Patriot's Point. With the win, the Bucs improve to 5-3 overall, 1-0 in the SoCon, while the Cougars fall to 4-2, 1-1 with the loss....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs upset top-seeded Chattanooga in SoCon Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 3, 2005) - The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs pulled an upset in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Women's Basketball Tournament, defeating top-seeded Chattanooga, 55-50 from Maclellan Gym in Chattanooga, Tenn. The eighth-seeded Lady Bucs advance to the semifinals against fifth-seeded Georgia Southern, tomorrow at Noon from McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball appears in national and regional polls

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 2, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team is ranked in the latest regional and national polls from Southeastern Baseball (www.SEBaseball.com), released on Mar. 1. The Bucs are ranked 45th nationally and 29th in the Southeastern region poll....


Men's Basketball

Bucs back to winning at SoCon Tournament

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 2, 2005) - East Tennessee State University junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) scored a game-high 37 points and matched his career high for 3-point goals with five, leading the Buccaneers to an 87-84 win over Furman in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament Wednesday night at McKenzie Arena....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs victorious, down Mountaineers 74-64

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (March 2, 2005) - The ETSU Lady Bucs basketball squad beat Appalachian State today 74-64 in the first round of the Southern Conference Championship tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn. In the win, Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) posted 23 points while B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) added 22 points, eight assists and five steals....


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer begins spring competition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 2, 2005) - The East Tennessee State's women's soccer program opened up spring competition on Saturday when they played Tusculum College in a six-on-six tournament in Greeneville, Tenn....


Baseball

Wednesday's ETSU-Kentucky baseball game cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 1, 2005) - Due to inclement weather in the Lexington, Ky. area, Wednesday's East Tennessee State baseball game at Kentucky has been cancelled. No makeup date has been scheduled. The 6-0 Bucs will return to action this weekend from Cardinal Park in Johnson City as they host West Virginia in a three-game series. The series opener is set for Friday at 4 p.m. with Saturdays game at 2 p.m. and Sunday's matchup at 1 p.m....


Men's Golf

ETSU men finish 8th at Puerto Rico Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2005) - East Tennessee State University sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) and freshman Gareth Davis (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fired 4-under-par 68s during the third and final round Tuesday in the Puerto Rico Classic at the Westin Rio Mar Golf Club....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope to overcome odds at SoCon

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 1, 2005) -- Despite being winners of two straight Southern Conference Tournament Championships and back-to-back participants in the NCAA Tournament, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team enters the 2005 SoCon Tournament looking for redemption after a 2004-05 regular season that did not go as planned....


Men's Basketball

Smith receives second Media All-SoCon First Team honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2005) - For the second straight year, ETSU junior Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) has been named to the Media All-Southern Conference first team....


Women's Tennis

Divas of Tennis

To those who know Masha Ilina and Sylwia Ziolkowska, the strong bond the two share is obvious. However, because Masha's home is in Kyiv, Ukraine and Sylwia is from Warsaw, Poland, one might ask how two young women from different countries could be so close. In fact, their common ground comes from their status as teammates on the East Tennessee State University women's' tennis team. ...


General News

ETSU grades well on first NCAA Academic Performance Program report

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2005) - The NCAA released its first score report as part of its new Academic Performance Program on Monday, and East Tennessee State University's athletic program made the grade. ...


General News

Join the Bucs for the SoCon Tournament Tip-off Party

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2005) -- Join the ETSU family for the SoCon Tournament Tip-off Party on Wednesday, March 2, beginning at 4 p.m. in the Chattanooga Mariott...


Baseball

Tuesday's ETSU-Kentucky baseball game cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2005) - Tuesday's East Tennessee State baseball game at Kentucky has been canceled, due to inclement weather in the Lexington, Ky. area. No makeup date has been scheduled....


Men's Golf

McNamara fires 68, Bucs move up at Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 28, 2005) - Freshman Cian McNamara (Limerick, Ireland) fired another sub-70 round with a 68 on Monday in the second round of the Puerto Rico Classic, which is being played at the Westin Rio Mar Golf Club....


Men's Basketball

Smith named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2005) - On Monday, the Southern Conference named East Tennessee State guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) as its Men's Basketball Player of the Week for games played between Feb. 22-26....


Men's Basketball

Smith named first-team All-SoCon for second year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2005) - For the second straight year, ETSU junior Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) has been named to the Coaches All-Southern Conference first team. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs softball roundup

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2005) - The ETSU softball squad finished weekend competition at the Charlotte Holiday Inn First Pitch Classic hosted by the Charlotte 49'ers on Sunday continuing early season action. For the weekend, ETSU went 0-4 sending their season record to 4-7 in non-conference play. In action Friday evening against host Charlotte, ETSU dropped the close 5-4 decision. Facing Miami of Ohio Saturday morning, the Bucs fell 2-0, while in afternoon action versus Campbell, ETSU fell 6-3 in the contest. Finishing action Sunday versus Rider, despite three hits by Lady Bucs outfielder Janine Sprague (Hillsborough, N.C.), the Bucs completed play with the 6-4 loss....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis downs Tennessee Tech, 4-3

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2005) - Buccaneer men's tennis won their match against Tennessee Tech University 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at Fairfielf Glade in Crossville. ETSU's two doubles wins were the difference, as both teams won three singles matches....


Women's Basketball

All-Southern Conference Teams announced, Mayes player of the year

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (Feb. 28, 2005) - Lady Bucs senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) has been selected as the Southern Conference Player of the Year, the announcement came from Chattanooga, Tenn., site of the 2005 Conference Championship Tournament beginning this Wednesday. Mayes led the SoCon in points all season long averaging 20.5 ppg. heading into tournament play, while the mark also ranked her as high as sixth in the nation this season. Also garnering all-conference first-team honors was Lady Bucs point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) who posted a 15.5 ppg. average and led the Bucs with a 38.7 average from beyond the arc, and holds a team-high 81 percent average from the charity stripe....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball stays perfect with 6-1 victory over Xavier

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team won their sixth-consecutive game to open the 2005 season, completing a three-game sweep over Xavier with a 6-1 victory Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

Bucs currently 11th after first round at Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 27, 2005) - Freshman Cian McNamara (Limerick, Ireland) fired the best round of his young college career with a 3-under-par 69 to lead all East Tennessee State golfers in the first round of the Puerto Rico Classic played Sunday at the Westin Rio Mar Golf Club. McNamara's efforts powered the Bucs to an 11th-place finish in an extremely strong 17-team field after day one....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis defeats UNCG Spartans, 5-2

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2005) - The Buccaneer women's tennis team defeated the UNC Greensboro Spartans 5-2 in their third match of the weekend on Sunday afternoon in Greensboro, N.C. ETSU extends it's winning streak to eight games with the win and is currently 8-2 overall and 2-0 in the SoCon, while UNCG is 2-4 and 0-1....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf to open spring season at Puerto Rico Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's golf team will begin its quest to return to the top of the Southern Conference and the top of the national polls on Sunday, when they tee off in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Puerto Rico Classic. The three-round, three-day event will wrap up on Tuesday, March 1....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball sweeps doubleheader against Xavier

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior All-American catcher/pitcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) led the Bucs to a doubleheader sweep of Xavier, 6-3 and 12-9, Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. With the wins, the Bucs move to 5-0 on the season while the Musketeers fall to 0-5....


Men's Basketball

Smith's career high 41 points not enough to stop Eagles

STATESBORO, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2005) - A late rally by East Tennessee State fell just short as Georgia Southern defeated the Bucs in the season finale for both teams, 97-91, from Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, Ga. With the loss, ETSU falls to 9-18, 4-12 in Southern Conference play while the Eagles close out the regular season 17-12, and 10-6 in conference games....


Softball

Lady Bucs drop close decision to Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2005) - Despite taking an early inning lead, the Lady Bucs softball squad dropped a non-conference decision versus host Charlotte, 5-4, competing at the Charlotte Holiday Inn First Pitch Classic this weekend from Charlotte, N.C. With the loss, the Lady Bucs drop to 4-4 for the year. Lindsay Lane (Irwin, Tenn.) led the way for ETSU going 2-3 for the afternoon, while freshman Melissa McCall (Kingsport, Tenn.) added two hits in the contest....


Softball

Softball falls to Miami 2-0

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 26, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad faced Miami of Ohio this morning competing at the at the Charlotte Holiday Inn First Pitch Classic dropping a 2-0 decision. In the loss, Janine Sprague (Hillsborough, N.C. and Mary Beth Hazelwood (Knoxville, Tenn.) each tallied two hits. ETSU continues action this afternoon versus Campbell....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis extends winning streak to seven, Defeats Campbell 7-0

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 26, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team defeated future Atlantic Sun opponent Campbell University 7-0 Saturday afternoon on the road, extending the Buccaneer winning streak to seven games. ETSU improves to 7-2 overall, 1-0 SoCon with the win, while the Campbell falls to 2-6 with the loss....


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

ETSU men finish fourth, women finish fifth at 2005 Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2005) - The Buccaneers completed the indoor season with the end of competition at the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Memorial Center on Saturday afternoon. The men's team placed finish fourth overall, while the women placed fifth. ETSU took four championships during the two-day event, had eleven All-Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field honors presented to nine different individuals, and ETSU's Shane Estes (Maryville, Tenn.) picked up SoCon Indoor Male Freshman of the Year honors for his performance in the high jump....


Women's Basketball

Late rally by Eagles proves to strong, Lady Bucs fall 85-82

STATESBORO, GA. (Feb. 26, 2005) - A strong second half rally by the Georgia Southern Eagles led to a 85-82 season finale loss for the Lady Bucs from Statesboro today. With the loss, ETSU falls to 11-16 overall for the 2004-05 season and 9-11 in Southern Conference action. GSU improves to 14-13 and 11-9 in SoCon play. Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) led all scorers with 26 points on the afternoon, including a 9-18 shooting effort from the floor....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball hosts Xavier this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team will play the Xavier Musketeers in a three-game series this weekend from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. A doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. with the series finale being played on Sunday at 1 p.m....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis wins first SoCon match of season, Sweeps Elon, 7-0

ELON, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team picked up their first conference win of the season on the road with a 7-0 win in its conference opener against Elon on Friday afternoon. The Bucs improve to 6-2 overall, 1-0 SoCon with the win, while the Phoenix falls to 1-3, 0-2 with the loss....


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

ETSU wraps up day one of 2005 Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2005) - The Buccaneers wrapped up the first day of competition at the SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday afternoon. After the first day of events, the men are in fourth place, while the women are in fifth place....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops travels to Georgia Southern in regular season finale

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 25, 2005) - The Lady Bucs basketball team will travel to face Georgia Southern in the 2004-2005 regular season finale tomorrow in Statesboro, Ga. The Bucs are 11-15 overall including a 9-10 slate in SoCon action, while GSU holds a 13-13 overall and 9-10 SoCon record. ETSU is led by Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) who's 20.3 ppg. is a conference high and ranks her 11th in national standings this week. Point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) and forward Candace Gibson (Warner, Robins, Ga.) have also posted strong numbers for the Bucs. The duo averages 15.2 and 7.8 ppg. heading into the contest with the Eagles....


Men's Basketball

Bucs set for trip to Georgia Southern

STATESBORO, Ga. (Feb. 24, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will wrap up its regular season schedule with a nationally-televised game with Southern Conference foe Georgia Southern on Saturday. Tip is set for 4 p.m. at Hanner Field House....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs finish 12th at Lady Puerto Rico Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team wrapped up third and final round play at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic on Wednesday, finishing 12th in one of the toughest fields the Lady Buccaneers have every faced....


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

ETSU to host 2005 Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 23, 2005) - The Southern Conference will conclude its regular season for men and women's indoor track and field with the 2005 Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Memorial Center of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN on Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26....


Women's Golf

Ringdahl remains in contention, Lady Bucs currently 8th at Lady Puerto Rico Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2005) - Freshman golfer Maria Ringdahl (Oland, Sweden) remained in contention for the individual championship and the East Tennessee State University women's golf team continued its solid play, finishing eighth among a strong 14-team field following second round play at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic Tuesday at the Dorado Del Mar Golf Course in San Juan, Puerto Rico....


Women's Basketball

Tiffani Mayes named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 22, 2005) � East Tennessee State senior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) has been selected as the Southern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for February 22. This is her second Player of the Week honor this season....


General News

Davis marks 40th year behind mic at ETSU games

When Norm Davis took the microphone as the public address announcer for East Tennessee State University athletic events, it was a dream job for the longtime Buccaneer fan. It was also 1963. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs seventh at Puerto Rico Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team opened its 2005 spring season with a solid first round effort Monday at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic being played at the Dorado Del Mar Golf Course in San Juan, Puerto Rico....


Men's Basketball

Bucs, Mocs set to face off in home finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will try to keep its winning streak alive tonight as the Buccaneers host longtime Southern Conference rival Chattanooga at Memorial Center. Tip time is set for 7 p.m....


Men's Basketball

Long leads Chattanooga past Bucs, 78-64

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2005) - Chattanooga sophomore guard Casey Long hit on a career-high six 3-pointers, leading the Mocs to a 78-64 win over longtime Southern Conference rival East Tennessee State in the Buccaneers' home finale Monday night at Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops win big, down Elon 80-62

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 21, 2005) � Celebrating senior day festivities with four Lady Bucs scoring in double figures this afternoon, the ETSU women's hoops squad improved their record to 11-15, 9-10 in Southern Conference competition with a 80-62 victory over Elon. Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) led all scorers with 20 points for ETSU, while Candace Gibson (Warner Robins, Ga.) tallied a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Pacing the Phoenix was Nikko King with 10 points, while Elon falls to 4-22, 3-16 SoCon for the year....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf team prepares to open spring season Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team will open their 2005 spring season next week at the Puerto Rico Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The three-day event will begin on Monday, Feb. 21 and will pit the Bucs against some of the best teams in the country....


Baseball

Pitching leads ETSU to doubleheader sweep over Niagara

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2005) - East Tennessee State received solid pitching from their starters and bullpen while coming up with some clutch hits as the Buccaneers won both games of a doubleheader against Niagara, 5-4 and 3-2, Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Basketball

Bucs get third win in a row, drop Austin Peay

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team made it three wins in a row inside Memorial Center, but the Austin Peay Governors did not make it easy....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis defeats Yale Bulldogs, 5-2

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 19, 2005) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis defeated the Yale Bulldogs this afternoon in Blacksburg, Va. by a score of 5-2. The Bucs improve to 3-3 with the win, while Yale falls to 1-3 overall....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops wins overtime thriller

Greensboro, N.C. (Feb. 19, 2005) - Behind a 30 point effort from Lady Bucs forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.), ETSU captured a 70-67 overtime victory today over the UNC Greensboro Spartans in Southern Conference action. With the win, ETSU moves to 10-15, 8-10 in SoCon play for the year, while the Spartans fall to 13-12, 10-8 SoCon. Bucs point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) added 12 points, three rebounds and six assists in the win, while ETSU shot a stellar 45 percent from the floor....


General News

Season ticket holders can pick up Austin Peay tickets at will call

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2005) - Season ticket holders for the ETSU men's basketball season are reminded that they can pick up their tickets for Saturday's game with Austin Peay at will call on the third floor of Memorial Center's west side. Call the ETSU ticket office at 439-ETSU (3878) with questions. Tip for the game with the Governors is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday....


General News

SoCon Tournament tickets on sale now

It's that time of year again � Let's Go Buc Wild in Chattanooga. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball defeats Niagara, 5-4, in season opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2005) - Senior second baseman Nick Crowe (Johnson City, Tenn.) had a successful debut in his first game as a Buccaneer, hitting a leadoff home run and driving in the tie-breaking run in the bottom of the eighth as ETSU defeated Niagara, 5-4, Friday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball to play Niagara in Saturday doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2005) - Due to possible inclement weather on Sunday, East Tennessee State and Niagara will conclude their three-game weekend series with a doubleheader Saturday at Noon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Basketball

Bucs brace for visit from Austin Peay

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will try to build on the momentum of back-to-back wins on Saturday, as the Buccaneers host Austin Peay inside Memorial Center at 4 p.m....


Men's Basketball

SoCon Tournament tickets on sale now

It's that time of year again � Let's Go Buc Wild in Chattanooga. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs basketball travels to face Spartans

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 18, 2005) - The ETSU women's basketball squad will travel to Greensboro, N.C. Saturday to take on the Greensboro Spartans in a 3:00 p.m. Southern Conference match-up. The Lady Bucs (9-15, 7-10 SoCon) lost a close 55-54 decision to College of Charleston last Wednesday and look for momentum as the 2004-05 season nears its end. Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) grabbed a season-high 18 rebounds versus the Cougars, adding a team-high 20 points in the loss. Lady Bucs point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) has found offensive momentum of late, she posted 17 points, including a 2-3 showing from beyond the arc versus Charleston on Feb. 16....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball opens 2005 season Friday vs. Niagara

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2005) - The East Tennessee State baseball team will open their 2005 campaign Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the first of a three-game weekend series against the Niagara Purple Eagles from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

Davies named to Ben Hogan Award Watch List

NORMAN, Okla. (Feb. 17, 2005) - East Tennessee State University sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) has been named to the watch list for the 2005 Ben Hogan Award, which recognizes the top amateur player in college golf. ...


General News

Season ticket holders encouraged to pick up tickets for Austin Peay game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2005) -- Season ticket holders for ETSU men's basketball are reminded that they can pick up their tickets for Saturday's game with Austin Peay at the athletic ticket office located on the second floor of Memorial Center's west side anytime this week. The office is open from 8:30-4:30 week days....


General News

SoCon Tournament tickets on sale now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2005) - It's that time of year again � Let's Go Buc Wild in Chattanooga....


Baseball

Saturday's ETSU-Niagara baseball game to be played at Noon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2005) - Saturday's baseball game between East Tennessee State and Niagara will be played at noon, not at 2 p.m., as was earlier scheduled. Friday's season-opener between the Bucs and Purple Eagles from Cardinal Park in Johnson City it at 3 p.m. while Sunday's game is scheduled for 1 p.m....


Baseball

Caleb Moore named to Brooks Wallace Award Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior All-American catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named to the 2005 Brooks Wallace Award Watch List announced Tuesday by the College Baseball Foundation in Lubbock, Tex. The Wallace Award is presented annually to the national college baseball player of the year. Kurt Suzuki of Cal State Fullerton won the award last season....


Softball

Softball continues action with doubleheader versus Gardner Webb

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 16, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad (4-3) traveled to face Gardner Webb for an early season non-conference match-up today falling 3-1 in the first game and taking the 6-0 sweep for the victory in game two of the day. Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) pitched a stellar game in the win for the Bucs, while Brittney Lehrschall (Leland, N.C.) was credited with the save....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops falls to Cougars

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2005) - Despite a season-high 18 rebounds and 20 points by Lady Bucs forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.), the ETSU women's basketball team (9-15, 7-10 SoCon) dropped a 55-54 decision to College of Charleston. After a slow start, the Bucs posted a strong rally in the final minutes of the first half, while beginning the second half on an 11-0 run, however the Cougar defense held strong and took the conference victory. B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) added 17 points and three assists for the Bucs, while Candace Gibson (Warner Robins, Ga.) added 11 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the loss....


Women's Tennis

ETSU's Knight named SoCon Women's Tennis Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2005) - Sandie Knight from East Tennessee State has been named the SoCon Women's Tennis Player of the Week for all matches through Feb. 15....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs prepare for Cougars

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 15, 2005) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad will travel to Charleston, S.C. tomorrow to face the College of Charleston Cougars in the final match-up between the two schools for the 2004-05 season. Charleston visited Memorial Center on Jan. 31 taking a 51-48 victory over the Bucs, the first time the Cougars registered a victory over ETSU since the 2002-03 season. Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) continues to lead ETSU on the court, her 19.9 ppg. is a conference-high, while her 7.7 rebounds leads the Lady Bucs thus far. Including the game versus the Cougars tomorrow night, ETSU has four regular season games remaining before the Southern Conference Championship Tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn. March 2-5....


Men's Basketball

Bucs make it two in a row, drop Western Carolina, 92-83

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2005) - Thanks to a career high 23 points from junior Ben Rhoda (Dayton, Ohio) and a double-double from junior forward Dillion Sneed (Chicago), the East Tennessee State men's basketball team picked up its second straight win with a 92-83 victory over Western Carolina Monday night in front of 4,364 fans at Memorial Center. ...


Softball

Two Lady Bucs garner all-tournament team honors

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2005) � The Lady Bucs softball squad opened their season this weekend with impressive victories over Temple, Virginia and UNC Wilmington competing at the UNC Triangle Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. ETSU catcher Jessica Lonsinger (Dale, City, Va.) and pitcher Belinda Barrera (Fayetteville, N.C.) were both picked as members of the All-Tournament Team for their contribution in during the opening weekend of the 2005 season....


Men's Basketball

Fresh off win, Bucs set to face Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2005) -- After dropping UNC Greensboro 105-78 on Saturday, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will return to Southern Conference action Monday night against Western Carolina. Tip time is set for 7 p.m. in Memorial Center....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball with impressive victory over Temple

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2005) - The ETSU softball squad finished play at the UNC Triangle Classic today with an impressive 1-0 victory over the Temple University Owls. Belinda Barrera (Fayeteville, N.C.) pitched a stellar game for the Bucs, allowing no earned runs off of just two hits by the Owl offense. En-route to her first victory of 2005, Barrera tallied nine strikeouts in the win. Jessica Lonsinger (Dale City, Va.) scored the winning run off a single by freshman Jessica Payne (Maryville, Tenn.). With the win, ETSU improves to 3-2 thus far in the young 2005 season....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis picks up three wins at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team extended it's winning streak to five with three wins at home on Sunday. With the wins against Virginia Intermont, UVa. Wise, and UNC Ashville, ETSU's record improves to 5-2....


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

Track and Field compete at Clemson's Tiger Invitational

CLEMSON, S.C. (Feb. 13, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University track and field turned in a strong performance with nine finishes in the top10 at the Tiger Invitational hosted by Clemson University Saturday....


Men's Basketball

Long-range shooting lifts ETSU over UNCG, 105-78

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2005) - Senior guard James Anthony (Tampa, Fla.) scored a career high 30 points and set an East Tennessee State single-game record with eight 3-point baskets, as the Buccaneers raced to a 35-point halftime lead and went on to take a 105-78 victory over Southern Conference rival UNC Greensboro Saturday afternoon in front of 4,142 fans at Memorial Center....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball continues early season action

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad continued action today at the UNC Triangle Classic with a 2-0 victory over UNC Wilmington and a 7-5 setback at the hand of host University of North Carolina. In the loss to UNC, Janine Sprague (Hillsborough, N.C.) recorded one hit, one run and one RBI, while third baseman Lindsay Lane (Irwin, Tenn.) led ETSU with two hits for the contest....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops victorious, down Mountaineers 74-69

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 12, 2005) - With four Lady Bucs in double figures the ETSU women's hoops squad got back on the winning track this afternoon with a 74-69 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The Bucs improve to 9-14, 7-9 in Southern Conference action, while Appalachian State falls to 10-13, 7-9 SoCon. For the Lady Bucs, Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) posted a team-high 26 points and 10 rebounds for the double-double while point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) added 22 points and three assists in the win. Pacing the Mountaineers was Kiki Conyers with 26 points while Eboni Kirby grabbed 10 rebounds for the afternoon....


Men's Basketball

Bucs in need of win Saturday against UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will be trying to get back in the win column Saturday when the Buccaneers play host to Southern Conference foe UNC Greensboro at Memorial Center. Game time is set for 4 p.m....


Softball

First day results at UNC Softball Triangle Classic

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad began the 2005 season today with a 3-1 victory over ACC powerhouse Virginia and a 3-1 setback versus Radford competing at the UNC Triangle Classic softball tournament. Courtney Jenkins (Knoxville, Tenn.) allowed just six hits and one earned run, en-route to her first victory of the 2005 season versus Virginia, while Lady Bucs catcher Jessica Lonsinger (Dale City, Va.) had a stellar afternoon from the plate....


Men's Tennis

East Tennessee State ties for top spot in men's tennis SoCon preseason poll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 11, 2005) - East Tennessee State and College of Charleston tied for the top position in the 2005 Southern Conference men's tennis preseason poll as voted on by the league's coaches. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis picked fourth in preseason poll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 11, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team was picked to finish fourth in the Southern Conference this season as voted on by the coaches....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops back in action versus Mountaineers

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 11, 2005) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad will host Appalachian State tomorrow afternoon from Memorial Center as part of a full Saturday of ETSU basketball. The Bucs, 8-14, 6-9 in Southern Conference play, look for a victory over the Mountaineers as the SoCon season enters its final weeks of the 2004-05 year. Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) leads the Lady Bucs averaging 19.6 ppg, while B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) and Candace Gibson (Warner Robins, Ga.) add 14.8 and 7.6 ppg. respectively. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. with pre-game and play-by-play with Jay Sandos on the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network beginning at 1:00 p.m....


Women's Basketball

The Gibson File

As if playing on a conference dominating division one women's basketball team, earning a college degree at an academically challenging school as well as leading a personal life with friends and family isn't enough, Candace Gibson still has one responsibility above the rest. A mother to son Javon, Gibson hails as the only Lady Bucs basketball player to add the role of mother to her daily priority list....


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to face Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 9, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team begins a five-game home stand tonight as the Buccaneers host Appalachian State at Memorial Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m....


Men's Basketball

ETSU returns home, falls 95-73 to Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team began a five-game stretch inside Memorial Center Wednesday night, facing off against nearby Southern Conference rival Appalachian State. However, things did not go as the Buccaneers had planned....


Softball

Southern Conference Pre-Season softball teams, polls announced

SPARTANBURG, SC (Feb. 4, 2005) � The Southern Conference announced today its 2005 softball preseason all-conference teams as voted on by the league's head coaches. All of the eight softball-playing schools were represented by at least one player, with 2004 tournament runner-up College of Charleston leading the way with three players on the first team. Pitcher Rachel Stern, a second team All-SoCon selection last season, was joined by outfielder Leshe Russell and Bridget Loudermilk, who takes over at second base after earning all-league honors as a utility player during the 2004 season....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis drops match to No. 22 Tennessee, 6-1

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team fell to interstate rival No. 22 Tennessee 6-1 Tuesday afternoon at the Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center. The Bucs drop to 2-3 with the loss, while UT improves to 4-1 on the season....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer adds five for 2005

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2004) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer head coach Heather Henson announced today that five skilled young ladies have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Buccaneer squad for the 2005 season. ...


Men's Basketball

Elon drops Bucs 80-72 in SoCon action

ELON, N.C. (Jan. 7, 2005) - In a game that witnessed seven ties and eight lead changes, the Elon Phoenix pulled away in the final three minutes to come away with an 80-72 victory in Southern Conference action Monday night from Alumni Gym in Elon, N.C....


Women's Basketball

Follow Lady Bucs basketball game versus WCU on the web

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 7, 2005) - The Lady Bucs basketball game versus Western Carolina will be broadcast live through the WCU website. Visit www.catamountsports.collegesports.com, scroll to the bottom portion of the main page and click on the link to the Feb. 7 women's basketball game....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to Catamounts 65-60

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2005) - Despite 20 points from Lady Bucs senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C) ETSU falls to 8-14, 6-9 SoCon with a 65-60 loss to Western Carolina this afternoon. Point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) added 12 points in the loss....


Men's Basketball

Bucs on the road again, taking on Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers' men's basketball team will try to stop a five-game losing streak when they travel to face Elon Monday night at Alumni Gym. This will be the Bucs last road game before a five-game home stand begins Wednesday night against Appalachian State. ...


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis overpowers Virginia Tech, 4-3

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 6, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team defeated Virginia Tech 4-3 on Sunday morning. The Bucs pick up their second win of the weekend and the season to improve to 2-2 overall with the win, while the Hokies fall to 2-2 with the loss....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops aims for victory versus Western Carolina on Monday

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 6, 2005) - After a heartbreaking loss to Davidson on Saturday afternoon, the ETSU women's hoops squad looks for a victory when they travel to Cullowhee, N.C. to face the Western Carolina Catamounts Monday in the final regular season match-up between the two schools for the 2004-05 year. The Lady Bucs took the 84-68 victory over WCU from Memorial Center on Jan. 10 and hold the 42-19 all-time advantage. In the most recent loss to Davidson, Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) scored a team-high 15 points and six rebounds while B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) managed 13 points and eight assists in the loss. The Bucs stand at 8-13 overall with a 6-8 SoCon slate, while WCU has a 9-12 and 5-9 SoCon tally thus far in 2004-05....


Men's Basketball

Bucs lose another close one, 68-64 at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 5, 2005) - It was another close game and another tough loss for the East Tennessee State men's basketball team. The Buccaneers had their opportunities late in the game but victory was elusive once more, as a poor offensive effort in the second half doomed ETSU and allowed the Wofford Terriers to drop the Bucs 68-64 Saturday evening at the Benjamin Johnson Arena. With the loss, the Bucs moved to 6-14 overall, 2-8 in SoCon play, while Wofford improved to 10-10, 3-6. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis picks up first win of the season at Liberty, 6-1

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Feb. 5, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team won its first match of the 2005 season on the road against Liberty University by a score of 6-1. With the win ETSU improves to 1-2, while Liberty drops to 0-1 in their season opener....


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

ETSU builds momentum at East Tennessee Indoor Meet

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University track and field returned home to host its second meet of the year with the East Tennessee Indoor Meet on Saturday. Seven men's and women's teams competed in addition to ETSU at the meet including SoCon opponents Appalachian State, Davidson, and Western Carolina along with Georgia State, UNC Asheville, Milligan, and Winthrop. Several Bucs recorded personal bests throughout the day demonstrating that they are gearing up for the SoCon Indoor Championships just three weeks away....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to Wildcats 68-56 in SoCon action

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Feb. 5, 2005) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad fell to Southern Conference foe Davidson today 68-56. Despite a late rally in the final minutes of the contest, ETSU falls to 8-13, 6-8 in SoCon play. Led by Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) with 15 points and six rebounds, point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) added 13 points, five rebounds and eight assists in the loss. Pacing the Wildcats were Danielle Hemerka and Katie Hamilton who each added 14 points, while Hemerka managed a game-high nine rebounds....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball players honored in national publications

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2005) - Several East Tennessee State baseball players were honored in the 2005 college preview issues of Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball , on newsstands now....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs hit the road to face Davidson

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 4, 2005) - The Lady Bucs hit the road tomorrow to face SoCon foe Davidson, the contest marks the second time the two teams will meet this season. The Bucs (8-12, 6-7 SoCon) are led by Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) averaging 19.8 ppg. while B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) adds 15.0 ppg. from the point guard position. Katie Hamilton leads the Wildcats (13-8, 10-4 SoCon) with 15.4 ppg. as Davidson enters weekend competition second in league standings. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m. from Belk Arena....


Men's Basketball

Bucs prepare for trip to Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2005) -- After a 10-day break from action, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will return to Southern Conference play Saturday evening when they travel to Spartanburg, S.C., to take on the Wofford Terriers. Tip is set for 7 p.m....


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

ETSU prepares to host East Tennessee Indoor Meet Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University track team returns home to host its second meet of the year with the East Tennessee Indoor Meet on Saturday, Feb. 5. ...


Women's Basketball

Mayes captures athlete of the month honors for January

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 3, 2005) - With her outstanding performance during the month of January, including scoring the 1,000th point of her career, Lady Bucs senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) has been tabbed the Southern Conference's Women's Basketball Player of the Month for the month of January. The announcement came from the conference office in Spartanburg, S.C. today. In reports through Jan. 31st, Mayes ranks 17th in the nation averaging 19.8 points per game, while her 7.9 rebounds and 34.2 minutes per game are also team-high's....


Baseball

Moore and Church earn preseason all-conference honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior catcher/right-handed pitcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) and junior first baseman Blake Church (Roswell, Ga.) were named to the preseason All-Southern Conference baseball team, announced Tuesday afternoon from Spartanburg, S.C....


Volleyball

Volleyball inks first recruit for 2005 season

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 1, 2005) - East Tennessee State Lady Bucs volleyball coach Lindsey Devine has announced the signing of Betsy Jones (Tallahassee, Fla./Wakulla) to a national letter of intent to compete for the ETSU volleyball team in 2005, it was announced today. The Lady Bucs will compete in their first season of competition in the Atlantic Sun Conference during the 2005 year under the direction of third-year coach Devine....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs volleyball to host camp, free clinic

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 2, 2005) - The East Tennessee State volleyball squad will host its annual summer camps to be held on the ETSU campus in the summer of 2005. Three sessions will be held, including a team camp, a setter/hitter day camp and a new all skills camp. In addition, the volleyball office has announced a free clinic to be held every Tuesday and Thursday throughout May 2005....


General News

Season ticket holders may pickup tickets for Austin Peay game on Feb. 9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (2/1/05) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' ticket office announced Tuesday that season ticket holders may pick up their tickets for the Feb. 19 home game against Austin Peay on Feb. 9 during the Buccaneers' game against Appalachian State....


Softball

Softball clinic rescheduled for February 5

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Feb. 1, 2005) - Due to the inclement weather last Saturday, the ETSU softball clinic has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Washington College Softball/Baseball Academy in Limestone, Tenn. The clinic will have two sessions, the first, a hitting session beginning at noon running until 3:00 p.m., and the second, a pitching session running from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m....


General News

ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Mullins to be inducted into Tennessee Tennis Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 31, 2005) - At an induction ceremony scheduled for Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 at the Airport Marriott in Nashville, East Tennessee State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Mullins will be inducted into the Tennessee Tennis Hall of Fame. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's game with ASU rescheduled for Feb. 9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2005) - East Tennessee State's men's basketball game originally scheduled for Jan. 29, 2005, at Memorial Center has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. The game was postponed due to inclement weather over the weekend. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's hoops to host Austin Peay on Feb. 19

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2005) - ESPN announced on Monday the pairings for its Bracket Busters Saturday, which is scheduled for Feb. 19. ...


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops to host College of Charleston

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan 31, 2005) - The Lady Bucs will host the College of Charleston Cougars in the first of two battles between the two schools for the 2004-05 season. ETSU, (8-11, 6-6 SoCon) defeated the Cougars both regular season contests of the 2003-04 year, including a 81-51 victory on Jan. 5, 2004 in Memorial Center. College of Charleston enters tonight's bout with the Bucs with an overall 7-11 record and a 4-8 SoCon tally. The Lady Bucs are led by senior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) who owns a league-leading 20.2 ppg. average, while B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) ranks second among league competitors averaging 4.00 assists per game....


Women's Basketball

Late rally not enough, women's hoops falls 51-48 to Cougars

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 31, 2005) - Despite a late rally by the East Tennessee Lady Bucs basketball squad, College of Charleston proved too strong taking the 51-48 victory in tonight's Southern Conference match-up. ETSU falls to 8-12, 6-7 in SoCon play for the year, while the Cougars improve to 8-11, 5-8 in conference play. Point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) led all scorers with 18 points on the night, adding two assists and three steals for the Bucs. Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) added 12 points and five rebounds in 40 minutes on the floor, while Candace Gibson (Warner Robbins, Ga.) tallied eight points and nine rebounds in the loss. Pacing the Cougars was Marketta Talley with 14 points and seven assists, while Erika Smith added a team-high seven rebounds for the night....


General News

Fox College Sports Central to air "Inside Buc Sports" nationally

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2005) � The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network is pleased to announce that beginning this week, the television version of "Inside Buc Sports" will air nationwide on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Fox College Sports Central....


Men's Basketball

Men's basketball game postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2005) - Today's men's basketball game between ETSU and ASU scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Center has been postponed. The game will be rescheduled for a later date....


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

ETSU track finishes well at Rod McCravy Memorial meet

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University track team saw strong performances from its distance and sprint teams at the Rod McCravy Memorial meet held on the campus of UK this weekend....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall 87-64 to SoCon leader Lady Mocs

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (Jan. 29, 2005) - Despite a career-high 21 points from freshman guard Kelly Turman (Atlanta, Ga.) the Lady Bucs fell 87-64 to Southern Conferenc leader Chattanooga tonight. ETSU leading scorer Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) tallied 14 points and seven rebounds, while Michelle DeVault (Columbus, Ohio) shot 5-8 from beyond the arc with 15 for the contest. Down 43-16 at halftime, ETSU shot 58 percent in the second half behind a 6-9 overall performance from three-point range. With the loss, ETSU falls to 8-11, 6-6 in SoCon play....


Men's Basketball

Bucs need win as they prepare for Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2005) -- Coming off a tough, one-point loss to the Southern Conference's only undefeated team earlier this week, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team begins the final stretch run of the season Saturday against Appalachian State. Tip is set for 4 p.m. at Memorial Center....


Men's Tennis

Buc tennis falls to Demon Deacons, 7-0

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 28, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team fell to No. 43 Wake Forest 7-0 in their fourth match of the season. The Bucs are now 2-2 on the year, while the Deacons are 1-0 with the win. ...


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

Track and field competes at Mountaineer Winter Invitational

BOONE, N.C. (Jan. 28, 2005) - A small contingent of Buccaneers traveled across the mountains to compete at the Mountaineer Winter Invitational in Boone, N.C. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look for win versus conference leader

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 28, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University women's basketball team will travel to face SoCon leader Chattanooga in a 7:00 p.m. match-up on Saturday from the McKenzie Arena. ETSU stands at 8-10, 6-5 SoCon heading into the match-up. Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) boasts a 20.6 ppg. average ranking her 10th in the nation, while Candace Gibson (Warner Robbins, Ga.) ranks 46th in the nation with a 2.05 blocks per game average....


Men's Basketball

Bucs drop heartbreaker to Davidson, 63-62

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Jan. 27, 2004) -- A spirited comeback by East Tennessee State fell just short Wednesday night, as the Bucs fell to Davidson, 63-62 from Belk Arena in Davidson, N.C. ...


General News

ETSU Athletics' AATF presents seminar by Social Norms expert Dr. Wesley Perkins

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 25, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and its Alcohol Awareness Task Force are pleased to present a special Social Norms seminar presented by Dr. Wesley Perkins on Friday, Jan. 28....


Men's Basketball

Bucs travel to face tough Davidson team

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Jan. 26, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will be desperately seeking a win as the Buccaneers travel to face SoCon rival Davidson Wednesday night....


General News

ETSU athletics plans bus trip to Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's basketball team will travel to face Southern Conference rival Wofford on Feb. 5, 2005, in Spartanburg, S.C. Tip off is set for 7 p.m....


Men's Basketball

ETSU rally falls short as Citadel wins 80-76

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2005) - The Citadel held off a late frantic rally by East Tennessee State to take an 80-76 road win over the Buccaneers in Southern Conference action Monday night at Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall 52-49 to Paladins

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 24, 2005) - Despite 18 second half points from Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) the Lady Bucs basketball squad fell to the Furman Paladins 52-49 tonight in Southern Conference Action. With the loss, ETSU falls to 8-10, 6-5 SoCon, while Furman improves to 13-6, 8-4 SoCon. Candace Gibson (Warner Robbins, Ga.) tallied four blocks adding six rebounds, while B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) added eight points and three assists for ETSU....


Men's Basketball

Bucs prepare for The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will continue in Southern Conference play Monday night at Memorial Center when the Buccaneers face The Citadel. Game time is 7 p.m....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis blanks Norfolk State, 5-0

RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 23, 2004) - The No. 72 ranked East Tennessee State University men's tennis team defeated Norfolk State, 5-0 in the second day of the annual VCU 4-1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center....


Women's Tennis

Buccaneer women's tennis falls to William & Mary, 7-0

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Jan. 23, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team dropped their second match of the season 7-0 against the No. 28 ranked team of William of Mary Sunday at the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center. The Buccaneers fall to 0-2, while the Tribe�s record improves to 1-0. ...


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops looks to extend winning ways

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 22, 2005) - After a milestone day versus Wofford, the Lady Bucs continue Southern Conference action Monday night when they travel to face the Furman Paladins in Greenville, S.C. ETSU enters the contest with an improved 8-9, and 6-4 SoCon record, while Furman currently sits in second place in conference standings with a 12-6, 7-4 SoCon mark....


Men's Basketball

Mocs dispatch Bucs in 93-59 rout

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2005) - Chattanooga junior forward Alphonso Pugh scored 23 points and the Mocs shot 59 percent from the floor to take a 93-59 win over East Tennessee State Saturday afternoon at McKenzie Arena....


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis opens with win to Campbell, but falls to American at VCU Invitational

RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 22, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team, currently No. 72 in the ITA rankings, opened its 2005 spring schedule with a win against Campbell 3-2 on the first day of the annual VCU 4-1 Invitational at the Thalhimer Tennis Center. However, they would lose their second match of the day to American University, 4-1....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis opens spring with heartbreaking loss to Richmond, 4-3

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Jan. 22, 2005) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team fell in their season opener to Richmond, Saturday afternoon by a score of 4-3 in Williamsburg, Va. on the campus of William & Mary....


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

Niswonger Invitational concludes day two morning session

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2005) - The second day of competition at the third annual Niswonger Track and Field Invitational began today with the morning distance runs at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning in the Memorial Center at East Tennessee State University....


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

Final day of Niswonger Track and Field Invitational completed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2005) - Competition at the third annual Niswonger Track and Field Invitational wrapped up Saturday afternoon in the Memorial Center at East Tennessee State University....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs defeat Wofford as Tiffani Mayes scores 1,000th point

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 22, 2005) -- East Tennessee State senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) scored 24 points, leading the Lady Bucs to a 91-73 victory over the Wofford Lady Terriers Saturday afternoon from Benjamin Johnson Arena in Spartanburg, S.C....


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to face rival Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (1/21/05) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team returns to Southern Conference action on Saturday with a crucial North Division battle with longtime rival Chattanooga at 2 p.m. in the McKenzie Arena....


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

Day one of Niswonger Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2005) - The first day of competition for the third annual Niswonger Track and Field Invitational wrapped up on Friday evening in the Memorial Center at East Tennessee State University. Over 80 teams are scheduled to compete during the two-day event. Friday's competition saw meet records being broken in the women's weight throw and the men's triple jump....


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

Third annual Niswonger Track and Field Invitational set to begin

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2005) - East Tennessee State University's head track and field coach David E. Walker and his staff are in the final stage of preparations for the third annual Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational which begins on Friday....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops defeat Spartans, capture 75-63 SoCon victory

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan 20, 2005) - With five Lady Bucs scoring in double figures and three Bucs grabbing nine rebounds each, ETSU improved to 7-9, 5-4 SoCon with a dominating win over the UNC Greensboro Spartans tonight 75-63 from Brooks Gymnasium. Led by point guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.), who posted 23 points adding one assist and three steals for the Bucs, freshman Kelly Turman (Atlanta, Ga.) added a career-best 12 points shooting 8-9 from the charity stripe while forward Michelle DeVault (Columbus, Ohio) tied a career-high hitting four three point baskets in the win. The Spartans were led by Jasmine Byrd with 24 points and two assists, while freshman Kristine Boone added seven steals. With the loss, UNCG falls to 9-8, 6-4 in SoCon play....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to rebound, host UNC Greensboro Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (January 19, 2005) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad will host UNC Greensboro from Brooks Gymnasium tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. ETSU currently stands at 6-9, 4-4 in SoCon play, while the Spartans bring a five-game winning streak and 6-3 SoCon slate....


Men's Basketball

UNC Greensboro takes overtime win over Bucs, 79-76

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2005) - Senior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) scored 22 points and junior forward Dillion Sneed (Chicago) collected his fifth career double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, but it was not enough as UNC Greensboro rallied for an overtime win over East Tennessee State 79-76 Tuesday night at Fleming Gymnasium....


Men's Basketball

ETSU's Strong, Smith lead Bucs past Elon, 79-67

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2005) - Sophomore guard Travis Strong (Memphis) scored a career high 26 points and junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) added 25 as the East Tennessee State men's basketball team dropped Elon 79-67 in Southern Conference basketball action Saturday afternoon at the Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope to build on momentum at UNC Greensboro

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 15, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will return to Southern Conference action on the road Tuesday night at UNC Greensboro. Tip time at Fleming Gymnasium is set for 7 p.m....


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

ETSU wraps up competition at Virginia Tech Invitational

Blacksburg, Va. (Jan. 15, 2005) - The East Tennessee State track and field team competed in the final day of competition at the Virginia Tech Invitational on Saturday....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to SoCon foe Appalachian State 51-47

BOONE, N.C. (Jan 15, 2005) - The Lady Bucs traveled to Appalachian State University this afternoon in Southern Conference action where the home team proved to much as the Bucs fell 51-47. With the loss, ETSU falls to 6-9, 4-4 in SoCon play, while the Mountaineers improve to 8-7, 5-3 SoCon. The Bucs were led by senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) who tallied 15 points and nine rebounds in the loss, while B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) added 11 points one assist and two steals in the loss....


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

ETSU opens competition at Virginia Tech Invitational

Blacksburg, Va. (Jan. 14, 2005) - The East Tennessee State track and field team competed in their second meet of the season and first of the new year at the Virginia Tech Invitational. ...


Men's Tennis

Posada starts season at No. 33

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2004) - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced today that East Tennessee State University sophomore Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) ranked 33 in its Division I Men's Tennis National Singles Rankings. Earlier this week, the ITA announced that the East Tennessee State University men's team was ranked 72 among Division I team's....


Women's Basketball

Climbing the charts, Mayes ranks sixth in nation in points per game

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 12, 2005) - Lady Bucs forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) is moving up the national scoring charts, and she's doing it at a rapid pace. In the Jan. 3 poll, Mayes ranked 22nd with 19.5 points per game, however with her 31.0 points per game average against Davidson and Western Carolina last week, Mayes has jumped 16 positions and currently ranks sixth in the nation with 21.2 points per game....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball kicks off spring semester with clinic

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan 11, 2005) - The Lady Bucs softball squad will kick off the spring semester with a clinic on Saturday, Jan. 29th at the Washington College Softball/Baseball Academy in Limestone, Tenn. head coach Amy Fuller announced today. The clinic will have two sessions, the first, a hitting session beginning at noon running until 3:00 p.m., and the second, a pitching session running from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis No. 72 in ITA National Team Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2005) - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the National Team Rankings today. The East Tennessee State University men's team placed 72 among Division I team's....


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

Track and field adds Carney for indoor season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2005) - East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field assistant coach Michelle Byrne announced that Ali Carney (Sevierville, Tenn.) will compete for the Buccaneer squad beginning in the 2005 indoor season....


Women's Basketball

Mayes earns Southern Conference Player of the Week honors

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 11, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) has been selected at the Southern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Jan. 11, it was announced today. Mayes posted a career-best 32 points in the Lady Bucs victory over Davidson Jan. 8, and is consistently climbing the national scoring charts. In the two Bucs victories last week, she averaged 31.0 ppg., while her 21.2 ppg. overall in 2004-05 is a team and Southern Conference high....


Men's Basketball

Bucs break through with win over Catamounts

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2005) - The Bucs finally broke through. With Western Carolina just two points behind at 70-68 with 30 seconds remaining in the game, junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) converted a three-point play by sinking a running layup and making good on the foul shot, giving the East Tennessee State men's basketball team the cushion it needed for a 76-70 win over the Catamounts Monday night at the Ramsey Center. ...


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

Preparations underway for 2005 Niswonger Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2005) - East Tennessee State University's head track and field coach David E. Walker and President and founder of the Niswonger Foundation Scott Niswonger held a press conference on Monday to discuss the upcoming Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational that will be held on Jan. 21 and 22 at ETSU's Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look for another win versus Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 10, 2005) - The Lady Bucs will host the Western Carolina Catamounts in the final game of the seven-game homestand for ETSU. After the win over Davidson on Saturday, ETSU stands at 5-8 overall with a 3-3 Southern Conference slate heading into action versus the Catamounts....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs defeat Western Carolina, 84-68

Story to follow shortly..........


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs win second in a row, pound Western Carolina 84-68

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 11, 2005) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad looked to extend their winning streak to two straight tonight as they hosted the Western Carolina Catamounts (7-8, 3-5 SoCon) in Southern Conference action from Memorial Center. With two Bucs recording double-doubles, including a second straight game with ETSU forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) scoring at least 30 points, the Bucs captured the 84-68 SoCon win. Guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) tallied a career-best 10 assists, adding 18 points in the victory which sends the Bucs record to 6-8, 4-3 SoCon for the year....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope to rebound with win over Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will travel to face Southern Conference foe Western Carolina Monday night. Tip time is set for 7 p.m....


Men's Basketball

Furman rallies in second half for road win over ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team led at halftime, but the hot 3-point shooting of the Furman Paladins proved to be the difference as they dropped the Bucs 76-68 in Southern Conference action Saturday afternoon at Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs dominate Wildcats in 74-66 SoCon win

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 6, 2005) - Lady Bucs senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) posted a career-high, and Southern Conference season-high, 32 points adding five rebounds in a 74-66 ETSU victory over the Davidson Wildcats from Memorial Center tonight. With the win, the Bucs improve to 5-8, 3-3 in Southern Conference action for the year, while Davidson falls to 7-6, 4-2 in SoCon play. Pacing the Wildcats was guard Katie Hamilton with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists, while forward Danielle Hemerka managed a career-best 13 points and 12 rebounds in the loss....


General News

A full day of Buccaneer basketball

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 7, 2005) - The ETSU men's and women's basketball teams will take place in an all-Southern Conference doubleheader tomorrow from Memorial Center. The men will kick off action at 2:00 p.m. when they host Furman, while the women will finish the day with a 7:00 p.m. match-up versus the Davidson Wildcats....


Women's Basketball

Tiffani Mayes garners Southern Conference athlete of the month honors

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 6, 2005) - East Tennessee State senior Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) has been named the Southern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Month for the month of December, it was announced today. A forward from Sumter, SC, Mayes posted a career-high 30 points against Charlotte on December 6, shooting 55 percent (11-of-20) from the field and pulling down eight rebounds, while she led the Southern Conference in scoring in December, averaging 19.8 points....


General News

ETSU student-athletes put up strong numbers in the classroom

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 5, 2005) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is pleased to release several strong academic figures for the Fall 2004 semester....


General News

Atlantic Sun announces addition of Kennesaw State, North Florida

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 5, 2005) - As the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics prepares to join the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2005-06, the A-Sun announced on Wednesday the addition of two more schools to the conference next season....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men poised for showdown with Mountaineers

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 5, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team is back in action tonight as the Buccaneers return to Southern Conference play with a trip to nearby Appalachian State in Boone, N.C. Tip is set for 7 p.m....


Men's Basketball

Mountaineers outlast Bucs with last-second shot

BOONE, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2005) - In a battle of two Southern Conference teams in desperate need of a win, the Appalachian State Mountaineers came away with the prize thanks to a last-second play from sophomore guard D.J. Thompson....


Men's Basketball

ETSU experience a blessing to Oatman

Sam Oatman could have complained, but he never did. Entering his sophomore year of eligibility in the fall of 2002, the 6-foot-2 guard was expected to start at the point and direct the offense for an East Tennessee State University men's basketball team that was poised to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 years. However, five games into that season, a true freshman point guard named Tim Smith took over for Oatman. ...


Baseball

Caleb Moore earns first-team preseason All-American honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2005) - East Tennessee State rising senior catcher/right-handed pitcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named as a first-team Louisville Slugger preseason All-American, selected by Collegiate Baseball newspaper in the Jan. 1 issue of the publication. Caleb is ETSU's first baseball player to earn first-team All-American honors and was selected as a utility player on the team, after having a stellar season behind the plate and on the mound in 2004....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to conference leader UTC 61-58

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan 2, 2005) - Despite a late game rally by the ETSU offense, the Lady Bucs fell 61-58 to conference leader UTC today in Memorial Center. With the loss, the Bucs fall to 4-8 overall for the year with a 2-3 slate in conference play, while the Lady Mocs improve to 11-2, 6-0 in SoCon competition. Returning after missing one game to injury was ETSU forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) who posted a game-high 23 points adding eight rebounds and two assists in the loss. UTC was led by Tiffany Patton and Nicole Mattison who each managed 11 points in the victory....


Men's Basketball

Memphis too much for Bucs, 87-56

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) (Dec. 28, 2004) - Sean Banks scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and Anthony Rice added a career-high 20 points as Memphis snapped a two-game losing streak with an 87-56 victory over East Tennessee State on Thursday night from FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops to host SEC powerhouse Mississippi State

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 30, 2004) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad steps out of Southern Conference action tonight as they host the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs in Memorial Center. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs late rally falls short to Mississippi State 74-64

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 30, 2004) - The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs (4-7, 2-2) fell 64-74 to the Lady Bulldogs of Mississippi State (9-2, 0-0 SEC) tonight in non-conference action from Memorial Center. Missing leading scorer Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) to injury, the Bucs entered tonight's match-up with the Lady Bulldogs riding a two-game conference losing streak. True freshman Michelle DeVault (Columbus, Ohio) posted a career-night shooting 50 percent from the floor (7-14) including a 4-8 tally from beyond the arc to finish with 20 points in the loss. Pacing the Lady Bulldogs was senior guard Tan White with 32 points, 12 rebounds and seven steals in the win....


Men's Basketball

ETSU game versus Memphis to air locally on Tri-Cities UPN (WAPK)

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2004) - East Tennessee State basketball fans will be treated to a late Christmas gift on Thursday night, Dec. 30, as the Buccaneers road game with the Memphis Tigers will be televised locally on Tri-Cities UPN (WAPK)....


Women's Basketball

Bucs fall 76-82 in overtime battle with Eagles

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 28, 2004) - Resuming Southern Conference play tonight in Memorial Center, the Lady Bucs basketball squad fell 82-76 in an exciting overtime battle with the Georgia Southern Eagles. With the loss, ETSU falls to 4-6, 2-2 in SoCon play, while the Eagles improve to 6-5, 3-2 SoCon for the year. Lady Bucs guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) tied a career-high with a game-high 25 points, adding four assists and three steals in 38 minutes on the court for the Bucs, while pacing the Eagles was guard Kellie Tiller who posted 19 points and six assists shooting 50 percent from the floor....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men enjoy early Christmas gift with win over Union

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2004) - Behind a career high 22 points from sophomore guard Travis Strong (Memphis, Tenn.) and double-figure scoring from four other East Tennessee State players, the Buccaneers dismantled Union College by a score of 102-67 Tuesday night at Memorial Center. ...


Women's Basketball

Continuing Southern Conference action, Lady Bucs basketball to host Furman

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 20, 2004) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad will host Furman tonight continuing Southern Conference action from Memorial Center. Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m. with pre-game coverage on the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network beginning at 6:00 p.m. With the win over Wofford on Saturday, ETSU improved to 4-4, and a perfect 2-0 in SoCon action for the year....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs overrun by Paladins, fall 64-56

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 20, 2004) - Despite a 20-point, 13-rebound effort from Lady Bucs senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.), the Lady Bucs basketball squad fell to Southern Conference foe Furman tonight in Memorial Center 64-56. With the loss, the Bucs fall to 4-5, 2-1 in SoCon play for the year, while the Paladins improve to 7-1, 3-0 in SoCon action. Candace Gibson (Warner Robbins, Ga.) tied a career-high with 11 rebounds on the night, while Laney Harris paced the Paladins with 15 points, including a 3-4 effort from beyond the arc....


Men's Basketball

Old Dominion drops Bucs, 86-65

NORFOLK, Va (Dec. 18, 2004) -- Despite 18 points from junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) and 15 from senior guard James Anthony (Tampa, Fla.), the East Tennessee State Buccaneers dropped their sixth game of the season with an 86-65 loss to Old Dominion Saturday night at the Ted Constant Convocation Center....


Women's Basketball

Bucs win home SoCon opener, topple Wofford 77-51

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 18, 2004) - In a game rattled with a combined 63 turnovers and 53 fouls, the Lady Bucs opened the 2004-05 home conference season with a convincing win over the Wofford Terriers 77-51 this afternoon in Brooks Gymnasium. Led by senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) who posted 23 points, six rebounds and four steals for the Bucs, ETSU improves to 4-4, 2-0 in SoCon play for the year. Pacing the Terriers was Kelsi Koenig with 11 points and two steals as Wofford falls to 2-8, 0-3 SoCon thus far in 2004-05....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball team presents check to Children's Hospital

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team took time out from its 2004-05 competitive schedule to visit the Children's Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center on Friday....


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

Track and Field and Cross Country inks McAmis for 2005-06

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2004) - East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field assistant coach Michelle Byrne announced today that Tennessee standout Traci McAmis (Cleveland, Tenn.) has signed a national letter of intent to compete for the Buccaneer squad beginning in the 2005-06 season....


Women's Basketball

Game Notes

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 17, 2004) - Lady Bucs basketball versus Wofford, game notes....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope for continued improvement against Old Dominion

As the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team prepares to return to action this Saturday at 7 p.m. against Old Dominion, head coach Murry Bartow is hoping a seven-day break for final exams and a 65-54 home win over Tennessee Tech will boost his team's confidence and performance....


General News

Eleven ETSU student-athletes earn TIAA-CREFF Academic All-Conference Honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (December 15, 2004) - The Southern Conference today announced its TIAA-CREF Academic All-Conference teams for the fall semester of 2004. East Tennessee State University had 11 student-athletes that received the honor....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops prepares for weekend competition, Mayes nationally ranked

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 15, 2004) - The Lady Bucs basketball team is enjoying a lengthy 12-day break for final exams of the 2004 fall semester, however constantly preparing for the upcoming seven-game homestand. ETSU enjoys a 3-4 overall record, while with the win over SoCon foe Elon on Dec. 3, the Lady Bucs sit at 1-0 in conference play. Hosting Wofford on Dec. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in Brooks Gymnasium, and Furman on Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Memorial Center, ETSU is anxious to hit the court....


Men's Basketball

Bucs break through with win over Tennessee Tech, 65-54

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2004) - Relying on their best defensive effort of the season, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers held visiting Tennessee Tech to just 32 percent shooting en route to a 65-54 win in non-conference basketball action at Memorial Center....


General News

Free concert highlights "Faith and Family Night"

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the ETSU Student Government Association are pleased to present a free post-game concert featuring "Building 429" following Friday's men's basketball game with Tennessee Tech. ...


General News

ETSU Athletics holds annual Toys for Tots event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Student Athlete Advisory Committee held a Christmas party for area children Thursday evening. Several athletes from each Buccaneer sport attended the event, held in Memorial Center in Johnson City....


Men's Basketball

Central Michigan holds off Bucs

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Dec. 7, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's basketball team could not hold a first half lead and watched a second-half rally fall short as the Central Michigan Chippewas remained unbeaten at home with an 88-77 win Tuesday night in nonconference action at Rose Arena....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to Charlotte, 79-68

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2004) - Behind a 14-0 run in the final five minutes, Charlotte defeated the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs, 79-68, Monday night from Halton Arena in Charlotte, N.C. With the win, Charlotte improves to 7-0 while ETSU falls to 3-4. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs basketball set to face non-conference foe Charlotte

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 5, 2004) - ETSU will travel to Charlotte, N.C. tomorrow to face the Charlotte 49'ers in non-conference action. Charlotte sits at 6-0 thus far in 2004-05 while with the Southern Conference opening win versus Elon last Friday, the Lady Bucs improve to 3-3, 1-0 in SoCon play. ...


Men's Golf

Davies finishes fall season ranked sixth in country

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2004) - After one of the most impressive individual fall efforts in East Tennessee State University men's golf history, sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) will enter the 2005 spring season as one of the top-ranked golfers in the nation....


Men's Basketball

Charleston outlasts Bucs late to take conference opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2004) - The College of Charleston Cougars outscored East Tennessee State 14-6 in the final 4:36 to take a 79-72 win over the Buccaneers Saturday afternoon in the Southern Conference opener for both teams at Memorial Center....


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

ETSU track and field begins the indoor season with Appalachian Invitational

BOONE, N.C. (Dec. 4, 2004) - The East Tennessee State track and field team kicked off the 2004-05 indoor season with the Appalachian Invitational. The Buccaneers had a strong showing placing in the top three in eight events including two wins....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops to open Southern Conference play

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Dec. 3, 2004) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad will travel to Elon, N.C. to face the Elon Phoenix to open the 2004-05 Southern Conference season tonight, game time is set for 7:00 p.m....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs open SoCon play with 80-58 win

ELON, N.C. (Dec. 3, 2004) - Junior guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) scored 18 points and senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) added 16 points and eight rebounds as East Tennessee State erased an 11-point first-half deficit en route to an 80-58 Southern Conference women's basketball triumph over Elon Friday night at Alumni Gym in Elon, N.C. ...


Men's Tennis

Posada seventh in ITA Mideast Regional rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2004) - Sophomore Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) ranks seventh in the ITA Mideast Region as named by the ITA Mideast Regional Committee....


Men's Basketball

Crimson Tide fire away in 114-77 win over Bucs

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Dec. 1, 2004) -- Junior forward Dillion Sneed (Chicago, Ill.) had a career night with 30 points and 14 rebounds but it was not enough to stop a torrid Alabama scoring attack as the Crimson Tide defeated ETSU 114-77 Wednesday night from Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Junior point guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) also added 24 points and a team-high six assists in the loss. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to Old Dominion, 86-52

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 30, 2004) -- Four Lady Monarchs in double figures, led by 18 points from CAA Player of the Week Shareese Grant and a double-double by Sherida Triggs, gave the Old Dominion women's basketball an 86-52 victory over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf signs Irish star Rory McIlroy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2004) - East Tennessee State University men's golf coach Fred Warren announced on Monday the signing of Holywood, Northern Ireland, native Rory McIlroy to a National Letter of Intent to play golf for the Buccaneers beginning in 2005-06....


Men's Basketball

Second-half defensive effort propels Bucs past King, 82-48

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2004) - Holding a six-point lead over King College with 37 seconds remaining in the first half, the East Tennessee State men's basketball team went to its defense to create three baskets on a pair of turnovers in the final seconds. The result was a 45-33 halftime lead and a new vigor on the defensive end of the floor, as the Buccaneers went on to hold King scoreless for the first eight minutes of the second half and took an 82-48 win Monday night in front of 4,077 fans at Memorial Center. It was the first meeting between the two schools since 1950....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs basketball prepares for week ahead

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 28, 2004) - ETSU head coach Karen Kemp knew that the 2004-2005 non-conference schedule would be very challenging for the Lady Bucs, but with wins over a tough opponent in Tennessee Tech and at home versus Tusculum College during the first weeks of the season, ETSU is excited about the weeks ahead. Traveling this week to Norfolk, Va. to face Old Dominion on Nov. 30 (7:00 p.m., live on the Buccaneer Sports Network) and opening Southern Conference play on the road facing the Elon Phoenix (7:00 p.m.) on Friday, the Lady Bucs begin a tough month of December. ...


Men's Basketball

Fresno State pounds boards in win over ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2004) - Behind a rebounding margin of 57 to 38, the Fresno State Bulldogs used their considerable advantage inside to take a 90-73 victory over East Tennessee State University Saturday afternoon in front of 6,290 fans at Memorial Center. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU proclaims Keith "Mister" Jennings Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2004) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics welcomed back one of the all-time greats in the program's history on Saturday, as over 6,000 fans gathered to welcome back Keith "Mister" Jennings to Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Temple downs Lady Bucs basketball

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 26, 2004) - Temple University defeated the Lady Bucs tonight 64-42 behind a 18-point effort from Owls guard Ari Moore sending ETSU to 2-2 on the year, while Temple improves to 2-1 with the double-digit victory. The Lady Bucs were led by senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) who posted 22 points from the field, while adding five rebounds, one block and one steal in the loss....


Men's Basketball

Bucs rally, but fall to Marshall, 80-76

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Nov. 23, 2004) - Marshall held off a late run by East Tennessee State to come away with an 80-76 win over the Buccaneers in the Henderson Center Tuesday night in Huntington, W.Va....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball signs four for 2006 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2004) - East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Monday that that four student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Buccaneers beginning in the 2006 season....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs win big, down Tusculum 77-61

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 22, 2004) - The Lady Bucs basketball squad defeated Tusculum College tonight at Memorial Center in the 2004-2005 home opener 77-61 behind a 24 point and 15 rebound night for Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.). ETSU improves to 2-1 for the year, while the Pioneers fall to 1-3 in the loss....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country inks Penny for 2005-06

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2004) - Head Coach David E. Walker announced today that senior David Crockett High School stand out J Penny has signed a National Letter of Intent to run for the Buccaneer cross country and track and field teams beginning in the 2005-06 season. Penny is ETSU's first cross country and track and field recruit to sign for the 2005-06 season....


Men's Basketball

ETSU pounds UVa.-Wise 105-60 in season opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team opened its 2004-05 season in style on Saturday afternoon, dropping UVa.-Wise 105-60 in front of 4366 fans at Memorial Center. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to Tennessee State, 62-56

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2004) -- The Tennessee State Lady Tigers defeated East Tennessee State, 62-56 Saturday night from the Gentry Center in Nashville, Tenn....


General News

ETSU Athletics recognized as philanthropic finalist

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2004) - The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at East Tennessee State was named as a finalist for the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization/Corporation award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Thursday at the MeadowView Convention Center in Kingsport....


Men's Basketball

Buccaneer Men's Basketball opens 2004-05 season on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2004) -- Finally, the 2004-2005 East Tennessee State University men's basketball season has arrived. The Buccaneers will tip off the new campaign Saturday at 4:00 p.m. against the UVa.-Wise Highland Cavaliers in Memorial Center. A renovated arena with new seating and many cosmetic changes will welcome fans, not to mentioned a highly-touted team with eyes on winning a third straight Southern Conference title....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs basketball wins opener, downs Eagles 81-77

COOKEVILLE, TENN. (Nov. 19, 2004) - Behind a 25 point effort from guard B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.) including a 14-15 showing from the free throw line, the Lady Bucs basketball team (1-0) defeated the Tennessee Tech Eagles (1-0) tonight 81-77 in the opening game of the 2004-2005 season. Senior forward Tiffani Mayes (Sumter, S.C.) added 22 points and five rebounds for the Bucs in 38 minutes of play....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Announces Signing of Byrne for 2005-06

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2004) - East Tennessee State women's tennis head coach Steve Brooks announced that Tara Byrne , a senior at Science Hill High School, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Bucs for the 2005-06 season. Science Hill held a ceremony at earlier today to mark the event. ...


General News

Tickets to Buccaneer events now available through ETSU athletic website

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2004) - In a partnership between the East Tennessee State Athletic Department and Oxford, Miss.-based ticketing company TicketsXchange, tickets to Buccaneer athletic events are now available through the ETSU athletic website, www.ETSUBucs.com. Fans can purchase tickets on the front page of the website or on the tickets page....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball inks four during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 18, 2004) - Head Lady Bucs softball coach Amy Fuller has signed four student-athletes to join the 2005-2006 softball team during the early signing period, it was announced today. Jessica Hackworth (Clinton, Tenn.), Kathleen Powell (Johnson City, Tenn.), Laura Davies (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and Mary Vercoe (Signal Mountain, Tenn.) have all signed national letters of intent to compete for ETSU....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops hits the road to open 2004-2005 season

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Nov. 18, 2004) - The ETSU women's basketball squad will travel to Tennessee Tech tomorrow for the first of two games during this season opening weekend. Facing the Eagles tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. (cst.), and traveling to Nashville on Saturday to face Tennessee State at 7:00 p.m. (cst.) for the first time in nine seasons, will prove for a competitive and exciting weekend of Lady Bucs basketball....


General News

Southern Conference announces 2004-05 basketball television schedule - ETSU basketball to host televised double-headers

SPARTANBURG, SC (Nov. 17, 2004) - The Southern Conference has announced its 2004-05 slate of men's and women's basketball games to be televised during the coming season. Four networks, both national and regional, are scheduled to carry 51 games including a men's Game of the Week package on FSN South. The schedule includes games on ESPN/ESPN2, FSN South, C-SET (Carolinas Sports Entertainment Television) and CSS (Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast)....


Men's Basketball

ETSU's Tim Smith featured in Sports Illustrated preview edition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2004) - While college basketball fans around the Mountain Empire and throughout the Southern Conference know a great deal about ETSU junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.), the rest of the country will also be getting educated this week as Sports Illustrated releases its annual college basketball preview edition. The publication is on newsstands now....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs volleyball, looking back at 2004

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2004) - The ETSU volleyball squad has played their final match of the 2004 season finishing with an overall record of 7-22, including a 5-11 record competing in their final Southern Conference season. Under the direction of second-year head coach Lindsey Devine , the Lady Bucs volleyball squad had many ups and down throughout the year, however taking the final two games of the season against UNC-Greensboro and Elon, ETSU plans to use that positive momentum to propel them into off season training and the 2005 season ahead....


General News

Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network announces plans for 2004-05 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2004) - Expanded radio coverage, tape-delayed television broadcasts and a new format for the television version of the Inside Buc Sports coaches show are all part of the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network plans in 2004-05....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

East Tennessee State Cross Country competes in NCAA Regionals

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Nov. 13, 2004) - East Tennessee State had four women and two men compete as individuals in the NCAA South Regional Cross Country Championships, hosted by the University of Alabama from Harry Pritchard Golf Course in Tuscaloosa, Ala....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men take 110-69 exhibition win over VASDA USA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2004) - Powered by double-double performances from juniors Brad Nuckles (Council, Va.) and Ben Rhoda (Dayton, Ohio), the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team rolled in their final preseason tune-up of the season, dropping VASDA USA 110-69 in front of a crowd of 3,280 Saturday afternoon at Brooks Gym....


Volleyball

ETSU wins on Senior Day, defeat Elon 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2004) - In front of a crowd today for Senior Day festivities in Brooks Gymnasium, a 32 dig effort from senior libero Karen Freeburg (New Castle, Ind.) helped lead the Lady Bucs volleyball squad to defeat Elon 3-1 (30-25, 30-15, 24-30, 30-26) in Southern Conference action. The win sends ETSU to 7-22, 5-11 in Southern Conference action, while Elon falls to 18-13, 10-5 in SoCon play....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men to play exhibition game Saturday in Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team, the two-time defending Southern Conference champions, will host VASDA USA in an exhibition game Saturday at Brooks Gym. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. and tickets will be $5, with season ticket holders admitted free....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs down Spartans 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2004) - In a match lasting just over an hour, the Lady Bucs swept the UNC-Greensboro Spartans tonight in Brooks Gymnasium (30-27, 30-23, 30-16) to win their fourth Southern Conference match of the season. With the loss, UNCG falls to 3-30, 0-15 in SoCon play in 2004, while ETSU improves to 6-22, 4-11 in conference action. Leading the way for the Bucs was freshmen middle hitter Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Co.) with 12 kills while Cindy VanDervoort led the way for the Spartans with 11 kills and four digs in the loss....


Volleyball

Lady Buc Volleyball falls to Appalachian State, 3-1

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State volleyball team fell to Appalachian State, 3-1 (26-30, 30-25, 30-25, 30-17) Tuesday evening at the Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, N.C. ETSU falls to 5-22 overall, 3-11 in Southern Conference play. The Mountaineers move to 23-7, 14-1 in conference action....


Women's Soccer

2004 ETSU women's soccer season review

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team finished up their final season in Southern Conference play with a 5-8-4 overall record, and a 2-5-4 conference record....


Men's Golf

Davies captures first collegiate title, Bucs finish fourth at Carpet Capital Collegiate

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (Nov. 7, 2004) - In his previous two tournaments of the fall season, Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) finished second and tied for third. This weekend, he finally came out on top....


Men's Golf

Davies fires 2-under 70, Bucs move up two spots at Carpet Capital Collegiate

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (Nov. 6, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired a 2-under-par 70 Saturday, helping power the Buccaneers to a team score of 298 - seven strokes better than their score of 305 on Friday - and an eighth-place standing after two rounds of the Carpet Capital Collegiate at the Farm Golf Club....


Men's Tennis

Insauralde wins championship match at UNLV Men's Tennis Fall Invitational

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 6, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team wrapped up tournament play at the UNLV Men's Tennis Fall Invitational on Friday at the Fertitta Tennis Complex. Select players from a total of seven schools participated in the event. Competitors include individuals from Illinois, which finished second in the nation last season, Tennessee, Fresno State, Utah, Portland, UNLV, and ETSU....


Volleyball

UTC battles to defeat Lady Bucs 3-2 in Southern Conference play

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2004) - Chattanooga's volleyball team rallied from a two-game deficit to defeat East Tennessee State Saturday night at Maclellan Gym 23-30, 29-31, 30-16, 31-29, 16-14 to complete the season sweep of the Bucs. With the win UTC improves to 7-19, 4-10 SoCon while the Bucs fall to 4-22, 3-10 SoCon for the year....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf currently tied for 10th at Carpet Capital

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (Nov. 5, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's golf team began their final tournament of the fall season tied for 10th Friday in the Carpet Capital Intercollegiate being played at The Farm Golf Club this weekend....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball alumni gain national honors

STARKVILLE, MS. (Nov. 4, 2004) - Two senior members from the 2003-2004 Lady Bucs softball team have been honored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for their academic success throughout their senior year. Receiving the honors for the Bucs were Sheryl Clark (Bradenton, Fla.) and Rhea Holler (Peoria, Ariz.), who both posted better than a 3.5 grade point average during the 2003-2004 academic school year....


Men's Tennis

Bucs advance three to semifinals at UNLV Men's Tennis Fall Invitational

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 5, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team advanced three players in the singles brackets of the UNLV Men's Tennis Fall Invitational on Friday at the Fertitta Tennis Complex. Select players from a total of seven schools will participate in the three-day event. Competitors include individuals from Illinois, which finished second in the nation last season, Tennessee, Fresno State, Utah, Portland, UNLV, and ETSU....


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball releases 2005 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2004) - East Tennessee State head baseball coach Tony Skole released the team's 2005 schedule Thursday afternoon. The slate is highlighted by 33 home games including a six-game homestand to open the season, a three-game home series with West Virginia and two games against both Virginia Tech and in-state rival Tennessee....


Women's Soccer

Ashton named to 2004 Women's Soccer All-Conference Second Team

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 4, 2004) - The Southern Conference announced its 2004 Women's Soccer All-Conference teams last night at the Southern Conference Tournament Banquet in Greensboro, N.C....


Women's Soccer

Ashton selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Third Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2004) - Junior Erin Ashton (New Bern, N.C.) has been named to the 2004 Academic All-District IV Women's Soccer Third Team. The team members were selected via voting by CoSIDA members....


Men's Basketball

ETSU athletics to host Keith "Mister" Jennings Day Nov. 27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2004) - On Saturday, Nov. 27, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will honor one of its most recognizable and loved former athletes....


Volleyball

ETSU downs Radford in non-conference action

RADFORD, Va. (November 2, 2004) - East Tennessee State had three players register double-digit kills en route to a 3-0 non-conference win over Radford volleyball Tuesday night at the Dedmon Center (30-27, 30-25, 31-29). With the win, ETSU improves to 4-19, 3-9 in SoCon play....


Men's Golf

World Amateur Championships final round cancelled

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (Oct. 30, 2004) - Due to inclement weather the final round of the Wolrd Amateur Championships has been cancelled. Buccaneer golfer Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) finished tied for 25th place at the World Amateur Championships from Rio Mar Country Club after three rounds of play in the event. Finishing Saturday's round at even par, including a two-under par back nine, Davies was among the top contenders through all three rounds of the event....


Women's Tennis

Ilina falls in finals day of Southern Intercollegiate Tournament

Columbia, S.C. (Oct. 31, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team wrapped up fall tournament action with the conclusion of the Southern Intercollegiate Tournament in Columbia, S.C....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs swept at Georgia State

ATLANTA, Ga. (Oct. 31, 2004) - The ETSU volleyball squad fell to the Georgia State University Panthers (11-15) today in non-conference action. East Tennessee State (4-20, 3-9 SoCon) fell 3-0 (30-22, 30-13, 30-18) this afternoon at the Sports Arena in downtown Atlanta....


Women's Soccer

ETSU falls to Furman Paladins to end regular season play, 3-0

Greenville, S.C. (October 31, 2004) - East Tennessee State was dealt a loss by Furman who netted three goals in the regular season finale for both teams on Sunday afternoon at Stone Soccer Stadium. ...


Men's Golf

Davies tied for 24th after three rounds in World Amateur event

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (Oct. 30, 2004) - Buccaneer golfer Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) is currently in a three-way tie for 24th place at the World Amateur Championships from Rio Mar Country Club after three rounds of play in the four-round event. Finishing Saturday's round at even par, including a two-under par back nine, Davies continues to stay among the leaders of the event....


Men's Basketball

Men's basketball shines in annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2004) - In front of a full crowd at Brooks Gymnasium today the Buccaneer men's basketball squad competed in the annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage with the Blue team taking the 79-70 win for the afternoon. With Homecoming festivities, an all-star mascot game, promotional prizes and finishing the afternoon with an autograph session with the team, the excitement level for the upcoming 2004-2005 season continues to rise....


Women's Tennis

Ilina advances to finals of Southern Intercollegiate Tournament

Columbia, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team continued action at the Southern Intercollegiate Tournament in Columbia, S.C. The three-day tournament is hosted by the University of South Carolina and fields players from 16 different schools....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

East Tennessee State women finish sixth, men finish seventh at SoCon Championships

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2004) - The East Tennessee State cross country teams participated in the Southern Conference Cross Country Championships Saturday morning from the Furman University Golf Course in Greenville S.C. The Buccaneer women's team finished sixth in the event, while the men's team placed seventh....


General News

Six new members inducted into ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2004) - - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics inducted six members into the ETSU Hall of Fame tonight in a ceremony held on the campus in Johnson City. The 2004 class includes former athletes who have excelled both on and off the field. ...


Men's Golf

Davies competes at World Amateur Championships

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (Oct. 29, 2004) - East Tennessee State University sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) is in a seven-way tie for 19th after two rounds of the World Amateur Team Golf Championships from Rio Mar Country Club in Rio Grande, P.R....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis in begins Southern Intercollegiate Tournament

Columbia, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team began it's final fall tournament of the year before it will prepare for the spring competition at the Southern Intercollegiate Tournament in Columbia, S.C. The three-day tournament is hosted by the University of South Carolina and fields players from 16 different schools....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer and ASU end in scoreless tie

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2004) - In their final home game of the 2004 season, the East Tennessee State University women's soccer team tied Appalachian State University 0-0 in double overtime at Liberty Bell Field. With the tie the Bucs move to 5-7-4 overall, 2-4-4 in the SoCon, while the Mountaineers' record stands at 9-8-1, 4-5-1. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Southern Conference Cross Country Championships to take place Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2004) - The East Tennessee State cross country teams will compete in the 2004 Southern Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships, hosted by Furman University Saturday morning in Greenville, S.C....


General News

Six new inductees to join ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2004) - - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics inducted six members into the ETSU Hall of Fame tonight in a ceremony held on the campus in Johnson City. The 2004 class includes former athletes who have excelled both on and off the field. ...


Baseball

Tim Turner signs with the San Diego Padres

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2004) - Former East Tennessee State baseball player Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.) recently signed with Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres after participating in a tryout in Chicago, Ill....


Volleyball

Volleyball battles UNCA, fall in five game thriller

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 28, 2004) - Amanda Wiles recorded her second triple-double of the season as UNC Asheville had four players with at least 14 kills en route to a 30-19, 30-26, 28-30, 28-30, 15-13 volleyball victory over East Tennessee State Thursday night at the Justice Center. With the loss ETSU falls to 4-19, 3-9 SoCon for the year....


Volleyball

Western Carolina downs Buccaneers, 3-1

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2004) - Four Catamounts tallied double figure kills, led by the double-double performance of sophomore Heather Koontz as Western Carolina clawed to a 2-0 lead then survived to defeat East Tennessee State, 3-1 (35-33, 30-27, 19-30, 30-24) in Southern Conference volleyball action Tuesday night at the Ramsey Activity Center. Western improved to 10-13 on the season, evening its conference mark at 6-6. The Buccaneers dropped to 4-18 overall, 3-9 in league play....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball team to participate in annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will highlight the Homecoming 2004 weekend when they play their annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage game on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. in Brooks Gym. Tickets for the scrimmage are $2 with proceeds benefiting the Children's Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center....


Volleyball

Terriers fend off ETSU rally for volleyball victory

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 24, 2004) - After falling in the first two games of the match the Lady Bucs volleyball squad battled the Wofford Terriers today to a five-game bout losing 16-18 in the deciding fifth game. The Terrier volleyball squad fought through adversity and held on for a 3-2 victory Sunday afternoon versus East Tennessee State in the Benjamin Johnson Arena. The Terriers won the match by scores of 30-25, 30-26, 24-30, 28-30 and 18-16....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer drops to Davidson, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team fell in a tough battle to league-leading Davidson in a 1-0 decision at Liberty Bell Field. ETSU falls to 5-7-3 overall, 2-4-3 in the SoCon with the loss, while Davidson's record improves to 10-6-1, 7-1-1 in the win....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis finishes play at Wilson-ITA Southeast Regional Indoors

Winston-Salem, N.C. (Oct. 23, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team completed day three of the Wilson-ITA Southeast Regional Indoors today in Winston-Salem, N.C....


Volleyball

Furman volleyball outlasts Lady Bucs, win 3-2

GREENEVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 23, 2004) - Chibuzo Aguocha registered seven of her game-high 23 kills in the deciding fifth game to lead Furman to a 3-2 victory over visiting East Tennessee State in volleyball action Saturday afternoon at Alley Gym. ETSU jumped to a 1-0 lead behind Jennifer Sartor's (Toronto, Canada) six kills in game one to give the Bucs a 30-26 win. The Lady Paladins rallied in game two for a 30-26 win led by Aguocha's seven kills....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis in Day Two of Wilson-ITA Mideast Region Championships

Chapel Hill, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team completed the second day of competition in the Wilson-ITA Mideast Region Championships held in Chapel Hill, N.C....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis in Day Two of Wilson-ITA Southeast Regional Indoors

Winston-Salem, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team completed day two of the Wilson-ITA Southeast Regional Indoors today in Winston-Salem, N.C....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis competes at Wilson-ITA Mideast Region Championships

Chapel Hill, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team completed day one of the Wilson-ITA Mideast Region Championships today in Chapel Hill, N.C....


Women's Tennis

Women's tennis competes at Wilson-ITA Southeast Regional Indoors

Winston-Salem, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team completed day one of the Wilson-ITA Southeast Regional Indoors today in Winston-Salem, N.C....


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer women's soccer downed by Spartans, 5-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2004) - The Buccaneer women's soccer team fell to the Spartans at home in a grueling 5-0 decision at Liberty Bell Field. ETSU is now 5-6-3 overall, 2-3-3 in the SoCon, while UNCG's record stands at 10-4-1, 6-1-1. ...


General News

ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner set for Oct. 29

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2004) -The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will induct six new members into the ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame during a banquet at the D.P. Culp University Center Ballroom on Friday, Oct. 29....


Men's Golf

Davies, ETSU men enjoy strong showing at Coca-Cola Tournament of Champions

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2004) - One day after matching a school record with a second-round score of 64, ETSU sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired another under-par round with a 70 on the final day of the Coca-Cola Tournament of Champions at the Holston Hills Country Club....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs finish tied for fourth at rain-shortened Great Smokies Championship

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2004) - Despite waiting much of the day to see if severe, rainy weather would ease, the 24 teams competing at the Great Smokies Intercollegiate were unable to resume third and final round play Tuesday at the Waynesville Country Club....


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

ETSU cross country and track and field teams lend a helping hand to Habitat for Humanity

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field teams helped put the finishing touches on a home with Habitat for Humanity this past Saturday in Kingsport, Tenn....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU cross country and track and field teams lends a helping hand to Habitat for Humanity

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field teams helped put the finishing touches on a home with Habitat for Humanity this past Saturday in Kingsport, Tenn....


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies fires record 64 to finish tied for second at Coca-Cola Tournament of Champions

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2004) - After one round at the Coca-Cola Tournament of Champions, ETSU sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) needed something to brighten his day. He got just what he was hoping for in the form of blustery winds and rain, reminding him of his home back in Wales....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs currently fourth at Great Smokies

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 18, 2004) - The talented East Tennessee State tandem of junior Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) and freshman Maria Ringdahl (Farjestaden, Sweden) both finished tied for fifth at 1-over-par 73, helping lead the Lady Bucs to a fourth-place team standing following first-round play Monday at the Great Smokies Women's Collegiate at the Waynesville Country Club....


General News

ETSU men's and women's basketball host Fan Appreciation Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's and women's basketball teams welcomed fans to campus on Sunday for the second annual Fan Appreciation Day in Brooks Gym....


Men's Tennis

Insaurralde wins at USC Fall Invitational

Columbia, S.C. (Oct. 17, 2004) - ETSU sophomore Felix Insaurralde (Asunci�n, Paraguay) won the A-1 consolation bracket at the University of South Carolina Fall Invitational on Sunday....


Volleyball

College of Charleston defeats ETSU volleyball 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Oct. 17, 2004) - The ETSU volleyball squad suffered their first loss in three games today falling to the College of Charleston Cougars 0-3 (30-19, 30-28, 30-22) in action at Brooks Gymnasium. College of Charleston extends a nine-game winning streak with the win over the Lady Bucs taking their record to 16-5, 8-1 in Southern Conference play. With the loss, ETSU moves to 4-15, 3-6 in SoCon play....


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer dealt tough loss by Elon, 1-0

Elon, N.C. (Oct. 16, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team was dealt a tough 1-0 loss by SoCon opponent Elon at Rudd Field on Sunday afternoon. The loss ends a two-game SoCon winning streak and a three-game shutout streak and puts the Bucs at 5-5-3 overall and 2-2-3 in league play, while the Eagles are lifted to 2-10-1 and 1-5-1 with the win....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball opens practice for 2004-05 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team - the two-time defending Southern Conference champions - opened preseason practice for the 2004-05 season Saturday at Memorial Center. ...


Men's Tennis

Day two of ETSU men's tennis at the USC Fall Invitational

Columbia, S.C. (Oct. 16, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team completed day two of the University of South Carolina Fall Invitational on Saturday night....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs volleyball sweeps The Citadel for third conference win

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Oct. 16, 2004) - The Lady Bucs volleyball team hosted Southern Conference foe The Citadel in action today at Brooks Gymnasium sweeping the visiting Bulldogs 3-0 for their third conference win of 2004 (30-20, 30-18, 31-29). With their second consecutive win, ETSU improves to 4-14, 3-5 in conference action for the season, while The Citadel falls to 9-13, 1-7 in SoCon play....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs basketball hits the court

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Oct. 16, 2004) - East Tennessee State University head women's basketball coach Karen Kemp began practice this morning in the Memorial Center, the start of the much anticipated 2004-2005 campaign. Returning two all-conference honorees from last season, while welcoming six newcomers to the floor this year, Kemp and the rest of the ETSU coaching staff is very excited for the season to come....


Men's Tennis

Fiuri and Ochoa advance at USC Fall Invitational

Columbia, S.C. (Oct. 15, 2004) - Seniors Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) and Federico Ochoa (Manizales, Columbia) advanced to the second round in their respective brackets on Friday at the University of South Carolina Fall Invitational....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Women's Cross Country finishes fourth at Blue Ridge Open

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's and women's cross country teams competed in the Blue Ridge Open, hosted by Appalachian State, Friday evening from Boone, N.C. The women's squad finished fourth in the event while the Buccaneer men's team placed eighth....


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer picks up second SoCon win at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 14, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team picked up it's second SoCon win of the season against Wofford in a 1-0 decision at Snyder Field on Thursday night....


Women's Basketball

Kemp completes 2004-2005 coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Oct. 13, 2004) - Head Lady Bucs basketball coach Karen Kemp has completed her coaching staff for the 2004-2005 season with the addition of assistant coach Chad Hagy (Grundy, VA), it was announced today....


Women's Golf

Lady Buc golfers finish sixth at Taco Bell Intercollegiate

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 12, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team placed sixth following final round play Tuesday in the Taco Bell Intercollegiate hosted by East Carolina at the Bradford Creek Golf Club....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's and women's basketball to host Fan Appreciation Day, Blue-Gold Scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2004) - The 2004-2005 basketball season at East Tennessee State University will kick off this weekend, as both the men's and women's basketball teams open practice on Saturday. In addition, both teams will host Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday in Brooks Gym at 4 p.m. ...


General News

SAAC hosts first ever Bucathlon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2004) - This past Sunday night East Tennessee State University's student-athletes took part in the first ever Bucathlon. The event was organized by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to allow student-athletes on different teams get to know each other. They participated in a wide range of events including a relay race, home-run derby, beanbag toss, three-point shooting contest, and volleyball serving challenge....


Women's Soccer

Prendergast tabbed women's soccer player of the week

SPARTANBURG, SC (October 12, 2004) - East Tennessee State's Sarah Prendergast has been named the Southern Conference women's soccer Player of the Week for October 12....


Women's Soccer

BUCCANEER SPOTLIGHT - Soccer is in their genes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 11, 2004) - Ask any soccer player at East Tennessee State University to describe their team and you are almost sure to hear them liken it to a family at some point in their response. For sophomore Rebecca Murray (Franklin, Tenn.) and freshman Amanda Sheaffer (Alexandria, Va.), the definition of soccer being like a family takes on a stronger meaning not only because they are roommates this season, but also because both ladies have sisters who played collegiate soccer


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs set program record, currently fourth at Taco Bell Intercollegiate

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 11, 2004) - Setting a program record for single-round score with a second round of 293 on Monday, the East Tennessee State University women's golf team is currently tied for fourth on the team leaderboard at the Taco Bell Intercollegiate hosted by East Carolina at the Bradford Creek Golf Club....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men picked to win North Divison again; Smith earns Preseason POY honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 11, 2004) - It was a day of emerging expectations for the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team Monday at the Southern Conference's preseason Basketball Tipoff media event. ETSU point guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) was named the SoCon Preseason Player of the Year, while the Buccaneers were picked to repeat for a fifth-straight year as the champion of the league's North Division by both the conference's coaches and media. ...


Women's Basketball

Chattanooga picked to win women's basketball regular season, ETSU's Mayes receives pre-season honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 11, 2004) - The Southern Conference women's basketball coaches have cast their votes and selected Chattanooga to win the 2004-05 regular season title while ETSU ranks third in both the coaches and media pre-season poll....


Men's Golf

Davies powers ETSU to fourth-place finish at Franklin Street Partners Invitational

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2004) - East Tennessee State University sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) posted a final round 73 and finished with a total score of 7-under-par 208 Sunday, placing himself third on the individual leaderboard and helping power the Buccaneer men's golf team to a fourth place finish in the Franklin Street Partners Invitational at the UNC Finley Golf Course....


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis at wraps up Hokie Fall Invitational

Blacksburg, Va. (Oct. 10, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's tennis team wrapped up competition at the Hokie Fall Invitational today in Blacksburg, Va. at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center on the Virginia Tech campus. At the tournament the ETSU faced players from Appalachian State, James Madison, Radford, Winthrop and Virginia Tech....


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers defeat Mocs, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team returned to Liberty Bell Field on Sunday afternoon to play host to the Chattanooga Mocs. The Buccaneers would take their first conference win in a 2-0 shut out over the Mocs. ETSU's record improves to 4-4-3 overall, 1-1-3 in the SoCon with the win, while UTC, who currently leads the conference standings, falls to 8-3-0, 4-2-0 with the loss....


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis at day two of Hokie Fall Invitational

Blacksburg, Va. (Oct. 9, 2004) - Sophomore Mariia Ilina (Kyiv, Ukraine) advanced to the finals in her singles bracket at the Hokie Fall Invitational. The tournament runs from Oct. 8-10 at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center on the Virginia Tech campus. At the tournament the East Tennessee State University women's tennis team faces players from Appalachian State, James Madison, Radford, Winthrop and Virginia Tech....


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies leads after two rounds at Franklin Street Partners Invitational

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2004) - Thanks to a second-straight, sub-70 round, East Tennessee State sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) holds a one-stroke lead on the individual leaderboard heading into Sunday's final round play in the Franklin Street Partners Invitational at the par-72 UNC Finley Golf Course....


Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball defeats UNC Greensboro, 3-2

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs volleyball team snapped a four-match losing streak, defeating UNC Greensboro 3-2 (30-27, 30-23, 18-30, 23-30, 15-11) Saturday afternoon from Fleming Gymnasium in Greensboro, N.C....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Buccaneer Cross Country competes at Furman Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's cross country team finished 14th at the Furman Invitational, Saturday from the Furman University Golf Course in Greenville, S.C. Junior Peter Dalton (Dublin, Ireland) paced the Buccaneer men's squad with a sixth-place finish while senior Jennifer Habbestad (Tampa, Fla.) finished 36th to lead the ETSU women's squad that had four individuals competing....


Women's Tennis

Ilina and Sherwood advance to semifinals In Hokie Fall Invitational

The East Tennessee State women's tennis team advanced Mariia Ilina (Kyiv, Ukraine) and Muriel Sherwood (Atlanta, Ga.) to the semifinals of their respective brackets in the first day of competition of the Hokie Fall Invitational. The tournament runs from Oct. 8-10 at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center on the Virginia Tech campus and features players from Appalachian State, East Tennessee State, James Madison, Radford, Winthrop and Virginia Tech....


Men's Golf

Davies one stroke off lead as ETSU men's golf opens play at Franklin Street Partners Invitational

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2004) - Sophomore Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) fired a career best 5-under-par 67 to power the East Tennessee State University men's golf team on the first day of play in the Franklin Street Partners Invitational Friday at the par-72 UNC Finley Golf Course....


Volleyball

Elon rallies for win over Lady Bucs Volleyball

ELON, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2004) - The Elon University volleyball team saw five players record double-digit kills and two players notch double-doubles as the team defeated Southern Conference foe East Tennessee State in a five-game match on Friday night. The Phoenix dropped the first two games 27-30, 21-30 before rebounding to win the next three 31-29, 30-19 and 15-9. ...


Men's Tennis

Posada in the main draw of Icy/Hot ITA All American Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2004) - The first day of main draw competition began Thursday at the ICY/HOT ITA All American Tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn. Sophomore Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) is the first Buccaneer since Gustavo Gomez in 2000 to advance to the main draw of an ITA national tournament. The main draw features 46 of the top 50 players in the preseason ITA singles rankings, who were automatic qualifiers for the final draw of 64....


Women's Soccer

ETSU and CofC End in 0-0 Deadlock

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (Oct. 7, 2004) - East Tennessee State and the College of Charleston fought back and forth for 110 minutes but no team could score a goal and the game ended in a 0-0 tie tonight in women's soccer action in front of 263 fans at Patriots Point Field in Mt. Pleasant, SC.The tie against the Cougars is the Bucs third tie in the last four games, and was the fifth time ETSU has gone into overtime this season....


Volleyball

Chattanooga volleyball downs Lady Bucs in five, win 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Oct. 6, 2004) - The Lady Bucs volleyball squad hosted in-state rival Chattanooga tonight at Brooks Gymnasium losing to the Lady Mocs in five (23-30, 27-30, 30-25, 30-23, 9-15). With the loss, ETSU drops to 2-13, 1-4 in Southern Conference competition, while UTC improves to 3-12, and a 1-4 SoCon record. Leading the way for ETSU was freshman Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Co.) who posted 18 kills hitting .255 for the night, while Lindsey Galloway paced...


Men's Tennis

Posada to compete in main draw of Icy/Hot ITA All American Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2004) - Sophomore Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) advanced to the main draw of the ICY/HOT ITA All American Tournament with a 6-1, 7-6 (3) win over Tony Haerle of Rice University Wednesday morning in Chattanooga, Tenn. Posada is the first Buccaneer since Gustavo Gomez in 2000 to advance to the main draw of an ITA national tournament....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf team captures title at Gamecock Classic

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 5, 2004) - For the second time in less than a year, the East Tennessee State University women's golf team has brought home a tournament title....


Men's Tennis

Posada moves forward in day two of qualifiers at Icy/Hot ITA All American Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2004) - Sophomore Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) advanced to the third round in the qualifiers of the ICY/HOT ITA All American Tournament Tuesday morning in Chattanooga, Tenn....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs lead after first round at Gamecock Classic

CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (Oct. 4, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's golf team shot a team total of 313 and currently leads by five strokes after first round play Monday at the Jacksonville State Gamecock Golf Classic, which is being held on the par-73, 5,995-yard Silver Lakes Golf Course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail....


Softball

Lady Bucs softball to hold clinic

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Oct. 4, 2004) - The ETSU softball squad will host a clinic on Oct. 9th giving area athletes the chance to train with the Lady Bucs softball staff and players. The clinic will take place at Metro-Kiwanis Park on the upper field with three sessions available....


Men's Tennis

The heat is on as Posada wins in day one of qualifiers at Icy/Hot ITA All American Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2004) - Sophomore Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) advanced to the second round in the qualifiers of the ICY/HOT ITA All American Tournament Monday morning in Chattanooga, Tenn. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs post strong effort, fall to Eagles 0-3

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Oct. 3, 2004) - The Lady Bucs volleyball squad hosted Southern Conference foe Georgia Southern today where the Eagles proved too strong, sweeping ETSU 3-0 (30-22, 30-21, 30-26). ETSU falls to 2-12, 1-2 in conference competition, while GSU improves to 7-4, with an undefeated 4-0 record in Southern Conference play this year....


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer women's soccer ties with Catamounts, 1-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2004) - The Buccaneers returned home after a five game road stretch and tied Southern Conference opponent the Western Carolina Catamounts 1-1 in a double overtime game on Sunday afternoon....


Men's Tennis

Insaurralde falls in third round of Icy/Hot ITA All American Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2004) - In day two of competition at the ICY/HOT ITA All American Tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn. ETSU sophomore Felix Insaurralde (Asunci�n, Paraguay) fell short of advancing to the qualifying round....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis concludes play at ETSU Fall Collegiate Classic

The East Tennessee State men's tennis team wrapped up play in the ETSU Fall Collegiate Classic on Saturday afternoon at the Liberty Bell tennis courts. ...


Women's Tennis

Buccaneer women's tennis prevails in final day of ETSU Fall Collegiate Classic Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team concluded competition in the 14th annual ETSU Fall Collegiate Tournament this afternoon at the ETSU tennis courts. ETSU women's team saw success in singles and doubles action throughout tournament play....


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis off to stellar start in day one of the ETSU Fall Tennis Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's tennis team kicked off the 14th annual ETSU Fall Tennis Tournament today at the ETSU tennis courts. This is the first competition that the 2004-05 women's tennis team will see prior to the start of the regular season in January....


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis finishes day one at ETSU Fall Collegiate Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team completed its first day of competition at the ETSU Fall Collegiate Classic on Friday afternoon at the Liberty Bell tennis courts....


Men's Tennis

Things heat up for ETSU men's tennis at Icy/Hot ITA All American Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team opened competition at the ICY/HOT ITA All American Tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn. today with two pre-qualifying matches by sophomore Felix Insaurralde (Asunci�n, Paraguay)....


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer drops heartbreaker to Georgia Southern in OT, 2-1

STATESBORO, Ga. (Oct. 1, 2004) - Georgia Southern's Jenni Boykin's goal just 1:24 into the first overtime proved to be the game winner as Georgia Southern defeated East Tennessee State 2-1 in Southern Conference women's soccer action at Eagle Field Friday afternoon....


Volleyball

Davidson to offer live stats for Lady Bucs volleyball

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2004) - The Lady Bucs volleyball squad will travel to Davidson, N.C. tonight continuing Southern Conference competition in the mid-week match-up. ETSU enters tonight's with a 2-10, 1-1 Southern Conference record while the Wildcats are 4-13, 1-1 in conference play. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis prepares to host fall tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's tennis team will be hosting the 14h annual ETSU Tennis Fall Collegiate Class....


Volleyball

Davidson slides past Lady Bucs 3-2

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2004) - After dropping the first two games of the match, the Davidson volleyball squad clawed its way back for a 3-2 (28-30, 27-30, 30-28, 30-22, 15-9) victory over East Tennessee State Thursday evening in Belk Arena. The win was the second in a row for the Wildcats (5-13, 2-1 SoCon) and fifth in the last six meetings with ETSU (2-11, 1-2)....


General News

ETSU Athletic Department announces redesign of www.ETSUBucs.com

The East Tennessee State athletic department unveiled their redesigned athletic department website, www.ETSUBucs.com, Wednesday morning. The website has undergone several changes in order to become more informative to Buccaneer fans as well as the local community and others with interest in ETSU Athletics....


Football

A look back at East Tennessee State Football

The East Tennessee State football team played their last game on Nov. 22, 2003 against The Citadel. It was a game that was typical of the Buccaneer football team, not giving up until the final second was off the clock, as Jonathan Godfrey split the uprights with a 22-yard field goal, giving the Bucs an emotional 16-13 victory. It was a fitting end for the program that won 341 games over 80 seasons and provided ETSU fans with countless memories throughout the years....


Softball

Softball with strong performance at Charlotte fall tournament

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 25, 2004) - The Lady Bucs softball squad began their fall season last weekend competing in the Charlotte Fall Tournament. With games versus host Charlotte and fellow Southern Conference competitor Furman, ETSU planned to use the weekend to see how the newcomers and veterans worked together as well as what to focus on for the upcoming 2005 spring season....


Softball

Softball releases 2004-2005 schedule, kicks off fall competition

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sep. 23, 2004) - Head Lady Bucs softball coach Amy Fuller has announced the release of the 2004-2005 schedule beginning with fall competition this weekend at the Charlotte Fall Tournament....


Softball

Buccaneer Spotlight

For those of you who have seen her play, you know Janine Sprague is one fiery, intense and severely concentrated softball player. Every step, every at bat, every fly ball is the most important play in her softball career. From Hillsborough, N.C., Sprague has already amassed both school and conference honors as well as numerous records on the Lady Bucs all-time charts. ...


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs finish third at Unlimited Potential Bay Tree Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (September 26, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's golf team picked up where it left off a year ago, finishing third on the team leaderboard at the Unlimited Potential Bay Tree Classic Sunday at the Bay Tree Golf Plantation. It was the first event of the 2004-05 season for the Lady Bucs....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs still in second place after two rounds at the Unlimited Potential Bay Tree Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (September 25, 2004) - East Tennessee State freshman golfer Natalia Giraldo (Cali, Columbia) posted an even-par 72 and junior Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) collected her second-straight 1-over 73, as the two women players finished tied for third on the individual leaderboard after two rounds of play in the Unlimited Potential Bay Tree Classic Saturday at the Bay Tree Golf Plantation....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs just two strokes off the lead at Unlimited Potential Bay Tree Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2004) - Junior Ashley Barton (Seffner, Fla.) posted a 1-over-par 73 and freshman Natalia Giraldo (Cali, Columbia) made her collegiate debut with a 2-over 74, as the East Tennessee State University women's golf team finished two strokes off the lead Friday after one round of play in the Unlimited Potential Bay Tree Classic at the Bay Tree Golf Plantation. ...


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf set to open season this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's golf team will open its 2004-05 season this weekend at the Unlimited Potential Bay Tree Classic, which will be played Friday through Sunday at the Bay Tree Golf Plantation in North Myrtle Beach, S.C....


Men's Tennis

Buccaneer Men's Tennis finishes play in Southern Intercollegiate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team concluded play Sunday afternoon in the 37th annual Southern Intercollegiate Championships Friday from the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga....


Men's Tennis

Posada advances to quarterfinals of Southern Intercollegiate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2004) - East Tennessee State sophomore Oscar Posada (Valencia, Valenzuela) advanced to the quarterfinals of the Division I singles bracket in the 37th annual Southern Intercollegiate Championships Saturday from the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga....


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis completes day one of Southern Intercollegiate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2004) - East Tennessee State men's tennis opened play in the 37th annual Southern Intercollegiate Championships Friday from the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga. ...


Men's Tennis

Men's tennis gears up for Southern Intercollegiate Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 23, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University men's tennis team will participate in their first fall tournament this weekend. The 37th annual Southern Intercollegiate Championships will be hosted by The University of Georgia at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. This year's field consists of 27 teams and 151 players. ...


Men's Tennis

Posada breaks into ITA rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2004) - After a stellar first season with the Buccaneers, Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) has been selected by the ITA to the 105th slot in the ITA National Preseason Singles Rankings. Posada is the first Buccaneer player to rank nationally in singles since Gustavo Gomez in 2000. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs down Western Carolina in five

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sept. 25, 2004) - The ETSU Volleyball team improved to 2-10, 1-1 in Southern Conference play today with a 3-2 win over Western Carolina (30-24, 25-30, 30-20, 22-30, 15-4). The loss sends the Catamounts to 4-6, 1-1 in conference action for the year. Leading the way for the Bucs was Jennifer Sartor (Toronto, Canada.) who tallied 16 kills and a .325 hitting percentage in the win. Kellyn Thaut led the Catamounts with 30 kills hitting .371 with 16 digs for the match. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs Volleyball falls to Appalachian State in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sept. 24, 2004) - The Lady Bucs volleyball team opened their home season tonight at Brooks Gymnasium falling to the Appalachian State Mountaineers 2-3 (30-20, 33-31, 22-30, 17-30, 8-15). With the loss, ETSU falls to 1-10, 0-1 SoCon for the season while the Mountaineers improve to 8-5, 1-0 in SoCon play. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball begins Southern Conference competition

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sept. 23, 2004) - The ETSU volleyball team (1-9, 0-0 SoCon) will open conference play this weekend as they host Appalachian State (7-5, 0-0 SoCon) on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and then welcome the Western Carolina Catamounts (3-5, 0-0 SoCon) to Johnson City on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Both matches will be played in Brooks Gymnasium, the home of Lady Bucs volleyball. This weekend is also Alumni Weekend for the Lady Bucs. The festivities will include an alumni match versus the current Bucs on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. as well as recognition for those alumni in attendance at this weekend's matches. ...


Volleyball

Sartor earns All-Tournament Team honors

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Sept. 20, 2004) - While competing at the Mortar Board Premier, hosted by Purdue University last weekend, Jennifer Sartor (Toronto, Canada) was honored with a place on the All-Tournament Team comprised of participants from Kentucky, Purdue, Central Michigan and ETSU. The announcement marks the second week in the row a member of the Lady Bucs squad has been honored with tournament accolades. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs conclude play at Mortar Board Premier with five-game thriller versus Central Michigan

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Sept. 18, 2004) - The Lady Bucs volleyball squad squared off with host Purdue in the morning match-up at the Mortar Board Premier today. The Boilermaker offensive proved too powerful for ETSU as they took the match 3-0 (12-30, 22-30, 16-30). Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Co.) managed eight kills while setter Brittany Kessel (Libertyville, Ill.) added 23 assists in the loss. In their final match of the day, ETSU fell to Central Michigan 3-2 (30-28, 30-15, 28-30, 23-30, 7-15) to fall to 1-9 on the year. Sara Scandiffio (Purcellville, Va.) paced ETSU with 14 kills against the Chippewas while Kiselich and Karen Freeburg (New Castle, Ind.) added 10 kills each in the loss. ...


Volleyball

Wildcats and Bucs face off at Mortar Board Premier

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Sept. 17, 2004) - The East Tennessee State volleyball squad fell to 1-7 on the year with a 0-3 loss at the hands of the Kentucky Wildcats tonight in opening round action of the Mortar Board Premier (26-30, 21-30, 27-30). Paced by 14 kills from Sarah Spinner, UK improves to 6-2 thus far in 2004 with the victory over the Lady Bucs. ETSU freshman Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Co.) continued her dominate freshman campaign posting a .400 hitting percentage with 11 kills and three block assists for the match....


Women's Basketball

Women's basketball visits Johnson City Children's Hospital

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sept 24, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's basketball team visited the Johnson City Children's Hospital on Thursday as part of the ETSU athletic department community service efforts for 2004-2005. Assistant Coach Kim Dowell and six of the Lady Bucs visited with patients at the Children's Hospital as well as the intensive care unit....


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer soccer ends in 2-2 tie with Bulldogs

Charleston, S.C. (Sept. 26, 2004) � ETSU (3-3-1, 0-0-1 SoCon) and The Citadel (2-5-1, 0-1-1 SoCon) ended their game Sunday in a double overtime draw with a score of 2-2 at Johnson Hagood Stadium. It was the first SoCon match of the season for the Buccaneers. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Cross Country teams compete at Lou Onesty Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2004) - The East Tennessee State women's cross country team finished seventh while the men's squad placed 10th at the Lou Onesty Invitational Saturday morning from Panaorama Farms in Charlottesville, Va. William and Mary won the men's team championship while host Virginia won the women's team title. ...


Volleyball

Catch Lady Bucs volleyball via the web

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Sept. 16, 2004) - The ETSU volleyball squad travels to West Lafayette, Ind. to compete at the Mortar Board Premier hosted by Purdue University this weekend where fans will be able to keep up with competition via the Purdue Athletics Website. ETSU will face Central Michigan University Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. and will face Purdue (11:00 a.m.) and Kentucky (5:00 p.m.) on Saturday. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball set for Mortar Board Premier

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2004) - The ETSU volleyball squad will travel to Purdue University to compete in the Mortar Board Premier tournament this weekend along with host Purdue, Central Michigan University and Kentucky. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer falls to Radford in last minute tally, 1-0

RADFORD, Va. (Sept. 16, 2004) - Senior Highlander Nikki Porter scored in the 83rd minute to lift Radford (4-3) to a 1-0 victory over East Tennessee State (3-3) Thursday evening at Patrick D. Cupp Memorial Stadium. ...


General News

Hurricane Ivan affects ETSU athletic schedules

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2004) - Due to the anticipation of severe weather conditions created from the approach of Hurricane Ivan, the following changes have been made in East Tennessee State's athletic schedules. ...


Men's Golf

Tennessee sweeps team, individual honors at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 12, 2004) - Tennessee's Philip Pettitt may be a freshman, but he certainly looked like a savvy veteran in the final round of his first collegiate event Sunday at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges. ...


Volleyball

Kiselich earns All-Tournament Team honors

Richmond, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2004) - In just her second full weekend of collegiate competition, freshman middle blocker Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Co.) was voted to the Nike/Comfort Suites Classic All-Tournament Team late Saturday afternoon. The team consisted of players from all schools participating in weekend competition including Eastern Kentucky, Lipscomb, Evansville and ETSU. Kiselich posted 30 kills for the weekend helping lead ETSU to their first win of 2004. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer beats Jacksonville State in double overtime, 4-3

ATLANTA, Ga. (Sept. 12, 2004) - Freshman Keri Dusch's (Virginia Beach, Va.) first goal as a Buccaneer clinched ETSU's victory in double overtime against Jacksonville State University on Sunday in the second day of the GSU Marriott Invitational with a 4-3 final....


Men's Golf

Kim, Oklahoma take lead at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 11, 2004) - Oklahoma's Anthony Kim ended his freshman season as winner of the Phil Mickelson Award, which is given annually to the nation's top freshman player. Now a sophomore, Kim picked up where he left off Saturday at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs falter in thrilling five-game match versus Evansville

Richmond, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2004) - In their first match of Saturday action in the Nike/Comfort Suites Invitational the ETSU Lady Bucs fell 2-3 in a thrilling five-game match with University of Evansville (32-30, 1930, 27-30, 32-30, 10-15). Leading the way for the Bucs was Sara Scandiffio (Purcellville, Va.) posting 18 kills adding seven digs for the morning match. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs sweep Lipscomb for first win of 2004

Richmond, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2004) - In Saturday action at the Nike/Comfort Suites Invitational the Lady Bucs posted their first win of the 2004 season defeating Lipscomb 3-0 (30-22, 30-24, 31-29) behind stellar play from freshman Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Co.) who posted 12 kills for ETSU in the sweep. In their first match of the day, ETSU fell 2-3 in a thrilling five-game match with the University of Evansville (32-30, 1930, 27-30, 32-30, 10-15). Leading the way for the Bucs was Sara Scandiffio (Purcellville, Va.) posting 18 kills while adding seven digs for the morning match. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's hoops team visits Children's Hospital at JCMC

JOHNSON CITY Sept. 10, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team took time to visit with patients at the Children's Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center on Friday. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs face Eastern Kentucky, fall in four games

Richmond, Ky. (Sep. 10, 2004) - Despite 14 kills from junior Sara Scandiffio (Purcellville, Va.), the ETSU volleyball squad lost its fifth match of the season at the hands of the Eastern Kentucky Colonel's (19-30, 30-27, 24-30, 18-30) tonight in opening round action at the Nike/Comfort Suites Invitational in Richmond, Ky. The Lady Bucs fall to 0-5 on the season while EKU improves to 6-1 on the year. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU soccer falls to Georgia State in day one of the GSU Marriott Invitational

ATLANTA, Ga. (Sept. 10, 2004) - Junior defender Jacque Redman scored the game-winning goal to lift Georgia State to a 3-0 victory over East Tennessee State in the first round of the Georgia State University Marriott Invitational on Friday, Sept. 10 at Silverbacks Park....


Men's Golf

Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges boasts impressive field once again

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 8, 2004) - In its previous six 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. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU men again part of ESPN Bracket Buster Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2004) - It was announced Wednesday that for the second straight season, the East Tennessee State University men's basketball team has been selected to participate in the ESPN Bracket Buster Saturday on Feb. 19, 2005. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs softball changes practice times

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sep. 7, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University softball office has announced that walk on tryouts for the 2004-2005 Lady Bucs softball squad will be changed to Friday at 2:00 p.m. due to inclement weather in the area today. ...


Volleyball

Wolfpack offense proves dominant over Lady Bucs volleyball squad

Raleigh, N. C. (Sept. 7, 2004) - The Lady Bucs volleyball squad traveled across western North Carolina to face the NC State Wolfpack in non-conference action today where ETSU fell 0-3 (22-30, 20-30, 27-30). Freshman outside hitter Emily Bertrand and junior middle blocker Adeola Kosoko recorded 14 and 11 kills respectively to lead NC State at Reynolds Coliseum. The win moved the Wolfpack to 4-1 on the season, while the Buccaneers fell to 0-4. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer soccer hosts clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team in cooperation with the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department held a soccer clinic this past Saturday at the ETSU Nave Center. ...


Women's Soccer

Buccaneer soccer tops Bulldogs, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 6, 2004) - Rebecca Murray's (Franklin, Tenn.) goal early in the second half gave the Bucs the 1-0 victory over the Bulldogs on Monday night at Liberty Bell Field....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Buccaneer men picked to finish third, women selected seventh in SoCon preseason cross-country poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2004) -- The East Tennessee State men's cross-country team was selected to finish third in the conference while the women's team was picked seventh in the SoCon preseason poll, released Monday from the league offices in Spartanburg, S.C. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs conclude play at Mizuno/Auburn challenge

Auburn, Ala. (Sep. 4, 2004) - The East Tennessee State volleyball squad suffered a 3-0 (30-22, 30-16, 30-22) setback at the hands of the Iowa State Cyclones this morning in the second of three matches for the Bucs at the Mizuno/Auburn Challenge. Iowa State improved to 2-0 in the tournament in Saturday's first match where Katie Kruenegel led ISU with 11 kills while Katie Jessen had eight kills and 14 digs. Sara Scandiffio (Purcellville, Va.) led ETSU with nine kills and 10 digs. ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU women take fifth, men finish seventh at Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2004) - In their first meet of the 2004 season, the East Tennessee State women's cross-country team finished fifth while the men's team placed seventh at the Festival in the Fields, hosted by Virginia Tech Saturday morning in Blacksburg, Va. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs volleyball to host alumni weekend

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sep. 3, 2004) - Head volleyball coach Lindsey Devine and the 2004 ETSU volleyball squad would like to announce Alumni Weekend to be held Sep. 24-25 for all Lady Bucs volleyball alumni. The two-day event will be highlighted with two home volleyball matches, both Southern Conference competitions, versus Appalachian State (Sep. 24, 7pm) and Western Carolina (Sep. 25, 2pm), as well as various activities around campus. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball collides with SEC powerhouse Auburn in season opener

Auburn, Ala. (Sep. 3, 2004) - The East Tennessee State volleyball squad opened their season this evening against SEC powerhouse Auburn at the Mizuno/Auburn challenge with a 3-0 loss at the hands of the Tigers. AU freshman Whitney Jacob put a kill down the line off of a pass from classmate Jordan Elliott to get the season started and then also hammered home the final kill in game three. The Tigers won 30-25, 30-28, 30-23, marking the first time since the 2000 season that AU has opened the season with a victory. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Women's Soccer falls to Tennessee Tech, 2-1

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (September 3, 2004) - With two goals in the final nine minutes, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles came from behind to defeat the visiting East Tennessee State Buccaneers 2-1 on Friday....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Buccaneer Cross Country opens 2004 season at Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2004) - The East Tennessee State cross country squads will compete in their first meet of the 2004 season Saturday morning as they travel to the Festival in the Fields at the Virginia Tech Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Va....


General News

ETSU basketball season tickets on sale Sept. 7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2004) - Season tickets for the 2004-05 East Tennessee State University men's and women's basketball seasons will go on sale to the general public at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Ticket office hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ...


Softball

Softball kicks off year with community service efforts

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sep. 2, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University women's softball squad will start the 2004-2005 season with a community service project at Girls Inc. this afternoon. The first of five installments with the organization this fall, the Lady Bucs will visit the center for an hour long activity session which will include teaching various aspects of softball and playing games with the participants of the program. ...


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball begins 2004 campaign, prepares for Auburn

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sep. 2, 2004) - The Lady Bucs volleyball squad will begin the 2004 season tomorrow when they travel to Auburn, Ala. to face the host Tigers in the Mizuno/Auburn Challenge. ETSU will also face Iowa State and Birmingham Southern at the two-day event to conclude on Saturday. ...


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer gives back to the community with soccer clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 1, 2004) - This past weekend, the East Tennessee State University women's soccer team held a soccer clinic at the Unicoi County Family YMCA in Erwin....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer blanks Winthrop Eagles in season opener, 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (August 29, 2004) - Despite the unfavorable elements, 158 fans came out to support the East Tennessee State University women's soccer team in their first regular season home game against the Winthrop Eagles at Liberty Bell Field on Sunday afternoon....


Volleyball

Southern Conference preseason volleyball poll announced

SPARTANBURG, SC (Aug. 26, 2004) - The Southern Conference volleyball preseason poll as voted by the head volleyball coach from all SoCon schools have selected College of Charleston to win the 2004 regular season championship, it was announced today. The coaches also selected 12 players to the preseason all-league team, including the 2003 freshman of the year and two returning all-conference picks. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs basketball releases 2004-2005 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Aug. 25, 2004) - East Tennessee State University head women's basketball coach Karen Kemp has announced the release of the 2004-05 Lady Bucs basketball schedule. Highlighted with visits from Southeastern Conference foe Mississippi State and defending Atlantic-10 champion Temple University, the Lady Bucs schedule will also feature 10 home games versus Southern Conference competitors during the '04-'05 season. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer holds annual media day

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (August 25, 2004) - With their first regular season home game this weekend, the 2004 Buccaneer soccer team hosted it's annual media day at it's practice field located behind the Center for Physical Activity on the ETSU campus....


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer holds Johnson City Park and Recreation clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 24, 2004) - This past Saturday, the 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. ...


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer slated to finish fifth in SoCon preseason poll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (August 24, 2004) - The Southern Conference women's soccer coaches have announced the women's soccer preseason poll today, as selected by the conference's head coaches. The coaches also selected 13 players to the preseason all-league team, including 10 all-conference picks from 2003. ...


Women's Soccer

ETSU Women's Soccer Blank VMI 8-0 in Exhibition

LEXINGTON, Va. (Aug. 22, 2004) - ETSU forwards Erin Ashton (New Bern, N.C.) and Rebecca Murray (Franklin, Tenn.) each scored two goals and notched two assists in an 8-0 exhibition win over VMI Sunday afternoon at Patchin Field. ...


Softball

Lady Bucs softball welcomes new assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (August 20, 2004) - East Tennessee State softball coach Amy Fuller has announced the hiring of Blake Miller as the newest member of the Lady Bucs coaching staff. Miller, a graduate of University of North Carolina Pembroke and more recently receiving his master's of business administration from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Col., brings professional and international playing experience to ETSU. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU dedicates new Warren-Greene Golf Center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 19, 2004) - At a 5 p.m. "tee time" today, the dedication ceremony for the new Warren-Greene Golf Center at East Tennessee State University honored the achievements of three men who have made significant contributions to the ETSU golf program. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs volleyball holds annual media day

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (August 17, 2004) - With preseason underway for the 2004 Buccaneer volleyball squad the team's annual media day was held today in Brooks Gymnasium. With press from around the Tri-Cities area present, Head Coach Lindsey Devine and senior Karen Freeburg (New Castle, Ind.) answered questions and gave insight for expectations of the upcoming season. ...


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

Truman and Ricciardi Earn USTCA All-Academic Honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 17, 2004) - The National Collegiate Division I Track Coaches Association announced today that senior Kristin Truman (Johnson City, Tenn.) and freshman Anna Marie Ricciardi (Canfield, Ohio) were named to the 2004 All-Academic Track and Field Team based on her academic and athletic performances. ...


Women's Soccer

Bucs start the year off and running

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2004) - The East Tennessee State University Soccer team started the year off to a good start this morning as they began their fitness testing....


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies helps Europe to victory at Palmer Cup

BALLYBUNION, IRELAND (Aug. 9, 2004) - East Tennessee State University sophomore Rhys Davies (Brigend, Wales) won three out of his four matches over the weekend, helping the European team to a 14.5 to 9.5 victory over the United States in the Palmer Cup presented by Monster, a Ryder Cup-style competition played Aug. 6-7 at the Ballybunion Golf Club in County Kerry, Ireland. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU's Davies helps Europe to early lead at Palmer Cup

BALLYBUNION, IRELAND (Aug. 6, 2004) - East Tennessee State University sophomore Rhys Davies (Brigend, Wales) won twice on Friday, helping the European team to an early lead over the United States in the Palmer Cup presented by Monster, a Ryder Cup-style competition being played this weekend at the Ballybunion Golf Club in County Kerry, Ireland. ...


Men's Basketball

Bartow releases 2004-05 men's basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 6, 2004) - East Tennessee State University men's basketball coach Murry Bartow released the Buccaneers' 2004-05 hoops schedule on Friday, a slate that includes 14 home games, a visit from Western Athletic Conference foe Fresno State, and trips to Southeastern Conference opponent Alabama and in-state rival Memphis. ...


Men's Basketball

Wadood, Fields to play professionally in Spain

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 5, 2004) - Former East Tennessee State University men's basketball standouts Jerald Fields (Gainesville, Fla.) and Zakee Wadood (Lonoke, Ark.) have announced that they will continue their playing careers in Spain later this year. The two signed professional contracts in July and will soon cross the Atlantic Ocean to begin preparation for the upcoming season. ...


Baseball

Buccaneer Baseball adds Jonathan Stoudt to recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 3, 2004) - East Tennessee State baseball head coach Tony Skole announced Tuesday that 2004 Atlanta Journal Constitution Cobb County (Ga.) Pitcher of the Year Jonathan Stoudt (Marietta, Ga.) has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Buccaneers beginning in the 2005 season....


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

ETSU alumni Berry reaches Olympic 'B' Standard

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 3, 2004) - East Tennessee State University track and field and cross country alumni Catherine Berry reached the Olympic 'B' Standard (15:20.45) in the 5,000m at the IAAF Grand Prix II meet in Heusden, Belgium this past weekend....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU alumni Berry reaches Olympic 'B' Standard

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 3, 2004) - East Tennessee State University track and field and cross country alumni Catherine Berry reached the Olympic 'B' Standard (15:20.45) in the 5,000m at the IAAF Grand Prix II meet in Heusden, Belgium this past weekend....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis Announces Signing of Sherwood for 2004-05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 30, 2004) - East Tennessee State women's tennis head coach Steve Brooks announced that Muriel Sherwood has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Bucs for the 2004-05 season. ...


General News

ETSU Athletics announces new ticket office phone number

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 28, 2004) - East Tennessee State University Director of Athletic Business Operations Adam Walton announced Wednesday that the Buccaneer ticket office phone number has been changed to (423) 439-ETSU (3878), effective immediately....


General News

ETSU student-athletes participate in SoCon Student-Athlete Leadership Institute

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2004) - East Tennessee State University student-athletes Joshua Gibson , Holly Moring and Brooke Wilhoit , as well as strength coach Lee Morrow and academic counseling coordinator Amerika Grewal participated in the Southern Conference's Student-Athlete Leadership Institute July 23-25 in Black Mountain, N.C. ...


General News

Southern Conference releases annual Academic Honor Roll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 23, 2004) - 56 East Tennessee State University student-athletes were named to the 2003-04 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll, released Thursday from the league offices in Spartanburg, S.C. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball looks to shine in 2004

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 20, 2004) - With one full year at the helm of the East Tennessee State Lady Bucs volleyball squad, head coach Lindsey Devine propels the rebuilding process into the 2004 season with sights of continued success and victories in the Bucs path. With just one senior headlining the roster this year, Devine will look for incoming freshmen and veteran sophomore and junior competitors to help continue the precedented success surrounding the ETSU program. ...


Volleyball

Lady Bucs Volleyball Finalizes 2004 Roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 15, 2004) - East Tennessee State University head volleyball coach Lindsey Devine has finalized the 2004 roster with the addition of Brittany Kessel (Lake Barrington, Ill.) to the team, it was announced today. Kessel, a transfer student-athlete from Kent State University, will add depth and experience to the 2004 Lady Bucs squad bringing a solid volleyball background to ETSU. ...


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

Track and Field and Cross Country Adds Hunter For 2004-05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 15, 2004) - East Tennessee State University cross country and track and field assistant coach Michelle Byrne announced today that Maggie Hunter (Roanoke, Va.) will join the Buccaneer squad for the 2004-05 season. ...


Baseball

Nick Crowe to play baseball for ETSU next season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 14, 2004) - Former Science Hill High School and University of Tennessee standout Nick Crowe (Johnson City, Tenn.) has transferred to East Tennessee State for his senior season, Buccaneer head baseball coach Tony Skole announced on Wednesday afternoon....


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

ETSU Track & Field Alumni Have Showing in Olympic Trials

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 14, 2004) - Three alumni from East Tennessee State University's track and field program Catherine Berry , Taneisha Robinson-Scanlon , and Zach Whitmarsh have qualified to compete in the Olympic Trials for their respective countries....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs sign Swedish golf star Ringdahl

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 10, 2004) - East Tennessee State University women's golf coach Stefanie Reynolds announced Saturday that Swedish golf standout Maria Ringdahl has signed a letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2004-05 season. ...


Baseball

Josh Kite signs contract with Cleveland Indians

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 6, 2004) - Former East Tennessee State left-handed pitcher Josh Kite (Greeneville, Tenn.) recently signed a professional contract with Major League Baseball's Cleveland Indians. Kite is currently pitching for the Burlington Indians in the rookie-level Appalachian League....


Baseball

Caleb Moore wins NCAA batting average and doubles crowns

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 1, 2004) -- East Tennessee State junior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) led all Division I players in batting average and doubles in 2004 as the NCAA released final statistics on Thursday. Moore hit .455 this past season while slugging 31 doubles (.60 per game). ...