Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe shows well against world’s elite in 100mH

GLASGOW, Scotland (July 31, 2014) – Nearly the youngest competitor in her event, ETSU junior hurdler Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) raced to a time of 14.04 in the women’s 100 meter hurdles first round on Thursday at the XX Commonwealth Games inside Hampden Park Stadium.


Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe to represent Bahamas at Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, Scotland (July 30, 2014)Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) will continue international competition on Thursday, July 31, in the first round of the women’s 100 meter hurdles as a representative of the nation of the Bahamas at the XX Commonwealth Games.


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

Bucs well represented on USTFCCCA All-Academic teams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 25, 2014) – Senior Tyler Stepp (Dandridge, Tenn.) as well as both the men’s and women’s track & field teams earned All-Academic honors, the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced this week.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball volunteers at One Acre Café

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 15, 2014) – Members of the ETSU women’s basketball team and coaching staff visited One Acre Café of Johnson City on Monday to lend a helping hand.


Women's Basketball

Blogging from the Bahamas with coach Ezell

NASSAU, Bahamas – Serving as assistant coach for the Bahamas women’s national basketball team, ETSU head coach Brittney Ezell will document her experiences with the team over the next month as it prepares for competition in the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Games.


Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe places third in 100mH at Bahamas Senior Nationals

NASSAU, Bahamas (June 28, 2014) – ETSU junior hurdler Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) placed third in the women's 100 meter hurdles with a time of 13.56 at the Bahamas Senior Nationals on Saturday inside Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.


Women's Track & Field

Edgecombe prepares for Bahamas Senior Nationals

NASSAU, Bahamas (June 27, 2014) – ETSU junior hurdler Dede Edgecombe(Spartanburg, S.C.) has qualified for and is set to compete on Saturday in the women’s 100 meter hurdles at the 2014 Bahamas Senior National Championships inside Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.


Men's Track & Field, Men's Cross Country

Chase chosen as Capital One Academic All-American

AUSTIN, Texas (June 26, 2014) – Junior track & field/cross country student-athlete Adam Chase (Kingsport, Tenn.) added yet another academic award to his resume as he was named Second Team Capital One Academic All-America® on Thursday, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).


Football

ETSU football announces “Kids Camp” set for July 26th

JOHNSON CITY (June 26, 2014) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that the football program will host the Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Kids Camp presented by Chick-Fil-A at Johnson City Crossings for children entering 4th grade to those entering 8th grade on Saturday, July 26th inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Football

ETSU football’s Teddy Gaines set to perform at DWTTS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 25, 2014) – During his football career, Teddy Gaines’ athletic skills helped him become a standout defensive back at Dobyns-Bennett High School, a national champion at the University of Tennessee, and ultimately an NFL player.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s hoops to take on Tennessee again in 2014-15

JOHNSON CITY (June 24, 2014) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Murry Bartow revealed Tuesday that the Buccaneers would renew their rivalry with the University of Tennessee during the 2014-15 campaign.


Baseball

Freeman named All-American by Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (June 23, 2014)Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was named Second Team All-American by the Senior CLASS Award committee, which was announced on Monday.


Men's Golf

Pugh’s run comes to an end at British Amateur

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 20, 2014) – After advancing to the fourth round of match play at the 119th British Amateur Championship on Friday, Rhys Pugh’s (Pontypridd, Wales) run came to an end as the ETSU rising senior fell to England’s Daniel Brown 3 and 2 at the Royal Portrush Golf Club.


Volleyball

Volleyball announces Marquis Clark as assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 20, 2014) – East Tennessee State University volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine announced the hiring of Marquis Clark as an assistant coach on Friday.


Men's Golf

Pugh, Ratliff enjoy strong showings for ETSU men’s golf

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 19, 2014) – A pair of ETSU men’s golfers are enjoying successful summer stints as rising senior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) has advanced to the third round of match play in the 119th Amateur Championship and incoming freshman Cayman Ratliff (Kingsport, Tenn.) qualified for the 2014 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship earlier this week.


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces addition of Slay to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 19, 2014) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that assistant coach Jason Slay has been added to the Buccaneers’ staff.


Baseball

Freeman named to ABCA All-Region Team

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 18, 2014) – A week and a half after being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers, ETSU two-way player Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) landed Second Team All-South Region honors, which was released by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) on Wednesday.


Volleyball

Devine continues stint with U.S. Youth National Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 17, 2014) – For the third consecutive year, ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine will continue her stint with the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team.


Men's Track & Field

Stepp earns All-America status at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. (June 12, 2014)Tyler Stepp (Dandridge, Tenn.) recorded a 12th-place mark of 7.35 meters in the men’s long jump at the NCAA Championships.This placement allowed him to earn Second-Team All-America honors by the USTFCCCA for the second-consecutive season.


Women's Basketball

Register for women’s hoops Future Buc Camp final session

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 12, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball Future Buccaneer Camp is still accepting registration for its final session on Saturday, June 14, at the Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton from 8 a.m. – noon.


Men's Track & Field

Stepp set to compete Thursday at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. (June 11, 2014) – Senior field athlete Tyler Stepp (Dandridge, Tenn.) will compete Thursday in the men’s long jump at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field. Competition in the event will begin at 7:30 p.m. EST.


Football

“Friday Night Lights” football camp a huge success

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2014) – Last week, the ETSU football program held its first-ever “Friday Night Lights” football camp for high school players who are entering the 9th through 12th grades, and the event was an overwhelming success.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball Camps to be Held June 16-19 and July 14-17

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2014) – The first session of the Tony Skole Buccaneer Baseball Camp is scheduled for June 16-19 at ETSU’s Thomas Stadium. The second session of the Tony Skole Buccaneer Baseball Camp is scheduled for July 14-17.


Baseball

Washington Nationals draft Riopedre in 23rd round

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 7, 2014) – Chris Riopedre (Miami, Fla.) became the second Buccaneer player to be drafted on day three of the Major League Baseball Draft as the ETSU junior shortstop was taken by the Washington Nationals in the 23rd round on Saturday afternoon. Riopedre was the 694th overall pick in the first-year player draft.


Baseball

Freeman drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 18th round

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 7, 2014) – ETSU baseball local product Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 18th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday. Freeman was the 549th overall pick.


Men's Basketball

Men’s hoops to host summer youth camp June 23-26

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2014) – The Murry Bartow Buccaneer Basketball Camp will be held June 23-26 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


General News

ETSU Academic Services Release Spring Numbers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2014) – ETSU student-athletes not only enjoyed a lot of success on the playing field this past semester, but also put up high marks in the classroom as the Buccaneer Academic Services Department released their spring academic numbers on Wednesday.


Football

"Friday Night Lights" camp for high school players set for June 6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2014) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and the Buccaneers’ coaching staff are inviting high school players to an on-campus camp this Friday night, June 6th at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Golf

Wahl earns All-Region honor; Bucs' ranking sets new high

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2014) – Though the season may be over, the ETSU women’s golf team continues to get good news.


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

Edgecombe places 32nd overall in 100mH at East Regional

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 30, 2014) – ETSU junior sprinter Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) placed 32nd overall in the women’s 100 meter hurdles with a time of 13.70 on Friday at the NCAA Division I East Region Preliminaries at Hodges Stadium on the University of North Florida campus.


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

Stepp qualifies for NCAA Championships at East Regional

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 29, 2014) - Senior jumper Tyler Stepp had a standout performance in the men’s long jump with a leap of 7.54 meters to qualify for the NCAA Championships, while freshman sprinter Mike Williams placed 31st overall in the men’s 400 meter hurdles with a time of 52.42.


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

Track & field to compete four at NCAA East Regionals

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 28, 2014) – Four qualifying members of the ETSU track & field program will compete over three days at the NCAA Division I East Region Preliminaries at Hodges Stadium on the University of North Florida campus.


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

Chase captures consecutive A-Sun Scholar-Athlete accolades

MACON, Ga. (May 28, 2014) – Junior distance runner Adam Chase was named Atlantic Sun Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year, while Anders Ludvigsen, Lexie Burley and Verena Tobis were selected to the Academic All-Conference Team.


Baseball

Sanford, Taylor earn A-Sun All-Tournament Team honors

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 25, 2014) – ETSU junior Jordan Sanford (Powell, Tenn.) and sophomore Jeremy Taylor (Fayetteville, Ga.) were named to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team, which was announced following the championship game on Sunday.


Women's Golf

Wahl wraps up ETSU career with historic finish at NCAAs

TULSA, Okla. (May 23, 2014) – During the past three years, junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) has led the ETSU women’s golf program to historic levels of success. And even on her last day as a collegiate player, she was still setting new standards of excellence.


Baseball

ETSU suffers 5-2 loss to Stetson in A-Sun elimination game

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 23, 2014) – A title defense was not in the cards for the ETSU baseball team.


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

Vodova picked as A-Sun Most Outstanding Field Athlete

MACON, Ga. (May 23, 2014) – ETSU field athlete Katerina Vodova (Humpolec, Czech Republic) has been selected as the Atlantic Sun Most Outstanding Women’s Field Athlete by the league’s coaches, the A-Sun office announced Friday.


Women's Golf

Wahl makes her move at NCAAs, improves to tie for 27th

TULSA, Okla. (May 22, 2014) – ETSU junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) said she learned a lot from her first two rounds of play in the NCAA Championships at the Tulsa Country Club. Her effort in Thursday’s third round only confirmed Wahl’s assessment.


Baseball

Bucs to play Stetson in A-Sun elimination game Friday

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 22, 2014) – For the second straight day, the ETSU baseball team will play an elimination game in the Atlantic Sun Baseball Championship.


Men's Golf

Meronk lands PING All-Region honors

NORMAN, Okla. (May 22, 2014) – Sophomore Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) earned PING All-Region honors, which was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America on Thursday.


Baseball

ETSU knocks out Mercer in A-Sun elimination game, 7-1

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 22, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team didn’t want to see its season come to an end on Thursday.


Volleyball

Devine directs Team USA to gold medal

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 22, 2014) – For the second time in as many years, ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine earned a medal coaching with Team USA volleyball.


Women's Golf

Wahl falls back to tie for 50th at NCAA Championships

TULSA, Okla. (May 21, 2014) – Unable to get on a birdie streak and struggling with her putter, ETSU junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) tried to battle through her second round Wednesday in the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships at the Tulsa Country Club.


Baseball

ETSU-Mercer to meet in elimination game Thursday

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 21, 2014) – ETSU and Mercer just met last week in the regular season finale, and the two teams will square off once again on Thursday morning in an Atlantic Sun Championship elimination game. First pitch is set for 10 a.m. at FGCU’s Swanson Stadium.


Baseball

Kennesaw State rallies with walk-off win over ETSU, 11-7

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 21, 2014) – Kennesaw State scored seven unanswered runs – capped off by Brennan Morgan’s walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 10th – and the third-seeded Owls rallied past No. 6 seed ETSU, 11-7, in the first game of the Atlantic Sun Championship Wednesday at FGCU’s Swanson Stadium.


Men's Tennis, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis

ETSU's championship teams excel on and off the playing fields

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2014) – Balancing a rigorous athletic regiment with a full academic workload is no easy task; however, three ETSU teams managed to not only toe the delicate balance, but conquer it.


Women's Golf

Wahl opens play at NCAA Championships tied for 28th

TULSA, Okla. (May 20, 2014) – Despite facing wind gust of over 30 mph, ETSU junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) overcame the inclement weather to post a solid score during the first round of the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships Tuesday at the Tulsa Country Club.


Baseball

ETSU lands five on A-Sun all-conference teams

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 20, 2014) – With the 2014 Atlantic Sun Baseball Championship set to get underway on Wednesday, the league office released its postseason awards, and ETSU placed five Buccaneers on all-conference teams on Tuesday afternoon.


Baseball

ETSU begins A-Sun title defense Wednesday against Kennesaw

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 20, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team begins defense of its Atlantic Sun Championship when the sixth-seeded Buccaneers take on third-seeded Kennesaw State Wednesday morning. First pitch is set for 10 a.m. from Florida Gulf Coast’s Swanson Stadium.


Women's Golf

Wahl set to begin play at NCAA Division I Championships

TULSA, Okla. (May 19, 2014) – ETSU junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) is just hours away from facing the toughest individual challenge of her college golf career – and she couldn’t be happier.


Baseball

Chesney, Nesselt named to A-Sun All-Academic Team

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 19, 2014) – Senior Will Chesney (Knoxville, Tenn.) and junior Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) not only put up impressive numbers on the mound this season for the ETSU baseball team, but they also excelled in the classroom as the Buccaneer duo were named to the Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team on Monday.


Baseball

Freeman receives final A-Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (May 19, 2014) – ETSU senior slugger Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) received the final Atlantic Sun Player of the Week award of the year as the league office announced its weekly honors on Monday.


General News

ETSU Claims 2013-14 A-Sun All-Sports Title, Seventh Overall

MACON, Ga. (May 19, 2014) – For the seventh time in the award’s eight-year history, East Tennessee State University is the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Sports Champion.


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

Bucs earn two top-three team finishes at A-Sun Championships

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 17, 2014) – The ETSU men posted a second-place score of 178.5, while the women recorded 136 points for a third-place finish at the 2014 Atlantic Sun Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hodges Stadium on the University of North Florida campus.


Baseball

Atlantic Sun Baseball Championship Field Set

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2014) – The final day of the Atlantic Sun baseball regular season came to a close on Saturday, and the seeds are now set for the 2014 Championship in Fort Myers, Fla.


Baseball

ETSU falls to Mercer on Senior Day, 8-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2014) – Mercer right-hander Eric Nyquist allowed one run in seven innings, while Nick Backlund and Derrick Workman both belted home runs as the Bears spoiled ETSU’s Senior Day by defeating the Bucs, 8-1, on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

ETSU men’s golf finishes tied for eighth at NCAA Regional

EUGENE, Ore. (May 17, 2014) – After making a move in Friday’s second round, the ETSU men’s golf team couldn’t propel its way into the top five as the Buccaneers finished tied for eighth at the Eugene Regional on Saturday at the Eugene Country Club.


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

ETSU boasts four wins on day one at A-Sun Championships

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 16, 2014) – Wins in their respective events by a trio of ETSU student-athletes, as well as the men sweeping the podium in the 3000 meter steeplechase, capped an impressive day one on Friday at the 2014 Atlantic Sun Outdoor Track & Field Championships.


Baseball

Bucs down Mercer in dramatic fashion, 7-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 16, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team clinched a series win in dramatic fashion Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf makes move on day two at NCAA Regional

EUGENE, Ore. (May 16, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team made a move on day two of the NCAA Regional as the Bucs jumped into eighth-place at 29-over-par 589 on Friday from the Eugene Country Club.


Baseball

Team effort carries ETSU past Mercer, 7-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2014) – Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) tossed his first collegiate complete game and all nine of ETSU’s starters recorded a hit as the Buccaneers powered past Mercer, 7-2, in the series opener Thursday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Pugh paces Bucs on opening day of NCAA Regional

EUGENE, Ore. (May 15, 2014) – Junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) paced the ETSU men’s golf team in Thursday’s opening round of the NCAA Regional as the Welshman fired a 2-over-par 72 and the Bucs sit in 11th-place at 16-over-par 296 at the Eugene Country Club.


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

Track & field readies for Atlantic Sun Championships

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 15, 2014) – After a week off from competition last week, the ETSU track & field program will compete in the 2014 Atlantic Sun Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Friday – Saturday, at Hodges Stadium on the University of North Florida campus.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer adds in-state standout Megan Horner

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2014) – Adding to the Bucs' incoming recruiting class, ETSU Women’s Soccer Head Coach Adam Sayers has announced the signing of in-state product Megan Horner (Talbott, Tenn.) of Morristown-Hamblen High School West.


Football

Torbush names O’Cain as ETSU offensive coordinator

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Thursday that former N.C. State head coach and 36-year veteran of college football Mike O’Cain will become the Buccaneers new offensive coordinator.


Baseball

Bucs wrap up regular season play this weekend against Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team wraps up regular season play this weekend when the Bucs host Mercer in a three-game conference series starting Thursday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Bucs begin NCAA Regional action Thursday in Eugene

EUGENE, Ore. (May 14, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team makes its 23rd NCAA Regional appearance this week as the Bucs begin play in the Eugene Regional on Thursday from the Eugene Country Club.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball

ETSU Game Time Tour set for Johnson City stop this Thursday

We have passed the halfway point on our ETSU Game Time Tour presented by Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union and the support has been fantastic! Now, it's time for a stop in our hometown of Johnson City.


Baseball

Appalachian State rallies past ETSU in extras, 9-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2014) – In a game that started with a 90-minute weather delay, it ended with Appalachian State pouring it on ETSU, as the Mountaineers scored four two-out runs in the top of the 10th to rally past the Buccaneers, 9-5, on early Wednesday morning at Thomas Stadium.


Volleyball

Devine to assist Team USA at NORCECA World Championship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 13, 2014) – ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine will help coach the U.S. National Women’s Team at the NORCECA World Championship Qualification Tournament, which will be held May 15-18 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.


Baseball

Bucs begin final homestand Tuesday night against App State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2014) – After being swept at Florida Gulf Coast this past weekend, the ETSU baseball team looks to regroup and end the regular season on a positive note as the Bucs open a four-game homestand Tuesday night against Appalachian State. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU’s rally falls short in finale at FGCU, 8-7

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 11, 2014)Jordan Sanford (Powell, Tenn.) registered a career-high four hits and Chris Riopedre (Miami, Fla.) drove in three RBI, but it wasn’t enough to help rally ETSU past Florida Gulf Coast as the Eagles completed the series sweep with an 8-7 win on Sunday afternoon at Swanson Stadium.


Women's Golf

Wahl’s eagle secures NCAA berth, but team just misses

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 10, 2014) – Mixed emotions surrounded the ETSU women’s golf team Saturday afternoon, but the single most exhilarating moment of the tournament was enjoyed by junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany).


Baseball

FGCU takes series with 8-0 win over ETSU

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 10, 2014) – The road and offensive woes continue to pile up for the ETSU baseball team.


Men's Tennis

Championship season ends as Bucs fall in NCAA First Round

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 10, 2014) - Riding an 11-match win streak, the ETSU men's tennis team went toe-to-toe with No. 16 Columbia in the opening round of the NCAA Championships in Nashville, Tenn., with the 68th-ranked Bucs suffering a narrow setback, closing the curtains on their championship campaign.


Baseball

Bucs blanked in opener at FGCU, 14-0

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 9, 2014) – Florida Gulf Coast sophomore first baseman Nick Rivera hit a three-run home run in the first inning and that was more than enough offense for sophomore right-hander Michael Murray to work with as the Eagles took game one of the conference series over ETSU, 14-0, on Friday night at Swanson Stadium.


Women's Golf

Bucs within reach of history at NCAA East Regional

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 9, 2014) – The main goal of the ETSU women’s golf team as it entered this week’s NCAA East Regional was simply to be within reach of a top eight finish heading into the third and final round.


Women's Tennis

Championship season comes to a close with loss at No. 5 Duke

DURHAM, N.C. (May 9, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team's championship season came to a close Friday afternoon, as the Bucs fell to No. 5 and host Duke, 4-0, on the Blue Devils' home court in Durham, N.C.


Men's Tennis

ETSU opens NCAA Championship play versus No. 16 Columbia

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 9, 2014) - Making its eighth consecutive NCAA Championship appearance, the ETSU men's tennis team will take on No. 16 Columbia in the opening round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10 in Nashville, Tenn.


Baseball

Baseball announces summer camp dates

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 9, 2014) – East Tennessee State University baseball head coach Tony Skole and his staff released its 2014 summer camp information on Friday.


Women's Golf

Wahl, Bucs looking strong at NCAA East Regional

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 8, 2014) – Because she has earned her degree in just three years and plans to begin her professional playing career early, ETSU junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) knows all too well that this is her last opportunity to play in the NCAA postseason.


Baseball

ETSU gears up for three-game set at FGCU

FT. MYERS, Fla. (May 8, 2014) – After being one out away from capturing its fifth straight win Wednesday night at Furman, the ETSU baseball team looks to start a new streak as the Bucs gear up for a three-game conference road set beginning Friday night at Florida Gulf Coast’s Swanson Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Bucs prepare to take on fifth-ranked Duke in NCAA First Round

DURHAM, N.C. (May 8, 2014) - Making its fourth NCAA Championship appearance, and second in the past four seasons, the ETSU women's tennis team will take on fourth-seeded and fifth-ranked Duke in Durham, N.C., Friday, May 9 in the opening round of the 2014 Women's Tennis Championship.


Baseball

Baseball suffers walk-off loss at Furman, 9-8

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 7, 2014) – For the second straight road game, the ETSU baseball team couldn’t get the all-important 27th out.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball volunteers with Special Olympics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 7, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball program engaged in another community service effort last week when the student-athletes volunteered their time to assist at the Tennessee Area 3 Special Olympics Track & Field Games inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer enjoys successful spring campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 7, 2014) - The ETSU women's soccer team enjoyed a successful, and high-scoring spring campaign. Competing against teams from across the regional area, the Bucs posted a 3-1-1 record in spring competition, outscoring their opponents by a combined 34-4 margin.


Women's Golf

ETSU women set to open play at NCAA East Regional

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 7, 2014) –The ETSU women’s golf team has made a habit of reaching goals and rankings that may have been considered unattainable just over a decade ago. On Thursday, the Buccaneers will get another chance to make history.


Baseball

Bucs look to continue winning ways Wednesday at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 6, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team looks to continue its winning ways Wednesday when the Bucs carry a four-game win streak into their midweek game at Furman. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. at Latham Baseball Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball to offer variety of camps this summer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 6, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball program is set to welcome campers from varying age and skill levels in three separate camping experiences throughout the month of June and to begin August.


Softball

Wolff earns spot on All-Atlantic Sun First Team

MACON, Ga. (May 6, 2014) – Capping a record-breaking senior campaign, ETSU Softball's Katie Wolff (La Grange, Texas) has been named to the All-Atlantic Sun First Team.


General News

AT&T BASA All-Sport Golf Tournament draws record crowd

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (May 5, 2014) – An event-record 136 participants enjoyed a day on the links while also raising an all-time tournament high of roughly $50,000 to support the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association on a gorgeous Monday during the 2014 BASA All-Sport Golf Tournament presented by AT&T at the Blackthorn Club at The Ridges.


Women's Basketball

Ezell selected as Bahamas national team assistant coach

NASSAU, Bahamas (May 5, 2014) – ETSU head women’s basketball coach Brittney Ezell has been named assistant coach for the Bahamas women’s national basketball team, as announced by the Bahamas Basketball Federation.


Softball

Baird garners A-Sun academic honors for second consecutive year

MACON, Ga. (May 5, 2014) – For the second consecutive season, ETSU Softball's Jackie Baird (Ooltewah, Tenn.) has earned a spot on the Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf heads to Oregon for NCAA Regional

EUGENE, Ore. (May 5, 2014) – For the 23rd time in program history, the ETSU men’s golf team will play in the NCAA Regional as the Bucs head to Oregon for the Eugene Regional, which will be played May 15-17 at the Eugene Country Club.


Baseball

Freeman makes history as Bucs complete sweep of USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2014) – Senior left-hander Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) recorded his ETSU record-setting 20th career save and freshman Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) scored the eventual game-winning run on a passed ball in the eighth inning as the Bucs completed a sweep of USC Upstate with a 5-2 win on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Softball seniors leave lasting legacy for emerging ETSU program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2014) – The playing careers of three ETSU softball student-athletes came to an end Sunday as the Bucs were beaten by league-leading No. 23 USC Upstate; however, the foundation put in place by the outgoing Class of 2014 leaves the program with a bright future.


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

Bucs cap regular season strongly at Tennessee Challenge

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 3, 2014) – In its final meet before the Atlantic Sun Outdoor Championships in two weeks, the ETSU track & field program turned in solid performances -- including event wins by a trio of student-athletes as well as multiple collegiate highs and school records -- on Saturday at the Tennessee Challenge.


Baseball

Lasure’s walk-off double carries ETSU to 3-2 win over Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2014) – For the second time this week and fifth time this season, the ETSU baseball team celebrated with a walk-off win.


Softball

Wolff shines at the plate, but Bucs drop double-header to Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2014) – Senior Katie Wolff (La Grange, Texas) went a combined 4-for-6 in ETSU's two contests Saturday, raising her batting average to a team-best .400; however, ETSU was unable to overcome league-leading No. 23 USC Upstate as the Bucs suffered a pair of setbacks.


Baseball

Bucs take care of business in series opener over USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2014) – Junior right-hander Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) tied a career high with eight strikeouts in seven innings and the Buccaneer offense scored six runs in the first three frames as ETSU took the opener over USC Upstate, 8-4, in front of 1,110 fans on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Bucs host No. 23 USC Upstate to wrap up 2014 campaign

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2014) – The ETSU softball team will conclude the 2014 campaign as it hosts league-leading No. 23 USC Upstate this weekend for a three game series beginning Saturday, May 3.


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

ETSU set to conclude regular season at Tennessee Challenge

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 2, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will wrap up the regular season on Saturday with its second visit to the University of Tennessee in less than a month to compete in the Tennessee Challenge at Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Christopher receives State of Franklin Bank award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2014) -- East Tennessee State University women’s basketball guard Chandler Christopher (Greeneville, Tenn.) has been selected as the State of Franklin Bank/ETSU Community Service Student-Athlete of the Month, an award recognizing the exemplary community service efforts of ETSU student-athletes.


Baseball

ETSU hosts USC Upstate this weekend at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2014) – Coming off a walk-off win over Radford on Wednesday, the ETSU baseball team looks to carry the positive momentum into its conference series with USC Upstate, which begins Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Bucs use late-inning drama to rally past Radford, 5-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2014) – After tying the game at four in the bottom of the eighth, ETSU junior shortstop Chris Riopedre (Miami, Fla.) capped off the comeback win an inning later when his walk-off triple scored Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.), giving the Bucs a 5-4 victory over Radford on a rainy Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Pugh receives Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors

MACON, Ga. (April 30, 2014) – A day after being named Second Team All-Atlantic Sun, ETSU junior golfer Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) landed A-Sun All-Academic honors as it was released by the league office on Wednesday.


Softball

Non-conference finale versus App State cancelled due to rain

BOONE, N.C. (April 30, 2014) – Due to inclement weather, ETSU Softball's non-conference finale at Appalachian State has been cancelled. The Bucs will be back in action this weekend as they host league-leading USC Upstate for a three-game series beginning Saturday, May 3.


Baseball

Freeman named finalist for Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (April 30, 2014) – Ten NCAA baseball student-athletes who excel both on and off the diamond were selected as finalists for the 2014 Senior CLASS Award on Wednesday, and ETSU two-way standout Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was one of the candidates to make the prestigious group.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU tennis teams prepare for NCAA First Round match-ups

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2014) - At a special viewing party Tuesday inside the D.P. Culp University Center, the ETSU men's and women's tennis teams learned their opponents for the upcoming NCAA Tennis Championships.


Softball

Softball heads to Appalachian State for non-conference finale

BOONE, N.C. (April 29, 2014) – The ETSU softball team will conclude non-conference competition as it takes on Southern Conference opponent Appalachian State Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. in Boone, N.C.


Men's Golf

Pugh, Meronk land all-conference honors

MACON, Ga. (April 29, 2014) – Junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) and sophomore Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) were named Second Team All-Atlantic Sun as the league office released its men’s golf postseason honors on Tuesday.


Baseball

Wednesday’s ETSU-Radford game moved to Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2014) – Due to severe storms expected to hit the New River Valley, Wednesday’s ETSU-Radford baseball game has been moved to Johnson City. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Bucs to hold NCAA Tournament selection show viewing party

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2014) – The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams will learn their opponents for the upcoming NCAA Tennis Championships at a special selection show viewing party at 5:00 p.m. inside the D.P. Culp University Center auditorium at 412 J L Seehorn Rd., in Johnson City.


Women's Golf

ETSU women’s golf set for NCAA East Regional starting May 8

JOHNSON CITY (April 28, 2014) – After having to wait a little less than two weeks, the ETSU women’s golf team now knows where it will be playing in the NCAA postseason.


Softball

Bucs unable to overcome stellar Kennesaw State pitching

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 27, 2014) - Kennesaw State's Paige Matthews held ETSU to just two hits Sunday as the Buccaneers suffered a 4-1 road setback in the series' finale. ETSU's Casey Horner (Whitesburg, Tenn.) went 1-for-2 on the day, driving in the Bucs' lone run.


Baseball

Kennesaw State walks off with sweep over ETSU

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 27, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team will be glad to leave Kennesaw in its rearview mirror.


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

Track & field wraps up competition in Radford

RADFORD, Va. (April 26, 2014) - The ETSU track & field program built on some of the successes experienced Friday in rain-shortened action with a very productive Saturday to close out a solid stay at the Highlander Invitational inside Cupp Stadium on the Radford University campus.


Softball

Baird homers twice; Bucs rally past Kennesaw in extras

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 26, 2014) -- Senior Jackie Baird (Ooltewah, Tenn.) homered twice as the Bucs scored 10 runs in the final two innings of Saturday's double-header finale to complete an impressive come-from-behind victory at Kennesaw State.


Baseball

ETSU suffers gut-wrenching loss at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 26, 2014) – For the first two months of the season, the ETSU baseball team was the top fielding club in the Atlantic Sun Conference; however, things have taken a turn for the worse over the past two weeks for the Bucs.


Baseball

Kennesaw State powers past Bucs in series opener, 9-6

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 25, 2014) – Kennesaw State is one of the top hitting teams in the country and the Bucs got an up-close look at it Friday night.


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

Bucs perform well on shortened Friday at Highlander Invite

RADFORD, Va. (April 25, 2014) – Battling the elements, the ETSU track & field program was able to find some successes in field events on a rain-shortened Friday at the Highlander Invitational inside Cupp Stadium on the Radford University campus.


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

Track & field preps for Highlander Invitational this weekend

RADFORD, Va. (April 24, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will close out an event-filled month of April with a trip to Radford University to compete in the Highlander Invitational, Friday – Saturday, at Cupp Stadium.


Softball

Home run barrage leads Bucs to double-header split with Liberty

LYNCHBURG, Va. (April 24, 2014) - A midgame scoring barrage highlighted by four home runs helped lead ETSU to a series split with non-conference opponent Liberty Thursday afternoon in Lynchburg, Va.


Baseball

ETSU opens four-game road swing this weekend in Kennesaw

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 24, 2014) – After splitting its brief two-game home stint, the ETSU baseball team now embarks on a four-game road swing beginning this weekend with a three-game conference series at Kennesaw State’s Stillwell Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Ezell adds local standout Tarter to 2014 signing class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2014) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced Thursday the signing of local product Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) to a National Letter of Intent to join the Bucs for the 2014-15 season.


Football

Fans, alumni look forward to return of ETSU football

As a student at East Tennessee State University, Mark Newland remembers waking up on Saturday mornings during the fall semester with only one thought.


Baseball

Bucs unable to cap off comeback in 7-6 loss to Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team had its fair share of chances, but a lack of timely hitting doomed the Bucs in a 7-6 setback to Radford Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Track & Field

Squibbs earns A-Sun weekly honor

MACON, Ga. (April 23, 2014) – Freshman Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) earned the Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week award after his record-breaking performance in the pole vault at the War Eagle Invitational on Saturday, April 19, in Auburn, Ala., the league office announced Wednesday afternoon.


Women's Golf

ETSU women’s golf dominates All A-Sun postseason honors

MACON, Ga. (April 23, 2014) – Fresh off a second straight Atlantic Sun Conference Championship run, the good new keeps coming for the ETSU women’s golf team.


Women's Golf

Wahl named A-Sun Scholar-Athlete of the Year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2014) – The Atlantic Sun Conference on Wednesday honored ETSU's Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) as the 2014 Women's Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year, which highlights the league’s Academic All-Conference team.


Baseball

ETSU topples Tennessee in front of record-setting crowd, 9-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2014) – With a record-setting crowd of 1,811 fans on hand, the ETSU baseball team completed the season sweep over Tennessee as the Bucs defeated the Vols, 9-7, on Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf finishes third at A-Sun Championship

BRASELTON, Ga. (April 22, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team needed to make up 11 shots in the final round of the Atlantic Sun Championship, but despite posting the lowest score on Tuesday, the Bucs were unable to gain any ground on the leaders.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball lends a helping hand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2014) – In addition to participating in offseason workouts and conditioning efforts this spring, the ETSU women’s basketball team took some time last week to volunteer at the 2014 Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Ceremony, as well as welcome area elementary school students to the ETSU campus.


Softball

Softball double-header versus Liberty postponed to Thursday

LYNCHBURG, Va. (April 22, 2014) - Due to inclement weather, ETSU Softball's non-conference double-header at Liberty has been postponed to Thursday, April 24, with games beginning at 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.


Softball

Softball heads to Liberty for midweek double-header

LYNCHBURG, Va. (April 21, 2014) – The ETSU softball team will continue its 10-game road trip Tuesday, April 22 as it takes on Liberty for a non-conference double-header in Lynchburg, Va. This season, ETSU is 12-13 in non-conference action.


Baseball

Bucs host Tennessee Tuesday; Radford Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team gears up for a pair of home midweek games, beginning Tuesday night when the Bucs host Tennessee at 7:05 p.m. at Thomas Stadium. Following their game against UT, the Bucs host Radford on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf tied for third at A-Sun Championship

BRASELTON, Ga. (April 21, 2014) – Despite posting the second-lowest score of the day, the ETSU men’s golf team was still unable to gain any ground on the leaders following second round play at the Atlantic Sun Championship on Monday at The Legends Golf Club.


Women's Tennis

Bucs cruise past Stetson, 4-0, to win fourth A-Sun title

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 20, 2014) – Just a few hours after the ETSU men’s squad clinched an A-Sun tournament title, the ETSU women’s tennis team joined the celebration, beating Stetson to take home the program’s third Atlantic Sun Women’s Tennis Championship title in the last six years.


Men's Tennis

River City Road Warriors: ETSU wins eighth straight A-Sun title

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 20, 2014) – The ETSU men’s tennis team concluded its tenure in the Atlantic Sun Conference in familiar fashion: with a tournament title. The top-seeded Bucs overcame No. 2 UNF, 4-0, on the Ospreys’ home court Sunday, clinching ETSU’s eighth straight A-Sun tournament championship.


Men's Golf

Bucs in fourth after first round at A-Sun Championship

BRASELTON, Ga. (April 20, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team carded an 11-over-par 299 and sit in fourth-place after the first round of the Atlantic Sun Championship, which began Sunday at The Legends Golf Club.


Softball

Double-header with Jacksonville cancelled due to field conditions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 20, 2014) – Due to adverse field conditions caused by inclement weather, Games Two and Three of ETSU Softball's three-game series with Jacksonville have been cancelled.


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

Kessler, Squibbs break school records at War Eagle Invitational

AUBURN, Ala. (April 19, 2014) – Vaulters Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) both performed in record-breaking fashion on Saturday in an overall strong showing by the ETSU track & field program at the War Eagle Invitational at Hutsell-Rosen Track.


Softball

Baird's 4-RBI game leads Bucs to road win at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 19, 2014) - A three-run, go-ahead home run in the fifth inning by senior Jackie Baird (Ooltewah, Tenn.) helped ETSU clinch a 4-3 conference victory over Jacksonville on Saturday. Saturday's scheduled double-header will instead be played Sunday, April 20.


Women's Tennis

Conclusion of Atlantic Sun Women's Tennis Semifinal postponed

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 19, 2014) – The conclusion of No. 2 ETSU's Atlantic Sun Championship semifinal match versus No. 3 FGCU was postponed due to severe rain in Jacksonville, Fla. When play was suspended, the Bucs were leading FGCU, 3-1.


Baseball

Baseball splits rain-shortened series at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 19, 2014) – Mother Nature wreaked havoc in the River City this weekend.


Men's Tennis

ETSU beats Stetson, advances to A-Sun Championship Final

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 19, 2014) - ETSU will have an opportunity to settle some unfinished business Sunday, April 19 when the top-seeded Bucs take on No. 2 North Florida in the Atlantic Sun Men's Tennis Championship Final. The two teams' regular season match-up on March 28 was cancelled due to rain.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf begins run for A-Sun Championship on Sunday

BRASELTON, Ga. (April 19, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team begins its quest for an Atlantic Sun Championship Sunday morning as the Bucs begin play at The Legends Golf Club in Braselton, Ga.


Softball

Softball travels to River City for three-game series

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 18, 2014) – After enjoying a seven-game homestand, the ETSU softball team will begin a 10-game road trip when it visits Jacksonville, Fla., to take on the Jacksonville Dolphins in a three-game series, beginning Saturday, April 19.


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

Action on Friday at War Eagle Invitational postponed

AUBURN, Ala. (April 18, 2014) – Competition on Friday at the 2014 War Eagle Invitational at Auburn University and Hutsell-Rosen Track has been postponed due to inclement weather. Action will continue on Saturday with a revised schedule.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

A-Sun Tennis Semifinals postponed to Saturday due to rain

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 18, 2014) – Due to on-going rain in the Jacksonville, the schedule for the Atlantic Sun Men's and Women's Championships has been altered.


Baseball

Friday’s ETSU-JU baseball game canceled due to rain

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 18, 2014) – Due to heavy rains and severe thunderstorms expected to hit the River City, Friday’s ETSU baseball game at Jacksonville has been canceled.


Baseball

ETSU drops opener at Jacksonville, 13-6

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 17, 2014) – Coming off a perfect 4-0 homestand, the ETSU baseball team was looking to keep its momentum intact on the road.


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

Track & field gears up for War Eagle Invitational

AUBURN, Ala. (April 17, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will continue the outdoor season with a visit to Auburn University to compete in the War Eagle Invitational, Friday – Saturday, at Hutsell-Rosen Track.


Women's Tennis

Second-seeded Bucs to meet No. 3 FGCU in A-Sun Semifinals

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 17, 2014) - Winners of nine of its last ten matches, the ETSU women's tennis team will begin play in the 2014 Atlantic Sun Women's Tennis Championship when it goes toe-to-toe with third-seeded FGCU Friday, April 18 in the tournament semifinals.


Men's Tennis

No. 1 ETSU to take on fourth-seeded Stetson in A-Sun Semifinals

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 17, 2014) - ETSU's quest for an eighth consecutive Atlantic Sun Tournament Championship will begin Friday, April 18 as the Bucs take on fourth-seeded Stetson in the semifinals of the 2014 Atlantic Sun Men's Tennis Championship.


Baseball

Standing-room-only tickets available for ETSU-UT game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday afternoon that reserved tickets for the ETSU-Tennessee baseball game on April 22 are sold out.


Volleyball

Volleyball celebrates championship season at annual banquet

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team put the finishing touches on its 2013 championship season by holding its sixth annual team banquet last Friday night inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of Bradford to 2014-15 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2014) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have signed Humboldt High School guard Desonta Bradford (Humboldt, Tenn.) to a national letter of intent for the 2014-15 season.


Men's Tennis

Biosca, Zaatini, Merino highlight A-Sun Men's Tennis awards

MACON, Ga. (April 16, 2014) - The 2014 Atlantic Sun Co-Champion ETSU men's tennis team placed a league-best six players on the All-Atlantic Sun First and Second Teams Wednesday, with freshmen David Biosca and Diego Nunez earning spots on the All-Atlantic Sun First Team.


Women's Tennis

Andreazza, Choo earn All-Atlantic Sun First Team honors

MACON, Ga. (April 16, 2014) - For the seventh time in the past eight seasons, the ETSU women's tennis team has placed a player on the All-Atlantic Sun First Team, with both Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) and Giulia Andreazza (Balneario Camboriu, Brazil) earning the honor.


Softball

Bucs blank Furman, 5-0, behind Baird's two bombs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2014) - Senior Jackie Baird (Ooltewah, Tenn.) belted her team-best 14th and 15th home runs of the season Wednesday as the Bucs knocked off Southern Conference opponent Furman, 5-0, in Game Two of a non-conference double-header.


Women's Golf

ETSU women earn second straight A-Sun title, Chin medals

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (April 16, 2014) – For the second year in a row and for the third time in seven seasons, the ETSU women’s golf team has earned the top spot in the Atlantic Sun Conference.


Baseball

Bucs look to carry winning ways to Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 16, 2014) – Coming off a perfect 4-0 homestand, the ETSU baseball team now looks to carry its winning ways on the road as the Bucs open a three-game conference set Thursday night at Jacksonville’s John Sessions Stadium.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Merino, Brumit named A-Sun Tennis Scholar Athletes of the Year

MACON, Ga. (April 15, 2014) - The ETSU Tennis program continued its rich tradition of academic excellence Tuesday, as the Bucs placed a league-best seven players on the Atlantic Sun Academic All-Conference Team, including Scholar Athletes of the Year, Ismael Merino and Jessica Brumit.


Baseball

Ticket information released for ETSU-UT baseball game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released ticket information for next Tuesday’s (April 22) ETSU-Tennessee baseball game at Thomas Stadium. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Yllera earns Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (April 15, 2014) - After putting the finishing touches on an unbeaten conference campaign, ETSU sophomore Sebastian Yllera (Cinco Saltos, Argentina) has been named Atlantic Sun Men's Tennis Co-Player of the Week along with North Florida's Yannick Zuern.


Softball

Bucs host SoCon foe Furman for Wednesday double-header

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2014) – The ETSU softball team will wrap up a seven-game homestand Wednesday, April 16 as the Bucs host Southern Conference opponent Furman for a midweek double-header, with games beginning at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.


Women's Golf

Buccaneers in contention after A-Sun opening round

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (April 14, 2014) – ETSU sophomore Vivienne Chin carded a team-best score of 2-over-par 74 to finish tied for ninth on the individual leaderboard during Monday’s opening round of the 25th A-Sun Conference Women’s Golf Championships.


Baseball

Bucs use nine-run fifth to finish sweep of UNF, 10-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2014) – Freshman Jamin McCann (Kingsport, Tenn.) gave the Bucs seven strong innings and the offense rewarded the southpaw with a nine-run fifth, as the ETSU baseball team completed the sweep of North Florida with a 10-4 win on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Solid pitching not enough as Bucs fall to UNF, 4-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2014) - Senior pitcher Katie Wolff (La Grange, Texas) allowed just three earned runs through five and one-third innings of work Sunday afternoon; however, ETSU's offense mustered only two runs, as the Bucs suffered a narrow, 4-2 setback to North Florida.


Women's Golf

ETSU women to begin defense of A-Sun golf title Monday

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (April 13, 2014) – Intent on defending its 2013 title, the ETSU women’s golf team will begin play Monday in the 25th Atlantic Sun Conference Championships at the Jekyll Island Golf Club’s Pine Lakes Course.


Softball

Inspired Bucs get fifth A-Sun win, hand UNF 6-5 loss

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2014) - An inspired late-inning effort by the ETSU softball team helped the Bucs fend off a North Florida comeback and escape Betty Basler Field with a 6-5 win in Game Two of Saturday's Atlantic Sun double-header.


Women's Tennis

Seniors go out in style with convincing 6-1 win over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2014) - Seniors Giulia Andreazza (Balneario Camboriu, Brazil), Salma Dahbi (Marrakech, Morocco), and Sofia Espana (Mexico City, Mexico) know a thing or two about winning, having won more than 200 matches while at ETSU. Saturday, they added one more...


Men's Tennis

Bucs win ninth straight match, clinch A-Sun regular season title

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2014) - Playing in his final match on the Buddy Hartsell Courts at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex, senior Roger Ordeig (Gurb, Spain) went out in in the same fashion ETSU fans have come to expect from him: with a win.


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

Bucs wrap up weekend with solid split-squad performances

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., and CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 12, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program used a pair of solid split-squad performances on Saturday, at the Tennessee Relays presented by Sea Ray as well as at the Beynon Sports Catamount Classic, to end a strong weekend of competition.


Baseball

ETSU holds off UNF, 8-5; Bucs win series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2014) – Senior Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) had the eventual game-winning hit with a two-run scoring single in the fifth and the southpaw closed things out by earning his 18th career save, as the ETSU baseball team clinched the series win by defeating North Florida, 8-5, on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Cook’s walk-off single lifts ETSU past UNF in series opener, 6-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2014) – Andrew Lasure (Stanford, Ky.) started it and Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) finished it.


Women's Tennis

Brumit wins eighth straight to lead Bucs over Kennesaw State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2014) - Junior Jessica Brumit (Elizabethton, Tenn.) earned her eighth consecutive singles victory Friday as the ETSU women's tennis team improved its Atlantic Sun record to 6-1, beating Kennesaw State, 6-1.


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

ETSU boasts strong showing on Friday at Tennessee Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 11, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program put together a solid showing on its first day of action at the Tennessee Relays with nine top-10 finishes on Friday at Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium.


Men's Tennis

First-place ETSU handles Owls, 7-0, to extend win streak to eight

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2014) - Handily dispatching Kennesaw State, 7-0, the 66th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team remained unbeaten in Atlantic Sun competition and pushed its win streak to eight matches. The Bucs haven't suffered a setback since Feb. 23.


Softball

ETSU continues homestand with three-game series versus UNF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2014) – In the midst of a seven-game homestand, the ETSU softball team will continue Atlantic Sun play as it hosts North Florida for a three-game series beginning Saturday, April 12.


Baseball

Freeman placed on Golden Spikes Award watch list

DURHAM, N.C. (April 10, 2014) – USA Baseball released its 50-man midseason Golden Spikes Award watch list on Thursday, and ETSU two-way standout Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was one of the players to be among the prestigious group.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Tennis hosts Kennesaw State, Mercer to wrap up league play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2014) - The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams will conclude league play this weekend as they host Kennesaw State Friday, April 11 and Mercer for Senior Day Saturday, April 12. The men's squad will take the court at 11:00 a.m., both days followed by the women's team at approximately 2:00 p.m.


Baseball

Baseball looks to carry offensive surge into series with UNF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2014) – Returning home may be what the ETSU baseball team needed to get back on track.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball, General News

ETSU “Game Time Tour” set to launch on April 10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that it will embark on an ambitious, 10-stop promotional tour in April and May which will visit cities throughout the region, as well as metropolitan areas like Atlanta and Chattanooga.


Baseball

Bucs bounce Bulldogs in record fashion, 12-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2014) – Coming off a bumpy road swing, the ETSU baseball team unleashed its frustration on The Citadel Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium.


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

Track & field readies for Tennessee Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 9, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will continue the 2014 outdoor season with a short trip west to the University of Tennessee to compete in the Tennessee Relays presented by Sea Ray, Thursday – Saturday, at Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium.


Volleyball

Volleyball announces game times for this weekend’s tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team announced game times for this weekend’s Buccaneer Spring Tournament, which will be played Saturday, April 12, inside Brooks Gym.


Softball

Bucs falter in double-header losses to Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2014) - A lively home crowd was not enough to propel the ETSU softball team to victory Tuesday evening, as the Buccaneers dropped a pair of non-conference games to Appalachian State.


Baseball

Bucs return home to host The Citadel on Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team returns home to take on The Citadel Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.


Softball

Softball hosts App State for non-conference double-header

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2014) – The ETSU softball team will continue non-conference play as it hosts Appalachian State for a double-header Tuesday, April 8 at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.


Baseball

ETSU swept by Lipscomb in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 6, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team opened its road swing on a positive note by taking down No. 25 Tennessee last Tuesday in Knoxville, but things quickly took a turn for the worse during the remainder of the trip.


Men's Golf

Meronk leads ETSU into sixth at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 6, 2014) – Sophomore Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) fired a third-round 5-under-par 66 on Sunday to help propel the ETSU men’s golf team to a sixth-place overall finish at the Mason Rudolph Championship at the Vanderbilt Legends Club.


Softball

Bucs edged by Bisons, 4-2, in series finale

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 6, 2014) - Despite limiting Lipscomb to just five hits, the ETSU softball team was edged by the Bisons, 4-2, Sunday in the final game of a three-game Atlantic Sun series. Junior Nicole Fox (Peachtree City, Ga.) went 2-for-3 on the day, scoring twice and stealing a base.


Baseball

Bucs' offense goes stagnant in 5-0 loss to Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2014) - Just one day after scoring seven runs, the ETSU offense was held in check Saturday, as Hunter Brothers tossed a two-hit, complete-game shutout for Lipscomb, leading the Bisons past the Bucs, 5-0.


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

Squibbs posts new ETSU outdoor record at Florida Relays

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (April 5, 2014) – ETSU freshman field performer Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) sustained his impressive rookie season by continuing to rewrite the ETSU men’s pole vault record book with a new school-best outdoor mark of 5.10 meters on Saturday at the 2014 Pepsi Florida Relays.


Men's Tennis

First-place ETSU extends win streak, beats Upstate, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2014) - The ETSU men's tennis team continues to position itself well for the upcoming Atlantic Sun Championships. Saturday, the first-place Bucs beat USC Upstate, 5-1, to extend their season-best win streak to seven matches and remain unbeaten in league play.


Women's Golf

Wahl leads Bucs to fifth-place finish at Rebel Intercollegiate

OXFORD, Miss. (April 5, 2014) – Besting teams such as No. 27 Kentucky, No. 44 Notre Dame, Tennessee and Ole Miss, the No. 43-ranked ETSU women’s golf team wrapped up play in the Rebel Intercollegiate with a fifth-place finish Saturday at the Ole Miss Golf Course.


Women's Tennis

Bucs storm past Spartans, improve to 5-1 in A-Sun play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team improved to 5-1 in Atlantic Sun play, knocking off USC Upstate, 7-0, Saturday. The Buccaneers have now won seven of their last eight matches.


Men's Golf

ETSU wraps up second round at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 5, 2014) – After shooting a 10-over-par 294 in first round action on Friday, the ETSU men’s golf team carded a 299 second round on Saturday to place eighth overall on the team leaderboard with a 593 (+25) at the Mason Rudolph Championship.


Softball

Bucs unable to combat high-scoring Lipscomb offense

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2014) - ETSU's pitching staff was unable to contain Lipscomb's high-scoring offense Saturday, as the Bisons combined to score 19 runs in two games, earning a pair of conference wins. The Buccaneers were outhit on the day, 18-6.


Baseball

ETSU unable to overcome early deficit in 9-7 setback to Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2014) – Lipscomb scored five runs in the first two innings and the Buccaneers were never able to recover as the Bisons opened the series with a 9-7 victory over ETSU Friday night at Dugan Field.


Women's Golf

ETSU women open with good showing at Rebel Intercollegiate

OXFORD, Miss. (April 4, 2014) – The ETSU women’s golf team placed three players in the Top 15 individually and posted a first round score of 4-over-par 292 to finish tied for second place following the opening day of play Friday in the Rebel Intercollegiate at the Ole Miss Golf Course.


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

Edgecombe sets new ETSU record in 100mH at Florida Relays

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (April 4, 2014) – Junior Dede Edgecombe (Spartanburg, S.C.) led the Buccaneers’ track & field charge on Friday with an ETSU record 13.53 time in the women’s 100 meter hurdles on day one of the 2014 Pepsi Florida Relays.


Men's Golf

Bucs seventh after first round at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 4, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up first round play at the Mason Rudolph Championship on Friday; sitting in seventh after posting a team score of 294 at the Vanderbilt Legends Club.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis returns home to host USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2014) - The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams will continue conference play Saturday, April 5 as they host USC Upstate. The women's squad will take the court at 11:00 a.m., followed by the men's team at approximately 2:00 p.m.


Softball

Carter, Baird lead Bucs to 5-1 win over Presbyterian

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2014) - Jackie Baird (Ooltewah, Tenn.) and Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) combined to drive in five runs, helping ETSU to a 5-1 win over Presbyterian in Game Two of Thursday's double-header. With a sixth-inning homer, Baird became ETSU's all-time leader for home runs with 26.


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

ETSU sending 11 to compete in Florida Relays this weekend

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (April 3, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will send 11 student-athletes to compete in the 2014 Pepsi Florida Relays, Friday – Saturday, at James G. Pressly Stadium at Percy Beard Track on the University of Florida campus.


Women's Soccer

ETSU standout Zadrazil to join Austria in World Cup Qualifiers

LOVECH, Bulgaria (April 3, 2014) - After an impressive showing in the 2014 Algavre Cup in March, ETSU standout Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) has been called upon to rejoin the Austria National Team for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying Round.


Baseball

Bucs wrap up road swing this weekend in Music City

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 3, 2014) – After splitting the first two games of this five-game road swing, the ETSU baseball team looks to claim its third straight Atlantic Sun Conference series win when the Bucs head to Nashville to take on Lipscomb this weekend at Dugan Field.


Men's Golf

ETSU prepares for Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 3, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team makes its final tune up before the Atlantic Sun Championship as the Bucs prepare for the Mason Rudolph Championship, which begins Friday morning at the Vanderbilt Legends Club.


Baseball

Appalachian State defeats ETSU on walk-off single, 7-6

BOONE, N.C. (April 2, 2014) – Fresh off its win over No. 25 Tennessee on Tuesday night, the ETSU baseball team looked to keep momentum rolling into Boone. Unfortunately, the Bucs couldn’t pick up consecutive road wins in as many days, as Matt Brill’s walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Mountaineers to a 7-6 win over the Bucs Wednesday night at Smith Stadium.


Men's Soccer

ETSU Men’s Soccer begins Bo Oshoniyi Era

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2014) – At a special introductory reception Thursday, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics introduced Adegboyega “Bo” Oshoniyi as the new leader of the ETSU men’s soccer program.


Baseball

Freeman carries Bucs past #25 Tennessee, 2-1

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2014) – Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) continued his dominance Tuesday night in Knoxville.


Softball

ETSU drops two at EKU, hosts Presbyterian Thursday

RICHMOND, Ky. (April 1, 2014) - The ETSU softball team let a 3-0 lead slip away in the final inning, falling, 4-3, to Eastern Kentucky in Game Two of Tuesday's double-header. The Bucs suffered a 5-0 setback in Game One, with EKU ace Leanna Pittsenbarger tossing her second career no-hitter.


Baseball

Freeman lands more national honors

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (April 1, 2014) – The awards keep rolling in for ETSU senior two-way player Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.).


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball to hold team banquet on April 11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team will hold its sixth annual banquet on Friday, April 11 inside Brooks Gym.


Softball

Bucs travel to EKU for non-conference double-header

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2014) – Following a series sweep of Northern Kentucky, the ETSU softball team will look to extend its three-game win streak as it travels to Eastern Kentucky Tuesday, April 1 for a non-conference double-header.


Baseball

Baseball opens five-game road swing Tuesday in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 31, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team opens a five-game road swing Tuesday night when the Bucs take on No. 25 Tennessee at 6 p.m. from Lindsey Nelson Stadium.


Baseball

Freeman named Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2014) – Senior Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was phenomenal both on the mound and at the plate this past week, and the Buccaneer two-way player was rewarded for his exceptional efforts by being named Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball magazine on Monday.


Baseball

ETSU’s rally comes up short against NKU, 13-11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2014) – The middle innings have been problematic for the ETSU baseball team this season and the theme continued on Sunday.


Softball

Baird makes history as Bucs sweep Norse

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2014)Jackie Baird (Ooltewah, Tenn.) continued her spectacular senior campaign Sunday, March 30, slugging her 12th homer of the year, breaking ETSU’s single-season home run record, and helping lead the Bucs to a series sweep of Northern Kentucky.


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

Track & field rallies in Raleigh, places in top-10 in seven events

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 29, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program regrouped after a strong performance on Friday with another satisfactory display, featuring eight top-10 finishes in seven different events, on the final day of action at the Raleigh Relays.


Baseball

Freeman powers Bucs to series win over NKU, 6-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2014) – Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) put on a show for the Buccaneer faithful on Saturday at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Carter's three-run homer caps comeback win for Bucs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2014) – A three-run, go-ahead home run by freshman Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) capped ETSU’s come-from-behind win over Northern Kentucky Saturday, March 29. The Buccaneers erased a five-run deficit, scoring six unanswered runs, to knock off the Norse.


Men's Tennis

ETSU/UNF men's tennis match called due to severe rain

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 29, 2014) - Due to severe rain in Jacksonville, Fla., No. 59 ETSU's match versus No. 73 North Florida has been called due to rain. When play was suspended Friday, March 28, the teams were knotted at 2-2.


Baseball

Bucs open series with 6-3 win over Northern Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team scored five runs in the first three innings and freshman right-hander Austin Hutchison (Jefferson County, Tenn.) recorded his third quality start of the year as the Bucs opened the series with a 6-3 win over Northern Kentucky on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


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

Bucs show well on first day at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 28, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program had a solid showing, including four top-three finishes, on day one at the Raleigh Relays on Friday at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility on the North Carolina State University campus.


Men's Tennis

Conclusion of ETSU/UNF men's tennis match delayed due to rain

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 28, 2014) - Due to inclement weather, the conclusion of Friday's Atlantic Sun men's tennis match between No. 59 ETSU and No. 73 North Florida has been delayed. When play was suspended, the teams were knotted at 2-2.


Women's Tennis

UNF hands ETSU first league loss, snaps win streak at six

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 28, 2014) - In a battle of A-Sun Women's Tennis unbeatens, North Florida emerged victorious Friday, beating ETSU, 4-0, to snap the Bucs' season-best, six-match win streak.


Softball

ETSU opens three-game series versus Northern Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2014) – After a week-long break, the ETSU softball team will be back in action this weekend, hosting Northern Kentucky in Atlantic Sun play Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer welcomes regional powers for exhibition play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2014) – Continuing spring competition, the ETSU women’s soccer team will welcome three teams from some of the country’s elite conferences to Summers-Taylor Stadium this weekend, including 2013 College Cup participant Virginia Tech.


Men's Soccer

ETSU names Oshoniyi as new men’s soccer head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that Penn State assistant coach Adegboyega “Bo” Oshoniyi has been named head coach of the Buccaneers’ men’s soccer program.


Women's Tennis

ETSU edges UCF for sixth consecutive win

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 27, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team closed non-conference play with a solid 4-3 victory at Central Florida Thursday. With the win, the Bucs extended their win streak to six matches.


Men's Tennis

Nationally-ranked Bucs prepare to face No. 73 North Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 27, 2014) – The ETSU men's tennis team will face one of its toughest tests in league play Friday, March 28 as it visits No. 73 North Florida. ETSU has won its last six matches, while North Florida is riding a five-match win streak of its own.


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

Track & field back in action Friday & Saturday at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 27, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will continue the newly-started outdoor season with a trip to the North Carolina State University campus to compete in the Raleigh Relays, Friday – Saturday, at the Paul Derr Track & Field Facility.


Baseball

ETSU returns to A-Sun action this weekend at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2014) – After Mother Nature wiped out a pair of midweek games, the ETSU baseball team returns to the diamond this weekend when the Bucs host Northern Kentucky in a three-game series beginning Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Espana-Perez receives prominent postgraduate scholarship

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (March 26, 2014) - The ETSU Academic Support Services department would like to congratulate women's tennis player Sofia Espana-Perez on winning the NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Programs' Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics.


Women's Tennis

Battle of A-Sun unbeatens: Women's Tennis set to take on UNF

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 26, 2014) - Winners of five consecutive matches, the ETSU women's tennis team will look to remain unbeaten in the month of March as it travels to the Sunshine State to take on Central Florida Thursday, March 27, and North Florida Friday, March 28.


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

Tobis, Squibbs tabbed A-Sun Field Athletes of Week

MACON, Ga. (March 26, 2014) – Sophomore Verena Tobis (Hechingen, Germany) and freshman Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) were named Atlantic Sun Conference Field Athletes of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday.


Volleyball

Rutledge receives State of Franklin Bank award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2014) -- East Tennessee State University volleyball standout Jamie Rutledge (Kingsport, Tenn.) has been selected as the State of Franklin Bank/ETSU Community Service Student-Athlete of the Month, an award recognizing the exemplary community service efforts of ETSU student-athletes.


Baseball

ETSU-Appalachian State baseball game cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2014) – Due to wintery conditions in Boone, Wednesday’s ETSU-Appalachian State baseball game has been cancelled.


Women's Golf

Wahl cards strong round, but Bucs finish in 8th place

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (March 25, 2014) – Junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) posted a team-best round of even-par 72 to lead the ETSU women’s golf team during third and final round play Tuesday in the Briar’s Creek Invitational.


Softball

Softball double-header versus Liberty rescheduled for April 22

LYNCHBURG, Va. (March 25, 2014) - Due to inclement weather, ETSU Softball's double-header versus Liberty, originally scheduled to be played Wednesday, March 26, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m.


Football

Torbush releases final additions to 2014 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have finalized their 2014 recruiting class with the addition of eight student-athletes.


Baseball

ETSU/WCU baseball game cancelled due to inclement weather

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2014) – Due to inclement weather in the Tri-Cities area, Tuesday’s ETSU/Western Carolina baseball game at Thomas Stadium has been cancelled.


Volleyball

News & Neighbor Takes Inside Look at ETSU Volleyball

Jeff Keeling, Assistant Editor for the News & Neighbor, spent some time with the ETSU volleyball team to recap Megan Devine’s trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., along with taking an inside look with the Bucs’ strength and conditioning program.


Women's Golf

Evans currently team-best 10th at Briars Creek; Bucs fifth

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (March 24, 2014) – Carding scores of 76 and 73, senior Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) led the ETSU women’s golf team during first and second round play Monday in the Briar’s Creek Invitational at the Golf Club at Briar’s Creek.


Baseball

Bucs host WCU Tuesday; travel to Boone Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2014) – Coming off a series win over Stetson in its Atlantic Sun opener, the ETSU baseball team gears up for a pair of non-conference midweek games, beginning Tuesday evening when the Bucs host Western Carolina at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Brandt, Owen lead Stetson to series sweep of ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2014) - ETSU was unable to overcome a solid pitching performance by Stetson ace Meridith Owen, who allowed just two hits Sunday, as the Buccaneers fell to the Hatters, 11-0. Stetson left fielder Courtney Brandt went 2-for-4 at the plate with a pair of home runs, driving in five RBI.


Baseball

Tritsch, Freeman help power Bucs to series win over Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2014) – Typically a must-win situation doesn’t occur in the first weekend of conference play, but ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole knew his team needed to come away with a series win this weekend against Stetson.


Men's Tennis

ETSU beats Lipscomb, 6-0, to remain unbeaten in A-Sun play

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 22, 2014) - The ETSU men's tennis team extended its season-best win streak to six matches Saturday, defeating Lipscomb, 6-0, on the road.


Women's Tennis

Bucs push win streak to five matches with win over Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 22, 2014) - Capping the weekend with a convincing 7-0 win over Lipscomb, the ETSU women's tennis team moved to 4-0 in A-Sun play while extending its win streak to five matches.


Softball

Softball suffers pair of setbacks to Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2014) - The ETSU softball team was unable to pick up a win Saturday, falling twice to Stetson and its high-powered offense in league play.


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

Track & field concludes season-opening meet in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 22, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program ended a solid weekend of competition with five top-five finishes in seeded events on Saturday in its first meet of the 2014 outdoor season at the Charlotte 49er Classic at Irwin Belk Track & Field Center.


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

Track & field wraps up productive day two at 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 21, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program turned in a few impressive performances on Friday, including a second-place finish in the women’s long jump by Katerina Vodova (Humpolec, Czech Republic), at the Charlotte 49er Classic at Irwin Belk Track & Field Center.


Men's Basketball

ETSU rallies, but Towson advances with 83-77 CIT win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2014) – ETSU junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a team-high 17 points and finished the season as the Atlantic Sun Conference scoring champion, but it was not enough to stop the Towson Tigers.


Baseball

ETSU baseball to play doubleheader on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2014) – Due to rain expected to hit the Tri-Cities region on Sunday, the ETSU and Stetson baseball teams agreed to play a doubleheader on Saturday, beginning at 1:05 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

ETSU remains unbeaten in March, knocks off Northern Kentucky

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (March 21, 2014) - Extending its win streak to four matches, the ETSU women's tennis team picked up a convincing, 7-0 road win at Northern Kentucky Friday.


Baseball

ETSU opens A-Sun play with 7-4 win over Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2014) – Freshman right-hander Austin Hutchison (Jefferson County, Tenn.) tossed a complete game and sophomore Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) broke a tie game with a two-run scoring single in the sixth as the ETSU baseball team opened Atlantic Sun...


Softball

Bucs open three-game series Saturday versus Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2014) – Following a 6-4 win over Western Carolina Wednesday, the ETSU softball team will look to continue its winning ways as it hosts Stetson for a three-game, conference series beginning Saturday, March 22.


Men's Tennis

No. 57 Bucs cruise to 7-0 victory at Northern Kentucky

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (March 21, 2014) - The ETSU men's tennis team earned its fifth consecutive win, beating Northern Kentucky, 7-0, on the road Friday.


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

Rivera, Valls solid on day one at Charlotte 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 20, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program was represented in decathlon events on Thursday by Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Evaristo Valls (Elche, Spain) who turned in productive performances on day one at the Charlotte 49er Classic.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Tennis continues A-Sun play, looks to remain unbeaten in March

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (March 20, 2014) - The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams will continue conference play this weekend as they take on Northern Kentucky Friday, March 22 and Lipscomb Saturday, March 23.


Baseball

Bucs open A-Sun play this weekend against Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2014) – After playing 20 non-conference games to begin season, the ETSU baseball team opens Atlantic Sun Conference play this weekend when the Bucs host Stetson beginning Friday evening at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU baseball announces time change for Friday’s game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced it has moved Friday’s ETSU baseball game time to 4:05 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

CIT Second Round ... Bucs brace for Towson Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2014) – Aiming to keep its postseason run alive, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host Colonial Athletic Association member Towson in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament Friday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Baseball

ETSU Releases 2014 Radio Baseball Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2014) – The Buccaneer Sports Network announced its 2014 baseball broadcast schedule on the official flagship station of the Bucs – WXSM-AM 640 The Extreme Sports Monster – and over 20 ETSU games will be carried live on the network.


Men's Basketball

CIT Second Round ... ETSU to host Towson Friday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers men’s basketball team will play host to the Towson Tigers Friday night at 7 p.m. in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament.


Baseball

Bucs down WCU; Catamounts’ home win streak snapped at 21

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 19, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team used a good time to break out its bats.


Men's Tennis

ETSU beats Appalachian State to extend win streak to four

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2014) - Remaining unbeaten at home, the 57th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team extended its win streak to four matches by knocking off Southern Conference opponent Appalachian State, 6-1, Wednesday afternoon.


Softball

Bucs split midweek series with Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2014) - Returning home to begin a five-game homestand, the ETSU softball split a non-conference double-header with Western Carolina Wednesday, falling narrowly to the Catamounts, 6-5, in Game One before winning, 6-4, in Game Two.


Women's Tennis

ETSU's Andreazza earns A-Sun Player of the Week honors

MACON, Ga. (March 19, 2014) - After going unbeaten in singles play during ETSU's conference-opening weekend, senior Giulia Andreazza (Balneario Camboriu, Brazil) has been named Atlantic Sun Women's Tennis Player of the Week.


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

ETSU set to kickoff outdoor season at Charlotte 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 19, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will begin the 2014 outdoor season with a visit to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to compete in the Charlotte 49er Classic, Thursday – Saturday, at the Irwin Belk Track & Field Center.


Baseball

Freeman named candidate for Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (March 19, 2014) – ETSU senior two-way standout Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was one of 30 candidates selected for the 2014 Senior CLASS Baseball Award, which was announced by the committee on Wednesday afternoon.


Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball releases spring schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2014) – The ETSU volleyball team opens its spring schedule this weekend as head coach Lindsey Devine released the 2014 slate on Wednesday.


Men's Basketball

ETSU defense stifles Chattanooga in 79-66 CIT victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2014) – Round one of a rivalry renewed goes to the ETSU men’s basketball team.


Baseball

Bucs drop heartbreaker at Eastern Kentucky, 4-3

RICHMOND, Ky. (March 18, 2014) – After scoring five unanswered runs to finish off its rally in the 5-4 12-inning win over Bryant on Saturday, the ETSU baseball team looked prime for another comeback win at Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon from Turkey Hughes Field.


Men's Basketball

Rivalry renewed … ETSU vs. Chattanooga set for CIT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2014) – ETSU Athletics announced Thursday that the Buccaneers will host former SoCon rival Chattanooga in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament Tuesday, March 18 at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Tennis

Bucs to host Appalachian State in non-conference finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2014) – The ETSU men's tennis team will look to extend its three-match win streak as it hosts Appalachian State Wednesday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m.


Softball

ETSU set to host Western Carolina for Wednesday double-header

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2014) - The ETSU softball team will look to get back on track as it hosts Western Carolina for a double-header Wednesday, March 19 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Betty Basler Field.


Baseball

Baseball gears up for two midweek road games

RICHMOND, Ky. and CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 17, 2014) – Prior to opening conference play this weekend, the ETSU baseball team hits the road for a pair of midweek games beginning Tuesday afternoon when the Bucs play at Eastern Kentucky. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at Turkey Hughes Field.


Men's Golf

Bucs finish second at Seahawk Intercollegiate

WILMINGTON, N.C. (March 17, 2014) – Due to cold and rainy conditions in Wilmington, N.C., the final round of the Seahawk Intercollegiate was cancelled on Monday morning at the Country Club of Landfall.


Men's Golf

ETSU in second after day one of Seahawk Intercollegiate

WILMINGTON, N.C. (March 16, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team overcame cold and rainy conditions to move its way into second-place following the first two rounds of the Seahawk Intercollegiate on Sunday at the Country Club of Landfall in Wilmington, N.C.


Softball

Wolff shines in pitchers' duel, but Bucs fall, 1-0, to FGCU

FT. MYERS, Fla. (March 16, 2014) - Despite senior Katie Wolff (La Grange, Texas) pitching her fourth complete game of the season, ETSU suffered a narrow, 1-0 setback to Florida Gulf Coast Sunday afternoon in Ft. Myers, Fla.


Baseball

ETSU/Bryant rubber match rained out

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2014) – The rubber match of the ETSU/Bryant baseball series was rained out on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Rivalry renewed ... Sander shares memories of ETSU/UTC rivalry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2014)Dr. Richard Sander has had a unique perspective of the ETSU vs. Chattanooga men’s basketball rivalry – because he’s been on both sides of the fence.


Men's Tennis

Road warrior Bucs return home to rousing success

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2014) - After starting the season with 12 road or neutral-site matches, 10 of which came against nationally-ranked teams, the ETSU men's tennis team capped off an unbeaten conference-opening weekend with a commanding 7-0 win over Stetson.


Women's Tennis

ETSU beats Stetson, 6-1, to snap Hatters' 10-match win streak

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2014) - Putting the finishing touches on an unbeaten weekend to start Atlantic Sun competition, the ETSU women's tennis team knocked off Stetson, 6-1, bringing an end to the Hatters' program-record, 10-match win streak.


Women's Golf

Chin, Evans post strong finishes; ETSU women place fourth

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 15, 2014) – ETSU sophomore Vivienne Chin fired a team-low round of 74 in the third and final round of the 3M Lady Jaguar Intercollegiate Saturday at the Forest Hills Golf Club, helping the 46th-ranked Buccaneers to a fourth place finish on the team leaderboard.


Baseball

Rice, Sanford help guide Bucs to walk-off win over Bryant, 5-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2014) – Following Friday night’s setback to Bryant in the series opener, the ETSU baseball team was in great need for something positive to build on.


Softball

Dominant pitching leads FGCU over ETSU in double-header

FT. MYERS, Fla. (March 15, 2014) - Florida Gulf Coast pitchers Shelby Morgan and Amanda Josie combined to allow just three earned runs in 14 innings of work as the Eagles defeated ETSU twice Saturday afternoon.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf gears up for Seahawk Intercollegiate

WILMINGTON, N.C. (March 15, 2014) – Coming off a fourth-place showing earlier this week at the General Hackler Championship, the ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Bucs play at the Seahawk Intercollegiate, which will be played at the Country Club of Landfall.


Men's Basketball

Rivalry renewed ... A look back at the 2004 SoCon title game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2014) – As ETSU prepares to renew its long rivalry with Chattanooga, ETSUBucs.com takes a look back at one of the great victories for the Buccaneers in this storied rivalry – the 2004 Southern Conference Tournament championship game.


Baseball

Bucs' bullpen implodes in 9-6 loss to Bryant

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2014) – Freshman right-hander Austin Hutchison (Jefferson County, Tenn.) gave ETSU a quality start by allowing one run in six innings of work, but the Bucs' bullpen imploded by surrendering six runs in the seventh as Bryant rallied to a 9-6 win on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Golf

Evans leads ETSU women in first round at 3M Lady Jaguar

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 14, 2014) – Senior Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) carded a score of 2-over-par 74 to lead the No. 46-ranked ETSU women’s golf team during first round play in the 3M Lady Jaguar Intercollegiate Friday at the Forest Hills Golf Club.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis sweeps conference openers versus FGCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2014) - The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams each picked up convincing, conference-opening wins over Florida Gulf Coast Friday, with the women's squad winning, 6-1, and the men's team following suit, 5-2. With the wins, both squads extended their win streaks to two matches.


Softball

ETSU travels to Ft. Myers for three-game series with FGCU

FT. MYERS, Fla. (March 14, 2014) – The ETSU softball team will continue conference play as it travels to Ft. Myers, Fla., for a three-game series with Florida Gulf Coast beginning Saturday, March 15.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis to host FGCU and Stetson in conference openers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2014) - The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams will begin conference play this weekend, hosting Florida Gulf Coast Friday, March 14, and Stetson Saturday, March 15. Last season, the Bucs combined to go 15-1 in league play with the men's team winning its seventh consecutive Atlantic Sun title.


Baseball

Bucs look to bounce back this weekend against Bryant

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2014) – Coming off a pair of high-scoring setbacks, the ETSU baseball team looks to bounce back into the win column when the Bucs host Bryant in their final non-conference weekend series, beginning Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU’s rally falls short in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 12, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team waited too long to get its offense in gear as the Bucs scored eight runs in the eighth inning, but it wasn't enough to rally past UNC Asheville as the Bulldogs held on for a 17-11 victory on Wednesday afternoon at Greenwood Field.


Men's Basketball

ETSU announces plans for CIT game, ticket information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that it will host a CollegeInsider.com Tournament game on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. The game’s opponent will be released at a later date.


Women's Basketball

ETSU defeated, 76-66, by USC Upstate in A-Sun quarterfinals

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 11, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team took a 34-31 advantage into halftime but watched USC Upstate storm back to take a lead with 12:37 left to play, resulting in a 76-66 defeat on Tuesday evening inside the Hodge Center.


Baseball

Baseball looks to win season series at Asheville on Wednesday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 11, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team hits the road for the second time this season as the Bucs play a midweek game at UNC Asheville Wednesday afternoon. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m. at Greenwood Baseball Field.


Football

ETSU football releases information on upcoming tryouts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2014) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information regarding upcoming tryouts on Tuesday afternoon.


Men's Golf

Pugh, Hickman guide ETSU at General Hackler Championship

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (March 11, 2014) – Junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) and sophomore Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) both posted top-20 finishes as the ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up final round play at the General Hackler Championship on Tuesday afternoon at TPC Myrtle Beach.


Women's Basketball

Christopher selected to A-Sun All-Academic team

MACON, Ga. (March 11, 2014) – Sophomore guard Chandler Christopher (Greeneville, Tenn.) has been selected to the Atlantic Sun Conference women’s basketball Academic All-Conference team, the league office announced Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

Bucs brace for Tuesday’s A-Sun quarterfinal tilt at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 10, 2014) – The No. 6 seed ETSU women’s basketball team will open postseason play with a trip to USC Upstate to take on the No. 3 seed Spartans in quarterfinal action of the 2014 Atlantic Sun Championship on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. inside the Hodge Center.


Men's Golf

Pugh leads field at General Hackler Championship

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (March 10, 2014) -- Junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) led the ETSU men's golf team in the first two rounds of the General Hackler Championship as the Welshman fired a 1-under-par 143 on Monday at the TPC Myrtle Beach.


Men's Golf

ETSU begins play at General Hackler Championship on Monday

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (March 9, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this week as the Bucs begin play at the General Hackler Championship on Monday from the TPC Myrtle Beach.


Softball

Bucs fall in extra innings as Mercer rallies late

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2014) - The ETSU softball team carried a 5-2 lead into the fifth inning of Sunday's rubber game with Mercer, but the Bucs were unable to stave off a Mercer comeback, falling, 9-5, in extra innings.


Baseball

Hartford rallies past ETSU, 18-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2014) – Hartford plated five runs in the fifth and eight more in the seventh as the Hawks rallied for an 18-6 series-clinching win over ETSU on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU splits conference-opening double-header with Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2014) – Exhibiting the grit and perseverance that has come to be expected amongst the ETSU softball program, the Buccaneers bounced back from a one-sided loss earlier in the day to win game two of Saturday's conference-opening double-header versus Mercer, 11-8.


Baseball

Strong pitching, timely hitting lifts ETSU to win over Hartford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2014) – Junior right-hander Jimmy Nesselt (Plantation, Fla.) recorded his fourth straight quality start and Zach Mize's (Gainesville, Ga.) solo homer in fifth proved to be the game-winning run, as the ETSU baseball team evened the series by defeating Hartford, 5-3, on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Basketball

ETSU outplays NKU in second half, but falls in regulation, 58-50

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (March 8, 2014) – A valiant second half effort from the ETSU women’s basketball team was not enough to overtake a 14-point halftime deficit against the Northern Kentucky Norse as it dropped a 58-50 decision on Saturday afternoon inside the Bank of Kentucky Center.


Baseball

Bucs fall to Hartford in pitchers’ duel, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2014) – ETSU freshman right-hander Austin Hutchison (Jefferson County, Tenn.) went toe-to-toe with one of the best pitchers in the country, but Hartford southpaw Sean Newcomb outdueled the Buccaneer rookie as the Hawks defeated the Blue and Gold, 1-0, on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


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

Burley, Ludvigsen achieve Scholar Athlete of Year honors

MACON, Ga. (March 7, 2014)Lexie Burley (Johnson City, Tenn.) and Anders Ludvigsen (Odense, Denmark) were named Atlantic Sun Conference Women’s and Men’s Indoor Track & Field Scholar Athletes of the Year.


Softball

Softball hosts Mercer to open league play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2014) – A winner of six of its last seven contests, the ETSU softball team will begin Atlantic Sun competition as it hosts Mercer for a three-game series beginning Saturday, March 8.


Women's Basketball

Women’s hoops will wrap up regular season Saturday at NKU

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (March 7, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will wrap up regular season play with a trip to Northern Kentucky University to take on the Norse on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. inside the Bank of Kentucky Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs fall short in heartbreaking fashion at Lipscomb, 76-74

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 6, 2014) – A three-pointer from Lipscomb’s Sara Bliss with 15 seconds remaining - giving the Lady Bisons a 74-72 lead – proved to be the dagger as the ETSU’s women’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaking 76-74 decision Thursday evening inside Allen Arena.


Men's Basketball

FGCU survives challenge from ETSU in 69-64 tourney win

FORT MYERS, Fla. ( March 6, 2014) – Faced with playing on the road in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament semifinals against No. 1 seed Florida Gulf Coast, the ETSU men’s basketball team simply wanted a chance late in the game. They had that opportunity.


Baseball

Bucs wrap up homestand this weekend against Hartford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team wraps up its eight-game homestand this weekend as the Bucs host Hartford in a three-game series at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

McCann shines as Bucs take down Eastern Kentucky, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2014) – East Tennessee State University freshman left-hander Jamin McCann (Kingsport, Tenn.) made his first collegiate start a memorable one.


Women's Basketball

ETSU to begin final regular season road swing Thursday at LU

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 5, 2014) – Embarking on its final regular season road trip of the year, the ETSU women’s basketball team will begin the trek with a visit to Lipscomb University to take on the Lady Bisons on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. EST inside Allen Arena.


Women's Tennis

Choo named A-Sun Women's Tennis Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (March 5, 2014) – For the third time in her ETSU career, women’s tennis player Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) has been named Atlantic Sun Women’s Tennis Player of the Week.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to face FGCU in A-Sun semis Thursday night

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 6, 2014) – Inspired by Tuesday night’s dramatic, double overtime win over Lipscomb in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to make more history Thursday night against FGCU.


Men's Basketball

Hurricane Katrina unable to wash away Banks' dreams

Amid the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, a 10-year-old Isaac Banks found himself trapped in the second floor of his paternal grandmother’s home on the east side of New Orleans, helplessly bearing witness as the world he knew was swept away in the tide.


Men's Basketball

Bucs survives double-OT thriller, win 89-88 over Bisons

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. ( March 4, 2014) – Like the end of a great novel, the last chapter of the ETSU vs. Lipscomb story was simply unforgettable.


Baseball

Baseball hosts Eastern Kentucky Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team plays its first night game of the season Wednesday as the Blue and Gold host Eastern Kentucky at 6:05 p.m. in Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Men's Tennis reschedules Appalachian St. match for March 19th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2014) - Due to inclement weather, the ETSU men's tennis team's home opener vs. Appalachian State has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

A-Sun Tourney action returns to the Dome, as Bucs host Bisons

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2014) – After fighting to the last day of the regular season to clinch an opportunity to host a quarterfinal game in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, the No. 4-seeded ETSU men’s basketball team will welcome No. 5 seed Lipscomb into the Dome Tuesday night.


Men's Basketball

Rembert, Riley and Merriweather earn All A-Sun honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. ( March 3, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team has enjoyed quite a turnaround from its 2012-13 season, and a trio of Buccaneers were honored Monday for their contributions to those successes by being named to various All Atlantic Sun Conference teams.


Women's Tennis

Bucs best reigning SoCon champion Charleston, 4-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2014) - The ETSU women's team will head into conference play with plenty of momentum after upsetting 62nd-ranked and reigning SoCon champion College of Charleston in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Monday.


Softball

Softball reschedules Eastern Kentucky double-header for April 1st

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2014) - Due to inclement weather, ETSU's double-header against Eastern Kentucky in Richmond, Ky., has been rescheduled. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, the Bucs will take on EKU Tuesday, April 1 at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.


Baseball

Canisius belts four homers to complete sweep over ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2014) – The Canisius baseball team enjoyed its first-ever visit to Thomas Stadium this weekend.


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

Vodova sets ETSU indoor long jump record at Sewanee Invite

SEWANEE, Tenn. (March 2, 2014) – ETSU junior Katerina Vodova (Humpolec, Czech Republic) placed first in the long jump at the Sewanee Indoor Invitational with an ETSU indoor record mark of 6.13 meters on Saturday inside the Fowler Athletic Center.


Softball

ETSU storms past Morehead State, 10-2, in series-clinching win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2014) - Clouds loomed over Betty Basler Field during the first few innings of ETSU's rubber game with Morehead State Sunday afternoon, but as the sun began to shine, so, too, did the Buccaneer offense, exploding for 10 runs in the final four innings to seal a 10-2 win.


Women's Basketball

Randall paces ETSU in Senior Night rout of North Florida, 76-41

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2014) – Senior guard Shawn Randall (Orlando, Fla.) saved her season best for her final game inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center with a game and season-high 19 points in ETSU’s dominant, 76-41, victory over the North Florida Ospreys on Saturday evening.


Softball

Morehead State snaps Bucs’ win streak at five games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2014) – The ETSU softball team split a pair of games with Morehead State Saturday during Day One of the Buccaneer Invitational presented by Holiday Inn.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s hoops to host A-Sun Tournament game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. ( March 1, 2014) – Nothing was for certain until the final game of the regular season was played Saturday, but the ETSU men’s basketball team will host an A-Sun Conference Tournament game on Tuesday at 7 p.m.


Baseball

Pierce’s three-hit shutout lifts Canisius past ETSU, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2014) – Canisius right-hander Rohn Pierce tossed a three-hit shutout, while Jimmy Luppens and Brett Siddall drove in runs with RBI doubles in the third, and the Golden Griffins won the series with a 2-0 victory over ETSU on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Rivalry renewed ... Bucs set to welcome Mocs to the Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2014) – The day to renew ETSU’s most storied basketball rivalry has arrived.


Softball

Softball hosts Morehead State in Buccaneer Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2014) – The ETSU softball team will look to extend its four-game win streak as it hosts Morehead State for a three-game series for the Buccaneer Invitational presented by Holiday Inn. By winning seven of their first 12 games, the Bucs are off to their best start since 2010.


Men's Basketball

USC Upstate inside game bests ETSU in 79-73 loss

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2014) – Taking two distinctly different approaches Friday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team’s outside shooting was unable to overcome USC Upstate’s inside game, as the Buccaneers dropped an all-important Atlantic Sun Conference matchup 79-73 at the G.B. Hodge Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set for Senior Night Saturday vs. North Florida

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2014) – Looking to close out this season’s home slate on a winning note, the ETSU women’s basketball team will host the North Florida Ospreys on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Baseball

ETSU’s win streak snapped; Bucs fall to Canisius, 9-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2014) – Canisius scored six runs in the first three innings and the Golden Griffins snapped ETSU’s three-game win streak as the Bucs were dealt a 9-2 setback in the series opener on Friday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

ETSU athletics announces free hoops student tickets courtesy of MSHA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2014) – In the event that ETSU men’s basketball hosts an Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament quarterfinal game inside the MSHA Athletic Center on Tuesday evening, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that the university’s students will receive free admission.


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

Roberts, Vodova earn A-Sun Indoor Championship honors

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2014) – Freshman Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) and junior Katerina Vodova (Humpolec, Czech Republic) were selected as men’s most outstanding indoor track and freshman performer as well as women’s most outstanding field performer, respectively.


Football

SI.com story looks at Phillip Fulmer's impact on ETSU football

SI.com published a story earlier today regarding Coach Phillip Fulmer and the ETSU football program. A portion of that story can be found below, along with a link to the complete article at SI.com:


Women's Basketball

Women’s hoops suffers 62-57 defeat Thursday vs. Jacksonville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2014) - The ETSU women’s basketball team fell short of the Jacksonville Dolphins, 62-57, on Thursday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men to face USC Upstate for third place in A-Sun

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2014) – With seeding in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament on the line, the ETSU men’s basketball team will travel to take on USC Upstate in the regular season finale for both teams tonight in G.B. Hodge Center.


Baseball

ETSU looks to continue winning ways against Canisius

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team looks to continue its winning ways as the Bucs host 2013 NCAA participant Canisius in a weekend series beginning Friday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Soccer

ETSU’s Zadrazil to compete among world’s elite in Algarve Cup

PARCHAL, Portugal. (Feb. 27, 2014) – Reigning Atlantic Sun Player of the Year Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) will join the Austria National Team March 5-12 as they compete in the 21st Algarve Cup in Portugal.


Men's Basketball

Ticket information released for A-Sun Tourney game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Thursday regarding how fans can pre-order tickets for a potential Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins final homestand Thursday vs. Jacksonville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will close out this season’s home slate by welcoming a pair of teams from the River City to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center; beginning first with the Jacksonville Dolphins on Thursday evening at 7 p.m.


Baseball

Bucs use late-inning surge to down UNC Asheville, 11-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2014)Jeremy Taylor (Fayetteville, Ga.) and Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) finished with three hits each and senior right-hander Logan Rice (Erwin, Tenn.) tossed three scoreless innings in relief, as the ETSU baseball team used a late-inning surge to rally past UNC Asheville, 11-6...


Men's Golf

Bucs finish tied for ninth at Puerto Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 25, 2014)Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) and Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) both fired a 1-under 71 in the final round of the Puerto Rico Classic on Tuesday, and the ETSU men’s golf team tied for ninth after carding a 4-over-par 868 from the Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa’s River Course.


Men's Soccer

ETSU soccer standout David Geno to join USL’s Charlotte Eagles

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2014) – Kingsport native and ETSU soccer standout David Geno has signed to play professionally with the Charlotte Eagles of the United Soccer Leagues’ Professional Division (USL Pro).


Baseball

Bucs open eight-game homestand Tuesday against Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2014) – Coming off a productive weekend at the Auburn Tiger Classic, the ETSU baseball team returns home for an eight-game homestand beginning Tuesday afternoon when the Bucs host UNC Asheville. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m.


Men's Golf

Hickman guides Bucs in second round of Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 24, 2014) – Coming off a disappointing showing in Sunday’s opening round of the Puerto Rico Classic, the ETSU men’s golf team made a charge on Monday as the Bucs fired a 5-under-par 283 and were led by the strong play of sophomore Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) from the Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa’s River Course.


Baseball

Chesney named A-Sun Pitcher of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 24, 2014) – Senior Will Chesney (Knoxville, Tenn.) tossed 7.1 scoreless innings in four appearances last week and the ETSU right-hander landed Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Week honors, which was announced by the league office on Monday.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball Moves UNC Asheville Game to Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2014) – East Tennessee State University head baseball coach Tony Skole announced that this week’s ETSU/UNC Asheville game has been moved to Tuesday. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Biosca, Bucs pick up marquee road win over No. 46 Elon

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Feb, 23, 2014) - Notching its third win over a ranked opponent this month, the ETSU men's tennis team took down No. 46 Elon in convincing 4-0 fashion Sunday, Feb. 23. In the match, freshman David Biosca picked up a win over the nation's 27th-ranked player, Cameron Silverman.


Baseball

Baseball rallies past Auburn in extras, 3-2

AUBURN, Ala. (Feb. 23, 2014) – Senior Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) tied the game with an RBI single in the top of the ninth and sophomore Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) provided the Bucs with the game-winning RBI an inning later, as the ETSU baseball team rallied past Auburn, 3-2...


Softball

ETSU wins fourth straight, off to best start since 2010

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2014) – The ETSU softball team picked up right where it left off after Day One of the Buccaneer Challenge presented by Holiday Inn, dominating the tournament’s second and final day. In two wins Sunday, the Bucs allowed just five total hits while outscoring their opponents, 15-0.


Women's Tennis

ETSU Women's Tennis falls on the road to No. 47 VCU

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 23, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team suffered a 6-1 setback at No. 47 VCU Sunday, Feb. 23. Sophomore Anna Gerbasi was the lone Buccaneer to find the win column, winning at No. 4 singles.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf concludes opening day at Puerto Rico Classic

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 23, 2014) – Sophomore Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) led the ETSU men’s golf team as the Bucs wrapped up first round play at the Puerto Rico Classic on Sunday from the Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa’s River Course in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.


Men's Basketball

Emotional Bucs take dramatic win over UNF, 88-85

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2014) – Junior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) hit two free throws with 3.2 seconds on the clock, as the ETSU men escaped UNF Arena with a victory.


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

Bucs nab pair of top-three finishes at A-Sun Championships

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2014) – The ETSU track & field men finished second with 175 total points, while the women finished third overall with 96 points on the final day of the 2014 Atlantic Sun Indoor Track & Field Championships at the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Women's Tennis

ETSU hits the road to take on No. 47 VCU

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 22, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team will travel to Richmond, Va., to face off against nationally-ranked VCU Sunday, Feb. 23 at 10:00 a.m.


Softball

ETSU sweeps Day One of Buccaneer Challenge, gets pair of wins

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2014) – Behind a powerful offensive attack, the ETSU softball team went unbeaten Saturday in Day One of the Buccaneer Challenge presented by Holiday Inn, picking up wins over Oakland and Siena.


Men's Tennis

Bucs' valiant effort falls short against ranked UNC-Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2014) - Despite taking four singles matches to decisive third sets, the ETSU men's tennis team fell on the road Saturday to No. 51 UNC-Wilmington, 6-1.


Women's Basketball

Bridges shines for ETSU in 80-50 setback Saturday at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 22, 2014) – Freshman guard Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) continued her recent trend of strong performances with a team and season-high 20 points in an 80-50 setback to the Mercer Bears on Saturday afternoon inside Hawkins Arena.


Baseball

Bucs strike early in 7-3 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

AUBURN, Ala. (Feb. 22, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team scored seven runs in the first two innings, while the Buccaneer bullpen tossed six scoreless frames, as the Blue and Gold bounced back into to the win column by taking down Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 7-3, on Saturday afternoon at the Auburn Tiger Classic.


Men's Golf

Bucs back in action Sunday in Puerto Rico

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (Feb. 22, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Bucs begin play in the Puerto Rico Classic on Sunday from the Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa’s River Course in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.


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

Men leading, women second following day one at A-Sun meet

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program recorded six event victories on a very productive day one on Friday at the 2014 Atlantic Sun Indoor Track & Field Championships at the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Softball

Softball set to host Buccaneer Challenge presented by Holiday Inn

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2014) – Playing at the familiar confines of Betty Basler field for the first time this season, the ETSU softball team will host Oakland and Siena this weekend in the Buccaneer Challenge presented by Holiday Inn.


Baseball

Bucs blanked by Cal at Tiger Classic, 3-0

AUBURN, Ala. (Feb. 21, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team squandered another solid pitching performance as the Buccaneers were blanked by California, 3-0, on Friday afternoon at the Tiger Classic, which is hosted by Auburn University at Plainsman Park.


Men's Tennis

Bucs prepare to take on ranked UNC-Wilmington and Elon

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2014) – In action for the first time since Feb. 9, the ETSU men’s tennis team will hit the road this weekend to take on a pair of ranked opponents, visiting No. 51 UNC-Wilmington and No. 46 Elon.


Men's Basketball

Bucs face critical road game Saturday at North Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2014) – With a chance to lock up a quarterfinal home game in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament next month, the ETSU men’s basketball team will take on conference foe North Florida Saturday at 7 p.m. inside the UNF Arena.


Women's Basketball

Bucs aim for consecutive wins Saturday at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 21, 2014) – Looking to win back-to-back games for the second time this season, the ETSU women’s basketball team will conclude its Peach State road trip with a visit to Mercer University to take on the Bears on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena.


Women's Basketball

Burley dominates as ETSU hangs on late vs. KSU, 63-60

KENNESAW, Ga. (Feb. 20, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team needed every bit of Tiana Burley’s (Camilla, Ga.) career-best 25 points as it fended off a second half comeback by the Kennesaw State Owls to prevail, 63-60, on Thursday evening inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Men's Basketball

Wilson’s 31 points not enough in 91-86 loss to Jax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2014) – Sophomore forward Lester Wilson (Knoxville) scored a career-high 31 points, but it was not enough in a 91-86 loss to Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville Thursday evening inside Swisher Gym.


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

Track & field set to compete in A-Sun Championships

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams will compete in the 2014 Atlantic Sun Indoor Track & Field Championships Friday and Saturday at the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Baseball

ETSU heads to Auburn for Tiger Classic

AUBURN, Ala. (Feb. 20, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team gears up for its first road trip of the season as the Buccaneers head to Alabama for this weekend’s Tiger Classic, which is hosted by Auburn University.


Women's Tennis

ETSU suffers setback to reigning Big South Champion Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2014) – Playing at home for the first time in nearly three weeks, the ESTU women’s tennis team suffered a 4-2 setback Thursday to reigning Big South Champion Winthrop.


Volleyball

Devine to attend U.S. National Team tryout this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2014) – ETSU volleyball standout Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) will travel to Colorado Springs, Colo., this weekend to attend an open tryout for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. The tryouts take place Feb. 21-23, in Sports Center II at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC).


Women's Basketball

ETSU starts Peach State road trip Thursday in Kennesaw

KENNESAW, Ga. (Feb. 19, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will continue its late season stretch of road contests with a trip to the state of Georgia to first take on the Kennesaw State Owls on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs begin final road swing of the year; start Thursday at JU

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2014) – Bolstered by wins in five of its last six games, the ETSU men’s basketball team begins the final road swing of the season Thursday night in Florida, taking on Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville at 7:15 p.m. inside Swisher Gym.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer announces Jil White as first 2014 signee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2014) – ETSU Women’s Soccer Head Coach Adam Sayers has announced the first member of the Bucs’ 2014 signing class, in-state product Jil White (Franklin, Tenn.) of Franklin High School.


Women's Tennis

Bucs host reigning Big South Champion Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2014) - Bringing a close to a four-match road swing, the ETSU women's tennis team will host 2013 Big South Champion Winthrop Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 a.m.


Baseball

Bucs fall to Furman, 5-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2014) – Furman’s Greg Harrison broke a 3-all tie in the top of the sixth when his two-out RBI double scored the go-ahead run, and the Paladins handed the ETSU baseball team a 5-3 setback on Tuesday evening at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Bucs sweep doubleheader from Longwood

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2014) – After dropping its season opener to Longwood on Sunday, the ETSU baseball team bounced back in a big way as the Bucs swept a doubleheader from the Lancers and won the opening weekend series on Monday at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Longwood rallies past ETSU in season opener, 6-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2014) – Despite holding a pair of two-run leads early on, the ETSU baseball team couldn’t hold off a scrappy Longwood club as the Lancers spoiled the Buccaneers’ season opener by rallying past the Blue and Gold, 6-4, on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU falls to Georgia State in Panther Invitational finale

ATLANTA (Feb. 16, 2014) – In its final game of the Panther Invitational, the ETSU softball team fell to host Georgia State, 11-5, Sunday in Atlanta.


Softball

Bucs belt three homers, blast Hoosiers, 6-0, at Panther Invite

ATLANTA (Feb. 16, 2014) - Indiana native Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) shined from the mound and the batter's box Sunday afternoon, pitching a complete-game shutout, belting a home run, and driving in three runs to help ETSU beat her home-state Indiana Hoosiers at the Panther Invitational in Atlanta.


Baseball

More schedule changes made to ETSU/Longwood series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2014) – Mother Nature played its course again overnight and the ETSU baseball team was forced to make another schedule change with its weekend series against Longwood.


Men's Basketball

ETSU rolls in Senior Day drubbing of Stetson, 93-66

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2014) – Building a substantial lead early in the game and then never relinquishing a double-digit advantage the rest of the way, the ETSU men’s basketball team cruised to a 93-66 win over Stetson Saturday on Senior Day inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

Bond & Clark record double-doubles in 69-60 loss at Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2014) – Both Maria Bond (Macon, Ga.) and Serena Clark (Stone Mountain, Ga.) recorded double-doubles in a 69-60 loss Saturday evening against the USC Upstate Spartans inside the Hodge Center.


Softball

Bucs drop pair of games to start Panther Invitational

ATLANTA (Feb. 15, 2014) – On the heels of a 6-2 victory over Detroit in last weekend’s Music City Classic, the ETSU softball team suffered a pair of setbacks Saturday afternoon to begin the Panther Invitational in Atlanta, falling to Georgia Tech, 18-7, and Bowling Green, 5-4.


Baseball

ETSU announces schedule changes to Longwood series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team announced additional schedule changes to its series with Longwood on Saturday morning.


Baseball

Bucs to open 2014 season Saturday at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2014) – After being forced to push the start of the season back a day due to snow, the ETSU baseball team is ready to hit the field as the Blue and Gold open the 2014 campaign against Longwood on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Basketball

ETSU women to begin road stretch Saturday at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2014) – With five of its next seven games on the road, the ETSU women’s basketball team will begin this stretch with a visit to USC Upstate on Saturday to take on the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. inside the Hodge Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs welcome Stetson to the Dome for Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2014) – With an impressive win over first-place FGCU on Thursday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will try to wrap up its regular season home schedule with another victory on Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers take on Stetson at 4 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Softball

ETSU Softball prepares for Panther Invitational

ATLANTA (Feb. 14, 2014) – After opening the season at the Music City Classic in Nashville, Tenn., last week, the ETSU softball team will continue non-conference play this weekend as it travels to Atlanta to take part in the Panther Invitational at Georgia State.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men bomb away in 89-81 win over FGCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2014) – Dunk City meet Trey City. The ETSU men’s basketball team hit nine 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 12 for the game, leading wire-to-wire in an 89-81 victory over Florida Gulf Coast Thursday night.


Softball

ETSU Softball has schedule for Panther Invitational adjusted

ATLANTA (Feb. 13, 2014) - Due to inclement weather, the schedule for this weekend's Panther Invitational in Atlanta has been altered. The ETSU softball team will play a pair of games Saturday, Feb. 15 at Georgia Tech, followed by two games Sunday, Feb. 16 at Georgia State.


Men's Basketball

ETSU vs. FGCU game still set for Thursday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2014) -- The ETSU men's basketball game with FGCU set for Thursday night at 7 p.m. will be played as scheduled.


Baseball

Snowstorm Forces Baseball to Make Schedule Changes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team will have to wait one more day to open the 2014 season.


Women's Tennis

ETSU falls to Kentucky, will reschedule this weekend's matches

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2014) - Competing with just five players, the ETSU women's tennis team suffered a 4-0 setback to No. 38 Kentucky Wednesday evening.


Women's Golf

Evans earns A-Sun women’s golfer of the week honors

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 12, 2014) – ETSU senior Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) matched her career-best round with a 5-under-par 67 and finished in third place at the UCF Challenge to claim the A-Sun Golfer of the Week honor, the league office announced Wednesday.


Baseball

Marketing Announces Promotions for Baseball Season Opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2014) – The ETSU marketing department announced special Valentine’s Day promotions for the Buccaneer baseball season opener on Sunday afternoon when the Blue and Gold host Longwood at 3:05 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


General News

BASA Buccaneer Bash Live Auction Items

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2014) – The Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association (BASA) is holding its annual Buccaneer Bash this Saturday inside the Millennium Centre Ballroom.


Men's Basketball

Bucs welcome first-place FGCU to the Dome Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2014) – Facing the final two-week stretch in its Atlantic Sun Conference regular season schedule, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host Florida Gulf Coast Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Tennis

ETSU cruises past Colonels, 6-1

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2014) - Beginning a stretch of four matches in six days, the ETSU women's tennis team cruised to a 6-1 victory over Eastern Kentucky in Lexington. The Buccaneers won in all but two matches Tuesday, including five wins in singles play.


Football

ETSU coaches, Cup driver Edwards team up for BMS event

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2014) – In less than two weeks, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Carl Edwards will be sitting behind the wheel of his No. 99 Ford Fusion and preparing for the Daytona 500.


Baseball

Baseball picks up more preseason accolades

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2014) – With the start of the 2014 baseball season ready to get underway this weekend, seniors Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) and Dylan Tritsch (Boca Raton, Fla.) collected preseason honors by CollegeBaseballInsider.com, while Freeman earned All-America accolades from College Sports Madness.


Women's Golf

Evans finishes strong, Bucs place seventh at UCF event

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2014) – Posting a team-best, final round score of even-par 72, ETSU senior Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) finished with an impressive third-place effort on the individual leaderboard Tuesday during the last day of action in the UCF Challenge at the Eagle Creek Golf Club.


Women's Golf

Steinfeldt Receives Community Service Honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2014) -- East Tennessee State University women’s golfer Larissa Steinfeldt (Eschweiler, Germany) has been selected as the State of Franklin Bank/ETSU Community Service Student-Athlete of the Month, an award recognizing the exemplary community service efforts of ETSU student-athletes.


Men's Basketball

Tough starts result in ETSU loss to USC Upstate, 75-63

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2014) – When combining the start of both halves Monday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team was outscored a combined 29-4 by USC Upstate. It was simply too much to overcome.


Women's Tennis

ETSU visits Lexington to face EKU and No. 40 Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2014) - The ETSU women's tennis team will wrap up a four-match road swing as it visits Lexington, Ky., to take on Eastern Kentucky Tuesday, Feb. 11 and No. 40 Kentucky Wednesday, Feb. 12.


Baseball

Freeman earns honors by Baseball America and Perfect Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2014) – Baseball America and Perfect Game released its top-100 senior class list, and ETSU two-way standout Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was ranked No. 9 by both outlets.


Women's Golf

Evans posts career best; ETSU women in contention at UCF

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2014) – Senior Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) matched her career low with a 5-under-par 67 during second round play Monday in the UCF Challenge at the Eagle Creek Golf Club, helping the 51st-ranked ETSU women’s golf team stay in contention for the team title.


Men's Basketball

Riley earns second A-Sun newcomer of the week honor

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 10, 2014) – The Atlantic Sun Conference announced Monday that ETSU junior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) has been named the league’s newcomer of the week. It is the second time this year he has earned that honor.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men begin final home stretch Monday vs. Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2014) – A resurgent ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming to maintain its recent momentum as the squad begins its final stretch of regular season home games Monday evening against Atlantic Sun Conference foe USC Upstate.


Men's Tennis

Fiery Bucs stun No. 61 Wichita State, 4-1

ATLANTA (Feb. 9, 2014) – Wrapping up a road trip that consisted of three matches in three days, and two matches against nationally-ranked opponents, the ETSU men’s tennis team upset No. 61 Wichita State Sunday, 4-1. The win marks the Buccaneers second victory this season over a ranked opponent.


Softball

All-around effort propels Bucs past Detroit at Music City Classic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2014) – Four ETSU players recorded multiple hits, including a perfect 4-for-4 performance by freshman shortstop Kelsey Chernak (Ooltewah, Tenn.), as the ETSU softball team cruised to victory over Detroit, 6-2, Sunday afternoon at the Music City Classic in Nashville.


Women's Golf

Wahl, Bucs start spring with solid first round at UCF

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2014) – Junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) carded a score of 4-under-par 68 to finished tied for second place on the individual leaderboard during first round play Sunday in the UCF Challenge at the Eagle Creek Golf Club.


Softball

Balanced attack leads ETSU to 8-2 win over Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2014) – During a bizarre day strewn with delays and frigid temperatures, the ETSU softball team split a pair of games at the Music City Classic, beating Belmont, 8-2, before losing narrowly to Butler, 3-2.


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

ETSU ends action Saturday at Samford Multi & Invitational

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 8, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams wrapped things up at the Samford Multi & Invitational with strong performances throughout inside the Birmingham Crossplex.


Men's Basketball

Riley helps Bucs outlast Lipscomb in scoring fest, 96-88

NASHVILLE (Feb. 8, 2014) – Dramatic, pulse-quickening games have defined the Atlantic Sun Conference series between ETSU and Lipscomb since 2005. And in what could be the last meeting between the two teams for some time, there was once again no lack of drama.


Women's Basketball

Bucs battle but come up short vs. league-leading Hatters, 80-55

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2014) – ETSU dropped an 80-55 decision to league-leading Stetson on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Tennis

Bucs continue difficult non-conference slate, fall to Georgia State

ATLANTA (Feb. 8, 2014) – The ETSU men’s tennis team continued its difficult non-conference schedule Saturday, suffering a narrow 4-3 loss at Georgia State.


Women's Tennis

Dahbi extends win streak, but Bucs lose to No. 52 Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 8, 2014) – Going toe-to-toe with nationally-ranked Virginia Tech, the ETSU women’s tennis team was outmatched Saturday afternoon, suffering a 6-1 loss in Blacksburg, Va.


Women's Golf

ETSU women’s golf set to open spring season Sunday

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2014) – In the spring of 2013, the ETSU women’s golf team finished its season with an Atlantic Sun Conference title and a trip to the NCAA Regionals. The Buccaneers hope the start of the 2014 spring season is the beginning of a similar journey.


Women's Basketball

Women’s hoops to “Play 4Kay” Saturday vs. Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2014) – As part of the nationwide “Play 4Kay: Think Pink” initiative, the ETSU women’s basketball team will host the league-leading Stetson Hatters on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


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

Track & field participates Friday at Samford Multi & Invitational

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 7, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams turned in productive day one performances at the Samford Multi & Invitational on Friday inside the Birmingham Crossplex.


Softball

Bucs' offense stalls as ETSU falls in season opener

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2014) - Leaving 10 runners on base, the ETSU softball team was unable to provide solid run support for freshman pitcher Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) Friday as the Buccaneers suffered a season-opening loss to Tennessee State, 3-2, at the inaugural Music City Classic in Nashville.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men playing for road sweep Saturday at Lipscomb

NASHVILLE (Feb. 8, 2014) – Looking to avenge a home loss in the final seconds earlier this year, the ETSU men’s basketball will face Atlantic Sun Conference foe Lipscomb Saturday afternoon inside Allen Arena at 5 p.m.


Women's Tennis

ETSU suffers road setback to SoCon opponent Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 7, 2014) – The ETSU women’s tennis team was edged by Southern Conference opponent Wofford, 4-2, Friday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Full-court, pressure defense lifts Bucs over NKU, 64-50

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2014) – Just when the ETSU men’s basketball team looked like it was “pressing” on offense, it was the Buccaneers’ pressing defense that led to a victory.


Women's Basketball

Underclassmen lead Bucs in 70-45 loss Thursday to FGCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2014) – A pair of underclassmen led the ETSU women’s basketball team on the offensive end, but it was not enough to match the hot-shooting Florida Gulf Coast Eagles who came away with a 70-45 victory on Thursday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Tennis

No. 4 Georgia proves too much for young Bucs

ATHENS, Ga. (Feb. 6, 2014) - ETSU's freshmen-laden lineup was unable to match up with that of No. 4 Georgia, as the Buccaneers fell, 7-0, in Athens, Ga., Thursday afternoon. Seven of the Bucs' last eight matches have come against nationally-ranked opponents.


Women's Tennis

ETSU begins road swing at Wofford and No. 52 Virginia Tech

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 6, 2014) - On the heels of a commanding 5-2 win over Western Carolina, the ETSU women's tennis team will look to continue its winning ways when it visits Wofford and No. 52 Virginia Tech this weekend.


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

Track & field gears up for Samford Multi & Invitational

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 6, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams will continue their preparations for the upcoming Atlantic Sun Championship by participating in the Samford Multi & Invitational, Feb 7 – 8, inside the Birmingham Crossplex.


Softball

Softball opens season at Music City Classic in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2014) - Returning eight starters from last season's squad, the ETSU softball team will begin its 2014 campaign at the Music City Classic this weekend in Nashville, Tenn.


Football

Torbush announces first ETSU football recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2014) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced the program’s first recruiting class during a historic media event Wednesday at the Millennium Centre in Johnson City.


Men's Tennis

Bucs head to Georgia for a trio of matches

ATHENS, Ga. (Feb. 5, 2014) - Following a 5-2 road win at No. 58 Yale, the ETSU men's tennis team will look to continue its winning ways when it travels to Georgia this weekend to take on a No. 4 Georgia in Athens, and Georgia State and No. 61 Wichita State in Atlanta.


Women's Basketball

ETSU looks to piece together back-to-back wins Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2014) – ETSU welcomes the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Baseball

Baseball releases scrimmage times for this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team will hold three scrimmages this week beginning Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. at Thomas Stadium. The Blue and Gold will also play Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at one o’clock.


Men's Basketball

Bucs looking for fourth win in five games Thursday at NKU

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2013) – As the ETSU men’s basketball team continues with Atlantic Sun Conference play Thursday night at Northern Kentucky, the Buccaneers hope to keep building on its recent success.


Football

ETSU announces plans for Feb. 5 football signing day event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will be celebrating a momentous day in the history of ETSU football on Wednesday, Feb. 5th, and the public is invited to be part of the festivities.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf ties for ninth at Sea Best Invitational

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2014) – Sophomores Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) and Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) led the ETSU men’s golf team as the Buccaneers finished tied for ninth at the Sea Best Invitational on Tuesday afternoon from the PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.


Men's Golf

Bucs in middle of pack after day one at Sea Best Invitational

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team sits in the middle of the pack in the 16-team field of the Sea Best Invitational after play was suspended on Monday evening from the PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.


Football

ETSU Coaches Show to be held at Buffalo Wild Wings Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2014) – The ETSU Coaches Radio show returns to Buffalo Wild Wings in Johnson City on Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Strong second-half offense lifts Bucs past Kennesaw, 86-73

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team proved Sunday afternoon that it’s not how a team starts a game, but how it finishes that can make the difference in winning and losing.


Men's Tennis

ETSU earns 5-2 road win over No. 58 Yale

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Feb. 2, 2014) - Following a dismal showing against nationally-ranked Dartmouth, the ETSU men's tennis team responded in a big way Sunday, picking up a 5-2 road win over No. 58 Yale.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf opens spring season Monday at Sea Best Invitational

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2014) – The ETSU men’s golf team opens its 2014 season Monday morning as the Bucs gear up for the Sea Best Invitational, which is hosted by Jacksonville University at the PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s game with Upstate reset for Monday, Feb. 10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Atlantic Sun Conference announced Sunday that the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball home game against USC Upstate, which was originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m., has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.


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

Track & field wraps up competition at Hilton Garden Invitational

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams wrapped up competition Saturday at the Hilton Garden Invitational with top-three finishes in five events inside the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Women's Basketball

Dominant second half allows Bucs to fly past Ospreys, 72-57

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2014) – Competing undermanned for the second-straight game, the ETSU women’s basketball team outmatched the North Florida Ospreys behind a dominant second half as the Bucs soared past the Ospreys, 72-57, on Saturday evening inside UNF Arena.


Women's Tennis

ETSU remains unbeaten at home with win over Western Carolina

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2014) - Behind stellar singles play from Anna Gerbasi , Salma Dahbi, and Jessica Brumit, the ETSU women's tennis team picked up a 5-2 win over Western Carolina Saturday to remain unbeaten at home this season.


Women's Soccer

ETSU Women's Soccer to host inaugural College ID Camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2014) – ETSU Women’s Soccer Head Coach Adam Sayers has announced that the program will be holding its first ever College ID Camp Saturday, March 8th at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Bucs to face Kennesaw State on Super Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2014) – Playing a Super Bowl Sunday matinee, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host Atlantic Sun Conference foe Kennesaw State at 2 p.m. Sunday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Basketball

ETSU has no answers for Mercer’s Thomas, fall 90-77

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2014) – If the ETSU men’s basketball team could have played Mercer Friday night without the Bears’ senior guard Bud Thomas on the floor, things would have been very different. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, Thomas’ presence was obvious.


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

Bucs compete on day one of Hilton Garden Invitational

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams turned in a productive day one on Friday at the Hilton Garden Invitational inside the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Men's Tennis

Bucs outplayed at No. 64 Dartmouth, suffer decisive 7-0 setback

HANOVER, N.H. (Jan. 31, 2014) - In its first five matches, the ETSU men's tennis team had competed well with the ranked opponents it had faced; however, the Buccaneers were stunned by No. 64 Dartmouth Friday evening, suffering a decisive 7-0 setback.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball set to face North Florida on Saturday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2014) – Following facing the Jacksonville Dolphins short-handed in a 73-56 loss on Thursday, the ETSU women’s basketball team will face another River City squad in the North Florida Ospreys on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. inside UNF Arena.


Baseball

Baseball to hold scrimmages this weekend at Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2014) – With opening day less than two weeks away, Buccaneer fans can get a sneak peek of the ETSU baseball team as the Blue and Gold will hold scrimmages this Saturday and Sunday at Thomas Stadium. First pitch for each game is set for 1 p.m.


Men's Tennis

ETSU heads north to face ranked Ivy League opponents

HANOVER, N.H. (Jan. 31, 2014) - Featuring a lineup consisting of seven newcomers, the ETSU men's tennis team has faced ranked opponents in four of its first five matches. This weekend, the Bucs will take on two more nationally-ranked foes, as they travel to the northeast to play Dartmouth and Yale.


Women's Basketball

Short-handed Bucs suffer 73-56 defeat at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2014) – Playing without three veteran players, the short-handed ETSU Buccaneers put forth a valiant effort Thursday evening but it was not enough in a 73-56 loss to the Jacksonville Dolphins inside Veterans Memorial Arena.


Women's Tennis

Bucs bow out, 4-3, to SoCon opponent Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 30, 2014) - Competing with just five players, the ETSU women's tennis team fell short on the road Thursday, losing to Southern Conference opponent Furman, 4-3.


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

Track & field readies for Hilton Garden Invitational

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams will continue the indoor season this weekend at the Hilton Garden Invitational inside the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


General News

Student-athletes join local elementary for All-Star Reading Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2014) – Student-athletes from several ETSU teams took part Thursday evening in North Side Elementary School’s 8th Annual All-Star Reading Night, an event aimed at demonstrating the fun of learning.


Women's Basketball

ETSU women to begin River City trip Thursday at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to right the ship this weekend against a pair of River City squads, beginning with the Jacksonville Dolphins on Thursday evening at 5 p.m. inside Veterans Memorial Arena.


Baseball

ETSU picked fourth; Freeman lands A-Sun preseason honors

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 29, 2014) – Coming off an Atlantic Sun Conference Championship season, the ETSU baseball team was picked to finish fourth, while senior Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) landed all-conference honors as the league office released its 2014 preseason awards on Wednesday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Weather forces changes to ETSU hoops schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2014) – Due to the inclement weather that has disrupted travel across the southeast, the ETSU men’s basketball games scheduled for this week have been changed.


Men's Basketball

League-leading Mercer set to invade Dome Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2014) – Facing its toughest challenge of the Atlantic Sun Conference schedule so far, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host first-place Mercer Friday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Football

Where are they now: Former Buc Kelly set for Super Bowl

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2014) – Maurice “Mo” Kelly is living the NFL dream. Kelly, a defensive back letter winner for ETSU from 1990 to 1993, is preparing to make his second trip to the Super Bowl as a member of the Seattle Seahawks front office.


Men's Basketball

Gadsden-Gilliard named A-Sun Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2014) – The Atlantic Sun Conference office announced Monday that senior forward Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard (Georgetown, S.C.) has been named the league’s player of the week.


Women's Tennis

ETSU upends Appalachian State, 4-1

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2014) - Overcoming playing in an unfamiliar venue, the ETSU women’s tennis team picked up a convincing, 4-1 win over rival Appalachian State Sunday at the Bristol Racquet and Fitness Club.


Men's Basketball

KGG’s game-winning score lifts ETSU past Jax, 76-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2014) – Senior forward Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard scored with nine seconds left and a critical defensive stop as time expired gave the ETSU men’s basketball team a dramatic 76-75 win over Jacksonville.


Softball

2014 Winter Skills Camp to continue as planned

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2014) - ETSU Softball's annual winter skills camp will be held, as scheduled, Sunday, Jan. 26.


Men's Tennis

Bucs continue grueling schedule, fall to No. 58 Arkansas, 4-3

STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 25, 2014) - On the heels of a narrow loss to No. 51 Oklahoma State, the ETSU men's tennis team was edged by nationally-ranked Arkansas, 4-3, Saturday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

Women’s hoops unable to close, falls to Mercer, 57-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2014) – Leading by five points with 3:30 left to play, the ETSU women’s basketball team was unable to hold off the Mercer Bears down the stretch as MU went on a 12-2 run to down the Buccaneers, 57-52, Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Tennis

ETSU falls to nationally-ranked Oklahoma State, 4-2

STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 24, 2014) - Competing against its third ranked opponent in the past two weeks, the ETSU men's tennis team suffered a narrow 4-2 setback at No. 51 Oklahoma State Friday, Jan. 24.


Baseball

Bucs begin preparations for 2014 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2014) – The reigning Atlantic Sun Conference Champion ETSU baseball team began preparations for the 2014 season as the Bucs held their first official team practice Friday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Basketball

ETSU searches for back-to-back victories Saturday vs. Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to put together consecutive victories for the second time this season when it welcomes the Mercer Bears to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back at home Saturday against Jacksonville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2014) – Having found its scoring punch against North Florida on Thursday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will aim to keep that momentum Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneers host Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville.


Women's Tennis

Bucs host rival Appalachian State in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2014) - For the first time in 2014, the ETSU women's tennis team will get a chance to defend its home court, playing host to rival Appalachian State Sunday, Jan. 26.


Men's Basketball

Free throws, second-half scoring power ETSU in 99-93 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2014) – Hitting 32 of 33 free throws and manufacturing a 16-2 run midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team rebounded from a tough Florida road swing with a win over North Florida.


Women's Basketball

Young Bucs propel ETSU over Kennesaw State, 74-68

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2014) – Behind strong performances from two of its underclassmen, the ETSU women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak by downing the Kennesaw State Owls, 74-68, on Thursday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Tennis

ETSU prepares to face ranked Oklahoma State and Arkansas

STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 23, 2014) - The ETSU men's tennis team will continue its difficult non-conference schedule with a pair of weekend matches in Stillwater, Okla., against nationally-ranked opponents, No. 51 Oklahoma State and No. 58 Arkansas.


Football

ETSU announces partnership with Wolf Ridge Resort

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday the Bucs and Wolf Ridge Resort have teamed up to help raise money for the ETSU Kickoff Fund.


Women's Basketball

Bucs aim to get back on track Thursday vs. Kennesaw State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to recover from Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to USC Upstate when it hosts the Kennesaw State Owls on Thursday at 4 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Track & Field

Roberts, Squibbs each earn A-Sun weekly honors

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 22, 2014) – Freshmen Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) and Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) both earned Atlantic Sun weekly honors with Roberts being named Men’s Track Athlete of the Week while Squibbs was named Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men hope to right ship Thursday against UNF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2014) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will begin a five-game home stand Thursday night when it hosts Atlantic Sun Conference foe North Florida inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Soccer

ETSU athletics releases statement regarding men’s soccer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released the following statement from Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander regarding the announcement Wednesday that men’s soccer head coach Scott Calabrese has accepted a position at Florida International University.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball volunteers on MLK Day of Service

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2014) – In accordance with the national Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service initiative, the ETSU women’s basketball team volunteered some of its time on its off day at the Washington County – Johnson City Animal Shelter and Thrift Store on Monday, Jan. 20.


Men's Tennis

Bucs push No. 6 Tennessee to the brink before bowing out, 5-2

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2014) - Facing off against a Top 20 team for the second time in three days, the ETSU men's tennis team continued its difficult non-conference schedule Monday, falling narrowly at No. 6 Tennessee, 5-2.


Women's Basketball

ETSU drops 63-62 heartbreaker to Upstate Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball dropped a heartbreaking 63-62 decision to USC Upstate on Sunday inside Brooks Gym following a driving lay-in from the Spartans’ Alex Stanford with two seconds remaining.


Men's Tennis

ETSU blanks Brown, 4-0, in commanding win

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2014) - One day after suffering a narrow setback to No. 19 Wake Forest, the ETSU men's tennis team bounced back in a big way Sunday, picking up a commanding, 4-0, victory over Ivy League opponent Brown.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ offensive woes strike again in 90-62 loss to FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2014) – Amid an Atlantic Sun Conference road swing through the state of Florida, the ETSU men’s basketball team picked a terrible time to struggle offensively.


Men's Tennis

Young Bucs go toe to toe with No. 19 Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2014) - With a lineup consisting of five newcomers and just two returning players, the ETSU men's tennis team picked up three points in a road match-up Saturday against No. 19 Wake Forest, suffering a narrow 5-3 setback.


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

ETSU closes Niswonger Invitational with strong performances

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams took the top spot in four events and finished in the top three in nine total events on the final day of the 2014 Niswonger Invitational on Saturday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Women's Basketball

Women’s hoops looks to rebound Sunday vs. USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2014) – Looking to snap a three-game losing skid, the ETSU women’s basketball team will continue Atlantic Sun action at home when it welcomes the USC Upstate Spartans to Brooks Gym on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Short-handed Bucs show valiant effort at ranked South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 18, 2014) – Featuring a lineup riddled by injury and illness, the ETSU women’s tennis team was forced to compete in its season opener at No. 33 South Carolina with just three players; however, the short-handed Bucs went unbeaten, winning the top three singles spots while forfeiting the remaining points by walkover.


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

Bucs perform well on first day of Niswonger Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams performed well on Friday on the first day of the Niswonger Invitational inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Women's Tennis

Bucs begin season at nationally-ranked South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 17, 2014) – Having won two Atlantic Sun titles in the last five years, the ETSU women’s tennis team will look to continue the program’s winning tradition as it begin its 2014 campaign Saturday, Jan. 18 at No. 33 South Carolina.


Men's Basketball

Bucs look to get back on track Saturday at FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2014) -- Needing a win to get back on track in Atlantic Sun Conference play, the ETSU men's basketball team will wrap up its current Florida swing with a matchup against Florida Gulf Coast Saturday evening.


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

Track & field set to host 36th annual Niswonger Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2014) – The ETSU track & field program will host the 36th annual Niswonger Invitational on Friday and Saturday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Men's Basketball

Second-half struggles doom Bucs in 64-58 loss to Hatters

DELAND, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2014) – Stetson’s Edmunds Center has historically been a difficult place for the ETSU men’s basketball team to play. Thursday night was no different.


Women's Golf

Former Bucs Muehl, Jansone qualify for Ladies European Tour

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2014) – Former ETSU women’s golfers Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia) and Nina Muehl (Vienna, Austria) are continuing to make their professional dreams a reality.


Men's Tennis

ETSU begins challenging quest for eighth consecutive A-Sun title

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2014) – The ETSU men’s tennis team will begin its pursuit of an eighth consecutive Atlantic Sun Championship when it kicks off regular season play Saturday, Jan. 18 at No. 19 Wake Forest; however the 2014 campaign will present challenges unlike any the Bucs have faced in recent memory.


Men's Track & Field, Men's Cross Country

Pierce named State of Franklin Bank/ETSU Community Service Student-Athlete of the Month

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2014) -- ETSU men’s track and field standout Desmond Pierce (Morristown, Tenn.) has been selected as the State of Franklin Bank/ETSU Community Service Student-Athlete of the Month...


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to open Florida swing Thursday night at Stetson

DELAND, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2014) – Leaving behind the cold and snow of Northeast Tennessee, the ETSU men’s basketball team will head to sunny Florida for an important, two-game road swing in Atlantic Sun Conference play this weekend.


General News

Scott Carter named to Senior Associate AD/COO position

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2014) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that Scott Carter has been named to the new position of senior associate athletic director/chief operating officer.


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

Track & field competes strongly at Orange & Purple Classic

CLEMSON, S.C. (Jan. 11, 2014) – In their first competition in over a month, the ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams turned in solid performances against a strong field of competition on Saturday at the Orange & Purple Classic inside Clemson University’s Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Men's Basketball

Second half offense key in ETSU’s 74-65 win over NKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2014) – ETSU junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a team high 19 points and three other teammates reached double figures, as the ETSU men’s basketball team downed Northern Kentucky 74-65 Saturday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

Women's basketball falls, 91-62, Saturday at Stetson

DELAND, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team was unable to end its Sunshine State road trip on a winning note as it dropped a 91-62 decision to the Stetson Hatters on Saturday afternoon inside the Edmunds Center.


Men's Track & Field, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, General News

ETSU Athletics mourns the loss of legendary coach Dave Walker

Legendary coach Dave Walker passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, following a long battle with health issues. The following story was published Dec. 11, 2011, upon Walker’s induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. ETSUBucs.com is pleased to honor Walker by republishing the story today.


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

Track & field continues indoor season Saturday at Clemson

CLEMSON, S.C. (Jan. 10, 2014) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams will continue the 2013-14 indoor season Saturday at the Orange & Purple Classic inside Clemson University’s Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Softball

ETSU Softball prepares for 2014 Winter Skills Camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2014) – With the 2014 season just a few weeks away, the ETSU softball team is preparing to hold its annual winter skills camp.


Women's Basketball

ETSU aims to bounce back Saturday at Stetson

DELAND, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will conclude its Sunshine State road trip in search of its first road conference win of the season when it heads to Stetson to take on the Hatters on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. inside the Edmunds Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs look to rebound Saturday against Northern Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2014) – After suffering a disappointing last-second loss to Lipscomb on Thursday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to the floor on Saturday in an effort to get back on the winning track against Atlantic Sun Conference foe Northern Kentucky.


Baseball

Freeman named A-Sun Pitcher of Year by Collegiate Baseball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2013) – Collegiate Baseball released its Atlantic Sun preview earlier this month and ETSU was picked to finished third, while senior two-way player Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was projected to be the league’s Pitcher of the Year.


Women's Basketball

Women’s hoops drops 73-58 decision Thursday at FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 9, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team featured four players in double-figures but it was not enough as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles pulled away to best the Bucs, 73-58, on Thursday evening inside Alico Arena.


Men's Basketball

ETSU rallies, but Lipscomb hits late shot to win, 82-80

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2014) – Rallying from nine points down with just over two minutes left to tie the game at 80, the ETSU men’s basketball team could not get one more critical defensive stop when it was needed the most.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins Sunshine State road trip Thursday at FGCU

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team hits the road for its first conference road trip of the season beginning with a matchup against the preseason league favorite Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. inside Alico Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to begin critical stretch Thursday against Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will return home Thursday to take on Atlantic Sun Conference foe Lipscomb inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center at 7 p.m.


Baseball

Skole Releases Winter Hitting Camp Information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2013) – East Tennessee State University head baseball coach Tony Skole and his staff released information regarding the 2014 Buccaneer Winter Hitting Camp on Wednesday.


Men's Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Men's Soccer, Men's Track & Field, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, General News

ETSU athletes wrap up impressive fall in the classroom

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2014) – As the spring semester approaches, ETSU student-athletes will look to build upon an impressive number of academic achievements during the 2013 fall semester.


Men's Basketball

Late rally falls short, as ETSU men fall 73-63 at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 6, 2014) – In a game highlighted by wild momentum swings and offensive runs, the ETSU men’s basketball team got to within two points late but was unable to complete a second half rally, dropping its first Atlantic Sun Conference game of the season to Mercer, 73-63.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to take on preseason favorite Mercer Monday

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2014) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will face its most critical game of the year so far when the Buccaneers take on Atlantic Sun Conference preseason favorite Mercer Monday evening inside Hawkins Arena.


Women's Basketball

ETSU battles but falls short vs. Northern Kentucky, 73-63

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2014) – Facing a 19-point deficit at halftime, the ETSU women’s basketball team battled back in the second half but could not quite catch up with the Northern Kentucky Norse as it dropped a 73-63 decision on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Basketball

Bartow gets wins No. 300 as Bucs drop Kennesaw St., 71-55

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2014) – Junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) and freshman guard A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) each scored a game-high 19 points, as the ETSU men’s basketball team opened Atlantic Sun Conference play with a 71-55 victory over Kennesaw State.


Women's Tennis

Dahbi and Brumit earn national rankings to begin spring season

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Jan. 4, 2014) - Senior Salma Dahbi (Marrakech, Morocco) and junior Jessica Brumit (Elizabethton, Tenn.) will begin spring play as the only Atlantic Sun women's tennis players ranked in the ITA Division-I Women's Singles Rankings.


Women's Basketball

Women’s hoops continues conference action Saturday vs. NKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2014) – Looking to start Atlantic Sun Conference play with back-to-back victories, the ETSU women’s basketball team will host the Northern Kentucky Norse on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs begin A-Sun quest Saturday at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2014) – Having won seven of its last nine games, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin the hunt for an Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title Saturday at Kennesaw State.


Women's Basketball

ETSU hangs on to beat Lipscomb in a nail-biter, 78-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 2, 2014) – A timely basket from Maria Bond (Macon, Ga.) and clutch free throws down the stretch allowed the Bucs to hang on for a 78-75 victory over the Lipscomb Lady Bisons on Thursday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set to open conference play Thursday vs. Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 1, 2014) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to ring in the New Year on a positive note when it welcomes the Lipscomb Lady Bisons to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the Atlantic Sun Conference opener for both teams.


Men's Basketball

Riley named A-Sun POTW after 19-point effort vs. Valpo

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 30, 2013) – Just a week after being named the Atlantic Sun Conference Newcomer of the Week, ETSU junior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) has been named the league’s Player of the Week.


Men's Basketball

Strong first half, clutch plays late lift Bucs past Valpo, 73-62

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team capitalized on Valparaiso’s 18 first-half turnovers, building a 21-point halftime lead and ultimately picking up a 73-62 win over the Crusaders.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to end non-conference slate Sunday vs. Valparaiso

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2013) – With only one more non-conference game left before opening Atlantic Sun Conference play at the start of the new year, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be aiming for its seventh win in nine games Sunday versus Valparaiso.


Women's Basketball

Steady offense propels ETSU to 87-76 win over George Mason

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2013) – Led by balanced scoring, including three double-figure scorers, the ETSU women’s basketball team ended non-conference play on a positive note with an 87-76 win against the George Mason Patriots on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball back in action Saturday vs. George Mason

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 27, 2013) – After a week layoff over the Christmas holiday, the ETSU women’s basketball team will be back in action Saturday afternoon when it welcomes the George Mason Patriots to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center at 1:30 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ Riley named A-Sun Newcomer of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 23, 2013) – The Atlantic Sun Conference announced Monday that ETSU junior guard Jalen Riley (Racine, Wis.) has been named the league’s newcomer of the week.


Baseball

Freeman receives Louisville Slugger First Team All-America honor

TUCSON, Ariz. (Dec. 23, 2013) – The preseason honors keep rolling in for ETSU senior Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.).


Men's Basketball

ETSU men close on 14-2 run to drop Austin Peay, 84-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2013) – Trailing 77-70 with five minutes left, the ETSU men’s basketball team put together a 14-0 offensive run and ultimately wrapped up a holiday gift for Buccaneers’ fans, an 84-79 win over Austin Peay.


Women's Basketball

Balanced Chattanooga deals Bucs 70-61 loss Saturday in Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team struggled to get over the hump Saturday afternoon against a balanced scoring attack from Chattanooga as the Bucs dropped a 70-61 decision to the Mocs inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Basketball

Austin Peay next up for ETSU men's hoops Saturday in the Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2013) – With the week of Christmas Day approaching, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to get the festivities off to a merry start when the Buccaneers host in-state foe Austin Peay Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

ETSU to continue homestand Saturday against Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will welcome familiar foe Chattanooga to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 1:30 p.m.


Baseball

Freeman picks up preseason All-America honor by NCBWA

FORT WORTH, Texas (Dec. 19, 2013) – Senior Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was one of the key pieces to ETSU’s championship success in 2013, and the Buccaneer two-way standout was recognized for his efforts as he received third team preseason All-America honors by the NCBWA...


Women's Basketball

All five starters reach double-figures as ETSU downs ISU, 75-67

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2013) – Paced by a career-high 18 points from Maria Bond (Macon, Ga.), the ETSU women’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak Wednesday evening by defeating the Indiana State Sycamores, 75-67, inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Volleyball

Devine receives AVCA All-America honor

SEATTLE, Wash. (Dec. 18, 2013) – The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its 33rd annual AVCA Division I All-America Teams on Wednesday and ETSU senior outside hitter Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) landed Honorable Mention honors.


Men's Soccer

Fubara named to NSCAA Scholar All-America Team

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Dec. 18, 2013) – Adding to an impressive list of career accolades, senior midfielder Itode Fubara has earned a spot on the 2013 NSCAA Senior College Men’s Scholar All-America Team.


Women's Basketball

ETSU to begin five-game home slate Wednesday versus ISU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will seek its first victory in the month of December when it welcomes the Indiana State Sycamores to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 5 p.m.


Football

Where are they now: The "Trawick" brothers

In the fall of 1984, a unique era came to a close for the ETSU football program.


Men's Basketball

Rembert, Riley pace offense in 108-87 win over Tusculum

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2013) – Junior guards Jalen Riley (Racine, Wisc.) and Rashawn Rembert (Tampa) posted career highs as the ETSU men’s basketball team outpaced Tusculum.


Women's Basketball

Bucs hang tough, but highly-ranked UK pulls away late

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team hung with the No. 5/6 Kentucky Wildcats for much of the contest Sunday afternoon but ultimately dropped a 73-56 decision inside Memorial Coliseum.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back in Dome to welcome Tusculum Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be home for the holidays beginning on Monday evening, as the Buccaneers host Tusculum College inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip inside the Dome is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball to face nationally-ranked Kentucky Sunday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 14, 2013) – After nearly two complete weeks off from competition, the ETSU women’s basketball team will challenge the No. 5 (AP/USA Today) Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. inside Memorial Coliseum. The game will be available for viewing on Fox Sports South.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Laura Lawman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2013) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Men's Soccer

ETSU lands three players on NSCAA All-South Region teams

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Dec. 11, 2013) – Following one of the most successful seasons in ETSU Men’s Soccer history, seniors Ryan Coulter and Itode Fubara were named to the NSCAA/Continental Tire All-South Region First Team, while fellow senior David Geno earned a spot on the All-Region Second Team.


Volleyball

Devine named to AVCA All-Region Team

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2013) – For the second straight year, ETSU senior captain Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) received American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Region Team honors as the Buccaneer outside hitter collected the accolade on Tuesday afternoon.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball season tickets now on sale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2013) – Season tickets for the 2014 ETSU baseball season are now on sale, and fans will notice substantial changes to the ticketing process.


Men's Basketball

Merriweather named A-Sun Newcomer of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2013) – The Atlantic Sun Conference office announced Monday morning that ETSU freshman A.J. Merriweather (Jackson, Tenn.) has been named the league’s newcomer of the week.


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

Bucs start indoor season strong at JDL Kick-Off Classic

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Dec. 7, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams began the 2013-14 indoor season on positive notes with solid performances throughout at the JDL College Kick-Off Classic on Saturday at the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men outmatched in 87-57 loss to Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (Dec. 7, 2013) – Suffering through its worst offensive game of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to mount a challenge to Atlantic Coast Conference foe Georgia Tech, falling to the Yellow Jackets 87-57 Saturday afternoon inside McCamish Pavilion.


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

ETSU to begin indoor track & field season Saturday

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field teams will begin the 2013-14 indoor season Saturday at the JDL College Kick-Off Classic in Winston-Salem, N.C. at the JDL Fast Track Indoor Track & Field Facility.


Men's Basketball

Road trip to ACC foe Georgia Tech next up for Bucs

ATLANTA – Having won four of its last five games, the ETSU men’s basketball team will have a major test Saturday afternoon, taking on Atlantic Coast Conference member Georgia Tech.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Eryn Samuels

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 6, 2013) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.” The 13th player to be featured is red-shirt sophomore middle blocker Eryn Samuels (Tampa, Fla.).


Men's Basketball

Trio powers Bucs to comeback win over Austin Peay, 80-74

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team got its first road win of the season, but it didn’t come easy.


Baseball

Skole releases 2014 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2013) – Coming off its first-ever Atlantic Sun Conference Championship and first NCAA Tournament appearance in 32 years, ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole released the 2014 Buccaneer schedule on Wednesday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

Bucs drop second-straight Tuesday at Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2013) – The Vanderbilt Commodores proved to be too much for the ETSU women's basketball team Tuesday evening as Vandy defeated the Bucs, 92-71, inside Memorial Gymnasium.


General News

13th annual "A Buccaneer Christmas" helps create memories

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2013) - Continuing a tradition spanning more than a decade, the ETSU Athletic Department held its annual "A Buccaneer Christmas" Tuesday, Dec. 3, an event aimed at spreading Christmas spirit to children in the Johnson City community.


Baseball, Men's Track & Field, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Basketball, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, General News

ETSU Athletics announces #BacktheBucs Selfie Contest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Want to show your pride in ETSU athletics and have a chance to win a prize pack full of unique Buccaneer gifts? Then take out those smart phones and get creative.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men eye first road win Wednesday at Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2013) – In search of its first road victory of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will again take on a former Ohio Valley Conference rival as the Buccaneers face Austin Peay.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball to take on Vanderbilt Tuesday in Music City

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to shake off a closely-contested, 58-56, loss on Sunday at Western Carolina when they travel to Nashville to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. EST inside Memorial Gymnasium.


Women's Basketball

Sluggish play dooms ETSU Sunday at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Dec. 1, 2013) – Lethargic play to start both the first and second periods doomed the ETSU women’s basketball team on Sunday evening inside the Ramsey Center as the Western Carolina Catamounts knocked off the Buccaneers, 58-56.


Men's Basketball

Bucs best former rival Marshall 88-78 inside Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2013) – A familiar foe from the past brought out the best in the ETSU men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball travels to Western Carolina Sunday

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Nov. 30, 2013) – After earning its first home victory of the season Friday night, the ETSU women’s basketball team will look to keep the momentum going on the road when it travels Sunday to Cullowhee, N.C. to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts at 5 p.m. inside the Ramsey Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs get first home victory of season Friday vs. Alabama A&M

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2013) – In search of its first home victory of the 2013-14 season, the ETSU women’s basketball team got what it was seeking Friday night with an 82-65 victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back in Freedom Hall Saturday to take on Marshall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2013) – Returning home after a disappointing trip to Tennessee Tech, the ETSU men’s basketball team hopes the success its enjoyed on the floor at the Freedom Hall Civic Center will continue on Saturday, as the Buccaneers take on former rival Marshall at 4 p.m.


Women's Basketball

ETSU welcomes Alabama A&M Friday in Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2013) – Looking to get back on track after dropping its second-consecutive home contest on Sunday, Nov. 24, the ETSU women’s basketball team will host the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Friday evening at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

ETSU outmatched inside as Tennessee Tech wins 98-83

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2013) – Dominated physically inside the paint and under the basket, the ETSU men’s basketball team had no answers for Tennessee Tech in a 98-83 loss.


Softball

Bucs add two standouts to 2015 signing class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2013) – ETSU softball coach Brad Irwin has announced the additions of two high-school standouts to the Bucs’ 2015 recruiting class. Cassi Pickett (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and Kelsey Smith (Tucson, Ariz.) have signed letters of intent to join the Bucs for the 2015 season.


General News

ETSU to hold 13th annual “A Buccaneer Christmas”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2013) – The ETSU Athletic Department will hold its 13th annual “A Buccaneer Christmas” Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Fans who bring toys to this weekend’s men’s and women’s basketball games will receive discounted admission.


Men's Basketball

ETSU game with Tenn. Tech postponed until Wednesday at 3 pm

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2013) -- Tonight's game between Tennessee Tech and ETSU has been postponed until Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m.


Men's Golf

Pugh concludes play at All-America Golf Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 26, 2013) – ETSU junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) began and ended the final round of the Sun Bowl Western Refining All-America Golf Classic with a birdie en route to firing a 1-under-par 70 on Tuesday from the El Paso Country Club.


Softball

ETSU Softball releases 2014 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2013) – With the fall athletic season completed, the ETSU softball program is preparing for the start of its regular season. Tuesday, Nov. 26, fourth-year head coach Brad Irwin released the team’s 2014 schedule.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball takes time to give back to the community

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2013) – In the midst of the holiday season, members of the ETSU women’s basketball team took time Tuesday to give back to the community and provide service to its supporters from throughout Johnson City.


Men's Golf

Pugh wraps up day one at All-America Golf Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 25, 2013) – ETSU junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) wrapped up day one of the Sun Bowl Western Refining All-America Golf Classic on Monday from the El Paso Country Club.


Women's Basketball

First half struggles doom Bucs on Sunday in Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 24, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team dropped a 92-79 decision to Saint Francis (Pa.) on Sunday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Golf

Pugh gears up for this week’s All-America Golf Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 24, 2013) – ETSU junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) will play in what is ranked “The No. 1 tournament in collegiate golf” this week as the Buccaneer junior golfer gears up for the Sun Bowl Western Refining All-America Golf Classic, beginning Monday morning at the El Paso Country Club.


Volleyball

Devine named to A-Sun All-Tournament Team

KENNESAW, Ga. (Nov. 23, 2013) – ETSU senior outside hitter Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team following the conference championship on Saturday evening inside Kennesaw State’s Convocation Center.


Women's Basketball

ETSU set to host St. Francis (Pa.) Sunday inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2013) – After falling in its home opener at Freedom Hall to Morehead State, 77-69, the ETSU women’s basketball team (1-2) will look to get back on track versus St. Francis (Pa.) (0-3) on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bucs enjoy best effort of the year in win over SFA, 66-58

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2013) – Putting together its best all-around effort so far this season, the ETSU men’s basketball team remained perfect inside Freedom Hall Civic Center with a 66-58 victory over Stephen F. Austin Saturday afternoon.


Volleyball

ETSU falls to Lipscomb in A-Sun semis, 3-2

KENNESAW, Ga. (Nov. 22, 2013) – Throughout the years, ETSU and Lipscomb have had many close encounters, and Friday’s Atlantic Sun semifinal match was no different, as the final play came down to a matter of inches.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to face Lumberjacks of SFA at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will try to keep its good fortune going inside the Freedom Hall Civic Center when the Buccaneers host Stephen F. Austin Saturday afternoon in the second of three games scheduled for the First Bank and Trust Roundball Showcase.


Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer

ETSU soccer teams continue tradition of academic excellence

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Nov. 22, 2013) - For the third consecutive year, both the ETSU men's and women's soccer teams received the NSCAA Team Academic Award. ETSU was one of just 186 schools nationwide to have both teams recognized with the award.


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of Overstreet to 2014-15 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Friday that the Buccaneers have signed Hargrave Military Academy post player Karl Overstreet (Lynchburg, Va.) to a national letter of intent for the 2014-15 signing class.


Volleyball

Bucs, Bisons meet again in A-Sun semis

KENNESAW, Ga. (Nov. 21, 2013) – For the second straight season, ETSU and Lipscomb will square off in the semifinals of the Atlantic Sun Championship as the Bucs and Bisons renew their rivalry Friday at night at 7:30 p.m., inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Men's Soccer

NCAA first round loss brings championship season to a close

CONWAY, S.C. (Nov. 21, 2013) - Despite holding the nation's seventh-ranked offense scoreless in the second half of play, the Atlantic Sun Champion ETSU men's soccer team fell short on the road, losing, 2-0, at No. 11 Coastal Carolina Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.


Men's Basketball

Second half rally gives ETSU win over Samford, 89-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2013) – A change of scenery turned out to be just what was needed for the ETSU men’s basketball team.


Women's Basketball

ETSU falls in home opener vs. Morehead State, 77-69

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2013) – A 14-2 Morehead State run over the final four minutes of the game proved to be too much for ETSU as the Eagles pulled away to down the Buccaneers, 77-69, on Thursday evening inside the Freedom Hall Civic Center.


Volleyball

Volleyball begins defense of A-Sun title Friday

KENNESAW, Ga. (Nov. 21, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team begins defense of its Atlantic Sun Championship crown Friday night as Buccaneers open tournament play at 7:30 p.m. inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf inks two during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2013) – East Tennessee State University head men’s golf coach Fred Warren announced Thursday that Cayman Ratliff (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Conor Rodrigues (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) have signed their national letters of intent to play for the Bucs next fall.


Men's Basketball

Bucs head to Freedom Hall to take on Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will begin a special stretch of games tonight, as the Buccaneers play their first of three contests inside Freedom Hall Civic Center as part of the First Bank and Trust Roundball Showcase.


Women's Basketball

Bucs to open home slate vs. Morehead State at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2013) – After two good tests on the road to begin the 2013-14 season, the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to Johnson City for its home opener against Morehead State on Thursday evening at 4:45 p.m. as part of the First Bank and Trust Company Roundball Showcase. The women’s game is part of a Thursday night doubleheader with the men who are set to tip at 7 p.m.


Men's Soccer

ETSU prepares for first round matchup with Coastal Carolina

CONWAY, S.C. (Nov. 20, 2013) - The newly-crowned Atlantic Sun Champion ETSU men's soccer team will take on Big South Champion Coastal Carolina Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the first round of the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship. The match will be broadcast on the Big South Network.


Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball: A Local Connection

ETSU head volleyball coach Lindsey Devine knows her team has a special bond. However, what many don’t realize, the connection began long before any of the current players on this year’s roster stepped foot on campus.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Ashleigh Shain

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2013) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.” The 12th player to be featured is sophomore defensive specialist Ashleigh Shain (Geneva, Ill.).


Men's Basketball

Game prep goes beyond weight room, film room for men’s hoops

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2013) – For ETSU men’s basketball’s strength and conditioning coach Ben Gleason, preparing the Buccaneers for success on the court requires more than simple weight training and cardiovascular workouts.


Men's Basketball

Bucs lead in second half, but Winthrop pulls away, 76-66

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2013) – ETSU head coach Murry Bartow says consistency is the key to his team’s performance this season. Unfortunately for Bartow, his Buccaneers were once again unable to deliver a consistent effort Tuesday night against Winthrop.


Volleyball

Volleyball Place Three on A-Sun All-Conference Team

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 19, 2013) – The Atlantic Sun Conference announced its 2013 postseason awards on Tuesday, and the ETSU volleyball team had three players take home honors.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Information released regarding First Bank and Trust Company Roundball Showcase at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Tuesday regarding its upcoming men’s and women’s basketball events which will be played in the Freedom Hall Civic Center.


Women's Basketball

Christopher named College Sports Madness A-Sun POTW

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2013) – Sophomore guard Chandler Christopher (Greeneville, Tenn.) has been named College Sports Madness Atlantic Sun Player of the Week after a career-best performance in an 81-72 win at Appalachian State on Tuesday, Nov. 12.


Volleyball

Hardy lands third A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 18, 2013) – After posting 17 total blocks in two matches last weekend, ETSU junior middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) landed Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week honors, announced the league office on Monday.


Volleyball

Hardy named A-Sun co-Scholar Athlete of the Year

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 18, 2013) – Not only are Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) a force to be reckoned with on the court, but they also go above and beyond in the classroom, as the Buccaneer duo landed spots on the Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team on Monday.


Men's Soccer

Bucs to visit Coastal Carolina in first round of NCAA Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2013) – At a selection show party at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Monday, the ETSU men’s soccer team received its drawing for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bucs will travel to Conway, S.C., to take on Big South Champion Coastal Carolina Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU set to host Winthrop Tuesday night inside Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will make history on Tuesday night, as the Buccaneers face traditionally-strong mid-major program Winthrop for the first time ever.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball signs four during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2013) – First-year ETSU head coach Brittney Ezell announced Monday the signing of Kaylee Barnard (Orlando, Fla.), Shomari Kendrick (Lexington, Ky.), Mendy McNeese (Greeneville, Tenn.) and Malloree Schurr (Montgomery, Texas) to National Letters of Intent for the 2014-15 season.


Men's Soccer

ETSU earns second A-Sun title, secures NCAA Tournament bid

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2013) - Earning its second Atlantic Sun Men's Soccer Championship in four years, ETSU clinched a bid to the NCAA Tournament with a 3-1 win over North Florida Sunday afternoon in the A-Sun Championship Final.


Men's Basketball

Bucs battle, but offensive struggles doom effort at WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2013) – Playing on the road against one of the most successful mid-major programs in the history of college basketball, the ETSU men’s basketball team fought mightily but offensive struggles doomed the Bucs in a loss to Western Kentucky.


Men's Soccer

ETSU takes on UNF in Atlantic Sun Championship Final

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2013) - Making its third Atlantic Sun Championship Final appearance in four years, the ETSU men's soccer team will take on North Florida Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1:00 p.m. with the winner clinching a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The match will be broadcast on ESPN3.com.


Volleyball

ETSU drops regular season finale to Jacksonville, 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2013) – A comeback wasn’t in store for the Buccaneers on Saturday.


Volleyball

Bucs earn share of A-Sun title; sweep UNF on Senior Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2013)Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) finished with a match-high 17 kills (.556 attack percentage) and eight blocks, while Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) collected her 11th consecutive double-double (13 kills, 10 digs), and the ETSU volleyball team earned a share of the Atlantic Sun regular season championship...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country competes at NCAA South Regional

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Nov. 15, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams both finished among the top-18 teams at the NCAA South Regional on Friday with the men posting a 16th place finish, while the women notched an 18th-place finish at the Harry Pritchett Running Course in Tuscaloosa, Ala.


Men's Soccer

ETSU blanks Lipscomb, advances to A-Sun Championship Final

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2013) - ETSU's conference-best defense held steady for a full 90 minutes Friday night, shutting out Lipscomb, 1-0 and setting a new single season Atlantic Sun record for team shutouts with 10. The win propelled ETSU to its third league final appearance in four years.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men back in action Saturday at Western Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, KY. (Nov. 16, 2013) – With hopes of breaking through with its first victory of the 2013-14 season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will travel to take on former Ohio Valley Conference rival and current Sun Belt Conference foe Western Kentucky Saturday night.


Volleyball

Volleyball hosts UNF, Jacksonville in regular season finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team wraps up regular season play this weekend as the Bucs host North Florida and Jacksonville in Atlantic Sun Conference action. ETSU takes on UNF Friday night at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym and Jacksonville Saturday at 3 p.m.


Football

Game Time: ETSU to host Kennesaw State on Sept. 3, 2015

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2013)– The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with the Kennesaw State Department of Athletics, announced Thursday that the Buccaneers and Owls will play football in the inaugural game for both programs on Sept. 3, 2015.


Men's Soccer

Bucs battle Bisons Friday for trip to A-Sun Tournament Final

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2013) - For the second time in as many weeks, the ETSU men's soccer team will face off against Lipscomb; however, with this meeting coming in the conference tournament semifinals, the implications of the match are far more clear: win or go home.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country to race Friday at NCAA South Regional

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Nov. 14, 2013) – Following a pair of top-three team finishes at the Atlantic Sun Championship on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Nashville, Tenn., the ETSU cross country teams will continue action at the NCAA South Regional on Friday at Harry Pritchett Running Course in Tuscaloosa.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Katie Muey

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2013) – Each week during the season, members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.” The 11th player to be featured is junior libero Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.).


Football

ETSU to host major football announcement Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host a major football announcement at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 inside the Millennium Center ballroom.


Volleyball

Volleyball to hold “Fan Appreciation Day” Saturday against JU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team will hold “Fan Appreciation Day” this Saturday when the Bucs host Jacksonville in a possible showdown for the Atlantic Sun regular season championship. First-serve is set for 3 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball tops Mountaineers, 81-72, in Boone

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 12, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team topped the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 81-72, behind 17 points from both Cara Bowling (Elizabethton, Tenn.) and Chandler Christopher (Greeneville, Tenn.) on Tuesday evening inside the Holmes Center on the ASU campus.


Men's Basketball

Morehead State dominates the paint in 71-63 win over ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2013) – Despite a 17-0 offensive run in the first half and leading midway through the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to hold off Morehead State as the Eagles crashed the Buccaneers’ home opener with 71-63 victory Tuesday evening.


Men's Soccer

Captains, Coulter and Hodges, win yearly A-Sun awards

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 12, 2013) – Capping a regular season marked by historic defensive performances, ETSU Men’s Soccer defensive catalysts Ryan Coulter (Dublin, Ireland) and Nate Hodges (Meridian, Miss.) have been named Atlantic Sun Goalkeeper of the Year and Defender of the Year, respectively.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball on the road again Tuesday at App State

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 11, 2013) – Following a tough overtime loss to begin the season this past Friday evening in Memphis, the ETSU women’s basketball team will look to right the ship against regional rival Appalachian State on Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. inside the Holmes Center.


Men's Soccer

Coulter, Ibsen receive Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 11, 2013) – Continuing ETSU Soccer’s tradition of success both on the field and in the classroom, senior goalkeeper Ryan Coulter (Dublin, Ireland) and sophomore defender Kristoffer Ibsen (Aalborg, Denmark) have been named to the Academic All-Atlantic Sun Conference Team.


Volleyball

Devine, Wiley pick up A-Sun weekly honors

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 11, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team continues reeling in weekly honors.


Men's Basketball

Bucs to open home schedule Tuesday night vs. Morehead State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2013) – Coming off an encouraging debut at Charlotte on Friday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will open the home portion of its 2013-14 schedule Tuesday night as the Buccaneers host Morehead State inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Chase, Palmer land on A-Sun All-Academic team

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 11, 2013) – ETSU junior Adam Chase (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named A-Sun Men's Cross Country Scholar-Athlete of the Year, while junior Jessica Palmer (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) was named to the A-Sun Women's Cross Country All-Academic team.


Women's Tennis

Choo caps fall season with win at Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2013) - One day after picking up a win over college tennis' 35th-ranked player, Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) capped her fall season with another win, coming from behind to win a thrilling match at the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic.


Volleyball

ETSU continues winning ways with four-set win over NKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2013) – Coming off such an emotional win Friday night, the ETSU volleyball team displayed the confidence and passion to pull out another victory, as the Bucs continued their winning ways with a four-set win (27-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-16) over Northern Kentucky on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Tennis

Choo gets marquee win over nationally-ranked opponent

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2013) - In the team's final weekend of fall play, junior Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) gave the ETSU women's tennis squad a premiere win to build upon heading into spring competition.


Volleyball

Bucs battle back; bounce Bisons in five

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2013) – The “Cardiac Bucs” were at it again.


Women's Tennis

Bucs conclude first day of Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2013) - Ana Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela) and Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) wrapped up Day 1 of the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Friday, with the pair getting mixed results in doubles play, as well as individual play.


Men's Basketball

KGG’s career high not enough in 80-75 loss to Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2013) – Senior forward Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard (Georgetown, S.C.) scored a career-high 31 points, but senior post Lukas Poderis (Port Richey, Fla.) missed a potential game-tying free throw with seven seconds left in regulation, as Charlotte held off ETSU, 80-75.


Women's Basketball

Bucs battle, but fall in overtime at Memphis, 77-74

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2013) – In a highly-competitive and energized contest, the ETSU Buccaneers and the Memphis Tigers needed an extra five minutes to decide the winner as UM held off a late ETSU run in overtime to top the Blue and Gold, 77-74, inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse.


Volleyball

Volleyball gears up for critical four-match homestand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2013) – Coming off back-to-back five-set road wins, the ETSU volleyball team gears up for a critical four-match homestand, which begins this weekend inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis prepares for final weekend of fall season

ATHENS, Ga., and LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2013) – The ETSU tennis teams will head south to wrap up their fall campaigns this weekend as the men’s team travels to Athens, Ga., to take part in the UGA Fall Scramble, while the women’s squad heads to Lakewood Ranch, Fla., for the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic.


Women's Basketball

Women's basketball to begin regular season Friday at Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will begin the 2013-14 regular season with a trip across the state to Memphis to take on the Memphis Tigers on Friday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men set for opener at Charlotte; pregame rally planned

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2013) – After months of preparation and preseason workouts, the ETSU men’s basketball team will launch its 2013-14 season Friday evening, heading on the road to take on Conference USA foe Charlotte.


Men's Golf

ETSU concludes play at Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 6, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up its fall season by finishing tied for 10th at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational on Wednesday from the Makai Golf Club at Princeville.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Jessica Schafer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Men's Soccer

Geno’s golden goal lifts Bucs over regionally-ranked Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 5, 2013) – A 99th-minute header by senior David Geno (Kingsport, Tenn.) gave the ETSU men’s soccer team a 3-2 road win over SoCon regular season champion Wofford Tuesday night, extending the Bucs’ unbeaten streak to three matches. The contest was the final match of the regular season for ETSU.


Men's Golf

Gradecki leads Bucs at Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 5, 2013) – Freshman Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) fired a 3-under 69 and led the ETSU men’s golf team in the second of the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational on Tuesday from the Makai Golf Club at Princeville.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball, ETSU News

ETSU athletics announces new Nike apparel deal

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has reached a new agreement with Nike to become the official apparel provider for Buccaneer athletics.


Volleyball

BucWild, Fox’s Pizza to Hold Special Promos Friday at Volleyball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2013) – BucWild and Fox’s Pizza will hold special promotions Friday night at Brooks Gym when ETSU volleyball hosts Lipscomb in a battle for first-place in the Atlantic Sun standings.


Men's Golf

Bucs off to strong start at Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 4, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team got off to a strong start in the first round of the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational on Monday from the Makai Golf Club at Princeville.


Volleyball

Hardy tabbed A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 4, 2013) – After breaking the Atlantic Sun blocks record, ETSU junior middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) earned her second Defensive Player of the Week honor of the season as the league office announced its weekly awards on Monday.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf wraps up fall season this week in Hawaii

KAUAI, Hawaii. (Nov. 3, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team wraps up its fall season this week as the Bucs gear up for the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational, which begins Monday from the Makai Golf Club at Princeville.


Men's Tennis

Yllera paces Bucs at Winthrop Invitational

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Nov. 3, 2013) – Following a two and a half week layoff, the ETSU men’s tennis team showed no signs of rust, with each player advancing to at least the quarterfinals of his respective flight in the Winthrop Invitational. Sebastian Yllera won two come-from-behind, three-set matches en route to making a singles flight finals appearance.


Men's Soccer

ETSU visits Wofford for regular season finale

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 4, 2013) – Having concluded conference play Saturday, Nov. 2 with a 0-0 draw versus Lipscomb, the ETSU men's soccer team will travel to Wofford Tuesday, Nov. 5 for the regular season finale.


Men's Soccer

Coulter breaks A-Sun shutouts record as Bucs tie Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) - The ETSU men's soccer team capped off conference play by recording its league-leading ninth shutout of the season, tying Lipscomb, 0-0. With the result, senior goalkeeper Ryan Coulter (Dublin, Ireland) became the Atlantic Sun's all-time leader for career shutouts.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Women runners-up, men third at A-Sun Championship

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) – The ETSU women’s cross country team tallied a second-place overall finish, while the men rounded out the top three overall at the 2013 Atlantic Sun Cross Country Championship Saturday morning at Vaughn’s Gap Course at Percy Warner Park in Nashville.


Volleyball

ETSU spoils Stetson’s Senior Day; Bucs outlast Hatters in five

DeLAND, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2013) – Less than 24 hours after defeating Florida Gulf Coast in five sets, the ETSU volleyball team was taken to the brink yet again.


Men's Basketball

Second half offensive storm lifts ETSU past Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) – The ETSU men’s basketball team used a 30-6 offensive run at the start of the second half to drop Mars Hill 119-83 on Homecoming Saturday in front of 3,208 fans at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

ETSU uses second half surge to throttle Shepherd, 116-82

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team battled back from a 55-51 deficit at the half and used a 16-2 run over the first six minutes of the second period to begin to pull away from the Shepherd Rams en route to a 116-82 exhibition win.


Football

Football alums, supporters return for Homecoming

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) – With the excitement of football’s return to ETSU continuing to grow, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics welcomed football supporters back to campus for a special “meet and greet” opportunity Saturday.


Volleyball

ETSU holds off FGCU's comeback to defeat Eagles in five

FT. MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2013) – Playing inside Alico Arena has been unpleasant for the ETSU volleyball team in the past, but the Blue and Gold bucked the trend Friday night, as the Bucs held off Florida Gulf Coast’s comeback to defeat the Eagles in five sets (25-19, 25-17, 17-25, 17-25, 15-4).


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's hoops set for Homecoming game versus Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2013) -- The ETSU men's basketball team will highlight Saturday's Homecoming festivities as the Buccaneers play their final exhibition game.


Men's Soccer

Bucs host Lipscomb Saturday for league finale, Senior Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2013) – Entering the weekend with a two-point lead for first place in the A-Sun, the ETSU men’s soccer team will conclude conference play Saturday as it hosts Lipscomb at 7:00 p.m. Prior to the match, ETSU will honor its outgoing senior class, the winningest class in program history.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins Ezell era Saturday against Shepherd

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will kickoff the 2013-14 season Saturday with an exhibition matchup versus Shepherd University at 1:30 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country gears up for conference meet Saturday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2013) – After four regular season meets this season, the year-long training comes to a head Saturday as the ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams will compete in the 2013 Atlantic Sun Championship at Vaughn's Gap Course at Percy Warner Park.


Men's Tennis

ETSU Men's Tennis to compete in Winthrop Invitational

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Oct. 31, 2013) - The ETSU men's tennis team will return to action this weekend as it takes part in the Winthrop Invitational in Rock Hill, S.C. The three-day tournament will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Winthrop's Memorial Courts and the Rock Hill Tennis Center.


Women's Soccer

Short, Pöltl receive All-Conference recognition

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 31, 2013) – Adding to ETSU’s postseason awards, Hannah Short (Bristol, England) and Jenny Pöltl (Steinberg-Dorfl, Austria) were named to the All-Atlantic Sun Second Team and All-Atlantic Sun Freshmen Team, respectively.


Volleyball

Bucs head back to Sunshine State this weekend

FT. MYERS AND DELAND, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2013) – Two weeks after playing in Jacksonville, the ETSU volleyball team returns to the Sunshine State as the Bucs take on Florida Gulf Coast and Stetson this weekend in Atlantic Sun Conference play.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil named Atlantic Sun Player of the Year

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 31, 2013) – After being named Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year in her first season at ETSU, midfielder Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) used a stellar sophomore campaign to win the 2013 Atlantic Sun Women’s Soccer Player of the Year award.


Men's Soccer

Bucs grab first place with decisive 4-1 win over USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2013) - The ETSU men's soccer team took control of first place in the Atlantic Sun standings after knotching a commanding 4-1 win over USC Upstate Wednesday night.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil earns spot on A-Sun Academic All-Conference Team

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 30, 2013) – Following a stellar sophomore campaign, reigning Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) has earned a spot on the Atlantic Sun Academic All-Conference First Team.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Ivey Rice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Men's Basketball

Rembert, Merriweather shine in win over Milligan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2013) – Junior guard Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) scored a game-high 33 points and freshman A.J. Merriweather (Jackson, Tenn.) finished with a spectacular stat line as the ETSU men’s basketball team raced away from neighboring Milligan.


Volleyball

Hardy breaks A-Sun block record; Bucs earn tournament berth

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team is taking over the Atlantic Sun record book.


Men's Soccer

ETSU returns home to host USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2013) – With just two regular season conference games remaining, the ETSU men's soccer team will look to improve its league standing as it hosts USC Upstate Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m. The Bucs are currently tied with Lipscomb for third place in the Atlantic Sun.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Bucs begin 2013-14 with a bang at Bluenanza 2.0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2013) – Approximately 1,500 fans were on hand Monday evening for fun, festivities and fireworks to help usher in the 2013-14 ETSU basketball season at Bluenanza 2.0 presented by Johnson City Honda on the quad in front of Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men set to open season Tuesday with Milligan exhibition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2013) -- Fans of ETSU men's basketball will get their first look at the 2013-14 version of the Buccaneers Tuesday night, as the team takes on Milligan College in an exhibition matchup at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Golf

ETSU women post solid third-place finish at Palmetto

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2013) – The ETSU women’s golf team wrapped up a highly successful fall campaign on Monday, finishing third on the team leaderboard in the Palmetto Intercollegiate at the Turtle Point Golf Course.


Volleyball

Volleyball wraps up homestand Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2013) – Coming off its sweep over USC Upstate, the ETSU volleyball team wraps up its three-match homestand as the Bucs host Kennesaw State Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym. Game time is set for 6 p.m.


Volleyball

Devine collects A-Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 28, 2013) – A week after breaking the all-time Atlantic Sun kills record, ETSU senior captain Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) landed her second Player of the Week honor of the season as the league office announced its weekly volleyball awards on Monday.


General News

Buccaneer Sports Network announces 2013-14 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2013) – The Buccaneer Sports Network is ready once again for another exciting year of broadcasting ETSU athletics in 2013-14, a season that will include numerous broadcasts on the radio, television and the web.


Women's Golf

Chin leads ETSU women on first day at Palmetto

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 27, 2013) – Carding a 2-under-par 70 during first round play Sunday in the Palmetto Intercollegiate, ETSU sophomore Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia) put herself into contention for the individual championship and currently stands fourth.


Women's Soccer

Heartbreaker in Highland Heights brings Bucs' season to a close

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2013) - A dramatic golden-goal, game-winner Sunday afternoon at Northern Kentucky closed the curtains on ETSU's 2013 campaign, leaving the Bucs on the outside of the conference tournament picture for the first time since 2009.


Women's Soccer

Bucs beat Bisons to take control of A-Sun tournament destiny

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2013) - Trailing Lipscomb by two points for the sixth and final bid to the upcoming Atlantic Sun league tournament, the Bucs handed the Bisons their first home loss since Sept. 9, picking up a 1-0 win along with sole possession of sixth place in the conference standings.


Volleyball

Hardy helps power Bucs to sweep over USC Upstate

OHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2013) – ETSU middle blocker Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) was one of many Buccaneers to help power the Blue and Gold to a sweep (25-21, 25-18, 25-22) over USC Upstate on Friday night inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

ETSU makes final push for conference tournament bid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2013) – Entering the final weekend of the regular season just two points shy of the sixth and final spot in the upcoming conference tournament, the ETSU women's soccer team will hit the road for a pair of crucial league match-ups against Lipscomb and Northern Kentucky.


Volleyball

Bucs continue homestand Friday night against USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team looks to extend its home win streak to 11 straight matches Friday night when the Bucs host USC Upstate inside Brooks Gym. First-serve is set for 7 p.m.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Meredith Hardy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Men's Soccer

Road unbeaten streak snapped as Bucs fall to Norse

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2013) - The ETSU men's soccer team suffered its first road loss in nearly two months, enduring a narrow 1-0 setback at Northern Kentucky Wednesday night. The match marked just the second conference loss of the season for the second-place Bucs.


Men's Golf

Pugh picks up another A-Sun Golfer of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 23, 2013) – For the second time this month, ETSU men’s golfer Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) received Atlantic Sun Golfer of the Week honors, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday.


Women's Cross Country

Hirko nets A-Sun Women’s Runner of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 23, 2013) – Following a team-leading performance this past weekend at the Blue Ridge Open in Boone, N.C., sophomore runner Katie Hirko (Oley, Pa.) has been named the Atlantic Sun Conference Women’s Runner of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday.


Volleyball

ETSU extends home win streak to 10; Bucs down Mercer in four

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2013) – On a night when the ETSU volleyball team was challenged in more ways than one, the Bucs still managed to take down a scrappy Mercer club.


Men's Soccer

ETSU looks to extend six-match road unbeaten streak

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2013) - The ETSU men's soccer team will look to extend its program-best six-match road unbeaten streak when it takes on Northern Kentucky Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. inside NKU Stadium.


Men's Soccer

Former ETSU standout Schoenfeld scores first MLS goal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 22, 2013) - Just three years ago, Aaron Schoenfeld (Knoxville, Tenn.) helped lead ETSU to a program-record 15 wins and its first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Saturday, Oct. 19, the former ETSU standout scored the first goal of his professional career.


Football

Torbush, Fulmer to highlight Nov. 2 meet and greet

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that head football coach Carl Torbush will be joined by ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland and consultant Phillip Fulmer at a special “meet and greet” on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. until noon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center’s east auxiliary gym.


Volleyball

Volleyball opens homestand Tuesday against Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team opens a three-match homestand Tuesday night when the Bucs host Mercer at 6 p.m., inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf wraps up play at U.S. Collegiate Championship

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 20, 2013) – For the third straight tournament, ETSU junior golfer Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) posted a top-10 finish as the Bucs wrapped up play at the United States Collegiate Championship on Sunday afternoon from The Golf Club of Georgia – Lakeside Course.


Women's Tennis

Choo and Gerbasi’s ITA Regionals run comes to a close

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2013)Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) and Anna Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela) demonstrated why the tandem was ranked No. 51 in the ITA’s preseason rankings, advancing to the finals of the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships back draw Sunday.


Women's Soccer

Tough luck continues for Bucs in home finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2013) – Over the past four seasons, the ETSU women’s soccer team has won 72 percent of its contests at Summers-Taylor Stadium; however, the Bucs were unable to come away with a positive result in their home finale Sunday afternoon, falling to Jacksonville, 3-0.


Men's Soccer

Bucs take possession of second place with win at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2013) – A 500-mile bus ride and 90 minutes of quality soccer earned the ETSU men’s soccer team its fourth conference win of the season, along with sole possession of second place in the Atlantic Sun standings.


Women's Tennis

Choo, Gerbasi advance to Round of 32 in ITA singles play

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2013) – The doubles tandem of Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) and Anna Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela) found individual success in the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships Saturday, with each player advancing to Sunday’s Round of 32 in singles play.


Men's Golf

Pugh continues to guide Bucs at U.S. Collegiate Championship

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 19, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up second round play at the U.S. Collegiate Championship, and junior Buccaneer golfer Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) continued his strong play, carding a 1-under-par 71 on Saturday from The Golf Club of Georgia – Lakeside Course.


Volleyball

Devine breaks A-Sun kills record; Bucs rally past UNF

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2013) – On a day when Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) broke the all-time Atlantic Sun kills record, the ETSU volleyball team didn’t want the record-setting day to be overshadowed by a losing effort.


Volleyball

ETSU’s win streak snapped in The River City; Bucs fall to JU, 3-2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2013) – In a battle between the league’s top teams, Jacksonville snapped ETSU’s nine-match win streak as the Dolphins rallied past the Bucs in a hard-fought five-set showdown (19-25, 25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 13-15) Friday night inside Swisher Gym.


Women's Soccer

ETSU registers program-record 46 shots in draw with UNF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2013) - It is said that numbers never lie. However, they can certainly tell a story. Unleashing a program-record 46 shots, ETSU dominated play throughout its match versus UNF Friday night, but the Bucs were unable to find the go-ahead goal, being forced to settle for a 2-2 draw.


Men's Golf

Pugh, Gradecki pace Bucs in opening round of USCC

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 18, 2013) – Junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) fired a 3-under-par 69 and freshman Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) posted an even-par 72, as the ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up first round play at the United States Collegiate Championship on Friday from The Golf Club of Georgia – Lakeside Course.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country notches a pair of top-five finishes in Boone

BOONE, N.C. (Oct 18, 2013) – Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams recorded fifth-place overall team finishes Friday afternoon in the Blue Ridge Open at State Farm Course on the Appalachian State University campus.


Men's Soccer

Second-place ETSU visits the River City for Saturday showdown

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2013) – The ETSU men’s soccer team will look to extend its five-match road unbeaten streak when it visits Jacksonville Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:00 p.m. With league play winding down, the Bucs enter the weekend in a second-place tie with Lipscomb, while Jacksonville sits in third.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Welcome the basketball season with revamped Bluenanza 2.0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will officially welcome the 2013-14 basketball season with a newly revamped and re-energized Bluenanza event on Oct. 28 beginning at 7 p.m. on the new quad area located in front of Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

Bucs host North Florida, Jacksonville in crucial homestand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2013) – Looking to snap a two-game loss streak, the ETSU women’s soccer team will be in action Friday and Sunday, hosting North Florida and Jacksonville, respectively. Only the top six teams will advance to the league tournament, and the Bucs currently sit in seventh place.


Women's Basketball

ETSU picked fifth; Mitchell named preseason all-league

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2013) – The ETSU women’s basketball team was picked in a tie for fifth place in a preseason conference poll while senior Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) garnered preseason First Team All A-Sun honors, the league office announced Thursday.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country to compete Friday at Blue Ridge Open

BOONE, N.C. (Oct. 17, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams will continue preparation for the upcoming Atlantic Sun Championship by heading east to Boone, N.C. to run in the Blue Ridge Open at State Farm Course at Appalachian State University on Friday, Oct. 18.


Volleyball

Bucs Sail into Sunshine State this Weekend

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2013) – Following its brief two-match homestand, the ETSU volleyball team hits the road this weekend as the Bucs sail into the Sunshine State to take on Jacksonville and North Florida in Atlantic Sun Conference play.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf heads to Georgia for U.S. Collegiate Championship

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Bucs gear up for the U.S. Collegiate Championship, which begins Friday at The Golf Club of Georgia – Lakeside Course.


Women's Tennis

Choo, Gerbasi head to Memphis for ITA Regionals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2013)Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) and Ana Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela) will compete in the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships in Memphis, Tenn., this weekend. The duo will be one of just five ranked teams participating in the tournament.


Men's Soccer

Fubara named one of ten finalists for Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Oct. 16, 2013) – Emerging from a pool of some of the nation’s most outstanding student-athletes, ETSU senior midfielder Itode Fubara (Ogbema, Nigeria) has been selected as one of ten finalists for the Senior CLASS Award.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball to host alumni reception on Nov. 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2013) – As part of the 2013 ETSU Homecoming Weekend, the women’s basketball program is inviting all former women’s basketball Buccaneers to an alumni reception on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Johnson City Country Club.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Renzey Rice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Football

ETSU football to host special Homecoming event Nov. 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2013) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Monday plans for a special “meet and greet” opportunity for former alumni and football supporters during Homecoming Weekend 2013.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, General News

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Volleyball

Hardy picks up A-Sun Player of the Week honors

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 14, 2013) – Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) played a vital role in helping ETSU extend its winning streak this past weekend, and the Buccaneer middle blocker was rewarded for her strong efforts by receiving Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors on Monday.


Men's Tennis

Biosca’s valiant run ends in ITA quarterfinals

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2013) – A quarterfinal loss brought ETSU freshman David Biosca’s valiant run in the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships to an end Monday, but the first-year Buccaneer turned more than a few heads while pacing ETSU in the national tournament.


Men's Golf

Bucs finish fourth at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team finished fourth and junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) tied for eighth as the final round of the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate concluded Sunday afternoon at the Blackthorn Club.


Men's Tennis

Biosca prevails in three-set thriller, advances to ITA quarterfinals

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2013) – ETSU’s David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) looked more like a seasoned veteran than a true freshman Sunday, rallying from one set down to pull off a thrilling three-set victory to earn a spot in the singles quarterfinals of the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regionals.


Men's Soccer

Bucs blank Stetson, pick up third conference win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2013) – Five different Buccaneers recorded points en route to ETSU notching a commanding 3-0 win over Stetson Sunday. With the result, senior goalkeeper Ryan Coulter (Dublin, Ireland) tied an 18-year Atlantic Sun record for most career shutouts with 23.


Women's Soccer

Offense stalls as ETSU loses to Stetson

DeLAND, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2013) – Achieving a feat that only a select few teams have accomplished, Stetson was able to hold ETSU’s high-scoring offense in check Sunday afternoon, handing the Buccaneers their second consecutive loss.


Men's Tennis

Biosca advances to Round of 16 at ITA Regionals

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2013) – ETSU freshman David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) earned a pair of singles victories Saturday in the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regionals, emerging from a field of more than 100 players to advance to the tournament's Round of 16.


Men's Golf

ETSU in contention at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2013) – Despite seeing its seven-shot lead evaporate on Saturday, the ETSU men’s golf team is still in contention following second round play at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at Blackthorn Club.


Volleyball

Volleyball remains red-hot as Bucs defeat FGCU in three

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2013) – The Florida Gulf Coast volleyball team may have been the preseason favorite in the Atlantic Sun Conference, but ETSU is making a strong push to prove the voters wrong.


General News

ETSU coaches “meet and greet” fans at Dick’s Sporting Goods

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct 12, 2013) – Select ETSU head coaches participated in a “meet and greet” with Buccaneers’ fans Saturday afternoon at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Johnson City Mall.


Women's Tennis

Bucs sweep ETSU Fall Invite, look ahead to regionals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2013) – The ETSU women’s tennis team did not drop a single set en route to sweeping the ETSU Fall Invite, knocking off King University and Lincoln Memorial University.


Men's Tennis

Three ETSU players advance at ITA Regionals

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2013) – The ETSU men’s tennis enjoyed a successful opening day in the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship in Knoxville, Tenn., sending three players to Saturday’s Round of 64 for singles.


Men's Soccer

Late FGCU penalty kick bites Bucs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2013) – The ETSU men’s soccer team carried a 1-0 lead into the final seven minutes of Friday night’s match; however, a late penalty kick sparked Florida Gulf Coast, allowing the Eagles to escape Johnson City with a narrow 2-1, overtime win.


Women's Soccer

ETSU falls short on the road, loses to FGCU, 2-1

FORT MEYERS, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2013) – The ETSU women’s soccer team struck first, with sophomore Hannah Short (Bristol, England) scoring a 37th-minute goal, but the Buccaneers were unable to hold the lead, falling on the road to first-place Florida Gulf Coast, 2-1.


Volleyball

ETSU remains perfect vs. Stetson; Bucs move win streak to eight

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team has never lost to Stetson and the Bucs kept the streak intact Friday night.


Men's Golf

Bucs lead after first round at BOT Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2013)Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) summed it up best.


Men's Soccer

ETSU hosts Florida Gulf Coast to settle first-place tie

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2013) – The ETSU men’s soccer team will look to extend its three-match unbeaten streak when it hosts Florida Gulf Coast Friday, Oct. 11, and Stetson Sunday, Oct. 13. ETSU and FGCU will enter Friday’s match tied for first place in the Atlantic Sun standings.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis set to host ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2013) – After spending the first part of its fall season on the road, the ETSU women’s tennis team will return to the friendly confines of the Buddy Hartsell Courts at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex this weekend when it hosts the ETSU Invitational.


Men's Tennis

Bucs head to Knoxville for ITA Regionals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2013) – The ETSU men’s tennis team will continue its fall campaign this weekend, taking part in the USTA/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship in Knoxville, Tenn.


Men's Golf

Bucs to host Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate this weekend

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2013) – Coming off its first fall tournament win of the season, the ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Bucs host the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate at Blackthorn Club.


Volleyball

Volleyball returns home to host Stetson, FGCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2013) – For the first time since defeating Furman on Sept. 3, the ETSU volleyball team returns to Brooks Gym this weekend as the Bucs host Stetson Friday at 6 p.m. and Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday at 3 p.m.


Women's Soccer

ETSU hits the road to face Florida Gulf Coast, Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2013) – The ETSU women’s soccer team will continue its conference campaign with a long journey to the Sunshine State to take on Florida Gulf Coast and Stetson Friday and Sunday, respectively.


Women's Basketball

Mitchell named preseason All A-Sun by College Sports Madness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2013) – ETSU senior forward Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) earned a spot on the preseason All-Atlantic Sun First Team by College Sports Madness.


Volleyball

ETSU Announces Tailgate Event for Saturday’s Volleyball Match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team returns to Brooks Gym for the first time in over a month this weekend as the Bucs host Stetson on Friday (6 p.m.) and Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday (3 p.m.).


Women's Golf

ETSU’s Chin named A-Sun Golfer of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 9, 2013) – Following a first round score of 5-under-par 67 and helping lead the ETSU women’s golf team to its first tournament victory of the season, sophomore Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia) was named the A-Sun Conference Golfer of the Week.


Baseball

Baseball announces game times for Blue-White World Series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2013) – The ETSU baseball team wraps up its fall season this weekend as the Bucs hold their annual Blue-White World Series.


Women's Cross Country

Hirko honored as A-Sun Women’s Runner of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 9, 2013) – After a solid performance at the Greater Louisville Classic, sophomore ETSU runner Katie Hirko (Oley, Pa.) has been tabbed the Atlantic Sun Conference Women’s Runner of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday.


Men's Basketball

Sellout crowd enjoys ETSU’s inaugural Holding Court event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2013) – A capacity crowd of over 200 people packed the Carnegie Hotel’s Grand Soldiers Ballroom Tuesday night to take part in the inaugural “Holding Court” preseason basketball event featuring ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf finishes strong to win Wolfpack Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2013) – Entering the day three shots back of UNC Greensboro, the ETSU men’s golf team made a move midway through the final round to surpass the Spartans and win the Wolfpack Intercollegiate by 11 strokes on Tuesday afternoon from the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.


Women's Golf

ETSU women’s golf captures Lady Pirate championship

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2013) – What has already been a successful fall season only keeps getting better for the ETSU women’s golf team.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Bethany Gesell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Baseball, Football, Women's Basketball, General News

“Meet and Greet” slated for Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2013) – A number of ETSU coaches will be on hand Saturday, Oct. 12, for a “meet and greet” from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Johnson City Mall. Participating fans will be in the running for a $50 gift certificate given away at the top of each hour as well as other giveaways throughout.


Men's Golf

Pugh’s ace caps off solid day for Bucs in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 7, 2013) – Junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) capped off a strong showing for the ETSU men’s golf team on Monday, as the Buccaneer golfer registered a hole-in-one on his second-to-last hole...


Women's Golf

ETSU women lead after first day at Lady Pirate Intercollegiate

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 7, 2013) – Posting a first round team score of even-par 288, the ETSU women’s golf team started at the top of the leaderboard Monday in the Lady Pirate Intercollegiate at the Greenville Country Club.


Men's Soccer

Coulter nears A-Sun record, wins defensive POTW award

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2013) – After helping ETSU to an unbeaten weekend in conference play, senior goalkeeper Ryan Coulter (Dublin, Ireland) was named Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil named A-Sun Women’s Soccer POTW

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2013) – Sophomore midfielder Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria), the nation’s leader for assists per game (1.10), earned Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors following a five-point performance over the weekend.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Buccaneer tennis teams conclude Clemson, Virginia tournaments

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., and CLEMSON, S.C. (Oct. 6, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s tennis teams wrapped up play in the UVa Fall Classic and Duckworth Fall Classic Sunday, with each team gaining valuable experience.


Men's Soccer

ETSU records third straight shutout in win at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 6, 2013) – The ETSU men’s soccer team capped off an unbeaten weekend with a 2-0 win at Mercer Sunday afternoon. The victory marked the Bucs’ third consecutive shutout and moved ETSU into a first-place tie with Florida Gulf Coast in the Atlantic Sun standings.


Women's Soccer

Bucs return to winning ways, blank Kennesaw State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2013) – The ETSU women’s soccer team wasted little time in getting back in the win column, shutting out Kennesaw State, 2-0, Sunday afternoon to clinch its fifth win in the past seven tries.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf gears up for Wolfpack Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 6, 2013) – For the second straight week, the ETSU men’s golf team will be in action as the Bucs gear up for the Wolfpack Intercollegiate, beginning Monday morning from the Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State.


Volleyball

Volleyball takes down Lipscomb in five-set thriller

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2013) – Over the years, ETSU and Lipscomb have built a respected rivalry and another chapter was added to it on Saturday in the Music City.


Men's Tennis

ETSU continues winning weekend at UVa Fall Classic

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Oct. 5, 2013) – The ETSU men’s tennis team continued its winning weekend at the UVa Fall Classic Saturday, with the Buccaneers winning a doubles flight title in addition to sending three players to singles flight finals.


Women's Tennis

Dahbi advances to singles flight final at Clemson

CLEMSON, S.C. (Oct. 5, 2013) - Salma Dahbi paced the ETSU women's tennis team Saturday at the Duckworth Fall College Classic in Clemson, S.C., advancing to a singles flight title match.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country competes at Greater Louisville Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 5, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams got back into action Saturday morning with a ninth-place finish for the men and a 27th-place finish for the women at the 12th annual Greater Louisville Classic at the E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Ky.


Men's Soccer

Bucs shut down North Florida for conference-opening road win

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2013) – The ETSU men’s soccer team recorded its conference-best sixth shutout of the season Friday night, picking up a 1-0 road win at North Florida in the team's conference opener.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Bucs wrap up day one of Virginia, Clemson tournaments

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., and CLEMSON, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2013) – Both ETSU tennis teams were in action Friday, with the men’s team sending several players to flight semifinals in the UVa Fall Classic, while the women’s team won a flight final in the Duckworth Fall College Classic.


Women's Soccer

ETSU falls short as Mercer rallies late

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2013) – A face-off between the top two scoring offenses in the Atlantic Sun did not disappoint Friday night, however, ETSU fell just short, 3-2, following a late Mercer rally.


Volleyball

ETSU fights its way to sixth straight win at NKU

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2013) – Not even an eight-day layoff can cool off the ETSU volleyball team.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country back in action Saturday in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2013) – Following a week off from competition last week, the ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 5, in the 12th annual Greater Louisville Classic at the E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Ky.


Women's Soccer

ETSU hosts Mercer in battle of top A-Sun scoring offenses

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2013) – Less than one week removed from a record-setting scoring performance in its conference opener, the ETSU women’s soccer team will look to continue its winning ways as it hosts Mercer Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:00 p.m. inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis continues fall slate at Virginia, Clemson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s tennis teams will continue fall play this weekend as the men’s squad competes in the UVa Fall Invite in Charlottesville, Va., while the women’s team plays in the Clemson Invitational in Clemson, S.C.


Men's Soccer

Bucs open league play with highest RPI in A-Sun

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2013) – After wrapping up a challenging non-conference schedule, the ETSU men’s soccer team will open league play at North Florida Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:00 p.m. The Buccaneers were the lone Atlantic Sun team to crack the Top 50 in the NCAA’s most recent RPI rankings.


Men's Basketball

ETSU announces sellout crowd for Holding Court event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday afternoon that the “Holding Court” preseason basketball event scheduled for Oct. 8, inside the Carnegie Hotel is sold out.


Volleyball

Bucs wrap up road swing this weekend

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team wraps up its 13-match road swing this weekend as the Bucs travel to take on Northern Kentucky and Lipscomb.


Baseball

Baseball Fall Update #3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2013) – The ETSU baseball fall season is in full swing and below are some of the top performances from this past weekend’s Blue-White scrimmages.


Women's Soccer

Peterson receives first ever State of Franklin Bank award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2013) – ETSU women’s soccer player Summer Peterson (Lorton, Va.) has been selected as the first ever recipient of the State of Franklin Bank/ETSU Community Service Student-Athlete of the Month, an award recognizing the exemplary community service efforts of ETSU student-athletes.


Women's Golf

ETSU women earn record ranking, Wahl named POTW

WEST POINT, Miss. (Oct. 2, 2013) – There was plenty of good news surrounding the ETSU women’s golf team on Wednesday, as the Buccaneers garnered their highest national ranking in school history and junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) was named the Atlantic Sun Golfer of the Week.


Men's Golf

Pugh named A-Sun Golfer of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 2, 2013) – After posting a top-10 finish at the Jack Nicklaus Invitational earlier in the week, ETSU junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) received Atlantic Sun Golfer of the Week honors, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Khadijah Wiley

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Men's Tennis

Nunez and Ribeiro advance to third round of ITA qualifiers

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 1, 2013) – Both of ETSU’s doubles teams enjoyed a solid day of competition Tuesday, as Diego Nunez and Rogerio Ribeiro advanced to the third round of the 2013 ITA All-American Championships qualifiers.


Women's Golf

Bucs on the move in second round at Old Waverly

WEST POINT, Miss. (Oct. 1, 2013) – Posting four solid scores and placing two players in the Top 10 individually, the ETSU women’s golf team moved from eighth place to fifth place during second round action Tuesday in the Old Waverly Bulldog Invitational at the Old Waverly Golf Club.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball officially begins preseason practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2013) – Under first-year head coach Brittney Ezell, the ETSU women’s basketball team officially kicked off preseason practice Monday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.


Men's Tennis

Four Buccaneers to compete in ITA All-American qualifiers

TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 30, 2013) – Four ETSU men’s tennis players will compete in the qualifiers of the 2013 ITA All-American Championships Tuesday, Oct. 1.


Women's Golf

Wahl, Evans lead ETSU effort in first round at Old Waverly

WEST POINT, Miss. (Sept. 30, 2013) – Senior Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) and junior Gabriella Wahl (Heidenheim, Germany) carded scores of even-par 72 to tie for eighth place and lead the ETSU women’s golf team during first round play Monday in the Old Waverly Bulldog Invitational.


Men's Golf

Bucs finish seventh at Jack Nicklaus Invitational

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 30, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team placed seventh, while junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) posted a top-10 finish as the Buccaneers wrapped up play at the Jack Nicklaus Invitational Monday afternoon at The Ohio State University Golf Club’s Scarlet Course.


Men's Soccer

Woodruff garners A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week honors

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2013) – After helping anchor an injury-depleted lineup over the weekend, senior defender Blaike Woodruff (Georgetown, Texas) was named Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week.


Men's Tennis

Ribeiro advances to final round of ITA pre-qualifiers

TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 29, 2013) - After picking up a pair of wins Sunday, Rogerio Ribeiro is one step closer to advancing to the qualifying round of the premier tennis tournament of the fall, the ITA All-American Championships.


Men's Tennis

Pabon and Yllera win doubles flight at UTC Fall Invite

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2013) - Ricardo Pabon and Sebastian Yllera capped off the UTC Fall Invite by winning the No. 1 doubles flight.


Men's Soccer

Bucs tie Radford in non-conference finale

RADFORD, Va. (Sept. 29, 2013) - In its final non-conference match of the season, ETSU played to a scoreless draw against Radford Sunday night at Cupp Stadium.


Men's Golf

Pugh paces Bucs at Jack Nicklaus Invitational

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 29, 2013) – Junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) paced the ETSU men’s golf team on Sunday at the Jack Nicklaus Invitational, which is held at The Ohio State University Golf Club’s Scarlet Course.


Women's Tennis

Brumit wins singles flight at Wake Forest Invitational

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 29, 2013) - Junior Jessica Brumit (Elizabethton, Tenn.) capped a solid weekend at the Wake Forest Invitational Sunday with a win in the final round of the E singles flight.


Women's Soccer

Bucs open league play with dominant 7-1 win over USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2013) - The ETSU women's soccer set a program record for most goals in an Atlantic Sun contest en route to cruising past USC Upstate, 7-1, Saturday night in the team's league opener.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU doubles teams thrive in second day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. and WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 28, 2013) - The ETSU men's and women's tennis teams enjoyed solid performances in their respective doubles flights during the second day of the UTC Fall Invite and Wake Forest Invitational.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf heads to Columbus for Jack Nicklaus Invitational

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 28, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Bucs head to Columbus for the Jack Nicklaus Invitational.


Men's Soccer

ETSU looks to get back on track at Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2013) – The ETSU men’s soccer team is looking to get back on track when it visits Radford Sunday, Sept. 29 at 6:00 p.m. The Buccaneers are in the midst of a two-game loss streak, the program’s first such streak in more than a year.


Women's Soccer

Bucs host USC Upstate to kick off conference play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2013) – The ETSU women’s soccer will look to remain unbeaten versus USC Upstate when it hosts the Spartans Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:00 p.m. The match will mark the start of Atlantic Sun play for both teams.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Tennis teams wrap up day one in Chattanooga, Winston-Salem

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., and WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 27, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s tennis teams completed the first day of play in their respective tournaments Friday. The men’s team is competing in the UTC Fall Invite, while the women’s team is participating in the Wake Forest Invitational.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s hoops officially opens preseason practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2013) – With recent changes to the NCAA regulations regarding preseason basketball practice, the ETSU men’s basketball team opened official workouts Friday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


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

Stamps selected as new sprints and hurdles coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2013) – ETSU Director of Track & Field/Cross Country George Watts announced Friday the addition of Hassaan Stamps as the new sprints and hurdles coach for the Buccaneers’ track & field program.


Volleyball

Volleyball rolls to fifth straight win at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 26, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team added to its win streak on Thursday night as the Bucs cruised to a convincing three-set victory (25-21, 25-11, 25-13) over USC Upstate inside the Hodge Center.


Men's Soccer

Late-game magic not enough, Bucs fall to Appalachian State

BOONE, N.C. (Sept. 26, 2013) – Despite a game-tying goal by senior Nate Hodges with 30 seconds remaining in regulation, ETSU fell short Thursday night, losing to rival Appalachian State, 2-1.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Buccaneer tennis teams look to continue success

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2013) – Both ETSU tennis teams will be in action this weekend, with four members of the men’s team competing in the 2013 ITA Men’s All-American Championships, the remainder of the men’s team competing in the UTC Fall Invite, and the unbeaten women’s team participating in the Wake Forest Invitational.


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

Watts announces dates for Niswonger Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2013) – The 36th annual Niswonger Foundation Track & Field Invitational will take place Jan. 17-18, 2014 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on the David E. Walker Track and Gentry Field, ETSU Director of Track & Field/Cross Country George Watts announced Thursday.


Women's Golf

ETSU women wrap up Golfweek Challenge in fourth place

WOLCOTT, Colo. (Sept. 25, 2013) – Following three straight days of strong performances, the ETSU women’s golf team left the Red Sky Golf Club and the Golfweek Conference Challenge even more encouraged about the prospects for the upcoming season.


Men's Soccer

Bucs host Appalachian State Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2013) – Nearly a week removed from the program’s worst loss since 2010, the ETSU men’s soccer team is looking to get back on track as it hosts regional rival Appalachian State Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m.


Volleyball

Bucs look to continue winning ways Thursday at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 25, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team looks to extend on its winning streak Thursday night when the Bucs head to Spartanburg for an Atlantic Sun clash with USC Upstate. Game time is set for 6 p.m., inside the Hodge Center.


Baseball

Taylor, Chesney, Freeman highlight Bucs in fall scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2013) – Senior two-way player Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) continued with his strong efforts this past weekend on the diamond in the ETSU Blue-White scrimmages.


Men's Cross Country

Chase chosen as A-Sun Men’s Runner of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 25, 2013) – ETSU junior Adam Chase (Kingsport, Tenn.) has been named Atlantic Sun Men’s Runner of the Week after his performance Friday at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational, the league office announced Wednesday.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Briana Allmon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Women's Golf

ETSU women thrive amid media hype at Golfweek event

WOLCOTT, Colo. (Sept. 24, 2013) – Having received a great deal of national attention via an article on Golfweek.com earlier in the day, the ETSU women’s golf team proved worthy of the hype Tuesday afternoon at the Golfweek Conference Challenge.


Women's Golf

Consistent play powers ETSU women at Golfweek Challenge

WOLCOTT, Colo. (Sept. 23, 2013) – A trio of players led the way for the ETSU women’s golf team Monday, as the Buccaneers finished first round play in fifth place at the Golfweek Challenge hosted by the Red Sky Golf Club.


Volleyball

Hardy lands A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week honors

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 23, 2013) – Junior Meredith Hardy (Kingsport, Tenn.) helped the ETSU volleyball team get off to a perfect start in conference play over the weekend, and the league office recognized the Buccaneer middle blocker for her strong performances by naming her Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.


Women's Tennis

ETSU sweeps tournament for second straight weekend

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 22, 2013) – For the second consecutive weekend, the ETSU women’s tennis team captured a tournament championship. The Buccaneers enjoyed impressive individual and team performances en route to winning the USC Upstate Fall Classic Sunday.


Women's Soccer

ETSU falls short in non-conference finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2013) – Despite recording 19 shots, including three attempts that struck the crossbar, the ETSU women’s soccer team was unable to find the scoring column Sunday afternoon, suffering a narrow 1-0 setback to Tennessee Tech in the Buccaneers’ final non-conference game of the season.


Volleyball

ETSU defeats Kennesaw State; Bucs extend win streak to four

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 21, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team passed the test in its opening weekend of conference play.


Women's Tennis

Rain postpones day two of USC Upstate Fall Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2013) - Incliment weather caused officials to postpone the second day of competition of the USC Upstate Fall Classic. All singles and doubles flights will be played to completion Sunday, Sept. 22.


Women's Soccer

Bucs host Tennessee Tech Sunday for Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2013) – Riding a four-match unbeaten streak, ETSU will host Tennessee Tech at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. Prior to the match, the team will honor its outgoing senior class, the winningest class in program history.


Women's Soccer

ETSU players honored to be representing national teams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2013) – Three ETSU women’s soccer players have earned an opportunity that eludes most student athletes—the chance to represent their respective countries on a global stage.


Women's Tennis

Bucs sweep first day of USC Upstate Fall Classic

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 20, 2013) – The ETSU women’s tennis team did not drop a set during the first day of the USC Upstate Fall Classic, sending both doubles teams to the finals of the A flight and all four singles players to the quarterfinals of their respective flights.


Softball

ETSU Softball postpones Saturday’s games with Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2013) – Due to forecasted rain, ETSU Softball’s double-header versus Mars Hill, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, has been postponed indefinitely. A makeup date and time for the games will be finalized in the near future.


Men's Soccer

ETSU unable to slow Paladins' pace, loses to Furman, 5-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2013) – The ETSU men's soccer team suffered its first defeat in nearly a year, falling at home to regionally-ranked Furman, 5-0. Along with ending ETSU's home unbeaten streak of six matches, the loss snapped the Bucs' shutout streak of more than 440 minutes.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men earn first, women runners-up, at Virginia Tech Invite

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 20, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams competed strongly again including a first-place finish for the men and a runner-up standing for the women at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational Friday evening at the Virginia Tech Cross Country Course.


Volleyball

Bucs down Mercer; Devine becomes ETSU's winningest coach

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 20, 2013) – ETSU head volleyball coach Lindsey Devine became the all-time winningest coach in program history as the Bucs defeated Mercer, 3-1 (25-18, 25-14, 23-25, 25-13) on Friday night inside Hawkins Arena.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis prepares for second weekend of fall season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2013) - The ETSU men's tennis team will take part in the UVa Ranked Plus One Invitational in Charlottesville, Va., this weekend, while the women’s team will compete in the USC Upstate Fall Classic in Spartanburg, S.C.


Men's Soccer

Bucs host Furman, look to extend shutout streak

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2013) – Entering the weekend with the second-best goals against average in the nation, ETSU will look to build on its shutout streak of nearly 425 minutes when it hosts Furman Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m. The Buccaneers have not allowed a goal since Aug. 30.


Women's Soccer

ETSU shuts out Francis Marion, remains unbeaten at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2013) - The ETSU women's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to four matches with a 2-0 win over Francis Marion Thursday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Volleyball opens A-Sun play this weekend in Georgia

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 19, 2013) – In the midst of its 13-match road swing, the ETSU volleyball team opens Atlantic Sun Conference play this weekend in Georgia.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU to run Friday at Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 19, 2013) – After a successful start to the season last week at the Commodore Classic, the ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams will try to keep the momentum going with a trip to Blacksburg, Va. to participate in the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Virginia Tech Cross Country Course.


Women's Soccer

Bucs host Francis Marion Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2013) – The ETSU women’s soccer team will look to extend its three-match unbeaten streak when it hosts Francis Marion Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m. The Bucs have allowed just one goal in the past three matches.


Baseball

Baseball releases scrimmage times for this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2013) – ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced game times for this weekend’s Blue-White scrimmages at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis, Men's Soccer

ETSU tennis and soccer teams hold first "10-S-4 Kix" event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2013) – In a collaborative effort, the ETSU men's tennis and men's soccer teams held the first ever “10-S-4 Kix” (Tennis for Kicks) event, welcoming a team from the Johnson City Parks & Recreational soccer league to the ETSU campus.


Women's Golf

ETSU’s Sian Evans named A-Sun Golfer of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 18, 2013) – The Atlantic Sun Conference office announced Wednesday that ETSU senior Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) has been named the league’s women’s golfer of the week.


Volleyball

"Getting to know" Megan Devine

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Women's Tennis

ETSU doubles team receives highest ranking in program history

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Sept. 15, 2013) – After going unbeaten in Atlantic Sun play as freshmen last season, sophomores Ana Gerbasi (Caracas, Venezuela) and Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) have earned the No. 51 national ranking in the ITA Women’s Preseason Doubles Rankings.


Men's Soccer

Coulter tabbed as TSWA Player of the Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2013) – Senior goalkeeper Ryan Coulter (Dublin, Ireland) earned Men’s Soccer Player of the Week accolades from the Tennessee Sportswriters Association after posting his third and fourth consecutive shutouts in goal for the Bucs.


Men's Basketball

Calipari, Few, Alford to participate in “Holding Court” event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it has confirmed a star-studded trio of current college head coaches that will be joining ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas during the program’s “Holding Court” event.


Baseball

Baseball wraps up first week of fall practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2013) – The ETSU baseball team wrapped up its first week of fall practice over the weekend by holding scrimmages on Friday and Sunday at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs wrap up play in Southern Intercollegiate Championships

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2013) – The ETSU men’s tennis team wrapped up play in the Southern Intercollegiate Championships Monday as its pair of doubles teams fell in the Division I flight semifinals.


Volleyball

Devine picks up A-Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2013) – For the third time in her career, ETSU senior outside hitter Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) received Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors, which was announced by the league office on Monday.


Men's Soccer

Coulter named Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 16, 2013) – After recording a pair of shutouts over the weekend, ETSU senior goalkeeper Ryan Coulter (Dublin, Ireland) has been named Atlantic Sun Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 9.


Men's Soccer

Bucs get historic win over No. 8 UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 15, 2013) – In its first ever meeting versus a Top 10 opponent, the ETSU men’s soccer team held No. 8 UAB and its top-ranked offense scoreless Sunday afternoon as the Buccaneers captured a 1-0 victory on the Blazers’ home pitch.


Men's Tennis

ETSU doubles teams advance to tournament semifinals

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 15, 2013) – Continuing a successful weekend of play, both ETSU doubles teams advanced to the Division I doubles flight semifinals of the Southern Intercollegiate Championships. ETSU represents two of the four doubles teams remaining in the flight.


Women's Soccer

ETSU ends road trip with 1-1 draw at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Sept. 13, 2013) – In line for a 1-0 win until the 68th minute, ETSU settled for a 1-1 draw at Western Carolina Sunday. Freshman Jenny Pöltl (Steinberg-Dorfl, Austria) scored her third goal of the season in the contest.


Men's Golf

Meronk leads ETSU at Tar Heel Intercollegiate

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2013) – Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) paced the ETSU men’s golf team in its fall opener as the Buccaneer sophomore finished tied for 11th at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate, which concluded Sunday afternoon at UNC Finley Golf Course.


Women's Golf

ETSU women finish with strong showing at Mary Fossum

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sept.15, 2013) – Posting the low team score of the day, the ETSU women’s golf team ultimately finished with a strong sixth-place showing Sunday in a very competitive, 15-team field in the Mary Fossum Invitational at the Forest Akers West Golf Course.


Women's Tennis

Bucs complete sweep of Elon Fall Invitational

ELON, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2013) – In its opening weekend of fall play, the ETSU women’s tennis team dominated the Elon Fall Invitational, dropping just one set en route to winning all five flights it competed in.


Volleyball

Rutledge named to Lady Vol Classic All-Tournament Team

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2013) – After averaging 11.86 assists and 1.36 digs in four matches this weekend at the Comcast Lady Vol Classic, ETSU junior setter Jamie Rutledge (Kingsport, Tenn.) received All-Tournament Team accolades, which was announced late Saturday night at the conclusion of the tournament.


Women's Tennis

ETSU remains unbeaten at Elon Fall Invitational

ELON, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2013) – After going unbeaten in the first day of the Elon Fall Invitational, the ETSU women’s tennis team did not miss a beat Saturday. In the tournament’s second day of competition, ETSU dropped just one set en route to advancing all four of its participants to the finals of their respective flights.


Men's Tennis

Bucs continue solid play, send two players to quarterfinals

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 14, 2013) – In the second day of the Southern Intercollegiate Championships, the ETSU men’s tennis team continued its solid play, with two Buccaneer players advancing to the quarterfinals of their respective singles flights.


Women's Golf

Evans leads way as ETSU women sit 7th at Mary Fossum

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sept.14, 2013) – ETSU senior Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) finished the day at 7-over-par 151 to tie for 19th individually and lead the Buccaneers during first and second round play Saturday in the Mary Fossum Invitational at the Forest Akers West Golf Course.


Men's Golf

ETSU in middle of the pack at Tar Heel Intercollegiate

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2013) – After the first two rounds at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate, the ETSU men’s golf team sits in the middle of the pack of the 14-team field from UNC Finley Golf Course.


Volleyball

Bucs defeat Lady Vols, 3-1; ETSU’s first win over UT in 34 years

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team closed out non-conference play with a bang, as the Buccaneers defeated Tennessee, 3-1 (31-29, 25-21, 21-25, 27-25), snapping a 19-match losing streak to the Lady Vols on Saturday afternoon inside Thompson-Boling Arena.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men take third, women ninth, at Commodore Classic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2013) – The ETSU cross country program kicked off the 2013 season on a positive note with a pair of top-10 finishes from both its men’s and women’s teams on Saturday in the Commodore Classic at Percy Warner Park in Nashville.


Men's Soccer

ETSU gets third consecutive shutout, ties Memphis

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 13, 2013) – For a third consecutive match, ETSU did not allow a goal, however, the Bucs were unable to find the scoring column, tying Memphis, 0-0, in double overtime in the opening match of the 16th Annual UAB “Soccer for a Cure” Classic.


Volleyball

Bucs bounce back by taking down Austin Peay, 3-1

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2013) – After playing without Atlantic Sun Player of the Year Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) in their 3-0 setback to Wichita State earlier in the day, the ETSU volleyball team bounced back into the win column by taking down in-state rival Austin Peay, 3-1...


Men's Tennis

Ribeiro beats nation's No. 4 ranked player as ETSU opens season

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 13, 2013) – The ETSU’s men’s tennis team opened the fall season Friday, picking up several wins, including sophomore Rogerio Ribeiro’s victory over Vanderbilt’s Ryan Lipman, who was ranked No. 4 in the 2013 ITA Preseason Men’s Singles Rankings.


Women's Tennis

Bucs enjoy successful first day of fall play

ELON, N.C. (Sept. 13, 2013) - The ETSU women’s tennis squad enjoyed a great deal of success in its first day of fall competition, with all four of the participants going unbeaten.


Women's Soccer

Bucs beat Alabama A&M in record-breaking fashion

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 13, 2013) – Sophomore midfielder Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) scored a pair of goals and dished out a program-record four assists as the Buccaneers extended their win streak to two games with a record-breaking 7-0 road victory over Alabama A&M Friday afternoon.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf opens fall season Saturday in Chapel Hill

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Sept. 13, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team opens its 2013 fall season this weekend as the Bucs head to Chapel Hill, N.C., for the Tar Heel Intercollegiate. This marks the first of six fall tournaments for the Blue and Gold.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross country to begin season at Commodore Classic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams will kickoff the 2013 campaign at the Commodore Classic on Saturday morning, Sept. 14, at Percy Warner Park in Nashville.


Women's Golf

ETSU women’s golf ready to begin 2013-14 season Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2013) – Following a 2012-13 season that ended with an Atlantic Sun Conference title and a trip to the NCAA Regionals, the ETSU women’s golf team begins its quest for a second-straight championship season on Saturday in the Mary Fossum Invitational.


Volleyball

ETSU falls to VCU in three

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2013) – The second time wasn’t the charm for the ETSU volleyball team.


Men's Soccer

ETSU prepares to play Memphis and No. 8 UAB

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2013) – The ETSU men’s soccer team will head to Birmingham, Ala., this weekend to take part in the 16th annual UAB “Soccer for a Cure” Classic. The Bucs will play cross-state opponent Memphis Friday, Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. and No. 8 UAB Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m.


Women's Soccer

Bucs to face Alabama A&M and Western Carolina this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2013) – Winners of two of its last three matches, the ETSU women’s soccer team will take on Alabama A&M Friday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. before squaring off against Western Carolina Sunday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. during a weekend road trip.


Baseball

Baseball to hold Elite Prospect Camp on Sept. 28

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2013) – The ETSU baseball team released details for its Elite Prospect Camp.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU tennis teams open fall season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2013) – The ETSU tennis teams begin their fall seasons this weekend as the men’s squad heads to Athens, Ga., to compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Championships while the women’s team travels to Elon, N.C. to take part in the Elon Fall Invitational.


Volleyball

Bucs head to UT for Lady Vol Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team wraps up preseason tournament play this weekend as the Bucs head to Knoxville for the Comcast Lady Vol Classic.


Baseball

Bucs open fall practice; scrimmage times released for this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2013) – The reigning Atlantic Sun Conference Champion ETSU baseball team began preparing for the upcoming 2014 campaign as the Blue and Gold opened their fall season Monday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Golf

Shelton announces addition of Pollock, Czudkova to roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2013) – ETSU women’s golf head coach Stefanie Shelton announced Wednesday the addition of two student-athletes to her team’s roster for the 2013-14 season.


Volleyball

ETSU rallies past Marshall in five

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Sept. 10, 2013) - The ETSU volleyball team spoiled Marshall’s home opener Tuesday night as the Bucs rallied their way to a five-set (25-20, 24-26, 25-27, 25-23, 15-10) non-conference victory over the Thundering Herd inside the Cam Henderson Center.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Kristen Favre

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Men's Soccer

ETSU ties Winthrop, extends home unbeaten streak

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2013) - Despite outshooting Winthrop 16-4 after halftime, ETSU was unable to find the scoring column, tying the Eagles, 0-0. With the result, ETSU extended its home unbeaten streak to six matches.


Volleyball

Volleyball travels to Marshall for midweek match

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Sept. 9, 2013) – Prior to wrapping preseason tournament play this weekend in Knoxville, the ETSU volleyball team will look to snap a two-match losing skid when the Bucs take on Marshall Tuesday night inside the Cam Henderson Center.


Men's Golf

Pugh’s perfect run at Walker Cup comes to an end

SOUTHHAMPTON, N.Y. (Sept. 8, 2013) – After improving his career mark to a perfect 4-0 in Walker Cup matches on Saturday, ETSU junior golfer Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) couldn’t keep his unblemished record intact Sunday from the National Golf Links of America.


Men's Soccer

Bucs host unbeaten Winthrop Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2013) - For the second time in as many matches, ETSU will host a team that advanced to the 2012 NCAA Tournament when they welcome the Winthrop Eagles to Summers-Taylor Stadium Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m.


Men's Golf

Pugh remains perfect in Walker Cup play

SOUTHHAMPTON, N.Y. (Sept. 7, 2013) – ETSU junior golfer Rhys Pugh (Pontrpridd, Wales) did his part for the Great Britain and Ireland team, but when play concluded on the opening day of the 44th annual Walker Cup, the Americans were left holding a dominating lead at the National Golf Links of America in Southampton, N.Y.


Volleyball

ETSU falls twice on final day of Kentucky Classic

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 7, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team had its three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday as the Bucs suffered a tough five-set loss to VCU before wrapping up the Kentucky Classic with a 3-0 setback to the host and No. 21-ranked Wildcats inside Memorial Coliseum.


Football

Inaugural Ladies’ Football Clinic a success

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2013) – Approximately 65 participants were on hand at the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center Saturday morning for the first-ever ETSU Ladies’ Football Clinic.


Women's Soccer

ETSU shuts out Winthrop, remains unbeaten at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2013) – The ETSU women’s soccer team remained unbeaten this season at Summers-Taylor Stadium, defeating Winthrop 2-0 Friday night. In her first collegiate start, freshman goalkeeper Anna Yancey (Rosemark, Tenn.) recorded a shutout.


Volleyball

Bucs sweep past Liberty for third straight win

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 6, 2013) – For the third straight outing the ETSU volleyball team swept through its competition as the Bucs continued their winning ways after taking down two-time defending Big South Conference champion Liberty, 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-21) on Friday night at the Kentucky Classic inside Memorial Coliseum.


Men's Soccer

ETSU beats Kentucky in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2013) – In front of a home crowd of 1,062, the ETSU men’s soccer team bested Kentucky 1-0 Thursday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium. Freshman defender Thibault Civalier (Nice, France) recorded the eventual game-winning goal in the 47th minute.


Women's Soccer

Bucs return home to face Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2013) – After a road contest at NC State, the ETSU women’s soccer team returns home Friday night to host Winthrop at 7:00 p.m. inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Volleyball heads to Lexington for Kentucky Classic

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2013) – Coming off a sweep over Furman at home on Tuesday, the ETSU volleyball team look to continue its winning ways as the Blue and Gold gear up for the Kentucky Classic this weekend in Lexington.


Men's Soccer

Buccaneers host Kentucky Thursday in non-conference test

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2013) - The ETSU men’s soccer team will host Conference-USA opponent Kentucky at Summers-Taylor Stadium Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:00 p.m. The match will be the Buccaneers’ first home contest of the 2013 season.


Women's Basketball

Ezell announces 2013-14 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2013) – First-year ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell unveiled the program’s 2013-14 schedule Wednesday, complete with contests against 11 teams who qualified for postseason play in 2013.


Volleyball

Volleyball unveils championship banners; Bucs sweep Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2013) – On a night when the ETSU volleyball team unveiled its 2012 Atlantic Sun Championship and NCAA Tournament banners, the Bucs wasted little time protecting their home court against Furman.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men release 2013-14 basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2013) – A record number of home games, road contests at Georgia Tech, Charlotte and Western Kentucky, and plans to play a portion of the season’s games at Johnson City’s Freedom Hall Civic Center highlight the 2013-14 ETSU men’s basketball schedule released Tuesday by head coach Murry Bartow.


Men's Basketball

Freedom Hall set to host select ETSU hoops games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2013) – In another sign of renewed commitment to engagement and community partnership, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the City of Johnson City jointly announced Tuesday that an agreement has been finalized for the Buccaneers to play a limited number of basketball games inside Freedom Hall Civic Center this season.


Volleyball

"Getting to Know" Jamie Rutledge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2013) – Each week during the volleyball season members of the ETSU volleyball team will be featured in a segment called “Getting to Know You.”


Volleyball

ETSU hosts Furman in home opener Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 2, 2013) – Coming off its season-opening trip to Wake Forest, the ETSU volleyball team returns to action Tuesday night when the Bucs host Furman in their home opener. Game time is set for 6 p.m., inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

ETSU falls on the road to NC State

Raleigh, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2013) – Despite recording 12 shots and five shots on goal, the ETSU women's soccer team suffered a 3-0 setback at NC State Sunday afternoon.


Volleyball

ETSU splits on final day of Deacon Invitational

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team picked up a split on the final day of the Deacon Invitational as the Bucs swept East Carolina (25-11, 25-21, 25-14) to wrap up the tournament and earn their first win of the season.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Former AD Mullins honored with tennis complex dedication

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2013) – Longtime Buccaneer athletic director and tennis coach, Dave Mullins, was honored on Saturday as ETSU dedicated its varsity tennis complex in his name.


Women's Soccer

Bucs look to continue winnings ways Sunday at NC State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2013) – Following an impressive 5-1 home-opening victory over VMI Friday night, the ETSU women’s soccer team is looking to carry that momentum into a road contest against North Carolina State Sunday at 1:00 p.m.


Women's Soccer

ETSU cruises in home opener; downs VMI, 5-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2013) – In dominating fashion, the ETSU women’s soccer team cruised to a 5-1 win over VMI in its home opener Friday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium. Five different Buccaneers found the scoring column in the victory.


Men's Soccer

Men’s Soccer drops season opener at South Carolina, 1-0

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Aug. 30, 2013) – The ETSU men’s soccer team dropped its 2013 season opener as the Bucs suffered a 1-0 setback at South Carolina Friday night at Stone Stadium.


Volleyball

Bucs fight but fall to UNCG in five

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Aug. 30, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team dug itself in a hole early, and despite fighting back to win the third and fourth sets, the Bucs couldn’t cap off the rally as UNC Greensboro held on for a five-set win (23-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-21, 11-15) in the 2013 season opener on Friday at the Deacon Invitational.


Men's Soccer

Geno named Soccer America Preseason All-American

WILTON, Conn. (August 30, 2013) – Adding to a long list of preseason accolades, ETSU senior forward David Geno (Kingsport, Tenn.) has been named a Preseason Men’s All-American by Soccer America.


General News

Get your ETSU PRIDE T-shirt on College Colors Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2013) – ETSU fans looking to bolster their wardrobes can do so Friday, Aug. 30 on College Colors Day. By exchanging a non-ETSU college T-shirt, fans will receive an official ETSU PRIDE Tailgating T-shirt from Buccaneers' head football coach Carl Torbush.


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers host VMI in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug 29, 2013) – Following a two-game road trip to start the season, the ETSU women’s soccer team returns to the familiar confines of Summers-Taylor Stadium to host VMI Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the team’s home opener.


Volleyball

Volleyball opens 2013 season on Friday

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2013) – The ETSU volleyball team wrapped up preseason practice earlier this week and now the Bucs turn their attention to regular season play, as the Blue and Gold open the 2013 campaign Friday afternoon in the Deacon Invitational.


Men's Soccer

Men's soccer opens season at South Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2013) – After enjoying a successful exhibition slate, the ETSU men’s soccer team will open regular season play Friday, Aug. 30 in Columbia, S.C. at 7:00 p.m. against the South Carolina Gamecocks.


Volleyball

Devine Named Candidate for Senior CLASS Award

OVELRAND PARK, Kan. (Aug. 27, 2013) – A week after being named Atlantic Sun Preseason Player of the Year, ETSU outside hitter Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named one of 30 candidates for the Senior CLASS Award in collegiate volleyball.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ Giplaye out indefinitely following cardiac surgery

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 28, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Wednesday that junior forward Ron Giplaye (Lowell, Mass.) is out indefinitely following open heart surgery to correct a congenital cardiac abnormality.


Football

ETSU, Subway team up to raise money for Kickoff Fund

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday, the Bucs and Subway have teamed up to raise money for the ETSU Kickoff Fund.


Volleyball

Volleyball wraps up preseason with Blue/Gold scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2013) – After two weeks of practice and training, the ETSU volleyball team wrapped up the preseason with a Blue/Gold scrimmage Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Cross Country

Men ranked ninth in preseason South Region poll

NEW ORLEANS (Aug. 27, 2013) – The ETSU men’s cross country team has been selected as the ninth-ranked team in the South Region preseason poll, the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced Monday.


Volleyball

Volleyball to hold Blue/Gold scrimmage Tuesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2013) – The reigning Atlantic Sun Conference champion ETSU volleyball team will be in action for the first time this season, as the Bucs are holding a Blue/Gold scrimmage Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym.


Football

Ladies’ Football Clinic to be held inside the Dome on Sept. 7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2013) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced Monday that they will be hosting a Ladies’ Football Clinic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on Saturday, Sept. 7.


Women's Soccer

ETSU unable to overcome red card, falls to Virginia Tech 2-0

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Aug. 25, 2013) - The ETSU women's soccer team played Virginia Tech to a standstill through the match's first 66 minutes, but the Buccaneers were unable to overcome a red card late in the match, falling 2-0 to the Hokies on the road.


Women's Soccer

Bucs' comeback falls short, ETSU loses 2-1 to Appalachian State

BOONE, N.C. (Aug. 23, 2013) - Two first-half Appalachian State goals were too much for ETSU to recover from, as the Bucs fell 2-1 in their season-opener.


Women's Soccer

ETSU opens regular season play at Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2013) – The ETSU women’s soccer team will begin regular season play when it visits Appalachian State Friday, Aug. 23.


General News

ETSU athletics lend support on Move-In Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2013) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics was on hand Thursday to assist new and returning students throughout campus on Move-In Day 2013.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men voted first, women fourth, in A-Sun preseason poll

MACON, Ga. (Aug. 22, 2013) – Both the ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams were selected among the preseason top-five in the Atlantic Sun conference with the men projected to finish first while the women were tabbed fourth, the league office announced Thursday.


Volleyball

Devine named A-Sun Preseason Player of the Year

MACON, Ga. (Aug. 21, 2013) – For the second straight year, senior outside hitter Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named Atlantic Sun Preseason Player of the Year, as the league office released its preseason awards on Wednesday.


Men's Soccer

Fubara tabbed as Senior CLASS Award candidate

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Aug. 21, 2013) – Continuing a preseason abound with accolades, ETSU senior midfielder Itode Fubara (Ogbema, Nigeria) has been named a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award, one of the most prestigious awards in college athletics.


Men's Soccer

Geno featured on MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Aug. 20, 2013) – ETSU senior David Geno has been included among college soccer’s most outstanding players as a contender for the 2013 Missouri Athletic Club’s (MAC) Hermann Trophy.


Women's Soccer

Buccaneers go unbeaten in exhibition play

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 20, 2013) – ETSU put the finishing touches on an unbeaten exhibition slate last night with a commanding 3-0 win over Lees-McRae College.


Men's Golf

Pugh selected to Walker Cup Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 20, 2013) – For the second time in his career, Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) will play in the Walker Cup as the Buccaneer junior golfer was named to the Great Britain and Ireland Team, which was announced by the R&A on Monday.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Bilas to highlight ETSU’s “Holding Court” event on Oct. 8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 19, 2013) – Join ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow, and a group of the best minds in the game as the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics hosts an evening of X’s and O’s, game philosophy, and great stories Oct. 8 at the Carnegie Hotel.


Volleyball

Vote for Devine and Muey in A-Sun Fan Vote

MACON, Ga. (Aug. 19, 2013) – The Atlantic Sun Conference released its fan voting polls for the preseason volleyball awards, and ETSU standouts Megan Devine (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Katie Muey (Alexandria, Ind.) were among the nominees listed.


Baseball

Doane, Freeman pick up more postseason accolades

RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 16, 2013) – The ETSU baseball team will be gearing up for the 2014 campaign in the upcoming weeks, but Kerry Doane (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) and Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) continued receiving more accolades for their dominating efforts on the diamond last season.


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of NOLA prep star Isaac Banks

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 15, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have signed high school standout Isaac Banks (New Orleans, La.) to join the team’s 2013-14 recruiting class.


Men's Soccer

Geno, Woodruff headline A-Sun Preseason Awards

MACON, Ga. (Aug. 15, 2013) – With the start of men’s soccer season mere weeks away, four senior Buccaneers have garnered Atlantic Sun preseason honors, with ETSU being picked to finish second in league play.


Men's Golf

Pugh Falls in Match Play at U.S. Amateur

BROOKLINE, Mass. (Aug. 14, 2013) – After moving into match play via a playoff early Wednesday morning, ETSU junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) couldn’t continue his run in the U.S. Amateur, as England’s Max Orrin defeated the Buccaneer golfer 1-up in the round of 64 at The Country Club.


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of JuCo forward Leonard Smith

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 14, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have signed junior college forward Leonard Smith (Hickman, Ky.) to join the team’s 2013-14 recruiting class.


Men's Golf

Pugh Advances to Match Play at U.S. Amateur

BROOKLINE, Mass. (Aug. 14, 2013) – Seventeen golfers battled for the remaining 15 slots of match play in the 2013 U.S. Amateur Championship on Wednesday morning, and ETSU rising junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) advanced to the round of 64.


Men's Soccer

Geno named among nation’s top upperclassmen

LONG BEACH, Calif. (August 13, 2013) – ETSU senior men’s soccer player David Geno has been selected by TopDrawerSoccer.com as one of the nation’s Top 100 upperclassmen.


Women's Soccer

Brereton tabbed as one of nation’s up-and-coming coaches

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (August 13, 2013) – ETSU women’s soccer assistant coach Debs Brereton has been selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s (NSCAA) “30 Under 30” program, a year-long education and mentorship opportunity for up-and-coming collegiate coaches.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Buccaneer tennis teams garner academic honors

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Aug. 12, 2013) – The ETSU men’s and women’s tennis teams, as well as individual members of each squad, have been recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for their academic achievements in the classroom.


Volleyball

USA and Devine Claim Silver Medal at World Championships

When the East Tennessee State volleyball team opens preseason practice today, it will have an international flair it didn’t possess when it last played.


Baseball

Skole adds Chris Gordon to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 9, 2013) – ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Friday that former Milligan assistant Chris Gordon has joined the Buccaneer coaching staff for the upcoming 2013-14 season.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil named to All-Atlantic Sun Preseason First Team

MACON, Ga. (August 8, 2013) – ETSU women’s soccer player Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) has been named to the All-Atlantic Sun Preseason First Team, while the Buccaneers have been slated to finish third in conference play.


Football

Phone-a-thons raise over $35,000 for ETSU Kickoff Fund

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2013) – Over the course of two phone-a-thons held during the past week, ETSU football alumni teamed up to raise more than $35,000 for the ETSU Football Kickoff Fund.


Volleyball

Volleyball Receives AVCA Team Academic Honor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2013) – Not only did the ETSU volleyball team put forth dominating efforts on the court last season, but the Buccaneers also showcased impressive work in the classroom as the Blue and Gold received American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic honors, which was released by the organization on Wednesday.


Football

Have Dinner with Coach Torbush at Our House on August 16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2013) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush and select staff members are holding a dinner for Buccaneer fans on Friday, Aug. 16 at one of the Tri-Cities’ newest restaurants – Our House.


Men's Soccer

Fubara earns Premier Development League honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 2, 2013) – ETSU senior midfielder Itode Fubara has been named to the Southern Conference Team of the Year for the Premier Development League, placing him among the top 44 players in the nation.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf Receives GCAA Academic Honor

NORMAN, Okla. (Aug. 1, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University men’s golf team was one of 143 programs to receive academic honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), which was released by the organization late Wednesday.


Football

Torbush announces addition of Gaines as assistant

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 31, 2013) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Wednesday that he has added Kingsport native and former University of Tennessee defensive back Teddy Gaines to his assistant coaching staff.


Football

Torbush names Taylor as ETSU defensive coordinator

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 29, 2013) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush announced Monday that former ETSU player and assistant coach Billy Taylor will be coming home to Johnson City to help launch the university’s reinstated football program.


Football

ETSU Holds Inaugural Football Coaching Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 27, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held its first annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopedic Associates on Saturday inside the Martha Culp Auditorium on the ETSU campus.


Men's Soccer

ETSU men’s soccer announces 2013 recruiting class

Head coach Scott Calabrese recently announced the program’s incoming 2013 recruiting class, which will join a Buccaneers team that has advanced to the conference finals twice in the past three years.


Football

ETSU releases schedule for football coaching clinic

JOHNSON CITY (July 24, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released the speaker list and topic schedule for this weekend’s first annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopedic Associates, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013 inside the Martha Culp Auditorium on the ETSU campus.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Watts announces 2013 cross country schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 23, 2013) – ETSU Director of Track & Field/Cross Country George Watts announced Tuesday the 2013 cross country schedule, complete with four meets prior to competing in league and NCAA championships to close out the season.


Baseball

Freeman named Cape Cod League All-Star

SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. (July 21, 2013) – East Tennessee State University rising senior Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) was named to the 2013 Cape Cod League All-Star Team, which was announced by the league office on Saturday.


Men's Golf

Pugh wraps up stint at Open Championship

GULLANE, Scotland (July 19, 2013) – ETSU rising junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) missed the cut at the 2013 Open Championship after posting a two-round score of 161 on Friday afternoon at Muirfield.


Men's Golf

Pugh makes Open Championship debut Thursday

GULLANE, Scotland (July 17, 2013) – East Tennessee State University rising junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) makes his Open Championship debut Thursday morning as the Welsh product tees off at Muirfield at 7:28 (ET).


Men's Golf

Tee Times Announced for 2013 Open Championship

GULLANE, Scotland (July 15, 2013) – Tee times for the 2013 Open Championship at Muirfield were released Monday, and East Tennessee State University rising junior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) is scheduled to tee off Thursday morning at 7:28 (EST).


Men's Golf

Gradecki, Meronk place one-two at Polish Amateur Championship

GDANSK, Poland (July 15, 2013) – The ETSU men’s golf team highlighted the leaderboard this past weekend at the Citi Handlowy XIX Polish Amateur Men’s Open Championship, which was held at the Postołowo Golf Club.


Men's Golf

Hickman wins DSGA Amateur Championship

TOWNSEND, Del. (July 11, 2013) – The rest of the players in the Delaware State Golf Association’s Amateur Championship were probably wondering if Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) really played all 72 holes.


General News

ETSU student-athletes excel in classroom

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 9, 2013) – As the fall semester approaches, ETSU student-athletes will look to build on a stellar 2013 spring academic campaign.


Football

ETSU athletics to host inaugural football coaching clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 8, 2013) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that it will host the first annual Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Coaching Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopedic Associates on July 27, 2013 inside the Martha Culp Auditorium on the ETSU campus.


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State of the SoCon: A message from Commissioner Iamarino

Greetings from the Southern Conference! In appreciation of those who support and follow our institutions, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you on our future.


Women's Basketball

Ezell announces signing of Vaughan for 2013-14

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 3, 2013) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced Tuesday that prep guard Adriane Vaughan (Midlothian, Va.) has signed a national letter of intent to join the Lady Bucs for the 2013-14 season.


General News

ETSU athletes named to A-Sun All-Academic teams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 1, 2013) – The Atlantic Sun Conference announced its 2012-13 All-Academic honors on Monday, and the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics made a strong showing once again.


Football

Torbush named to lead new ETSU football program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 21, 2013) – East Tennessee State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander announced Friday that veteran college football coach Carl Torbush has been named to lead the Buccaneers’ new football program.


Men's Basketball

Bartow adds assistants Bolen, Carr to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 14, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Friday the addition of assistant coaches Bob Bolen and Thomas Carr to his 2013-14 staff.


Men's Basketball

Bartow announces signing of JuCo forward Darius Forrest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 13, 2013) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Murry Bartow announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have signed junior college forward Darius Forrest (Jackson, Miss.) to join the team’s 2013-14 recruiting class.


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ETSU athletics makes two major announcements

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 11, 2013) – During a press conference Tuesday inside the D.P. Culp University Center, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics was officially welcomed back into the Southern Conference. In addition, it was announced that ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander has signed a one-year extension with the program.


Women's Tennis

ETSU women’s tennis inks Greek duo

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 7, 2013) – ETSU women’s tennis assistant coach Travis Sandlant announced Friday the signings Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece) and Adreanna Christopoulou (Athens, Greece) to National Letters of Intent for the 2013-14 season.


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ETSU among three invited to join Southern Conference in 2014

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (May 30, 2013) – East Tennessee State University, Mercer University and the Virginia Military Institute have been extended invitations to join the Southern Conference beginning July 1, 2014, SoCon Commissioner John Iamarino announced from the league’s spring meetings Thursday.


Women's Soccer

Cecilia Re signs for ETSU women’s soccer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2013) – The fourth signee of the 2013-14 ETSU women’s soccer class was announced on Monday with Cecilia Re (Milan, Italy) becoming the latest addition to the Lady Buccaneer program.


Women's Soccer

Knoxville native Emily Smith signs with women’s soccer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2013) – The third member of the ETSU women’s soccer team’s 2013-14 recruiting class was released on Friday as Emily Smith (Knoxville, Tenn.) has signed her NLI to play for the Lady Buccaneers.


Women's Soccer

Sayers signs Molly Collinson as part of 2013-14 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2013) – The ETSU women’s soccer program announced the addition of its latest recruit on Friday as Molly Collinson (Cramlington, England) has signed her National Letter of Intent to play for the Lady Buccaneers.


Men's Soccer

Geno nets four in Sounders U-23 U.S. Open Cup win

SUMNER, Wash. (May 15, 2013) – ETSU men’s soccer standout David Geno (Kingsport, Tenn.) made noise on the national level Tuesday, scoring four goals to help Seattle Sounders U-23 defeat Doxa Italia, 5-1, in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup.