Men's Golf

Shaw helps Europeans reclaim Palmer Cup

IRVINE, Scotland (June 27, 2008) - Former ETSU All-American Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) teamed with Jonathan Caldwell to defeat American's Derek Fathauer and Chesson Hadley, helping Europe to a sweep of the United States during Friday morning's four-ball matches in the Palmer Cup presented by Monster at the Glasgow Golf Club....


General News

S.P.E.C. to host its Strength and Conditioning Symposium in August

The Sports Performance Enhancement Consortium (S.P.E.C.) and ETSU Athletic Department is proud to announce the dates to its annual Strength and Conditioning Symposium for Medical Professions. This two-day event will take place August 1st and 2nd at the Millennium Centre, in Johnson City, Tenn....


Men's Golf

Shaw, Europeans currently trail after day one at Palmer Cup

IRVINE, Scotland (June 26, 2008) - Former ETSU All-American Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) and his European teammates began playing Thursday in the Palmer Cup presented by Monster at Glasgow Golf Club Gailes Links. After play in the morning four-ball sessions and the afternoon singles matches, the United State currently leads 6.5 to 5.5 in this Ryder Cup-style team competition which matches the best collegiate players from the U.S. and Europe....


Baseball

Skole adds another to 2008-09 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 24, 2008) - ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have added another player to their 2008-09 recruiting class, signing Cody Bentley (Pound, Va.)....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf posts impressive academic numbers in 2008

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 23, 2008) - Having earned a program record 20th trip to the NCAAs and a Top 20 ranking this past season, the ETSU men's golf team accomplished great things on the course. However, the team replicated those successes in the classroom as well. ...


Softball

THEN AND NOW: A look back at two ETSU alums

When it comes to connecting the ETSU and Virginia Tech softball programs there is more in common than a couple hour drive to Blacksburg, Va....


Women's Tennis

ETSU's tennis star Olya Batsula nominated by the Atlantic Sun for NCAA Women of the Year Award

Olya Batsula, a senior on ETSU women's tennis team this past spring, has been chosen by the Atlantic Sun Conference to be the A-Sun nominee for the 18th Annual NCAA Women of the Year Award....


Women's Soccer

ETSU's women's soccer team shatter records in the classroom

Coming off its most successful season in school history the East Tennessee State University women's soccer team continued to show its character off the field earning a 3.45 team grade-point average this past spring. The Lady Bucs named 18 of its 22 student-athletes to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll, 12 to the Dean's list, and had two players earn a GPA of 4.0...


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer builds success in the summer

The East Tennessee State University women's soccer team looks to build on a successful 2007 season in the upcoming months, however many Buccaneer student-athletes are already taking that next step. Here's a quick look on how some of the players are performing this summer. ...


General News

Three Buccaneer student-athletes named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award Winners

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 11, 2008) - ETSU had three Buccaneer student-athletes from two different sports earn 2008 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards on Wednesday. TaRonda Wiles (Danville, Va.), Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) and Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) were honored this prestigious award....


General News

ETSU's "Red Dress Event" Receives Silver Award by NACMA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 11, 2008) - The National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) selected its 2007-08 award winners earlier this week, and ETSU received the silver award for the women's basketball single-day attendance promotion....


General News

ETSU reaches 10-year, $5 million agreement with Coca-Cola

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2008) - East Tennessee State University announced in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that it has reached a campus-wide agreement with Coca-Cola for exclusive pouring rights in excess of $5 million. The contract begins July 1....


Men's Golf

Shaw continues to add hardware to his collection; named All-American by Golfweek

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2008) - For the second time in as many days senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) has been able to add to his All-American hardware collection. On Tuesday afternoon Golfweek released its 2008 All-American list and Shaw was selected to the Second Team....


Men's Golf

Shaw receives GCAA PING All-American honors

NORMAN, Okla. (June 9, 2008) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) helped guide the ETSU men's golf team to its 20th NCAA Championship appearance last month and on Monday afternoon, Shaw was one of 10 Division I golfers to receive PING Second Team All-American honors, which was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America....


Baseball

Hoilman Named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2008) - First baseman Paul Hoilman (Johnson City, Tenn.) was selected to the "Louisville Slugger" Freshman All-American Team announced Collegiate Baseball News Wednesday afternoon....


Women's Tennis

ETSU's women's tennis makes history in 2008

After finishing the season with a 14-10 overall record, and reaching the Atlantic Sun conference finals for the third consecutive season, the East Tennessee State University women's tennis team continued to make history this week earning its highest final rankings in school history, according to the ITA. ...


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

Knox caps off stellar career by receiving All-Mideast Region honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2008) - Red-shirt senior Jenny Knox (Connelly Springs, N.C.) enjoyed an outstanding outdoor track and field career for the ETSU Buccaneers and on Tuesday afternoon the North Carolina native capped off a stellar season by receiving All-Mideast Region accolades, which was announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. ...


General News

ETSU student-athletes continue to raise the bar in the classroom

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2008) - ETSU student-athletes continued to raise the bar both on and off the court during the 2007-08 season....


Men's Golf

Good news, bad news day for ETSU men's golf at NCAAs

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (May 31, 2008) - While he didn't get to play with his teammates in the final round of the NCAA Championships, ETSU senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) was still able to experience the next best thing - making the cut as one of six individual qualifiers whose teams did not make the Top 15 cut....


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

Knox improves on time, but now awaits hearing for at-large bid to Nationals

FAYETTVILLE, Ark. (May 31, 2008) - Red-shirt senior Jenny Knox (Connelly Springs, N.C.) may not have been one of the top five runners to finish in the 100-meter dash finals Saturday evening from the 2008 Mideast Regional; however, she kept the door open for a possible at-large bid to next month's NCAA Championships by improving on her time from the John McDonnell Field located on the University of Arkansas' campus....


Men's Golf

Weather postpones play at NCAA Championships

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (May 30, 2008) - The ETSU men's golf team was prepared to do all it could to play Saturday during the NCAA Championships. However, this probably wasn't what the Bucs had in mind....


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

Knox advances into 100m final; ETSU's 4x100 relay team falls short at Mideast Regional

FAYETTVILLE, Ark. (May 30, 2008) - A year ago Jenny Knox (Connelly Springs, N.C.) felt like a small fish in a big pond at the Mideast Regional; however, the red-shirt senior used the extra season of experience to her advantage and cruised her way into tomorrow's final of the 100m dash on Friday at the 2008 Regional, hosted by the University of Arkansas at John McDonnell Field....


Men's Golf

ETSU within reach of cut line heading into third round

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (May 29, 2008) - The ETSU men's golf team improved on its first round score by 13 strokes and moved up three spots on the team leaderboard during Thursday's second round action in the NCAA Championships at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex's Kampen Course....


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

ETSU track and field gears up for Mideast Regional

FAYETTVILLE, Ark. (May 29, 2008) - With a bid to next month's NCAA Track and Field Nationals on the line, a handful of ETSU athletes will look to showcase their strongest performances of the season this Friday when they compete in the 2008 Mideast Regional, hosted by the University of Arkansas at John McDonnell Field....


Men's Golf

Bucs struggle on day one at NCAAs, currently stand 22nd

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (May 28, 2008) - On a day when the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex's Kampen Course made life miserable for the nation's best collegiate men's golf teams, the ETSU Buccaneers were unable to buck the trend...


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf set for start of NCAA Championships

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (May 27, 2008) � Making a program record 20th trip to the NCAAs, the 16th-ranked ETSU men's golf team hopes its third straight trip to the championships yield a chance to play during the weekend and contend for the national title. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU's Olivares plays at 1:30 pm Friday

TULSA, Okla. (May 23, 2008) - Fresh off his impressive win over the nation's 42nd ranked player Ruben Gonzales (Illinois), junior All-American Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) returns to action this afternoon when he faces Tennessee's J.P. Smith (ranked No. 24) at 1:30 p.m. EST from the Michael D. Case Tennis Center, located on the University of Tulsa's campus. ...


Men's Tennis

Olivares' title run comes to an end in the Round of 16

TULSA, Okla. (May 23, 2008) - All good things must come to an end. ...


General News

ETSU selected for NCAA Excellence in Diversity Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 22, 2008) - ETSU has been selected by the NCAA to receive the 2007-08 Diversity in Athletics Award....


Baseball

Russell and Hoilman named to All-Conference Teams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team had two players named to the Atlantic Sun All-Conference Teams, announced on Tuesday by the conference office....


Men's Tennis

SWEET SUCCESS! Olivares ousts Gonzales to advance into Friday's Round of 16

TULSA, Okla. (May 22, 2008) - Junior Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) has built an impressive resume in 2008 and on Thursday the ETSU men's tennis sensation can add to the list of accomplishments after knocking off Ruben Gonzales (Illinois) to advance into tomorrow's round of 16. Olivares won a three-set thriller over the nation's 42nd ranked player, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 from the Michael D. Case Tennis Center, located on the University of Tulsa's campus....


Men's Tennis

Olivares advances to Round of 32 with win over Cojanu, 7-5, 6-1

TULSA, Okla. (May 21, 2008) - To be selected as one of the top 64 players in the country and compete at the NCAA men's singles championships is quite an honor; however, to become only the second player in school history to win a match and advance to the field of 32 is a much bigger accomplishment....


Women's Tennis

Batsula selected for the national Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2008) - ETSU women's tennis standout Olya Batsula (Minsk, Belarus) was selected for the national Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship Tuesday by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship goes to a women's player who displays inspiring dedication and commitment to her team, which has enhanced her team's performance and exemplified the spirit of college tennis....


Men's Tennis

NCAA releases men's tennis singles championship field; Olivares to face William and Mary's Cojanu on Wednesday

TULSA, Okla. (May 20, 2008) - The NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Subcommittee selected the field for the 2008 singles championships today, and junior Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) will take on Alexandru Cojanu (William and Mary) Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. from the Michael D. Case Tennis Center, located on the campus of the University of Tulsa....


General News

ETSU captures second consecutive Bill Bibb Trophy

MACON, Ga. (May 19, 2008) - Following the conclusion of both the 2008 Atlantic Sun Baseball regular season and the Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the ETSU Buccaneers have compiled enough points to claim their third straight Jesse C. Fletcher Trophy and the second Bill Bibb Trophy in as many years, league officials announced today....


Baseball

Stetson sweeps Bucs in scoring display, 16-15

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team was swept by Stetson, 16-15, Saturday afternoon at Cardinal Park in a offensive display as the teams combined to hit ten home runs and score 31 runs....


Men's Golf

What a rally! Bucs post three sub-70 rounds to finish eighth at NCAA East Regional; earn 17th NCAA Championship berth

CHATTANOOGA (May 17, 2008) - After a first round he wanted to forget, ETSU's Cian McNamara (Limerick, Ireland) was looking for a way to make amends. The senior certainly found an appropriate way to wash away the bad memories during Saturday's final round at the NCAA East Regional....


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

Knox's extra chance pays huge dividends at A-Sun Championships

CLEMSON, S.C. (May 17, 2008) - After being forced to sit out the 2004 outdoor campaign with an injury, Jenny Knox (Connelly Springs, N.C.) was given an extra chance to compete for the ETSU track and field team this season and she took full advantage of the effort by turning in a final memorable run in 2008....


Baseball

Bucs fall as Stetson rallies late to win, 18-12

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 16, 2008) - A seven run ninth for Stetson was too much for the Bucs as they dropped the second game of a three-game series with the Hatters on a overcast Friday afternoon at Cardinal Park, 18-12....


Men's Golf

Spot in Top 10 within reach as ETSU men prepare for final round play at NCAA East Regional

CHATTANOOGA (May 16, 2008) - After a difficult first round, the No. 21-ranked ETSU men's golf team regrouped for Friday's second round in the NCAA East Regional at Council Fire Golf Club, firing a 1-under 283 to finish 13th on the team leaderboard and just five strokes out of a coveted spot in the Top 10....


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

Rotich, Blackburn highlight ETSU track and field on day one of A-Sun Championships

CLEMSON, S.C. (May 16, 2008) - A pair of sophomore ETSU track and field athletes highlighted day one of the 2008 Atlantic Sun Conference Championships Friday evening from Clemson's Rock Norman Track and Field Complex, hosted by USC Upstate. Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya) and Zachlynn Blackburn (Tazewell, Va.) each won gold in their respective events....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops game one to Stetson, 6-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped game one of a three-game series to Stetson Thursday night at Cardinal Park, 6-4....


Men's Golf

Shaw in contention again, but Bucs 17th after round one at NCAA East Regional

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 15, 2008) - ETSU senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) opened Thursday's first round of play in the NCAA East Regional with a 4-under-par 67, finishing tied for seventh on the individual leaderboard and putting himself in contention for individual medalist honors. However, his efforts were unable to save the ETSU men's golf team from a tough day at Council Fire Golf Club....


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

ETSU track and field gears up for Atlantic Sun Championships

CLEMSON, S.C. (May 15, 2008) - For the first time in the 13-year history of the event, the state of South Carolina serves as the host for the Atlantic Sun Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship, held at Clemson's Rock Norman Track and Field Complex. Hosted by USC Upstate, the two-day Championship begins on Friday....


Baseball

ETSU baseball takes on Stetson in season finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to host Stetson this weekend at Cardinal Park for a three-game series that will determine the final spot in the Atlantic Sun Tournament....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf seeded 7th in NCAA East Regional

CHATTANOOGA (May 5, 2008) - Just 12 years ago, the ETSU men's golf team made the short trip to Chattanooga and enjoyed a third place finish in the NCAA Championships at the Honors Course. The Buccaneers hope their good fortune in the same Tennessee town continues in 2008....


Women's Tennis

Batsula receives ITA/Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2008) - Senior women's tennis standout Olya Batsula (Minsk, Belarus) was recently awarded the ITA/Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship in the Southeast Division....


Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball adds two more to 2008-09 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2008) - ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine announced Tuesday the signing of two more Bucs to the 2008-09 class. The Bucs signed McKayla Barber (Columbus, Ind.) and Mallory Kiley (Palm Harbor, Fla.) to complete the 2008-09 class....


Baseball

Bucs game against Western Carolina game cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2008) - The game between the ETSU baseball team and Western Carolina that was originally sceduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to schedule conflicts....


Baseball

Florida Gulf Coast sweeps the Bucs, 15-2

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 11, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team fell to Florida Gulf Coast on a sunny afternoon at Swanson Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. Sunday as they were swept by the Eagles, 15-2....


Men's Tennis

No. 41 ETSU NCAA tournament run ends; Bucs fall to No. 2 Ohio State, 4-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 11, 2008) - After making history yesterday, the No. 41 ETSU men's tennis team fell in a hard-fought battle to the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 4-0 Sunday afternoon. Due to inclement weather the match was contested indoors at the Ohio State Varsity Tennis Center. The Bucs end their season with a 24-4 overall record while the Buckeyes advance to the Round of 16 in Tulsa with a 34-1 record....


Baseball

Live stats and radio broadcast available for ETSU vs. FGCU doubleheader

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 10, 2008) -The doubleheader against FGCU can be heard on the internet, and live stats will be available on the ETSU website on the baseball page....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops doubleheader to FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 10, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped both games of the doubleheader to Florida Gulf Coast University on a hot Saturday at Swanson Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. losing the first game 9-5, and dropped the second game, 6-2....


Women's Golf

ETSU women come up short at NCAA regional, but look back on record-setting 2007-08 season

AUSTIN, Texas (May 10, 2008) - Facing an uphill battle in the final round of the NCAA Central Regional, the ETSU women's golf team was unable to make the necessary charge up the leaderboard to finish in the Top 8 and secure a berth in the NCAA Championships later this month. However, the Buccaneers spent Saturday evening not talking about the disappointments of the last three days, but rather the successes of an unprecedented season in 2007-08....


Softball

Hackworth, Hardy and Jett receive All-Tournament Team honors

DELAND, Fla. (May 10, 2008) - The ETSU softball team did not have anyone named to the 2008 Atlantic Sun All-Conference Team on Wednesday, but three talented Lady Buccaneer players stepped their game up this weekend in the conference tournament and walked away with All-Tournament Team accolades Saturday evening from Patricia Wilson Field....


Men's Tennis

No. 41 Bucs make history with win over Notre Dame, 4-2 advance to second round of NCAA tournament

COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 10, 2008) - Sixth time is a charm. The 41st-ranked ETSU men's tennis team made history today as they advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament defeating Notre Dame, 4-2 at the Stickney Tennis Center at Ohio State University. With the victory the Bucs extend their season one more match and improve to 24-3 overall while the Fighting Irish end their season at 16-11....


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

ETSU women's 4x100-meter relay team sets regional qualifying mark and new school record at Clemson

CLEMSON, S.C. (May 10, 2008) - The ETSU track and field team made its final tune up before competing in next weekend's Atlantic Sun Championships Saturday afternoon as they made the trip to South Carolina for the Clemson Orange and Purple Classic from the Rock Norman Track and Field Complex....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball takes on Florida Gulf Coast in key series

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 9, 2008) -The ETSU Baseball team is set to take on Florida Gulf Coast in a three-game series at Swanson Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. The Bucs and Eagles will play a doubleheader Saturday starting at 1 p.m. with the third game Sunday at 1 p.m....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf provides community service efforts at Ronald McDonald House

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 9, 2008) - Taking time out from its preparations for the NCAA East Regionals next week in Chattanooga, the ETSU men's golf team spent time earlier this week at the Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House located near the Johnson City Medical Center....


Women's Golf

ETSU women move to 14th at NCAA Central Regional; need to make up nine strokes in final round

AUSTIN, Texas (May 9, 2008) - The ETSU women's golf team made up two spots on the team leaderboard Friday, but the Buccaneers are still nine strokes away from the all-important Top 8 entering third and final round play in the NCAA Central Regional Saturday at the University of Texas Golf Club....


Softball

ETSU makes history with tournament win over Gardner-Webb, 4-3

DELAND, Fla. (May 9, 2008) - This 2008 ETSU softball season has already been a record-breaking year, but more marks continued to fall on Friday afternoon when the Lady Bucs defeated Gardner-Webb, 4-3, in the Atlantic Sun Tournament from Patricia Wilson Field....


Softball

Softball Bucs' run for A-Sun title falls short with 5-2 loss to Campbell

DELAND, Fla. (May 9, 2008) - The ETSU softball team saw its run for a conference title fall short in Friday night's semifinal game to Campbell from Patricia Wilson Field. The Camels scored two runs in the first and tacked on three more in the third and advanced to tomorrow's championship game with a 5-2 victory over the Lady Bucs....


Men's Tennis

ETSU men's tennis prepares for opening round of NCAA Championships against Notre Dame

JOHNSON CITY , Tenn. (May 9, 2008) - The No. 41 ETSU men's tennis team (23-3, 10-0 A-Sun) is set for its second straight appearance in the NCAA team tournament, where the Bucs will 26th-ranked Notre Dame (16-10, 4-0 Big East) in the opening round Saturday. The two teams will face each other in regional action beginning at 2 p.m. at the Stickney Tennis Center on the campus of Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio....


General News

Buccaneers take over lead in A-Sun All-Sports Race

MACON, Ga. (May 8, 2008) - On the heels of strong performances in golf and tennis, ETSU has overtaken Belmont atop the standings for the 2007-2008 Atlantic Sun Conference Bill Bibb Trophy. The Buccaneers made up a 36-point deficit after the winter sports and now lead the previous pace-setter Belmont by 40.5 points....


Women's Golf

ETSU women currently tied for 16th at NCAA regionals

AUSTIN, Texas (May 8, 2008) - ETSU sophomore Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia) fired a 2-under-par 70 to finish tied for fifth on the individual leaderboard, but Jansone and the 42nd-ranked Buccaneers are currently tied for 16th after first round play in the NCAA Central Regional Thursday at the University of Texas Golf Club. ...


Softball

Hardy's three-hit shutout carries ETSU to victory over Mercer

DELAND, Fla. (May 8, 2008) - Sophomore right-hander Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) has been the ace of ETSU's pitching staff all season. Hardy carried the dominance into game one of the 2008 Atlantic Sun Tournament as her three-hit shutout lifted the Softball Bucs to a 2-0 victory over Mercer Thursday morning from Patricia Wilson Field....


Softball

Late ETSU rally falls short against Campbell, 6-3

DELAND, Fla. (May 8, 2008) - Sophomore Katy Jett (Talbott, Tenn.) drove in all three RBIs for ETSU on Thursday night, but it was still not enough to down Campbell as the Camels went on to win the final game of day one at the Atlantic Sun Tournament, 6-3, from Patricia Wilson Field....


Men's Golf

A-Sun win lifts Shaw to second league GOTM honor

MACON, Ga. (May 7, 2008) - ETSU senior Gareth Shaw 's win at the Atlantic Sun's Men's Golf Championship propelled him to his second Men's Golfer of the Month award for 2008, the conference office announced on Wednesday....


Women's Golf

Jansone wins final A-Sun GOTM honor for 2008 as Bucs prepare for NCAAs

MACON, Ga. (May 7, 2008) - ETSU sophomore Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia) followed up her teammate Sinead O'Sullivan (Galway, Ireland) winning the final Atlantic Sun Women's Golfer of the Month award by virtue of her Medalist honor at last month's Atlantic Sun Championship, the conference office announced on Wednesday. O'Sullivan had won the March honor....


Softball

Softball Bucs begin quest for first-ever conference title Thursday morning

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 7, 2008) - After an 11-day hiatus, the ETSU softball team finally returns back to the diamond when they open the 2008 Atlantic Sun Tournament hosted Holiday Inn against Mercer at 9 a.m. from Patricia Wilson Field....


Baseball

ETSU baseball to host James Madison; Appalachian State game cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 6, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to take on James Madison at Cardinal Park Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. before heading to Fort Myers, Fla. for an important three-game series with Florida Gulf Coast....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball falls to James Madison, 8-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 6, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team could not hold onto an early lead as they would fall to James Madison on Tuesday night at Cardinal Park, 8-4....


Men's Golf

Shaw, Enoch earn top A-Sun postseason honors

MACON, Ga. (May 6, 2008) - As the 21st-ranked ETSU men's golf team prepares for the NCAA East Regionals later this month, the team learned Tuesday that two Buccaneers have won the conference's major individual awards as Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) earned Player of the Year and Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) captured Freshman of the Year honors....


Women's Golf

Jansone earns first team honors, Shelton named COTY

MACON, Ga. (May 6, 2008) - Having made history earlier this month with the program's first ever conference championship and a trip to the NCAAs, the ETSU women's golf team received more good news on Tuesday as the squad learned that the Atlantic Sun Conference named head coach Stefanie Shelton the league's coach of the year and sophomore Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia) was selected first team all-conference....


Baseball

ASun.TV Showcases Softball and Baseball Tournaments

MACON, Ga. (May 5, 2008) - With the regular seasons winding down in both softball and baseball, Atlantic Sun Conference teams begin preparations for the conference tournament and an opportunity to secure the league's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. All of the action from the 2008 Atlantic Sun Softball and Baseball Championships will be webcast live on ASun.TV and is available to new subscribers for only $9.99. To purchase a subscription or view ASun.TV's championship schedule, visit www.asun.tv....


Baseball

ETSU's Allen Racks up RBI; Wins A-Sun Weekly Award

MACON, Ga. (May 5, 2008) - The ETSU offense exploded last week to the tune of 91 runs in five wins, led by Ben Allen's 12 RBI, including seven in a single game while earning the Atlantic Sun Player of the Week award, the conference office announced on Monday....


Men's Golf

Shaw named to Palmer Cup team for second straight year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2008) � ETSU senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) has been selected as a member of the European team for the 2008 Palmer Cup presented by Monster. The annual Ryder Cup-style competition will be played June 26-27 on the 6,903 yard, par 71 Willie Park Junior designed Glasgow Golf Club Gailes Links, as the top collegiate players from the United States tee off against their counterparts from Europe....


Softball

ASun.TV Showcases Softball and Baseball Tournaments

MACON, Ga. (May 5, 2008) - With the regular seasons winding down in both softball and baseball, Atlantic Sun Conference teams begin preparations for the conference tournament and an opportunity to secure the league's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. All of the action from the 2008 Atlantic Sun Softball and Baseball Championships will be webcast live on ASun.TV and is available to new subscribers for only $9.99. To purchase a subscription or view ASun.TV's championship schedule, visit www.asun.tv. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball sweeps Maryland Eastern Shore, 16-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team swept Maryland Eastern Shore on a sunny afternoon at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn., 16-2....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats Maryland Eastern Shore, 23-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team defeated Maryland Eastern Shore on a wet Saturday afternoon at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn., 23-6....


Baseball

ETSU baseball to host Maryland Eastern Shore

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to host Maryland Eastern Shore for a three game series this weekend at Cardinal Park. Game one is at 2 p.m. on Friday while games two and three will be at noon on Saturday and Sunday....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball powers past Maryland Eastern Shore, 29-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team defeated Maryland Eastern Shore Friday afternoon at Cardinal Park as they put on a hitting display to get the win, 22-2....


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of 6-11 post Seth Coy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2008) - ETSU head basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Friday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from Seth Coy of Montgomery, Ind. The 6-11, 240-pound center becomes the fourth member of the Bucs' 2008-09 signing class. ...


General News

Batsula, Buhr, and Stinnett receive "Most Outstanding Student" Awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2008) - Each year the ETSU faculty selects its "Most Outstanding Students" from each department and three Buccaneer student-athletes were recently given the awards in their respective fields. Olya Batsula (Women's Tennis) was the top student in the Kinesiology, Leisure and Sport Sciences, Sarah Buhr (Volleyball) in Foreign Languages, and Alyson Stinnett (Cheerleading) in Accounting....


Men's Basketball

Former ETSU hoops great Keith "Mister" Jennings to receive degree during weekend commencement

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2008) - When Keith "Mister" Jennings ended his collegiate basketball career and left East Tennessee State University in the spring of 1991, he finished with an extensive basketball resume. However, there was still work left to be done....


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

Blackburn, Knox set school records at Liberty Twilight Invitational; Rotich wins 5000m

LYNCHBURG, Va. (May 1, 2008) - It was a record breaking night for the ETSU women's track and field team Thursday as sophomore Zachlynn Blackburn (Tazewell, Va.) and red-shirt senior Jenny Knox (Connelly Springs, N.C.) were busy rewriting ETSU history books at the Liberty Twilight Invitational on the Matthes-Hopkins Track....


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer releases 2008 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2007) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer head coach Heather Henson has announced the Buccaneer soccer schedule for the 2008 season....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball sweeps NCCU, 10-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team swept North Carolina Central Wednesday night at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn., 10-2....


Men's Tennis

No. 57 Olivares selected to compete in NCAA singles championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2008) - The NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Subcommittee has selected the 64 singles players and 32 doubles teams that will compete in the 2008 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championships. Junior Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) received an automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA singles championship hosted by the University of Tulsa which begins on May 21....


Women's Tennis

No. 81 Stupak becomes first Lady Buc ever selected to compete in NCAA singles championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2008) - The NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Subcommittee has selected the 64 singles players and 32 doubles teams that will compete in the 2008 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championships. Sophomore Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) received an automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA singles championship hosted by the University of Tulsa which begins on May 21....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats NCCU, 13-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team defeated North Carolina Central Tuesday night at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn., 13-1....


Men's Golf

Former Buc Nolan featured on PGATour.com

Read a special feature on former ETSU All-American Keith Nolan, who is currently playing on the PGA's Nationwide Tour....


Men's Tennis

Bucs to face No. 26 Notre Dame in NCAAs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2008) - The 41st-ranked ETSU men's tennis team is headed to Columbus, Ohio where it will face Notre Dame on Saturday, May 10 in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Championship. The match is set to begin at 2 p.m....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf headed to NCAA Central Regional

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2008) - Surrounded by fellow ETSU coaches, student-athletes, administrators and fans, the Buccaneer women's golf team learned Monday that they will be playing in the NCAA Central Region hosted May 8-10 at the University of Texas Golf Club in Austin, Texas ....


Men's Tennis

Listen to the 2008 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship Selection Show Live

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28 2007) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network is giving fans the opportunity to listen as the ETSU men's tennis team as they wait to hear its name announced for the 2008 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship through a live web broadcast Tuesday afternoon beginning at 2 p.m., inside The Humphreys Center, by clicking on the link provided at the top of the page....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops rubber match to Lipscomb, 4-3

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 27, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped the rubber game to Lipscomb on a rainy Sunday at Lee Marsh Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., 4-3....


Softball

ETSU Softball to face Mercer in opening round of A-Sun Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2008) - The ETSU softball team will open the 2008 Atlantic Tournament hosted by Holiday Inn against Mercer at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 8 in DeLand, Fla. Games will be played at Patricia Wilson Field and is hosted by Stetson University....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats Lipscomb, 4-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 26, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team kept its postseason chances alive Saturday as they defeated Lipscomb at Lee Marsh Stadium in Nashville, 4-2....


Softball

Hardy's three-hit shutout carries ETSU to a split over Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 26, 2008) - Sophomore right-hander Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) tossed a three-hit shutout and ETSU's surging offense rewarded her by pounding out 13 hits en route to a 6-0 victory over Kennesaw State in game one Saturday afternoon from Bailey Park. Hardy battled Angela Lopez pitch-by-pitch in game two, but Lyndsay McCurry's two-out RBI single to right snapped a scoreless affair in the fifth and lifted the Owls to 1-0 win in game two. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops game one to Lipscomb, 4-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 25, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped game one of a three game series to Lipscomb Friday night at Lee Marsh Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., 4-1....


Softball

Softball Bucs split doubleheader thriller with Mercer

MACON, Ga. (April 25, 2008) - The ETSU and Mercer softball squads traded leads and battled wire-to-wire in Friday's doubleheader from Sikes Field. In game one, the Lady Buccaneers survived everything the Bears threw at them, and in the end, ETSU walked away with a 5-4 victory after knocking out 11 hits. Unfortunately, Mercer rallied past the Softball Bucs, 5-3, in the nightcap to force a split in conference play....


General News

ETSU presents first ever Spherion PathMaker Award to Buccaneer basketball alum Beth Bass

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association hosted the first annual Spherion PathMaker Award Luncheon Thursday inside the Grand Soldiers Ballroom at the Carnegie Hotel. The first recipient of the award was Beth Bass, former ETSU women's basketball player and current Chief Executive Officer of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball set to take on Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2008) -The ETSU Baseball team is set to take on Lipscomb in Nashville Friday as the Bucs look to get back in to the postseason picture. Game time is 7 p.m. EST at Lee Marsh Stadium....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf earns national TV exposure on CNN Headline News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2008) - During last weekend's broadcasts of CNN Headline News, ETSU fans and alumni may have been surprised to see the Buccaneers' men's golf team right there on the television....


Softball

Softball Bucs look to improve their seeding this weekend in Georgia

MACON, Ga. (April 24, 2008) - There is still a lot to be decided in the Atlantic Sun Tournament race with four games remaining for the ETSU softball team. The Lady Buccaneers currently hold the No. 4 seed in next month's conference tournament, but if the cards fall the right way ETSU can jump as high as a two seed; however, they can also drop down to the sixth spot if the teams from Georgia play spoilers this weekend....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball powers past the Vols to sweep Tennessee, 11-9

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 23, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team put on a power display Wednesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. as they defeated Tennessee to sweep the Vols on the season, 11-9....


Men's Golf

Shaw wins individual title by one over Enoch, Bucs fall one stroke short of team championship

BRASELTON, Ga. (April 23, 2008) - ETSU senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) and freshman Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) battled at the top of the individual leaderboard and ultimately finished first and second, respectively, but those exceptional efforts were not enough to lift the Buccaneers' men's golf team to their second straight team championship Wednesday in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships at Chateau Elan's Woodlands Course. ...


Softball

ETSU has fun in home finale; Lady Bucs sweep Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2008) - The ETSU softball team received strong outings from Ashley Boyd (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) in the circle, and the Lady Bucs as a team provided some explosive offense en route to its sixth sweep of the season Wednesday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park. The Softball Bucs defeated Western Carolina, 5-1, in the opener and swept the Catamounts out of the friendly confines with a 5-3 win in the nightcap....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball puts on clinic for Kingsport youth

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team put on a clinic for the kids from Kingsport on Monday night in Kingsport at Hunter Wright Stadium....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball set to take on Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to take on in-state rival Tennessee Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in Knoxville, Tenn. at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The last time the two teams met the Bucs pulled out a 10-9 win over the Vols at an electric Cardinal Park....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf back in lead at A-Sun Championships; enter final day atop team and individual leaderboards

BRASELTON, Ga. (April 22, 2008) - Entering Tuesday's second round in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships at Chateau Elan's Woodlands Course, members of the ETSU men's golf team said patience was the key to climbing to the top of the leaderboard after finishing the first round in second place . That virtue certainly paid dividends for the Buccaneers Wednesday....


Softball

Mangrum caps off solid recruiting class with the signing of Delisa and Socha

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2008) - Head coach Andrea Mangrum and her staff put the finishing touches on the Softball Bucs' 2008 recruiting class Tuesday afternoon as they announced Marlina Delisa (Tucson, Ariz.) and Whitney Socha (Houston, Texas) have signed their national letter of intent to play for ETSU next season....


Softball

Softball Bucs fall to 18th-ranked Virginia Tech, 6-0

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 22, 2008) - The ETSU softball team could not handle the 18th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies Tuesday night in the State Line Classic from Whitetop Creek Park in Bristol, Tenn. The Hokies took advantage of two big innings and walked away with a 6-0 victory....


Men's Golf

Bucs second after round one at A-Sun Championship

BRASELTON, Ga. (April 21, 2008) - The 20th-ranked ETSU men's golf team placed two players in the Top 3 on the individual leaderboard, but the Buccaneers find themselves in second place following opening round action Monday in the Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Golf Championships at the Chateau Elan Woodlands Course. ...


Softball

ETSU Softball faces 19th-ranked Virginia Tech Tuesday evening

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 21, 2008) - The ETSU softball team kicks off its final week of regular season play with a meeting against 19th-ranked Virginia Tech Tuesday evening in the State Line Classic. First pitch of the single game is set for 6:30 p.m. from Whitetop Creek Park, located across from the Bristol Motor Speedway....


Volleyball

Devine announces 2008 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2008) - ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine announced the 2008 schedule Monday. The schedule features NCAA tournament participants Western Kentucky and Lipscomb as well as in-state rival Tennessee....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops rubber match to Belmont, 17-11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped the rubber match in a slugfest to Belmont on a wet Sunday afternoon at Cardinal Park, 17-11....


Men's Tennis

No. 37 Bucs coast past Stetson, 4-0; earn second consecutive A-Sun title, NCAA berth

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2008) - Top-seeded and 37th-ranked ETSU Bucs tennis team dropped the 56th-ranked Stetson Hatters, 4-0 on Sunday afternoon in route to their second consecutive Atlantic Sun conference title and NCAA berth. The Bucs improve to 23-3 overall while the Hatters fall to 21-5....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs fall in A-Sun title match heartbreaker, 4-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2008) - In a match that came down to the two ETSU seniors the Lady Bucs fell, 4-2 in a heartbreaker to Jacksonville in the Atlantic Sun championship match. The end their season at 14-11 while the Dolphins clinch the NCAA berth for the second consecutive season....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball pounds Belmont, 9-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 19, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team defeated Belmont in game two of a three-game series Saturday afternoon at Cardinal Park, 9-2....


Men's Golf

ETSU men, Power look to defend A-Sun Championship

MACON, Ga. (April 19, 2008) - The 30th edition of the Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Golf Championship will take place at Ch�teau �lan's Woodlands Course marking the 10th time that the Championship will be played inside the state of Georgia, five more times than any other state. Tee times start at 8:00am on Monday. ...


Men's Tennis

Top-seeded Bucs drop Gardner-Webb, 4-0; advance to championship match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 19, 2008) - The top-seeded and 37th-ranked ETSU Bucs dropped 5th-seeded Gardner-Webb, 4-0 on Saturday afternoon as they advanced to the title match of the 2008 Atlantic Sun Conference Championship. The Bucs improve to 22-3 overall while the Bulldogs fall to 13-14....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs top Stetson, 4-0; advance to A-Sun title match

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 19, 2008) - In a match that was delayed for several hours due to poor weather conditions in the Johnson City area the ETSU women's tennis team dropped the Stetson Hatters, 4-0 late Saturday evening at the Bristol Indoor Raquet Club to advance to the 2008 Atlantic Sun championship match. The Lady Bucs improve to 14-10 overall, while the Hatters fall to 14-11....


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

Johnson continues to shine for ETSU track and field at Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 19, 2008) - A week after guiding the ETSU women's 4x100-meter relay team to a gold-medal finish at Furman, junior Judy Johnson (Knoxville, Tenn.) continued to make noise on the track Saturday afternoon as she won the 200-meter dash at the Lenny Lyles/Clark Wood Invitational from Cardinal Park Stadium....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball set to host Belmont

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to host conference opponent and in-state rival Belmont this weekend at Cardinal Park. Game one is set for 7 p.m. Friday night with game two Saturday at 2 p.m. and game three at 1 p.m. on Sunday....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball goes to bat for child abuse awareness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team, Kappa Delta Sorority and the 1st Judicial District Children's Advocacy Center are teaming up to host Baseball Blue Day on April 19 as the Bucs will host Belmont at Cardinal Park at 2 p.m....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops close game to Belmont, 4-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team fell to Belmont Friday night at Cardinal Park in a low scoring game, 4-1....


Softball

Softball Bucs lock up A-Sun Tournament berth Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2008) - The ETSU softball team received an early Christmas gift Friday night as the Lady Bucs learned they clinched a spot in next month's Atlantic Sun Tournament. Stetson's sweep over Jacksonville solidified ETSU's mark in the conference tournament....


Men's Tennis

No. 37 Bucs coast past Belmont to advance to A-Sun semifinals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2008) - The No. 37 ETSU men's tennis team continued their title defense on Friday morning as they advanced to the semifinals of the 2008 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament after downing Belmont, 4-0. The Bucs improve to 21-3 overall, while the Bruins fall to 0-19....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs drop Mercer, 4-0 to advance to A-Sun semifinals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2008) - The Lady Bucs tennis team advanced to the semifinal round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament after downing Mercer, 4-0 on Friday morning. The Lady Bucs improve to 13-10 overall, while the Bears fall to 9-16....


General News

ETSU Athletics reports increases in revenue generation through basketball, marketing, BASA and other sources

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday several total revenue increases for the 2007-08 season in areas such as men's basketball, marketing, the Buccaneers Sports Network, and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association. In addition, the program was pleased to report it enjoyed yet another strong season in attendance for men's basketball....


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of Tampa guard Sollazzo

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2008) - ETSU head basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from Adam Sollazzo of Tampa, Fla....


Softball

Softball Bucs rally back to force a split with Campbell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2008) - After dropping a 2-1 heartbreaker to Campbell in game one, the ETSU softball team exploded for 12 hits and dropped the Lady Camels, 8-2, in the nightcap to force a split Thursday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Men's Tennis

No. 37 ETSU Bucs look for second consecutive A-Sun title; Olivares named A-Sun Player of the Year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2008) - The ETSU men's tennis team will look to defend their Atlantic Sun title this weekend during the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament at the ETSU Tennis Center. The Bucs (20-3, 10-0), enter the tournament as the No. 1 seed for the third straight year....


Women's Tennis

Second seeded Lady Bucs look to earn A-Sun title; five honored by the conference

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team will look to win their second Atlantic Sun conference championship this weekend during the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament at the ETSU Tennis Center. The Lady Bucs (12-10, 8-3), enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed and will look for a rematch of last season's title game against top-seeded Jacksonville....


General News

ETSU athletics to present first ever Spherion PathMaker Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association will host the first annual Spherion PathMaker Award Luncheon April 24th in the Grand Soldiers Ballroom at the Carnegie Hotel. The recipient of the first-ever award will be named at the luncheon....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats Appalachian State, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team defeated former conference rival Appalachian State Wednesday night at Cardinal Park, 2-1....


Women's Golf

ETSU women make history with first conference championship and NCAA berth; Jansone makes it a sweep with individual title

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (April 16, 2008) - With a 28-stroke lead heading into Wednesday's third and final round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Women's Golf Championships at the Ridges Golf and Country Club, the ETSU women had left little doubt about which team would take away the league title. However, the battle for the individual championship left the gallery guessing until the end....


Softball

ETSU Softball looks to clinch tournament berth on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2008) - The ETSU softball team gears up for a critical conference doubleheader Thursday afternoon when they host the Campbell Lady Camels at Metro-Kiwanis Park. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops one late to 7th ranked Georgia, 9-8

ATHENS, Ga. (April 15, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team could not hold on to a 8-1 lead as the 7th ranked Georgia Bulldogs came back to defeat the Bucs at Foley Field in Athens, Ga. on Tuesday night, 9-8....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf closing in on A-Sun title, NCAA berth

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (April 15, 2008) - Two rounds down and one to go. The 45th-ranked ETSU women's golf team increased its advantage on the team leaderboard during Tuesday's second round of action in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships at the Ridges Golf and Country Club. Having led by 17 strokes after Monday's first round, the Buccaneers now lead by 28 strokes over defending champion Campbell heading into Wednesday's third and final round. ...


Softball

Henderson's blast, Hardy's 14 strikeouts help Softball Bucs split with Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2008) - Freshman Katie Henderson (Jackson, Tenn.) drilled a two-run bomb over the center field fence and sophomore right-hander Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) notched her sixth 10-plus strikeout performance with 14 punch outs, lifting the ETSU softball team to a 4-3 victory over Stetson in game one Tuesday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park. The Hatters' Erica Demers tossed her fifth shutout of the season and Stetson took the second game, 5-0....


Women's Golf

Jansone sets school record with 67, powers Bucs to early round lead at A-Sun Championships

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (April 14, 2008) - Having finished second in the past two Atlantic Sun Conference Championships, the ETSU women's golf team has spent the last year focusing on this week's 2008 edition as a chance to finally break through with the program's first conference title....


Women's Golf

ETSU set to host first-ever A-Sun women's golf championship in the state of Tennessee

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (April 13, 2008) - For the first time in the 19-year history of women's golf in the Atlantic Sun Conference, the championship will be contested in the state of Tennessee when East Tennessee State University hosts the women's championship at The Ridges Golf and Country Club, beginning with first round play Monday morning and concluding with third and final round action on Wednesday. ...


Softball

Surging Softball Bucs look to top the Hatters Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2008) - The ETSU softball team looks to continue its winning ways when they host Stetson in a critical conference doubleheader Monday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park. First pitch is set for 1 p.m....


Softball

Inclement weather moves doubleheader with Stetson to Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2008) - With the threat of rain and snow showers expected to hit the Tri-Cities area Monday, both the ETSU and Stetson softball teams have decided to move its doubleheader to Tuesday. First pitch is still set for 1 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


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

Blackburn shatters school record in the hammer, Bucs win nine titles at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2008) - Sophomore Zachlynn Blackburn (Tazewell, Va.) and the ETSU track and field team enjoyed a spectacular day at the 10th annual Furman Blue Shoes Invitational on Saturday at the Irwin Belk Complex. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball splits doubleheader with Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team split the doubleheader Saturday against Gardner-Webb at Cardinal Park as they dropped the first game in a marathon, 18-16, and came back to win game two in ten innings, 8-7....


Softball

ETSU's clutch hitting and dominate pitching sweep by Longwood on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2008) - The ETSU softball team gave seniors Amanda Haverman (Kirkwood, Mo.) and Briana Knight (Brier, Wash.) the best Senior Day gift they could receive as the Lady Bucs swept Longwood Saturday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park....


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

Cloyd wraps up successful weekend at Sea Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. AND GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2008) - Junior Josh Cloyd (Telford, Tenn.) enjoyed a solid Saturday afternoon at the Sea Relays on the Tom Black Track inside LaPorte Stadium....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops series opener to Gardner-Webb, 21-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2008) - The ETSU Bucs dropped game one of a three game series Friday night at Cardinal Park to conference opponent Gardner-Webb, 21-6....


Softball

ETSU softball hosts Longwood Saturday afternoon on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2008) - The ETSU softball team begins its stretch run Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs host Longwood on Senior Day. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 2 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis match against UNC Greensboro cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2008) - The match between ETSU and former SoCon rival UNC Greensboro that was originally scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the Spartans. The Lady Bucs will take on Mercer in the first round of the Atlantic Sun tournament on Friday, April 18. The match is set for 11:30 a.m. at Milligan College....


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

Cloyd, Ingram highlights Bucs at rain-shortened Sea Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 11, 2008) - Junior Josh Cloyd (Telford, Tenn.) and freshman Jasmine Ingram (Frederick, Md.) showcased their talents at the Sea Relays inside LaPorte Stadium on the Tom Black Track Friday evening. Unfortunately, heavy winds and rain moved into the area and washed out the remainder of the events on the first day....


Baseball

ETSU baseball set to host Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to host conference opponent Gardner-Webb this weekend at Cardinal Park. Game one is set for 7 p.m. Friday night with a doubleheader Saturday starting at 1 p.m....


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis falls in tight match to Winthrop, 4-3

ROCK HILL, S.C. (April 10, 2008) - The Lady Bucs tennis team fell to Big South foe Winthrop in a tight, 4-3 match on Thursday afternoon at Winthrop Memorial Courts. The Lady Bucs fall to 12-10 overall while the Eagles improve to 10-11....


Baseball

Bucs eject Tennessee from Cardinal Park, 10-9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2008) - A day after posting an offensive explosion at Radford, the ETSU baseball team put together yet another magnifying performance by pulling off an upset against in-state rival Tennessee Wednesday night at Cardinal Park. The Bucs and Vols battled back and forth as ETSU came out on top, 10-9....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf moves up in new national rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2008) - Fresh off a third place finish in last weekend's Administaff/Augusta State Invitational, the ETSU men's golf team moved up several spots in the most recent national collegiate rankings....


Softball

Hardy posts second straight shutout in split over Appalachian State

BOONE, N.C. (April 9, 2008) - Sophomore Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) has been lights out in the circle over her last three starts....


Men's Tennis

No. 39 Bucs wrap up fifth consecutive perfect conference season, drop USC Upstate, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2008) - The 39th-ranked ETSU men's tennis completed its fifth consecutive undefeated conference regular season and earned its third straight Atlantic Sun regular season title, defeating the USC Upstate Spartans, 7-0 on Wednesday afternoon. With the victory the Bucs improve to 20-3 overall and 10-0 in conference action, while the Spartans fall to 14-6, 7-2....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs fall to USC Upstate, 5-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team fell to regular season league champion USC Upstate in a hard fought match, 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Bucs fall to 12-9 overall and 8-3 in conference play while the Spartans improve to 16-3, 10-0....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball set to take on Radford

RADFORD, Va. (April 8, 2008) -The ETSU Baseball is set to take on Radford today at 3 p.m. at Dedmon Center Park in Radford, Va....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball pounds Highlanders, 17-8

RADFORD, Va. (April 8, 2008) - A season high in hits, doubles, total bases and at-bats carried the Bucs as they pounded Radford at Dedmon Center Park Tuesday afternoon in Radford, Va., 17-8....


Women's Golf

Women's Golf ties for fifth at UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational

WALLACE, N.C. (April 8, 2008) - The ETSU women's golf team concluded play at the UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational Tuesday afternoon and climbed its way up the leaderboard to tie for fifth with East Carolina at the River Landing Country Club....


Softball

Softball closes out road swing at Appalachian State Wednesday

BOONE, N.C (April 8, 2008) - The ETSU softball team wraps up an eight-game road trip Wednesday afternoon as they head over the mountain to face old SoCon rival Appalachian State from the ASU Softball Stadium. First pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 3:30 p.m....


Women's Golf

Gould tied for third after day one at UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational

WALLACE, N.C. (April 7, 2008) - Junior Lucy Gould (Bargoed, Wales) concluded first round play at the UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational Monday afternoon with a 2-over-par 74, placing her in a seven-way tie for third place from the River Landing Country Club....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball gets swept by Kennesaw State, 8-2

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 6, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team was swept by Kennesaw State Sunday afternoon at Stillwell Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga. as they dropped game three to the Owls, 8-2....


Men's Golf

Shaw finishes second, Bucs place third at Administaff ASU Invitational

EVANS, Ga. (April 6, 2008) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) entered Sunday's final round of the Administaff ASU Invitational tied for the overall lead, but even after firing an impressive 5-under 67 he was edged out by UCLA's Lucas Lee for the tournament crown from the Champions Retreat Golf Club. As a team, the 31st ranked Buccaneers placed third out of the 18-team field, with their 7-under 569....


Softball

History repeats itself for Softball Bucs with sweep over Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 6, 2008) - Exactly one year ago to the date the ETSU softball team swept Belmont in Johnson City, and on Sunday the Lady Bucs accomplished the same feat after piecing together two solid performances at Aquinas Field. The Softball Bucs began the afternoon with a 5-2 win in the opener and capped off the sweep with a 12-0 victory in game two....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs defeat Gardner-Webb, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team dropped Gardner-Webb, 6-1 on Sunday afternoon. With the victory the Lady Bucs improve to 12-8 overall and 8-2 in conference action while the Bulldogs fall to 7-13, 3-7....


Baseball

ETSU vs. Kennesaw doubleheader start time pushed back

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 5, 2008) -The doubleheader Saturday between ETSU and Kennesaw State has been pushed back to 4 p.m. due to weather....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops two in doubleheader against Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 5, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped two close games to Kennesaw State Saturday at Stillwell Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga. as they fell 7-6 in game one and lost in eleven innings in game two to the Owls, 6-5....


Men's Golf

Rain forces suspension of play at Augusta State event

EVANS, Ga. (April 5, 2008) - Second round action in the Administaff/Augusta State Invitational at the Champions Retreat Golf Club was suspended on Saturday due to inclement weather. Play will resume with final round action on Sunday....


Softball

Hardy, Hackworth guide Softball Bucs to split over Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2008) - Sophomore right-hander Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) tossed her 13th complete game of the season and junior Jessie Hackworth's (Clinton, Tenn.) RBI triple in the fifth helped lift ETSU to a 4-1 victory over Lipscomb in Saturday's opener from Draper Diamond. The Lady Bisons managed to pull off a split by taking the nightcap, 3-2, on Abby Keese's game-winning home run in the bottom of the fourth....


Men's Tennis

No. 46 ETSU men's tennis clinches top seed; drop Gardner-Webb, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2008) - The No. 46 Bucs tennis team breezed past Gardner-Webb, 7-0 on Saturday afternoon. With the victory the Bucs improve to 19-3 on the year and 9-0 in conference play and clinch the top seed for the upcoming Atlantic Sun tournament, while the Bulldogs fall to 12-11, 4-5....


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

Men's 4x100-meter relay and Women's 1600 sprint medley run solid at Florida Relays

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (April 5, 2008) - The ETSU men's and women's relay teams performed very well against some tough competition Saturday afternoon at the Florida Relays, but the majority of the final day was washed out as afternoon storms cancelled the remainder of events....


General News

BASA All-Sports Golf Tournament set for May 5 at The Ridges

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association will host the program's annual BASA All-Sports Golf Tournament May 5 at The Ridges Golf and Country Club....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball takes on Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 4, 2008) -The ETSU Baseball team is in Kennesaw, Ga. to take on conference opponent Kennesaw State in a three-game series at Stillwell Stadium. Game one is Friday night at 6 p.m. with a double header on Saturday starting at 1 p.m....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball rained out at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 4, 2008) -The game between ETSU and Kennesaw State had been postponed due to inclement weather. The doubleheader scheduled for tomorrow will start as planned at 1 p.m....


Men's Golf

Shaw currently leading, Bucs eighth at Augusta State event

EVANS, Ga. (April 4, 2008) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fired a first round score of 3-under-par 69 Friday to tie for first place on the individual leaderboard in the Administaff/Augusta State Invitational at the Champions Retreat Golf Club....


Softball

Soggy weather pushes softball doubleheaders back a day in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2008) - Due to the large amount of rain that has hit the Nashville region, the Atlantic Sun Conference announced Friday afternoon they have pushed ETSU's doubleheaders with Lipscomb and Belmont back a day....


Softball

Soggy weather pushes softball doubleheaders back a day in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2008) - Due to the large amount of rain that has hit the Nashville region, the Atlantic Sun Conference announced Friday afternoon they have pushed ETSU's doubleheaders with Lipscomb and Belmont back a day....


Men's Tennis

No. 46 Bucs tennis blanks Campbell, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2008) - The No. 46 ETSU men's tennis team defeated Campbell, 7-0 on Friday afternoon inside Memorial Center. The Bucs improve to 18-3 on the year and 8-0 in conference play while the Camels fall to 14-5, 6-2....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs drop Campbell, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team dropped the Campbell Camels, 6-1 in conference play on Friday afternoon. With the victory the Lady Bucs improve to 11-8 overall and 7-2 in conference action while the Camels fall to 14-6, 5-4....


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

ETSU Track and Field wraps up day one at Florida Relays

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (April 4, 2008) - The ETSU track and field team faced some of the best competitors in the nation as the Buccaneer athletes wrapped up their first day of action at the prestigious and 64th annual Florida Relays from Gainesville on Friday....


Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer releases summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2008) - Head coach Scott Calabrese and his staff released information regarding its summer camps Friday morning....


Softball

Lady Bucs look to make some noise on the Boulevard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 3, 2008) - Last season the ETSU softball team piled up 48 runs on 47 hits against the conference rivals from Nashville and this weekend the Lady Bucs could use some of that offensive explosion to get themselves back in the Atlantic Sun race when they travel to the Music City. Should the rains hold off, ETSU will begin its two-day, four-game trip with Lipscomb Friday evening at 6 p.m. EST from Draper Diamond. However, local weather forecasts are predicting over two inches of rain in Nashville tomorrow, but the teams are going to wait until Friday afternoon to decide if they need to reschedule the series....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball rally falls short against 14th ranked Georgia Tech, 5-4

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 2, 2008) - The Bucs rallied late after falling behind early in the game against 14th ranked Georgia Tech, but the rally would fall short as ETSU fell to the Yellow Jackets at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Wednesday night, 5-4....


Women's Golf

O'Sullivan earns program's first A-Sun Golfer of the Month honor

MACON, Ga.(April 2, 2008) - ETSU sophomore Sinead O'Sullivan (Galway, Ireland) made history last month in winning the South Alabama Lady Jaguar Classic. She became just the second golfer in program history to capture an individual title. On Wednesday, she made more history, becoming the first ETSU women's golfer to earn an Atlantic Sun Golfer of the Month honor, the conference office announced....


Softball

Softball Bucs swept by No. 12 Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2, 2008) - The ETSU softball team went toe-to-toe with the 12th ranked Tennessee Lady Vols in the opener of Wednesday's doubleheader, but Tiffany Huff's two-out game-winning RBI single in the seventh lifted UT to a 4-3 victory from Lee Softball Stadium. Tennessee capped off the sweep with a 7-0 victory in the nightcap. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball travels to Georgia Tech for mid-week series

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 1, 2008) -The ETSU Baseball team will travel to Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. for a two-game mid-week series against 14th ranked Georgia Tech on Tuesday. Game one is slated or 6 p.m. Tuesday night, while game two is Wednesday night at 6 p.m....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball falls to 14th ranked Georgia Tech, 13-6

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 1, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team jumped out an early lead but surrendered 11 unanswered runs in the loss to 14th ranked Georgia Tech Tuesday night at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta, Ga....


Women's Golf

Bucs post day's best score, Ringdahl finishes second

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (April 1, 2008) - The ETSU women's golf team posted the day's low team score with a 304, which moved the Bucs up two spots to finish fourth following final round play Tuesday in the 15-team field at the John Kirk/Panther Intercollegiate hosted by Georgia State at the Eagles Landing Country Club's Lake Nine and New Nine courses....


Softball

Softball travels to No. 12 Tennessee on Wednesday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2008) - The ETSU softball team has played a rigorous non-conference schedule this season and on Wednesday night it will not get any easier as the Lady Bucs face 12th-ranked Tennessee from Lee Softball Stadium. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 5 p.m....


Women's Golf

Ringdahl currently fifth, Bucs sixth at Georgia State event

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (March 31, 2008) - Senior Maria Ringdahl (Farjestaden, Sweden) fired a 1-over-par 74 to finish tied for fifth place individually, leading the 44th-ranked ETSU women's golf team to a sixth place standing following first round play Monday in the 15-team field at the John Kirk/Panther Intercollegiate hosted by Georgia State at the Eagles Landing Country Club's Lake Nine and New Nine courses....


Softball

Softball doubleheader with Tennessee moved to Wednesday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 31, 2008) - With the local weather forecast in Knoxville calling for a 60 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, the decision has been made to postpone the previously scheduled doubleheader between No. 9 Tennessee and ETSU. The two-game set will now be contested the following evening on Wed., April 1, at 5 and 7 p.m. at the Lee Softball Stadium....


Softball

Softball doubleheader with Tennessee moved to Wednesday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 31, 2008) - With the local weather forecast in Knoxville calling for a 60 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, the decision has been made to postpone the previously scheduled doubleheader between No. 9 Tennessee and ETSU. The two-game set will now be contested the following evening on Wed., April 2, at 5 and 7 p.m. at the Lee Softball Stadium....


Softball

ETSU Softball drops doubleheader to Jacksonville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2008) - Last season the ETSU softball team swept Jacksonville to move into sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Sun. On Sunday, the Dolphins got revenge as they jumped ahead of the Lady Bucs in the conference standings by sweeping a doubleheader at a chilly Metro-Kiwanis Park. JU handed ETSU its second straight shutout in the opener, 5-0, and capped things off with a 4-1 win in game two. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops two games in doubleheader to UNF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped both games of the doubleheader to North Florida as the Bucs lost the first game, 9-5, and then lost the rubber match, 8-2, Saturday afternoon at Cardinal Park....


Softball

ETSU and Jacksonville face off in critical conference showdown on Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2008) - The East Tennessee State softball team have won seven of its last 10 games, but after being swept by UNF on Friday the Lady Bucs lost some of their momentum. ETSU has the chance to get back on track this Sunday when they host Jacksonville at 1 p.m. from Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Men's Tennis

No. 33 ETSU men's tennis drops UNF, 7-0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 29, 2008) - The 33rd-ranked ETSU men's tennis team blanked the North Florida Ospreys, 7-0 on Saturday morning at the UNF Tennis Complex. The Bucs improve to 17-3 on the year and 7-0 in conference play while the Ospreys fall to 9-9, 3-5....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs fall to North Florida, 5-2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 29, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team fell to North Florida in a hard fought match, 5-2 on Saturday morning at the UNF Tennis Complex. The Lady Bucs fall to 10-8 overall and 6-2 in conference play while the Ospreys improve to 9-10, 6-2....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball defeats North Florida, 6-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team defeated North Florida at Cardinal Park Friday night in a rainy game, 6-3....


Softball

UNF's hot hitting cools off Softball Bucs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2008) - Both North Florida and ETSU rolled into Metro-Kiwanis Park on a hot streak, but after the completion of Friday's doubleheader it was the Lady Ospreys who remained on fire by sweeping the Lady Bucs. UNF cooled off ETSU in a critical conference showdown by defeating the Softball Bucs 7-1 in the opener and 11-0 (five innings) in game two....


Men's Tennis

Burmazovic named A-Sun Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (March 28, 2008) - ETSU senior Predrag Burmazovic (Belgrade, Serbia) continued his unblemished conference singles season last week, and provided the decisive point in the Bucs' battle for first place against Stetson. On Friday, the conference office honored him with his second career Player of the Week award. Burmazovic opened his junior season as the first Player of the Week honoree of the 2007 season....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis blanks Jacksonville, 7-0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 28, 2008) - The No. 33 ETSU men's tennis team defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins, 7-0 on Friday morning at the Keith Watson Tennis Complex. The Bucs improve to 16-3 on the year and 6-0 in conference play while the Dolphins fall to 4-10, 3-3....


Women's Tennis

Stupak garners A-Sun Player of the Week award

MACON, Ga. (March 28, 2008) - ETSU sophomore Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) extended her personal winning streak to eight straight matches last week, and helped keep ETSU in contention for the regular season Atlantic Sun Championship with her straight-set victory in the Lady Bucs' tilt with Florida Gulf Coast. For her efforts, Stupak earned her first career Player of the Week honor the conference office announced Friday. The announcement completes an ETSU sweep of the weekly awards....


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis falls to Jacksonville, 5-2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 28, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team fell in a hard-fought match to Jacksonville, 5-2 on Friday afternoon at the Keith Watson Tennis Complex. The Lady Bucs fall to 10-7 overall and 6-1 in A-Sun action while the Dolphins improve to 12-4, 5-0....


Softball

Softball Bucs look to distance themselves in A-Sun standings this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2008) - The Softball Bucs are one of five teams that hold a .500 mark in league play, but after facing North Florida and Jacksonville this weekend at Metro-Kiwanis Park ETSU will hope to break from the middle of the pack and become one of the Atlantic Sun frontrunners for a conference title....


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

Rotich, Baum win titles at Milligan Relays

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2008) - Sophomore Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya) and freshman Matt Baum (Middletown, Md.) highlighted the Buccaneer men's track and field team Thursday afternoon at the Milligan Relays. Rotich won the 1,500m title and Baum claimed his first-ever collegiate crown in the pole vault from the Liberty Bell Track....


Baseball

Buc Baseball falls to Tennessee Tech, 10-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team fell to Tennessee Tech Wednesday night at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn., 10-1....


Men's Golf

McNamara plays well, but Bucs finish 12th at U.S. Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 26, 2008) - For the second time in three days, ETSU senior Cian McNamara (Limerick, Ireland) fired a season low 1-under-par 71, posting his best finish of the season with a tie for 13th after final round play in the U.S. Collegiate Championship Wednesday at the Golf Club of Georgia....


Softball

ETSU Softball releases summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2008) - Head coach Andrea Mangrum and her staff released information regarding its summer camps Wednesday afternoon....


Softball

Hardy mows down the Blue Hose; Lady Bucs sweep Presbyterian

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2008) - This will be one birthday sophomore Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) will never forget....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball travels to Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 25, 2008) - The ETSU Baseball team will play a mid-week game today at 7 p.m. at Hennon Stadium in Cullowhee, N.C. against the Catamounts of Western Carolina....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball loses to Western Carolina on walk-off home run, 12-11

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 25, 2008) - Jason Haynes hit a two run walk off home run in the ninth as the Bucs were defeated 12-11 by Western Carolina at Hennon Stadium in Cullowhee, N.C. on Tuesday night....


Men's Golf

Bucs stumble on second day at U.S. Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 25, 2008) - Falling 12 strokes off the pace it enjoyed just one day earlier, the 24th-ranked ETSU men's golf team dropped from a tie for third to a tie for ninth on the team leaderboard during Tuesday's second round action in the U.S. Collegiate Championship at the Golf Club of Georgia....


Softball

Softball hosts Presbyterian on Student-Athlete Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2008) - The ETSU softball team begins a six-game homestand this Wednesday afternoon when the Lady Buccaneers host Presbyterian College on Student-Athlete Day. First pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Men's Tennis

ETSU men's tennis ranked No. 33 in latest ITA poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2008) - A week after making history having two nationally ranked players in singles the ETSU men's tennis has done it again. The Bucs who started the season at No. 49 have worked their way up the Intercollegiate Tennis Association poll reaching No. 33, the highest ranking in program history....


Men's Golf

McNamara powers Bucs to tie for fourth at U.S. Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 24, 2008) - ETSU senior Cian McNamara (Limerick, Ireland) fired a season best round of 1-under-par 71 to finish tied for fifth on the individual leaderboard, powering the 24th-ranked ETSU men's golf team to a tie for fourth on the team leaderboard following first round play in the U.S. Collegiate Championship on a windy, cold and snowy Monday at the Golf Club of Georgia....


Softball

Softball Bucs' surge in game two forces split with Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 24, 2008) - After being shutout by USC Upstate 6-0 in game one, the ETSU softball team forced a split by exploding for four runs in the fifth and five more in the sixth en route to a 13-6 victory in the nightcap Monday evening from Cyrill Field....


Softball

Softball Bucs look to continue winning ways Monday at Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 23, 2008) - The ETSU softball team will put its four-game win streak on the line Monday evening when they the travel to Spartanburg, S.C. and face conference newcomer USC Upstate. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 5 p.m. from Cyrill Stadium....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball completes sweep of Jacksonville, 7-2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 22, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team completed the sweep of Jacksonville Saturday afternoon at Sessions Stadium on the banks of the St. John River in Jacksonville, Fla. as they defeated the Dolphins, 7-2. The Bucs out hit the Dolphins 11-4 extending their win streak to three games....


Men's Tennis

No. 46 Bucs cruise past No. 59 Stetson, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2008) - In a rematch of last year's Atlantic Sun title match the 46th-ranked ETSU Bucs defeated the 59th-ranked Stetson Hatters, 6-1 on Saturday afternoon. Tiwh the victory the Bucs improve to 15-3 overall and 5-0 in conference action and claim sole possession of first place while the Hatters fall to 14-4, 5-1....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs fall to No. 72 Louisiana Lafayette, 6-1

LAFAYETTE, La. (March 22, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team fell to the 72nd-ranked Louisiana Lafayette Saturday at the Cajun Courts. The Lady Bucs fall to 10-6 on the year while the Cajuns improves to 11-4....


Women's Basketball

ETSU's run falls short versus Oklahoma State, 85-73

DES MOINES, IOWA (Mar. 22, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team gave 13th-ranked Oklahoma State everything they could handle Saturday night, but in the end it was the Cowgirls who advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament as they defeated the Lady Bucs, 85-73, inside Wells Fargo Arena....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball rallies from behind in the ninth to beat Jacksonville, 5-3

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 21, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team scored four runs in the top of the ninth to beat Jacksonville, 5-3, under a full moon at Sessions Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. on Friday night....


Softball

Bucs sweep Bulldogs in Atlantic Sun action

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2008) - Seventh inning heroics in game two by Briana Knight (Brier, Wash.) and Cheniece Cason (Moreno Valley, Calif.) helped the Bucs earn the doubleheader sweep over Gardner-Webb, winning 4-2, 3-2 Friday afternoon at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Men's Tennis

No. 95 Picardo garners Atlantic Sun Player of the Week award

MACON, Ga. (March 21, 2008) - ETSU's Lisandro Picardo has not dropped a match during the dual match season, and this week the ITA Rankings finally took notice as the senior earned the first national ranking of his career. The Argentina native extended his winning streak to 12 this past week, and on Friday the conference office recognized both achievements, and awarded Picardo his first Player of the Week honor of the season. It is the third such award in Picardo's career....


Men's Tennis

No. 46 ETSU drops Florida Gulf Coast, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2008) - The 46th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team defeated the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, 6-1 on Friday afternoon. The Bucs improve to 14-3 overall and 4-0 in conference action while the Eagles fall to 7-6, 1-3....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis cruises past Florida Gulf Coast, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team breezed by Florida Gulf Coast on Friday, 6-1 to win their seventh consecutive match. The Lady Bucs improve to 10-5 overall and 6-0 in conference play, while the Eagles fall to 4-11, 0-5....


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

Chernikow opens outdoor season with 5th-place finish at Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Mar. 21, 2008) - Sophomore Nic Chernikow (Seymour, Tenn.) was the lone Buccaneer track and field athlete to open up the 2008 outdoor season this weekend as he competed in the decathlon at the Charlotte 49er Classic from the Irwin Belk Track....


Women's Basketball

ETSU gears up for first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance

DES MOINES, IOWA (Mar. 21, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team enters uncharted waters this weekend when they take on Big 12 foe Oklahoma State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday evening inside Wells Fargo Arena at 7:12 p.m. CST....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball surges in win over Jacksonville, 21-4

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 20, 2008) - A ten run first inning set the tone for ETSU as they would cruise to a 21-4 win over Jacksonville at Sessions Stadium in Jacksonville on Thursday night. The Bucs out hit the Dolphins 16-14 in a game that ETSU completely dominated from start to finish....


Softball

ETSU sweeps past Milligan in softball doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2008) - Getting a pair of late scores in both games, the ETSU softball team enjoyed a doubleheader sweep of nearby Milligan College, winning 6-4 and 4-3 Thursday afternoon at Metro Kiwanis Park....


Men's Tennis

ETSU men's tennis makes history as two players earn national rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2008) - The 46th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team made history in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) rankings. Senior Lisandro Picardo (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and junior Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) both earned national rankings in singles. This marks the first time in program history that two players from the team have earned national rankings....


Women's Basketball

Come to Fanatics and cheer on the Lady Bucs Saturday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 20, 2008) - Need a place to catch all the action of ETSU women's basketball during the NCAA Tournament?...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs set to square off with Cowgirls in NCAA Tournament

DES MOINES, IOWA (Mar. 20, 2008) - The historic 2007-08 ETSU women's basketball season continues this weekend when the Lady Buccaneers make their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament Saturday night from Wells Fargo Arena. Tip is scheduled for 7:12 CST and can be seen live on ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN360 with Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Fran Fraschilla (color) and Ron Johnson (sideline) serving as the talent....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs set to square off with Oklahoma State in NCAA Tournament

DES MOINES, IOWA (Mar. 20, 2008) - The historic 2007-08 ETSU women's basketball season continues this weekend when the Lady Buccaneers make their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament Saturday night from Wells Fargo Arena. Tip is scheduled for 7:12 CST and can be seen live on ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN360 with Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Fran Fraschilla (color) and Ron Johnson (sideline) serving as the talent....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs arrive in Des Moines for NCAA Tournament

DES MOINES, IOWA (Mar. 20, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team packed its bags and made its venture to Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday morning to begin preparations for the Lady Bucs' first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf now No. 42 nationally, sets program mark

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2008) - Bolstered by a win in the South Alabama Lady Jaguar Invitational and a second place showing at the Pinehurst Intercollegiate earlier this month, the ETSU women's golf team continued its historic climb up the national rankings, moving to an all-time best of No. 42 in this week's Golfstat.com computer rankings....


Baseball

Bucs Baseball travel to Jacksonville for conference series

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 19, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to take on Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Fla. at Sessionas Stadium for a three game series this weekend. Game one of the series is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. with game two two on Friday and 6:30 p.m. and game three Saturday at 1 p.m....


Softball

Softball Bucs look to bounce back Thursday versus Milligan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 19, 2008) - After being swept by conference leader Florida Gulf Coast in the Atlantic Sun opener on Sunday, the ETSU softball team looks to bounce back and get into the win column when the Lady Bucs tangle with Milligan Thursday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park. First pitch of the doubleheader is slated for 3 p.m....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball falls to Radford, 13-8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team fell to Radford Tuesday night at Cardinal Park as the Bucs could not hold on to an early lead losing by a final of 13-8....


Softball

Softball moves series with Milligan to Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2008) � With the threat of heavy thunderstorms forecasted to hit the Tri-Cities area on Wednesday afternoon, both the ETSU and Milligan softball programs decided to push its doubleheader to Thursday. First pitch is now slated for 3 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Women's Basketball

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Tickets available through ETSU Ticket Office

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2008) �Tickets are now available for the Lady Bucs' NCAA Tournament game vs. Oklahoma State at 7:00 p.m.on Saturday, March 22nd at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. The ETSU Ticket Office will be taking orders for the game by phone until 11:00am Wednesday, March 19th. Any fans wishing to purchase tickets may do so by calling 423-439-3878. Due to time constraints before tournament play begins, tickets ordered through the ETSU office will only be available for pick up at ETSU's designated Will Call window at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines....


Women's Basketball

ETSU RECEIVES $45,000 IN NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GRANT PROGRAM

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Mar. 17, 2008) - East Tennessee State University received one of 17 grants as part of the newly designed NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Grant Program. Approximately $750,000 in grant money was given to schools and conferences by the NCAA. ETSU received $45,000 as part of the program....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs draw Oklahoma State in First Round of the NCAA Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 17, 2008) --- For the first time in school history the ETSU women's basketball team is playing in the NCAA Tournament....


Baseball

Buc Baseball splits doubleheader with Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team beat Mercer for the first time in 32 years on Sunday afternoon at Cardinal Park as they spilt the doubleheader losing, 7-5, in the first game and winning the second game, 4-3....


Softball

Softball Bucs swept by Florida Gulf Coast in Atlantic Sun opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 16, 2008) - The ETSU softball team was swept by conference-leading Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday afternoon from a chilly Metro-Kiwanis Park. The Eagles took game one, 11-0 in five innings, and finished off the sweep with a 4-3 come-from-behind victory in the nightcap. ...


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs drop Stetson, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team dropped the Stetson Hatters, 4-3 in conference play on Sunday afternoon. With the victory the Lady Bucs improve to 9-5 overall and 5-0 in conference action while the Hatters fall to 6-8, 4-3....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs to celebrate Selection Monday at Fanatics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 16, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has teamed up with Fanatics to host a Selection Show party this Monday as they honor the Lady Bucs' first-ever bid to the NCAA Tournament. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on March 17....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball doubleheader rained out

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2008) - The doubleheader against Mercer has been moved to Sunday at 1 p.m. due to inclement weather. The first game was in the bottom of the first inning when the downpour began. ...


Softball

ETSU Softball hosts conference newcomer Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 15, 2008) - The ETSU softball team opens Atlantic Sun play by hosting conference newcomer Florida Gulf Coast Sunday afternoon from Metro-Kiwanis Park. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 2 p.m....


Men's Tennis

No. 42 Bucs defeat Nebraska, 4-1

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 15, 2008) - The No. 42 ETSU men's tennis team defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 4-1 on Saturday Morning at the Bristol Country Club. ETSU improves to 13-3 on the year while Nebraska falls to 6-9....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis match against Stetson postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2008) - The match between ETSU and A-Sun foe Stetson has been postponed due to inclement weather. The match which was slated for Saturday at Noon has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 16 at Noon....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball falls to Mercer in game one, 11-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team fell to Mercer in game one of a three game series with Mercer Friday at Cardinal Park on Friday night, 11-4....


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis match against Nebraska to be played in Bristol

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2008) - Due to inclement weather the 42nd-ranked Buccaneer tennis team will face Nebraska at the Bristol Country Club. The match is set to begin at 10 a.m....


Women's Basketball

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Tickets available through ETSU Ticket Office

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 14, 2008) - Representatives from the ETSU Ticket Office will be taking pre-orders for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Fanatics Sports Grill in Johnson City during the NCAA Selection Show party scheduled for Monday night at 6:00pm. The ticket office will also accept pre-orders by phone until 11:00am Wednesday, March 19th. Any fans wishing to purchase tickets may do so by calling 423-439-3878....


Baseball

ETSU baseball to host Mercer in conference series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team will host Mercer in its second home conference series of the year this week at Cardinal Park. Game one is set for Friday at 7 p.m. with a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 1 p.m....


Men's Tennis

No. 42 Bucs blank Indiana State, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2008) - The 42nd-ranked ETSU men's tennis team defeated Indiana State, 7-0 on Thursday afternoon. The Bucs improve to 12-3 overall while the Sycamores fall to 4-8 on the year....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs to celebrate Selection Monday at Fanatics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 13, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has teamed up with Fanatics to host a Selection Show party this Monday as they honor the Lady Bucs' first-ever bid to the NCAA Tournament. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on March 17....


Men's Soccer

ETSU Men's Soccer releases Inaugural 2008 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2008) - For the first time in ETSU Athletics the Bucs will play collegiate men's soccer as they will open the inaugural season at home against Appalachian State on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. announced head coach Scott Calabrese and his staff as they released their schedule Thursday afternoon....


Baseball

Baseball Bucs set to take on Tennessee Tech

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 12, 2008) - The ETSU baseball is set to take on Tennessee Tech at Bush Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball struggles at Tennessee Tech, 15-6

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 12, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team was defeated by Tennessee Tech, 15-6, at Bush Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. Wednesday afternoon....


Softball

Softball Bucs split home opener with Tennessee Tech behind Hardy's career-high 12K's

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2008) - Sophomore Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) was almost untouchable in game one against Tennessee Tech Wednesday afternoon as she posted a new career-high 12 strikeouts and lifted ETSU to a 3-1 victory; however, the Golden Eagles' bats woke up in the nightcap and won 10-3 from Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Women's Basketball

Women's basketball announces summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2008) - Head ETSU women's basketball coach Karen Kemp and her staff released information on its individual and team camps Wednesday afternoon. The two Day Camp sessions will take place June 2-5 and June 23-26; while the Team Camp runs from June 12-15....


Women's Soccer

Dates announced for 2008 Buccaneer Soccer School for Girls

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2008) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer head coach Heather Henson has announced the dates of the fourth annual 'Buccaneer Soccer School for Girls'....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf finishes second, Jansone ends in fourth

PINEHURST, N.C. (March 11, 2008) - While the ETSU women's golf team enjoyed two days atop the team leaderboard at the 2008 Women's Golf Pinehurst Challenge, it took a tournament best team score of 295 from No. 28-ranked East Carolina to dash the Buccaneers title hopes Tuesday during final round play at Pinehurst No. 8....


Softball

ETSU Softball takes on Tennessee Tech in home opener Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 11, 2008) - With 22 games all ready in the books, the ETSU softball team will finally enjoy its home opener as they take on Tennessee Tech Wednesday afternoon in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. from Metro Kiwanis Park....


Baseball

Campbell sweeps ETSU Baseball, 11-1

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (March 10, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but would relinquish ten unanswered runs as the Bucs would be swept by Campbell at Taylor Field in Buies Creek, N.C. on Monday afternoon, 11-1....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf battles to seventh place finish at Hackler

MURRELS INLET, S.C. (March 10, 2008) - The No. 22-ranked ETSU men's golf team was not pleased with its trip to the General Jim Hackler Championship, but there was at least something to be encouraged by following Monday's third and final round at the TPC of Myrtle Beach....


Women's Golf

Jansone springs to the lead, ETSU women still in first place

PINEHURST, N.C. (March 10, 2008) - Sophomore Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia) fired an even par 72 to jump into a tie atop the individual leaderboard, helping the ETSU women's golf team maintain its hold on the top spot in the team standings during Monday's second round at the 2008 Women's Golf Pinehurst Challenge hosted by College of Charleston at Pinehurst No. 8....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf struggles during opening day at Hackler

MURRELS INLET, S.C. (March 9, 2008) - The No. 22-ranked ETSU men's golf team struggled through its toughest day of golf so far this season, finishing the first day of the General Jim Hackler Championship in 10th place Sunday at the TPC of Myrtle Beach....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf still rolling, leads Pinehurst Challenge

PINEHURST, N.C. (March 9, 2008) - The ETSU women's golf team placed three players in the Top 10 on the individual leaderboard during Sunday's first round of the 2008 Women's Golf Pinehurst Challenge, giving the Buccaneers the team lead heading into Monday's second round at the Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course....


Softball

Softball shuts out Coastal Carolina, falls to UIC on final day of UA Invitational

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Mar. 9, 2008) - Sophomore hurler Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) tossed a two-hit shutout and ETSU plated four runs in the top of the fifth en route to a 5-0 victory over Coastal Carolina; however, the Lady Bucs were blanked 2-0 by UIC in the final game of the Under Armour Invitational on Sunday from the Eddie C. Moore Sports Complex....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops two games in doubleheader to Campbell

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (March 8, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped two games to Campbell at Taylor Field in Buies Creek, N.C. Saturday as the Bucs fell just short of a comeback in the first game, 4-3, and would lose the second game, 5-1....


Softball

Softball Bucs' rally falls short versus Hofstra, 5-2

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Mar. 8, 2008) - After battling bad weather the past couple days, the ETSU softball team was able to get in an entire game Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, for the Softball Bucs their seventh inning rally fell short and lost to Hofstra, 5-2, in ETSU's third game of the Under Armour Invitational from the Eddie C. Moore Sports Complex....


Men's Tennis

No. 56 ETSU men's tennis drops Lipscomb, 4-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 8, 2008) - The 56th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team defeated Atlantic Sun conference opponent Lipscomb, 4-1 on Saturday night. ETSU improves to 11-3 overall and 3-0 in conference play while the Bisons fall to 0-10, 0-3....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs blank Lipscomb, 7-0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 7, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team blanked the Lipscomb Bisons, 7-0 on Saturday evening. The Lady Bucs improve to 8-5 overall and 4-0 in Atlantic Sun play while the Bisons fall to 0-7, 0-3....


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

Blackburn smashes school record at Virginia Tech Last Chance

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Mar. 8, 2008) - Sophomore thrower Zachlynn Blackburn (Tazewell, Va.) entered Saturday's Virginia Tech Last Chance meet as the owner of ETSU's weight throw record; however, after the meet she posted a new mark with a smashing toss inside the Rector Field House....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs are going dancing for the first time in school history

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 8, 2008) - ETSU is going Dancin'. Sophomore post Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) scored a career high 22 points and three teammates scored in double figures, as the ETSU women's basketball team made history, earning the Lady Bucs' first ever trip to the NCAA Tournament field of 64 with a 75-72 win over Jacksonville Saturday afternoon in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Championship game at Allen Arena. ...


Baseball

Campbell game postponed due to rain

BUIES CREEK, N. C. (March 7, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team will have to wait till Saturday to take on the Campbell Camels as the game Friday was postponed due to rain. The Bucs are scheduled to play a doubleheader tomorrow starting at 1 p.m. with the third game to be played on Monday....


Men's Basketball

Technical foul caps crushing loss to Belmont in semifinals

NASHVILLE (March 7, 2008) - What may be one of the most controversial foul calls in Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament history highlighted a nightmarish final seven minutes for the ETSU men's basketball team, as the Buccaneers watched a 10-point advantage vanish in the final minutes Friday night of a 69-65 loss to rival Belmont inside the Allen Arena. ...


Softball

ETSU Softball falls to No. 13 Baylor at Under Armour Invitational

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Mar. 7, 2008) - The ETSU softball team went toe-to-toe with 13th-ranked Baylor, but with the game tied at two in the top of the fifth the Bears broke things open, scoring six runs to come away with an 8-2 victory Friday afternoon in the Under Armour Invitational from the Eddie C. Moore Sports Complex. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 56 Bucs drop Belmont, 4-0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 7, 2008) - The No. 56 ETSU men's tennis team defeated the conference foe Belmont, 4-0 on Thursday night at the Wildwood Tennis Club. ETSU improves to 10-3 overall and 2-0 in A-Sun play while the Bruins fall to 0-8, 0-3....


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis blanks Belmont, 5-0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 7, 2008) - The Lady Bucs tennis team defeated A-Sun foe Belmont, 5-0 on Thursday night at the Wildwood Tennis Club. The Lady Bucs improve to 7-5 overall and 3-0 in conference action while the Bruins fall 3-6, 0-3....


Women's Basketball

Points off turnovers key as Lady Bucs advance to A-Sun Finals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 7, 2008) - Senior Michele DeVault (Columbus, Ohio) scored a game-high 23 points and sophomore Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) poured in 17, helping the ETSU women's basketball team cruise to a 84-64 semifinal victory over Lipscomb Friday afternoon in the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Tournament from Allen Arena....


Men's Basketball

Bucs advance to A-Sun semis with 81-74 victory over Lipscomb

NASHVILLE (March 6, 2008) - When the ETSU men's basketball team needed them most, seniors Travis Strong (Memphis), Kenyona Swader (Smyrna), and Andrew Reed (Port Richey, Fla.) made the plays needed to capture a quarterfinal win in the 2008 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament....


Softball

Softball Bucs fall to Michigan State, 12-0

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Mar. 6, 2008) - The ETSU women's softball team managed to get in one game before heavy rains moved into the Clearwater region; however, the news for the Lady Bucs was not positive as Michigan State posted a 12-0 shutout Thursday morning in the Under Armour Invitational from the Eddie C. Moore Sports Complex....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis drops Florida Atlantic, 5-2 in two-day match

BOCA RATON, Fla. (March 6, 2008) - In a match that was played on two different days because of inclement weather the Lady Bucs tennis team defeated Florida Atlantic, 5-2 on Thursday at Patch Reef Park. The Lady Bucs improve to 6-5 on the season while the Owls fall to 0-7....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs to face Lipscomb in Friday's Atlantic Sun semifinal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 6, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team will face host Lipscomb in the second semifinal game of the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Tournament Friday afternoon at approximately 2:15 p.m. from Allen Arena....


Baseball

ETSU loses two close games to Austin Peay in doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped two close games to Austin Peay Wednesday at Cardinal Park as the Governors came from behind to win game one, 6-5, in ten innings, and would hold on to win the second game, 9-7....


Men's Golf

Shaw wins A-Sun GOTM, Bucs move to No. 22 in nation

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2008) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) opened the spring golf season with a pair of top-10 finishes against elite fields while shooting par or better golf in all six rounds. In recognition of his stellar play to start the season, Shaw, a two-time First-Team All-Atlantic Sun performer won his first Golfer of the Month Award, the conference office announced on Wednesday....


Softball

ETSU Softball prepares for Under Armour Invitational

CLEARWATER, Fla. (Mar. 5, 2008) - The ETSU softball team wraps up its season-long 22-game road stretch this weekend as the Lady Buccaneers get set to play in the Under Armour Invitational Thursday morning from the Eddie C. Moore Sports Complex in Clearwater, Fla....


Men's Tennis

No. 56 ETSU drops No. 48 Harvard, 5-2

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (March 5, 2008) - The 56th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team dropped the No. 48 Harvard Crimson, 5-2 on Wednesday night at the Murr Center Courts. ETSU improves to 9-3 on the year while the Crimson fall to 4-3....


Women's Basketball

Well-rounded attack lifts Lady Bucs into A-Sun semis, 83-62

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 5, 2008) - Five Lady Buccaneer players scored in double figures, including Siarre Evans' (Griffin, Ga.) 16-point, 11-rebound effort as the ETSU women's basketball team knocked off eighth-seeded Mercer, 83-62, Wednesday evening in the second quarterfinal game of the General Shale Atlantic Sun Tournament inside Allen Arena....


General News

BASA raffles off $5,000 in gas cards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2008) -The Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association (BASA) awarded Denise Murray $5,000 worth of Shell gasoline gift cards on February 28 as part of its annual auction event at the Millennium Center....


Baseball

Austin Peay game moved to Wednesday due to rain

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2008) - The ETSU baseball game versus Austin Peay has been moved to Wednesday at noon. The Bucs and Governors will play a doubleheader tomorrow with the second game to follow 30 minutes after the completion of the first game....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball to be aired on WKPT Sports Radio and ASun.TV

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2008) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network and Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation have teamed up to air a handful of ETSU baseball games this 2008 season with broadcasts starting on March 25 when the Bucs head to Western Carolina for a 7 p.m. game....


Women's Golf

O'Sullivan takes title, ETSU women win team championship

MOBILE, Ala. (March 4, 2008) - Sophomore Sinead O'Sullivan (Galway, Ireland) became the second women's golfer in ETSU history to win an outright individual championship, and her efforts helped power the ETSU women's golf team to its first team championship of the 2007-08 season. The Buccaneers dominated the University of South Alabama Lady Jaguar Invitational, pulling away to a 17-stroke win over Southern Miss Tuesday at the Azalea City Golf Course....


Men's Basketball

Bucs prepare for Lipscomb in A-Sun quarterfinals

NASHVILLE (March 4, 2008) -- Having won its final three games of the regular season, the ETSU men's basketball team enters the 2008 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament this weekend with momentum and the hopes of reaching a pair of goals -- eclipsing the 20-win pinnacle for the season and earning its fourth postseason trip in the last six years....


Men's Basketball

ETSU's Pigram, Tiggs earn All A-Sun honors

MACON, Ga. (March 4, 2008) - Junior guard Courtney Pigram (Memphis) earned his second straight first-team All Atlantic Sun Conference honor and junior forward Kevin Tiggs (Flint, Mich.) was a second team pick, as the conference announced its postseason awards Tuesday on the eve of the conference tournament's first day of action on Wednesday....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis rallies to defeat Brown, 4-3

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 4, 2008) - The No. 56 ETSU men's tennis team defeated the Brown Bears in a hard-fought match, 4-3 on Tuesday night at the Pizzitola Center Courts. ETSU improves to 8-3 on the year while the Bears fall to 8-6....


Women's Basketball

DeVault, Evans named First Team All-Conference, Kemp tabbed Coach of the Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 4, 2008) - The Atlantic Sun office released its 2007-08 women's basketball all-conference selections Tuesday afternoon and three Lady Buccaneers landed league honors....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball to host Austin Peay in midweek series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2008) - The ETSU baseball will play a two-game midweek series this week at Cardinal Park. Game one is set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. with the second game on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ...


Women's Golf

Giraldo powers ETSU women's golf to lead at USA event

MOBILE, Ala. (March 3, 2008) - Despite gusty winds and less than ideal course conditions, the ETSU women's golf team overcame the obstacles in a big way during first round play in the University of South Alabama Lady Jaguar Invitational at the Azalea City Golf Course, taking the overall team lead heading into Tuesday's second and final round. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs begin championship quest Wednesday night

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mar. 3, 2008) - The 2007-08 Atlantic Sun regular season champion Lady Buccaneers begin their quest for a conference tournament title Wednesday night when they take on the Mercer Bears. The quarterfinal match-up is set to tip at 6 p.m. (CST) inside Lipscomb's Allen Arena....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball powers its way to first win of the season, 12-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2008) - A pair of homeruns by Nick Belcher (Abingdon, Va.) and Derek Trent (Kingsport, Tenn.) lifted the Bucs to their first win of the season as ETSU crushed USC Upstate, 12-5, at Cardinal Park on Sunday. ...


Men's Golf

Shaw finishes fourth, Bucs fifth at Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (March 2, 2008) - Sophomore Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) posted the low round of the day for the ETSU men's golf team, firing a 4-under-par 68 to help the No. 24 Buccaneers to an impressive fifth place finish Sunday in the highly competitive Puerto Rico Classic at the Rio Mar Country Club's River Course....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men to face host Lipscomb Thursday night on CSS

NASHVILLE (March 2, 2008) -- The No. 4 seeded ETSU men's basketball team will open play in the 2008 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Championship on Thursday night, facing host Lipscomb at 8:15 p.m. (CST) in Allen Arena. The game will air live on CSS as well as ASun.TV....


Softball

Softball Bucs nip the Zips, 1-0

Mt. PLEASANT, S.C. (Mar. 2, 2008) - With one out in the bottom of eighth, freshman Katie Henderson (Jackson, Tenn.) broke the stalemate as she scored from third on Amanda Haverman's (Kirkwood, Mo.) slow roller to short for the game-winning run as the Lady Bucs nipped the Zips, 1-0, Sunday afternoon at the College of Charleston Tournament from Patriot's Point Field....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball drops two to USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team dropped two games to the USC Upstate Spartans Saturday at Cardinal Park as the Bucs lost 11-1 in the first game and 8-3 in the second....


Men's Golf

Shaw, Bucs in contention after round two in Puerto Rico

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (March 1, 2008) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fired a 3-under-par 69 to move to third place on the individual leaderboard, and the No. 24-ranked ETSU men's golf team remains in contention following second round action Saturday in the Puerto Rico Classic at the Rio Mar Country Club's River Course....


Men's Basketball

Bucs outlast USC Upstate in season finale overtime thriller, 86-80

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2008) - On the same day he eclipsed the 1,000 point mark for his career, senior Travis Strong (Memphis) hit a running lay up to force overtime, and junior guard Jocolby Davis (Meridian, Miss.) went on to score seven points in the extra period to lift the ETSU men's basketball team to a 86-80 win over USC Upstate in the regular season finale for both teams Saturday afternoon at the G.B. Hodge Center. ...


Softball

Softball Bucs blast Marist, rally past UNC-Wilmington in Charleston

Mt. PLEASANT, S.C. (Mar. 1, 2008) - The ETSU softball team first plated six runs in the first and tacked on seven more in the third en route to a 16-1 five-inning thumping over Marist, and followed that up with a hard-fought win over UNC-Wilmington, 3-2, on the second day of the College of Charleston Tournament Saturday from Patriot's Point Field....


Men's Tennis

No. 45 ETSU Bucs blank Mercer in A-Sun opener, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2008) - The 45th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team began the defense of their Atlantic Sun conference title on Saturday as they blanked the Mercer Bears, 7-0. The Bucs improve to 7-3 overall and 1-0 in conference action while the Bears fall to 2-7, 0-2....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis cruises past Mercer, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team raced past the Mercer Bears on Saturday, 7-0 to win their second consecutive match. The Lady Bucs improve to 5-5 overall and 2-0 in conference play, while Mercer falls to 5-5, 0-2....


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

Men's Track and Field finishes second, women fifth at A-Sun Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 1, 2008) - The ETSU men's track and field team could not make it a three-peat at the indoor conference championships as Kennesaw State edged out the Buccaneers by 16 points to claim the crown on Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center. On the women's side, the Lady Bucs turned in solid efforts today and finished fifth overall....


Women's Basketball

A-SUN CHAMPS!!! Lady Bucs bring outright title home to Johnson City

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Mar. 1, 2008) - It has been a long and eventful journey for the ETSU women's basketball team, but after closing out its season winning 15 of the last 19 games the Lady Buccaneers claimed an outright Atlantic Sun crown with an 84-56 victory over USC Upstate Saturday afternoon inside the G.B. Hodge Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs to face Mercer Wednesday night on CSS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Mar. 1, 2008) - The Atlantic Sun Conference announced game times for the upcoming women's basketball tournament, and the top-seed Lady Buccaneers will take on the eight-seeded Mercer Wednesday evening. Tip is set for 7 p.m. EST on CSS inside Allen Arena....


Baseball

ETSU set for double header against USC Upstate in conference home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to host USC Upstate in the conference home opener this weekend at Cardinal Park. Game one will be Saturday at 1 p.m. with the second game to start 30 minutes after the completion of game one. Game three of the series is slated for Sunday at 1 p.m....


Men's Golf

Shaw, Enoch lead Bucs to strong showing in Puerto Rico

RIO GRANDE, P.R. (Feb. 29, 2008) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) and freshman Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) both posted sub-par scores during Friday's first round in the Puerto Rico Classic at the Rio Mar Country Club's River Course, helping the ETSU men's golf team to a third place standing in a field dominated by some of the nation's best collegiate teams....


Men's Basketball

A-Sun seeds up for grabs as Bucs face USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2008) -- With several seedings still yet to be determined for next week's Atlantic Sun Confernece Tournament in Nashville, the ETSU men's basketball team will do what it can Saturday afternoon when the Buccnaeers hit the road to face USC Upstate at 4 p.m. inside the G.B. Hodges Center....


Softball

Softball Bucs split day one in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 29, 2008) - After falling to College of Charleston for the second time this month, the ETSU softball team managed to pull off a split by knocking off Howard, 5-2, in the nightcap of the College of Charleston Tournament Friday from Patriot's Point. ...


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis opens A-Sun play with victory over Kennesaw State, 5-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 29, 2008) - The Lady Buccaneer tennis team opened Atlantic Sun conference action with a 5-1 victory over the Kennesaw State Owls on Friday afternoon. The Lady Bucs improve to 4-5 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Kennesaw State falls to 3-3, 0-1....


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

Men's track and field in title hunt after day one of A-Sun Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2008) - With day one of the Atlantic Sun indoor track and field championships in the books, the ETSU men's team find themselves in a fight for its third consecutive conference crown following Friday's competition inside Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to win A-Sun regular season title outright on Saturday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 29, 2008) - Before the season began the ETSU women's basketball team decided to follow the motto of "One Team�One Goal," meaning it will take a group effort to win an Atlantic Sun Championship. On Saturday, the first step of the Lady Bucs' goal can become a reality as they look to win the conference crown outright when ETSU faces USC Upstate. Tip is set for 1 p.m. inside the G.B. Hodge Center....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer earns NSCAA Academic Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 28, 2008) - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced East Tennessee State women's soccer program as a NSCAA team Academic Award winner. The soccer team coached by Heather Henson posted a 3.25 average GPA for the 2006-07 school year to earn the honors....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer adds eight for 2008

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2008) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer head coach Heather Henson announced today that eight skilled young ladies have joined the Buccaneer squad for the 2008 fall season....


Softball

ETSU Softball gears up for College of Charleston Tournament

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2008) - The ETSU softball team continues its grueling stretch of tournament play this weekend as they gear up for the College of Charleston Tournament. ETSU opens up with the host Cougars Friday at 4 p.m. from the College of Charleston Softball Stadium at Patriot's Point....


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

ETSU track and field prepares for Atlantic Sun Indoor Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2008) - The ETSU track and field program has begun its final preparations for this weekend's 2008 Atlantic Sun Indoor Conference Championship set to take place inside Memorial Center. The meet begins Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. and runs through Saturday evening....


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

Johnson named A-Sun AOTW after setting new school mark in the 200

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 27, 2008) - Junior sprinter Judy Johnson (Knoxville) prepped for her first-ever Atlantic Sun Indoor Track and Field Championship meet by setting a school record in the 200-meter dash at the Virginia Tech Challenge. On Wednesday, the conference office announced that she had won her first female Athlete of the Week award, the final award of the season. ...


Men's Soccer

Calabrese announces inaugural signing class for ETSU Men's Soccer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2008) - ETSU men's soccer coach Scott Calabrese announced the addition of 18 players to his team's 2008-09 inaugural signing class. The class is the largest non-football signing class in ETSU history....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball game against Tennessee Tech rescheduled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2008) - ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole announced Tuesday afternoon that the Tennessee Tech game has been rescheduled to March 26 at 7 p.m. due to inclement weather....


Women's Golf

Cuthbert Cup ends early due to rain, ETSU women finish 4th

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2008) - Steady rains forced the cancellation of Tuesday's third and final round of the Cuthbert Cup hosted by College of Charleston at the Cougar Point Golf Course....


Baseball

Auburn sweeps ETSU Baseball, 12-2

AUBURN, Ala. (Feb. 25, 2008) - Auburn scored five runs in the first inning as the Bucs were able to come back losing, 12-2, Monday afternoon at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala....


Women's Golf

O'Sullivan third, ETSU women up to fourth at Cuthbert Cup

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Feb. 25, 2008) - Sophomore Sinead O'Sullivan (Galway, Ireland) fired an even par 72 to earn a tie for third place on the individual leaderboard, and the ETSU women's golf team moved from sixth to fourth on the team standings following Monday's second round of the Cuthbert Cup hosted by College of Charleston at the Cougar Point Golf Course. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU overcomes Campbell rally; rolls to 96-87 league win

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2008) - Watching a 12-point halftime lead evaporate in the first four minutes of the second half and trailing 58-53 with 15:38 left in the game, the ETSU men's basketball team kept its poise, going on to outscore Atlantic Sun Conference foe Campbell 37-16 over the next eight minutes to build a 16-point lead and roll to a 96-87 win over the Camels Monday night at Carter Gym....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs clinch number one seed in A-Sun Tournament with win over Gardner-Webb, 88-76

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team pressured, attacked and stormed its way to a 12-point victory over Gardner-Webb 88-76 Monday night inside Paul Porter Arena. The win locked up a number one seed for the Lady Bucs in next month's Atlantic Sun Tournament as well as guaranteeing ETSU at least a share of the conference crown....


Baseball

Auburn defeats ETSU Baseball, 12-4

AUBURN, Ala. (Feb. 24, 2008) - Auburn's Luke Greinke would put the Tigers ahead with a three run homer in the fourth as the Bucs could not regain the lead falling, 12-4, to Auburn on Sunday at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs currently sixth after first round at Cuthbert Cup

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Feb. 24, 2008) - ETSU sophomore Kennie Leigh Eisenhower (Newport, Tenn.) tied the program record for birdies in a round with six and she joined fellow sophomore Sinead O'Sullivan (Galway, Ireland) with a pair of 1-over-par 73s, as the ETSU women's golf team finished sixth in Sunday's first round of the Cuthbert Cup hosted by College of Charleston at the Cougar Point Golf Course. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs return to league action Monday at Campbell

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2008) -- After an one-game break from conference play Saturday against Tennessee Tech, the ETSU men's basketball team returns to league action Monday night at Campbell, looking to regain some momentum as the team prepares for the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament next week in Nashville....


Softball

ETSU softball falls on final day of Chattanooga Challenge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2008) - Senior Amanda Haverman's (Kirkwood, Mo.) solo home run in the top of the fourth inning was the only offensive output ETSU came up with Sunday, as Eastern Kentucky handed the Lady Bucs a 4-1 loss on the final day of the Chattanooga Challenge from Jim Frost Stadium....


Men's Tennis

No. 45 ETSU blanks Winthrop, 7-0

ROCK HILL, S.C. (February 24, 2008) - The 45th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team dropped the Winthrop Eagles, 7-0 Sunday, at the Winthrop Memorial Courts in Rock Hill. ETSU improves to 6-3 on the year while the Eagles fall to 2-4....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis fall in heartbreaker to Michigan State, 5-2

BRISTOL, Tenn. (February 24, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team fell in a hard-fought match to Big 10 foe Michigan State on Sunday at the Bristol Raquet Club. ETSU falls to 3-5 on the year while the Spartans improve to 7-4....


Women's Basketball

A share of the conference crown on the line for Lady Bucs Monday night

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2008) - Following its 17-point win at Campbell and Kennesaw State's upset at Jacksonville on Saturday, the ETSU women's basketball now control its own destiny for an Atlantic Sun regular season championship. A win Monday night at Gardner-Webb would at least guarantee the Lady Bucs a share of the crown for the time being (should ETSU win its last two games they will win the title outright). Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside Paul Porter Arena....


Baseball

ETSU loses game 2 of series to Auburn, 12-1

AUBURN, Ala. (Feb. 23, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team could not get the bats going as they fell to Auburn, 12-1, in game two at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday afternoon....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf to open spring slate Sunday

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Feb. 23, 2008) -- Having earned the program's highest ever national ranking this past fall, and coming off back-to-back second place finishes in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships over the past two seasons, the ETSU women's golf team enters the 2008 spring season determined to take the next step....


Men's Basketball

Swader, Strong lead Bucs past Tennessee Tech on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2008) - In need of a confidence boost, the ETSU men's basketball team got one during ESPN's BracketBuster Saturday courtesy of the Ohio Valley Conference's Tennessee Tech. ...


Softball

Softball Bucs go from high to low on day two of Chattanooga Challenge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2008) - The ETSU softball team began day two of the Chattanooga Challenge rallying past Bowling Green, 5-4, but after hitting its high note the Lady Buccaneers came crashing down after having their four-run lead evaporate and fell 6-5 to Ball State in the nightcap at Frost Stadium. ...


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

Buccaneer freshmen highlight final day at Virginia Tech Challenge

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 23, 2008) - A pair of Buccaneer freshmen athletes posted stellar performances in their respective events Saturday from the Virginia Tech Challenge inside Rector Field House. ...


Women's Basketball

Second half surge sparks ETSU past Campbell, 78-61

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2008) - For the second time this season the ETSU women's basketball team needed a second half spark to lift them past Campbell. On Saturday, the Lady Bucs outscored the Lady Camels 42-29 during the final 20 minutes en route to a 17-point victory, 78-61, inside Carter Gym....


Baseball

ETSU falls to Auburn in season opener, 6-3

AUBURN, Ala. (Feb. 22, 2008) - Auburn had two early homeruns as the Tigers defeated ETSU, 6-3, in the season opener on Friday afternoon at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala....


Men's Basketball

Bucs in need of win Saturday against Tennessee Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2008) -- Needing to get back in the win column and hoping to start building momentum for the postseason, the ETSU men's basketball team will play host to non-conference foe Tennessee Tech Saturday inside Memorial Center as part of the yearly ESPN BracketBuster event. Tip is schedule for 4 p.m....


Softball

ETSU softball ends losing skid, splits day one of Chattanooga Challenge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2008) - The ETSU softball team snapped its six-game losing streak with an 8-0 victory over St. Francis (Pa.) in game one of the Chattanooga Challenge Friday afternoon; however, the Lady Bucs were shut down in game two, 1-0, to host UTC from Frost Stadium....


Women's Tennis

Stupak earns National Ranking in singles; partners with Batsula for National doubles ranking

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2007) - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced its first national rankings of the spring season earlier this week. Sophomore Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) became the first Lady Buc to ever earn a national ranking. Stupak and teammate Olya Batsula (Minsk, Belarus) were also ranked nationally in doubles....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis cruises past Charlotte, 6-1; Tennessee Tech, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 22, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team picked up it's second and third victories of the season on Friday as they defeated UNC Charlotte, 6-1 and Tennessee Tech, 6-1. The Lady Bucs improve to 3-4 on the year, while Charlotte falls to 3-3. The Golden Eagles fall to 1-5 overall....


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

ETSU track and field wraps up day one at Virginia Tech Challenge

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 22, 2008) - The ETSU track and field team is making one final tune-up before next weekend's conference championships as a small contingent of Buccaneer athletes concluded day one of the Virginia Tech Challenge Friday evening inside the Rector Field House....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs begin three-game road swing with Campbell Saturday

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team will look to control its half-game lead in the conference standings this weekend as they close out the regular season with a three-game road test. The Lady Bucs begin the road trip with a 1 p.m. tip against Campbell Saturday inside Carter Gym. ...


Baseball

ETSU Baseball set to open season at Auburn

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2008) - The ETSU baseball team is set to open the 2008 season from Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Friday at 4 p.m. EST. The Bucs will play a four game series against Auburn in a first ever four-game series in school history....


Men's Basketball

Flittner, Gardner-Webb shooting attack too much for Bucs

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2008) - Gardner-Webb guard Grayson Flittner scored a career high 34 points and the Runnin' Bulldogs outscored the ETSU men's basketball team 43-22 in the final 12:19 to race away with a 96-70 Atlantic Sun Conference win Thursday night inside Paul Porter Arena. ...


Softball

ETSU softball looks to bounce back at this weekend's Chattanooga Challenge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2008) - Coming off a disappointing showing at last weekend's Cox Communications Classic in Florida, the ETSU softball team looks to get back on track as they get set to compete in the Chattanooga Challenge beginning this Friday. The Lady Bucs square off with St. Francis (Pa.) at 2:15 p.m. from Frost Stadium....


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to face road matchup with Gardner-Webb Thursday night

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2008) -- Attempting to stay in the race for one of the top two seeds in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament bracket, the ETSU men's basketball team hits the road Thursday night for a matchup with league foe Gardner-Webb. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m....


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

Two first-place finishes at Clemson propels Rotich to A-Sun AOTW honors

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 20, 2008) - In his final tune-up before the Atlantic Sun Conference's Indoor Track and Field Championship on his home turf, ETSU's Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya) turned in a spectacular warm-up act, winning the 3,000m and the 5,000m races at the Clemson Invitational over the weekend. For his efforts, Rotich earned his first Indoor Athlete of the Week award, the conference announced on Wednesday. He won three such awards during the 2007 cross country campaign....


Women's Basketball

SWEETNESS!!! Lady Bucs blast archrival Belmont in home finale, 102-59

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2008) - The Belmont women's basketball team will have a long ride back to Nashville after ETSU handed the Bruins their worst loss since entering the Atlantic Sun as the Lady Bucs hit the century mark Monday night inside Memorial Center, 102-59....


Softball

Softball Bucs' losing streak hits six after blowing four-run lead to College of Charleston

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2008) - Things were looking bright for the Softball Bucs after the first 4.5 innings of play Sunday morning as they led 4-0, but College of Charleston tied the game with a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh and scored the game winning run when Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) hit Kristi Woodall with the bases loaded in the eighth, rallying the Cougars past ETSU, 5-4, at the Cox Communications Classic....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to keep number one seed intact Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2008) - With only four regular season games remaining, the ETSU women's basketball team controls its own destiny for the number one seed in the 2008 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. The Lady Bucs look to keep the top seed intact Monday night when they close out their final home game against Belmont at 7 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs bounce back with 81-78 win over Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2008) - It was not the usual cast of characters for the ETSU men's basketball team, but the efforts they provided were enough to get the Buccaneers a much needed victory Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center....


Softball

ETSU Softball continues to struggle in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2008) - For the second straight day the ETSU softball dropped a pair of games at the Cox Communications Classic as they fell to 11th-ranked Florida in the first game, 10-1, then followed that up with a 7-3 loss to Stetson in a non-conference battle from the Pressly Softball Stadium on Saturday....


Men's Tennis

No. 49 Bucs fall in heartbreaker to No. 17 Demon Deacons, 4-2

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (February 16, 2008) - The ETSU men's tennis team lost a heartbreaker to Wake Forest in Winston-Salem on Saturday, 4-2. The Bucs fall to 5-3 overall while the Demon Deacons improve to 4-2 on the season....


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

Burton performs solid at Tyson Invitational; two Buccaneer athletes win gold at Clemson

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. and CLEMSON, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2008) - Sophomore Jarrod Burton (Bastian, Va.) went head-to-head with some of the best throwers in the country at the Tyson Invitational and walked away with a top-16 performance in the weight throw Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya) and Judy Johnson (Knoxville) were busy winning gold in their respective events at the Tiger Invitational in Clemson....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs race past Lipscomb 89-65 on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2008) -- Sophomore forward Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) scored a game high 19 points and three other ETSU women's basketball players notched 14 apiece as the Lady Bucs dropped Lipscomb 89-65 on Senior Day Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope to stop losing streak Saturday against Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2008) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will try to avoid its longest losing streak of the season and right the ship Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneers play host to Atlantic Sun Conference rival Lipscomb inside Memorial Center. Tip is scheduled for 4 p.m....


Softball

Offensive woes leave Softball Bucs grounded in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2008) - The ETSU softball team were left seeing zeros after being shut out on the first day of the Cox Communications Classic on Friday from the Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium. The Lady Bucs fell to ACC foe North Carolina 8-0 in the first game, and lost 9-0 in the nightcap to the host and 11th-ranked Florida Gators....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis falls to No. 12 Vanderbilt, 6-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 15, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team fell to No. 12 Vanderbilt, 6-1 Saturday, at the Currey Tennis Center in Nashville. ETSU falls to 1-4 on the year while the Vanderbilt improves to 6-0....


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

Rotich wins 5,000 meters at Tiger Invitational; Bucs also compete at Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. AND CLEMSON, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2008) - The ETSU track and field team split up this weekend sending most of its members to the Clemson Tiger Invitational; however, three Buccaneer athletes made the trip to Arkansas in order to test their strength against some of the strongest competitors at the Tyson Invitational. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs celebrate Senior Day, Think Pink, and look to remain in A-Sun title hunt Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2008) - It will be a jammed pack day for the ETSU women's basketball team Saturday afternoon as they honor four spectacular seniors, create awareness for breast cancer and look to remain tied for first in the Atlantic Sun standings when the Lady Bucs host Lipscomb. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Belmont races to large halftime lead, drops ETSU 87-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2008) - Guard Shane Dansby scored a career high 28 points to help power Belmont to a 20-point halftime lead and yet another win inside ETSU's Memorial Center, as the Bruins cruised to an 87-75 Atlantic Sun Conference win over the Buccaneers Thursday night in front of 4,262 fans on Valentine's Day evening....


Softball

ETSU softball travels to Gainesville for Cox Communications Classic

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2008) - After opening the 2008 season with a split at Furman, the ETSU softball team now enters a stretch where they play in four difficult tournaments, beginning this weekend with the Cox Communications Classic. The three day five-game tournament kicks off Friday morning when the Lady Bucs tangle with ACC foe North Carolina at 9 a.m. from Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium....


Women's Basketball

ETSU set to "Think Pink" on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2008) - The WBCA tipped off its 2008 "Think Pink" week on February 8, and ETSU will be unified with over 900+ teams during the week long marketing campaign to help join the fight against breast cancer. The Lady Bucs will help create awareness and raise money for the deadly disease this Saturday afternoon when they host Lipscomb at 1:30 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs to face Belmont in battle for first place in A-Sun

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2008) -- While the sting may remain from an unexpected loss to Stetson last Sunday, the ETSU men's basketball team has a chance to end the pain Thursday night when the Buccaneers will face rival Belmont for a share of first place in the Atlantic Sun Conference regular season race....


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

Blackburn tabbed A-Sun Athlete of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 13, 2008) - For the second straight weekend, ETSU's Zachlynn Blackburn (Tazewell, Va.) established a personal best in the shot put. At the Appalachian Limited, her throw of 42-01.50 (12.84m) topped her throw of, 40-11.75 (12.49m), which was set at the Carolina Classic. Her effort in the shot put combined with her top-three finish in the weight throw earned the sophomore her first Indoor Track Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced on Wednesday. ...


Baseball

2008 ETSU Baseball season passes and ticket packs on sale now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2008) - The ETSU Ticket Office announced Tuesday that it is now offering season passes and various ticket packs for the 2008 Bucs Baseball Season, which gets underway later this month. You can be a part of all the excitement by purchasing your season pass, or a special ticket pack today....


Men's Basketball

Diamond Ring giveaway to highlight Valentine's Day showdown between ETSU and Belmont

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2008) - As the ETSU men's basketball team faces its most important game of the season Thursday night, hosting Belmont inside Memorial Center for a share of first place in the Atlantic Sun Conference race, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is doing its part to promote fan attendance with a special promotion on Valentine's Day night....


Volleyball

Former ETSU Volleyball player excels on world stage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2008) - Former ETSU volleyball standout Crystal Palmer is enjoying her life as a professional volleyball player in Croatia. Palmer has been adjusting to a different lifestyle both on and off of the court after a successful career at ETSU from 2005-06....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball looks sharp after first week of full-squad practices

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2008) - The ETSU Baseball team wrapped up its first full week of full-squad practices this past weekend. The Bucs will continue to practice in preparation for the 2008 season opener at Auburn on Feb. 22....


Women's Basketball

Lady Buccaneer rally falls short; Gulf Coast snaps ETSU's eight-game A-Sun win streak

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2008) - Despite making six more field goals and out-rebounding Florida Gulf Coast, 42-33, the ETSU women's basketball team still could not beat the Eagles as the Lady Bucs saw their program-record eight-game conference win streak snapped Monday night inside Alico Arena, 71-66....


Men's Basketball

ETSU title hopes take setback in 68-56 loss to Stetson

DELAND, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2008) - In ETSU's losses this season, the Buccaneers have struggled at long stretches to produce scoring opportunities. That issue once again cost the Bucs Sunday....


Men's Tennis

No. 48 ETSU tops No. 50 MTSU, 5-1

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (February 10, 2008) - The No. 48 ETSU men's tennis team dropped the MTSU Blue Raiders, 5-1 Sunday, at the Racquet Club Indoor Tennis Facility in Murfreesboro. ETSU improves to 5-2 on the year while the Blue Raiders fall to 4-4....


Women's Basketball

A-Sun's two hottest teams set to collide Monday night

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2008) - Someone's win streak has to end Monday night when the ETSU women's basketball team takes on conference newcomer Florida Gulf Coast in a critical Atlantic Sun match-up inside Alico Arena. Tip is set for 7 p.m....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope to keep winning streak alive Sunday at Stetson

DELAND, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2008) - Having reached the top of the Atlantic Sun Conference standings, the ETSU men's basketball team will look to stay there Sunday when the Buccaneers face a road test at Stetson beginning at 3 p.m. inside the Edmunds Center....


Softball

Hackworth's slam lifts ETSU to a season-opening split over Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 9, 2008) - Junior Jessie Hackworth's (Clinton, Tenn.) grand slam in the top of the seventh lifted the ETSU softball team to a 7-0 victory over Furman in game one; however, the Lady Paladins spoiled the Lady Buccaneers' chances of pulling off a sweep for the second straight season as they rallied past ETSU, 5-3, in the nightcap Saturday afternoon at Pepsi Stadium....


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis falls to No. 28 Kentucky, 6-1

LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 9, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team fell to No. 28 Kentucky, 6-1 Saturday, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington. The Lady Bucs fall to 1-3 on the year while the Wildcats improve to 6-1....


Women's Basketball

POST 'EM UP: Belcher's career-high 20 points lifts ETSU to victory over Stetson, 73-62

DELAND, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2008) - Sophomore post Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) scored a career-high 20 points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds as the ETSU Lady Buccaneers went on to defeat Stetson, 73-62, Saturday afternoon inside the Edmunds Center. In total, the Lady Buccaneer post players scored 57 points, guiding ETSU to its school record eighth straight conference victory....


Softball

ETSU Softball opens season Saturday at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 8, 2008) - Coming off its best offensive season in school history, the ETSU softball program will open its 2008 schedule this Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs take on the Furman Paladins. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. at Pepsi Stadium....


Men's Basketball

First half offensive surge lifts Bucs to 95-71 win over FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2008) - A night after Belmont opened the door with a win over Jacksonville, the ETSU men's basketball team sprang to the top of the Atlantic Sun Conference standings with a 95-71 win over Florida Gulf Coast in the first ever meeting between the schools Friday night at Alico Arena....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs defeat Eastern Kentucky, 7-0; fall to Miami-Ohio, 5-2

RICHMOND, Ky. (February 8, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team defeated Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Kentucky, 7-0 before falling to the Miami-Ohio Redhawks, 5-2 on Friday evening at the Greg Adams Tennis Center....


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

ETSU Track and Field concludes competition at Appalachian State

BOONE, N.C. (Feb. 8, 2008) - The ETSU track and field team made the short one-day trip over to Boone, and competed in the ASU Limited Open Friday afternoon inside the George Holmes Convocation Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to have fun in the Florida sun

DELAND, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team will put a handful of win streaks on the line Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs face Stetson at 3 p.m. inside the Edmunds Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs look to stay hot on Florida swing

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2008) -- Owners of a five-game winning streak and in the hunt for an Atlantic Sun Conference regular season championship, the ETSU men's basketball team takes to the road for a crucial two-game league road swing this weekend....


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

Burton's solid performances land him A-Sun AOTW honors

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 6, 2008) - For the third time in his first two seasons at ETSU, Jarrod Burton (Bastian, Va.) earned the Atlantic Sun Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week award, the conference office announced on Wednesday. At the Texas Roadhouse Carolina Classic, Burton defeated all the collegiate competitors in the weight throw in finishing second overall in the event. In the shot put, he placed seventh, fifth among college student athletes....


Men's Basketball

A-Sun Tournament ticket books now available for pre-order

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2008) - The ETSU Athletic Ticket Office is now taking pre-orders for General Admission Tournament Books for the entire 2008 Atlantic Sun Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. This year's tournaments are being held March 5 through 8 at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee....


Women's Basketball

Evans named A-Sun POTW; ETSU sweeps weekly honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team is enjoying its hottest run of the season and sophomore star Siarre Evans (Griffin, Ga.) is one of many reasons for the recent Lady Buccaneer success. On Tuesday, Evans was recognized for her hard work as the league office named her the Atlantic Sun Player of the Week....


General News

Bucs visit Johnson City Public Library for community service event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb 4., 2008) - The Johnson City Public Library hosted members of the ETSU athletics department last Thursday for an afternoon of teaching games and sportsmanship to area children....


Men's Basketball

Tiggs wins second A-Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 4, 2008) - ETSU junior forward Kevin Tiggs (Flint, Mich.) became the first player this season to win multiple Atlantic Sun Player of the Week awards after averaging a double-double, 22.0 points per game and 10.0 rebounds, in leading the Buccaneers to a pair of home wins, the conference office announced on Monday. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs, Tennessee Tech to meet on ESPN BracketBuster Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2008) - The ETSU men's basketball team will play host to former Ohio Valley Conference rival and in-state foe Tennessee Tech as part of the annual ESPN BracketBuster Saturday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Well-balanced Lady Buccaneer attack blasts Mercer, 88-57

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team used a well-balanced attack Monday night as all 13 Lady Buccaneer players reached the scoring column en route to a 31-point victory over Mercer, 88-57, inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs extend win streak to five; down Kennesaw State, 72-66

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2008) - With ETSU holding a comfortable 13-point advantage midway through the first half, this game between the Buccaneers and Atlantic Sun Conference rival Kennesaw State did not have the same intensity of the previous four matches between the two schools. But it did not stay that way. ...


Women's Basketball

Red-hot Lady Bucs look to push win streak to six Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2008) - The Lady Buccaneers are in the midst of a season-long five-game winning streak, and they look to push it to six games this Monday night when the Mercer Bears visit Memorial Center. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m....


General News

BASA set to host annual auction; will raffle off $5,000 in gas cards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2008) - As the price of gas continues to increase this winter, the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association (BASA) has decided to give the public an opportunity to win $5,000 worth of Shell gasoline gift cards as part of its annual auction event at the Millennium Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs, Owls to face off on Super Bowl Sunday at 2 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2008) -- Before the country stops to enjoy the Super Bowl Sunday night, the ETSU men's basketball team will renew its heated rivalry with Atlantic Sun Conference foe Kennesaw State at 2 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis falls to No. 2 Georgia, 6-1

ATHENS, Ga. (February 2, 2008) - The No. 49 ETSU men's tennis team fell in a hard-fought battle to the second-ranked and defending National Champion Georgia Bulldogs, 6-1 Saturday, at the Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Courts in Athens. ETSU falls to 4-2 on the year while the Bulldogs improve to 3-0....


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

Blackburn wins shot put title; Bucs wrap up final day at Carolina Classic

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2008) - The ETSU track and field team wrapped up competition at the 2008 Texas Roadhouse Carolina Classic, and sophomore hurler Zachlynn Blackburn (Tazewell, Va.) enjoyed the spotlight for the Buccaneers as she won gold in the shot put inside the Eddie Smith Field House on Saturday....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs rally past Kennesaw State in front of record setting crowd, 81-77

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2008) - It was a second half to remember for the ETSU women's basketball team as they shot 70.4 percent from the field and outscored Kennesaw State by 11, (47-36) as the Lady Bucs rallied past the Lady Owls, 81-77, in front of a record setting crowd of 1,236 fans Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

ETSU and Mountain States Health Alliance enjoy successful "Pack the House" promotion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2008) - History was made Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center as the ETSU department of athletics and Mountain States Health Alliance partnered up to create the largest crowd to witness a Lady Buccaneer basketball game in program history....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf coach Fred Warren signs contract extension

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics officially announced Friday that longtime men's golf coach Fred Warren has signed a new contract extension....


Men's Basketball

Bucs best Mercer in Atlantic Sun Conference battle, 85-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2008) - After watching a nine-point lead dwindle to one with just over three minutes left, the ETSU men's basketball team made enough foul shots and senior Andrew Reed drained a clutch 3-pointer in the final minutes as the Buccaneers outlasted Mercer, 85-79, in Atlantic Sun Conference play Friday night inside Memorial Center. ...


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

ETSU throwers highlight day one at Carolina Invitational

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2008) - The ETSU track and field team concluded its first day of the 2008 Texas Roadhouse Carolina Classic Friday evening on the Dick Taylor Track inside the Eddie Smith Field House....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to "Pack the House" against Kennesaw in A-Sun Game of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2008) - Help make history this Saturday afternoon when the ETSU women's basketball team hosts the Kennesaw State Lady Owls at 2 p.m. in the Atlantic Sun Game of the Week inside Memorial Center. The Lady Buccaneers are looking to break their all-time attendance mark of 1,117 fans, which was set last season versus Jacksonville, as they participate in the NCAA "Pack the House" promotion....


Men's Basketball

Bucs, Bears set for clash on CSS Game of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2008) -- In the midst of a three-game winning streak, the ETSU men's basketball will look to maintain its momentum Friday night when the Buccaneers host Atlantic Sun Conference foe Mercer in front of a live regional television audience on CSS. Tip time is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Softball

Haverman and Jett named Preseason All-Conference; Lady Bucs picked to finish fifth

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 31, 2008) - The ETSU softball team was one of two programs in the Atlantic Sun to have two of its players selected to the Preseason All-Conference Team, as senior Amanda Haverman (Kirkwood, Mo.) and sophomore Katy Jett (Talbot, Tenn.) received the honors Thursday afternoon. As a team, the Lady Buccaneers were picked to finish fifth by the league coaches....


Men's Basketball

Special ticket promotions planned for Friday night CSS game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced a trio of special ticket promotions planned for Friday night's men's basketball game against Mercer, which will air throughout the Southeast as part of the CSS Game of the Week package at 7:30. ...


Women's Basketball

Help make history this Saturday as the Lady Buccaneers look to "Pack the House" against Kennesaw

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2008) - Help make history this Saturday afternoon when the ETSU women's basketball team hosts the Kennesaw State Lady Owls at 2 p.m. inside Memorial Center. The Lady Buccaneers are looking to break their all-time attendance mark of 1,117 fans, which was set last season versus Jacksonville, as they participate in the NCAA "Pack the House" promotion....


Men's Golf

Power shines as Bucs finish fifth at Ping-Arizona Intercollegiate

TUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 29, 2008) - ETSU sophomore Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) posted a 4-under par 68 in Tuesday's third and final round of the PING-Arizona Intercollegiate, finishing an impressive fourth on the individual leaderboard at the Arizona National Golf Club....


Men's Golf

Quality efforts lead ETSU men's golf to fourth-place standing

TUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 28, 2008) - ETSU freshman Simon Doherty (Belfast, Northern Ireland) fired a 6-under-par 65 to take the first round lead Monday in the Ping-Arizona Intercollegiate at the Arizona National Golf Club. Second round play was suspended due to darkness, and plans are to complete the tournaments third and final round on Tuesday....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs snap Jacksonville's 17-game home win streak; move into a tie for first in A-Sun, 80-74

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2008) - Senior Michele DeVault (Columbus, Ohio) drained a career-high six threes and the ETSU women's basketball team moved into a tie for first place in the Atlantic Sun standings after knocking off Jacksonville, 80-74, snapping what was the nation's second longest home winning streak at 17 games Monday afternoon inside Swisher Gymnasium. ...


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf opens spring season Monday at Ping-Arizona Intercollegiate

TUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 27, 2008) - Having said farewell to the most decorated golfer in the history of the program, the ETSU men's golf team enters the 2008 spring season on Monday in the PING-Arizona Intercollegiate at the Arizona National Golf Club. The team will play 36 holes on Monday, followed by 18 on Tuesday, and fans can watch live stats from the event by visiting Golfstat.com....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men cruise past North Florida 92-68 in A-Sun action

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2008) - Senior forward Kenyona Swader (Smyrna) scored a game high 19 points, leading a group of Buccaneers that scored in double figures as the ETSU men's basketball team grounded the North Florida Ospreys 92-68 Sunday afternoon in Atlantic Sun Conference action at Memorial Center. ...


Men's Tennis

No. 24 Tennessee tops No. 49 ETSU, 5-2

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (January 27, 2007) - The No. 49 ETSU men's tennis team fell in a hard-fought battle to the No. 24 Tennessee Volunteers Sunday, at the Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center in Knoxville. ETSU falls to 4-1 on the year while Tennessee improves to 3-0....


Women's Basketball

ETSU and Jacksonville battle for first-place Monday afternoon

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team will look to hand Jacksonville its first conference loss of the season and move into a tie for first-place when the two teams face off in a Monday matinee. The Lady Bucs and Dolphins will tip-off at 1 p.m. inside Swisher Gymnasium....


Men's Basketball

Bucs return home Sunday for matchup with North Florida

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2008) -- With a successful conference road swing behind them, the ETSU Buccaneers will make a quick two-day turnaround to host Atlantic Sun Conference foe North Florida Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Clutch offensive run lifts Bucs past Jacksonville, 83-77

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2008) - In a one-point game with 3:16 remaining, the ETSU men's basketball team got an much-needed 7-0 offensive spurt to build a cushion and ultimately hold on to drop Jacksonville 83-77 in a critical Atlantic Sun Conference battle Friday evening before a record crowd of at Veterans Memorial Arena....


Men's Tennis

No. 49 Olivares garners Atlantic Sun Player of the Week award

MACON, Ga. (January 25, 2008) - ETSU junior Enrique Olivares opened his spring season with a pair of victories at the Virginia Commonwealth 4x1 Invitational last weekend, leading the defending Atlantic Sun Conference champion Buccaneers to sweeps of Navy and Longwood and on Friday earned the first Atlantic Sun Player of the Week Award of 2008 the conference office announced....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs fall to No. 5 Georgia, 7-0

ATHENS, Ga. (January 25, 2008) - The ETSU women's tennis team fell to the fifth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs Friday evening at the Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Tennis Facility. The Lady Bucs fall to 0-1 on the year while Georgia improves to 1-0....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs set up critical A-Sun showdown with 57-39 victory over UNF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2008) - Four Lady Buccaneer players scored in double figures and the ETSU women's basketball team defeated North Florida in a defensive battle, 57-39, Friday night inside Memorial Center. The Lady Buccaneers are now a perfect 5-0 lifetime against the Ospreys and ETSU has made it seven straight wins against teams from the Sunshine state on its home floor....


Football

Former Buccaneer linebacker Mike Smith named head coach of Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan. 24, 2008) - Former ETSU linebacker Mike Smith (1977-81) spent the last five seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but on Thursday Smith accepted his first-ever NFL head coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons....


Men's Basketball

Crucial game awaits for ETSU at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2008) -- They may only be five games into the Atlantic Sun Conference schedule, but the ETSU Buccaneers face a critical league matchup Friday night when they meet the Jacksonville Dolphins at Veterans Memorial Arena. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and the game will be broadcast regionally on CSS....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs hope to keep perfection intact against UNF Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2008) - Since joining the Atlantic Sun, the ETSU women's basketball team has faced North Florida four times and the Lady Buccaneers have walked away with a victory in all four of those meetings. ETSU will look to keep its perfect record in tact when they face the Ospreys Friday evening at 7 p.m. inside Memorial Center. ...


General News

Atlantic Sun Announces All-Academic Teams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 25, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released on Friday that 55 percent of its eligible student-athletes earned Atlantic Sun All-Academic status for the 2007 Fall semester which is up from 45 percent last season....


Baseball

Russell named to Wallace Award Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2008) - ETSU senior first baseman Anthony Russell (Waldorf, Md.) was named to the 2008 preseason Brooks Wallace Award Watch List, the College Baseball Foundation announced over the weekend. Dedicated to the memory of late Texas Tech shortstop and assistant coach Brooks Wallace, the award is in its fifth year and is given annually to the nation's top collegiate baseball player....


Men's Basketball

Kingsport Damon's to host special ETSU vs. Jacksonville event Friday night

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is pleased to invite all ETSU Buccaneer fans to watch the men's basketball team take on Atlantic Sun Conference rival and current regular season leader Jacksonville at Damon's off John B. Dennis Highway. The game will air locally on CSS....


Volleyball

Apana named Top Five Libero by Collegiate Volleyball Update

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2007) -ETSU senior Kaena Apana (Waianae, Hawaii) was named one of the top five liberos in the country by Collegiate Volleyball Update. Apana was seventh in the nation in digs per game with a 6.25 average. ...


Women's Basketball

NASHVILLE SWEEP! Lady Bucs beat Belmont, 73-63

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2008) - Last season the ETSU women's basketball team came back from Nashville winless; however, on Monday the Lady Bucs will make the trip back to Johnson City seem that much sweeter after defeating Belmont, 73-63, inside the Curb Event Center....


Men's Tennis

No. 49 ETSU knocks off Temple, 5-0; Longwood, 5-0

RICHMOND, Va. (January 20, 2008) - The No. 49 ETSU men's tennis team closed out the final day of the VCU 4x1 Invitational blanking two opponents. For the second day in a row the Bucs went without dropping a match in singles or doubles, they defeated Temple 5-0, and went on to defeat Longwood 5-0 in the afternoon match....


Women's Basketball

Women's hoops look for revenge at Belmont Monday afternoon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team is quite familiar with Belmont as both programs met three times a year ago; including in the Atlantic Sun Championship game. However, it was the Bruins that took the title back to Nashville and earned the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament....


Men's Basketball

ETSU rallies late to stop streak, captures 86-81 win over Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2008) - Just when a third straight Atlantic Sun Conference loss seemed imminent and its regular season championship hopes fading, the ETSU men's basketball team found a way to get it done....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis sweeps Richmond 5-0; Navy 3-0 in season opener

RICHMOND, Va. (January 19, 2008) - The ETSU men's tennis team swept their first two opponents of the spring season today defeating Richmond and Navy at the VCU 4x1 Invitational. Without dropping a match in singles or doubles, they defeated Richmond 5-0, and went on to defeat Navy 3-0 in the afternoon match....


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

Bucs wrap up competition at 2008 Niswonger Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 19, 2008) - The ETSU track and field team wrapped up the 2008 Niswonger Invitational with several strong performances on Saturday....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs feast on Lady Bisons; Norman and Belcher post career bests

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2008) - Senior Jenny Norman (Peachtree City, Ga.) poured in a career-high 21 points and sophomore post Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) posted her fourth-ever double-double with a career-best 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Lady Bucs cruised past Lipscomb, 77-55, Saturday afternoon inside Allen Arena....


General News

ETSU athletics promotes health awareness throughout community

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host its first of three event this year to kick-off a new emphasis on the promotion of healthy lifestyles within the ETSU and Northeast Tennessee-Southwest Virginia community this weekend at the Niswonger Invitational....


Men's Basketball

Bucs needing to rebound with win against Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2008) -- In need of getting back to the win column in Atlantic Sun Conference action, the ETSU men's basketball team plays the second of three straight league road games Saturday at 5:15 (EST), when the Buccaneers face in-state rival Lipscomb at Allen Arena....


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

Day one of Niswonger in the books; Blackburn breaks her own school record in the weight

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2008) - The first day of the 30th annual Niswonger Invitational is in the books and the East Tennessee State track and field team displayed some major highlights on Friday inside Memorial Center on the David E. Walker Track. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs hope to turn things around in Music City

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2008) - If there is ever a such thing as a make-or-break road trip, this weekend would count as one of those for the ETSU women's basketball team. The Lady Bucs will face two in-state conference rivals, starting with Lipscomb Saturday afternoon inside Allen Arena at 3 p.m. EST....


Men's Basketball

Second chance points kill ETSU in 86-83 loss to Belmont

NASHVILLE (Jan. 17, 2008) - Junior forward Kevin Tiggs (Flint, Mich.) set a Curb Event Center record with 30 points and the ETSU men's basketball team shot an impressive 61 percent from the floor, but once again it was the Belmont Bruins that still found a way to beat the Buccaneers in Atlantic Sun Conference play Thursday night....


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

30th annual Niswonger Invitational set to take place this weekend inside Memorial Center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2008) - The East Tennessee State University track & field team has begun its final preparations for the Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational/KTC High School Indoor Track Classic, that will be held inside Memorial Center this weekend on the David E. Walker Track. This year's meet is the sixth year that the Niswonger Foundation will be sponsoring the event and the 30th meet overall....


Men's Basketball

ETSU looking to stay in the A-Sun hunt during Nashville swing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2008) -- As the ETSU men's basketball team faces its most challenging road stretch of the Atlantic Sun Conference season, Buccaneer fans are reminded they can catch all the action live by visiting ASun.TV and ordering the streaming video service....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs drop wild one in Boone, 73-70

BOONE, N.C. (Jan. 16, 2008) - Things have a tendency not to go your way when you turn the ball over 31 times and allow the opposition to grab 20 offensive rebounds, and that is exactly what happened Wednesday night for the ETSU women's basketball team as the Lady Bucs dropped a tight one to Appalachian State, 73-70, inside the Holmes Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs set for quick turnaround as they face Appalachian State Wednesday

BOONE, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2008) - Coming off an important conference win over Campbell Monday evening, the ETSU women's basketball team is set for a quick turnaround as the Lady Bucs play their third game in five days when they face Appalachian State in a non-conference showdown Wednesday night. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the Holmes Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs set new school record for steals in 19-point victory over Campbell, 72-53

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team displayed its best defensive effort of the season as they forced a school-record 24 steals and outscored Campbell by 21 points in the second half to claim a, 72-53, come from behind victory Monday evening inside Memorial Center. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs close out homestand with Campbell Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2008) - Coming off a shocking 11-point loss to Gardner-Webb Saturday, the ETSU women's basketball team will look to pick up the pieces and get back on track when the Lady Bucs host Campbell Monday night. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Cold shooting night costs Bucs in 73-69 loss to Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2008) - Poor shooting from the floor for the third straight game finally caught up with the ETSU men's basketball team, as the Buccaneers were unable to score a single point in the final 5:27 of Saturday's game against Gardner-Webb, falling to the Bulldogs 73-69 in Atlantic Sun Conference action inside Memorial Center....


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

Track and Field wraps up weekend at Virginia Tech Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 12, 2008) - The ETSU men's and women's track and field team concluded competition at the Virginia Tech Invitational Saturday afternoon from Rector Field House in Blacksburg....


Women's Basketball

DeVault's record-breaking day overshadowed by 11-point loss to Gardner-Webb, 82-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2008) - It was not the way senior Michele DeVault (Columbus, Ohio) envisioned entering the record books Saturday afternoon, as Gardner-Webb handed ETSU its first conference loss of the season, 82-71, from Memorial Center. DeVault became the 15th Lady Buccaneer player in ETSU history to reach the 1,000-point club and the all-time leader in three-pointers made at 178....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope to protect home court against Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2008) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will look to stretch its season long streak of six straight wins to seven when the Buccaneers take on Atlantic Sun Conference foe Gardner-Webb Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center....


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

ETSU Track and Field concludes day one at Virginia Tech Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 11, 2008) - Competing in its first meet of the '08 part of the season, the ETSU men's and women's track and field team concluded day one at the Virginia Tech Invitational Friday evening from the Rector Field House in Blacksburg, Va....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to bounce back and extend A-Sun home win streak to eight Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2008) - After starting the New Year with back-to-back wins, the ETSU women's basketball team suffered its first loss of the '08 portion of the season Tuesday night against Liberty in a non-conference showdown, and now the Lady Buccaneers look to get back on track as they host conference foe Gardner-Webb Saturday afternoon. Tip is slated for 1:30 p.m. inside Memorial Center, where ETSU has won its last seven home meetings against conference members....


Women's Basketball

ETSU and MSHA team up to participate in the NCAA "Pack the House" women's hoops promotion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2008) - This season the NCAA has challenged all 32 women's basketball conferences to a "Pack The House" night, and the ETSU marketing department and Mountain States Health Alliance have teamed up to create the slogan "02-02 at 2: Two Teams, One Fight...Women against Heart Disease," which aligns with the Lady Buccaneer/Kennesaw State contest on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Strong powers rally as Bucs come back to drop Campbell, 74-69

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2008) - Senior guard Travis Strong (Memphis) scored 13 of his 16 points in the final seven minutes, helping the ETSU men's basketball team rally from an 11-point deficit in the final 11 minutes to drop Atlantic Sun Conference foe Campbell 74-69 in front of 3,321 Thursday night inside Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

ETSU one of 600 schools to participate in "Think Pink" week this February

ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan. 10, 2008) - The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced today that over 600 schools have already committed to participating in the 2008 WBCA's "Think Pink" initiative, which includes East Tennessee State University as the Lady Buccaneers will help promote the week with their game against Lipscomb on February 16 at 1:30 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope to continue winning ways against Campbell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2008) -- Fresh off a conference opening victory over USC Upstate, the ETSU men's basketball team will look to keep its perfect 5-0 home record intact as the Buccaneers host Campbell in Atlantic Sun Conference play Thursday evening at 7 p.m. inside the Memorial Center....


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

ETSU Track and Field holds press conference for 30th annual Niswonger Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2008) - East Tennessee State University head track and field coach David E. Walker hosted a press conference luncheon this afternoon at the Best Western to discuss the final preparations for the Niswonger Foundation Track and Field Invitational, that will be held in ETSU's Memorial Center January 18th and 19th. This year's meet is the sixth year that the Niswonger Foundation will be sponsoring the event and the 30th annual track and field meet overall....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs let upset bid slip away to Liberty, 64-60

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2008) - Typically the East Tennessee State women's basketball team is golden when taking a lead into halftime; however, Tuesday night Liberty had different plans in store as they knocked off the Lady Buccaneers, 64-60, in a hard fought non-conference battle inside Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs face tough non-conference foe in Liberty Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2008) - The ETSU women's basketball team has been great so far in '08, but the Lady Buccaneers will face a difficult test Tuesday night when Big South foe Liberty visits Johnson City. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Sluggish ETSU musters win over USC Upstate, 67-60

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 5, 2008) - The ETSU men's basketball team may have been facing a first year Division I opponent on Saturday, but USC Upstate was not interested in making anything easy for the Buccaneers. ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs cruise in A-Sun opener as six score in double figures, 96-55

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 5, 2008) - The East Tennessee State women's basketball team put the pedal to the metal early by cruising out to a 34-9 start and never looked back as the Lady Bucs routed USC Upstate in the Atlantic Sun opener, 96-55, Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to open A-Sun sked against USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2008) -- After a challenging pre-conference schedule, the ETSU men's basketball team will get to the business of winning a regular season Atlantic Sun Conference championship on Saturday, as the Buccaneers open league play at home against USC Upstate....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs finally return home for Saturday's A-Sun opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2008) - After concluding a season-long five-game road trip Wednesday night with a big win over SEC foe Alabama, the ETSU women's basketball team finally returns home to Memorial Center where they will play for the first time since Dec. 1. The Lady Bucs face USC Upstate at 1:30 p.m. in the Atlantic Sun opener. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU Ticket Office announces new customer service enhancements

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2008) - Thanks to the increased attendance over the past few games; and to better serve our loyal fans and patrons, the ETSU Athletics Ticket Office is pleased to announce several new enhancements designed to reduce waiting lines at the ticket booth and entrance gates....


Men's Basketball

ETSU hoops to host Youth Basketball Day Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2008) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in conjunction with the Buccaneer men's and women's basketball programs are inviting all area youth basketball players to come out Saturday and enjoy a day of hoops action as the Bucs take on USC Upstate in their Atlantic Sun Conference opener at Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

New look Lady Bucs "Gain" first road win of the season by rolling Tide, 73-62

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Jan. 2, 2008) - The East Tennessee State women's basketball team out-scored Alabama 21-8 over the final 10 minutes to secure themselves its first road win of the season, by knocking off the SEC challenger 73-62 Wednesday night from the Coleman Coliseum....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to ring in '08 on a positive note Wednesday night

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Jan. 1, 2008) - After getting off to a disappointing 3-7 start in its 2007 portion of the schedule, the ETSU women's basketball team will look to kick off the 2008 slate in fine fashion as the Lady Bucs conclude a season long five-game road trip Wednesday night against SEC foe Alabama. Tip is set for 7 p.m. EST inside Coleman Coliseum....


Men's Basketball

Bucs withstand late charge to drop Appalachian State, 72-69

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2007) - The ETSU men's basketball team held on despite a 14-0 offensive explosion by Appalachian State in the final three minutes to take an important non-conference victory over its former Southern Conference rival 72-69 Sunday afternoon at Memorial Center. It was the first meeting between the old foes since the 2004-05 campaign, ETSU's last in the SoCon. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU set to renew rivalry with Appalachian State Sunday at 3 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2007) -- ETSU and Appalachian State basketball fans will get a late Christmas gift on Sunday, Dec. 30, as the Buccaneers and Mountaineers end a three-year break from play and renew their long rivalry inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces Mishler to transfer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 27, 2007) - ETSU men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that sophomore post Blake Mishler (Metamora, Ill.) has decided to transfer....


Softball

ETSU Softball announces winter clinic information and dates

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 26, 2007) - Head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers will be holding their second-ever winter softball clinic in January. This clinic will be broken up into two age group sessions and will feature pitching, catching, and hitting drills, which will be taught by ETSU players and coaches. Please see additional information below regarding location, dates and times....


Men's Basketball

Bucs lose heartbreaker in overtime to Louisiana Lafayette, 82-80

HOLOLULU, Hawaii (Dec. 22, 2007) -The ETSU men's basketball team came back from a 15-point second half deficit, but were outscored by 14-12 in overtime and lost a heartbreaker, 82-80, to Louisiana Lafayette in the third-place game of the 44th annual Rainbow Classic Saturday night from the Stan Sheriff Center....


Men's Basketball

Saint Mary's cool off Bucs in Hawaii, 89-65

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Dec. 21, 2007) - After knocking off Georgia less than 24 hours ago, the East Tennessee State men's basketball team were looking to carry its thunder over into Friday's semifinal match-up against a difficult Saint Mary's team; however, the Gaels cooled off the Bucs by outscoring them 45-28 in the final 20 minutes to claim an 89-65 victory in the 44th annual Rainbow Classic from the Stan Sheriff Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs to face Ragin' Cajuns in third-place game of Rainbow Classic

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Dec. 21, 2007) - The ETSU men's basketball team will face Louisiana Lafayette Saturday night in the third-place game of the 44th annual Rainbow Classic. Tip is set for 10 p.m. EST from the Stan Sheriff Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs fall to Georgetown, 75-52

WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 22, 2007) - Georgetown outscored ETSU by 14 points in the final 20 minutes on their way to a 75-52 victory over the Lady Bucs on Saturday afternoon inside McDonough Arena. With the loss, ETSU drops to 3-7 on the season, while Georgetown improves to 8-2....


Men's Basketball

Total team effort lifts Bucs to a big win over SEC foe Georgia in the Rainbow Classic

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Dec. 20, 2007) - The ETSU men's basketball team had something to prove after coming off one of its worst losses in school history last weekend at Syracuse. The Buccaneers quickly answered the challenge with a 76-58 win over SEC challenger Georgia in the first round of the 44th annual Rainbow Classic Thursday evening inside the Stan Sheriff Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to head into holiday break with a victory Saturday

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2007) - Playing its final game before the start of the New Year, the ETSU women's basketball team will look to head into the break with a victory as they take on BIG EAST member Georgetown Saturday in the nation's capital. Tip is set for 1 p.m. inside McDonough Arena. ...


Women's Basketball

Radford sinks Lady Bucs, 73-67

RADFORD, Va. (Dec. 20, 2007) - A 21-point, 10 rebound performance by sophomore guard Siarre Evans (Griffin, Ga) was not enough to lift the Lady Bucs past Radford, as the Highlanders downed ETSU 73-67 inside the Dedmon Center on Thursday night. More to Come.....


Women's Basketball

Live video stream available for ETSU women's basketball versus Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2007) - The Big South Edge will offer a live video stream broadcast of the ETSU/Radford women's basketball game this Thursday. To access the video stream please visit http://www.bigsouthsports.com/ and click The Edge logo or simply click on the link above....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to get back in the win column Thursday at Radford

RADFORD, Va. (Dec. 19, 2007) - After losing back-to-back games the ETSU women's basketball team will look to get back into the win column Thursday night when they travel to Radford. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the Dedmon Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs prep for Georgia in first round of Rainbow Classic

HONOLULU (Dec. 18, 2007) -- After a 22-hour adventure that took the squad from Syracuse to the Hawaiin islands, the ETSU men's basketball team has begun final preparations for first round action in the Rainbow Classic later this week....


Softball

ETSU softball announces date for coaches clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2007) - ETSU softball head coach Andrea Mangrum announced Monday that her staff will be conducting its second-ever coaches clinic in January. The two session clinic will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12 inside Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Late rally falls short as Lady Bucs fall to Xavier 76-67

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 16, 2007) - The ETSU women's basketball team outscored Xavier (41-40) in the final 20 minutes, but it was not enough to carry ETSU over Xavier as the Musketeers downed the Lady Bucs, 76-67, Sunday afternoon inside Cintas Center....


Men's Basketball

If history repeats itself Buccaneers will be okay following loss at Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Dec. 15, 2007) - The last time ETSU men's basketball team played at Syracuse they lost by 39; however, when the season was over the Buccaneers were playing in March Madness. ETSU now hopes history repeats itself again, as the Bucs lost to the Orange 125-75 Saturday evening in front of 16,508 fans inside the Carrier Dome....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs return to action Sunday afternoon at Xavier

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 15, 2007) - After having a week and half off in between games, the ETSU women's basketball team returns to the hardwood as they face 2007 Atlantic 10 Tournament Champion Xavier Sunday afternoon. Tip is set for 2 p.m. inside the Cintas Center. ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs head back on the road for Syracuse, Rainbow Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2007) -- The ETSU men's basketaball team hits the road again Saturday, taking on Syrcause at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome before heading to Honolulu for the Rainbow Classic....


Men's Tennis

Olivares and Serrano garner ITA Mideast Regional Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2007) - Following a history making fall tournament campaign, junior Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) and senior Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) each earned individual rankings and were also ranked as a doubles team as named by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced Friday....


Women's Tennis

Stupak earns ITA Southeast Regional Ranking

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2007) - Following a strong fall campaign, sophomore Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) has been ranked No. 27 in the Southeast Region, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced Friday....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer makes history during 2007 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team made history in 2007 earning an 11-6-3 overall record and earning its first ever postseason victory. The Bucs finished the Atlantic Sun Conference with a 6-4-1 record, while earning a fourth-place finish, tying their highest ever conference finish....


Softball

Community service efforts help Buccaneer softball grow closer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2007) - For the past two months the ETSU softball team has spent its time giving back to the community and growing closer as a team by helping out at the Salvation Army and Dawn of Hope each Monday afternoon. Now a few members of the softball team look back and share what they learned while helping out in the community....


Softball

Buccaneer Softball celebrates historic day with ground breaking of new stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2007) - The East Tennessee State Department of Athletics celebrated a historic day for its softball program, as the Buccaneers announced the ground breaking for a new softball stadium Monday morning....


Men's Basketball

Offensive drought dooms Bucs 78-65 at Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, Okla. (Dec. 8, 2007) - Relinquishing a six-point lead midway through the second half, the ETSU men's basketball team went scoreless in the final 6:52 against Big 12 Conference member Oklahoma State, eventually falling 78-65 in non-conference action Saturday evening at the Gallagher-Iba Arena....


General News

Fanatics to show ETSU vs. Syracuse live

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2007) - The ETSU athletic department and Fanatics would like to invite you to watch the Bucs play BIG EAST foe Syracuse this Saturday at 7 p.m....


Baseball

Skole signs Gonzaga to complete 2008-09 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2007) - ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have added the final player to their 2008-09 recruiting class, signing Josh Gonzaga (Pembroke Pines, Fla.)....


Men's Basketball

ETSU game with Oklahoma State now to air on ABC affiliate WKPT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2007) - ETSU's men's basketball game at Oklahoma State Saturday (Dec. 8, 8 p.m.) will now air locally on ABC network affiliate WKPT throughout the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia area. The game was originally scheduled to air on WAPK....


Men's Basketball

Bucs begin five-game road swing with Big 12 foe Oklahoma State Saturday night

STILLWATER, Okla. (Dec. 7, 2007) - The East Tennessee State men's basketball team faces its biggest road test of the season as they venture out on a five-game swing, beginning Saturday night against Big 12 foe Oklahoma State from Gallagher-Iba Arena. Tip is slated for 8 p.m. ET....


General News

ETSU hosts Buccaneer Christmas for local kids

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 6, 2007) - The ETSU athletic department held a special Christmas celebration for children from the local area Thursday at the Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

ETSU announces special basketball ticket "holiday pack"

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2007) - Need a great stocking stuffer idea, or a convenient, inexpensive present for somebody special? Do you have family members coming into town and need a fun activity to entertain everyone during the holidays? Look no further!...


Women's Basketball

Wiles' career-high 19-point effort not enough to carry ETSU past Davidson

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2007) - Sophomore TaRonda Wiles (Danville, Va.) scored a career-high 19 points, but it was not enough to carry ETSU past Davidson as the Wildcats downed the Lady Bucs, 79-61, Thursday night inside Belk Arena. ...


Men's Golf

Komline, Stewart set to join ETSU men's golf in 2008-09

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2007) - ETSU men's golf coach Fred Warren announced on Wednesday that he has received national letters of intent from two players for the 2008-09 season. Michael Stewart (Ayrshire, Scotland) and Devin Komline (Manchester, Vermont) will join a team that already possesses a great deal of talent and has spent the last three seasons ranked consistently in the nation's Top 20....


Women's Basketball

ETSU women's basketball begins five-game road trip at Davidson

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2007) - After getting off to a slow 1-3 start, the East Tennessee State women's basketball team quickly evened its record to 3-3 by posting back-to-back victories over Evansville and UNC Asheville. The Lady Bucs now look to carry their momentum into a season-long five-game road trip, beginning Thursday evening at Davidson. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the John M. Belk Arena....


Women's Basketball

Listen to ETSU women's basketball on the MSHA Buccaneer Sports Network and Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation Thursday night

DAVIDSON, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2007) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network and Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation have teamed up to air a handful of ETSU women's basketball games this 2007-08 season, and the inaugural broadcast begins Thursday evening when the Lady Bucs travel to Davidson. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ...


Men's Basketball

ETSU contests at Oklahoma State, Syracuse to air locally

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2007) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in cooperation with WJHL-TV Newschannel 11 have teamed up to bring the Buccaneers to the local television airwaves when they take on Big 12 Conference member Oklahoma State on Dec. 8 and Big East Conference foe Syracuse on Dec. 15....


Men's Basketball

ETSU drops C-USA's Marshall, 79-73, on "Blue Out" night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2007) - After giving up a large second half lead and then losing by one point in overtime earlier this season at Marshall, the ETSU men's basketball team was faced with what could have been a similar situation Tuesday night in Memorial Center. This time the Bucs didn't fold....


Volleyball

Devine announces class for 2008-09

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2007) - ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine announced Tuesday the signing of three Bucs to the 2008-09 class....


Men's Basketball

Pigram, Strong, Swader lead Bucs past Wesleyan, 98-60

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2007) - Thanks to a 3-point shooting barrage in the first half and a double-double from junior guard Courtney Pigram (Memphis), the ETSU men's basketball team evened its season record to 3-3 with a 98-60 victory over Tennessee-Wesleyan Saturday afternoon inside the Memorial Center....


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

Blackburn sets school record at Appalachian State Invitational

BOONE, N.C. (Dec. 1, 2007) - Sophomore hurler Zachlynn Blackburn (Tazewell, Va.) opened the 2007-08 indoor track and field season in record setting fashion, as she blasted a new school record in the weight throw at the Appalachian State Invitational Saturday inside the Holmes Convocation Center. As a whole, the East Tennessee State track and field team kicked off the campaign on a high note, with four Buccaneer athletes bagging gold medals at the meet....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs swat UNCA away, 72-53

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2007) - The ETSU women's basketball team blocked a school-record 13 shots and dished out 17 assists en route to a comfortable 72-53 win over UNC Asheville in non-conference basketball action inside Memorial Center Saturday afternoon....


Men's Basketball

Fleece blanket giveaway highlights Saturday games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2007) -- The first 1,500 fans to arrive at Memorial Center Saturday for ETSU's men's basketball game with Tennessee-Wesleyan will receive a fleece blanket provided by Phil Bachman Toyota. Tip time for the Bucs vs. Bulldogs is set for noon....


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

ETSU Track and Field set to open season Saturday

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 30, 2007) - Coming off a remarkable 2006-07 season, the East Tennessee State track and field team is looking to carry over the success into its new season, as they gear up for the start of the indoor campaign by competing in Saturday's Appalachian State Invitational from the Holmes Convocation Center....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs host UNC Asheville on Fleece Blanket Giveaway night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2007) - After enjoying a week off the East Tennessee State women's basketball team is set to return to action, as the Lady Bucs host UNC Asheville Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center. A select number of fans entering the 3 p.m. game will receive a Phil Bachman Toyota/Scion ETSU fleece blanket....


Baseball

Skole announces signing of May, Whittingslow to 2008-09 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2007) - ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have received a two more signees for the 2008-09 season....


Men's Basketball

Foul trouble, rebounding cost Bucs in 82-78 loss to UTC

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2007) - Committing 30 fouls, giving up 31 points at the free throw line and getting out-rebounded 56-33, the ETSU men's basketball team gave up a 13-point halftime lead to former Southern Conference rival Chattanooga in an 80-76 loss Wednesday night at the McKenzie Arena....


Softball

Mangrum announces loaded class for 2008-09

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2007) - Head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum and her staff announced Wednesday morning that the Lady Bucs have signed six student-athletes for the 2008-09 recruiting class....


General News

Former ETSU female student-athletes and staff honored on SoCon's 25th Anniversary Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 27, 2007) - Throughout the 2007-08 athletic season, the Southern Conference will be recognizing female student-athletes and individuals that helped shape women's athletics in the conference, as the league promotes its 25th Anniversary celebration of sponsoring championships for female sports. On Monday, the SoCon released its honorees for each sport, and ETSU placed eight former Lady Buccaneer athletes and one former Director of Athletics on the list....


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to face Mocs again in rivalry matchup

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2007) -- In what is widely considered the biggest rivalry in ETSU basketball history, the Buccaneers will revive their series with the Chattanooga Mocs Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in McKenzie Arena on the campus of UTC....


Men's Basketball

Bucs, Herd set to meet on "Blue Out" night Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2007) - When the ETSU men's basketball team faces Marshall Tuesday night, the Buccaneers are hoping to drown the Thundering Herd in a sea of blue....


Women's Tennis

Ilina receives the Atlantic Sun Woman of the Year award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2007) - ETSU women's tennis star Masha Ilina (Kyiv, Ukraine) was recognized for her achievements both on and off the court, as she received the Atlantic Sun NCAA Woman of the Year award Tuesday afternoon....


Women's Basketball

Times changed for weekend games against Tennessee-Wesleyan, UNC Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26 2007) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that it has changed the start times for Saturday's men's and women's basketball games inside Memorial Center....


Baseball

Skole announces signing of Gouffon, Barnett to 2008-09 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2007) - ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Monday that the Buccaneers have received a two more signees for the 2008-09 season....


Men's Basketball

Times changed for weekend games against Tennessee-Wesleyan, UNC Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29 2007) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that it has changed the start times for Saturday's men's and women's basketball games inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Fans invited to special pregame "Buc Caravan" Wednesday night in Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26 2007) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneers Athletic Scholarship Association would like to remind fans that the "Buc Caravan" will be making a stop in Chattanooga prior to the men's basketball game against UTC Wednesday night....


Men's Basketball

Mullins extends Bartow contract to 2011-2012

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26 2007) - ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Mullins announced Monday that he has extended the contract for men's basketball coach Murry Bartow through the 2011-2012 season....


Men's Basketball

Tiggs named A-Sun Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 26, 2007) - Senior forward Kevin Tiggs (Flint, Mich.) averaged 23.0 PPG in two overtime games last week, but his effort in the final minute of the Buccaneers' two-point win at UNC Asheville secured him his first Player of the Week award. He scored six of the Buccaneers final eight points, including the decisive final basket as ETSU escaped with an 89-87 win....


Women's Soccer

Monty named to Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2007) - The Atlantic Sun Conference has announced that sophomore Jordan Monty (Mesquite, Texas), was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team following the postseason tournament....


Men's Basketball

Bucs score four points in last six seconds to drop UNC Asheville in overtime; Tiggs scores game winner

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 24, 2007) - In one of the most fantastic finishes in ETSU basketball history, the Buccaneers scored four points in the final six seconds of overtime and got the game winning basket from junior forward Kevin Tiggs (Flint, Mich.) with 1.7 seconds remaining to hand UNC Asheville it's first loss of the season 89-87 Saturday afternoon inside the Justice Center. ...


Women's Basketball

DeVault's career-high 25-point effort lifts Lady Bucs over Evansville, 77-74

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 24, 2007) - Senior Michele DeVault (Columbus, Ohio) stepped her game up to a new level and was destined to lead the ETSU women's basketball team to victory Saturday afternoon, as she scored a career-high 25 points, lifting the Lady Bucs over Evansville 77-74 inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs get back to action Saturday at UNC Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 24, 2007) -- In need of a road non-conference win after letting two possible victories slip through their fingers, the ETSU Buccaneers will return to action Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m., taking on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs at the Justice Center on the UNCA campus....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to hand Purple Aces a royal flush Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2007) - Coming off a one-point heartbreaking loss to in-state rival Chattanooga on Tuesday night, the ETSU women's basketball will look to rebound and get back into the win column when they host Evansville Saturday afternoon. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Baseball

Skole announces signing of Reeder to 2008-09 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2007) - ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have received a signed national letter of intent from Bo Reeder (Cookeville, Tenn.) for the 2008-09 season....


Men's Golf

Shaw posts 68, finishes 6th at All-American Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 20, 2007) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fired his second straight round in the 60s, posting a 3-under-par 68 to wrap up a strong showing in the 33rd Western Refining College All-American Golf Classic Tuesday....


Men's Basketball

Bucs relinquish 12-point lead, fall in overtime, 84-83

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Nov. 20, 2007) -- In a game that Marshall never led in regulation, the Thundering Herd managed to overcome a 12-point second half deficit to force overtime and eventually escape with an 84-83 win over ETSU Tuesday in non-conference men's basketball action at the Cam Henderson Center. More to come ... ...


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs lose heartbreaker to UTC, 70-69

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2007) - The ETSU women's basketball team outscored longtime in-state rival Chattanooga by 10 points (43-33) in the final 20 minutes, but it was still not enough to carry them past the Lady Mocs as the Lady Buccaneers fell, 70-69, in their home opener Tuesday night at Memorial Center....


Men's Golf

Shaw tied for seventh after first two rounds at the Western Refining College All-American Golf Classic

EL PASO, Texas. (Nov. 19, 2007) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) fired a first round even-par 71 and followed it up with a 4-under 67, placing him in a tie for seventh following the first day at the 33rd Western Refining College All-American Golf Classic Monday....


Men's Basketball

Bucs hope to continue winning ways at Marshall

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Nov. 19, 2007) -- Coming off a quality win over Ohio Valley Conference tournament champion and 2007 NCAA participant Eastern Kentucky, the ETSU men's basketball team continues its early season non-conference schedule Tuesday night on the road against Conference USA foe Marshall....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs look to get back on track in home opener Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2007) - The Memorial Center has been very kind to the ETSU women's basketball team over the past two seasons, and after an early disappointing 1-2 start to the 2007-08 season a home opener could be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Lady Buccaneers to get back on track Tuesday night. ETSU will tip off with longtime instate rival Chattanooga at 7 p.m....


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of Jones, Ward to 2008-09 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2007) - ETSU head basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Saturday that the Buccaneers have received signed national letters of intent from two prospects for the 2008-09 season....


Men's Basketball

Bucs enjoy home opener, drop Eastern Kentucky 76-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2007) - Four ETSU players scored in double figures led by a game-high 17 from senior post Andrew Reed (Port Richey, Fla.), as the Buccaneers upended defending Ohio Valley Conference tournament champion Eastern Kentucky 76-56 Saturday in the home opener for ETSU at Memorial Center....


Women's Basketball

Samford sinks Lady Bucs, 91-72

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 17, 2007) - Samford outscored the Lady Buccaneers by 17 points in the second half, and drained a school-record 15 three-pointers en route to a 91-72 victory over ETSU in the third and final game of the Preseason WNIT from the Pete Hanna Center. With the loss, ETSU drops to 1-2 on the early season; while Samford improves to 3-1....


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to open home schedule against Eastern Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2007) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will open its regular season home schedule on Saturday in a battle of two teams that won conference championships a year ago....


Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball falls to Jacksonville in A-Sun Tournament, 3-1

MACON, Ga. (Nov 16, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team was defeated by Jacksonville in a tight match Friday night, falling in four games at the University Center on the Mercer campus , 25-30, 30-27, 32-34, 25-20....


Women's Basketball

Clutch free throw shooting lifts Lady Bucs to overtime win, 75-72

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 16, 2007) - Despite making only one field goal in the overtime frame the ETSU women's basketball team excelled where it counted most, as the Lady Buccaneers connected on 10-of-12 from the charity stripe to pick up a 75-72 victory over Delaware State in the Preseason WNIT Samford consolation bracket Friday evening from Pete Hanna Arena....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs to face Samford Saturday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 16, 2007) - The ETSU women's basketball team will face host Samford in its third and final game of the Preseason WNIT Saturday evening from the Pete Hanna Center....


Volleyball

Bucs ready for A-Sun Volleyball Tournament match against Jacksonville

MACON, Ga. (Nov 15, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team is set to take on Jacksonville in the semifinals of the Atlantic Sun Tournament on Friday at 5 p.m. in the University Center on the Mercer campus....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs resumes WNIT action Friday night

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 15, 2007) - After a week off in between games in the Preseason WNIT, the ETSU women's basketball team returns to the hardwood Friday evening when the Lady Bucs face Delaware State in the Samford consolation pod. Tip is slated for 6:30 p.m. ET from the newly built Pete Hanna Center in Birmingham, Ala....


Women's Basketball

ETSU women's basketball announces the signing of three for 2008-09

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2007) - Head ETSU women's basketball coach Karen Kemp and her staff announced Thursday afternoon that Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.), Emily Pollock (Smyrna, Tenn.) and Gwen Washington (Manassas, Va.) have signed their national letters of intent to play for the Lady Buccaneers during the 2008-09 season....


Volleyball

Apana named Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year as four Bucs receive All-Conference honors

MACON, Ga. (Nov 14, 2007) - Senior Kaena Apana (Waianae, Hawaii) was named Defensive Player of the Year by the Atlantic Sun conference Wednesday as four Bucs received All-Conference honors....


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to face Milligan in exhibition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2007) -- Fresh off a back-and-forth battle with Dayton to open the regular season, the ETSU men's basketball team returns to exhibition play one final time this season, tipping off against nearby Milligan College at 7 p.m. tonight inside Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs shoot lights out against Milligan, 100-53

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2007) - Even a power outage which darkened the Memorial Center for nearly 20 minutes late in the second half could not stop the ETSU men's basketball team from taking a convincing 100-53 exhibition win over nearby Milligan College Tuesday evening....


Softball

ETSU Softball continues to reach out in the community

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2007) - The East Tennessee State softball team is taking time away from the playing field this holiday season by spending every Monday helping at either the Salvation Army or Dawn of Hope here in Johnson City....


Men's Basketball

Pigram's 30 points not enough as Bucs fall to Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (Nov. 10, 2007) - ETSU junior guard Courtney Pigram (Memphis) scored a team high 30 points, but a late first half rally by Dayton and some lost possessions midway through the second half cost the Buccaneers as the Atlantic 10 Conference's Flyers protected their home court in a hard-fought 78-74 win over ETSU in the season opener for both schools Saturday afternoon at UD Arena. ...


Women's Basketball

Game times announced for Samford WNIT bracket

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2007) - The WNIT offices have announced game times for the Samford consolation bracket, and the ETSU Lady Buccaneers will tip off Friday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. CT against the Lady Hornets of Delaware State from the newly built Pete Hanna Center in Birmingham, Ala....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU cross country concludes season at NCAA South Regional

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2007) - The ETSU cross country program concluded its 2007 campaign, as three Buccaneer runners and one Lady Buccaneer runner competed at the NCAA South Regional from the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainesville Saturday morning....


Women's Basketball

Western Kentucky spoils ETSU's season opener, 90-73

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2007) - Siarre Evans' (Griffin, Ga.) 22-point, 10-rebound performance was not enough to lift ETSU past Western Kentucky, as the Lady Toppers downed the Lady Bucs, 90-73, in the first round of the Preseason WNIT Friday evening from E.A. Diddle Arena....


Women's Basketball

ETSU to face Delaware State in WNIT consolation bracket

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Nov. 9, 2007) - The Preseason WNIT brackets have been updated, and the ETSU women's basketball team will face Delaware State in the Samford consolation pod on Friday, Nov. 16. Game times have not been released by the tournament officials....


Men's Golf

Power earns third A-Sun Golfer of the Month honor

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 8, 2007) - At the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate, ETSU sophomore Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) erased one of the many school records established by recent graduate and three-time, first-team All-American Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales). ...


Men's Basketball

Bucs aim to ground Flyers in opener at Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (Nov. 8, 2007) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will open its 2007-08 season Saturday at Atlantic 10 foe Dayton, with tip scheduled for 2 p.m. in the University of Dayton Arena....


Women's Basketball

ETSU women's hoops set to kick off season opener Friday night

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Nov. 8, 2007) - The East Tennessee State women's basketball team kicks off its 2007-08 regular season Friday night, as they travel to Western Kentucky for the first round of the Preseason WNIT. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET from E.A. Diddle Arena....


Women's Soccer

Soccer Bucs fall to top-seeded Owls, 2-0 in A-Sun semifinal

KENNESAW, Ga. (Nov. 8, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team fell to the Kennesaw State Owls in the Atlantic Sun Semifinals at KSU Soccer Complex on Thursday night. The Bucs close out their season with a 11-6-3 record while the Owls improve to 16-3-0....


Women's Soccer

First round match between ETSU and Stetson to be broadcast on ASun.TV

KENNESAW, Ga. (Nov. 7, 2007) - The first round of the Atlantic Sun conference tournament between ETSU and Stetson will be broadcast live by ASun.TV. The match is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the KSU Soccer Complex....


Women's Soccer

ETSU drops Stetson, 2-1 advances to A-Sun semifinals

KENNESAW, Ga. (Nov. 7, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team earned their first ever post-season victory as they defeated the Stetson Hatters, 2-1 on Wednesday night at KSU Soccer Complex. The Bucs improve to 11-5-3, while the Hatters fall to 8-10-1....


Women's Soccer

Three named to Atlantic Sun All-Conference Second Team

KENNESAW, Ga. (Nov. 6, 2007) - Three members of the ETSU women's soccer team were named to the Atlantic Sun All-Conference Second Team on Tuesday for their performance throughout the season. The honorees were announced at the pre-tournament awards banquet hosted by Kennesaw State....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball releases 2008 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2007) - A four-game season-opening series with SEC foe Auburn, trips to Georgia Tech, Georgia, and Tennessee, four 2007 NCAA Tournament participants, and 30 home contests are all on tap for the 2008 ETSU baseball team, as head coach Tony Skole and his staff released their schedule Monday afternoon....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs wrap up competition at UNCW Invitational

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Nov. 4, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team concluded competition at the UNCW Invitational on Sunday. They will return to the action in January as dual competition will begin....


Women's Basketball

Second half surge soars Lady Bucs past Wingate, 89-61

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2007) - Four Lady Buccaneer players scored double figures and the ETSU women's basketball team outscored Wingate, 46-27, in the second half, lifting them to an 89-61 victory over the Bulldogs Sunday afternoon from Memorial Center....


Men's Basketball

Bucs roll past Mars Hill in exhibition action, 96-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2007) - With six players scoring in double figures, the ETSU men's basketball team opened its 2007-08 season with an exhibition win over Mars Hill, 96-72, Saturday afternoon in front of 3,453 fans at Memorial Center. ...


Men's Tennis

ETSU men's tennis wraps up play at Seminole Invitational

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2007) - The ETSU men's tennis team concluded action at the Seminole Invitational hosted by Florida State University on Saturday. This also marks the end of the fall tournament season for the Bucs, they will return to action in January....


Women's Tennis

Moskaliova advances to Flight C Finals at UNCW Invite

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Nov. 3, 2007) - Junior Vita Moskaliova (Minsk, Belarus) defeated two opponents on Saturday to advance to the finals of the Flight C bracket at the UNCW Invitational. Action at the tournament will conclude on Sunday with the final round of singles....


Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball finishes regular season with win over Mercer, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team defeated conference opponent Mercer Saturday at Brooks Gym in five games on senior day, 30-23, 22-30, 23-30, 30-28, 15-6....


Women's Soccer

Records fall as Bucs blank Spartans on Senior Day, 4-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2007) - Senior Day became a record-breaking day as three records were broken and one tied as the ETSU women's soccer team rolled past the USC Upstate Spartans, 4-0 at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The Bucs improve to 10-5-3 overall and 6-4-1 in the A-Sun, while the Spartans fall to 3-15-0, 1-10-0....


Men's Tennis

ETSU men's tennis completes first day of Seminole Invitational

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2007) - The Buccaneer men's tennis team wrapped up the first day of competition at the Seminole Invitational hosted by Florida State University on Friday. Action will continue on Saturday with two rounds of singles....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs wrap up first day of UNCW Invitational

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Nov. 2, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team wrapped up the first day of competition at the UNCW Invitational hosted by the University of North Carolina-Wilmington on Friday. Action will continue on Saturday with two rounds of singles and the final round of doubles play....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball set to host Kennesaw State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team will host conference opponent Kennesaw State Friday night at 7 p.m. in Brooks Gym....


Volleyball

Apana breaks A-Sun record in win over Kennesaw State, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2007) - Senior Kaena Apana (Waianae, Hawaii), broke the Atlantic Sun record for digs in a season as the ETSU volleyball team defeated conference opponent Kennesaw State Friday night at Brooks Gym in four games, 30-25, 26-30, 30-20, 30-23....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs set to face Wingate Sunday at 2 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2007) - Coming off one of its most successful seasons in ETSU women's basketball history, the Lady Buccaneers are gearing up for their 2007-08 season as they host Wingate Sunday afternoon in an exhibition contest. Tip is set for 2 p.m. inside Memorial Center....


Women's Soccer

Bucs soccer to host USC Upstate on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team will close out the regular season on Saturday afternoon as they play host to USC Upstate at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The Bucs will look to gain momentum going into the Atlantic Sun Championship as they take the field at 2 p.m....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's hoops set for exhibition home opener against Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2007) - The ETSU men's basketball team is wrapping up final preparations for its first exhibition game of the year, as the Buccaneers will take on Mars Hill in their 2007-08 home opener Saturday at 4 p.m. inside Memorial Center. ...


Football

Brandon Calton agrees to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 26, 2004) - East Tennessee State All-America defensive lineman Brandon Calton (Pennington Gap, Va.) agreed Monday to a free-agent contract with the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers....


Women's Basketball

MSHA Buccaneer Sports Network and Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation announces Lady Buccaneer radio schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2007) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network and Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation have teamed up to broadcast a handful of ETSU women's basketball games this 2007-08 season....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf wraps up fall with strong finish

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2007) - Continuing to build momentum heading into the spring season, the ETSU women's golf team wrapped up Tuesday's final day of action in the Edwin Watts/Palmetto Intercollegiate at the Oak Point Golf Club, posting a final team standing of sixth place. ...


Softball

ETSU softball helps out at Salvation Army

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2007) - The ETSU softball team spent Monday night at the Salvation Army in Johnson City helping in the soup kitchen and with after school programs....


Women's Golf

Ringdahl, Giraldo stand out on first day at Kiawah Island

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2007) - With second round play postponed due to darkness, the ETSU women's golf team left the course Monday with two players contending for the individual championship and the team tied for fourth in the Edwin Watts/Palmetto Intercollegiate at the Oak Point Golf Club....


Men's Basketball

Season tickets still available for 2007-08 ETSU basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2007) - Season tickets for the 2007-08 Buccaneer and Lady Buccaneer basketball campaigns are still available. With both teams scheduled to open play with home exhibitions this coming weekend, fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets and be on campus for the start of the new season this Saturday and Sunday....


Women's Basketball

Season tickets still available for 2007-08 ETSU basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2007) - Season tickets for the 2007-08 Buccaneer and Lady Buccaneer basketball campaigns are still available. With both teams scheduled to open play with home exhibitions this coming weekend, fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets and be on campus for the start of the new season this Saturday and Sunday....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs wrap up fall play at Southern Intercollegiate Championships

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team concluded play at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships hosted by the University of South Carolina on Sunday. The doubles teams of Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine), Elena Volobueva (Barcelona, Spain) and Whitney Trotter (Guadalajara, Mexico), Andra Voinea (Brasov, Romania) each finished third in their respective flights....


Women's Soccer

Bucs top Hatters in double overtime, 3-2

DELAND, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team continued its winning ways as the Bucs dropped the Stetson Hatters, 3-2 in two overtimes on Sunday afternoon. With the victory the Bucs improve to 9-5-3 overall and 5-4-1 in A-Sun play while the Hatters fall to 7-9-1 and 5-5-0....


Women's Tennis

Stupak, Byrne advance to semifinals at Southern Intercollegiate Championships

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 27, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team continued play on Saturday at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships hosted by the University of South Carolina. Sophomore Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) and junior Tara Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) each advanced to the semifinal rounds in their respective flights on Saturday....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball wins tight match against Gardner-Webb, 3-2

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team defeated conference opponent Gardner-Webb in five games Saturday night in Boiling Springs, N.C., 29-31, 30-19, 30-20, 27-30, 15-8....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men's cross country finishes second, women 10th at Atlantic Sun Championships

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2007) - The ETSU men's and women's cross country teams laid everything out on the line Saturday afternoon, as they competed at the 2007 Atlantic Sun Championships from Vaughn's Creek Cross Country Course in Nashville. The men placed second overall, while the women finished 10th....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs open play at Southern Intercollegiate Championships

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 26, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team began play on Friday at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships hosted by the University of South Carolina. Due to heavy rain showers in the area only one round of doubles was contested....


Women's Soccer

Bucs ground Eagles, 1-0

Fort Meyers, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team extended its win streak to two as the Bucs dropped the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, 1-0 on Friday night. The Bucs improve to 8-5-3 overall and 4-4-1 in conference play while the Eagles fall to 10-6-0 and 6-3-0....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Cross Country tunes up for A-Sun Championships

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2007) - The ETSU men's and women's cross country teams are making its final preparations for the Atlantic Sun Championships Friday from Vaughn's Creek Cross Country Course in Nashville. The meet kicks off Saturday morning with the women running at 10 a.m. and the men following at 11....


Volleyball

Volleyball Scout Day promotion changed to Friday, November 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2007) - Due to the schedule change of the Gardner-Webb game at the beginning of the season the Scout Day promotion has been changed to the ETSU volleyball game against Kennesaw State on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball beats Radford, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team defeated Radford Wednesday night at Brooks Gym in four games, 30-28, 30-25, 23-30, 30-26....


Men's Golf

Enoch ends strong again, Bucs finish 10th at Isleworth

WINDERMERE, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2007) - Posting his second straight round of even-par 72, ETSU freshman Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) finished in the Top 5 for the second straight tournament with a score of 4-under-par 212 Tuesday in the Isleworth-UCF Collegiate Invitational at the Isleworth Golf and Country Club. ...


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball set to take on Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team will host non-conference opponent Radford Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Brooks Gym....


Men's Golf

Enoch still in contention, but Bucs fall to 14th at Isleworth

WINDERMERE, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2007) - Freshman Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) fired an even par 72 to remain in contention following second round action Monday in the Isleworth-UCF Collegiate Invitational at the Isleworth Golf and Country Club....


Women's Soccer

Brinkman's blast leads to second A-Sun Player of the Week honors

MACON, Ga. (October 22, 2007) - ETSU faced quite a challenge on Sunday afternoon as the Buccaneers hosted the Kennesaw State Owls, undefeated in conference play at 7-0 and winners of 12 straight. However, after allowing an early goal, ETSU freshman midfielder Kelly Brinkman scored from 40 yards out in the middle of the second half to tie the match. Eight minutes later, she assisted on the game-winning goal, setting up Jordan Monty. For helping spearhead the upset, the conference named Brinkman, a Clearwater, Fla. native, the offensive Player of the Week on Monday....


Men's Golf

Enoch continues strong play, tied for lead at Isleworth

WINDERMERE, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2007) - ETSU freshman Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) posted a first round score of 4-under-par 68 to tie for the individual lead with UCF's Greg Forest and USC's Jamie Lovemark after the first day of play Sunday in the Isleworth-UCF Collegiate Invitational at the Isleworth Golf and Country Club...


Women's Golf

ETSU women post great finish at Lady Paladin Invitational

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 21, 2007) - Powered by another strong effort from sophomore Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia), the ETSU women's golf team posted an impressive third place finish Sunday in the Lady Paladin Invitational hosted at the Furman University Golf Course. ...


Women's Soccer

Soccer Bucs down top-ranked Owls in A-Sun Game of the Week, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team picked up its first ever victory over the league leading Kennesaw State Owls, 3-1 on Sunday's A-Sun Game of the Week at Summers-Taylor Soccer Stadium. The Bucs improve to 7-5-3 overall and 3-4-1 in conference play while the Owls fall to 12-3-0 and 7-1-0....


Women's Golf

Jansone takes lead, but Bucs drop back at Lady Paladin Invitational

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 20, 2007) - Sophomore Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia) fired a 1-over 73 Saturday to take a three stroke lead on the individual leaderboard following second round play in the Lady Paladin Invitational hosted at the Furman University Golf Course....


Men's Basketball

Reed, Smith lead Gold past Blue in annual scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2007) - Senior forward Andrew Reed (Port Richey, Fla.) and sophomore guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) each posted double-doubles to lead the Gold past the Blue in the ETSU men's basketball team's annual Homecoming scrimmage Saturday at Memorial Center....


Men's Tennis

Olivares and Serrano fall at ITA Mideast Regional Championships

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 20, 2007) - The doubles tandem of Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) and Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) fell in the quarterfinals of the ITA Mideast Regional Championships on Saturday....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs fall at ITA Southeast Regional

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Oct. 20, 2007) - The Lady Bucs tennis team concluded play at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships Saturday at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center at the University of North Carolina....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball to host Campbell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct, 20, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team will host conference opponent Campbell Saturday at 2 p.m. in Brooks Gym. Admission is free for all senior citizens....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball defeats Campbell, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team defeated conference opponent Campbell Saturday at Brooks Gym in four games, 30-27, 23-30, 30-27 30-15....


Women's Basketball

Norman's double-double lifts Gold past Blue, 58-55

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2007) - Senior Jenny Norman (Peachtree City, Ga.) made her final ETSU Blue/Gold scrimmage a memorable one as she scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, lifting the Gold squad past Blue, 58-55, Saturday afternoon inside Memorial Center....


Women's Golf

Jansone, Ringdahl power Bucs to first round lead at Lady Paladin Invitational

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 19, 2007) - The ETSU women's golf team posted an opening round 299 to take a one-stroke lead after 18 holes in the Lady Paladin Invitational Friday at the Furman University Golf Course in Greenville, S.C....


Men's Tennis

Olivares and Serrano advance at ITA Mideast Regional Championships

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 19, 2007) - The doubles tandem of Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) and Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) advanced to the Round of 16 on Friday at the ITA Mideast Regional Championships hosted by the University of Virginia....


Women's Tennis

Stupak advances at ITA Southeast Regional

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2007) - The Lady Bucs tennis team continued action at the ITA Southeast Regional as Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) advanced to the Round of 16 in the Main Draw on Friday....


Women's Soccer

On-Demand broadcast of ETSU soccer cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 19, 2007) - Due to inclement weather the Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network has cancelled the delayed broadcast of tonight's women's soccer match against Mercer. Weather permitting there will be a delayed video broadcast of Sunday's A-Sun Game of the Week featuring ETSU and league-leading Kennesaw State. That match is set to begin at 2 p.m. ...


Women's Soccer

Bucs fall to Bears in overtime, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team fell to the Mercer Bears, 1-0 on Friday afternoon at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The Bucs fall to 6-5-3 overall and 2-4-1 in the A-Sun, while the Bears improve to 8-5-1, 6-1-0....


General News

Mullins signs four-year extension to remain as AD

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2007) - East Tennessee State University President Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr. , announced Thursday that Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Mullins has agreed to a four-year contract extension....


Men's Tennis

Three Bucs, two doubles teams advance at ITA Mideast Regional Championships

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 18, 2007) - Three members of the ETSU men's tennis team and two doubles teams advanced on Thursday at the ITA Mideast Regional Championships at the University of Virginia. Action will continued on Friday with two rounds of singles and a round of doubles....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs wrap up day one at ITA Southeast Regional Championships

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Oct. 18, 2007) - The Lady Bucs tennis team wrapped up the first day of competition at the ITA Southeast Regional hosted by the University of North Carolina. Junior Tara Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) was the only member of the ETSU women's squad in Thursday's competition....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer set to host Mercer Bears

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team returns to action on Friday afternoon as they host the Mercer Bears at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The Bucs will look to extend their unbeaten streak to three as they take to the field at 4 p.m....


Men's Basketball

Blue/Gold basketball scrimmages to highlight athletic events at this weekend's Buccaneer Bash

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2007) -With the start of the 2007-08 basketball season just around the corner, the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams will give fans an early preview of the upcoming season this Saturday, Oct. 20 inside Memorial Center. ...


Men's Tennis

Picardo and Ahlgren qualify for ITA Mideast Regional Championships

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 17, 2007) - The ETSU men's tennis wrapped up the first day of competition at the ITA Mideast Regional championships hosted by the University of Virginia. Lisandro Picardo (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and Alex Ahlgren (Tyreso, Sweden) qualified to compete in Thursday's main draw action along with four other members of the squad....


Volleyball

Appalachian State to offer live stats and live streaming for the ETSU volleyball match tonight

BOONE, N.C. (Oct. 17, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball will head to Boone, N.C. tonight to take on Appalachian State at 7 p.m. in the last non-conference road game of the season....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball falls to Appalachian State on the road, 3-0

BOONE, N.C. (Oct. 17, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team fell to Appalachian State in three games Wednesday in Boone, N.C., 17-30, 28-30, 18-30....


Women's Basketball

Blue/Gold basketball scrimmages to highlight athletic events at this weekend's Buccaneer Bash

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2007) -With the start of the 2007-08 basketball season just around the corner, the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams will give fans an early preview of the upcoming season this Saturday, Oct. 20 inside Memorial Center....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

THREE PEAT!!! Rotich tabbed A-Sun ROTW for the third time this season

MACON, Ga. (Oct 17, 2007) - Sophomore Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya) has built an impressive 2007 cross country resume so far this season. His stellar year includes two individual meet titles, two team crowns, and now three Atlantic Sun Runner of the Week awards as he became the second student-athlete in conference history to turn into a three-time recipient on Wednesday....


Women's Golf

Gould fires team best 74 as ETSU women finish second at Aztec Fall Classic

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2007) - Junior Lucy Gould (Bargoed, Wales) posted a team best round of 2-over-par 74 Tuesday to lead the ETSU women's golf team to a second place finish in the Aztec Fall Classic hosted by San Diego State at the Salt Creek Golf Course. The Buccaneers finished tied for second with Hawaii at 603, 10 strokes back of team champion UC Irvine....


Women's Golf

Solid effort puts Lady Bucs in contention

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2007) - Powered by a trio of mid-70 scores, the ETSU women's golf team finds itself in contention following Monday's first round action in the Aztec Fall Classic hosted by San Diego State at the Salt Creek Golf Course. Final round action in the tournament will be played Tuesday....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball home win streak snapped by Liberty, 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team could not get anything going as they fell to Liberty in Brooks Gym Monday night snapping a record 13-game home winning streak, 24-30, 27-30, 24-30....


Women's Soccer

Van Horn honored as A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 15, 2007) - Prior to this past weekend, ETSU freshman Rachel Van Horn made her first 10 collegiate appearances as a forward and recorded a goal and two assists. However, injuries forced Van Horn into the net for both games this over the weekend and her performance garnered the first A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week award in ETSU history....


Men's Golf

Virginia Tech wins scorecard tiebreaker over UNC to capture Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges title

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2007) - In collegiate golf, teams are comprised off five players with the best four scores counting toward team standings. In other words, the fifth score each day usually does not matter to a team's success....


Men's Tennis

Bucs wrap up play at USC Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2007) - The ETSU men's tennis team concluded action at the USC Invitational on Sunday while ETSU's play at the UNF Invitational ended on Saturday....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball to host the Liberty Flames

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team will host the Liberty Flames Monday night at 6 p.m. in Brooks Gym. The Bucs, 14-10 overall and 5-2 in conference play are currently on a 13-game home win streak....


Men's Golf

Bucs just one stroke back entering final day at BOT Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2007) - With ideal weather and course conditions, the field at the 10th annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at the Ridges took advantage in a big way, firing historically low scores during Saturday's second round play....


Softball

Blue falls in gold rush at Blue/Gold Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2007) -The ETSU softball team had its 3rd annual Blue/Gold game Saturday as the Gold team defeated the Blue team 8-3 at Metro Kiwanis Park....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis continues action at separate tourneys

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2007) - The ETSU men's tennis team continued action on Saturday as members of the team competed at the UNF Invitational and USC Invitational. Action will conclude on Sunday at both tournaments....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis wraps up action at USAFA Invitational

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 13, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team wrapped up competition at the USAFA Invitational Saturday afternoon. The two-day tournament hosted by the Air Force Academy fielded teams from nine different teams....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball has tough night against FGCU, 3-1

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team did something that no other team has done all year, which is win a game at Florida Gulf Coast, but it wasn't enough as the Bucs fell to FGCU in four games Saturday at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., 12-30, 20-30, 34-32, 16-30....


Women's Soccer

Soccer Bucs battle Campbell to 1-1 double overtime tie

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Oct. 13, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team battled the Campbell Camels to a 1-1 double overtime tie on Saturday afternoon at Eakes Soccer Complex. The Bucs move to 6-4-3 overall and 2-3-1 in the A-Sun while the Camels are 1-8-2, 0-4-2....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men's cross country wins Furman Invitational; Rotich claims second title of 2007

Greenville, S.C. (Oct. 13, 2007) - The East Tennessee State men's cross country team claimed its second team title of the 2007 campaign Saturday, as the Buccaneers beat out 18 teams to take home the Furman Invitational crown from the Furman Golf Course in Greenville, S.C. The Bucs had three runners place in the top-10, including Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya) who won the individual title. ...


Men's Golf

Men's golf holds first round lead at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2007) - The ETSU men's golf team kicked off the first round of the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges in fine fashion Friday, as the Buccaneers ended the afternoon firing a team-leading 6-under 282....


Softball

ETSU softball makes final preparations for 3rd Annual Blue/Gold Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2007) - The ETSU softball team is making final preparations for the 3rd annual Blue/Gold game at Metro Kiwanis Park tomorrow at 11 a.m....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis concludes first day of separate tourneys

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2007) - The ETSU men's tennis team split up for this weekend's competition with a group traveling to South Carolina for the USC Fall Invitational while another group competed at the UNF Invitational....


Women's Tennis

Byrne advances to finals at USAFA Invitational

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 12, 2007) - Junior Tara Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) found success on the opening day of the USAFA Invitational defeating two opponents to advance to the final round of the Flight 1 singles bracket....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball tops the Hatters, 3-2

DELAND, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team defeated Stetson Friday in Deland, Fla. in five games to improve their conference record to 5-1, 30-26, 24-30, 30-24, 28-30, 15-12....


Women's Soccer

Bucs soccer to host Gardner-Webb; delayed video on-demand broadcast offered through ASun.TV

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team returns to action as they take on Gardner-Webb on Thursday afternoon at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The Bucs will look to pick up their second straight conference win as they take the field at 4 p.m....


Women's Soccer

Soccer Bucs tame Bulldogs, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team extended its winning streak to two and recorded its second consecutive shut out as they dropped Gardner-Webb, 2-0 on Thursday afternoon at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The Bucs improve to 6-4-2 overall and 2-3-0 in the A-Sun, while the Bulldogs fall to 4-8-0, 2-3-0....


Men's Basketball

ETSU Picked to Defend Men's Basketball Title

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 10, 2007) - Last season ETSU won its first Atlantic Sun Conference men's basketball title, but Belmont denied the Buccaneers the conference's automatic bid in the final of the General Shale Brick Men's Basketball Championship. Entering the 2007-08 season, both the coaches and the media predict that the Buccaneers will again be battling the Bruins for conference supremacy. Both chose ETSU as the favorite to win the conference and defend its regular-season title with Belmont second, the conference office announced on Wednesday. The Bucs were the clear choice by the media to win the tournament, however, the coaches were split four ways with ETSU and Belmont along with Mercer and tournament-host Lipscomb all receiving three votes from the coaches to win tournament, to be held March 5-8 at Lipscomb's Allen Arena....


Softball

ETSU softball releases 2008 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2007) - A 22 game road trip to start the season, games against 10 participants from the 2007 postseason tournament including Baylor who made it to the Women's College World Series and the national runner-up Tennessee, and 11 home doubleheaders all are on deck for the Lady Bucs as head Coach Andrea Mangrum announced her 2008 schedule on Wednesday. ...


Men's Golf

Power breaks school record for three-round score with 198; wins individual title at Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 9, 2007) - In his four seasons at ETSU, former Buccaneer great Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) spent his time rewriting the men's golf record books. Well, it didn't take long for one of his more impressive marks to fall. Sophomore Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) was up to the task....


Women's Basketball

Lady Bucs picked to finish first by media; second in coaches poll

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 9, 2007) - With exactly one month left until the start of the ETSU women's basketball season, the Atlantic Sun Conference announced its preseason polls Tuesday, and the Lady Buccaneers have a lot to be smiling about. Head coach Karen Kemp's squad was picked to finish first by the media and second by the conference coaches....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men's cross country charges closer to Belmont in A-Sun Coaches Poll

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 9, 2007) - After a month in which Belmont's men's cross country team held the unanimous number one slot in the Atlantic Sun's bi-weekly coaches poll, the ETSU Buccaneers have charged its way into a race for the top spot in the conference rankings, as the league office announced the updated poll Tuesday....


Men's Golf

Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges to celebrate 10th year with another strong field in 2007

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2007) - Throughout the past decade, local golf fans have had the opportunity to watch the nation's best collegiate players at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at The Ridges. In its 10th year, the event will once again offer the highest level of play at the college level....


Men's Golf

Power fires 65, 66 to tie for second at Jerry Pate

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 8, 2007) - Sophomore Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) posted a first round score of 6-under-par 65 and followed that in the afternoon with a 5-under 66 to finish 11-under for the day and just one stroke off the pace set by Alabama's Mark Harrell after first and second round play in the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate Monday at the Old Overton Club....


Women's Tennis

Stupak takes Flight A singles title at Virginia Tech Fall Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Oct. 7, 2007) - The Lady Bucs tennis team continued its successful run at the Virginia Tech Fall Invitational on Sunday as sophomore Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) took the Flight A singles title....


Women's Soccer

Soccer Bucs blank Bisons, 2-0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team got back on track Sunday as they picked up their first A-Sun victory shutting out the Lipscomb Bisons, 2-0 at the Lipscomb Soccer Complex. The Bucs improve to 5-4-2 overall and 1-3-0 in conference play while the Bisons fall to 3-8-1 and 1-2-1....


Softball

ETSU softball finishes strong at Blue/Gold Fall Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2007) -The ETSU softball team came back to win against Roane State Community College, 11-1, and Hiwassee, 11-0, after falling to Carson Newman College in hard fought game, 8-6....


Women's Tennis

Batsula and Stupak advance to finals of Virginia Tech Fall Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Oct. 6, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team completed day two of the Virginia Tech Fall Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Senior Olya Batsula (Minsk, Belarus) and sophomore Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) teamed up to reach the finals of Flight A draw. The Lady Bucs will wrap up action on Sunday morning....


Softball

ETSU softball sweeps Virginia Intermont

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2007) -The ETSU softball team won both games of the Virginia Intermont double header on Friday at Metro Kiwanis Park. Senior Amanda Haverman (Kirkwood, Mo.), blasted the Cobras with three home runs in game two. Haverman combined with Darci Gilbert to pitch a two hit shut out against Virginia Intermont in game one winning 6-0....


Men's Tennis

Bucs fall at ITA All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 5, 2007) - The historic run of Buccaneer duo Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) and Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) came to an end Friday as they fell in Round of 16 to 17th-ranked Travis Helgeson and Nate Schnugg of Georgia, 8-6....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis finds success on Day one of Virginia Tech Fall Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Oct. 5, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team wrapped up the opening day of the Virginia Tech Fall Invitational in fine fashion with two singles players advancing to the semifinal rounds while two doubles teams advanced to the quarterfinals. Action will continue Saturday with two rounds of doubles and one round of singles....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer falls to Belmont, 4-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team fell to Belmont in a grueling, 4-1 match at the Whitten Soccer Complex on Friday afternoon. The Bucs fall to 4-4-2 overall and 0-3-0 in A-Sun play while the Bruins improve to 9-1-1 overall and 3-0-0 in the A-Sun....


General News

Inside Buc Sports radio show to debut tonight on 104.9 FM "The Peak"

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2007) -- The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network returns to the airwaves with a new home Thursday night, as the radio edition of Inside Buc Sports debuts on 104.9 FM The Peak througout the Tri-Cities area. The Peak will act as the flagship station for Inside Buc Sports as well as ETSU men's basketball this season....


General News

ETSU Athletics launches the redesign of ETSUBucs.com

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2007) -The East Tennessee State athletic department and American Eagle have teamed up to launch a newly redesigned athletics website (www.ETSUBucs.com), which was introduced Thursday. The redesign features a fresh new look, including a new video player which will allow fans to watch special content like the "Inside Buc Sports" television show (see picture on the left)....


Men's Tennis

Bucs duo makes history as they defeat fourth-ranked Texas squad

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 4, 2007) - The ETSU tandem of Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) and Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) made history on Thursday as they defeated the No. 4 nationally ranked doubles team of Dimitar Kutrovsky and Josh Zavala of Texas in the opening round of the ITA All-American Championships main draw....


Volleyball

USC Upstate to offer live stats and live streaming for the ETSU volleyball match tonight

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team will look to improve its conference record of 3-1 tonight as they head to Spartanburg, S.C. to take on USC Upstate at 6 p.m....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball match against USC Upstate delayed due to power outage

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball match against USC Upstate has been delayed due to a power outage on the campus at USC Upstate....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball sweeps USC Upstate on the road, 3-0

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team swept USC Upstate on the road Thursday night to improve to 4-1 in conference play, 30-16, 30-19, 30-21....


Men's Tennis

Olivares and Serrano advance to ITA All-American Main Draw

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 3, 2007) - The ETSU doubles tandem of Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) and Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) advanced to the ITA All-American Championships Main Draw on Wednesday at the University of Tulsa....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball defeats Chattanooga, 3-1

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team defeated UT-Chattanooga Wednesday night on the road in four games, 30-20, 24-30, 32-30, 30-22....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Rotich claims A-Sun ROTW honors for the second time in three weeks

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 3, 2007) - Sophomore Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya) has enjoyed one of the most stellar ETSU cross country seasons to date in recent history. Over the past three weeks, Rotich has claimed his first-ever collegiate title as well as being named Atlantic Sun Runner of the Week twice, including his latest honor which was announced Wednesday afternoon by the league office....


Men's Tennis

Serrano and Olivares advance to qualifying match at ITA All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 2, 2007) - As doubles action began Tuesday in the qualifying draw of the ITA All-American Championships Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) and Enrique Olivares (Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela) won two straight matches to advance to the qualifying match set to begin on Wednesday....


Softball

ETSU softball to host Blue/Gold Fall Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2007) - The ETSU softball team will be hosting the Blue/Gold Fall Tournament this Saturday at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Men's Tennis

Serrano advances to second round of ITA All-American qualifying draw

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 1, 2007) - Continuing his stellar play at the ITA All-American Championships, senior Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) advanced to the second round of the qualifying round on Monday....


Men's Soccer

Calabrese announces new assistant soccer coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2007) - ETSU men's soccer head coach Scott Calabrese announced the addition of new assistant coach Ian Luya on Monday. Luya will help with all facets of the program and will also be the recruiting coordinator for the Bucs....


Baseball

Gold claims Blue/Gold Fall World Series crown

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2007) - The East Tennessee State baseball team wrapped up its fall practice this weekend, with the Gold team posting back-to-back victories Sunday to claim the annual Blue/Gold Fall World Series crown at Cardinal Park. The Gold team held on to a 9-6 win in game one, and cruised to a 5-2 victory in the nightcap....


Men's Tennis

Serrano advances to ITA All-American qualifying draw

TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 30, 2007) - Senior Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) continued his impressive play at the Ralph Lauren ITA All-American Championships at the University of Tulsa as he won two more pre-qualifying rounds to advance to the qualifying draw on Sunday....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer game against Jacksonville to be broadcast on delay through ASun.TV

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2007) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network will be offering a delayed Video On-Demand broadcast of today's match between ETSU and North Florida through ASun.TV. The game will be available for viewing at approximately 4:00 p.m. in its entirety, including pre-game and post-game footage....


Women's Soccer

Bucs soccer falls to Jacksonville, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins in a grueling 3-2 match at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Sunday. The Bucs fall to 4-3-2 overall and 0-2-0 in conference play while the Dolphins improve to 4-6-0, 2-0-0....


Baseball

Self's solo shot lifts Blue over Gold in Fall World Series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2007) - The East Tennessee State baseball team wrapped up game one of the Fall World Series with a bang Saturday afternoon from Cardinal Park, as sophomore Ryan Self's (Mount, Juliet, Tenn.) solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning rallied Blue past Gold, 9-8....


Men's Tennis

Serrano advances in ITA All-American pre-qualifying rounds

TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 29, 2007) - Senior Sebastian Serrano (Cartagena, Colombia) advanced in the second round of the pre-qualifying draws of the Ralph Lauren ITA All-American Championships at the University of Tulsa....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball suffers first conference loss to Belmont, 3-0

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team was defeated by Belmont Saturday in three games, 27-30, 27-30, 27-30....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Buccaneer Cross Country runs strong in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 29, 2007) - The East Tennessee State cross country team ran in one of the nations top collegiate races Saturday, and both the men and women posted solid times in the Greater Louisville Sports Commission located at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park....


Baseball

Bucs Baseball makes final preparations for annual Blue/Gold World Series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2007) - The East Tennessee State baseball team is making its final preparations the annual "Blue/Gold" World Series this weekend at Cardinal Park. Both games are open to the public and first pitch is set for 3 p.m. Saturday and noon on Sunday....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball defeats Lipscomb on the road, 3-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team improved their conference record to 3-0 beating Lipscomb on the road Friday night in five games, 22-30, 30-26, 30-25, 28-30, 15-13...


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer game to be broadcast on delay through ASun.TV

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2007 ) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network will be offering a delayed Video On-Demand broadcast of today's match between ETSU and North Florida through ASun.TV. The game will be available for viewing at approximately 7:00 p.m. in its entirety, including pre-game and post-game footage....


Women's Soccer

ETSU soccer falls to North Florida, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team fell in a hard-fought battle to North Florida, 2-1 on Friday afternoon. The Bucs fall to 4-2-2 overall and 0-1-0 in A-Sun action, while the Ospreys improve to 2-6-1, 1-0-0....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer game delayed broadcast available for viewing at 8 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2007) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network delayed Video On-Demand broadcast of today's match between ETSU and North Florida through ASun.TV will be available for purchase at approximately 8 p.m. EST....


Women's Soccer

ETSU women's soccer set to host North Florida in Atlantic Sun Opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team opens its conference slate on Friday, September 28 as they take on the North Florida Ospreys at Summers-Taylor Stadium. The Bucs will look to extend their five-match unbeaten streak as they take the field at 4 p.m....


Volleyball

Western Carolina to offer live stats for the ETSU volleyball match tonight

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Sept. 26, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team will look to continue its current win streak of four games tonight as they head to Cullowhee, N.C. to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball's win streak ended by Western Carolina, 3-1

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Sept. 26, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team had their four game win streak snapped as they were defeated by Western Carolina in four games on Wednesday night, 21-30, 22-30, 30-22, 27-30....


Baseball

ETSU Baseball holds annual Scout Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2007) - With over a dozen major league scouts in attendance, the East Tennessee State baseball team displayed their talents at the team's annual Scout Day, Tuesday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. ...


Women's Golf

Giraldo finishes strong, Lady Bucs end event in ninth

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Sept. 25, 2007) - Senior Natalia Giraldo (Cali, Colombia) followed up a great first round with a quality 1-over-par 73 to finish at even par Tuesday in the final round of the Myrtle Beach Classic at the Grande Dunes Resort Golf Course....


Men's Soccer

ETSU soccer stays undefeated after round robin with Furman and Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2007) - The ETSU club soccer team tied Appalachian State in a tough defensive battle 0-0, and showed its offensive firepower defeating Furman 4-1 at the Summers-Taylor soccer complex on Saturday....


Men's Golf

Bucs' Enoch, Shaw debut among nation's Top 10 in most recent ranking

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2007) - Coming off its first event of the 2007-08 season last week at the Carpet Capital Collegiate, the ETSU men's golf team currently ranks 15th in the nation according to Golfweek/Sagarin computer rankings and 19th in the Golf World/Nike Coaches Poll. ...


Women's Golf

Giraldo leads Lady Bucs in first round of Myrtle Beach Classic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2007) - Posting a first round score of 1-under par 71, senior Natalia Giraldo (Cali, Colombia) helped the ETSU women's golf team to a tie for eighth place on the leaderboard following first round play in the Myrtle Beach Classic Monday at the Grande Dunes Resort Golf Club....


Men's Tennis

Picardo and Isaza claim Flight II doubles title at Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 24, 2007) - Senior Lisandro Picardo (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and sophomore Daniel Isaza (Medellin, Colombia) won two straight matches to bring home the Flight II doubles title Monday at the Southern Intercollegiate hosted by the University of Georgia....


Volleyball

Youell named A-Sun Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 24, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team tore through its conference schedule a year ago, running up a perfect 9-0 mark en route to the first regular season conference crown in school history. The Bucs opened up their conference slate this past week, and continued their dominance against league competition, thanks in large part to consecutive double-doubles from sophomore Amanda Youell (Middleburg, Fla.). On Monday, the conference office honored the setter with the first Player of the Week award of her career....


Women's Soccer

Miller honored as A-Sun Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 24, 2007) - ETSU freshman Terri Miller recorded the third hat trick of the season in Atlantic Sun women's soccer this season leading ETSU to a come-from-behind victory against Radford. The freshman has been an offensive force for the Buccaneers, ranking second in the A-Sun in goals (6, one behind preseason Player of the Year Keri Zwikker from Jacksonville) and third in the Atlantic Sun in scoring (13 points). Her hat trick turned into her first Offensive Player of the Week award as announced on Monday by the conference office....


Men's Tennis

Picardo and Isaza advance to semifinals at Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 23, 2007) - Buccaneer tennis continued competition on Sunday at the Southern Intercollegiate hosted by the University of Georgia as the duo of Lisandro Picardo (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and Daniel Isaza (Medellin, Colombia) advanced to the semifinal rounds of the Flight II doubles. Action will conclude Monday with the semifinal and championship rounds of doubles....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs garner four titles at annual ETSU Fall Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2007) - The Lady Bucs tennis team earned four titles on Sunday as they concluded action at the annual ETSU Fall Invitational held on September 22 and 23....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis wraps up day two of Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 22, 2007) - The ETSU men's tennis team continued competition Saturday at the Southern Intercollegiate hosted by the University of Georgia. Action continues Sunday with the round of 16 and quarterfinal rounds of singles play and the third and fourth round of doubles....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball set to take on North Florida at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team will look to go 2-0 in conference play for the third straight year Saturday as they host North Florida in Brooks Gym at 2 p.m....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball blasts UNF at home, 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team extended their record home winning streak to 13 games sweeping North Florida in Brooks Gym on Saturday, 30-23, 30-21, 30-27....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis completes day one of Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 21, 2007) - The ETSU men's tennis team began competition Friday at the Southern Intercollegiate hosted by the University of Georgia. Action continues Saturday with the second and third rounds of singles play and the second round of doubles....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball to open conference at home against Jacksonville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team will look to improve their 8-7 record in their first conference game tonight as they host Jacksonville in Brooks Gym at 7 p.m....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball holds off Jacksonville, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team was able to hold off Jacksonville in the conference opener Friday night in Brooks Gym extending their home winning streak to 12 games, 30-27, 23-30, 30-14, 25-30, 15-12....


Volleyball

Catch all the action between ETSU/UNC Asheville tonight on ASun.TV

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2007) - The Atlantic Sun Conference and PlayON! Sports, a division of Turner Sports announced they have launched ASun.TV on Monday, Sept. 10. A new Web service, ASun.TV will webcast a minimum of 540 regular-season and championship games across a variety of A-Sun sports, including men's and women's basketball, soccer and volleyball, as well as baseball and softball throughout the 2007-08 academic year. The first scheduled event for the Buccaneers features the women's volleyball match-up against UNC Asheville tonight at 7:00pm ET in Brooks Gym....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball rallies back to defeat UNC Asheville, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team rallied back to defeat UNC Asheville in five games to keep their home winning streak alive, 29-31, 31-29, 25-30, 30-18, 15-10....


Women's Soccer

Miller records hat trick as Bucs down Highlanders, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to five as newcomer Terri Miller (Cape Coral, Fla.) found the back of the net three times to record the first hat trick of her ETSU career as the Bucs dropped Radford, 3-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Summers Taylor Stadium. The Bucs improve to 4-1-2 overall, while the Highlanders fall to 2-4-0....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Rotich claims Atlantic Sun Runner of the Week honors

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 19, 2007) - After claiming his first-ever individual cross country title over the weekend at the Winthrop/Asics Invitational, sophomore Kenneth Rotich (Nairobi, Kenya), was named the Atlantic Sun Runner of the Week, which was announced today by the conference office. This mark the first time an ETSU runner has received the award this season....


Men's Soccer

ETSU soccer defeats Hiawasse, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2007) - The ETSU club soccer team defeated Hiawasse 2-0 at the Summers-Taylor Soccer Complex on Tuesday....


Women's Golf

Lady Bucs finish tied for sixth at Napa River Grill Cardinal Cup; Jansone ends strong

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2007) - The final round of the Napa River Grill Cardinal Cup did not treat many golfers friendly Tuesday afternoon, as only 10 participants fired an even-par or lower final round, including ETSU's Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia). Jansone, last season's Atlantic Sun Freshmen of the Year, finished the third round with an even-par 72, which helped the Bucs end in a tie for sixth with South Florida....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball to host UNC Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team, 7-7, will look to extend their current home winning streak to 11 games Wednesday as they will host UNC Asheville in Brooks Gym at 7 p.m....


Women's Soccer

Bucs soccer set to host Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team will look to extend their four-game unbeaten streak as they return to action Wednesday afternoon. The Bucs will take on Big South foe Radford on September 19 at the new on-campus Summers Taylor Stadium. Game time is set for 4 p.m....


Women's Soccer

Brinkman named A-Sun Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 17, 2007) - ETSU's Kelly Brinkman helped lead the Bucs to a 1-0-1 record this weekend as they captured the team championship at the ETSU Invitational. She assisted on the game-tying goal in the opening game against Tennessee Tech late in the first half and scored the only goal in the Bucs' win against Western Carolina on Sunday. Her efforts earned her the Atlantic Sun Offensive Player of the Week Award, the conference announced on Monday....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf currently in sixth following first two rounds at Napa River Grill Cardinal Cup; Ringdahl sets record

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2007) - The ETSU women's golf team opened its 2007 season Monday, competing in the Napa River Grill Cardinal Cup, and currently sits in sixth after posting a team score of 605 (309-296) in the first two rounds of the tournament. Last season's Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team selection, Sinead O'Sullivan (Galway, Ireland), led all ETSU golfers with a 148 (74-74) and enters Tuesday's final round tied for 10th....


Men's Golf

Enoch and Shaw finish strong at Carpet Capital Collegiate

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2007) - Senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) and freshman Rhys Enoch (Cornwall, England) both started the 2007 season off on a solid note, as each golfer placed in the top-10 after the final round at the Carpet Capital Collegiate Sunday afternoon. The 14th ranked Buccaneers finished 11th overall for the tournament....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs wrap up competition at St. Mary's Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team wrapped up play at the St. Mary's Classic hosted by the University of Tennessee on Saturday. The Lady Bucs picked up four wins on the final day of competition....


Women's Soccer

Stetson blanks Tennessee Tech, 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2007) - On the second day of the ETSU Invitational presented by Citizens Bank the Stetson Hatters defeated Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 3-0. The Hatters improve to 2-2-1 overall, while the Golden Eagles fall to 1-4-1....


Women's Soccer

Soccer Bucs drop Catamounts, 1-0; clinch ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2007) - In front of a record home crowd of 213, the Bucs defeated former SoCon foe, Western Carolina, 1-0. The Bucs improve to 3-1-2 overall, while the Catamounts fall to 4-3-0. With the victory, the Bucs earned a total of four points to clinch the inaugural ETSU Invitational crown....


Women's Soccer

ETSU's Green, Western Carolina's Williams headline ETSU Invitational All-Tournament Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2007) - ETSU posted a 1-0-1 record and captured the team championship at the inaugural ETSU Invitational presented by Citizens Bank this weekend behind the offensive leadership of MVP junior Katie Green. Western Carolina's Caitlin Williams was named the Defensive MVP....


General News

ETSU Athletics participates in Senior Expo

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 15, 2007) - The ETSU Athletic Department spent Saturday out in the community to promote a healthy lifestyle as they participated in the Johnson City Senior Expo at Freedom Hall Civic Center....


Men's Golf

Men's golf hit highs and lows during Saturday's first two rounds at Carpet Capital Collegiate

Rocky Face, Ga. (Sept. 15, 2007) - The 14th ranked ETSU men's golf team went from first to 13th in one day at the Carpet Capital Collegiate Saturday, as the Buccaneer golfers shot a 3-over 291 in round one; however, followed that up with a 20-over 308 in round two and now sit 19 shots off the lead heading into the final round on Sunday....


Men's Tennis

Buccaneer tennis wraps up Vanderbilt Invitational in fine form

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2007) - The Bucs tennis team wrapped up its first fall tournament in fine form as they picked up nine victories against opponents from Vanderbilt in the final day of competition at the Currey Tennis Center....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs conclude second day of competition at St. Mary's Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2007) - The Lady Bucs tennis team concluded the first two rounds of singles action at the St. Mary's Classic hosted by the University of Tennessee on Saturday. The tournament will conclude on Sunday with the final round of singles beginning at 9 a.m....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball ends Indiana University Adidas Classic on a good note

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Sept. 15, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team split day two at the Indiana University Adidas Classic in Bloomington, Ind. falling to 23rd ranked St. John's , 17-30, 22-30, 19-30, but coming back to defeat North Carolina Central, 30-23, 30-18, 25-30, 30-25....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU men's cross country wins Winthrop/Asics Invitational; Rotich places second

Rock Hill, S.C. (Sept. 15, 2007) - Earlier this week the ETSU men's cross country team claimed the second slot in the Atlantic Sun Coaches Poll, and the Buccaneer runners proved to the conference why they belonged atop the leader board, as they went on to win the Winthop/Asics Invitational Saturday morning at the Winthrop Coliseum and Farm....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf set to open season next week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2007) - Each year it seems the ETSU women's golf team sets new records and makes history. The 2006-07 season was no different, and Buccaneers' head coach Stefanie Reynolds Shelton believes there is even more to come in 2007-08. ...


Men's Golf

First round suspended at Carpet Capital Collegiate

ROCKY FACE, Ga. (Sept. 14, 2007) -- Heavy rains forced the suspension of Friday's first round of the Carpet Capital Collegiate. The ETSU men's golf team ended play for the day on the 10th to 13th holes....


Men's Tennis

Bucs tennis starts strong at Vanderbilt Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2007) - The ETSU men's tennis team opened its fall 2007 campaign in fine form as they picked up 11 wins in 15 matches at the Vanderbilt Invitational on Friday at the Currey Tennis Center....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis completes day one at St. Mary's Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team began play today in the St. Mary's Classic hosted by the University of Tennessee. Due to inclement weather the matches were moved indoors and all three rounds of doubles were played. Action continues Saturday with the first two rounds of singles play....


Volleyball

Indiana to offer live stats for the ETSU volleyball games this weekend

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Sept. 14, 2007) - Live stats will be available this weekend for the ETSU volleyball games at the Indiana University Addidas Volleyball Classic....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball falls to Indiana at Indiana University Adidas Classic, 3-0

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Sept. 14, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team was defeated by Indiana in three games Friday at the Indiana University Adidas Classic in Bloomington, Ind., 21-30, 28-30, 22-30....


Women's Soccer

Bucs battle Golden Eagles to 2-2 double overtime tie at ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2007) - On the first day of the ETSU Invitational presented by Citizens Bank the ETSU women's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to three as they battled the Gold Eagles of Tennessee Tech to a 2-2 double overtime tie. The Bucs are now 2-1-2 on the season while the Golden Eagles are 1-3-1....


Women's Soccer

Western Carolina blanks Stetson, 2-0 at ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2007) - The Western Carolina Catamounts defeated the Stetson Hatters, 2-0 on day one of the ETSU Invitational presented by Citizens Bank. The Catamounts improve to 4-2-0 overall while the Hatters fall to 1-2-1....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Currie leads way for ETSU women's cross country team at UT Invitational

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2007) - The ETSU women's cross country team battled through the leftovers of Hurricane Humberto Friday evening, as they competed in the Tennessee Invitational at Lambert Acres Golf Club. Despite the harsh weather conditions, the Buccaneer runners all turned in season best performances, on a course that was used for last season's NCAA South Regional....


Women's Soccer

Women's soccer set to host inaugural ETSU Fall Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team is set to host its first ever ETSU Fall Invitational presented by Citizens Bank on September 14 and 16. The four-team event, which also includes Western Carolina, Stetson and Tennessee Tech, will be held at the new on-campus Summers Taylor Stadium....


Men's Soccer

Men's soccer to promote Youth Soccer Month at ETSU Fall Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2007) - The ETSU men's soccer team has partnered with US Youth Soccer to promote Youth Soccer Month during the ETSU Fall Invitational presented by Citizens Bank on September 14 and 16....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf to open season Friday at Carpet Capital Collegiate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2007) - Having said farewell to the most decorated golfer in the history of the program, the ETSU men's golf team enters the 2007-08 season with many questions, but still a great deal of anticipation and excitement. The Buccaneers, who have been ranked 14th in the preseason poll released by Golfweek/Sagarin, will open their new campaign Friday at the Carpet Capital Collegiate in Dalton, Ga....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs volleyball sweeps Furman, 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team extended its home winning streak to 10 games as they swept Furman at Brooks Gym on Wednesday night, 32-30, 31-29, 30-20....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU men's cross country moves into second in A-Sun Coaches Poll

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 12, 2007) - The ETSU men's cross country team did not take long to make some noise among the conference ranks, as they moved ahead Kennesaw State for second place in this week's Atlantic Sun Conference coaches poll....


Men's Golf

ETSU men's golf ranked 14th in preseason; Shaw picked third-team All-America

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2007) - Coming off its second straight trip to the NCAA Championships, the ETSU men's golf team has earned a spot among the nation's elite once again, being picked 14th in the preseason poll recently released by Golfweek/Sagarin. In addition, Golfweek named ETSU senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) as a preseason third team All-America selection....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball to host Furman Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team will take on Furman Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in Brooks Gym. The Bucs look to get back on track after losing three straight this past weekend in Morgantown, W.Va....


Men's Soccer

ETSU soccer defeats Tri-County Tech, 9-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2007) - The ETSU club soccer team defeated Tri-County Tech 9-1 at the Summers-Taylor Soccer Complex on Saturday....


General News

Atlantic Sun and PlayON! Sports to Launch ASun.TV

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 10, 2007) - The Atlantic Sun Conference and PlayON! Sports, a division of Turner Sports announced today that they will launch ASun.TV on Monday, Sept. 10. A new Web service, ASun.TV will webcast a minimum of 540 regular-season and championship games across a variety of A-Sun sports, including men's and women's basketball, soccer and volleyball, as well as baseball and softball throughout the 2007-08 academic year. The first scheduled event for the Buccaneers features the women's volleyball match-up against UNC Asheville on Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00pm ET....


Women's Tennis

Inclement weather cancels finals at UNC-Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2007) - The final round of the UNC Wilmington Country Club of Landfall Collegiate Tennis Invitational was cancelled due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Gabrielle. The Lady Bucs will hit the courts again Sept. 14 at the St. Mary's Classic hosted by the University of Tennessee....


Women's Soccer

Bucs soccer rallies to drop Youngstown State, 3-2; Monty named tournament offensive MVP

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 9, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the Youngstown State Penguins, 3-2 at the Gamecock Soccer Classic hosted by Jacksonville State. The Bucs are now 2-1-1 on the season while the Penguins fall to 0-3....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU women's cross country opens season with a solid run at Irish Brigade 5K

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2007) - A day after the ETSU men's cross country team opened its season with a solid performance the women followed up with the same effort, as the Buccaneer runners battled through the hot temperatures, and turned in a strong season opening run in the Irish Brigade Commemorative 5K at Sycamore Shoals Historic State Park Sunday....


Women's Tennis

ETSU women's tennis continues to cruise through competition at UNC Wilmington Invitational

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team put the pedal to the metal early and cruised by its competition on day two of the UNC Wilmington Country Club of Landfall Collegiate Tennis Invitational Saturday afternoon. The trio of Olya Batsula (Minsk, Belarus), Yevgeniya Stupak (Kyiv, Ukraine) and Andra Voinea (Brasov, Romania) stormed through their matches with ease, and will play in the finals on Sunday....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball has tough day at West Virginia Volleyball Classic

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (Sept. 8, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team fell short in both of their matches Saturday at the West Virginia Volleyball Classic losing to Indiana State, 30-28,30-25,30-32, 29-31, 13-15, and to West Virginia 21-30, 25-30, 30-28, 20-30....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU men's cross country finishes third at Virginia Tech Invitational; Crane places second

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 8, 2007) - The ETSU men's cross country team opened up its 2007 season with a third-place finish Saturday morning at the Virginia Tech Invitational in Blacksburg, Va. Junior Jeff Crane (Taylors, S.C.) led the Bucs across the finish line, finishing second overall....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU cross country set to begin 2007 campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2007) - Another year is upon us and the ETSU men's and women's cross county program is set to open its 2007 schedule this weekend, as the men travel to Blacksburg, Va., while the women compete at the Irish Brigade Commemorative 5K in nearby Elizabethton....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis opens fall season undefeated

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Sept. 7, 2007) - The ETSU women's tennis team opened its fall season with a bang as three members of the squad went undefeated on the first day of the UNC Wilmington-Country Club of Landfall Collegiate Tennis Invitational....


Volleyball

West Virginia to offer live stats for the ETSU volleyball games this weekend

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (Sept. 7, 2007) - Live stats will be available this weekend for the ETSU volleyball games at the West Virginia Volleyball Classic....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball falls to Butler at West Virginia Volleyball Classic, 3-0

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (Sept. 7, 2007) -The ETSU volleyball team was defeated in three games by Butler at the West Virginia Volleyball Classic in Morgantown, W. Va. Friday night, 19-30, 30-32, 25-30....


Women's Soccer

Bucs blank Bulldogs, 4-0

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 7, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team picked up their first win of the young season Friday night as they blanked the Bulldogs of The Citadel at the Gamecock Soccer Classic hosted by Jacksonville State. The Bucs improve to 1-1-1 overall while the Bulldogs fall to 0-3-0....


Softball

Mangrum announces 2007 fall clinic information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2007) - The ETSU softball team will be putting on a fall clinic on Sept. 29 at Metro Kiwanis Field. There will be a 12 and under session from 9 a.m. to noon, and a 13 and up session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m....


Women's Tennis

Lady Bucs tennis announces 2007-08 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2007) - With several invitation-only fall tournaments and three matches against nationally ranked teams, the Lady Bucs tennis team will take on a demanding schedule for the 2007-08 season....


Volleyball

Kiselich and Apana named to Phoenix Classic All-Tournament Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2007) - ETSU volleyball seniors Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Colo.), and Kaena Apana (Waianae, Hawaii), were named to the Phoenix Classic All-Tournament Team....


Women's Soccer

Soccer Bucs fall to South Carolina, 5-2

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 3, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team fell to SEC opponent South Carolina, 5-2 on Monday night at Stone Stadium. The Bucs are now 0-1-1 on the season while the Gamecocks improve to 2-0....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball splits day two at Phoenix Classic

ELON, S.C. (Sept. 1, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball team split their games Saturday dropping the early match against Morehead State in a close one, 21-30, 30-25, 21-30, 30-20, 10-15, but rebounded to sweep Radford in three games, 30-8, 30-18, 30-20, at the Phoenix Classic. ...


Men's Basketball

Chilton's No. 42 coming out of retirement

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2007) - For many years, Tom Chilton 's No. 42 has held a special place in ETSU basketball's history. Next season, fans will see that special number on the floor once again....


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball defeats Elon on the road, 3-1

ELON, S.C. (Aug. 31, 2007) - Freshman Desiree Dyck (Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan) had her fifth consecutive game with 12-plus kills, leading the ETSU volleyball team to a win over Elon in four games, 30-24, 30-16, 22-30, 30-23....


Women's Soccer

Bucs soccer battles MTSU to 1-1 double overtime tie

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 31, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team kicked off their season Friday afternoon, battling to a 1-1 double overtime tie against defending Sun Belt champion Middle Tennessee State at Summers Taylor Stadium. The Bucs are 0-0-1 overall while the Blue Raiders move to 0-0-1....


General News

ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame calls for nominations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2007) - The ETSU Athletics Department is currently accepting nominations for induction into the 2007 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame....


Softball

Mangrum announces new assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2007) - ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced the addition of the new assistant coach Ariel Beus on Thursday. Beus will serve as the pitching coach for the Lady Bucs, and will look to bring a new exciting attitude to the team....


Women's Soccer

ETSU soccer kicks off season against MTSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 30, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team is set to open the 2007 season as they take on the MTSU Blue Raiders on Friday, August 31 at the new on-campus Summers Taylor Stadium. The match is set to begin at 4 p.m....


Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis announces signing of Voinea

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2007) - ETSU women's tennis coach Steve Brooks recently announced that Romanian standout Andra Voinea (Brasov, Romania) has joined the Lady Bucs for the 2007-08 season....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs volleyball wins home opener, 3-1 over Tusculum

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2007) - Freshman Desiree Dyck (Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan) tied her season best with 18 kills, leading the ETSU volleyball team to a home opening win Tuesday night at Brooks Gym, defeating Tusculum in four games, 30-28, 30-27, 24-30, 30-21....


General News

Fender's Farm Maze to honor ETSU athletics this season with the Buccaneer Maze at Fender's Farm

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2007) - In cooperation with the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, operators of the Fender's Farm Maze held a press conference Monday to announce plans and unveil the design for the Buccaneer Maze at Fender's Farm....


General News

ETSU names 2007-08 BASA board members

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2007) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released the 2007-08 board members for the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association Monday. The board includes President Kathy Linebarger , Vice-President Joe Grandy , Treasurer Clem Wilkes and Secretary Jackie Mabrey ....


Men's Basketball

Bartow signs Davis to complete 2007-08 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2007) - ETSU men's basketball coach Murry Bartow announced Monday that the Buccaneers have added the final player to their 2007-08 recruiting class, signing 6-foot-1 junior college guard Jacolby Davis (Meridian, Miss.)....


Volleyball

Volley Bucs power past opposition at Georgia State

ATLANTA, Ga. (Aug. 24, 2007) - A day after opening the season with a 3-0 loss to the host Panthers at the Georgia State Invitational, the Lady Bucs rebounded Saturday, posting a pair of easy victories over Central Florida and Fordham. ETSU opened the day dropping UCF in four games, 30-20, 30-23, 28-30, 30-26, and closed out the tournament sweeping the Rams, 30-25, 30-26, 30-25....


Volleyball

Lady Bucs fall to Georgia State in season opener

ATLANTA, Ga. (Aug. 24, 2007) - The Volley Bucs opened their 2007 campaign falling in three games to the host Panthers at the Georgia State Invitational Friday afternoon, 30-27, 30-27, 30-26....


Women's Soccer

Soccer Bucs fall to Furman, 1-0 in exhibition

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Aug. 24, 2007) - The ETSU women's soccer team fell to the Furman Paladins, 1-0 on Friday in exhibition play at Summers Taylor Stadium. This will be the only exhibition contest for the Bucs....


General News

Atlantic Sun Debuts New Positioning Statement

MACON, Ga. (Aug. 23, 2007) - Following a five-month evaluation process, the Atlantic Sun Conference, in conjunction with their marketing partner Rights Marketing Group, LLC, announce a new positioning statement and tag line for the league: "Building Winners for Life."...


General News

ETSU Athletics assist with Move-In Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2007) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics volunteered their time on Thursday to assist incoming students with Move-In Day....


Volleyball

Volley Bucs set to open 2007 season at Georgia State Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2007) - Coming off a record setting 2006 campaign that saw the Lady Bucs set a new school record winning 16 consecutive matches en route to capturing the program's first regular season conference title in 15 years, ETSU looks to take the next step in 2007 and advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history....


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU men's cross country picked third in the Atlantic Sun preseason poll

MACON, Ga. (Aug. 21, 2007) - With two and a half weeks remaining before the ETSU cross country season gets underway the Atlantic Sun conference released its 2007 preseason coaches poll, and Dave Walker's men's team is picked to finish third this season among conference foes....


Women's Tennis

Two Lady Bucs earn ITA Scholar-Athlete Status

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 20, 2007) - Two ETSU women's tennis players were recently honored with ITA Scholar-Athlete Status. Senior Olya Batsula (Minsk, Belarus) and sophomore Whitney Trotter (Guadalajara, Mexico) were named ITA Scholar-Athletes for the 2006-07 academic year. This is the second year that Batsula has been given this honor and it is the first for Trotter....


Women's Basketball

ETSU women's basketball releases 2007-08 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 20, 2007) - A first-ever trip to the Preseason WNIT, road games to BIG EAST foe Georgetown, SEC challenger Alabama and Atlantic 10 Tournament Champion Xavier, six 2007 postseason tournament participants, and 13 home contests all await the ETSU women's basketball team as head coach Karen Kemp announced her 2007-08 schedule Monday....


Men's Soccer

Calabrese announces tryouts for men club soccer program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 16, 2007) - First-year men's soccer head coach Scott Calabrese announced Thursday afternoon that he would be holding open tryouts for the school's upcoming inaugural season of men's soccer....


Volleyball

Volley Bucs picked second in A-Sun preseason poll

MACON, Ga. (Aug. 15, 2007) - With the 2007 season rapidly approaching the Atlantic Sun Conference released its preseason poll Wednesday afternoon and the defending regular season champion Lady Bucs were picked to finish second. The Volley Bucs also placed two players on the preseason all-conference team, seniors Kaena Apana (Waianae, Hawaii) and Callie Kiselich (Colorado Springs, Colo.)....


Volleyball

Batson named full-time volleyball assistant

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2007) - As the Volley Bucs begin preparations for a defense of their 2006 conference title, head coach Lindsey Devine announced Tuesday afternoon that Tammi Batson has been appointed her full-time assistant coach....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's hoops adds Oklahoma State to 2007-08 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 11, 2007) - ETSU men's basketball coach Murry Bartow has announced that his Buccaneers will add one final road contest to their 2007-08 schedule, visiting Big 12 Conference member Oklahoma State on Dec. 8. In addition, the Bucs have moved their Nov. 30 meeting with Tennessee Wesleyan to Dec. 1....


Men's Golf

Davies to make second appearance as member of GB&I Walker Cup team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 10, 2007) - Former ETSU standout Rhys Davies (Bridgend, Wales) has been selected as a member of the 2007 Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team, which will take on the United States at Royal County Down on September 8-9....


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer picked fourth in A-Sun Preseason Poll

MACON, Ga. (Aug. 10, 2007) - As the Bucs prepare for the 2007 season, the ETSU women's soccer team has been picked to finish fourth by the conference coaches with Kennesaw State picked to take both the regular season and conference titles, while sophomore Jordan Monty (Mesquite, Texas) was selected to the preseason all-conference team....


General News

Buccaneer Coaches Caravan set to launch August 28th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 9, 2007) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday the dates of its second-annual Coaches Caravan, which will be conducted to help promote ETSU Pride around the area....


Men's Basketball

ETSU Athletics offers package to join Bucs in Hawaii

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 6, 2007) - The ETSU Athletics Department is offering fans a chance to travel to Hawaii when the Bucs compete in the Rainbow Classic in December....


Softball

Two members of Softball Bucs' 2007 recruiting class receive post-season honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 1, 2007) - Even though head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum completed her 2007 recruiting class a few months ago, two of her signees Katie Henderson (Jackson, Tenn.) and Kaela Jackson (Morristown, Tenn.) were not done making news for their hard work on the field. The pair of incoming freshmen received TSWA All-State honors last month, and Henderson also took home The Jackson Sun's Female Athlete of the Year award for her dominating 2006-07 season....


General News

Pirate Club announces name change to BASA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2007) - Citing the desire for a name that better describes its purpose, the Pirate Club Board of Directors has voted to change the name of the Pirate Club to the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association effective immediately....


General News

MSHA Buccaneer Sports Network announces new home for radio broadcasts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2007) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network announced Thursday it would have a new flagship home for its men's basketball and coaches show broadcasts in 2007-08, while women's basketball and baseball broadcasts will also air on new stations this upcoming season....


Men's Golf

ETSU athletic community to honor the late Hal Morrison

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 25, 2007) - The ETSU athletics family will remember the late Howell "Hal" Morrison during a memorial service scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday inside the D.P. Culp Center Auditorium. The 78-year-old Morrison, who coached at ETSU from 1955 to 1983, lost a bout with cancer on July 15....


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's hoops releases 2007-08 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 25, 2007) - Road trips to Big East Conference power Syracuse and Atlantic 10 stalwart Dayton, a second trip in five years to the Rainbow Classic in Hawaii, rekindled rivalries with former Southern Conference foes Appalachian State, Chattanooga and Marshall, another appearance as part of ESPN's Bracket Busters, and 15 home games highlight the 2007-08 men's basketball schedule announced by ETSU head coach Murry Bartow ....


Volleyball

Volley Bucs' signing class named among nation's elite

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2007) - The ETSU volleyball squad's incoming freshman class was recently named honorable mention in a ranking of the nation's best recruiting classes by Prepvolleyball.com....


Men's Golf

Shaw named to GCAA All-American Scholar team

NORMAN, Okla. (July 13, 2007) - ETSU rising senior Gareth Shaw (Lisburn, Northern Ireland) has been named to the Golf Coaches Association of America's Cleveland Golf All-American Scholars team for 2006-07....


Baseball

Baseball signee earns Tennessee Most Valuable Player honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 12, 2007) - The Tennessee Baseball Report (TBR) recently announced its 2007 high school season superlatives, and future Buccaneer Derek Trent (Kingsport, Tenn.) topped the list, garnering Most Valuable Player honors for the entire state....


Women's Golf

ETSU women's golf garners Academic All-American accolades

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 9, 2007) - The National Golf Coaches Association announced Monday its 2006-07 All-American Scholar Teams for Division I, and the ETSU women's golf team made an impressive showing on the squad. ...


Volleyball

Volleyball announces schedule for 2007 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 9, 2007) - Coming off one of the most successful seasons in school history in 2006, head coach Lindsey Devine has released the slate of competition for her 2007 squad....


General News

Bucky celebrates 4th of July in Elizabethton

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (July 4, 2007) -- Bucky made a special appearance during Wednesday's 4th of July Parade in Elizabethton, helping to celebrate the country's birthday with ETSU fans in Carter County....


Softball

Registration for Softball Bucs' July camp ends Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 3, 2007) - Head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced today that Friday, July 6 will be the final day registration forms can be postmarked or dropped off for its July 17-18 camp....