General News

ETSU places 202 on SoCon Academic Honor Roll

< b>SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 5, 2016) – The Southern Conference released its honor roll for the 2015-16 academic year on Tuesday with 202 ETSU student-athletes being honored. ETSU is one of three schools to have at least 200 student-athletes honored.


Women's Soccer

Pisani caps 2016-17 recruiting class for Women's Soccer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 1, 2016) - Rounding out the 2016-17 ETSU women’s soccer recruiting class is defender Elena Pisani (Milano, Italy) as announced on Friday by sixth year head coach Adam Sayers.


Baseball

York earns Perfect Game/Rawlings All-American honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 1, 2016) – ETSU’s Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) received honorable mention All-American honors from Perfect Game/Rawlings, which was announced earlier this week by the voting committee.


Football

ETSU football to play Georgia in 2020

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 30, 2016) – The ETSU football program announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have reached an agreement to play the University of Georgia in 2020.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer adds pair of goalkeepers to 2016-17 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 29, 2016) - ETSU women's soccer head coach Adam Sayers announced on Wednesday the addition of a pair of goalkeepers with Danielle Sparkman (Collierville, Tenn.) and Alyssa Frey (Atlanta, Ga.) joining the 2016-17 Buccaneer squad.


Baseball

Owenby to participate in TD Ameritrade Home Run Derby

OMAHA, Neb. (June 29, 2016) – ETSU Baseball can label itself “Home Run University.”


Men's Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Men's Track & Field, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Track & Field, General News

Forty-Nine Bucs earn Spring Academic All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 27, 2016) – The league office announced on Monday that 49 ETSU student-athletes earned spots on the spring 2016 Academic All-Southern Conference team.


Men's Golf

Meronk helps Europe reclaim Palmer Cup title

FORMBY, England (June 26, 2016) – Playing in his final Palmer Cup, ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) helped the Europeans reclaim their title as Europe defeated the United States, 18.5-11.5, on Sunday at Formby Club.


General News

Jason Isbell plays first-ever concert inside Thomas Stadium to benefit Niswonger

Saturday evening’s Niswonger Children’s Hospital benefit concert featuring Grammy-award winner Jason Isbell wasn’t the only first at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Meronk halves match with Docherty at Palmer Cup

FORMBY, England (June 25, 2016) – ETSU's Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) kept his Palmer Cup career unbeaten streak alive as the Buccaneer All-American halved his match with Chico State’s Alistair Docherty on Saturday at Formby Golf Club.


General News

ETSU Athletes enjoy time at Family Field Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 25, 2016) – On Saturday morning inside the Mountain State Health Alliance Athletics Center, kids ages 5-13 gathered along with their families for Family Field Day as part of the Niswonger Children's Hospital Classic.


Men's Golf

Meronk helps lift Europe to strong start on day one of Palmer Cup

FORMBY, England (June 24, 2016) – ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) helped Team Europe get off to a strong start on day one of the 2016 Palmer Cup, as the Buccaneer All-American won both of his matches on Friday at Formby Golf Club.


General News

Family Field Day to teach sports skills to area kids

JOHNSON CITY – Local kids will have a chance to work with East Tennessee State University athletes and coaches to learn new sports and perfect their skills this Saturday as part of Family Field Day, hosted by ETSU and Mountain States Health Alliance.


Men's Golf

Meronk earns PING and Golfweek All-American honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 23, 2016) – A day after moving up in the Scratch Players World Amateur Ranking and the World Amateur Golf Ranking, ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was named Second Team All-American by both Golfweek and PING (GCAA), which were announced by both committees on Thursday.


Men's Golf

Meronk moves to 11th in World Amateur Golf Ranking

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 22, 2016) – Following a deep run in last week’s 121st British Amateur Championship, ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) climbed to 11th in the latest World Amateur Golf Ranking, which was released on Wednesday.


Men's Track & Field

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Michael Williams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 22, 2016) - Clearing hurdles is nothing new for junior ETSU men’s track and field athlete Michael Williams.


Baseball

York tabbed ABCA/Rawlings All-American

OMAHA, Neb. (June 18, 2016) – ETSU’s Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) picked up his second All-American honor of the season, as the Buccaneer second baseman was tabbed First Team ABCA/Rawlings All-American, which was announced by the committee on Saturday.


Men's Golf

Meronk’s historic run comes to an end at British Amateur

PORTHCAWL, Wales (June 17, 2016) – All good things must come to an end. For ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) that meant his historic run at the 121st British Amateur on Friday afternoon from Royal Porthcawl in Porthcawl, Wales.


Men's Golf

Meronk advances to quarterfinal at British Amateur

PORTHCAWL, Wales (June 16, 2016) – Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) continued his run at the 121st British Amateur as the Buccaneer All-American won his two matches on Thursday to advance into the quarterfinal from Royal Porthcawl in Porthcawl, Wales.


Baseball

Owenby, York named to ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2016) – The postseason accolades keep piling up for ETSU’s Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.).


Men's Basketball

Starke named director of basketball sport performance

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that Mike Starke has been named to the position of director of basketball sport performance. Starke replaces Don Brown, who served in the same role last season.


Women's Basketball

Brittney Ezell's Summer Camp Information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2016) - Head coach Brittney Ezell and the ETSU women's basketball staff announced on Thursday information regarding dates and times for their 2016 summer camps.


Men's Golf

Meronk defeats Coussaud in second round of match play at British Amateur

PORTHCAWL, Wales (June 15, 2016) – Despite facing challenging conditions, ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) defeated France’s Ugo Coussaud 4&3 in the second round of match play at the 121st British Amateur on Wednesday from Royal Porthcawl in Porthcawl, Wales.


Men's Golf

Meronk advances to match play at British Amateur

PORTHCAWL, Wales (June 14, 2016) – ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) advanced to match play at the 121st British Amateur Championship on Tuesday afternoon from Royal Porthcawl and Pyle & Kenfig in Porthcawl, Wales.


Women's Soccer

Sayers signs midfielder Georgia Allen for 2016-17 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 14, 2016) - The third signee of the 2016-17 women's soccer recruiting class was announced on Tuesday as midfielder Georgia Allen joins the Buccaneers this upcoming season.


Baseball

Five Bucs taken in 2016 MLB Draft

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 11, 2016) – The 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft concluded on Saturday, and the ETSU baseball team saw five of its players taken over the three-day, 40-round event.


Baseball

York drafted in ninth round by the Milwaukee Brewers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 10, 2016) – ETSU senior second baseman Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) was drafted in the ninth round by the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday evening in the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.


Men's Track & Field

Williams earns All-American status at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Oregon (June 8, 2016) – On Wednesday at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships junior Michael Williams (Mt.Laurel, N.J.) ( finished 14th in the 400 meter hurdles to earn Second Team All-American honors.


Baseball

Owenby earns SoCon Player of the Month honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 7, 2016) – ETSU sophomore catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Player of the Month as the league office announced its May honors on Tuesday afternoon.


Men's Track & Field

Williams ready for NCAA Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 7, 2016) – For the first time since 2014, the ETSU track and field program will have a competitor at the NCAA Championships as junior Michael Williams (Mt. Laurel, N.J.) will compete in the 400 meter hurdles on Wednesday in Eugene, Oregon.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer signs Allie Duggan to 2016-17 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2016) - On Friday, ETSU women's soccer head coach Adam Sayers announced the second signee to the 2016-17 recruiting class, midfielder/defender Allie Duggan (Boca Raton, Fla.).


Baseball

York, Owenby named Louisville Slugger All-Americans

TUCSON, Ariz. (June 2, 2016) – ETSU’s Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) earned Louisville Slugger All-American honors, which were released by Collegiate Baseball on Thursday. York earned first team honors as a second baseman, while Owenby was tabbed second team as a catcher.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil signs professional contract with FFC Turbine Potsdam

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 1, 2016) – On Wednesday former ETSU women's soccer player Sarah Zadrazil (St.Gilgen, Austria) signed a two-year contract with the German Frauren-Bundesliga club, Turbine Potsdam.


Women's Basketball

Ezell adds two new assistants to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 1, 2016) - Heading into her fourth season ETSU Women's Basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced the addition of two new assistant coaches in Keisha McClinic and Eric Dumas to the Buccaneer staff on Wednesday.


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

ETSU men earn SoCon Commissioner’s Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 31, 2016) – With the completion of the spring seasons of league competition, ETSU’s men’s program has been awarded the Southern Conference’s Commissioner’s Cup, the all-sport trophy which goes to the conference’s best all-around men’s program.


Men's Tennis

‘We were so close:’ ETSU doubles team's NCAA run will be remembered for a long time

David Biosca and Rogerio Ribeiro made history in the NCAA tennis tournament for East Tennessee State University, and it will be a run remembered for a long time.


Men's Golf

Meronk earns PING All-Region honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 30, 2016) – For the third consecutive year, ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) earned Division I PING All-Region honors as the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) released its honorees on Monday. A total of 156 players across six regions - Northeast, East, Southeast, Midwest, Central and West - earned all-region honors for 2016.


Men's Tennis

Biosca’s and Ribeiro’s historic run comes to a close in Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. (May 29, 2016) – After three upset victories over ranked opponents to open the NCAA Doubles Championship, David Biosca’s (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) and Rogerio Ribeiro’s (Sao Paulo, Brazil) historic run came to an end Sunday evening in Tulsa. Eighth-ranked Arthur Rinderknech and Jackson Withrow from Texas A&M defeated the duo from ETSU by scores of 6-2, 5-7 and 1-0 (7) to earn a spot in the National Championship match.


Women's Track & Field

Atkins outdoor season comes to an end at NCAA East Prelims

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 28, 2016) – On the final day of the NCAA East Preliminaries, freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) saw her outstanding outdoor season come to an end after running a time of 13.56 in the 100 meter hurdle quarterfinals.


Men's Tennis

No. 63 Biosca/Ribeiro advance to NCAA Doubles Semifinals

TULSA, Okla. (May 28, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis players David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) and Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) continued their historic run in the NCAA Doubles Tournament Saturday afternoon in Tulsa, Okla. as the duo defeated North Carolina’s Jack Murray and Brayden Schnurr, 6-2 and 7-6 (7), to advance to the tournament’s semifinal round.


Baseball

ETSU suffers heartbreaking loss to Samford in SoCon Tournament

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 27, 2016) – Despite taking a seven-run lead into the bottom of the seventh inning, the ETSU baseball team couldn’t hold on as Samford plated four runs in the seventh, three more in the eighth and capped off a 12-11 comeback win on Alex Lee’s walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning on Friday evening in an elimination game of the Southern Conference Championship at Fluor Field in Greenville.


Men's Track & Field

Michael Williams qualifies for NCAA Championships

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 27, 2016) – With a career best time of 50.49 in the 400 meter hurdles, junior Michael Williams (Mt.Laurel, N.J.) qualified for the 2016 NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon on June 8-11.


Women's Track & Field

Record performance propels Atkins to Quarterfinals

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 27, 2016) – After claiming two individual titles at the Southern Conference Championships, freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) continued her momentum at the NCAA East Preliminaries on Friday qualifying for the quarterfinals in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 13.32, tying the school record.


Men's Tennis

Biosca and Ribeiro upset the nation’s top-ranked doubles team; advance to NCAA Doubles Quarterfinals

TULSA, Okla. (May 27, 2016) – A day after winning the program’s first ever match in the NCAA Doubles Championship, ETSU men’s tennis players David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) and Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) made some more history Friday defeating the nation’s top-ranked doubles team from Florida, Diego Hidalgo and Gordon Watson, by scores of 6-4 and 7-5 to advance to the tournament’s quarterfinal round. With the win, Biosca and Ribeiro achieve All-American honors. They are just the third and fourth players in program history to achieve the feat joining current Head Coach Yaser Zaatini (1991, 1992, 1993) and former Buc Enrique Oliveras (2008).


Men's Tennis

Biosca and Ribeiro pick up a historic win to open NCAA Doubles Championship

TULSA, Okla. (May 26, 2016) – The duo of David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) and Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) made some history Thursday evening in the opening round of the NCAA Doubles Championship as they defeated New Mexico’s Hayden Sabatka and Bart Van Leijsen by scores of 6-4, 6-4 to pick up the program’s first ever NCAA doubles tournament victory.


Men's Track & Field

Williams into Quarterfinals after Day One of NCAA East Prelims

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 26, 2016) – Day one of the NCAA East Preliminaries provided the ETSU Track and Field program with one qualifier into the quarterfinals as junior Michael Williams (Mt.Laurel, N.J.) advanced in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 51.48.


Baseball

McCann’s gem carries ETSU past The Citadel, 4-2

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 26, 2016) – With its back against the wall, ETSU junior left-hander Jamin McCann (Kingsport, Tenn.) stepped up and gave the Buccaneers the best outing of his collegiate career.


Men's Tennis

No. 80 Biosca pushes the nation’s top player to three sets in NCAA Singles Championship

TULSA, Okla. (May 25, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) gave the nation’s top-ranked player, Mikael Torpergaard from Ohio State, all he could handle in the opening round of the NCAA Singles Championship Wednesday evening in Tulsa, Okla. Biosca pushed Torpergaard to three sets but ultimately fell, 6-3, 6-7 (3) and 7-5. Biosca finishes his junior season with a record of 17-5, while Torpergaard improves to 30-4 with the victory.


Baseball

Bucs to face The Citadel Thursday in SoCon Tournament

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 25, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team will see a familiar foe in its elimination game of the Southern Conference Tournament on Thursday morning. The Bucs will take on The Citadel at 9 a.m. at Fluor Field in Greenville S.C.


Women's Soccer

Sayers adds Kourtney Gaylord to 2016-17 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2016) - Sixth year ETSU Women's Soccer head coach Adam Sayers announced on Wednesday the addition of midfielder Kourtney Gaylord (Mooresville, N.C. ) to the 2016-17 recruiting class.


Baseball

ETSU blanked by Furman in SoCon Tournament, 3-0

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 25, 2016) – Furman’s Will Gaddis tossed a four-hit complete game shutout, while Griffin Davis provided the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Year all the offense he needed by leading off the bottom of the fifth inning with a home run as the fourth-seeded Paladins blanked No. 5 ETSU, 3-0, on Wednesday morning in the SoCon Tournament at Fluor Field.


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

Atkins,Squibbs,Williams head to NCAA East Preliminaries

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2016) – The three qualifiers for the ETSU Track and Field program head to Jacksonville, Fla. this weekend for the NCAA East Preliminaries.


Men's Tennis

Biosca and Ribeiro prep for their first round NCAA Tournament matchups

TULSA, Okla. (May 24, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis players David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) and Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) will participate in the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship beginning Wednesday at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa, Okla. Biosca will compete in the singles tournament, while the duo of Biosca and Ribeiro will take part in the doubles bracket. It is the first time in program history that the Bucs have had the team, a singles player and a doubles team make the NCAA Tournament.


Baseball

Bucs open SoCon Championship Wednesday in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 23, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team begins its run for a conference title as the fifth-seeded Bucs open the 2016 Southern Conference Championship against fourth-seeded Furman on Wednesday morning. First pitch is set for 9 a.m. at Fluor Field.


Baseball

Four Bucs earn All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 23, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team had four players receive all-conference honors as the league office announced its postseason awards on Monday.


Baseball

SoCon Baseball Championship Seeds Set

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 22, 2016) – With the Southern Conference baseball regular season coming to an end on Saturday evening, the conference tournament bracket is now set. The SoCon Championship will be held May 24-29 at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Baseball

ETSU completes sweep of The Citadel on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team ended its regular season on a positive note as the Bucs completed the series sweep over The Citadel with a 10-6 Senior Day win on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Phillips’ walk-off single lifts ETSU to series win over The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2016) – The “Cardiac Bucs” used up all nine of their lives to complete the series win over The Citadel Friday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


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

Three Bucs qualify for NCAA East Prelims

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2016) – On Friday it was announced that three members of the ETSU Track and Field program have qualified to compete in the NCAA East Preliminaries next weekend in Jacksonville, Fla.


Baseball

Strong pitching, timely hitting carries Bucs to an 11-2 win over The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2016) – Senior right-hander Lee Haeberle (Hendersonville, Tenn.) allowed two runs and struck out eight in 5.2 innings, while the Buccaneers scored nine runs in the first three frames as ETSU baseball cruised to an 11-2 series-opening win over The Citadel on Thursday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Former Buc Sander Gille is making waves in the pro ranks

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2016) – Former ETSU men’s tennis player Sander Gille has been making waves in the professional ranks as of late. Gille, who graduated from ETSU in 2012, recently picked up a singles victory over the 99th-ranked player in the world, Thiemo de Bakker, for his first career win over a player ranked in the top 200 in the world. Gille defeated Bakker, who was ranked as high as No. 44 in 2010, 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (4).


Men's Golf

ETSU finishes tied for seventh at NCAA Regional

KOHLER, Wis. (May 18, 2016) – Seniors Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) and Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) wrapped up their collegiate careers with top-10 finishes, while the ETSU men’s golf team finished tied for seventh as the final round of the NCAA Regional concluded on Wednesday at Blackwolf Run Meadow Valleys Course in Kohler, Wis.


Baseball

Bucs wrap up regular season this weekend against The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team wraps up regular season play this weekend as the Bucs host The Citadel in a three-game Southern Conference series starting Thursday night at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Track & Field

Kyra Atkins named SoCon Freshman of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 18, 2016) – On Wednesday freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) was named Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field freshman of the year as voted on by the league's coaches.


Baseball

ETSU falls to Tennessee in Knoxville, 11-2

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 17, 2016) – Playing its final road game of the regular season, the ETSU baseball team was unable to force a season split with Tennessee as the Vols scored 10 runs between the fourth and sixth innings to hand the Bucs an 11-2 setback on Tuesday night from Lindsey Nelson Stadium.


Men's Golf

Bucs climb to eighth at NCAA Regional

KOHLER, Wis. (May 17, 2016) – Led by senior Gudmundur Kristjansson’s (Reykjavik, Iceland) 1-under-par 71, the ETSU men’s golf team moved into a tie for eighth following second round play of the NCAA Regional on Tuesday at Blackwolf Run Meadow Valleys Course in Kohler, Wis.


General News

ETSU staff travels to Europe for Global Sports Leadership

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2016) - For the past week multiple ETSU head coaches along with ETSU Athletic Administrators have been traveling across Europe as part of the Global Sports Leadership program at ETSU.


Men's Golf

ETSU wraps up day one at NCAA Regional

KOHLER, Wis. (May 16, 2016) – ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) and Geuntae Kim (Daegu, South Korea) both shot a 1-over-par 73 to lead the Buccaneer men’s golf team in the opening round of the NCAA Regional on Monday from Blackwolf Run Meadow Valleys Course in Kohler, Wis.


Baseball

ETSU wraps up road swing Tuesday night at Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 16, 2016) – Despite dropping two of three at Wofford this past weekend, the ETSU baseball team still looks to cap off a successful seven-game road swing as the Bucs head to Knoxville to take on Tennessee Tuesday night. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf opens NCAA Regional Monday in Wisconsin

KOHLER, Wis. (May 15, 2016) – For the third straight year and 25th time in program history, the ETSU men’s golf team will appear in the NCAA Regional as the Buccaneers begin first-round play at the Kohler Regional on Monday morning at the Blackwolf Run Meadow Valleys Course in Wisconsin.


Baseball

ETSU blanked in series finale at Wofford, 10-0

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 14, 2016) – Wofford left-hander Adam Scott tossed a complete game two-hit shutout, while the Terriers belted three home runs en route to run-ruling ETSU, 10-0 (in seven innings), in the rubber match on Saturday afternoon at Russell C. King Field.


Baseball

ETSU belts four homers; Bucs even series at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 13, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team belted four home runs – two coming from sophomore catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) – and the Buccaneers evened the series with a 5-3 win at Wofford on Friday night at Russell C. King Field.


Men's Tennis

No. 24 Michigan edges No. 55 ETSU, 4-3, in NCAA Tournament

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (May 13, 2016) – The 55th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team nearly picked up its third all-time victory in the NCAA Tournament Friday but No. 24 Michigan slightly edged ETSU, 4-3. The loss moves the Bucs’ record to 18-6 overall, which is their most wins since the 2008 season.


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

Women finish 3rd, Men finish 4th at SoCon Championships

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (May 13, 2016) – On Friday at the 2016 Southern Conference Championships the ETSU Track and Field program saw two SoCon Champions emerge as junior Michael Williams (Mt.Laurel,N.J.) won the 400 meter hurdles for the second straight year while freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) won her second SoCon Championship of the weekend in the 100 meter hurdles.


Women's Tennis

No. 3 North Carolina blanks ETSU, 4-0, in NCAA Tournament

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 13, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team’s historic 2016 season came to a close Friday afternoon as No. 3 North Carolina shut out the Bucs, 4-0, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. With the loss, the Bucs’ record finishes at 20-3, which is the fewest losses the program has ever had in a single season.


Softball

ETSU falls to Chattanooga in SoCon Tournament, 6-3; Knoetze named All-Tournament Team

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 13, 2016) – After the fifth-seeded ETSU softball team erased an early two-run deficit to tie the game at three, sixth-seeded Chattanooga scored three unearned runs in the top of the seventh inning to eliminate ETSU from the SoCon Tournament Friday afternoon in Greensboro by a score of 6-3. The Bucs finish their 2016 season with a record of 20-22 overall, which translates to a .476 winning percentage. It is the program’s highest mark since 2009 (.491).


Baseball

Bucs squander three-run lead; Wofford rallies for walk-off win

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 12, 2016) – Despite getting a quality start by senior right-hander Lee Haeberle (Hendersonville, Tenn.) and taking a three-run lead into the bottom of the ninth, the ETSU baseball team was unable to hang on as Wofford rallied for a 7-6 walk-off win, snapping the Bucs’ six-game conference win streak on Thursday night at Russell C. King Field.


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

Bucs record two victories on Day One of SoCon Championships

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (May 12, 2016) – It was a terrific day one of the 2016 Southern Conference Championships for the ETSU Track and Field program, highlighted by freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) becoming the SoCon Champion in the women's long jump and junior Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) coming away victorious in the 3000m steeplechase.


Softball

Weather alters ETSU’s schedule at SoCon Softball Tournament

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 12, 2016) – Due to severe weather in Greensboro, the ETSU softball team’s next game in the SoCon Tournament against No. 6 Chattanooga has been postponed to Friday.


Men's Tennis

Bucs meet No. 24 Michigan in NCAA Tournament Friday

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (May 12, 2016) – The 55th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team will face off against No. 24 Michigan Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Winston Salem, N.C. ETSU and Wolverines are scheduled to get underway at noon.


Women's Tennis

Bucs set to face No. 3 North Carolina in NCAA Tournament

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 12, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will make its fifth appearance all-time in the NCAA Tournament Friday when it takes on No. 3 North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center.


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

Track and Field gears up for SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program will visit Cullowhee, N.C. for the third time this season for the 2016 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships hosted by Western Carolina University, May 12-13.


Softball

UNCG edges ETSU, 3-2, in opening round of SoCon Tournament

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 11, 2016) – Despite a stellar pitching performance from Madison Ogle (Maryville, Tenn.) and a three-hit day by Danielle Knoetze (San Diego, Calif.), the ETSU softball team was edged by No. 4 UNCG in the opening round of the Southern Conference Tournament, 3-2.


Baseball

Bucs bring six-game SoCon win streak into Spartanburg

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 11, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team brings its six-game Southern Conference win streak into Spartanburg, S.C., as the Bucs open a key series at Wofford on Thursday night at Russell C. King Field.


Softball

Bucs open SoCon Tournament against UNCG Wednesday

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 10, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will be making its seventh appearance all-time in the SoCon Tournament Wednesday when it takes on No. 4 seed UNCG in Greensboro, N.C. The Bucs, who drew the tournament’s No. 5 seed after finishing 9-9 in SoCon play, and Spartans are scheduled to get underway at 10 a.m.


Softball

Tiffany Laughren named to the All-SoCon Freshman Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 10, 2016) – ETSU softball player Tiffany Laughren (Erwin, Tenn.) was named to the All-SoCon Freshman Team by the league’s coaches the league office announced Tuesday. Laughren joins teammates Cassi Pickett (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and Kelsey Smith (Tucson, Ariz.) as Bucs that have earned All-Freshman honors in the past two seasons.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces addition of Walters

JOHNSON CITY (May 10, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from North Dakota State College of Science transfer Julian Walters (Madison, Wis.).


Women's Tennis

Choo named Ohio Valley Region ITA Arthur Ashe Leadership award winner

SKILLMAN, N.J. (May 9, 2016) – ETSU women’s tennis player Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) was named the Ohio Valley Region ITA Arthur Ashe Leadership award winner by the ITA Monday afternoon. Choo is the second player in program history to receive this honor joining former Buc Tara Bryne, who took home the award in 2009.


Baseball

HOW SWEEP IT IS! McCann’s strong start carries ETSU past Samford, 8-4

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (May 8, 2016)– It was safe to say Jamin McCann (Kingsport, Tenn.) had some extra gas left in the tank.


Softball

Bucs wrap up regular season with a split at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 8, 2016) – The ETSU softball team wrapped up its regular season with a split at Chattanooga Sunday afternoon. The Bucs won the first game of the day, 6-3, but dropped game two, 11-3, in five innings. The victory in the day’s first contest was ETSU’s 20th of the season, which clinched its 11th 20-win season in program history.


Softball

Bucs blast three home runs to knock off Chattanooga, 6-4

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 7, 2016) – Despite falling behind by three runs early, the ETSU softball team rallied with three home runs en route to 6-4 victory over in-state rival Chattanooga Saturday evening. The win not only evens ETSU’s overall record at 19-19 this spring but it is also the team’s eighth conference victory of the season, which is the most for the program since 2008.


Baseball

Bucs use long ball to rally past Samford, 12-9

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (May 7, 2016) – Senior Robby McCabe (New Port Richey, Fla.) belted two of ETSU’s four home runs, while the Buccaneer bullpen held Samford scoreless for the final five innings as the Blue and Gold rallied for a 12-9 series-clinching win on Saturday afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field.


Baseball

Mays, McCann lead Bucs to series-opening win at Samford

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (May 6, 2016) – Lance Mays (Ridgely, Tenn.) belted a home run and drove in a career-high five runs and left-hander Jamin McCann (Kingsport, Tenn.) tossed 2.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts as ETSU baseball surged its way to a fourth straight conference win after knocking off Samford, 14-8, on Friday night at Joe Lee Griffin Field.


Softball

Bucs wrap up regular season with a series at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 6, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will head out on the road for the final time in the regular season this weekend as it takes on Chattanooga for a three-game series. The series will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday and will wrap up with a doubleheader Sunday, which begins at 1 p.m.


Men's Track & Field

Thomas Miller, Matt Warriner compete at VT Hokie Invite

BLACKSBURG, Va. (May 5, 2016) – In an effort to improve their times before the Southern Conference Championships, senior Thomas Miller (Lithonia, Ga.) and junior Matt Warriner (Maryville, Tenn.) competed at the Virginia Tech Hokie Invitational on Thursday.


Men's Golf

Meronk sweeps SoCon Golfer of the Month honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 5, 2016) – ETSU senior All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) swept Southern Conference Golfer of the Month honors for the 2016 season, as the league office released its monthly awards for April on Thursday.


Baseball

ETSU begins seven-game road swing this weekend at Samford

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (May 5, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team looks to build on its conference win streak as the Bucs begin a seven-game road swing this weekend at Samford. Game one of the series is set for Friday night (7 p.m. EDT) at Joe Lee Griffin Field.


Men's Tennis

Biosca named SoCon Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 5, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) was named the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Month for April by the league office Thursday. It marks the second straight season that Biosca has won the award in April.


Men's Track & Field

Mike Williams named SoCon Track Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 5, 2016) – On Thursday the Southern Conference named junior Mike Williams (Mt.Laurel, N.J.) Outdoor Track Athlete of the Month for April as voted on by the leagues coaches.


Men's Golf

Bucs heading to Wisconsin for NCAA Regional

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 5, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team knew they were heading to the NCAA Regional. All it came down to was which regional site the Buccaneers would be sent to.


Women's Soccer

Re, Goldoni to join Italy U23 national team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2016) – Junior midfielder Cecilia Re (Busnago, Italy) and freshman forward Eleonora Goldoni (Ferrara, Italy) of ETSU Women's Soccer have both received a call up to join the Italy U23 national team.


Baseball

Bucs edged by Winthrop, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2016) – After scoring 37 total runs in the weekend sweep against VMI, the Bucs’ offense was held in check as Winthrop edged ETSU baseball, 2-1, on Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Basketball

ETSU women’s basketball to host Lady Vols Nov. 15

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesdaythat the Buccaneers’ women’s basketball program will host the University of Tennessee Lady Vols next season on Tuesday, Nov. 15 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Softball

Virginia Tech uses late rally to edge ETSU, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2016) – The ETSU softball team’s pitching staff did not allow any hits through the first six innings of its game Tuesday against Virginia Tech but the Hokies scored a pair of runs in the top of the seventh to top the Bucs, 2-0.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis prepares for Michigan in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 3, 2016) – The 54th-ranked ETSU men's tennis team (18-5, 7-0 SoCon) has drawn Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bucs, who have won 15 consecutive matches dating back to early March, and Wolverines will face off on May 13 in Winston Salem, N.C.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis draws No. 3 North Carolina in NCAA Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 3, 2016) – Nine days after capturing its first ever Southern Conference Championship, the ETSU women’s tennis team now knows who it will face in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bucs, who are 20-2 this season, will take on No. 3 North Carolina on May 13 in Chapel Hill, N.C.


Baseball

Bucs look to cap off perfect homestand Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2016) – After picking up its first series sweep this past weekend over VMI, the ETSU baseball team looks to cap off a perfect homestand as the Bucs host Winthrop on Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.


Men's Golf

Ten years on, Seamus sets up chance of Rory reunion

West Waterford’s Seamus Power is all set for a big reunion with Rory McIlroy following Sunday night’s breakthrough victory on the Web.com Tour in Indiana.


General News

13th Annual All-Sports Golf Tournament a success once again

JONESBORUGH, Tenn. (May 2, 2016) – Supporters of ETSU Athletics gathered at the Blackthorn Club at The Ridges Monday for the 13th annual All-Sports Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament, which was sponsored by Blue Lizard, will help fund scholarships for ETSU's student-athletes.


Softball

Bucs set to host Virginia Tech in home finale Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will close its non-conference and home schedules Tuesday with a matchup against ACC foe Virginia Tech at Betty Basler Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.


Baseball

Owenby earns Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 2, 2016) – Following a conference sweep of VMI, ETSU sophomore catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) earned Louisville Slugger National and Southern Conference Player of the Week honors for his performance from April 25-May 1, which was released Monday.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf volunteers at Humane Society of Washington County

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2016) – Fresh off its win at the Southern Conference Championship earlier in the week, the ETSU men’s golf team spent some time away from the course to volunteer at the Humane Society of Washington County over the weekend.


Men's Golf

Seamus Power earns first career Web.com Tour win

NEWBURGH, Indiana – As the dust settled on a whirlwind final round at the United Leasing & Finance Championship, Ireland native Seamus Power emerged with his first career Web.com Tour title.


Baseball

Bucs slug their way to series sweep over VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2016) – A little bit of home cooking is what the ETSU baseball team needed to get back on track. After dropping eight of nine on their season-long road swing, the Bucs returned home and released some fury on VMI as ETSU – who totaled 37 runs and 50 hits on the weekend – capped off the series sweep following a 13-7 victory over the Keydets on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Bucs fall to Samford on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2016) – Samford broke out the bats in a big way Sunday as it knocked off the ETSU softball team by a score of 12-0 in five innings. ETSU dips back to the .500 mark with the loss moving to 18-18 on the season.


Men's Track & Field

ETSU concludes competition at Georgia Invitational

ATHENS, Ga. (April 30, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program had just four competitors at the Georgia Invitational in Athens, Ga., on Saturday and recorded two event victories along with a top five finish.


Baseball

Smith tosses gem in 9-6 series win over VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2016) – In a back-and-forth affair, ETSU baseball defeated VMI 9-6 at Thomas Stadium behind its eighth consecutive double-digit hit game and behind masterful pitching from Blake Smith (Ninety Six, S.C.) on Saturday afternoon.


Softball

Bucs gain split against SoCon-leading Samford Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2016) – The ETSU softball team split a doubleheader with SoCon-leading Samford Saturday afternoon at Betty Basler Field. The Bucs dropped game one, 4-1, but rebounded to take game two 2-1. The 1-1 mark Saturday moves ETSU’s record to 18-17 this season and 7-7 in conference play.


Baseball

Balanced attack carries ETSU to 15-5 win over VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2016) – Jeremy Taylor (Fayetteville, Ga.), Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) combined for 11 hits and nine RBI, while Jamin McCann (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Ryan Simpler (Lewes, Del.) tossed five scoreless innings out of the bullpen, as the Bucs cruised to a 15-5 win in the series opener on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


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

Bucs record seven event victories at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 29, 2016) – On the track that is home to the 2016 Southern Conference Championships, the ETSU Track and Field program had an outstanding day at the Western Carolina Invitational on Friday recording seven event victories.


Softball

Softball’s Saturday doubleheader moved up to 11 a.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2016) – Due to inclement weather forecasted in the Tri-Cities region Saturday evening, the ETSU softball team’s doubleheader vs. Samford Saturday has been bumped up to an 11 a.m. start time at Betty Basler Field.


Men's Golf

Meronk named semifinalist for Jack Nicklaus Award

NORMAN, Okla. (April 29, 2016) – Semifinalists for the 2016 Division I Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award presented by Barbasol were announced on Thursday, and ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was one of the 30 golfers to make the prestigious list.


Softball

Bucs host league-leading Samford this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will host SoCon-leading Samford for three games this weekend at Betty Basler Field. The Bucs and Bulldogs will take part in a doubleheader Saturday and wrap up the three-game set with a single game Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. both days.


Baseball

Bucs return home to host VMI this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2016) – Coming off its season-long nine-game road swing, the ETSU baseball team returns home to host VMI in a three-game series starting Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


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

Bucs set to launch 2016 Coca-Cola Game Time Tour

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that it will embark on the third annual Coca-Cola Game Time Tour beginning May 10 in Elizabethton at Beef O’ Brady’s. The three-stop promotional swing will also visit Greeneville (May 11) and Knoxville (May 17), as ETSU coaches and staff will be on hand to visit with Buccaneer alumni and fans.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis signs Hsieh to NLI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2016) – ETSU Head Women’s Tennis Coach Travis Sandlant announced Thursday the signing of Yu-Ting Hsieh (Taipei, Taiwan) to a National Letter of Intent for the 2016-17 season.


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

Track and Field begins final tune-up before SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2016) – In the final tune-up before the Southern Conference Championships the ETSU track and field program will compete in two meets this weekend in Cullowhee, N.C. and Athens, Ga.


Men's Golf

Meronk moves to 25th in World Amateur Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2016) – A day after claiming his second straight Southern Conference Player of the Year honor, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) moved to No. 25 in the World Amateur Rankings, which was released on Thursday.


Men's Track & Field

Williams named SoCon Track Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 27, 2016) – On Wednesday as voted on by the league's coaches, junior Mike Williams (Mt.Laurel, N.J.) was named Southern Conference Track Athlete of the Week. It's the second time this season, Williams has garnered the weekly honor.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces addition of Long

JOHNSON CITY (April 27, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from Allen County Community College transfer Jermaine Long (New Orleans).


Women's Track & Field

Kessler garners SoCon Field Athlete of the Week honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 27, 2016) – For the second time this season senior Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Field Athlete of the Week as voted on by the league's coaches.


Men's Golf

Meronk named SoCon Player of the Year; Warren tabbed Coach of the Year

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 27, 2016) – ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was named SoCon Player of the Year and head coach Fred Warren was tabbed Coach of the Year as the Southern Conference announced its men’s golf postseason accolades following the conference championship on Tuesday evening at Pinehurst.


Women's Tennis

Choo Named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 27, 2016) – ETSU women’s tennis player Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) has been named the General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held April 20-26, the league office announced Wednesday. It is the sixth time since January that an ETSU student-athlete has been honored with this award, which is the most of any school in the conference. Additionally, it is the second time Choo has won the award this spring.


Football

Football releases summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information on the Buccaneers’ summer camps on Wednesday.


Baseball

Ninth inning rally falls short at Radford, 6-5

RADFORD, Va. (April 26, 2016) – In the final game of the nine-game road swing for ETSU baseball, the Bucs fall to Radford 6-5 as ETSU scored two runs in the ninth inning to pull within a run on Tuesday night at Radford Baseball Stadium.


Men's Golf

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS! Bucs defend SoCon title at Pinehurst

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 26, 2016) – For a second straight year the Southern Conference men’s golf championship came down to the wire. After ETSU defeated UNCG in a playoff a year ago, the two teams were standing on the 18th green waiting to see who would be crowned champions.


Baseball

Season-long road swing concludes at Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team will conclude its longest road trip of the season as they finish the home-and-away series with Radford on Tuesday at 6 p.m at Radford Baseball Stadium. The Bucs took the first game of the series at Thomas Stadium as the Bucs recorded a walk-off victory, 6-5.


Men's Golf

Bucs move to second at SoCon Championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 25, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team sits in second place following second round play of the Southern Conference Championship as the Buccaneers shot a 2-over-par 290 on Monday and trail Wofford by one shot entering the final round from Pinehurst No. 9.


Men's Tennis

10 for 10: Bucs win tenth straight conference tournament title Sunday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 24, 2016) – The top-seeded ETSU men’s tennis team made it 10 for 10 Sunday as it won its tenth consecutive conference tournament championship and in doing so will advance to its tenth straight NCAA Tournament. The Bucs, who defeated Furman in the title match 4-0, have now won 15 straight matches and improve their record overall to 18-5.


Men's Golf

ETSU in the lead after round one of SoCon Championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 24, 2016) – Led by junior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) and freshman Geuntae Kim (Daegu, South Korea), the ETSU men’s golf team sits atop the leaderboard following round one of the Southern Conference Championship, which started Sunday morning at Pinehurst No. 9.


Softball

Bucs win series finale vs. UNCG, 4-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2016) – After dropping a pair of games to UNCG Saturday, the ETSU softball team bounced back Sunday to pick up a 4-1 win over the Spartans in the series finale. The victory also puts the Bucs’ overall record back above the .500 mark (17-16) and evens their conference record at 6-6.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis shuts out Samford to claim first ever SoCon Championship

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 24, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team made history Sunday afternoon in Chattanooga as the Bucs shut out Samford, 4-0, to capture their first ever Southern Conference Tournament Championship. With the win the Bucs have locked up the conference’s automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. It will be the team’s first appearance in the tournament since 2014 and the fifth in the program’s history.


Baseball

ETSU comeback falls short at UNCG 9-7

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 24, 2016) – In back-to-back games with late rallies from the Bucs, the ETSU baseball team rallied late to tie the game, but UNCG regained the lead in the eighth inning to win the Sunday game 9-7 at UNCG Baseball Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs blank Wofford, 4-0, to earn spot in SoCon title match

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 23, 2016) – A day after shutting out The Citadel, 4-0, in the opening round of the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Championship, the ETSU men’s tennis team blanked Wofford by the same score Saturday in the tournament’s semifinal round. The Bucs notch their 14th straight win with the victory and earn a spot in the championship match Sunday.


Women's Tennis

Bucs punch ticket to SoCon Final with 4-0 win over Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 23, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team knocked off in-state rival Chattanooga, 4-0, in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Championship Saturday afternoon. The Bucs improve to 19-2 with the win over the Mocs and advance to their second straight conference championship game.


Softball

UNCG takes two from ETSU Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2016) – Despite launching three home runs Saturday, the ETSU softball team dropped a pair of games to UNCG. UNCG topped the Bucs in game one by a score of 11-7 and completed the doubleheader sweep with a 10-1 win in game two. The loss dips the Bucs’ record back to the .500 mark at 16-16 overall and 5-6 in conference play.


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

Kessler Wins Pole Vault to end weekend at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 23, 2016) – On the final day of the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, Ga., the ETSU Track and Field team captured four top five finishes with senior Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) coming away victorious in the women's pole vault.


Baseball

Late rally not enough to carry ETSU past UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 23, 2016) – Despite scoring the final six runs of the game, ETSU was unable to overcome an early deficit as UNCG hung on for a 13-6 series clinching win on Saturday afternoon at UNCG Baseball Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball lends a helping hand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 23, 2016) – On Saturday members of the ETSU Women's Basketball team lended a helping hand as they partnered with the Girl Scouts of Johnson City inside Gordon Ball Court.


Men's Golf

ETSU's Meronk nears end of stellar career

When Adrian Meronk looks back at his college career, he says it seems as though it just began.


Men's Golf

Bucs begin SoCon title defense on Sunday

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 23, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team begins defense of its Southern Conference title this weekend as the conference championship gets underway Sunday morning at Pinehurst.


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

Roberts leads the way as ETSU closes out day one in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 22, 2016) – On day one of the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, Ga., the ETSU Track and Field program had just 14 student-athletes competing in seven events with junior Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) leading the Buccaneers with a top five finish in the 1500 meter.


Baseball

Bucs battle but fall to UNCG in series opener, 6-5

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 22, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team went toe-to-toe with the nation’s top offensive team, but despite getting a tremendous effort from its bullpen, the Buccaneers couldn’t come up with the timely hit as league-leading UNCG rallied for a 6-5 win in the series opener on Friday night at UNCG Baseball Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis blanks Mercer to advance to SoCon semifinals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 22, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis earned its seven shutout of the 2016 season Friday as it defeated No. 7 seed Mercer, 4-0, in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Championship. The Bucs’ record moves to 18-2 overall with the victory.


Men's Tennis

Bucs sweep The Citadel, 4-0, to advance to SoCon semifinals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 22, 2016) – The top-seeded ETSU men’s tennis team shut out No. 8 seed The Citadel, 4-0, Friday morning to advance to the semifinals in Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Championship. The win, which is ETSU’s 13th straight victory, moves the Bucs’ record to 16-5 this season.


Softball

Bucs return to SoCon action this weekend vs. UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will return to conference action this weekend as it takes on UNCG in a three-game series at Betty Basler Field. The Bucs and Spartans will begin the three-game set with a doubleheader Saturday and will wrap up the series with a single game Sunday. Start times for both days are set for 1 p.m.


Men's Tennis

No. 1 ETSU to take on eighth-seeded The Citadel in SoCon quarterfinals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 21, 2016) – ETSU's quest for a tenth consecutive conference tournament championship will begin Friday as the Bucs take on eighth-seeded The Citadel in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Championship. First serve against the Bulldogs is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the Champion’s Club in Chattanooga.


Baseball

ETSU returns to SoCon play this weekend at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 21, 2016) – Coming off a historic non-conference win Wednesday night at Eastern Kentucky, the ETSU baseball team returns to Southern Conference play this weekend as the Bucs open a three-game series at UNCG Friday night at UNCG Baseball Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis set to take on Mercer in SoCon Tournament

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 21, 2016) – After finishing the regular season with a 17-2 record overall and a 6-1 mark in conference play, the ETSU women’s tennis team is set to compete in the Southern Conference Women’s Tennis Championship this weekend. The Bucs, who drew the No. 2 seed in the tournament, will take on No. 7 seed Mercer in the quarterfinals at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. The three-day event will be played April 22-24 at the Champion’s Club in Chattanooga.


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

Bucs set to compete at Georgia Tech Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2016) – For the second time during the outdoor season the ETSU Track and Field program will head to Atlanta, Ga. to take part in the Georgia Tech Invitational, April 22-23.


Baseball

Historic night lifts ETSU to 17-8 win over EKU

RICHMOND, Ky. (April 20, 2016) – Backed by a 13-run fifth inning and Trey York’s (Knoxville, Tenn.) seven-RBI performance, the ETSU baseball team cruised to a 17-8 win at Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday night at Turkey Hughes Field. The 13 runs scored in the inning were the most runs scored (in an inning) in program history.


Softball

Bucs break out the bats in a doubleheader sweep over Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2016) – After scoring 18 runs over three games last weekend at Mercer, the ETSU softball team kept the offense rolling Wednesday as it scored 13 runs on 14 hits to sweep a non-conference doubleheader from Gardner-Webb by scores of 10-3 and 3-0. The Bucs, who are now 16-14 overall, have won four of their last five games, which matches their best five-game stretch this season.


Men's Basketball

“So You Think You Can Sing?” Challenge a huge hit for ETSU Athletics, Johnson City Honda

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2016) – Finding the perfect formula for a halftime, fan-engagement experience is not easy, but this past basketball season the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Johnson City Honda teamed up for an unique and successful promotional campaign.


Softball

Cowart Named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 20, 2016) – ETSU Softball’s Bethany Cowart (Ringgold, Ga.) has been named General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held April 13-19, the league office announced Wednesday. Cowart is the sixth different ETSU student-athlete to receive this academic year and the fifth since the calendar turned to January.


Men's Golf

Meronk earns third SoCon Golfer of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 20, 2016) – For the third time this season and fourth time of his career, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) earned Southern Conference Golfer of the Week honors as the league office announced its weekly award on Wednesday.


General News

When Is It Best To Leave The Search Firm Behind And Do The Hiring Yourself?

With the basketball coaching domino season just about over, it will be interesting to look back in a couple of years to see who were winners and who were losers.


Softball

Softball takes on Gardner-Webb in doubleheader Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 19, 2016) – After nearly month of road games combined with cancellations and postponements, the ETSU softball team will return to Betty Basler Field Wednesday for a non-conference doubleheader against Gardner-Webb. Wednesday’s twin bill is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m.


Baseball

Bucs continue road swing Wednesday night at EKU

RICHMOND, Ky. (April 19, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team continues its nine-game road swing as the Buccaneers take on Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday at Turkey Hughes Field. First pitch is slated for 4 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU’s Jennings named to SoCon Hall of Fame

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 19, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball standout Keith “Mister” Jennings spent four years rewriting the record books in the Southern Conference from 1987 to 1991, and Tuesday afternoon it was announced that he would join the league’s greats by being inducted into the SoCon Hall of Fame.


Men's Tennis

Biosca named Player of the Year; Bucs earn eight All-SoCon selections

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 19, 2016) – After winning the SoCon regular season championship Saturday, the 52nd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team was well represented Tuesday when the league office announced the SoCon’s all-conference teams. In total eight members of the team were honored by the SoCon. Headlining the honorees were David Biosca (Player of the Year), Wenceslao Albin (Freshman of the Year) and Yaser Zaatini (Coach of the Year).


Women's Tennis

Five Bucs earn All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 19, 2016) – Five members of the ETSU women’s tennis team were honored with postseason accolades Tuesday by the league office. The Bucs, who finished the season with a 17-2 overall record and 6-1 mark in conference play, had two players garner first team honors and three others earned spots on the second team.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces addition of Payne

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 19, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from John A. Logan College transfer Devontavius Payne (Carbondale, Ill.).


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces addition of Burrell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Monday that the Buccaneers have received a national letter of intent from Southwest Tennessee Community College transfer David Burrell (Milwaukee).


General News

13th Annual All-Sports Golf Tournament set for May 2nd

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that the program's 13th annual All-Sports Golf Tournament presented by Blue Lizard will be held on May 2nd at the Blackthorn Club at The Ridges.


Softball

Cowart, Fadnek named SoCon Players of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 18, 2016) – After going 2-1 this past weekend at Mercer, the ETSU softball team swept the conference’s weekly awards Monday. Senior Bethany Cowart (Ringgold, Ga.) was named the conference’s Player of the Week, while Lindsey Fadnek (Coalfield, Tenn.) earned the league’s Pitcher of the Week honor.


Baseball

ETSU falls to UNCW in slugfest, 16-11

WILMINGTON, N.C. (April 17, 2016) – Despite taking a four-run lead into the eighth inning, the ETSU baseball team couldn’t hang on as UNC Wilmington scored nine runs in the bottom of the eighth to rally past the Buccaneers in a 16-11 slugfest on Sunday afternoon at Brooks Field.


Men's Golf

Meronk earns runner-up honors at Wolfpack Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 17, 2016) – For the second time this week, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) earned runner-up honors as the Buccaneer All-American finished second at the Wolfpack Spring Intercollegiate, which wrapped up play on Sunday at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.


Softball

Cowart’s career day powers ETSU past Mercer in series finale, 11-7

MACON, Ga. (April 17, 2016) Bethany Cowart (Ringgold, Ga.) went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI, while Danielle Knoetze (San Diego, Calif.) and Cassi Pickett (Chattanooga, Tenn.) hit home runs of their own to power the ETSU softball team to an 11-7 win at Mercer Sunday afternoon. The win evens the Bucs’ record to 14-14 overall and clinches the team’s second straight series win over a SoCon opponent.


Softball

Bucs split a pair of games Saturday in Macon

MACON, Ga. (April 16, 2016) – The ETSU softball team gained a split Saturday afternoon in a SoCon doubleheader at Mercer. ETSU hit three home runs en route to a 7-2 win in game one, but dropped game two, 8-0, in five innings. The win in game one not only gave the Bucs just their second ever win in Macon but also gave the Bucs’ their fourth conference win of 2016. The four conference victories surpass the team’s win total in SoCon action last season (3).


Men's Golf

Meronk leads Bucs on day one of Wolfpack Intercollegiate

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 16, 2016) – Led by the dominating play of senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland), the ETSU men’s golf team sits in fourth-place following the first two rounds of the Wolfpack Spring Intercollegiate, which got underway on Saturday from the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis clinches SoCon regular season title Saturday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 16, 2016) – The 52nd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team won its second consecutive Southern Conference regular season championship Saturday with a 7-0 win at The Citadel. It is the 16th regular season championship in the program’s history and its fifth in the last six seasons.


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

Track & Field Excels on Final Day of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 16, 2016) – It was an excellent performance by the ETSU Track and Field program on the final day of the Benyon Sports Complex Catamount Classic as the Buccaneers had five event winners on Saturday in Cullowhee, N.C.


Baseball

Nine-run third derails ETSU in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (April 16, 2016) – UNC Wilmington plated a run in the first and tacked on nine more in the third en route to securing a 17-7 series-clinching victory over ETSU on Saturday afternoon at Brooks Field.


Women's Tennis

Furman edges ETSU in regular season finale, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2016) – In a match to decide the SoCon regular season champion, Furman edged the ETSU women’s tennis team by a score of 4-3 Saturday. With the loss the Bucs finish the regular season with a record of 17-2 overall and 6-1 in conference action.


Baseball

Bucs slip in series opener at UNCW

WILMINGTON, N.C. (April 15, 2016) – Backed by another double-digit hit performance, ETSU baseball fell on the road to UNC Wilmington on Friday night, 15-5, at Brooks Field. The Bucs scored four runs off seven hits in the first two innings but scattered four hits in the rest of the game.


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

Men in 3rd; Women in 6th after Day One in Cullowhee

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 15, 2016) –. After day one of the Benyon Sports Catamount Classic, the ETSU Track and Field program placed eight in the top ten and four in the top five as the men's team is in third while the women's team is in sixth.


Men's Golf

ETSU eyes second straight win this weekend in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 15, 2016) – After earning a wire-to-wire win earlier in the week at the Greenbrier Invitational, the ETSU men’s golf team eyes its second straight win as they begin play at the Wolfpack Spring Intercollegiate on Saturday at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.


Women's Tennis

Bucs host Furman Saturday with conference title on the line

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will have a chance to make history Saturday when it hosts Furman in its regular season finale at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. If the Bucs knock off Furman they will clinch the program’s first ever regular season SoCon Championship and their fifth conference title overall.


Softball

Bucs return to action with a road trip to Mercer this weekend

MACON, Ga. (April 15, 2016) – Following a 13-day layoff, the ETSU softball team will hit the road this weekend for a three-game series at Mercer. The Bucs and Bears will face off in a doubleheader Saturday and close out the three-game set with a single game Sunday. Start times for both days are scheduled for 1 p.m. at Sikes Field.


Men's Tennis

No. 52 ETSU wraps up regular season at The Citadel Saturday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 15, 2016) – The 52nd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team will wrap up its regular season Saturday at The Citadel. The Bucs, who are 14-5 overall and 6-0 in the SoCon, will have the opportunity to clinch the regular season SoCon Championship. It would be the Bucs’ 16th regular season conference title in program history.


Men's Golf

Meronk lands spot on European Palmer Cup Team

NORMAN, Okla. (April 15, 2016) – For the second straight year, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was selected to the European Palmer Cup Team as the squads were announced Friday morning on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive.


Women's Basketball

Ezell adds transfer Micah Norris to 2016-17 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2016) - Fourth year head coach Brittney Ezell announced on Thursday the addition of junior college transfer Micah Norris from Chipola College as part of the 2016-17 recruiting class.


Baseball

ETSU remains in Tar Heel state to take on UNCW

WILMINGTON, N.C. (April 14, 2016) – Coming off a heartbreaking 14-inning setback at UNC Asheville on Wednesday night, the ETSU baseball team remains in the Tar Heel state as the Buccaneers open a three-game, non-conference series at UNC Wilmington beginning Friday night at Brooks Field.


Women's Golf

Chin, Loy earn SoCon postseason accolades

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 14, 2016) – The ETSU women’s golf team had two players earn postseason Southern Conference honors as league office announced its all-conference awards on Thursday. Hee Ying Loy (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) and Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia) landed on the all-conference team, while Loy was also placed on the All-Freshman Team.


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

Track & Field readies for the Catamount Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program will get their first tune-up at the track that hosts the 2016 Southern Conference Championships when they head to Cullowhee, N.C. to take part in the Benyon Sports Catamount Classic, April 15-16.


Baseball

Pagano’s walk-off homer lifts UNCA past ETSU in 14 innings

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 13, 2016) – After coming up empty on a bases loaded situation in the top of the 14th, the ETSU baseball team was unable to keep the marathon game alive for another inning as Carmine Pagano belted a two-out walk-off home run over the left field fence to cap off a 7-5 comeback win for UNC Asheville on Wednesday night at Greenwood Field.


Softball

Thursday’s softball doubleheader vs. Presbyterian cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2016) – The ETSU softball team’s doubleheader against Presbyterian Thursday has been cancelled. The reason for the cancellation is because the Blue Hose have to play a previously postponed conference game Thursday


Football

ETSU Football Attends Grand Opening for new Coalition for Kids facility

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2016) – Members of the ETSU football team attended the Grand Opening of the new Coalition for Kids facility on Tuesday night.


Men's Tennis, Volleyball

ETSU Volleyball and Men’s Tennis teams earn NCAA APR recognition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball and men’s tennis teams earned a special public recognition on Wednesday, as both squads ranked among the top 10 percent of the nation’s programs in their respective sports in the NCAA’s annual Academic Progress Rate.


Men's Golf

ETSU posts wire-to-wire win at Greenbrier Invitational

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (April 12, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team defended its title at the Greenbrier Invitational as the Buccaneers led wire-to-wire en route to capturing a 15-shot win on Tuesday afternoon from The Old White TPC Course.


Volleyball

Devine adds two to the 2016 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2016) – ETSU Head Volleyball Coach Lindsey Devine and her staff announced the addition of Madison Mudd (Louisville, Ky.) and Aya Thegenus-Lechin (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) Tuesday. Mudd and Thegenus-Lechin join Kaela Massey (Brentwood, Tenn.) as a part of the Bucs’ 2016 recruiting class.


Men's Tennis

Herrera tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 12, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis player Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) was named the SoCon Player of the Week by the league office Tuesday. Herrera, who won the same award on Feb. 9, becomes the second Buc in as many weeks to win the conference’s player of the week award as David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) received the same award on April 6.


Women's Golf

Three Bucs finish in top-10; ETSU places third at SoCon Championship

POOLER, Ga. (April 11, 2016) – With inclement weather predicted for Wednesday, the Women’s Golf SoCon Championship finished the final two rounds Tuesday in Pooler, Ga. The Bucs had three individuals in the top-10 as the team finished in third.


Men's Golf

ETSU in first at Greenbrier Invitational

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (April 10, 2016) – With three golfers in the top-11 – including senior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) being tied for the lead – the ETSU men’s golf team sits atop the leaderboard following the first two rounds of the Greenbrier Invitational, which got underway on Monday at The Old White TPC Course.


Baseball

ETSU-UNC Asheville game moved to Wednesday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 11, 2016) – Due to inclement weather expected to hit the Asheville region, Tuesday’s ETSU baseball game at UNC Asheville has been moved to Wednesday. First pitch is still set for 6 p.m., at Greenwood Field.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ Forbes receives contract enhancement

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that men's basketball head coach Steve Forbes has received a contract enhancement following a successful 2015-16 season.


Softball

Softball’s doubleheader at Morehead State Tuesday cancelled

MOREHEAD, Ky. (April 11, 2016) – The ETSU softball team’s doubleheader at Morehead State Tuesday has been cancelled due to heavy rain in the forecast.


Baseball

Bucs open nine-game road swing Wednesday night in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 11, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team embarks on a season-long nine-game road swing beginning Wednesday night at UNC Asheville. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Greenwood Field.


Softball

ETSU releases ticket information for softball game May 3 vs. Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday the ticket prices for the ETSU softball team’s game May 3 against Virginia Tech.


Men's Golf

Bucs look to defend title at Greenbrier Invitational

WHITE SULPHER SPRINGS, W. Va. (April 10, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team and senior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) look to defend their titles at this week’s Greenbrier Invitational, which begins on Monday morning at The Old White TPC Course in White Sulpher Springs, W. Va.


Baseball

Longley’s grand slam not enough to lift ETSU past Mercer, 9-8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2016)Caleb Longley’s (Cleveland, Tenn.) eighth-inning pinch hit grand slam helped ETSU erased a five-run deficit, but the Buccaneer baseball team was unable to complete the rally as Mercer plated the game-winning run on Adam Moore’s double in the top of the ninth en route to lifting the Bears to a 9-8 series sweep over the Blue and Gold on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Golf

Dobele and ETSU sit in third as Bucs finish day one at SoCon Championship

POOLER, Ga. (April 10, 2016) – Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) carded a 2-over-par 74, while the ETSU women’s golf team recorded a 17-over-par 305 to open day one of the Southern Conference Championship on Sunday afternoon Savannah Quarters Country Club.


Men's Tennis

Bucs shutout Mercer, 7-0, on senior day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2016) – After shutting out Chattanooga 4-0 on Saturday, the 52nd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team notched its second consecutive shutout Sunday as it blanked Mercer 7-0. With the win over the Bears, the Bucs have now won 11 straight matches and move their record to 14-5 this season.


Football

ETSU football enjoys Youth Clinic following MSHA Spring Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2016) – Following Saturday’s MSHA Spring Game, the ETSU football team held its second Youth Clinic, which was sponsored by Appalachian Orthopaedics and Chick-Fil-A inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Golf

Bucs travel to Georgia for SoCon Championship Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2016) – ETSU women’s golf is heading to Pooler, Ga. for the SoCon Championship Tournament, which starts on April 10 at the Savannah Quarters. The Bucs will tee off at 9:40 a.m. on hole one to begin the three-day outing.


Baseball

Bucs drop series to Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team dropped a pair of home games to Mercer on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium. Despite pulling within two runs late, the Bucs were unable to complete the rally as Mercer hung on for a 7-5 win from Friday’s suspended game, while the Bears used a seven-run eighth inning to rally for the 12-9 series-clinching win in game two.


Football

Blue rallies from early deficit to win MSHA Spring Game, 31-30

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2016) – In front of 2,815 fans Saturday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center, the Blue team (offense) rallied from an early 27-7 deficit to defeat the Gold team (defense) as freshman kicker Landon Kunak (Spartanburg, S.C.) made the game-winning field goal to cap off a 31-30 comeback in the MSHA Blue-Gold Spring Game.


Football

ETSU Football holds third “Women’s Football 101” Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2016) – Prior to the MSHA Blue-Gold Spring Game, ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff held the third “Women’s Football 101” Clinic on Saturday morning inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Tennis

No. 52 ETSU shuts out rival Chattanooga, 4-0

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 9, 2016) – The 52nd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team notched its tenth consecutive win Saturday as it defeated in-state rival Chattanooga, 4-0, at the Bristol Racquet Club. The Bucs not only notched their tenth consecutive victory but they also improve to 13-5 overall and remain unbeaten in conference play improving to 5-0.


Baseball

Inclement weather suspends ETSU-Mercer series opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) – Due to inclement weather, the ETSU baseball series opener with Mercer was suspended on Friday night at Thomas Stadium. The game will resume Saturday at 2 p.m., with Mercer leading, 5-3, in the top of the eighth inning.


Football

Football to hold MSHA Spring Game on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) – The ETSU football team wraps up spring practice with the MSHA Spring Game on Saturday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center. Kickoff is set at 1 p.m.


Men's Tennis

No. 52 ETSU hosts Chattanooga and Mercer this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) – The 52nd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team will wrap up its home schedule this weekend with matches against Chattanooga Saturday and Mercer Sunday.


Softball

Softball’s doubleheader vs. SC State Saturday cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) – The ETSU softball team’s doubleheader against South Carolina State Saturday has been cancelled due to cold temperatures forecasted in the Tri-Cities region this weekend.


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

App State Outdoor Open Cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) – Due to probable weather conditions in the area the App State Outdoor Open which was scheduled for Friday, April 8 as been cancelled.


Football

Football announces future game opponents

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that the Buccaneers have reached multi-year agreements to play FBS opponents Vanderbilt and Appalachian State starting in 2019.


Baseball

ETSU looks to continue winning ways this weekend against Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team – winners of three straight and four of its last five – looks to continue its winning ways as the Buccaneers host reigning Southern Conference regular season and tournament champion Mercer in a three-game series this weekend at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer to play in Spring Soccer Showcase Saturday

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (April 8, 2016) - As part of their spring soccer schedule, the ETSU Women's soccer team will face-off against tough competition as part of the 2016 Mercedes Benz Southern Soccer Showcase on Saturday, April 8.


Women's Track & Field

Ashley Kessler named SoCon Field Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 7, 2016) – On Thursday senior pole vaulter Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Month for March as voted on by the league's coaches.


Men's Golf

Meronk earns SoCon Golfer of the Month honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 7, 2016) – ETSU senior All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was named Southern Conference Golf of the Month for March as the league office released its monthly honors on Thursday.


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

ETSU prepares for App State Outdoor Open on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2016) – Continuing the outdoor season the ETSU Track and Field program prepares for the App State Outdoor Open on Friday, April 8 on the campus of Appalachian State University at Kidd Brewer Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Bucs shutout UNCG, 7-0

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 6, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team capped off its final regular season road trip with a 7-0 win at UNCG Wednesday afternoon. The win not only improves the Bucs’ road record this spring to 8-0 but also moves their record to 17-1 overall. It is the first season in program history that the Bucs have finished a regular season with an unblemished road record.


Men's Tennis

Bucs down No. 74 Middle Tennessee State, 6-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2016) – The 52nd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team picked up its second consecutive win over a ranked opponent Wednesday as it downed No. 74 Middle Tennessee State, 6-1. The Bucs move their record to 12-5 this season and finish their regular season non-conference schedule with a record of 8-5.


Men's Golf

Gradecki tabbed SoCon Golfer of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2016) – Coming off his top-10 finish at last weekend’s Mason Rudolph Championship, ETSU junior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) was tabbed Southern Conference Golfer of the Week, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday.


Men's Track & Field

Williams named SoCon Track Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2016) – As voted on by the league's coaches on Wednesday, junior Michael Williams (Mt. Laurel, N.J.) was named Southern Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week. It's the third straight week an ETSU Track and Field earned this recognition.


Baseball

Baseball pushes Saturday’s start time to 3 p.m.; ETSU announces special ticket promo

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday that first pitch for this Saturday’s baseball game has been moved to 3 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Biosca named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) was named the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week Wednesday for all matches played between March 28 and April 3. The player of the week award is the second for the Bucs this season and the third in Biosca’s career.


Baseball

ETSU powers past North Carolina A&T, 15-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2016) Aaron Maher (Brentwood, Tenn.) and Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) both belted home runs, while nine different Buccaneers recorded hits as the ETSU baseball team powered its way to a 15-5 victory over North Carolina A&T on Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Football

Football moves Saturday’s MSHA Spring Game indoors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2016) – Due to unseasonably winter-like weather expected to hit the Tri-Cities region this weekend, ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced on Tuesday that they have decided to move this Saturday’s MSHA Spring Game inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Tennis

Bucs set to take on No. 74 MTSU in a mid-week clash

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2016) – The 52nd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team will return to the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex Wednesday when it hosts No. 74 Middle Tennessee State at 2 p.m.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil Continues with Team Austria in UEFA Women's Euro Qualifying

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2016) – ETSU women's soccer senior Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) continues with the Austria National Team as they look to qualify for the 2017 UEFA Women's Euro with two games in the group qualifying stage in the next five days.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis travels to UNCG Wednesday

GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 5, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will hit the road for the final time in the regular season Wednesday as it heads to Greensboro, N.C. for a match against UNCG. ETSU, which is 16-1 overall and 5-0 in conference play, will look to finish its regular season road schedule unbeaten for the first time in program history.


Men's Basketball

Inside the Dome with Dr. Richard Sander

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2016) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander wraps up the 2015-16 basketball season and talks about the successes from this past year.


Baseball

Bucs continue homestand Tuesday night against NC A&T

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2016) – Coming off its first Southern Conference series win of the season, the ETSU baseball team continues its eight-game homestand Tuesday night when the Buccaneers host North Carolina A&T. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Bats catch fire as ETSU wins series against Furman on Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2016) – ETSU’s bats were hot on Sunday at Thomas Stadium as the Bucs connected with 18 hits in the rubber series against Furman as the Blue and Gold went on to win 13-9.


Women's Golf

Loy finishes third; Bucs place fifth at Rebel Intercollegiate

OXFORD, Miss. (April 3, 2016) – Hee Ying Loy (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) finished tied for third at the Rebel Intercollegiate as the ETSU women’s golf team placed fifth after shooting 303 on Sunday afternoon in Oxford, Miss.


Men's Tennis

No. 57 ETSU knocks off No. 63 UNCW, 4-1

WILMINGTON, N.C. (April 3, 2016) – The 57th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team picked up its first win over a ranked team this season with a 4-1 triumph over No. 63 UNC Wilmington Sunday. The victory over the Seahawks marks the eighth straight win by the Bucs and moves their record to 11-5 this season.


Men's Golf

Gradecki posts top-10 finish at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 3, 2016) – For the second time in his collegiate career, ETSU junior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) recorded a top-10 finish as the Buccaneer tied for seventh at the Mason Rudolph Championship, which concluded with final round play on Sunday from the Vanderbilt Legends Club.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis picks up a 6-1 win over Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team picked up its seventh straight win Sunday as it knocked off Samford, 6-1, at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. ETSU improves to 5-0 in conference matches and moves its record to 16-1 overall this spring. The 16 victories by the Bucs are the most for the team since 2010 when they posted 17 wins.


Softball

Bucs drop series finale at Furman, 7-1

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 3, 2016) – Furman scored runs in each of the first four innings to open a 6-0 lead on the ETSU softball team Sunday afternoon. The six-run deficit proved too much for the Bucs to overcome has they fell to the Paladins, 7-1. Despite the loss, ETSU still won the series against Furman after sweeping a doubleheader Saturday.


Women's Golf

Loy in third after second round in Oxford

OXFORD, Miss. (April 2, 2016) – Hee Ying Loy (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) is tied for third individually and leads the Bucs after the second round at the Rebel Intercollegiate after shooting 2-under 70 on Saturday in Oxford, Miss.


Men's Golf

Gradecki within striking distance at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 2, 2016) – Despite getting off to a shaky start in the opening round of the Mason Rudolph Championship on Saturday, ETSU junior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) rallied back to put himself in contention heading into Sunday’s final round at the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn.


Softball

Bucs hit six home runs in a doubleheader sweep at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 2, 2016) – The ETSU softball team hit six home runs Saturday to sweep a doubleheader at Furman. ETSU won game one by a score of 7-4 and followed that up with a 9-4 triumph in game two. With the pair of victories, the Bucs not only evened their record overall (12-12) but also got above the .500 mark in conference play at 3-2.


Baseball

Haeberle dominant in 6-3 win for Bucs at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2016) – Lee Haeberle (Hendersonville, Tenn.) was dominant on Saturday as he went eight innings with two earned runs as the Bucs took game two 6-5 over Furman at Thomas Stadium.


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

Bucs Shine at VertKlasse Meeting to End Weekend

HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 2, 2016) – On day two of the VertKlasse Meeting on Saturday the ETSU Track and Field program shined with eight top ten finishes along with four Bucs recording personal bests.


Women's Tennis

Bucs host Samford Sunday in a battle for first place

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will take on Samford Sunday at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex in a matchup between the top two teams in the SoCon standings. The Bucs enter the match with a record of 15-1 overall and 4-0 in conference action, while the Bulldogs are 8-8 this spring with an unblemished 3-0 record against SoCon competition. First serve between ETSU and Samford is scheduled for 1 p.m.


Baseball

Late comeback falls short for ETSU in 6-5 loss to Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2016) – With three unanswered runs in the last five innings, the ETSU comeback fell short as the Blue and Gold lost game one of the series to Furman at Thomas Stadium 6-5 even with strong relief pitching from Griffin Krieg (Nashville, Tenn.) and great offense and defense by Robby McCabe (New Port Richey, Fla.).


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

Miller, Atkins Post Collegiate Bests at Florida Relays

GAINESVIILE, Fla./HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 1, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program saw six runners record personal or seasonal bests on Day One of both the Florida Relays and VertKlasse Meeting Friday.


Women's Golf

Bucs in second at Rebel Intercollegiate

OXFORD, Miss. (April 1, 2016) – ETSU women’s golf team sits in second place and just three strokes out of first place at the Rebel Intercollegiate after concluding day one with a 12-over 300 at the Ole Miss Golf Course on Friday.


Men's Tennis

Bucs remain perfect in conference play with 6-1 win at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 1, 2016) – The 57th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team knocked off conference rival Furman Friday afternoon, 6-1. The Bucs have now won seven consecutive matches this season and 23 straight conference matches dating back to 2013.


Men's Golf

ETSU gears up for Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 1, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team is back in action this weekend as the Buccaneers gear up for the Mason Rudolph Championship, which begins Saturday morning at the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn.


Softball

Bucs travel to Furman for a three-game series

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 1, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will hit the road to Greenville, S.C. this weekend for its first SoCon road series of the season to take on Furman. The Bucs and Paladins will play a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. and will wrap up series with a single game Sunday also beginning at 1 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bello advances to semifinals at Denny’s Slam Dunk Championship

HOUSTON (March 31, 2016) – ETSU senior guard Deuce Bello (Greensboro, N.C.) advanced to the semifinals of the Denny Slam Dunk Championships Thursday night at the Berry Center in Cypress, Texas.


Football

Football Scrimmage Report #3

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (March 31, 2016) – After having the defensive unit set the tone in the first two scrimmages, the Buccaneer offense stole the headlines on Thursday night.


Baseball

Baseball holds first home conference series against Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2016) – After opening their conference season on the road, the ETSU baseball team will hold their first conference home series against Furman starting on April 1 at Thomas Stadium at 6 p.m.


Men's Golf

Meronk continues to rise in Palmer Cup Rankings

NORMAN, Okla. (March 31, 2016) – Since the first installment of the Palmer Cup Rankings were released earlier this month, ETSU senior All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) has continued to move up the rankings list.


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

Track & Field to compete in Florida Relays, VertKlasse Meeting

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2016) – For the second weekend in a row the ETSU Track and Field program will compete in split-quad competition at both the 2016 Pepsi Florida Relays and the eighth-annual VertKlasse Meeting, April 1-2.


Men's Tennis

No. 57 ETSU hits the road for a pair of matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2016) – No. 57 ETSU men’s tennis will hit the road for a pair of matches this weekend. The Bucs’ road trip will begin with a match at Furman at 3 p.m. and will conclude Sunday at No. 63 UNC Wilmington at noon.


Women's Track & Field

Kyra Atkins Earns SoCon Track & Field Athlete of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2016) – Following a stellar performance at the Yellow Jacket Invitational over the weekend, freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) was named Southern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.


Men's Basketball

Support Deuce Bello via Twitter at Dunk Championship

HOUSTON (March 31, 2016) – Following the announcement Wednesday night that Houston Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins, Brian Cushing, Lamar Miller and Jaelen Strong will judge tonight’s Denny’s Slam Dunk Championship for the 2016 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, it was also revealed that fans will also be able to influence the vote in this year’s event.


Men's Basketball

Forbes named finalist for Joe B. Hall Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2016) – After leading the ETSU men’s basketball team to the third most wins in school history and a spot in postseason play, CollegeInsider.com announced this week that Buccaneers’ head coach Steve Forbes has been named as a finalist for the Joe B. Hall award.


Softball

ETSU splits Wednesday’s doubleheader at Radford

RADFORD, Va. (March 30, 2016) – The ETSU softball team won game one of its non-conference doubleheader at Radford Wednesday, 4-2, but dropped game two by a score of 9-3. The win in game one gave ETSU its tenth victory on the season and moved its record to 10-12 overall.


Men's Basketball

Full roster set for Thursday’s Slam Dunk Competition

HOUSTON (March 30, 2016) – While ETSU senior guard Deuce Bello (Greensboro, N.C.) learned earlier this month that he would compete in the 2016 State Farm College Slam Dunk Championships, he still did not know who his competition would be. Well, now he does.


Football

Bucs to hold scrimmage Thursday night at Citizens Bank Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2016) – The ETSU football team wraps up its third week of spring practice with the Appalachian Orthopaedics Spring Scrimmage on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Stadium in Elizabethton.


Men's Basketball

Late run lifts Oakland past ETSU in Vegas 16 semis

LAS VEGAS (March 29, 2016) – It took the nation’s top offensive team to end the ETSU men’s basketball team’s season.


Baseball

Crazy finish leads ETSU to 6-5 walk off win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2016) – After being down three runs going into the eighth, ETSU fought back against Radford with three runs in the eighth and one in the ninth to score the walk off run thanks to two throwing errors to win 6-5 at Thomas Stadium on Tuesday night.


Softball

Softball travels to Radford for a doubleheader Wednesday

RADFORD, Va. (March 29, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will hit the road for a non-conference doubleheader at Radford Wednesday. This will be the Bucs’ first trip to Radford since the 2007 season. The twin bill is scheduled to get underway at 3 p.m.


Women's Golf

Loy leads Bucs in second day at Henssler Financial Intercollegiate

KENNESAW, Ga. (March 29, 2016) – Hee Ying Loy (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) paced the Bucs in the final round on Tuesday at the Henssler Financial Intercollegiate by carding even 72 at the Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw, Ga.


Men's Basketball

Guyn powers Bucs past La. Tech in Vegas 16, 88-83

LAS VEGAS (March 28, 2016) – Senior guard Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) posted his first ever double-double and collected a career high 34 points to lead the ETSU men’s basketball team to an 88-83 win over Conference USA foe Louisiana Tech Monday evening in the quarterfinals of the inaugural Vegas 16 at Mandalay Bay.


Baseball

Bucs return home to face Radford in Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2016) – After splitting the previous four games on the road, ETSU returns home to host Radford on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a midweek clash against the Highlanders.


Women's Golf

Bucs wrap up day one in Kennesaw

Kennesaw, Ga. (March 28, 2016) – The ETSU women’s golf team finished rounds one and two at the Hennsler Financial Intercollegiate on Monday as the Bucs made the biggest improvement of the tournament from round one to round two by 11 strokes.


Women's Golf

Women’s Golf ready for Henssler Financial Intercollegiate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2016) – After finishing fourth at the 3M Augusta Invitational two weeks ago, the ETSU women’s golf team will travel to Kennesaw, Ga. to play in a three round, two-day tournament at the Pinetree Country Club on March 28.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to open play Monday in Vegas 16

LAS VEGAS (March 27, 2016) – For the 14th time in school history, the ETSU men’s basketball team will participate in postseason basketball, as the Buccaneers open play in the quarterfinals of the inaugural Vegas 16 Tournament Monday evening against Conference USA opponent Louisiana Tech.


Men's Tennis

Bucs win sixth straight with 7-0 victory over UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2016) – The 57th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team posted its second straight shutout of a Southern Conference opponent Saturday afternoon as it blanked UNCG, 7-0.


Baseball

Backed by 13 hits, ETSU falls in rubber match to WCU

Cullowhee, N.C. (March 26, 2016) – Five ETSU players had multi-hit games, but the Bucs were bested by Western Carolina 15-9 in Cullowhee as the Catamounts connected with 18 hits with two home runs and a double on Saturday afternoon at Hennon Stadium.


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

ETSU ends two meet weekend with Five Top Ten Finishes

ATLANTA, Ga. (March 26, 2016) – It was a terrific day for the ETSU Track and Field program on Saturday as they registered five top ten finishes between the Yellow Jacket Invitational and the Raleigh Relays.


Softball

Boyd’s walk-off home run carries ETSU to an 8-7 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2016) – Senior Madison Boyd (Chattanooga, Tenn.) hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to carry the ETSU softball team to an 8-7 victory over Western Carolina Saturday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.


Men's Basketball

Guyn, Cromer named to NABC All-District team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2016) – The National Association of Basketball Coaches announced Friday its 2015-16 Division I All-District teams as selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, a group that represents the finest basketball players across the country.


Softball

Western Carolina takes a pair from the Bucs Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2016) – Western Carolina knocked off the ETSU softball team twice Friday afternoon at Betty Basler Field by scores of 14-7 and 4-0. With the results Friday, the Bucs begin conference play with a 0-2 record and move to 8-11 overall.


Men's Tennis

No. 57 ETSU shuts out Wofford, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2016) – The 57th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team maintained its dominance in conference matches Friday as it shut out Wofford, 7-0. The victory over the Terriers marks the 22nd straight win for the Bucs in conference matches dating back to March 22, 2013.


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

Bucs Turn in Solid Day One at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH,N.C. (March 25, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field turned in a solid day one at the Raleigh Relays as junior Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.), junior Matthew Warriner (Maryville, Tenn.)and senior Katie Hirko (Oley, Pa.) placed in the top 40 on Friday.


Baseball

Bucs finish suspended game with 14-8 win but slip in game two

Cullowhee, N.C. (March 25, 2016) – Following a suspended game one of the series, the Bucs added on four runs en route to their first conference win over Western Carolina 14-8, but the Bucs let game two get away as a two run eighth for the Catamounts handed ETSU their first loss in conference play.


Women's Tennis

Bucs blank Chattanooga, 7-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 25, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team continued to roll Friday as it swept SoCon rival Chattanooga, 7-0. ETSU won five of six singles contests in straight sets and took two of the three doubles tilts. With the victory, the Bucs move to 15-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play.


Men's Basketball

50fifty Sports Tavern to host ETSU hoops “watch” parties during Vegas 16 Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2016) – Looking for a place to join fellow ETSU fans and watch the Buccaneers play in the Vegas 16 Tournament next week? Well, we have the spot for you.


Football

Coach Torbush’s “Women’s Football 101” Clinic presented by Appalachian Orthopaedics to be held April 9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced Friday that they will be holding its third “Women’s Football 101” Clinic on Saturday, April 9 inside the MSHA Athletic Center. The clinic – presented by Appalachian Orthopaedics – runs from 8 a.m. until noon, while the MSHA Spring Game follows at 1 p.m. at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Football

Football Spring Scrimmage Report #2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2016) – Freshman defensive back Domenique Williams (Charlotte, N.C.) picked off two passes – including one for a touchdown – and quarterbacks Austin Herink (Cleveland, Tenn.) and Nick Sexton (Seymour, Tenn.) both connected on touchdown passes as the ETSU football team wrapped up its second week of spring practice with a scrimmage on Thursday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Baseball

Weather suspends game one in Cullowhee

Cullowhee, N.C. (March 24, 2016) – With runners on first and third and no outs in the bottom of the seventh, play was suspended due to inclement weather. The Bucs were leading in Cullowhee 10-5 before the suspension of play, and the game will resume tomorrow at 4 p.m. followed by the originally scheduled nine-inning game.


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

Track & Field continues with two meets this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2016) – Looking to build off a successful first outdoor meet the ETSU Track and Field program will split the roster as they head to the Raleigh Relays and Yellow Jacket Invitational this weekend.


Softball

Bucs open SoCon play with three against Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2016) – Following a five-game road swing, the ETSU softball team returns to Betty Basler Field this weekend to open Southern Conference play against Western Carolina.


Men's Tennis

No. 57 ETSU returns home to host Wofford and UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2016) – After playing 12 of its first 13 matches away from home, the 57th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team will return to the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex to take on Wofford Friday and UNCG Saturday. First serve for both matches is slated for 2:30 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis travels to rival Chattanooga Friday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 24, 2016) – In its second to last road match of the regular season, the ETSU women’s tennis team will travel to take on Chattanooga Friday. The match between the Bucs and Mocs is scheduled to begin at noon from the Champions Club.


Softball

Bucs drop a pair of close games at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 23, 2016) – The ETSU softball team dropped a pair of close games to USC Upstate Wednesday afternoon by scores of 3-2 and 3-0. USC Upstate, which was receiving votes in the national polls this week, moves its record to 27-4 this season, while the Bucs’ record dips below the .500 mark to 8-9.


Baseball

SoCon play starts Thursday for ETSU Baseball at Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2016) – Southern Conference play opens March 24 for the ETSU baseball team as they travel to Cullowhee, N.C. for a three game series with Western Carolina.


Women's Track & Field

Kessler Named SoCon Track & Field Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 23, 2016) – On Wednesday, senior pole vaulter Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week by the league's track and field coaches.


Men's Golf

Meronk picks up second straight SoCon Golfer of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 23, 2016) – For the second straight week and third time in his career, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) earned Southern Conference Golfer of the Week honors, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday. In addition to earning back-to-back conference weekly honors, Meronk moved to No. 17 in the latest Golfstat rankings.


Softball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Madison Boyd

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2016) – Perseverance. That one word best describes ETSU softball player Madison Boyd’s (Chattanooga, Tenn.) career at ETSU. Boyd, who came to Johnson City from a very successful prep program in Chattanooga, has battled injuries throughout her career and now in her senior season has blossomed into one of the top players on the team.


Baseball

Owenby, McCann lead Bucs to 7-5 road win at Winthrop

Rock Hill, S.C. (March 22, 2016) – Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Jamin McCann (Kingsport, Tenn.) led ETSU baseball to a 7-5 road win over Winthrop on Tuesday night in Rock Hill, S.C. as Owenby totaled two hits with three RBIs and McCann with five innings of work with three hits and no earned runs.


Men's Golf

Meronk makes it seven in a row out west

CANBY, Ore. (March 22, 2016) – ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) kept his streak alive following the conclusion of the Airstream Adventures Northwest Classic on Tuesday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Bello to compete in 2016 College Slam Dunk championships

CHIGAGO (March 22, 2016) – ETSU senior guard Deuce Bello (Greensboro, N.C.) has been selected to compete in the 28th annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships at the Berry Center in Cypress, Texas on March 31.


Softball

Bucs travel to USC Upstate for a mid-week doubleheader

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 22, 2016) – After a pair of postponements, the ETSU softball team will return to action Wednesday when it travels to take on USC Upstate in a doubleheader. The twin bill between the Bucs (8-7 overall) and the Spartans (25-4 overall, 2-1 A-Sun) is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. from Cyrill Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis comes in at No. 57 in Oracle/ITA Rankings

SKILLMAN, N.J. (March 22, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team came in at No. 57 in the latest Oracle/ITA Rankings released Tuesday. It is the fourth consecutive week that the Bucs have been in the national poll.


Football

ETSU Football moves Elizabethton scrimmage to next Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2016) – Due to the threat of severe weather expected to hit the Tri-Cities Region this Thursday, ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and Elizabethton High School have agreed to move the Buccaneers’ scrimmage to next Thursday (March 31).


Men's Golf

Day one of Northwest Classic suspended due to darkness

CANBY, Ore. (March 21, 2016) – After battling with several bouts of rain – including a lengthy delay due to water pooling on the greens – day one of the Airstream Adventures Northwest Classic was suspended due to darkness on Monday night from the Willamette Valley Country Club in Canby, Ore.


Baseball

ETSU travels to South Carolina to face Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team will hit the road to Rock Hill, S.C. to square off against Winthrop on March 22 at 6 p.m. for the Bucs' third road game of the season.


Baseball

Late comeback falls short 11-10 on Sunday against FGCU

Johnson City, Tenn (March 20, 2016) – Three Buccaneers had three-hit games: Jeremy Taylor (Fayetteville, Ga.), Caleb Longley (Cleveland, Tenn.), and Robby McCabe (New Port Richey, Fla.), but the Blue and Gold late game comeback falls short as ETSU loses game three to FGCU on Sunday afternoon 11-10 at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

ETSU heads to Oregon for Airstream Adventures Northwest Classic

CANBY, Ore. (March 20, 2016) – For the second time this spring season, the ETSU men’s golf team heads out west, but this go around the Buccaneers make the trek to the Pacific Northwest. ETSU gears up for the Airstream Adventures Northwest Classic, which begins Monday from the Willamette Valley Country Club in Canby, Ore.


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

Track & Field Wraps up 49er Classic with Strong Performance

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 19, 2016) – The ETSU Outdoor Track and Field program wrapped up it's first meet of the outdoor season on Saturday as the Buccaneers put together a strong performance in day three of the 49er Classic.


Baseball

Seniors lead Bucs to 6-4 victory over FGCU

Johnson City, Tenn (March 19, 2016) – Seniors Trey York (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) each connected with a two-run homer for ETSU, and senior Lee Haeberle (Hendersonville, Tenn.) tossed seven innings with eight strikeouts en route to a 6-4 victory over FGCU in Thomas Stadium on Saturday afternoon.


Football

Football: A Look Inside Saturday’s Scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2016) – The ETSU football team put the finishing touches on a productive opening week of spring practice by holding its first scrimmage on Saturday morning at the outdoor practice fields.


Softball

ETSU’s doubleheader vs. SC State rescheduled to April 9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2016) – The ETSU softball team’s doubleheader against South Carolina State originally scheduled for March 20 at Betty Basler Field has been rescheduled to April 9. The start time of the twin bill against SC State is now scheduled for a noon start time.


Baseball

ETSU drops series opener to FGCU, 7-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2016) – Despite getting five scoreless innings from its bullpen, the ETSU baseball team was unable to dig out from an early deficit as Florida Gulf Coast dealt the Buccaneers a 7-4 setback on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


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

Kessler Wins Pole Vault; Bucs Enjoy Successful Day Two at 49'er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2016) – Friday at the 49'er Classic in Charlotte, N.C. was a successful day for the ETSU Outdoor Track and Field program as the Buccaneers posted multiple personal bests along with two top-five finishes and three top ten's.


Women's Tennis

Bucs shutout Western Carolina, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team earned its second consecutive shutout over a Southern Conference opponent Friday as it defeated Western Carolina, 7-0. The Buccaneers remain undefeated in conference play with a 3-0 record and move their record to 14-1 overall.


Football

Bucs to hold first spring scrimmage on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2016) – Following four straight days of spring practice, the ETSU football team will wrap up week one with a scrimmage on Saturday morning outside on the practice fields.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Friday information regarding his summer basketball camps later this year.


Softball

ETSU’s doubleheader vs. Gardner-Webb rescheduled to April 20

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2016) – The ETSU softball team’s doubleheader against Gardner-Webb originally scheduled for March 19 at Betty Basler Field has been rescheduled to April 20. The start time of the twin bill against the Runnin Bulldogs will get underway at 2 p.m.


Football

Football caps off Thursday night practice in full pads

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2016) – Following a pair of afternoon practices in only helmets, the ETSU football team put on the full pads for the first time this spring and capped off an up-tempo practice on Thursday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Baseball

ETSU prepares for showdown with FGCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team has taken five days off to prepare for former A-Sun rival FGCU in the weekend series starting on March 18 at Thomas Stadium at 6 p.m.


Men's Golf

Meronk moves to fifth in Palmer Cup Rankings

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 17, 2016) – The latest Arnold Palmer Cup Rankings for the 2016 event were released on Thursday, and ETSU senior All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) moved to fifth.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis vs. Western Carolina moved to Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2016) — Sunday’s women’s tennis match between ETSU and Western Carolina originally scheduled to be played at 2:00 p.m., in Johnson City, has been rescheduled and will instead be played Friday, March 18 at 4:00 p.m., in Johnson City.


Men's Soccer

Spring men’s soccer schedule announced

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 17, 2016) – Head coach Bo Oshoniyi and the ETSU men’s soccer coaching staff announced Thursday morning their 2016 spring soccer schedule which includes eight matches on five days from late March to late April and is highlighted by hosting Louisville and Radford and traveling to Virginia Tech.


Football

Worth the wait: ETSU's red-shirt players ready to go

Dylan Wieger paints a nice picture about how sitting out last year was best for him and his future.


Football

ETSU releases information on football season ticket renewals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2016) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information Wednesday regarding its football season ticket renewals for the upcoming 2016 campaign.


Women's Tennis

Bucs cruise to a 7-0 victory over Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2016) – After competing in a pair of tough 4-3 matches on the road last week, the ETSU women’s tennis team returned home Wednesday and cruised to a 7-0 victory over Wofford. ETSU, which notched its fourth shutout of the season Wednesday, improved to 13-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play with the win.


Men's Golf

Meronk named SoCon Golfer of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 16, 2016) – ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was named Southern Conference Golfer of the Week as the league office released its weekly award on Wednesday.


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

ETSU Outdoor Track & Field begins season at 49'er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 16, 2016) – For the sixth straight year the ETSU Track and Field Program will begin the outdoor season at the 49er Classic in Charlotte, N.C. The meet will run from March 17 to March 19 at Irwin Belk Track & Field Center on the campus of the University of Charlotte.


Women's Golf

Loy earns SoCon Golfer of the Week

Spartanburg, S.C. (March 16, 2016) – Announced Wednesday, Hee Ying Loy (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) earned the Southern Conference Player of the Week for the week of March 9-15 by finishing tied for 2nd at the 3M Augusta Invitational in Augusta, Ga.


Football

Football wraps up day one of spring practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2016) – After spending the last few months conditioning in the weight room, the ETSU football team finally took to the gridiron and opened spring practice on Tuesday afternoon.


Women's Tennis

Bucs host Wofford and Western Carolina this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2016) – The 12-1 ETSU women’s tennis team will return to the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex this week as they host Wofford Wednesday and Western Carolina Sunday. Start times for both SoCon matches are scheduled for 2 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis checks in at No. 55 in Oracle/ITA Rankings

SKILLMAN, N.J. (March 16, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team came in at a season-high No. 55 in the latest Oracle/ITA Rankings. It is the third consecutive week that the Bucs have been ranked in the national poll.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s basketball accepts invite to Vegas 16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will return to the postseason for the 14th time in school history, as the Buccaneers learned Monday afternoon they have been invited to participate in the inaugural Vegas 16 tournament, which will be hosted at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev., March 28-30.


Football

Football pushes back start of spring practice to Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2016) – The ETSU football team announced Monday that the Buccaneers have pushed back the start of spring practice by one day.


Softball

Bucs lose in a slugfest against Kennesaw State, 7-6

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 13, 2016) – A day after dropping a 4-2 decision to the ETSU softball team, Kennesaw State rebounded to knock off the Bucs Sunday winning in a slugfest, 7-6. The Bucs finished off the weekend trip to Cookeville, Tenn. with a 1-2 record and move their record to 8-7 overall.


Baseball

Bucs and Explorers split doubleheader on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2016) – ETSU baseball split with La Salle after the Bucs made a 6-3 comeback in game one but fall in game two 9-4 at Thomas Stadium on Saturday.


Women's Golf

Loy finishes second; Bucs cruise past three ranked teams

Augusta, Ga. (March 12, 2016) – Hee Ying Loy (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) carded a team-best 212 in the two-day tournament and finished one stroke out of first, and the ETSU women’s golf team finished fourth ahead of three top-ranked team in the nation at the 3M Augusta Invitational in Augusta, Ga. on Saturday.


Softball

Bucs split a pair of games Saturday in Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 12, 2016) – The ETSU softball team knocked off Kennesaw State, 4-2, but fell to Tennessee Tech, 6-3, in the first day of the Tennessee Tech Invitational Saturday. With the results Saturday, the Bucs’ record moves to 8-6 this spring.


Men's Golf

Meronk places second; Bucs finish tied for fourth in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 12, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team finished tied for fourth, while senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) placed second as the final two rounds of the Seminole Intercollegiate were contested on Saturday afternoon from Southwood Golf Club.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis opens SoCon play with a 4-3 win at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (March 12, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team opened Southern Conference play with a 4-3 victory over Mercer Saturday morning. ETSU remains undefeated on the road with a record of 6-0 and improve to 12-1 overall.


Baseball

Bucs drop series opener to La Salle 6-4

Johnson City, Tenn (March 11, 2016) – Despite a quality start and three home runs for ETSU, La Salle rallied for five runs in the last three innings to complete the 6-4 comeback to win the first game of the series on Friday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis blanks UCF, 4-0

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 11, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team closed its road trip to the sunshine state Friday with a 4-0 victory over UCF. The Bucs have now won four consecutive matches and improve their record to 7-5 this season.


Women's Golf

Bucs atop leaderboard at Augusta Invitational

Augusta, Ga. (March 11, 2016) – In a field featuring two top-25 teams and four in the top-50 nationally, the ETSU women’s golf team sits atop the leaderboard after firing a 2-over-par 290 on day one of the 3M Augusta Invitational on Friday from Forest Hills Golf Club.


Men's Golf

Meronk tied for first after first round at Seminole Intercollegiate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 11, 2016) – ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) did something no other golfer was able to do in Friday’s opening round of the Seminole Intercollegiate at Southwood Golf Club.


Football

Football opens spring practice on Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2016) – The ETSU football team begins spring practice on Monday afternoon.


Softball

Bucs travel to Cookeville for four games this weekend

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 11, 2016) – The ETSU softball team (7-5) will head to Cookeville, Tenn. this weekend for two games against Kennesaw State and two more contests versus Tennessee Tech.


Baseball

Bucs search for series win over Explorers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2016) –The ETSU baseball team will host La Salle as the sixth team to play inside Thomas Stadium this season, and the series opener against the Explorers will start on March 11 at 6 p.m.


Women's Golf

ETSU travels to Augusta for 3M Augusta Invitational

Johnson City, Tenn. (March 10, 2016) – Head coach Stefanie Shelton and the ETSU women’s golf team will travel to Augusta, Ga. to play three rounds at the Forest Hills Golf Club starting March 11.


Women's Tennis

Bucs rally to knock off North Florida, 4-3

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 10, 2016) – The only time the ETSU women’s tennis team held the lead in Thursday’s match against North Florida was when it mattered most as it knocked off its former Atlantic Sun rival, 4-3. With the victory, the Bucs pick up their 11th win of the season and move their record to 11-1.


Men's Golf

Bucs return to action this weekend in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 10, 2016) – After opening its spring season last month in California, the ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Buccaneers begin play in the 2016 Seminole Intercollegiate on Friday morning at Southwood Golf Club.


Baseball

Six-run third propels Tennessee past ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2016) – Tennessee scored six runs in the third inning, while adding three more in the sixth and two in the seventh as the Vols defeated ETSU, 11-2, in front of 1,344 fans on Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs edge North Florida, 4-3

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 9, 2016) – The 67th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team edged North Florida, 4-3, in a non-conference match Wednesday afternoon. With the victory, the Bucs move their record to over the .500 mark for the first time this season at 6-5.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil, Koren help Austria National Team to 2016 Cyprus Cup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2016) – On Wednesday morning ETSU Women’s Soccer players Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) and Simona Koren (Graz, Austria)helped the Austria National Team to the 2016 Women’s Cyprus Cup.


Baseball

Owenby on Johnny Bench Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2016) – Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) was listed on the Johnny Bench watch list for being a top division one catcher in college baseball.


Men's Basketball

Inside the Dome with Dr. Sander

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2016) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander thanks ETSU fans for their support this season and the prospects for more men's basketball this year.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis travels to North Florida and Mercer this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2016) – After dropping its first match of the spring Sunday against No. 66 Winthrop, the ETSU women’s tennis team will return to action this week for a pair of matches against former Atlantic Sun rivals. The road swing will begin Thursday when the Bucs take on North Florida at 11 a.m.


Baseball

Four homers leads ETSU to 17-5 win

Greensboro, N.C. (March 8, 2016) – The Buccaneers had four home runs that led ETSU to a 17-5 victory over NC A&T at War Memorial Stadium in Greensboro, N.C.


Men's Tennis

No. 67 ETSU heads to the sunshine state for a pair of matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2016) – The 67th-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team will head to Florida for a pair of matches this week. The Bucs’ trip to the sunshine state will begin Wednesday when they take on former Atlantic Sun rival North Florida at 4:30 p.m. ETSU will wrap the road trip Friday with a match at UCF at 3:30 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU drops SoCon final to Chattanooga, 73-67

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2016) – Down 12 points at halftime, the No. 2 seeded ETSU men’s basketball team fought valiantly to within one point of No. 1 seed Chattanooga in the second half, but the Buccaneers’ fell short in their bid for a 10th trip all-time to the NCAA Tournament, falling 73-67 to the Mocs in the finals of the Southern Conference Tournament Monday evening inside the U.S. Cellular Center.


Softball

Fadnek named SoCon Pitcher of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 7, 2016) – ETSU softball player Lindsey Fadnek (Coalfield, Tenn.) was named the SoCon Pitcher of the Week Wednesday by the league office. Fadnek becomes the first ETSU softball player to earn a conference weekly honor since May 4, 2009 when Annie Martin (Centerville, Tenn.) was named the A-Sun’s Player of the Week.


Baseball

Bucs welcome Vols to town; Travel to UNC A&T

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team will welcome the Tennessee Volunteers to Johnson City on March 9 and will travel to Greensboro, N.C. on March 8 to square off against UNC A&T.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ defense stymies Furman 84-76 in SoCon semis

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 6, 2016) – The Southern Conference is getting its dream matchup.


Baseball

Bailey leads ETSU to series win over Purdue

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2016) – Christian Bailey (Kingsport, Tenn.) started in his second game of the season for the ETSU baseball team and was perfect offensively in the 8-2 win over Purdue on Sunday to win the series 3-1.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis opens conference play with a 5-2 win at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 6, 2016) – The 63rd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team knocked off Samford Sunday afternoon, 5-2, in the team’s conference opener. ETSU, which evened its record at 5-5 with the win, continues its dominance in conference matches as it has won 20 consecutive conference matches dating back to the 2013 season.


Softball

Siena rallies past ETSU, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2016) – A two-run sixth inning propelled Siena past the ETSU softball team Sunday afternoon at Betty Basler Field by a final score of 3-2. The loss snaps the Bucs’ two-game winning streak and drops their record to 7-5.


Women's Tennis

No. 66 Winthrop hands ETSU its first loss of the season, 4-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2016) – No. 66 Winthrop handed the ETSU women’s tennis team its first loss of the 2016 season Sunday afternoon at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. The 66nd-ranked Eagles, who won the match 5-2, improve to 7-1, while the Bucs move to 10-1.


Men's Basketball

ETSU drops Mercer 81-65 to advance to SoCon semis

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2016) – With a defensive effort that held the Mercer Bears to 37 percent shooting for the game, the No. 2 seeded ETSU men’s basketball team pulled away in the second half to capture an 81-65 win Saturday evening in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Tournament presented by General Shale at the U.S. Cellular Center.


Baseball

Maher cranks walk off homer; Bucs split doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2016) – A three run walk off home run by Aaron Maher (Brentwood, Tenn.) gave ETSU baseball the 9-8 victory in game two and split the doubleheader on Saturday at Thomas Stadium with Purdue.


Softball

Bucs pick up a pair of wins against Morehead State & Siena

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2016) – The ETSU softball team notched victories over Morehead State and Siena at the Buccaneer Classic Saturday. The Bucs started the day off defeating the Eagles by a score of 4-3 in eight innings and followed that up with a 10-4 win over Siena in the second game.


Men's Tennis

No. 63 ETSU downs UAB, 5-2

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 5, 2016) – The 63rd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team snapped a two-match losing streak Saturday with a 5-2 win over UAB. The Bucs not only improve to 4-5 this season but also pick up their first road win in the process.


Baseball

Owenby homers in fourth straight game in 4-2 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2016) – Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) homered in his fourth straight game en route to a 4-2 victory over Purdue University Friday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Bucs split with Alabama A&M to open Buccaneer Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2016) – The ETSU softball team opened the home portion of its schedule Friday and earned a split against Alabama A&M in the opening games of the Buccaneer Classic.


Women's Tennis

Bucs move to 10-0 with 5-2 victory over Akron

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 4, 2016) – Facing perhaps its toughest test so far this spring, the ETSU women’s tennis notched its tenth consecutive victory Friday over Akron, 5-2. With the victory the Bucs continue to build upon their record-breaking start to the season improving to 10-0.


Men's Basketball

SoCon Tourney: ETSU men set for Saturday opener at 6 p.m.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2016) – When first year head coach Steve Forbes and the ETSU men’s basketball team arrive in Asheville, N.C., Friday to continue preparations for the Southern Conference Tournament this weekend, the goal will be rather simple – keep this memorable 2015-16 season going and earn a berth into the NCAA Tournament.


Men's Tennis

Bucs head to Alabama for a pair of matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2016) – The 63rd-ranked ETSU men’s tennis team heads to Alabama for a pair of matches this weekend against UAB Saturday and Samford Sunday.


Baseball

Bucs ready for Purdue and Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2016) – ETSU welcomes Purdue University to town for a four game series starting March 4 at 4 p.m. and prepares for in-state rival, the University of Tennessee, to come to Johnson City on March 9 at 6 p.m.


Men's Golf

Meronk ranked sixth in latest Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking

NORMAN, Okla. (March 3, 2016) – The first spring Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking for the 2016 event was released on Thursday, and ETSU senior All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) was ranked sixth.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball falls in Nail-Biter to Furman, 71-68

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2016) - The trio of senior Chandler Christopher (Greenville, Tenn.), junior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and freshman Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) combined for 58 points as the ETSU Women's Basketball team fell to Furman, 71-68 in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Southern Conference Championships.


Softball

Softball set to host the Buccaneer Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will open its home schedule this weekend as it hosts the Buccaneer Classic at Betty Basler Field.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis returns home for a pair of matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2016) – Following a four-match road swing, the ETSU women’s tennis team returns home this weekend for a pair of matches.


Men's Soccer

Bucs read at Town Acres Elementary

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team took time away from spring practices to volunteer at Town Acres Elementary School last week.


Baseball

Purdue series opener start time changed to 4 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team announced the start time on March 4 versus Purdue has been moved to 4 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Seven Buccaneer pitchers shut down UNCA, 9-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2016) – Seven pitchers and 16 hits leads ETSU to 9-1 win over UNC Asheville at Thomas Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

Bucs begin SoCon Tournament with Furman on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2016) – The quest for an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament begins for the ETSU Women's Basketball team as they head to the Southern Conference Tournament as the No.4 seed taking on No.5 seeded Furman on Thursday, March 3 in Asheville, N.C. at the U.S. Cellular Center. Tip-off is set for 1:45 p.m.


Men's Basketball

SoCon Men’s Tourney: What ETSU fans need to know

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2016) – After collecting the second most single season Southern Conference wins in program history, the ETSU men’s basketball team will enter this weekend’s SoCon Tournament at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C., with hopes of earning the program’s 10th trip all-time to the NCAA Tournament.


Women's Basketball

SoCon Women's Tourney: What ETSU Fans Need To Know

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2015) - The ETSU Women's Basketball team heads to the 2016 Southern Conference Tournament in Asheville, N.C. at the U.S. Celluar Center with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.


Women's Track & Field

Atkins named SoCon Freshman of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 2, 2016) – ETSU Track & Field’s Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) was named SoCon freshman of the year on the women’s side Wednesday by the league office.


Women's Golf

Bucs finish tied for sixth at Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island, S.C. (March 1, 2016) – The ETSU women’s golf team wrapped up the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Classic Tuesday after finishing tied for sixth place and was led by Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia) who finished with a 217 score (72-73-72).


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis comes in at No. 63 in latest ITA Rankings

SKILLMAN, N.J. (March 1, 2016) – After a weekend of facing a pair of ranked opponents, the ETSU men’s tennis team enters this week’s Oracle/ITA Rankings itself coming in at No. 63. It is the highest national ranking the Bucs have received since the 2013 season when they were ranked No. 57.


Baseball

Baseball postpones midweek game to Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2016) – Due to severe thunderstorms set to hit the Tri-Cities region, Tuesday’s ETSU baseball game with UNC Asheville has been postponed to Wednesday. First pitch is set for 4 p.m., at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Guyn, Cromer earn All-SoCon from coaches, media

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2016) – The Southern Conference announced Tuesday morning that ETSU senior guard Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) and junior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) have earned All SoCon honors from both the league’s coaches and the Southern Conference Sports Media Association.


Women's Basketball

Bridges, Dean, Tarter earn All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2016) - The Southern Conference announced its postseason awards on Tuesday with junior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.), sophomore Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) and freshman Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) receiving all-conference recognition.


Women's Golf

Chin leads Bucs to sixth place after day two

Kiawah Island, S.C. (Feb. 29, 2016) – Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia) led the Bucs to sixth place after day two at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic on Monday.


Baseball

Midweek clash with UNC-Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2016) – The ETSU Buccaneers prepare for their first home midweek matchup of the season with UNC-Asheville on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Golf

Bucs crack top ten at biggest tournament in nation

Kiawah Island, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2016) – The ETSU women’s golf are in seventh place after the first round on Sunday at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Spring Classic, which is the biggest tournament in the nation with 41 participating teams.


Men's Tennis

Biosca paces Bucs in 6-1 loss at No. 16 Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2016) – Junior David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) picked up a victory over the 21st-ranked player in the nation Sunday but the ETSU men’s tennis team dropped 6-1 decision at No. 16 Georgia. The loss moves ETSU’s record to 3-5 this spring.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis improves to 9-0 with 6-1 win at Elon

ELON, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team improved to 9-0 Sunday with a 6-1 victory at Elon. With the win against Elon, the Buccaneers are not only 9-0 for the first time in program history but they are also the first team in the program’s 32 seasons to begin the season 4-0 in road matches.


Baseball

Owenby belts two homers, but Bucs fall to NKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2016) – Despite getting two home runs and seven RBI by sophomore catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.), the ETSU baseball team was unable to capture the series win over Northern Kentucky as the Norse rallied past the Buccaneers, 21-12, on Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Bucs battle to Senior Day victory over Wofford, 71-66

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2016) – Did the fans of ETSU’s men’s basketball team expect anything else in the final regular season home game of the season?


Baseball

Phillips hits walk off in 7-6 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2016) – Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) cracked the walk-off, game-winning single in the bottom of the tenth inning to give ETSU the 7-6 victory on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


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

Bucs earn two top-four finishes at SoCon Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 27, 2016) – The ETSU track & field program wrapped up the Southern Conference Indoor Championships Saturday at Birmingham’s CrossPlex. The women’s team finished in third place with 84.50 points, while the men posted a fourth place finish. In total, the Bucs won four events and five other athletes earned medals.


Women's Basketball

Strong start fades away as ETSU falls to UTC, 66-42

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 27, 2016) - In front of a crowd of nearly 2,400 the ETSU Women's Basketball team had two players score in double figures as they fell 66-42 against Chattanooga inside McKenzie Arena on Saturday afternoon.


Women's Golf

Bucs prepare for Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2016) – The ETSU women’s golf team have hit the road for Kiawah Island for the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic this weekend.


Football

ETSU football alters spring practice schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2016) – Due to inclement weather that hit the Tri-Cities region this week, ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced changes to the Buccaneers’ spring practice schedule on Friday.


Baseball

NKU rallies past ETSU, 3-2

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2016) – Northern Kentucky plated three runs in the top of the ninth and hands ETSU the 3-2 loss at Thomas Stadium on Friday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Bucs to host Wofford on Senior Day Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2016) – Still with a chance to share or win outright the Southern Conference regular season championship, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host league rival Wofford Saturday afternoon on Senior Day at 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball ends regular season at Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 26, 2016) – For the third straight season the ETSU Women's Basketball team will hit the road for their final regular season contest as they head to McKenzie Arena to face-off with rival Chattanooga on Saturday, Feb. 27. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. and can be watched on the SoCon Digital Network.


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

Women in third, Men in fourth after first day of SoCon Indoor Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 26, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program wrapped up the first day of the 2016 Southern Conference Indoor Championships Friday Birmingham’s CrossPlex. The women sit in third place with 34.50 points, while the men are in fourth place with 23 points.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis drops a 4-3 decision to No. 63 Georgia State

DUNWOODY, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2016) – No. 63 Georgia State knocked off the ETSU men’s tennis team Friday afternoon in Dunwoody, Ga. by a final score of 4-3. The loss moves ETSU’s record to 3-4 this season with all four losses coming against nationally ranked opponents.


Women's Tennis

Bucs move to 8-0 with 4-1 victory at UNCW

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Feb. 26, 2016) – After dropping the doubles point, the 73rd-ranked ETSU women’s tennis team rebounded to take all four singles matches to notch its eighth straight win Friday over UNC Wilmington. With the victory, the Buccaneers improve to 8-0 for the first time in the program’s history.


Men's Basketball

Fantastic first half powers Bucs past Furman, 80-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2016) – Building a 19-point halftime lead thanks to arguably its best opening 20 minutes of play this season, the ETSU men’s basketball team ultimately held off a second-half rally by Furman to take an 80-75 win over the Paladins in Southern Conference action Thursday at Freedom Hall.


Football

Inclement weather forces ETSU football to delay start of spring season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush announced Thursday morning that the opening of spring practice has been delayed due to inclement weather.


Baseball

ETSU baseball begins homestand with Northern Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2016) – East Tennessee State University baseball starts the eight-game home stretch against Northern Kentucky in a three game series starting on February 26 at 3 p.m.


Women's Soccer

Sayers set to join USA U-20 Women's National Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 25, 2016) – ETSU's Adam Sayers is set to travel with the USA U-20 Women's National Team for the La Manga Tournament in Spain, March 2-6.


Women's Tennis

No. 73 ETSU heads to North Carolina for a pair of matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2016) – The 73rd-ranked ETSU women’s tennis team will look to keep its perfect record intact this weekend as it heads to North Carolina for a pair of matches. The Bucs will face UNC Wilmington at 2 p.m. Friday and will close out the road swing against Elon Sunday at 1 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis prepares to face a pair of ranked teams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2016) – After 20 days off from competition, the ETSU men’s tennis team will return to action this weekend as it takes on No. 63 Georgia State Friday and No. 16 Georgia Sunday. The match times are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 2 p.m., respectively.


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

Bucs head to Birmingham for SoCon Indoor Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program will head to Birmingham, Ala. this weekend to compete in the SoCon Indoor Championships. The meet, which will be held at the CrossPlex, will be the 81st annual championship on the men’s side and the 29th for the women’s.


Men's Basketball

Bucs host Furman Thursday to open final home stand of season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2016) – With a focus on wrapping up a high seed for the Southern Conference Tournament next week in Asheville, N.C., the ETSU men’s basketball team will host its final two regular season games of the season this weekend, beginning Thursday evening when the Buccaneers take on Furman inside Freedom Hall at 7 p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

NEW ORLEANS (February 24, 2015) – The ETSU Cross Country program earned USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors on Wednesday with the men’s team compiling a 3.3 grade point average while the women’s team produced a 3.42 GPA.


Baseball

Miscues cost Bucs in Blacksburg

Blacksburg, Va. (Feb. 23, 2016) – The Bucs committed five errors while only tacking on four hits in the 11-0 loss to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. on Tuesday afternoon.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis comes in at No. 73 in latest ITA Rankings

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Feb. 23, 2016) – Following seven straight victories to open its spring season, the ETSU women’s tennis team cracked the Oracle/ITA DI Women's Team Rankings Tuesday coming in at No. 73.


Men's Soccer

Bucs volunteer for Appalachia Service Project

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team volunteered their time last week with Appalachia Service Project (ASP) where they assisted in building houses for low-income families in the Tri-Cities area.


Baseball

ETSU hits the road to face VT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2016) – Tony Skole and the baseball team will head to Blacksburg, Va. to square off against Virginia Tech on February 23 at 3 p.m. at English Field


Softball

Three Bucs earn spots on the Tiger Classic All-Tournament Team

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2016) – After going 4-1 this past weekend at the Tiger Classic in Nashville, three ETSU softball players were named to the event’s All-Tournament team.


Men's Tennis

Zaatini Named PTR Tennessee Member of the Year

Hilton Head Island, SC - - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards last week during the 2016 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, was held February 17-20, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.


Women's Soccer

Koren, Zadrazil to Compete in Cyprus Cup for Austria National Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 22, 2016) - Junior Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) and senior Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) of ETSU Women's Soccer are set to head overseas to represent the Austria National Team in the Cyprus Women's Cup, March 2-9.


Softball

Bucs knock off UL Monroe, 5-3, to pick up third straight win

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2016) – The ETSU softball team closed out the Tiger Classic on a high note with a 5-3 victory over UL Monroe Sunday in Nashville. The victory, which is ETSU’s third straight, improved the Bucs’ record to 4-3 overall.


Baseball

Rain drowns out series finale against Bowling Green

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2016) – Sunday’s series finale between ETSU and Bowling Green has been canceled due to weather.


Men's Basketball

Guyn, Bradford lift Bucs to road win at Mercer, 77-74

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 20, 2016) – Senior guard Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) scored a career high 32 points and sophomore guard Desonta Bradford (Humboldt) made clutch plays down the stretch to power the ETSU men’s basketball team past Southern Conference foe Mercer 77-74 Saturday afternoon inside Hawkins Arena.


Softball

Offense powers ETSU Softball to a pair of wins in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2016) – After scoring three runs in its first four games, the ETSU softball team exploded for 14 runs in two games Saturday in Nashville en route to a pair of victories over Tennessee State and Northern Kentucky.


Baseball

Bats spark in 12-1 win; Gonzalez tosses six scoreless frames

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2016) – The Buccaneer’s bats spark with 16 hits backed by strong pitching from Victor Gonzalez (Mount Pleasant, S.C.) and Lee Haeberle (Hendersonville, Tenn.) as ETSU defeated Bowling Green 12-1 on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis remains unbeaten with 4-1 win over MTSU

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team improved its record to 7-0 this season with a 4-1 victory over Middle Tennessee State Saturday morning.


Women's Basketball

Three score in double figures as ETSU falls to Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 20, 2016) - On Saturday afternoon in the final regular season home game for the ETSU Women's Basketball team, the Buccaneers fell 56-51 with three ETSU players scoring in double figures.


Softball

Bucs pick up first win of 2016; earn split on day one of Tiger Classic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2016) – Only three runs were scored by the ETSU softball team’s opposition Friday, which proved to be enough for the Bucs to earn a split on the first day of the Tiger Classic. The Bucs won the first game of the day against Butler, 1-0, but dropped the night cap to Evansville, 3-0.


Women's Tennis

Bucs improve to 6-0 with a 4-0 victory over UT Martin

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2016) – In over 30 years of competition, the ETSU women’s tennis team never began a season 6-0. That fact changed today as the Bucs defeated UT Martin Friday afternoon in Murfreesboro, Tenn. to improve to 6-0 for the first time in program history.


Baseball

Bucs outdueled in season opener against BGSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team faltered in its 2016 season opener as Bowling Green rallied past the Buccaneers, 7-1, on Friday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men to meet Mercer Saturday in final regular season road game

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 20, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will play its final road game of the regular season on Saturday, as the Buccaneers visit Southern Conference rival Mercer at 4:30 p.m. inside the University Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set to Celebrate Senior Day in Home Finale Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 19, 2016) – The ETSU Women's Basketball team will close out home play this season when it welcomes Samford to Brooks Gym on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Prior to the contest, the Buccaneers will honor a group of two seniors who will play their final career ETSU home game.


Football

Football Announces Key Dates for Spring Practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and the Buccaneers announced key dates for the upcoming spring season on Friday. The Bucs open spring practice on Thursday, Feb. 25 and wrap up with the Mountain States Health Alliance Spring Game on Saturday, April 2.


Women's Basketball

ETSU falters in the fourth; drops home game vs. Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 18, 2016) - Against the top team in the Southern Conference the ETSU Women's Basketball team saw it's four-game win streak come to an end as they fell to Mercer, 61-45 inside Brooks Gym on Thursday night.


Men's Basketball

Defensive effort lifts Bucs past The Citadel, 67-51

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 18, 2016)– With the top two scoring teams in the Southern Conference facing off Thursday night at McAlister Fieldhouse, one may have expected a shootout. Instead, the ETSU men’s basketball team put together a defensive gem.


Softball

Bucs travel to Nashville for the Tiger Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will travel to Nashville, Tenn. this weekend to compete in the Tiger Classic. The Classic will feature 15 games over three days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) with ETSU competing in five of those contests.


Baseball

Baseball opens season with three-game set

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team will open their 2016 season at home on February 19 as the Bucs take on Bowling Green in a three-game series at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis heads to Murfreesboro for a pair of matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will head out on the road for just the second time this season as it heads to Murfreesboro, Tenn. for a pair of matches against UT Martin and Middle Tennessee State this weekend.


Men's Golf

Bucs wrap up play at The Prestige

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2016) – Playing in its first tournament of the spring season, the ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up final round play at The Prestige at PGA WEST on Wednesday afternoon. Senior All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) paced the Buccaneers by finishing tied for eighth.


Women's Basketball

Women's Hoops begins final homestand Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 17, 2016) – Beginning on Thursday the ETSU Women's Basketball team begins its final homestand with a pivotal match-up against first-place Mercer at 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym. Earlier this season the Buccaneers defeated the Bears on the road, 55-53. Thursday's contest can be streamed live on ESPN3.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men hit the road for Thursday game at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 17, 2016) – With only four games left in the regular season, the ETSU men’s basketball team hits the road this weekend for a pair of Southern Conference games beginning Thursday evening at The Citadel. Tip is set for 6 p.m. inside McAlister Fieldhouse.


Men's Golf

Meronk Moves into Top 10 at The Prestige

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2016) – After registering seven birdies, including five in his first nine holes, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) moved into the top 10 at The Prestige at PGA WEST.


Men's Basketball

CollegeInsider.com Interview: Steve Forbes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2016) - Steve Forbes has a very diverse resume, having proven his ability to achieve success as a Head Coach at the JUCO level and assist several Division I program to numerous NCAA Tournament appearances.


Men's Basketball

New trio lifts Bucs past Western Carolina, 83-77

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2016) – The usual suspects gave way to a trio of breakout performances on Monday night, as the ETSU men’s basketball team overtook Western Carolina in the second half and dropped the Catamounts 83-77 in Southern Conference action at Freedom Hall.


Men's Golf

Meronk, Gradecki pace Bucs in opening round at The Prestige

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2016) – Playing in their first tournament of the spring season, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) and junior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Śląskie, Poland) paced the Buccaneer men’s golf team on day one of The Prestige, which concluded Monday afternoon at the Greg Norman PGA WEST Course.


Softball

Bucs drop a pair to open the season in Kennesaw

KENNESAW, Ga. (Feb. 14, 2016) – The ETSU softball team dropped a pair of games Sunday as it opened its 2016 season in Kennesaw, Ga. The Bucs lost its season opener to Murray State by a score of 5-0 and dropped the second contest to Kennesaw State by a 4-2 final tally.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men look to bounce back Monday against Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2016) – After losing a rivalry matchup with Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon, the ETSU men’s basketball team faces the challenge of needing to refocus and regroup quickly to stay in the conference race as Western Carolina visits Freedom Hall on Monday night.


Women's Tennis

Bucs remain unbeaten with 6-1 win over Emory

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team improved its record to 5-0 Sunday with a 6-1 win over Emory at the Bristol Racket Club. It marks the second consecutive season that the Bucs have begun their season with a 5-0 record.


Men's Golf

Bucs Head West to Open Spring Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team escaped the winter weather as the Buccaneers open their 2016 spring season on Monday morning at the Prestige at PGA WEST in La Quinta, Calif.


Men's Basketball

Record crowd watches UTC outlast ETSU, 76-68

A crowd of 5,601 fans - the largest in the SoCon this season - was on hand to watch the Bucs take on UTC.


Women's Basketball

Bucs survive late UNCG rally to pick up fourth straight win

GREENSBORO, N.C. (February 13, 2016) - With the shot clock winding down and the game on the line it was the freshman Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) with the go-ahead basket with 50 seconds left to give the ETSU Women's Basketball team a 80-77 victory over UNC-Greensboro on Saturday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

"Gold Out" game set as Chattanooga visits ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2016) -- This is the game every ETSU men’s basketball fan has been waiting for – and it’s only 24 hours away.


Softball

Softball opens season Sunday in Georgia

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2016) – The ETSU softball team will open its 2016 season Sunday when it travels to Kennesaw, Ga. to compete in the Kickoff Classic. The Bucs, who were 15-33 overall last season, will take on Murray State at 1:30 p.m. and wrap up the day facing Kennesaw State at 4 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Bucs look to remain unbeaten Sunday vs. Emory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will look to notch its second consecutive 5-0 start this weekend when it hosts Emory University Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Bristol Racket Club. ETSU has picked up wins over USC Upstate, Appalachian State, Morehead State and Tusculum so far this season.


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

Roberts paces ETSU Track & Field in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 12, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program turned in a solid day at the Samford Invitational Friday in Birmingham, Ala. ETSU tallied 30.5 combined points in its first scored meet of the season. The 30.5 points ranked 12th among the 16 schools that competed in the meet.


Men's Soccer

Schoenfeld scores a goal in debut with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Johnson City, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2016) – Former Buccaneer soccer standout Aaron Schoenfeld recently signed a two and a half year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League (IPL) and scored within two minutes of his debut on the team.


Women's Basketball

Bucs aim to continue winning streak Saturday at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2016) – After capturing the 600th program victory on Thursday the ETSU Women's Basketball team looks to keep its three-game winning streak alive against the Spartans of UNC-Greensboro on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. and can be watched live on ESPN3.


Softball

Pickett Named to the College Sport Madness All-SoCon Second Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2016) – Following a breakout freshman season, ETSU softball player Cassi Pickett (Chattanooga, Tenn.) was named to the College Sport Madness All-SoCon Second Team.


Men's Basketball

ETSU outlasts stingy Samford in overtime, 94-90

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2016) – With a matchup against rival Chattanooga looming on Saturday, the ETSU men’s basketball team needed overtime but managed to outlast Samford 94-90 in Southern Conference action Thursday evening inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

ETSU earns 600th program victory behind Second Half surge

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (February 11, 2016) - The ETSU Women's Basketball team earned it's 600th program victory on Thursday night as they scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to defeat Western Carolina, 45-43 inside the Ramsey Regional Activity Center.


Softball

Weather forces Softball to make changes to schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2016) – With forecasted wind chills being around 20 degrees Saturday in Kennesaw, Ga., the ETSU softball team was forced to make some schedule alterations to its opening weekend of games.


Baseball

Bucs selected to preseason All-SoCon teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 11, 2016) – Announced Thursday morning by the Southern conference, the East Tennessee State University baseball team was awarded three more preseason All-Conference accolades.


Men's Basketball

Bucs open "Rivalry Week" at home against Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2016) – For the first time in nearly the three weeks, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be back home inside Freedom Hall when the Buccaneers host Southern Conference foe Samford Thursday night at 7 p.m.


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

Bucs ready to compete in the Samford Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program will look to build upon the momentum it gained last weekend Friday when it competes in the Samford Invitational at the Birmingham CrossPlex.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball begins weekend road trip at W.Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2016) – As the regular season winds down the ETSU Women's Basketball team hits the road for a Southern Conference match-up against the Catamounts of Western Carolina on Thursday, Feb. 11. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. and can be seen on the SoCon Digital Network.


Men's Tennis

Biosca/Ribeiro check in at No. 34 in ITA Doubles Rankings

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Feb. 10, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis players David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) and Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) achieved a bit of history Wednesday when the latest Oracle/ITA National Rankings were released.


Women's Track & Field

Kessler Named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 10, 2016) – ETSU Track & Field’s Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held Feb. 3-9.


Men's Track & Field

Moore tabbed SoCon Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 10, 2016) – ETSU Track & Field’s Matt Moore (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) has been named one of the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week. Selections were made by a group of the league’s track and field coaches and included competition held Feb. 3-9.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to host “Rivalry” home stand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will host its most highly anticipated home stand of the season later this week, with a trio of games that will match the Buccaneers against Southern Conference rivals.


Softball

2016 ETSU Softball Season Preview

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2016) – The ETSU softball team is just four days away getting its 2016 season underway. The Bucs, who were 15-33 overall and 3-15 in conference play in 2015, will open the 2016 campaign with the Kick-Off Classic at Kennesaw State Feb. 13-14.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU Tennis sweeps SoCon Player of the Week awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 9, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s tennis teams made it a clean sweep Tuesday as both programs notched SoCon player of the week awards.


Men's Basketball

Student ticket distribution plans for UTC game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2016) – Due to the expected high demand for this Saturday's men's basketball game against Chattanooga, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in conjunction with ETSU Student Affairs has developed a student ticket distribution plan to ensure students have ample opportunity to acquire their complimentary ticket for the game.


Men's Golf

Golfweek's Southern Conference Preview

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2016) -- The college golf season has returned, and Golfweek is here to preview each conference as we enter the spring season. From Jan. 11 to Feb. 10, we'll look at the favorites, contenders and sleepers from every conference in men's college golf.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis improves to 4-0 with win over Tusculum

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team picked up its fourth win in as many matches Sunday as it defeated Tusculum, 6-1, at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. It is the second consecutive season that the Bucs have begun their season with a 4-0 record.


Men's Basketball

Look out Bello: Deuce's stellar play lifts Bucs past UNCG, 68-65

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2016) – Welcome home, Deuce Bello.


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

Bucs win three events on day two of Buccaneer Invite

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2016) – In its final day of competition at home this season, the ETSU track & field program turned in a steady performance to close out the Buccaneer Invitational Saturday.


Women's Basketball

ETSU grinds out 68-64 victory over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 6, 2016) - Senior Shomari Kendrick (Lexington, Ky.) registered her third double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds as the ETSU Women's Basketball team came away with a 68-64 victory over Furman on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis downs Appalachian State, 6-1, in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team picked up its third straight victory Saturday as it defeated Appalachian State, 6-1. With the victory, the Bucs get back to the .500 mark after beginning the season 0-3.


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

Bucs turn in strong first day at Buccaneer Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2016) – In its final home meet of the indoor season, the ETSU track and field program turned in a strong first day at the Buccaneer Invitational.


Women's Basketball

Bucs to play Furman in annual Play4Kay on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2016) – The ETSU Women's Basketball team will play their annual Play4Kay Game on Saturday inside Brooks Gym as they host the Furman Paladins in a crucial Southern Conference showdown. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. and can be streamed live on ESPN3.


Men's Basketball

Bucs to wrap up long SoCon swing Saturday at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 5, 2016) – Having spent the last two weeks on the road in the Southern Conference, the ETSU men’s basketball team will play the final of four straight SoCon road games Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers face UNC Greensboro Saturday afternoon at Fleming Gym.


Men's Tennis

Bucs open home schedule Saturday vs. Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2016) – Following a week off from competition, the ETSU men’s tennis team will be back in action Saturday when they host Appalachian State at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.


Men's Basketball

Pressing defense sparks Bucs in 71-60 win over VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 4, 2016) – Trailing VMI by 11 points late in the first half, ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes pressed the issue.


Women's Basketball

Bridges surpasses 1,000; ETSU escapes with 70-69 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 4, 2016) - At the 5:51 mark of the third quarter junior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) nailed a three-pointer from the right corner to become the 22nd member of ETSU's 1,000-point club as the ETSU Women's Basketball team escaped with a 70-69 victory over Wofford on Thursday morning.


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

Track & Field readies for the Buccaneer Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program will host its final home meet of the season this weekend as it will welcome nearly sixty schools to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field for the Buccaneer Invitational.


Football

ETSU football announces 23-man signing class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced its 2016 signing class as the Bucs landed 23 commitments on Wednesday during National Signing Day.


Football

SIGNING DAY CENTRAL

Follow ETSU football on National Signing Day via “Signing Day Central!”


Women's Tennis

Bucs remain unbeaten with a 6-1 win over Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2016) – For the second consecutive season the ETSU women’s tennis team has begun its season 3-0 as it knocked off Morehead State, 6-1, Wednesday morning to pick up its third victory of the spring.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Hosts Wofford on Education Day Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2016) – As part of ETSU's annual Education Day, the ETSU Women's Basketball team hosts Wofford on Thursday, Feb 4 at 11:00a.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men continue road swing Thursday at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 3, 2016) – Entering its second swing through Southern Conference play, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin the final month of the regular season on the road Thursday night at VMI. Tip inside Cameron Hall is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Choo Named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 3, 2016) – ETSU women’s tennis player Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) has been named General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held Jan. 27-Feb. 2, the league office announced Wednesday.


Football

Football announces details for National Signing Day coverage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released details regarding Wednesday’s National Signing Day for football.


Football

ETSU football announces walk-on tryout information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information Tuesday regarding an upcoming tryout for walk-on players.


Women's Tennis

Bucs set to take on Morehead State and Tusculum this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will look to remain unbeaten this week when it travels to take on Morehead State Wednesday and when it hosts Tusculum Sunday in Bristol, Tenn. The start times for the two matches are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 9 a.m., respectively.


Football

ETSU releases 2016 football schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2016) – After announcing the Buccaneers will play a home game with Western Carolina at Bristol Motor Speedway last week, head coach Carl Torbush released the full 2016 ETSU football schedule on Monday.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis cruises past Appalachian State, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2016) – A day after sweeping USC Upstate in its season opener, the ETSU women’s tennis team followed that performance up with another sweep Sunday as it defeated Appalachian State, 7-0. It is the second consecutive season that the Buccaneers have begun their season 2-0.


Baseball

Bucs open spring practice with scrimmages

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2016) – ETSU baseball officially began spring practices on Friday with an open scrimmage at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Furious rally falls short as Furman bests ETSU, 74-70

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 30, 2016) – Down 72-57 with 3:56 left in regulation, the ETSU men’s basketball team scored 13 straight points and had two opportunities to tie the game, but those shots missed the mark as Furman escaped with a 74-70 Southern Conference victory Saturday afternoon inside Timmons Arena.


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

Squibbs leads ETSU on day two of Camel City Classic

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program finished up its weekend at the Camel City Classic Saturday with four top 10 performances. Leading the way for ETSU Saturday was junior Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) who finished second in the pole vault with a mark of 4.85m.


Women's Tennis

Bucs sweep USC Upstate, 7-0, to open season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team opened its 2016 season as well as a team can as the Bucs swept USC Upstate, 7-0, Saturday afternoon at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.


Women's Basketball

Bucs suffer first home loss of the season to Chattanooga, 65-57

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 30, 2016) - In front of a crowd of just over 1,000 inside Brooks Gym the ETSU Women's Basketball team dropped their first contest at home this season, falling to rival Chattanooga, 65-57 on Saturday afternoon.


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

Bucs close out day one at the Camel City Classic

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program wrapped up day one of the Camel City Classic Friday in Winston Salem, N.C. In total the Bucs tallied four top 10 finishes in day one of competition with the best finish being ninth in three different events.


Women's Basketball

ETSU hosts Chattanooga on Saturday in Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan.29, 2016) – In what will be the first meeting since the SoCon Tournament Finals a year ago, the ETSU Women's Basketball welcomes Chattanooga to Brooks Gym on Saturday, Jan.30 at 2:00 p.m. The game can be streamed live on ESPN3.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men look to bounce back Saturday at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 29, 2016) – Having won eight of its last 10 games but coming off an 87-73 road loss at Wofford on Thursday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to get back on track Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers travel to face Southern Conference rival Furman in Greenville, S.C.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis opens season with two matches this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2016) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will open its 2016 season this weekend with a pair of home matches at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex against USC Upstate Saturday and Appalachian State Sunday. Both matches are set for a 1 p.m. start time.


Baseball

Three Bucs earn preseason All-Conference honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2016) – College Sports Madness announced Thursday morning their selections for the Madness 2016 SoCon Preseason All-Conference Teams, and ETSU baseball earned two players on the first team and one on the second team.


Men's Basketball

Bucs stumble in road loss to Wofford, 87-73

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 28, 2016) – With a defensive effort that held the ETSU men’s basketball team to a season low three 3-pointers and using a 28-7 offensive run to close out the first half, the Wofford Terriers dropped the Buccaneers 87-73 Thursday evening inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Football

ETSU football to play Western Carolina at Bristol Motor Speedway

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Bristol Motor Speedway held a joint press conference on Thursday afternoon to announce they have reached an agreement to host ETSU’s 2016 Southern Conference football opener at the Last Great Colosseum.


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

ETSU Track & Field set to make first road trip of season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Following a week off from competition, the ETSU Track & Field program will be back in action this weekend at the Camel City Classic in Winston Salem, N.C. The event will be held at the JDL Fast Track and will feature over 40 events over Jan. 29-30.


Men's Basketball

Bucs begin critical road stretch Thursday at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 27, 2016) – Beginning its most daunting road stretch of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin a four-game swing in Southern Conference play on Thursday night at 7 p.m. against Wofford.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ Guyn named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 26, 2016) – Senior guard Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) has been named the Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for all games played Jan. 19-25.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men crack Mid-Major Top 25 poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2016) – Having won eight of its last nine games and sitting atop the Southern Conference standings, the ETSU men’s basketball team cracked the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll on Monday evening, making the list at No. 24.


Men's Basketball

Bucs join Coaching for Literacy’s fight for literacy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and the Buccaneers are partnering with Coaching for Literacy (CFL) in the Fight for Literacy. The Buccaneers will host CFL’s Assistant Coach Program on February 25, 2016, as they host the Furman Paladins inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Tennis

Bucs end west coast swing with 6-1 win over Portland

SEATTLE, Wash. (Jan. 25, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team won its second straight match Monday afternoon as it knocked off Portland, 6-1, in Seattle, Wash. The Buccaneers not only improved their record to 2-3 but they also finished its trip to the west coast with a 2-1 record.


Men's Basketball

Guyn tabbed College Sports Madness SoCon POTW

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball’s Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) has been named the Southern Conference’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week by collegesportsmadness.com.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Women's Track & Field

Eight inducted into 2016 Hall of Fame Class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored eight Buccaneer greats Saturday evening at the Carnegie Hotel as part of the 2016 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony presented by Johnson City Honda.


Men's Tennis

ETSU edges Penn for first win of 2016, 4-3

SEATTLE, Wash. (Jan. 23, 2016) – Following three straight losses to begin its 2016 season, the ETSU men’s tennis team notched its first victory of the spring season Saturday when it knocked off Pennsylvania, 4-3. The win bumps ETSU’s record to 1-3.


Men's Basketball

Bucs drop The Citadel 101-92 for second straight OT win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team is definitely giving its fans their money’s worth.


Women's Basketball

Tarter's Game-Winner lifts ETSU past Mercer, 55-53

MACON, Ga. (January 23, 2016) - With 12 seconds remaining and the Buccaneers down by one, the ball was put into the hands of sophomore Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) and she delivered with a game-winning lay-up to give the ETSU Women's Basketball team a 55-53 victory over Mercer on Saturday afternoon.


Women's Soccer

2016 Hall of Fame Class: Erin Ashton

Academics, as much as athletics, factored in Erin Ashton’s decision to attend East Tennessee State University. It was a decision where she truly has no regrets.


Men's Tennis

Bucs fall to No. 45 Washington, 5-2

SEATTLE, Wash. (Jan. 22, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team faced its third team in as many matches Friday evening in Seattle, Wash. As was the case in the first two matches, the Bucs dropped the match as it fell to No. 45 Washington by a score of 5-2. With the loss, ETSU moves to 0-3 this season.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men host The Citadel Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2016) – Having won seven of its last eight games and following a 65-63 overtime win over Mercer on Thursday, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be looking to keep its winning momentum Saturday when The Citadel visits Freedom Hall at 4 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Bucs end road trip with visit to league-leader Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 22, 2016) – With it's three-game win streak coming to an end on Thursday the ETSU Women's Basketball team looks to rebound on the road at Mercer on Saturday, Jan. 22. The Buccaneers are 3-2 in Southern Conference play while Mercer is leading the SoCon with a perfect 4-0 record. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN3.


Men's Golf

2016 Hall of Fame Class: Allan Strange

Ask Allan Strange how often he’s been mistaken for his famous brother and he laughs.


Men's Basketball

Guyn’s game-winner lifts ETSU past Mercer 65-63 in OT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2016) – Trailing by eight points late in the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team forced overtime and senior guard Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) connected on a game-winning shot with 2.6 seconds left on the clock to give the Buccaneers a dramatic 65-63 win over the Mercer Bears Thursday evening inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

ETSU Unable to Overcome Second Half Shooting Woes in Loss

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 21, 2016) - The ETSU Women's Basketball team saw it's three-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday night as Samford defeated the Buccaneers, 55-47 inside the Pete Hanna Center.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU Courtside Episode 6

Watch this week's episode of ETSU Courtside presented by Johnson City Honda.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis heads to Seattle for three matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team will head to Seattle, Wash. for three matches in four days beginning Friday at No. 45 Washington. The Buccaneers will also take on Pennsylvania Saturday and Portland Monday on the west coast swing.


Women's Track & Field

2016 Hall of Fame Class: Catherine Berry

Having qualified for the 5,000-meter national championships in 2000, East Tennessee State’s Catherine (Berry) Layne was excited about her prospects in the event.


Men's Basketball

Bucs to host Mercer in critical SoCon matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2016) – Following a 1-1 road swing, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to Freedom Hall Thursday night for its most critical Southern Conference game of the season so far, as the Mercer Bears visit at 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women's Hoops Travels to face Samford on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan.20, 2016) – After back-to-back home victories and riding a three-game win streak, the ETSU Women's Basketball team takes it's talents on the road to Birmingham, Ala. to face-off against the Bulldogs of Samford on Thursday. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN 3.


Women's Basketball

Christopher named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 20, 2016) - Senior Chandler Christopher (Greeneville, Tenn.) of ETSU Women's Basketball has been named General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the week for competition held Jan. 13-19, the league office announced on Wednesday.


Football

2016 Hall of Fame Class: Bill Casey

When Mike Casey talks about his brother Bill, you can’t miss the pride he feels in the former All-America safety on East Tennessee State University’s most famous football team who also happened to be his kid brother.


Men's Soccer

Oshoniyi receives extension as head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2016) – Dr. Richard Sander and the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday men’s soccer head coach Bo Oshoniyi received a three-year contract extension that will run through the 2018-19 season.


Women's Basketball

Tianna Tarter named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 19, 2016) - On Tuesday the Southern Conference announced that sophomore Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) has been named Women's Basketball Player of the Week for all games played Jan.12-18.


Men's Soccer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Volleyball

ETSU places 30 on SoCon Fall Academic All-Conference

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 19, 2016) - Thirty ETSU student-athletes earned spots on the Fall 2015 Academic All-Southern Conference team on Tuesday as announced by the league office.


Football

2016 Hall of Fame Class: Greg Ryan

When he started playing football, Greg Ryan didn’t see himself as a record-setting quarterback at East Tennessee State University.


Football

2016 Hall of Fame Class: B.J. Adigun

B.J. Adigun teamed with quarterback Greg Ryan for three years on his way to becoming the most decorated wide receiver in East Tennessee State University football history.


Men's Basketball

2016 Hall of Fame Class: Zakee Wadood

Zakee Wadood likes the sound of his new title, Hall of Famer. He just never thought it would happen.


Men's Tennis

No. 11 Demon Deacons down Bucs, 8-1

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 16, 2016) – A few days following a 4-3 loss at No. 43 Georgia Tech, the ETSU men’s tennis team had another crack at downing a ranked ACC opponent. Unfortunately for the Bucs, however, No. 11 Wake Forest lived up to its ranking as it handed ETSU its second consecutive loss, 8-1.


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

Youth leads the Bucs in day two of the ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program received a hefty boost from its underclassmen in the final day of the ETSU Invitational at the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Men's Basketball

McLean’s career high 29 lifts UTC past ETSU, 94-84

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2016) – Chattanooga’s Tre’ McLean scored a career high 29 points and the Mocs opened the second half with a decisive offensive run to take a 94-84 win over the ETSU men’s basketball team in a matchup of Southern Conference rivals Saturday evening inside McKenzie Arena.


Women's Basketball

Bucs Survive Scare from Catamounts for Third Straight Victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 16, 2016) - After surrendering a 26-point halftime lead, the ETSU Women's Basketball team held on to remain perfect at home this season, defeating Western Carolina, 74-62 on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

2016 Hall of Fame Class: Jerald Fields

Jerald Fields’ trip to the East Tennessee State University Hall of Fame was almost derailed before it ever began.


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

Bucs close out day one of the ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2016) –The ETSU track & field program returned to action Friday in its second consecutive home meet at the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Women's Basketball

ETSU returns to action against W.Carolina at Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan.15 2016) – Riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak in conference play, the ETSU Women's Basketball team returns to action on Saturday to take on the Catamounts of Western Carolina inside Brooks Gym. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m and can be seen on ESPN 3.


Men's Basketball

Rivalry showdown at Chattanooga up next for ETSU

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2016) – Another chapter in the storied history of the ETSU and Chattanooga men’s basketball rivalry will be written on Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers and Mocs face off with first place in the Southern Conference standings on the line at 5 p.m. inside the McKenzie Arena.


Women's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tianna Tarter

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Jan. 15, 2016) – Some things in life are just meant to be. Fortunately for the women’s basketball program at ETSU, one of those things is sophomore guard Tianna Tarter.


Softball

ETSU Softball opens 2016 season with first practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2016) – The ETSU Softball team opens the 2016 season Saturday with its first official practice at Betty Basler Field. The Buccaneers will have just under a month to prepare for their first games, which will be at the Kick-Off Classic on the campus of Kennesaw State Feb. 13-14.


Men's Basketball

ETSU overcomes Samford’s pressure to win 81-77

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 14, 2016) – Despite turning the ball over 20 times and allowing Samford to shoot 53 percent from the floor, the ETSU men’s basketball team made plays down the stretch to win for the sixth straight time, dropping the Bulldogs 81-77 in Southern Conference action Thursday at the Pete Hanna Center.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball shows offensive firepower in 89-73 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 14, 2016) - On Thursday night the ETSU Women's Basketball team flexed their offensive muscles shooting a season-high 57.4 percent en route to a 89-73 victory over UNC-Greensboro.


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

Track & field back in action at ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2016) – A week after opening its season with the David E. Walker Kickoff Classic, the ETSU track & field program returns to action Jan. 15-16 when it hosts the ETSU Invitational inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Men's Tennis

No. 43 Georgia Tech edges ETSU in season opener, 4-3

ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan. 13, 2016) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team was edged in its season opener Wednesday at No. 43 Georgia Tech, 4-3.


Women's Basketball

Bucs look to remain perfect at home, host UNCG Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan.13, 2016) – When the ETSU Women's Basketball team hosts UNC-Greensboro on Thursday, the Buccaneers will be putting their perfect home record on the line. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. and can be streamed live on ESPN3.


Men's Track & Field

Borghetti-Metz Named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 13, 2016) – ETSU sophomore Haydn Borghetti-Metz (Rogersville, Tenn.) has been named General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held Jan. 6-12, the league office announced Wednesday.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men hit the road for two-game SoCon trip

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 13, 2016) – Having risen to first place in the Southern Conference standings, the ETSU men’s basketball team will try to defend its position on a two-game road trip this weekend, starting Thursday night as the Buccaneers travel to face SoCon foe Samford at 8 p.m. inside the Pete Hanna Center.


Men's Tennis

Bucs open spring season with a pair of ranked ACC opponents

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team will open its 2016 spring season Wednesday when it takes on No. 43 Georgia Tech at 2:30 p.m. After their match against the Yellow Jackets, the Bucs will take on No. 11 Wake Forest Saturday at 6 p.m.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer to hold College ID Camp March 12

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2016) – The ETSU Women's Soccer staff announced on Tuesday the program's College ID Camp will be held on Saturday, March 12 at Summers-Taylor Stadium


Men's Basketball

Cromer named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 12, 2016) – ETSU’s T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) has been named the Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for all games played Jan. 5-11, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

Outside shooting lifts ETSU to 88-51 win over VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Connecting on a school record 15 3-pointers for the second straight game, the ETSU men’s basketball team raced out to a large lead in the first half and then rolled to a convincing 88-51 win over VMI in Southern Conference play Monday evening at Freedom Hall.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men looking to keep streak alive Monday against VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2016) – Following a dramatic, last-second victory on Saturday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team returns to action Monday evening at 6 p.m. inside Freedom Hall against Southern Conference foe VMI.


Men's Basketball

Cromer’s dramatic game-winner lifts Bucs past UNCG, 86-83

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2016) – Junior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) connected on a game-winning 3-pointer with eight seconds left to lift the ETSU men’s basketball team past UNC Greensboro 86-83 in a hard fought Southern Conference battle Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Aggressive Defense leads ETSU to big victory over Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 9, 2016) - All 11 players who stepped on the court for the Buccaneers scored as the ETSU Women's Basketball team recorded their first Southern Conference victory Saturday night defeating Wofford, 70-54.


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

Bucs win a pair of events in day two of David E. Walker Kickoff Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field programs finished their opening meet of the 2016 season strongly Saturday at the David E. Walker Kickoff Classic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field. A pair of Bucs picked up wins in their respective events to highlight the day for ETSU.


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

Bucs finish up day one of David E. Walker Kickoff Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field squads opened the 2016 indoor season Friday afternoon at the David E. Walker Kickoff Classic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field. A pair of top 10 finishes in the long jump highlighted day one of the event for the Bucs.


Women's Basketball

ETSU continues SoCon road play Saturday at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan.8, 2016)– The ETSU Women's basketball team will look to bounce back after a tough loss at Furman on Saturday when they challenge the Terriers of Wofford at 5:00 p.m. inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men to debut "new look" Saturday against UNC Greensboro

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2016) – Returning home for a pair of Southern Conference games, the ETSU men’s basketball team will try to keep its current three-game winning streak intact when UNC Greensboro visits at 4 p.m. Saturday inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Tarter records Career-High 30 as ETSU falls to Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (January 7, 2016)- Despite an amazing shooting performance from sophomore Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) who recorded a career-high 30 points, the ETSU Women's Basketball fell in their Southern Conference opener 81-77 at Furman on Thursday night.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

VOTE: “So You Think You Can Sing” Round Two Music Genre

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2016) – Fans, we want to know what you want to hear during the second round of our Johnson City Honda “So You Think You Can Sing?” Challenge.


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

Bucs open 2016 with David E. Walker Kickoff Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs will open the indoor season Friday and Saturday when they compete in the David E. Walker Kickoff Classic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball opens SoCon play on the road Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan.6, 2016)– Winning five of their last six games, the ETSU Women's Basketball team looks to keep rolling as they start Southern Conference play on Thursday, Jan.7 at Furman. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN 3.


Men's Basketball

Banks, Bradford help lift ETSU to 72-68 win over NC Central

DURHAM, N.C. (Jan. 4, 2016) – Junior forward Isaac Banks (New Orleans, La.) posted a double-double effort and sophomore guard Desonta Bradford (Humboldt) made clutch plays down the stretch, as the ETSU men’s basketball team dropped North Carolina Central.


Men's Basketball

Cromer named College Sports Madness SoCon POTW

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball’s T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) has been named the Southern Conference’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week by collegesportsmadness.com. In two games last week, the junior guard averaged 20.5 points a contest to help the Bucs earn victories over Morehead State and Western Carolina.


Women's Basketball

Bucs Tame Bobcats with Strong Second Half Performance

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 3, 2016) - Despite a slow start, the ETSU Women's Basketball team scored 44 second half points to cruise past Lees-McRae, 73-46 inside Brooks Gym on Sunday afternoon. The Buccaneers remain a perfect 6-0 at home this season.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set for final non-conference game Monday at N.C. Central

DURHAM, N.C. (Jan. 4, 2016) – Fresh off arguably its most complete effort of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will hope to keep that momentum going as the Buccaneers face another road contest Monday night at North Carolina Central.


Men's Basketball

ETSU looks impressive in 82-66 win over Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 2, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team opened its 2016 Southern Conference schedule in style on Saturday, putting together one of its most complete efforts of the season in an 82-66 road win over Western Carolina at the Ramsey Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set for final non-conference match up at home Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan.1, 2016) – Ringing in the new year, the ETSU Women's Basketball team will host the Bobcats of Lees-McRae in their final non-conference game on Sunday, Jan.3. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men set to open SoCon play Saturday at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 1, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will begin the new year by opening Southern Conference play Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., traveling across the mountain to take on Western Carolina.


Men's Basketball

Cromer shines as Bucs hold off Morehead State, 75-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2015) – With senior point guard and leading scorer Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) nursing an injured calf muscle and sitting in street clothes on the bench, the ETSU men’s basketball team built a 22-point second half lead and ultimately held off a furious Morehead State rally in the closing minutes to post a 75-72 win.


Men's Basketball

Time change for ETSU home game with VMI on Jan. 11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday night that the game time for the Buccaneers’ home contest with VMI on Jan. 11 has been changed to 6 p.m.


Women's Basketball

ETSU's four game win streak snapped in 56-50 loss at Iona

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (December 29, 2015)– The ETSU women's basketball team saw their four-game win streak come to an end on Tuesday afternoon in a 56-50 defeat at Iona. Senior Shomari Kendrick (Lexington, Ky.) collected her second straight double-double in the loss.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men back home to face Morehead State Wednesday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2015) – After an eight-day break to celebrate the holidays, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to action at home Wednesday night, hosting non-conference opponent Morehead State inside Freedom Hall at 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women's Hoops heads to New York for meeting with Iona

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2015) – In the final game of 2015, the ETSU Women's Basketball team heads to New York to square off against the Gaels of Iona on Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Final minutes cost ETSU in 76-67 loss to Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2015) – For 36 minutes, the ETSU men’s basketball team put itself in position to enjoy a holiday victory over the Tennessee Volunteers. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, the final four minutes of the game did not go as planned.


Women's Basketball

Tarter named SoCon Player of the Week for Dec. 15-22

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.(Dec.22, 2015) - After averaging 21.6 points per game in three contests, sophomore Tianna Tarter (Johnson City) was named Southern Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday.


Baseball

Phillips named Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American

TUCSON, Ariz. (Dec. 22, 2015) – Collegiate Baseball newspaper released its preseason Louisville Slugger All-American list on Tuesday, and ETSU senior first baseman Kevin Phillips (St. Louis, Mo.) landed third team honors.


Women's Basketball

Bridges Drills Game-Winning Shot, Bucs win fourth straight

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn (December 21, 2015) – The final home game of 2015 for the ETSU Women's Basketball team was a dramatic one as junior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) nailed a deep three-pointer with 30 seconds left, propelling the Buccaneers to a 80-76 victory over Austin Peay on Monday night.


Men's Basketball

Forbes returns to UT Tuesday night, but this time on ETSU bench

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2015) – There will be an air of nostalgia in the building for ETSU head coach Steve Forbes when his Buccaneers take the floor Tuesday night against Southeastern Conference foe Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena.


Women's Basketball

Tarter named CSM SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2015) – On Monday sophomore guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Player of the Week by CollegeSportsMadness.com.


Women's Basketball

Bucs look to keep momentum rolling at home Monday

Johnson City, Tenn. (Dec.20,2015) - The ETSU women's basketball team plays their final home game of the 2015 year when they take on Austin Peay on Monday, Dec. 21 at 7:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU’s Guyn, Cromer score big in 87-81 win over EKU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2015) – Senior guard Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) scored a career high 27 points and the ETSU men’s basketball team overcame a 14-point, first-half deficit to collect an 87-81 win over Eastern Kentucky in a non-conference matchup Friday evening at Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Tarter's Double-Double helps ETSU race past Davidson

DAVIDSON, N.C. (December 18, 2015)– On Friday morning the ETSU women's basketball team defeated Davidson, 65-58 for their first victory over the Wildcats since 2004. The Bucs were led by sophomore Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) who recorded a double-double.


Women's Basketball

Women's Hoops prepares for Friday Morning Showdown

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2015) – The ETSU women's basketball team will make a brief road trip to Davidson, N.C. to challenge former Southern Conference rival Davidson on Friday morning. Tip-off is set for 11:30 a.m. as part of Davidson's Education Day.


Men's Basketball

Bucs host Eastern Kentucky Friday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2015) – Playing its final home game before the Christmas holiday, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host Eastern Kentucky Friday evening at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Hot Shooting propels ETSU past Campbell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 16, 2015) – At one point the ETSU women's basketball team led by as many as 28 points as they rolled past Campbell 70-55 Wednesday night inside Brooks Gym. It's the first time since 2009 the Bucs have started 4-0 at home.


Men's Basketball

ETSU road woes continue in 84-64 loss to Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team’s troubles away from home continued Tuesday night at UNC Asheville, as the Buccaneers dropped their third straight road game in an 84-64 loss inside Kimmel Arena.


Women's Basketball

Bucs to take on Campbell on Wednesday inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2015) – After snapping their four-game losing streak on Sunday, the ETSU Women’s Basketball team returns to action on Wednesday Dec.16 for a showdown with Campbell inside Brooks Gym. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


Softball

ETSU Softball volunteers to help make homes safer and stronger

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2015) – Last week the East Tennessee State University softball took a break from preparing for their final exams and joined the Appalachia Service Project of Johnson City in their efforts in making homes safer and stronger.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back in action at Asheville Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2015) – With final exams now completed, the ETSU men’s basketball team returns to the court and begins its stretch of holiday games with a trip to UNC Asheville Tuesday night. Tip inside Kimmel Arena is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

ETSU sinks Armstrong State, 62-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 13, 2015) – Behind season-highs in both offensive rebounds and steals, the ETSU women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak defeating Armstrong State 62-52 on Sunday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball returns to action Sunday at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2015) – Coming off a season long five game road trip the ETSU women’s basketball team looks to snap a four-game skid when they host Armstrong State on Sunday, Dec.13 at 2 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

McClain, defense lead ETSU past Milligan, 98-47

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2015) – Senior guard Petey McClain (Mobile, Ala.) scored a career high 12 points and four other Buccaneers reached double-figure scoring, as the ETSU men’s basketball team out-rebounded Milligan Collge 55-33 and forced 21 turnovers in a 98-47 win over the Buffaloes Thursday evening inside Freedom Hall.


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

Watts unveils ETSU’s 2016 Track & Field Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2015) – ETSU Director of Track & Field George Watts announced the Bucs’ 2016 schedule Thursday. In total the Blue and Gold are scheduled to compete in six indoor meets and nine outdoor competitions.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back home Thursday for matchup with Milligan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2015) – Following a week-long break to wrap up academic work for the fall semester, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to action Thursday night, hosting nearby Milligan College at Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


General News

ETSU sponsors first grade Westwood Elementary class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday a sponsorship of a first grade class at Westwood Elementary School in Manchester, Tenn. for its No Excuses University program.


Baseball, Football, Buc Spirit, General News

ETSU Athletics hosts annual “A Buccaneer Christmas” event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics continued its holiday tradition as the Buccaneers held the 15th annual “A Buccaneer Christmas” event on Monday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Soccer

Former Buc Schoenfeld ready for MLS Cup

It’s been four years since Aaron Schoenfeld left East Tennessee State University for the professional soccer ranks. On Sunday, his team, the Columbus Crew, will play in the biggest game in American professional soccer.


Women's Basketball

Bucs battle, but shooting woes doom effort at Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2015) – The ETSU women's basketball team was unable to overcome a second half surge by Vanderbilt falling 65-39 inside Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.


General News

Photos: Bucky’s Jingle Bell 5K

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held its fourth annual Bucky’s Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk on Saturday.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil named NSCAA All-Southeast Region Third Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec 4, 2015) – The National Soccer Coaches Association of America released its All-Southeast Region teams on Friday with senior Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) garnering third team honors.


Men's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Football, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Women's Track & Field

ETSU Athletics releases 2016 Hall of Fame class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday the names of eight former Buccaneers who will comprise the 2016 induction class into the ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


Women's Basketball

ETSU heads to Nashville for a battle with Vanderbilt

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2015) – Following Wednesday’s contest against No.8 Tennessee, the ETSU women’s basketball team faces their second consecutive SEC opponent when they take on Vanderbilt on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. inside Memorial Gymnasium. The game is streamed live on SEC Network +.


General News

Bucky’s Jingle Bell 5K to be held December 5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold its fourth annual Bucky’s Jingle Bell 5K, which will be held this Saturday, December 5.


Football

Coach Torbush visits Ridgeview Elementary School

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2015) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush made a visit to Ridgeview Elementary School on Wednesday morning.


Women's Basketball

ETSU shows strong performance in loss at No.8 Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec.2 , 2015) – The ETSU women's basketball team held their own against No.8 Tennessee on Wednesday night inside Thompson-Boling Arena as the Bucs had a two-point lead midway through second quarter before the Lady Vols pulled away for the 85-49 victory.


Men's Basketball

Free throws lift Tennessee Tech past ETSU, 63-61

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2015) – It may be the season of giving, but the charity stripe was certainly not kind to the ETSU men’s basketball team on Wednesday evening inside Tennessee Tech’s Eblen Center.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball continues road swing at No.8 Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team is set to make the short trek down the interstate to square off with eighth-ranked Tennessee Wednesday night inside Thompson-Boling Arena. Fans can watch on SEC Network +, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs aim to halt skid Wednesday at Tennessee Tech

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2015) – With the goal of snapping a two-game losing skid, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to the court on Wednesday evening as the Buccaneers hit the road to take on Tennessee Tech. Game time at the Eblen Center is set for 7 p.m.


Men's Soccer

Oshoniyi to coach U-17 USMNT

Lakewood Ranch, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2015) – ETSU men’s soccer head coach Bo Oshoniyi is heading back to Florida as he will assist the U-17 United States men’s national team during the Nike Friendlies at the Premier Sports Complex in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. from Dec. 2-7.


Women's Basketball

Bucs let early lead slip away against Elon

ELON, N.C. (Nov.29, 2015) – The ETSU women's basketball team let a first half lead slip away on Sunday afternoon as they fell to the Elon Phoenix, 50-38 inside Alumni Gym


Men's Basketball

Bucs overwhelmed in 94-73 loss to UNC Wilmington

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2015) – Committing a season-high 21 turnovers and being out-rebounded 39-24 for the game, the ETSU men’s basketball team had no answers for an undefeated UNC Wilmington squad in a 94-73 loss to the Seahawks Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

ETSU looks to bounce back on Sunday at Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2015) – The ETSU women's basketball team looks to bounce back after a tough loss at Eastern Kentucky on Sunday when they head to Elon, N.C. to take on the Phoenix of Elon. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Cold Shooting Dooms Bucs in 64-41 loss at EKU

RICHMOND, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2015) –On Friday night the ETSU women's basketball team saw its two-game win streak snap as the Bucs shot 24.6 percent from the field in a 64-41 loss at Eastern Kentucky.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men return to Freedom Hall Saturday to face UNCW

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will return to Freedom Hall on this holiday weekend to take on non-conference opponent UNC Wilmington Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball looks to keep momentum rolling Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2015) – Riding a two-game win streak and coming off a signature win over Old Dominion on Monday, the ETSU women's basketball team continues it five game road trip with a stop in Richmond, Ky. to go up against the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky on Friday.


Football

ETSU Coaches Show - Episode 12

The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


Men's Basketball

Rally stalls as ETSU falls to Charleston Southern, 77-76

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Nov. 24, 2015) – Falling behind by 16 points in the first half, the ETSU men’s basketball team manufactured a valiant rally in the second half Tuesday night, but the comeback ultimately fell one-point short in a 77-76 loss to Charleston Southern inside the Buc Dome.


Football

Weigel named finalist for STATS FCS Freshman of the Year award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 24, 2015) –Finalists for the STATS FCS Freshman of the Year award were announced late Monday and ETSU linebacker Dylan Weigel (Pickerington, Ohio) was one of the 20 candidates selected.


Women's Basketball

Fourth Quarter Comeback lifts Bucs past Old Dominion

NORFOLK, Va. (November 23, 2015) - The ETSU women's basketball team earned an early season signature win on Monday night as they mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter to defeat Old Dominion 56-52.


Volleyball

Favre named to the SoCon All-Tournament Team

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Nov. 23, 2015) – ETSU setter Kristen Favre (Plano, Texas) was named to the SoCon All-Tournament Team following the conference championship match Monday evening at the Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, N.C.


Football

Football Press Conference – Season Wrap Up

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its final weekly press conference of the season on Monday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men set to face Charleston Southern Tuesday night

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Nov. 23, 2015) – Having spent nearly a week on the road, the ETSU men’s basketball team faces the third and final game in this six-day swing Tuesday night when it travels to take on Charleston Southern.


Men's Basketball

Storify: Bucs defeated Georgia Tech in Atlanta

For the first time since 1991, the men's basketball team defeated an Atlantic Coast Conference team. The Bucs went into McCamish Pavilion and defeated Georgia Tech 69-68 Sunday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Guyn’s dramatic score lifts Bucs to historic win over GT

ATLANTA (Nov. 22, 2015) – It may be his first season with the ETSU men’s basketball team, but Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) did not wait long to make some history.


Volleyball

ETSU falls in four sets to Chattanooga in SoCon semifinals

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Nov. 22, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team’s season came to an end Sunday in the SoCon semifinals as it dropped a four-set decision to Chattanooga (18-25, 25-18, 21-25, 18-25). The Bucs finish the 2015 season with an overall record of 19-12 and 9-7 in SoCon play.


Football

Football releases Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Women's Basketball

ETSU embarks on five game road trip; begins at Old Dominion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2015) – The ETSU women's basketball team makes the first stop on a season long five-game road trip Monday, Nov.23 when they challenge the Old Dominion Monarchs. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.



Women's Basketball

Bridges,Lytton lead the way as Bucs cruise to 69-46 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 21, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team snapped their two-game losing streak as junior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) scored a career-high 30 points as ETSU cruised past Brevard College, 69-46 on Saturday night.


Football

Bucs down Kentucky Wesleyan in season finale, 42-27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2015) – ETSU head football coach Carl Torbush and the Buccaneers wanted to end the season on a positive note.


Volleyball

Buccaneers defeat Samford, 3-2, in SoCon Quarterfinals

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2015) – A week after dropping its regular season finale to Samford at Brooks Gym, the East Tennessee State University volleyball team defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2, (22-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-27, 15-13) in the SoCon quarterfinals Saturday at the Ramsey Center.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men look to bounce back Sunday at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (Nov. 22, 2015) – Fresh off its toughest test of the season so far, the ETSU men’s basketball team will face another stiff challenge Sunday afternoon, taking on Atlantic Coast Conference foe Georgia Tech on the Yellow Jackets’ home floor at 2 p.m. inside the McCamish Pavilion.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. KENTUCKY WESLEYAN

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2015) – The ETSU football team hosts Kentucky Wesleyan in its season finale today at 1 p.m., at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Men's Basketball

First-half run dooms ETSU in loss to No. 8 Villanova

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Nov. 20, 2015) – Hitting 14 3-pointers and going on a 31-2 offensive run in the first half, No. 8 Villanova won its 29th straight game inside the Pavilion by besting the ETSU men’s basketball team 86-51 Friday evening.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU VS. KENTUCKY WESLEYAN

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2015) – The ETSU football team wraps up its 2015 season on Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneers host Kentucky Wesleyan. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m., at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Women's Basketball

ETSU WBB looks to halt early season skid against Brevard

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team hopes to end their two-game skid when they host Brevard College on Saturday, Nov.21 inside Brooks Gym. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.


Men's Golf

Warren announces the signing of two golfers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2015) – ETSU men’s golf head coach Fred Warren announced on Friday that Ben Reichert (East Amherst, N.Y.) and Zack Ford (Cochranton, Pa.) have signed their national letters of intent to play for the Buccaneers starting in the fall of 2016.


Volleyball

Bucs set to face Samford in SoCon Quarterfinal Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2015) - The ETSU volleyball team will head to Cullowhee, N.C. this weekend for the Southern Conference Tournament. The Bucs, who are the No. 5 seed, will take on the No. 4 seed Samford Saturday at the Ramsey Center. First serve between the Bucs and Bulldogs is scheduled for noon.


Women's Basketball

Bucs drop contest at Appalachian State

BOONE, N.C. (November 19, 2015) - In a midweek showdown with former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State, the ETSU women's basketball team could not overcome a first half deficit as they fell to the Mountaineers, 70-52 on Thursday night.


Football, Buc Spirit

Bucs make special visit to Mountain Home VA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2015) – Members of the ETSU football team and cheerleading squad made a special visit to the Mountain Home VA on Thursday morning.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men hit the road to face No. 8 Villanova Friday night

VILLANOVA, Pa. (Nov. 20, 2015) – After opening the season with a pair of victories, including a win over Green Bay on ESPN2 earlier this week, the ETSU men’s basketball team faces its toughest challenge of the year to date, as the Buccaneers take on No. 8-ranked Villanova Friday evening at 7 p.m. inside The Pavilion.


Softball

Irwin inks three during the early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2015) – ETSU Head Softball Coach Brad Irwin and the rest of his coaching staff announced the signings of three student-athletes to NLI’s during the early signing period Thursday. Irwin added Nikki Grupp (Jacksonville, Fla.), Kelly Schmidt (Norcross, Ga.) and Kylie Toler (Bradenton, Fla.).


Baseball

Skole announces five commitments for ETSU baseball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2015) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole and his coaching staff announced five commitments on Wednesday for the 2016-17 season.


Women's Basketball

ETSU travels to Appalachian State for midweek showdown

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team heads to Boone, N.C. to take on former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State on Thursday Nov.19 with tip-off is set for 7 p.m. You can watch the Bucs take on the Mountaineers on ESPN3.


Volleyball

Four Bucs earn All-SoCon accolades

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 18, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team had four players recognized by the conference Wednesday afternoon. The four different players recognized are the most for the program since 2006.


Men's Basketball

STORIFY: ETSU ENJOYS EARLY WIN ON ESPN2

Men's Basketball answers the early morning wake-up call on ESPN2…


Volleyball

Volleyball adds one during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2015) – ETSU Head Volleyball Coach Lindsey Devine and her staff announced the signing of Kaela Massey (Brentwood, Tenn.) Wednesday as part of the NCAA’s early signing period.


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with Tevin Glass

Today we wrap up the Buccaneer Sports Network's one-on-one interviews with members of the women's basketball and men's basketball teams, as we talk with 6-foot-8 senior transfer Tevin Glass, a native of Norcross, Ga.


Football

Football Press Conference – Kentucky Wesleyan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Tuesday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball to host Alumnae Game Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2015) – Following a two-game road trip the ETSU women’s basketball team will host their annual alumnae game on Saturday, November 21 when they take on Brevard College inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

ETSU bests Green Bay 103-90 in early morning matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2015) – Before a national television audience on ESPN2, the ETSU men’s basketball team answered an early-morning wakeup call with a convincing 103-90 victory over the Horizon League’s Green Bay Phoenix Tuesday morning inside Freedom Hall.


Football

Ceremony marks start of ETSU football stadium project

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2015) – In a historic groundbreaking ceremony, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics marked the official start of construction on the Buccaneers’ new football stadium Monday afternoon on the site of the new facility.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to host 6 a.m. game with Green Bay Tuesday on ESPN2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2015) – For the first time since 2007, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host a game televised nationally on the ESPN family of networks, as the Buccaneers take on Green Bay at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning inside Freedom Hall.


Football

Football releases Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Women's Tennis

ETSU women’s tennis wraps up the fall season

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team wrapped up its fall season Sunday in Lakewood, Fla. The Bucs will return to open the spring season Jan. 30 against USC Upstate.


Men's Soccer

Bucs fall 1-0 after valiant second half effort against Furman

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2015) – The ETSU Bucs fall 1-0 to the Furman Paladins on Sunday afternoon in the championship match of the SoCon Tournament.


Women's Basketball

Despite 23 points from Bridges, ETSU falls on the road

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (November 15, 2015) - While junior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) tied her career-high with 23 points, the ETSU women's basketball team was unable to complete a comeback despite a second half surge, falling to Wake Forest 69-52 Sunday afternoon.


Men's Soccer

SoCon Championship preview versus Furman

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s soccer team squares off with Furman on Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at Summers-Taylor Stadium to decide the winner of the Southern Conference men’s soccer tournament.


Volleyball

Samford spoils Senior Day with a 3-1 victory over the Bucs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2015) – Samford spoiled the East Tennessee State University volleyball team’s senior day Saturday afternoon as it defeated the Bucs, 3-1 (25-16, 23-25, 19-25, 19-25). With the loss ETSU finishes the regular season with a record of 18-11 overall and 9-7 in conference matches.


Women's Tennis

Espana reaches Consolation Final in Florida

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team went a perfect 3-0 on the second day of the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic in Lakewood, Florida.


Men's Basketball

Guyn, Cromer lift Bucs to 107-59 win in Forbes’ debut

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2015) – Thanks to a game-high 19 points each from senior guard Ge’Lawn Guyn (Lexington, Ky.) and junior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.), Steve Forbes made a victorious debut as head coach of the ETSU men’s basketball with a 107-59 win over Averett University Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall.


Football

ETSU drops road finale at Gardner-Webb, 28-3

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2015) – Facing another top FCS defensive unit, the ETSU football team couldn’t gain any momentum on the offensive side of the ball, while Gardner-Webb did its damage with a pair of quick touchdowns at the end of the first half to defeat the Buccaneers, 28-3, on Saturday afternoon at Spangler Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Bucs look for road win at Wake Forest Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team hits the road for the first time this season to match-up against the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest on Sunday, Nov.15 at 2 p.m. inside the LJVM Coliseum.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT GARDNER-WEBB

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2015) – The ETSU football team plays its final road game of the 2015 season on Saturday afternoon at Gardner-Webb. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m., at Spangler Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Bucs hold on for 74-68 victory over UNC Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 13, 2015) - The ETSU women's basketball team opened up their 2015-16 campaign with a battle against the Bulldogs of UNC Asheville on Friday night inside Brooks Gym. Behind senior Chandler Christopher's 18 points, ETSU held on for a 74-68 win over UNC Asheville.


Men's Soccer

ETSU upsets No. 1-seeded UNCG on PKs in SoCon semis

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2015) – ETSU sophomore Chase Clack (Memphis) scored the decisive penalty kick in overtime and freshman goalkeeper Jonny Sutherland (Chester, United Kingdom) stopped UNC Greensboro’s final attempt, as the No. 4-seeded Buccaneers enjoyed a dramatic upset victory over the top-seeded Spartans Friday afternoon in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Chattanooga rallies to defeat the Bucs in five

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2015) – Chattanooga rallied from a 2-0 deficit to upend the East Tennessee State University volleyball team, 3-2 (25-23, 25-14, 22-25, 14-25, 19-21)


Women's Tennis

Bucs close out day one of play in Florida

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team dropped three close matches in the first day of the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic in Florida.


Men's Basketball

PREVIEW: Bucs welcome Averett for opener Saturday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2015) – The official start of the Steve Forbes’ era for ETSU men’s basketball has arrived, as the Buccaneers will host Averett University Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU AT GARDNER-WEBB

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2015) – The ETSU football team wraps up the road portion of its schedule Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneers face Big South foe Gardner-Webb. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m., at Spangler Stadium.


Men's Cross Country

Cross Country races stiff competition at NCAA Regionals

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (November 13, 2015)- The ETSU cross country program ran against stiff competition at the NCAA South Regional Championships on Friday morning with the men coming in 16th while the women finished 26th


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with Toriano Stokes

As we approach the women's basketball opener tonight and the men's basketball opener on Saturday afternoon, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Soccer

SoCon semifinal preview against UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Head coach Bo Oshoniyi and the ETSU men’s soccer team are preparing for UNCG in the semifinal match of the Southern Conference Tournament on Friday at 3:30 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Hosts UNC Asheville in season opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Under third year head coach Brittney Ezell , the ETSU women’s basketball opens up its 2015-16 season against UNC Asheville inside Brooks Gym on Friday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces signing of Williams to NLI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his staff announced Thursday that Jason Williams Jr. (Detroit, Mich.) has signed his national letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers beginning with the 2016-17 season.


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with Stetson Moore

As we approach the women's basketball opener Friday evening and the men's basketball opener on Saturday afternoon, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country to compete Friday at NCAA South Regionals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Following the SoCon Championships two weeks ago the ETSU cross country program continues their season on Friday as both the men’s and women’s teams compete at the NCAA Division I South Regional Championships hosted by the University of Alabama.


Volleyball

ETSU wraps up its regular season with a pair at Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2015) - The ETSU volleyball team will wrap up its regular season this weekend with a pair of matches at Brooks Gym. The Bucs will take on Chattanooga Friday and Samford Saturday. Both matches are scheduled for a 2 p.m. start time.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU basketball’s Game Time Magazine available now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that the newest edition of ETSU Game Time Magazine – featuring both the men’s and women’s basketball teams – is now available for purchase throughout the region.


Volleyball

Get to Know the Bucs: Braedyn Tutton

With all the new faces on this season's ETSU volleyball team, we thought it would be fun to get to know each of the new players throughout the season. This week we talked to Braedyn Tutton (Courtice, Ontario).


Football

ETSU Coaches Show - Episode 10

The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


Women's Basketball

Ezell signs four to 2016-17 class in early recruiting period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 11, 2015) – ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced on Wednesday the signings of Kayla and Kelci Marosites (Elizabethton, Tenn.) , Anajae Stephney (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Jada Craig (Winston-Salem, N.C.) to National Letters of Intent to join the Bucs for the 2016-17 season.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Yamile Rodriguez

As we approach the first exhibition games of the 2015-16 season later this week, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

ETSU releases promotions for Nov. 17 ESPN2 game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2015) – In less than a week, the ETSU men’s basketball team will host the University of Wisconsin Green Bay in a nationally-televised game on ESPN2 as part of ESPN’s 24-hour College Hoops Tipoff Marathon.


Football

Military Appreciation, Band Reunion set for finale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan on Nov. 21st

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 10, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday a pair of special promotions for the final home football game of the season on Nov. 21st against Kentucky Wesleyan at Kermit Tipton Stadium. The presenting game sponsor that day will be Jimmy John’s.


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with Abednego Lufile

With just days left before the start of the 2015-16 season, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Soccer

Ekern and Smith claim first team; Four Bucs All-Conference

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2015) – The Southern Conference announced Tuesday that Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) and James Smith (Eastbourne, England) earned First Team All-Conference honors, while ETSU garners five postseason awards.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Monday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Morgan Martin

As we approach the first exhibition games of the 2015-16 season later this week, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Volleyball

Wiley, Aguilar named SoCon Players of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 9, 2015) – After going 2-0 this past week, the East Tennessee State University volleyball team swept the conference’s weekly awards Monday.


Football

ETSU Marching Bucs Reunion set for Nov. 21st

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 9, 2015) – The ETSU Marching Bucs are inviting all former band members back for the final Buccaneers’ football game of the season to participate in a special alumni reunion on Nov. 21st at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Men's Golf

Meronk finishes tied for fifth at All-America Golf Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 8, 2015) – ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) finished tied for fifth at the 41st annual Sun Bowl Western Refining All-America Golf Classic, which concluded on Sunday from the El Paso Country Club.


Men's Tennis

Biosca wraps up play in the Players’ Choice Open

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 8, 2015) – A day after being rained out, East Tennessee State University men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) dropped his semifinal match to Bastian Trinker at the Players’ Choice Open in Birmingham, Ala. Trinker, who is ranked No. 290 in the world rankings, defeated Biosca, 7-5 and 7-5.


Football

Football releases Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Men's Soccer

ETSU advances to SoCon semifinals after historic 5-0 victory

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2015) – East Tennessee State University men’s soccer defeated Wofford at Summers-Taylor Stadium 5-0 on Saturday night in the quarterfinal round of the Southern Conference Tournament.


Volleyball

Bucs snap UNCG’s 10-match winning streak Saturday, 3-0

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team snapped UNC Greensboro’s 10-match winning streak Saturday evening at Fleming Gym with a 3-0 sweep of the Spartans (25-21, 27-25, 25-17).


Men's Golf

Meronk in second at All-America Golf Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 7, 2015) – Facing the top collegiate golfers in the country, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) sits in second-place following the first two rounds of the 41st annual Sun Bowl Western Refining All-America Golf Classic on Saturday at the El Pas Country Club.


Women's Basketball

Five Bucs score in double-digits; ETSU routs Milligan, 88-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 7, 2015) – In their only exhibition contest the ETSU women’s basketball team saw five different players score in double digits as they defeated Milligan College, 88-56 on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Football

Bucs relinquish late lead in 21-9 loss to Robert Morris

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Nov. 7, 2015) – The reborn ETSU football team was just three minutes away from its first win over a Football Championships Subdivision team since returning to the gridiron for the first time in 12 years.


Softball, Baseball, Football, General News

ETSU Athletes help to put on the Scarecrow Skedaddle event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2015) – Over 40 East Tennessee State University student-athletes helped the Niswonger Children’s Hospital put on the Scarecrow Skedaddle event Saturday morning on the campus of ETSU. The event began with a 5K in front of Brooks Gym at 9 a.m.


Football

Listen to Saturday’s football broadcast on 104.9 NASH Icon

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Nov. 7, 2015) – Due to a transmitter outage at WXSM-AM 640 The Extreme Sports Monster, Saturday’s ETSU football game at Robert Morris will be broadcast on 104.9 FM NASH Icon.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT ROBERT MORRIS

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Nov. 7, 2015) – In search of its first road win of the season, the ETSU football team heads to Pittsburgh to take on Northeast Conference foe Robert Morris on Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon at Joe Walton Stadium.


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with Nigel Holley

As we approach the start of the 2015-16 regular season next week, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Soccer

SoCon quarterfinal preview versus Wofford

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2015) – The No. 4 seeded ETSU Bucs will host a Southern Conference quarterfinal match against No. 5 seeded Wofford on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU AT ROBERT MORRIS

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Nov. 6, 2015) – Coming off its first win, the ETSU football team begins a stretch of consecutive road games, beginning Saturday afternoon when the Bucs take on Northeast Conference foe Robert Morris at Joe Walton Stadium. Kickoff is slated for noon.


Men's Tennis

Biosca turns in a strong showing in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 6, 2015) – East Tennessee State University men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) has advanced to the semifinals of the Player’s Choice Open in Birmingham, Ala. The reigning SoCon Player of the Year has beaten the No. 1569, 972 and 478 ranked players in the world to reach the semis.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball hosts Milligan in Exhibition Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2015) – The ETSU women’s basketball team prepares for their only exhibition contest of the season, hosting Milligan on Saturday afternoon at Brooks Gym. Tip is set for 2 p.m.


Men's Golf

Meronk gears up for Western Refining All-America Golf Classic

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 6, 2015) – Coming off a top-10 finish at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational on Wednesday, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) gears up for the 41st annual Sun Bowl Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic, which begins Saturday morning at the El Paso Country Club.


Men's Basketball

Bello, Guyn lead Bucs to 109-77 win over Tusculum

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2015) – Featuring a full court man-to-man defense and an unselfish offensive style of play, the ETSU men’s basketball team opened the era of first-year head coach Steve Forbes with a convincing 109-77 exhibition win over Tusculum College Thursday evening inside Freedom Hall.


Football

ETSU Coaches Show - Episode 9

The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Mendy McNeese

As we approach the first exhibition games of the 2015-16 season later this week, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

Former Buc Rembert selected in NBA D-League Draft

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2015) – Former East Tennessee State University men’s basketball player Rashawn Rembert (Tampa, Fla.) was selected in the NBA’s D-League Draft Saturday. Rembert will play for the Iowa Energy this season.


Volleyball

ETSU prevails in four over Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 4, 2015) – Behind a career-high 29 digs from Hailey Aguilar (Oswego, Ill.) and three players with double figures in kills, the East Tennessee State University volleyball team picked up its second straight four-set victory Wednesday over Wofford (25-23, 25-17, 30-32, 25-23).


Men's Golf

Hickman guides Bucs in final round at Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 4, 2015) – Playing in the final tournament this fall, ETSU senior Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) paced the 45th-ranked Buccaneers in the final round of the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational on Wednesday afternoon at the Princeville Makai Golf Club.


Men's Basketball

PREVIEW: ETSU vs. Tusculum men's hoops exhibition Thursday

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 4, 2015) – After a great deal of anticipation, the Steve Forbes’ era for ETSU men’s basketball will finally begin Thursday night at Freedom Hall, as the Buccaneers host Tusculum College in an exhibition matchup.


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with Lester Wilson

As we approach the first exhibition games of the 2015-16 season later this week, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Golf

Meronk continues to pace ETSU in Hawaii

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 3, 2015) – Coming off a strong finish in the first round of the Princeville Makai Invitational, ETSU senior men’s golfer Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) picked up right where he left off from in Tuesday’s second round at the Makai Golf Club.


Volleyball

Bucs hit the road for the final time in regular season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2015) - The East Tennessee State University volleyball team closes out its regular season road schedule this week when it travels to Wofford and UNCG. The Bucs, who are 16-9 and 7-5 in conference play, currently sit fourth in the league standings with two weeks remaining in the regular season.


Men's Soccer

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Joao Ramalho

Johnson City, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2015)- Growing up in arguably the most competitive region of soccer in the world, ETSU red-shirt junior forward Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) always seemed to find a way to succeed.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil named SoCon Player of the Year; Five Bucs All-Conference

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 3, 2015) – The Southern Conference announced its postseason awards on Tuesday with five players from ETSU women’s soccer receiving all-conference recognition. In addition senior Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) was named SoCon Player of the Year.


Football

Football stadium groundbreaking set for Nov. 16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2015) – As reported earlier today by the East Tennessean, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host the official groundbreaking ceremony for the program’s new football stadium at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Sadasia Tipps

As we approach the first exhibition games of the 2015-16 season later this week, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Volleyball

Get to Know the Bucs: Mariah McPartland

With all the new faces on this season's ETSU volleyball team, we thought it would be fun to get to know each of the new players throughout the season. This week we talked to Mariah McPartland (Boone, Iowa).


Men's Golf

Meronk leads Bucs on day one of Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 2, 2015) – Senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) led the ETSU men’s golf team in the opening round of the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational, as the 39th-ranked player is tied for 17th after carding a 1-under 71 on Monday at the Princeville Makai Golf Club.


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with A.J. Merriweather

As we approach the first exhibition games of the 2015-16 season later this week, the Buccaneer Sports Network is continuing to produce daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU Athletics, Johnson City Honda announce “So You Think You Can Sing?” Challenge

JOHNSON CITY (Nov. 2, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Johnson City Honda announced Monday an exciting new basketball promotion for the upcoming 2015-16 men’s and women’s basketball season.


Baseball

ETSU baseball announces 2016 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University baseball program and head coach Tony Skole announced the 2016 baseball schedule with a slate of 30 home games to be played at Thomas Stadium.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Robert Morris

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Monday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Golf

MGF: Bucs wrap up fall season this week in Hawaii

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 1, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team wraps up its fall season this week as the Buccaneers gear up for the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational, which begins Monday at the Princeville Makai Golf Club.


Football

Football releases Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Football

STORIFY: ETSU ROLLS TO HISTORIC WIN

The ETSU football team earned a historic win on Saturday as the Buccaneers rolled past Warner, 42-9, at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Relive the win through the eyes of the fans via Storify.


Men's Soccer

Bucs draw 1-1 with UNCG on senior night

Johnson City, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2015) – East Tennessee State University men’s soccer finished their regular season with a 1-1 tie to the top seeded UNCG Spartans Saturday in Johnson City, Tenn.


Women's Soccer

Bucs fall short of comeback in SoCon Quarterfinal

Macon, Ga. (October 31, 2015) – The ETSU women’s soccer team was unable to complete a comeback as they fell to Mercer, 3-2 in the Southern Conference Quarterfinals on Saturday night.


Volleyball

Bucs pick up a four-set victory at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 31, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team snapped a two-match losing streak Saturday afternoon when it knocked off Mercer, 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 25-10, 25-22). With the win, the Bucs improve to 16-9 overall and 7-5 in league play. ETSU’s 16 victories are one shy of last season’s total.


Football

ETSU football rolls to historic 42-9 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2015) – Forget the tricks, Saturday afternoon was a treat for the ETSU football team.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. WARNER

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2015) -- The ETSU football team returns to Kermit Tipton Stadium on Saturday afternoon as the Blue and Gold host Warner. Kickoff is set for 1p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Men finish 3rd; Women 4th at SoCon XC Championships

GREENVILLE, S.C. (October 31, 2015) - On Saturday morning, the ETSU cross country program ran at the Southern Conference Championships hosted by Furman University. The men's team finished third while the women finished fourth.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU VS. WARNER

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2015) – Coming off back-to-back road games, the ETSU football team returns home to host Warner on Saturday afternoon at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.


Men's Soccer

Season finale preview against UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2015) – The ETSU men’s soccer team are finishing their 2015 season at home against the top of the conference UNCG Spartans on October 31 at 7 p.m. at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer set for SoCon Tournament at Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct.30, 2015) – The ETSU women’s soccer team sets its sights on Macon, Ga. as they prepare for their quarterfinal match-up with Mercer on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Bucs seek their second straight SoCon semifinal appearance with a victory.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country heads to SoCon Championships this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 30, 2015) – After four regular season meets this season, the ETSU cross country program heads to Greenville, S.C. to compete in the 2015 Southern Conference Championships hosted by Furman University on Saturday.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Kaylee Barnard

Over the next few weeks in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s basketball hosts Holding Court 3.0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2015) – A crowd of over 150 ETSU basketball fans gathered inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on Thursday night to take in Holding Court 3.0, a special “pasta and practice” event.


Women's Basketball

Ezell speaks at SoCon Hoops Tip-Off Celebration

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 29, 2015) – As the start of the regular season looms, the Southern Conference held is Hoops Tip-Off Celebration on Thursday with ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell as one of the headline speakers.


Men's Basketball

One-on-One with Hanner Mosquera-Perea

Over the next few weeks in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Football

ECU MAKES DONATION TO ETSU FOOTBALL STADIUM

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2015) – Eastman Credit Union presented a $250,000 gift to East Tennessee State University’s Foundation on Thursday to assist in the construction of ETSU’s football stadium.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2015) – The 2015 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District women’s soccer teams were announced on Thursday with ETSU senior midfielder Sarah Zadrazil (St. Gilgen, Austria) garnering Second Team Academic All-District honors.


General News

ETSU athletics releases new strategic plan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2015) – With a vision to be the preeminent mid-major program in the country, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released Thursday its recently completed strategic plan, which sets new standards, priorities and goals for the Buccaneers.


Softball

ETSU Softball releases its 2016 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University softball team unveiled its 2016 schedule Thursday. The Bucs, who finished last season 15-33 overall and 3-15 in league play, are scheduled to play 50 games in 2016. The season is scheduled to begin Feb. 13-14


Football

ETSU Coaches Show - Episode 8

The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


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

Watts announces 26 signees to ETSU Track & Field program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.(October 29, 2015) – With the indoor season quickly approaching ETSU Director of Track & Field George Watts announced 26 new student-athletes to the squad on Thursday.


Volleyball

Furman knocks off the Bucs in three

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2015) – Furman knocked off the East Tennessee State University volleyball team, 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-23), Wednesday evening at Brooks Gym. With the loss, the Bucs dip to 15-9 overall and 6-5 in conference action.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Shomari Kendrick

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Soccer

Bucs' win streak snapped in Macon

Macon, Ga. (Oct. 27, 2015) – The ETSU men's soccer team ended their three-game win streak and fall to Mercer 3-0 on the final road trip of the season on Tuesday in Macon, Ga.


Women's Golf

Loy finishes sixth at Palmetto Intercollegiate

Kiawah Island, S.C. (Oct. 27, 2015) – Hee Ying Loy (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) led the ETSU women’s golf team at the Palmetto Intercollegiate as the Buccaneer freshman finished in sixth-place at 2-over-par 218 (70-77-71) on Tuesday from Turtle Point Golf Course.


Football

ETSU to honor past football players at Warner game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced plans to honor all former ETSU football players at the Buccaneers’ home game on Saturday, Oct. 31 against Warner University.


Volleyball

Bucs host Furman; travel to Mercer this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2015) - The East Tennessee State University volleyball team has a pair of matches on tap this week. The Bucs host Furman Oct. 28 inside Brooks Gym at 6 p.m. Following its match versus the Paladins, ETSU will open a three-match road swing at Mercer Saturday at 3 p.m.


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with Deuce Bello

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Women's Golf

Bucs improve in second round at Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island, S.C. (Oct. 26, 2015) – The ETSU women’s golf team made one of the biggest improvements in day two of the Palmetto Intercollegiate on Monday. The team moved up three spots after day one to 12th place overall.


Men's Soccer

ETSU prepares for final regular season road match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s soccer will wrap up their regular season road schedule on Tuesday as they travel to Macon, Ga. to square off with Mercer University. The Bucs are currently on a three game win streak and have outscored their opponents 8-2 in that span. ETSU is in fourth place in the conference with a 4-3-1 record. Mercer also has a 4-3-1 record in the conference but currently holds the tie-breaker from defeating the Bucs earlier this season.


Football

Life-changing football tackle led to ‘best friends’ Buoniconti and Jacobs

One yard, one crumb of a yard was all that was at stake in the opening minutes of a football game on an autumn Saturday. Running back Herman Jacobs of East Tennessee State wanted to obtain it. Linebacker Marc Buoniconti of the Citadel wanted to stop him.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Warner

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Monday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Malloree Schurr

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Women's Golf

Loy tied for third after day one

Kiawah Island, S.C. (Oct. 25, 2015) – The East Tennessee State women’s golf team finished day one of the Palmetto Intercollegiate at Turtle Point Golf Course Sunday. Freshman Hee Ying Loy (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) continues to lead the team as she shoots a 70 on the first day of the tournament.


Football

Football releases Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Women's Soccer

ETSU falls in regular season finale, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 25, 2015) - On Sunday afternoon inside Summers-Taylor Stadium the ETSU women's soccer team fell in their regular season finale to Chattanooga, 3-1. The Bucs are the No.5 seed heading to the Southern Conference Tournament.


Football

No. 21 Montana State’s offense too much for Bucs

BOZEMAN, Mont. (Oct. 24, 2015) – Facing one of the nation’s best Football Championship Subdivision teams, the ETSU football team got a first-hand look Saturday at the type of program the Buccaneers are aiming to build in the future.


Volleyball

Western Carolina takes down ETSU, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team dropped its first five-set match of the season Saturday afternoon to Western Carolina, 3-2 (25-21, 21-25, 25-16, 23-25, 11-15). With the loss, the Bucs move to 15-8 overall and 6-4 in league play


Men's Basketball

One-on-one with Desonta Bradford

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT NO. 21/19 MONTANA STATE

BOZEMAN, Mont. (Oct. 24, 2015) -- The ETSU football team returns to action this afternoon as the Buccaneers play at No. 21/19 Montana State. Kickoff is set for 4:35 p.m. EDT, at Bobcat Stadium.


Football

PHOTO GALLERY: ETSU FOOTBALL TRIP TO MONTANA

The ETSU football team flew out to Bozeman, Montana on Friday morning, as the Buccaneers take on the No. 21/19 Montana State Bobcats on Saturday afternoon at 4:35 p.m. EDT.


Men's Soccer

Bucs earn huge road win with 2-0 shutout

Greenville, S.C. (Oct. 23, 2015) – The ETSU Bucs complete the upset over the top of the conference Paladins (6-5-3,5-2-1) on Friday night 2-0. The Bucs struck early and late in the game to get their second road win of the season and move to 7-5-2 overall and 4-3-2 in the conference.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer edged by Samford in 86th minute

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 23, 2015) - For the second straight game, the ETSU women's soccer team let up a goal in the 86th minute as they fell to Samford, 1-0 in a heartbreaking loss on Friday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Wiley leads the Bucs to a 3-0 sweep over The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team snapped a two-match losing skid Friday evening defeating The Citadel, 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-17). The Bucs, now 15-7 overall and 6-3 in conference action, were led by senior Khadijah Wiley (Columbus, Ga.) who had 10 kills and 10 total blocks.


Men's Basketball

Holding Court 3.0 with Coach Forbes set for Oct. 29

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes will host a special evening of “pasta and practice” for this year’s edition of Holding Court 3.0, which is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29 beginning at 6 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center and Gordon Ball Court.


Football

FB: ETSU AT No. 21/19 MONTANA STATE PREVIEW

BOZEMAN, Mont. (Oct. 23, 2015) – The ETSU football team returns to action this weekend as the Buccaneers head west to take on No. 21/19 Montana State on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is slated for 4:35 p.m. EDT at Bobcat Stadium.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Annual Bluenanza event rocks Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2015) – An energetic gathering of ETSU fans welcomed the 2015-16 basketball season Thursday night, as both the men’s and women’s basketball programs hosted the annual Bluenanza hoops celebration inside historic Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

Bucs prepare for final regular season contests at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct.22, 2015)– The ETSU women’s soccer team will conclude its regular season at home this weekend when they face-off against Samford on Oct. 23 and rival Chattanooga on Sunday Oct. 25. Friday’s contest will start at 7 p.m. with Sunday’s game beginning at 2 p.m.


Women's Basketball

ETSU picked Third; Bridges,Tarter Preseason All-SoCon

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 22, 2015)– The Southern Conference announced its 2015-16 preseason all-conference teams on Thursday with junior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.)and sophomore Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) representing ETSU. The Bucs were selected to finish third by the league’s head coaches and second by the league’s conference media.


Volleyball

Bucs host The Citadel and Western Carolina this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2015) - The ETSU volleyball team enters the second half of SoCon play this weekend when it hosts The Citadel and Western Carolina. The Bucs will host the Bulldogs at 6 p.m. Oct. 23, while they will take on the Catamounts the following day at 2 p.m.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Tianna Tarter

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men picked fourth in preseason polls

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team has been picked to finish fourth in the Southern Conference standings by both the league’s coaches and media, according to the preseason polls released by the league office on Thursday.


Softball

Buccaneer Softball wraps up the fall season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University softball team wrapped up its fall season last weekend. ETSU, which finished last season 15-33 overall and 3-15 in league action, has a wealth of experience returning for 2016 as 18 players that were on the roster last year are back.


Men's Basketball

One-on-One with Ge'Lawn Guyn

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Soccer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Volleyball

Buc Update – Oct. 12-18

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2015) -- The Buccaneer Sports Network recaps the week that was for Oct. 12-18.


Volleyball

Get to Know the Bucs: Peyton Redmond

With all the new faces on this season's ETSU volleyball team, we thought it would be fun to get to know each of the new players throughout the season. This week we talked to Peyton Redmond (Liberty Hill, Texas).


Football

Halloween fun planned for Warner football game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday plans to make the Halloween holiday even more festive for fans of Buccaneer football when the team hosts Warner University on Saturday, Oct. 31.


Football

ETSU Coaches Show - Episode 7

The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


Men's Soccer

Bucs come back twice in 3-2 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2015) – The East Tennessee State Bucs (6-5-2, 3-3-1) defeated the Wofford Terriers (8-4-2, 3-3-1) 3-2 on Tuesday night in Johnson City. ETSU found themselves behind and tied at several instances in the game but were able to overcome the deficit thanks to a two goal performance by sophomore Ben Holt (Knoxville, Tenn.).


Volleyball

Volleyball set to host a youth day Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team will be holding a youth day Saturday Oct. 24, when it hosts Western Carolina at 2 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Football

Weigel named top five freshmen in FCS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2015) – ETSU freshman linebacker Dylan Weigel (Pickerington, Ohio) was named one of the top five freshmen players in the FCS by Brian McLaughlin of HERO Sports.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Chandler Christopher

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU basketball to host Bluenanza Thursday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2015) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball programs will host the annual preseason hoops celebration Bluenanza presented by Johnson City Honda on Thursday evening, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Soccer

Weekly preview: Wofford and Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2015) – East Tennessee State men’s soccer will square off with Wofford and Furman this week in hopes to revenge from losses earlier this season. The Bucs lost in a heart breaker to Wofford 3-2 in double overtime and was later shutout by Furman 2-0 in Johnson City. The Bucs made up some ground this past weekend with every team this weekend picking up a tie or a loss. ETSU is just four points out of the second place UNCG and three points away from third place.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference -- Montana State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Monday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Basketball

One-on-One with Isaac Banks

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Golf

Meronk finishes in top-10 at USCC

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 18, 2015) – ETSU’s Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) led the ETSU men’s golf team at the U.S. Collegiate Championship, as the Buccaneer senior finished tied for eighth at 4-under-par 212 (72-70-70) on Sunday afternoon from The Golf Club of Georgia – Lakeside Course.


Football

Football releases Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Women's Soccer

ETSU falls in heartbreaking fashion at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 18, 2015) – Despite recording 22 shots, eight of which were on goal the ETSU women’s soccer team fell in heartbreaking fashion to Wofford, 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. The Terriers scored in the 87th minute to secure the victory.


Volleyball

Bucs fall to Wofford in four sets

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2015) – Wofford handed the East Tennessee State University volleyball team its second consecutive loss Saturday evening at Brooks Gym, 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 30-28, 25-21). The loss was also the Bucs’ first home defeat since Sept. 23, 2014 against Furman.


Men's Golf

Bucs go low on day two of USCC

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2015) – Needing to make a move to get into contention at the U.S. Collegiate Championship, the ETSU men’s golf team did so in fine fashion on Saturday afternoon at The Golf Club of Georgia – Lakeside Course.


Football

ETSU falls to Mercer in Macon

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2015) – Junior quarterback John Russ threw for 269 yards and accounted for four touchdowns, while junior tight end Robert Brown had 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns, as Mercer blanked ETSU a 52-0 on Saturday afternoon at Five Star Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs close out play at the ITA Regionals Saturday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team saw its run in the ITA Regionals in Knoxville, Tenn. come to an end Saturday. The Bucs were led by Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) who went 1-1 before being eliminated in the quarterfinal round.


Women's Tennis

Choo goes 1-1 in final day of ITA Regionals

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Oct. 17, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team closed out play at the ITA Regionals Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind. Senior Lyn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) was the only ETSU player in action and tallied a record of 1-1. Overall, the Buccaneers complied a record of 7-7 at the event.


Men's Soccer

Ekern scores twice in 3-0 win over VMI

Lexington, Va. (Oct. 17, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University Bucs got back into the win column after pitching a 3-0 shutout on Saturday against Virginia Military Institute. Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) played a part in all three goals today as he scored twice and assisted in one. The Bucs move to 5-5-2 overall and 2-3-1 in conference play, and the Keydets fall to 0-14 overall and 0-6 in conference.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT MERCER

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2015) -- The ETSU football team returns to action this afternoon as the Buccaneers play at Mercer. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m., at Five Star Stadium.


Women's Tennis

Bucs wrap up day two at the ITA Regionals

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Oct. 16, 2015) – A day after compiling a record of 3-2, the East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team went 3-4 on the second day of competition at the ITA Regionals. Lynn Yee Choo (Kuching, Malaysia) and Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece) both picked up wins Friday.


Volleyball

Chattanooga knocks off ETSU, 3-1

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team had its five-match winning streak broken by league-leading Chattanooga Friday night by a score of 3-1 (25-13, 25-16, 22-25 and 25-16). With the loss, the Buccaneers dip to 14-6 overall and 5-2 in Southern Conference play


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer suffers 3-0 setback at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (October 18, 2015) – The ETSU women's soccer team suffered a 3-0 setback to Furman on Friday night, recording their first loss inside Southern Conference play.


Men's Tennis

Bucs turn in a strong showing on day two at ITA Regionals

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team turned in another strong showing Friday at the ITA Regionals in Knoxville, Tenn. A pair of individuals advanced to the quarterfinals in the singles bracket, while a doubles team also advanced to the quarterfinals as well. Overall, the Bucs went 8-2 Friday.


Men's Golf

Kristjansson paces Bucs on day one of USCC

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 16, 2015) – Going head-to-head with the top teams and players in collegiate golf, ETSU senior Gudmundur Kristjansson (Reykjavik, Iceland) paced the Blue and Gold on Friday afternoon at the U.S. Collegiate Championship.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU XC men finish 7th;women 9th at Wake Forest Invite

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (October 16, 2015) - On Friday afternoon the ETSU cross country program competed at the Wake Forest Invitational with the men finishing seventh and the women finishing ninth.


Baseball, Football, Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, General News

ETSU partners with TDOH for new "Don't Start" campaign

The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics partnered with the Tennessee Department of Health for a special announcement Friday to introduce a new "Don't Start" campaign aimed at encouraging children to strive for a healthy lifestyle.


Football

FB: ETSU AT MERCER PREVIEW

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 16, 2015) – Coming off its bye week, the ETSU football team returns to action as the Bucs gear up for back-to-back road games, beginning this weekend at Mercer. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m., at Five Star Stadium.


Men's Basketball

ETSU Men's Basketball Practice Report #2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2015) -- Over the next several weeks, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be taking periodic looks into practice for the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Raven Dean


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis turns in an 8-2 day at ITA Regionals

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team turned in a strong showing in the first day of competition at the ITA Regionals Thursday in Knoxville, Tenn. Both of ETSU’s doubles teams advanced to the second round, while three individuals advanced to the third round.


Women's Basketball

Bucs enjoys night with fans at “Holding Court…Brooks Edition”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 15, 2015) – In front of the best fans in the Southern Conference, ETSU women’s basketball hosted “Holding Court…Brooks Edition” on Thursday night inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Tennis

Bucs go 3-2 in the qualifying round of the ITA Regionals

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Oct. 15, 2015) – A pair doubles victories by the East Tennessee State University women’s team highlighted its first day at the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals Thursday. Overall, the Buccaneers accumulated a record of 3-2.


Women's Soccer

ETSU hits the road for the final time this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct.15, 2015) – After a three-game home stand, the ETSU women’s soccer team heads to the state of South Carolina to take on Furman on Friday, Oct. 16 and Wofford on Sunday Oct. 18 in their final road contests of Southern Conference play.


Men's Basketball

One-on-One with Peter Jurkin

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Women's Basketball

WBB hosts “Holding Court…Brooks Edition” Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 12, 2015) – On Thursday the ETSU women’s basketball team hosts “Holding Court … Brooks Edition” inside Brooks Gym beginning at 6 p.m. The event is free to the public.


Volleyball

Get to Know the Bucs: AJ Lux

With all the new faces on this season's ETSU volleyball team, we thought it would be fun to get to know each of the new players throughout the season. This week we talked to AJ Lux (Shelbyville, Ind.).


Men's Golf

MGF: U.S. Collegiate Championship Preview

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 15, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Buccaneers head to Georgia for the U.S. Collegiate Championship, which begins Friday morning at The Golf Club of Georgia.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country set to compete at Wake Forest Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 15, 2015) – After two weeks off, the ETSU Cross country program sets its sights on Kernersville, N.C. to take part in the Wake Forest Invitational on Friday. It is the final tune-up for the Bucs before the Southern Conference Championships.


Football

ETSU Coaches Show - Episode 6

The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


Volleyball

Bucs sweep Western Carolina to earn fifth straight win

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team continued its winning ways Wednesday evening in Cullowhee, N.C. as it knocked off Western Carolina, 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-16), to earn its fifth straight victory.


Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Volleyball

Buc Update – Oct. 4-11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2015) -- The Buccaneer Sports Network recaps the week that was for Oct. 4-11.


Women's Basketball

One-on-One with Carley Lytton

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Soccer

Bucs held scoreless in back-to-back matches

Johnson City, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2015) – The ETSU men’s soccer team fell at home on Tuesday to the Furman Paladins 2-0. Furman jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute and never looked back, but ETSU had several chances on goal as they took 15 shots to Furman’s eight.


Women's Golf

Bucs finish in fourth while Chin finishes third

Pinehurst, N.C. (Oct. 13, 2015) – The ETSU women’s golf team finished the final round at the Pinehurst Challenge by shooting a 290 and finished with a 875 score in the two-day tournament on Tuesday. The Bucs again improved today by jumping up three spots while finishing tied for 6th with William & Mary.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Tuesday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

ETSU Women's Basketball practice report #1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2015) -- Over the next several weeks, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be taking periodic looks into practice for the ETSU women's and men's basketball teams.


Volleyball

Volleyball continues SoCon play with three matches this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2015) - The ETSU volleyball team continues Southern Conference action this week with three matches. The Bucs will hit the road for a pair at Western Carolina (Oct. 14) and at Chattanooga (Oct. 16) before returning home to Brooks Gym for a tilt against Wofford (Oct. 17).


Women's Basketball

Tarter, Preseason All-SoCon by College Sports Madness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 13, 2015) – ETSU women’s basketball sophomore guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) was named to the 2015-16 Southern Conference Preseason All-Conference Second Team by College Sports Madness on Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

One-on-One with Shemar Johnson

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Women's Golf

Chin shoots season-best 68 at Pinehurst Challenge

Pinehurst, N.C. (Oct. 12, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s golf team competed hard on the first day of the Pinehurst Challenge. On Monday, the Bucs played 36 holes of golf and finished in ninth place out of 19 teams. Vivienne Chin (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia) carded the lowest overall score for ETSU with three under par.


Men's Soccer

Weekly preview: Furman and VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2015) – The ETSU men’s soccer finished last week going 0-1-1 with a 1-1 tie at UNCG and a 1-0 loss at home against Mercer. The Bucs look to regain momentum as Furman and VMI are the next two teams on the schedule for the Bucs this week.


Women's Basketball

One-on-one with Adriane Vaughan

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Golf

Meronk captures BOT title; Bucs finish 10th

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2015) – After carding a 6-under 66 Saturday, Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) followed it up with a 3-under 69 Sunday to capture the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate championship.


Women's Tennis

Bucs go unbeaten in final day of Wake Forest Invite

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Oct. 11, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team had six matches on the docket for the last day of the Wake Forest Invitational. At the end of the day, the Buccaneers took home a 6-0 record. Three Bucs won their singles flights and ETSU picked up three victories over ACC competitors.


Women's Soccer

Senior Day performance lifts Bucs to 8-0 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 11, 2015) – The ETSU women’s soccer team on Sunday erupted offensively to remain unbeaten in Southern Conference play as the Bucs earned a commanding 8-0 victory against The Citadel.


Men's Soccer

Bucs suffer first home loss this season

Johnson City, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers men’s soccer team fell to Mercer University on Saturday 1-0 after letting up a goal in the 77th minute. The Bucs finished the game outshooting the Bears by 13 shots, while allowing just two shots for Mercer.


Women's Tennis

Bucs go 5-4 in doubles play Saturday at Wake Forest

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2015) – Each of the three doubles pairs for the East Tennessee State University women’s team earned a victory Saturday at the Wake Forest Invitational with two of the duos earning a pair of victories.


Men's Golf

Meronk makes move at BOT

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2015) – After Friday’s opening round of the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, ETSU senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) said he needed to work on his putting.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball practice report #1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2015) -- Over the next several weeks, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be taking periodic looks into practice for the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Women's Tennis

Bucs turn in a solid outing in day one at Wake Forest Invite

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team turned an 8-4 overall record in the first day of the Wake Forest Invitational Friday. The Bucs, who had three players advance to the finals in their respective singles flights, will get underway with doubles competition tomorrow.


Volleyball

Buccaneers topple Samford on the road, 3-0

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 9, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team won its fourth straight match Friday night as it defeated Samford, 3-0 (26-24, 27-25, 25-17). The Bucs, who are now 13-5 and 4-1 in league action, own a record of 9-1 in their last 10 matches.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer earns 1-1 draw against Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 9, 2015)- With the rain pouring down at Summers-Taylor Stadium the ETSU women's soccer team held Mercer to a 1-1 draw on Friday night.


Men's Golf

Hickman leads Bucs on day one of BOT

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Playing in his fourth and final Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, ETSU senior Chris Hickman (Centreville, Md.) led the 29th-ranked Buccaneer men’s golf team in Friday’s opening round from Blackthorn Club in Jonesborough.


Men's Basketball

One-on-One with Petey McClain

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

Forbes to host high school coaching clinic Oct. 17

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2015) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his coaching staff will host a free high school coaching clinic on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside Brooks Gym on the ETSU campus.


Volleyball

Get to Know the Bucs: Alyssa Kvarta

With all the new faces on this season's ETSU volleyball team, we thought it would be fun to get to know each of the new players throughout the season. This week we talked to Alyssa Kvarta (Crown Point, Ind.).


Men's Golf

PHOTOS: BANK OF TENNESSEE PRACTICE ROUND

JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 8, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team made its final tune up for the 2015 Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate on Thursday, as the 29th-ranked Buccaneers wrapped up their practice session at Blackthorn Club.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer set to battle Mercer and The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct.8, 2015) – In a pivotal weekend, the ETSU women’s soccer team looks to keep an unblemished record in Southern Conference play when they host Mercer on Friday Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. and The Citadel on Sunday Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.


Men's Golf

ETSU to host 18th annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team hosts the 18th annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, which begins Friday morning at the Blackthorn Club in Jonesborough.


Football

FB: Recapping the Scout Team scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2015) – Following Wednesday’s practice, the ETSU football coaching staff was able to get a look at the Scout Team (players who are being red-shirted this season) as they held a 50-60-play scrimmage outside on the CPA practice fields.


Volleyball

Bucs travel to Samford for a SoCon clash Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2015) - The East Tennessee State University volleyball team will travel to Birmingham, Ala. Friday to take on Samford. The first serve against the Bulldogs is scheduled for 8 p.m.


Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Volleyball

Buc Update – Sept. 27-Oct. 3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2015) -- The Buccaneer Sports Network recaps the week that was for Sept. 27-Oct. 3.


Women's Basketball

One-on-one with Shamauria Bridges

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Baseball

Gold ties World Series in 5-1 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team have finished game two of the ETSU Fall World Series, and the Gold team was able to tie the series at one win a piece as they beat the Blue team 5-1 at Thomas Stadium on Monday night. Both teams displayed some strong pitching as both teams only surrendered 13 hits in total.


Men's Golf

Virginia Tech to honor ETSU alum this weekend at BOT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2015) – For nearly 50 years, ETSU alum and ROTC Hall of Fame inductee Captain Freddie Williams and Virginia Tech men’s golf head coach Jay Hardwick have built a strong friendship.


Football

ETSU Coaches Show - Episode 5

The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


Volleyball

Allmon named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 7, 2015) – East Tennessee State University volleyball player Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) has been named the General Shale SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week. Allmon is a nursing major and holds a 3.95 grade point average.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball set to host “Holding Court...Brooks Edition”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 7, 2015) – Don’t miss your opportunity to meet and interact with the ETSU women’s basketball team as they host “Holding Court….Brooks Edition” next Thursday, Oct.15 at 6 p.m. inside Brooks Gym. The event is free to the public.


Men's Basketball

One-On-One with T.J. Cromer

Over the next month in preparation for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing daily "one-on-one" interviews with members of the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams.


Men's Tennis

Bucs close out play at the ITA All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 6, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team closed out play at the ITA All-American Championships Tuesday afternoon. The Bucs, who went 1-2 on the final day, finished the event with a combined 8-8 overall record in singles and doubles competition.


Men's Soccer

Bucs and Spartans tie 1-1 in exhilarating SoCon match

Greensboro, N.C. (Oct. 6, 2015) – The ETSU men’s soccer team ended in a 1-1 tie against UNCG on Tuesday after going into another double overtime in Greensboro, N.C. This is the Bucs' third straight game that resulted in double overtime matches. Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) tied the game up in the 80th minute after the Spartans led for almost 71 minutes.


Women's Golf

Loy and Dobele lead Bucs to top five finish

Braselton, Ga. (Oct. 6, 2015) – The ETSU women’s golf finished fifth in the Fall Invitational on Tuesday in Brasleton, Ga. Hee Ying Loy and Linda Dobele led the team with 54 hole scores of -1 and even par, respectively.


Men's Soccer

Soccer preview: UNCG and Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2015) – The ETSU men’s soccer continues their Southern Conference schedule, as the Bucs will face UNC-Greensboro on Oct. 6 in Greensboro, N.C. and Mercer on Oct. 10 in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs have start SoCon play 1-1 with a loss to Wofford in double overtime and a win over VMI 3-2.


Women's Golf

Women's golf shoots even par in first two rounds

Braselton, Ga. (Oct. 5, 2015) – The ETSU women’s golf finished the first day at the Fall Invitational by shooting even with several powerhouse teams on Monday. Freshman Hee Ying Loy (Tama Sri Kulai Baru, Kulajaya, Malaysia) led the way for the Bucs as she shot a 73 in the first round and a 69 in the second round, which is the best two rounds by any Buccaneer this season.


Men's Tennis

Bucs drop a pair of close matches on day three of ITA All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 5, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team dropped a pair of close matches on the third day of the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla. The Bucs move to 7-6 in the event.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball begins practice for 2015-16 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 5, 2015) – Coming off the second-best turnaround in the NCAA last season the ETSU women's basketball team returned to the court officially starting preseason practice for the 2015-16 season on Monday inside Brooks Gym.


Football

Football releases its Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Men's Soccer

Smith wins SoCon Player of the Month

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2015) – A graduate student James Smith (Eastbourne, England) was honored on Monday as the September Player of the Month for men’s soccer in the Southern Conference. Smith was honored during the week of Sept. 14 as the SoCon player of the week with his one goal and one assist performance in the 3-1 victory over No. 23 Kentucky.


Volleyball

Allmon tabbed SoCon Offensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 5, 2015) – East Tennessee State University volleyball player Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) has been named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week. The honor, which was released by league officials Monday, is ETSU’s second weekly honor this season.


Baseball

World Series game one favors Blue team 8-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2015) – The World Series for ETSU baseball began on Sunday, Oct. 4 as the Blue team defeated the Gold team 8-4. Both teams connected for 10 hits each while both teams displayed dominating pitching in the nine-inning game.


Women's Soccer

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Sarah Zadrazil

The normal balancing act of class, practice, meetings, games and a social life can be quite difficult for a student-athlete. Throw International travel into the mix and it becomes anything but normal.


Volleyball

Wiley named SoCon Defensive Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 5, 2015) – East Tennessee State University volleyball player Khadijah Wiley (Columbus, Ga.) has been named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Month as announced by the league office Monday morning.


Men's Tennis

Herrera leads Bucs on day two of ITA All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 4, 2015) – Sophomore Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) picked up a pair of wins Sunday to lead the East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team in day two of the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla. Collectively, the Bucs went 3-1 moving their record in the event to 7-2.


Women's Tennis

Day three of Georgia Southern Invite cancelled due to rain

STATESBORO, Ga. (Oct. 4, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team was washed out for the second consecutive day at the Georgia Southern Invitational. The Bucs were also rained out on Saturday. The final two days of the invite will not be made up.


Men's Tennis

Bucs go 3-1 in pre-qualifying at ITA All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 3, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team went 3-1 in day one of pre-qualifying round of the ITA All-American Championships. The Bucs will return to the court Sunday as they continue to try to qualify for the tournament.


Volleyball

Volleyball remains unbeaten at home with a sweep over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team kept up its dominance at home with a 3-0 victory (25-14, 25-18, 25-22) over Mercer Saturday evening at Brooks Gym.


Women's Tennis

Rain cancels day two of Georgia Southern Invite

STATESBORO, Ga. (Oct. 3, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team got rained out on day two of the Georgia Southern Invitational. The Buccaneers and the rest of the field will try to squeeze two days’ worth of action on Sunday.


Football

Early miscues derail ETSU in loss to Saint Francis

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2015) – Saint Francis returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and intercepted three ETSU passes in the first half – returning two for touchdowns – as the Red Flash built an early lead and ultimately bested the Buccaneers 58-9 in a matchup of NCAA Division I FCS programs Saturday afternoon at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Forbes, Bucs hold open practice at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2015) – The ETSU men’s basketball team held a special open practice inside Freedom Hall Saturday morning prior to the Buccaneers’ football game against Saint Francis.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Cross Country runs well against tough competition

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 3, 2015) - At the Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday morning the ETSU cross country program competed against multiple national and regionally ranked competition. The women's team finished 15th while the men's team came in 22nd overall.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. SAINT FRANCIS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2015) -- The ETSU football team returns to action this afternoon when the Buccaneers host Saint Francis. Kickoff is set for 1p.m., at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Strong second half propels Women's Soccer to 3-1 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 2, 2015) - On Friday night inside Summers-Taylor Soccer stadium the ETSU women's soccer team erupted in the second half, scoring two goals to remain perfect in Southern conference play defeating Western Carolina, 3-1.


Women's Tennis

Bucs go 7-1 in day one of the Georgia Southern Invite

STATESBORO, Ga. (Oct. 2, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team went 7-1 overall in the first day of competition at the Georgia Southern Invite. The Bucs have a pair of double teams that advanced to the final round in their respective flights.


Men's Soccer

Ilia nets game-winner in overtime nail biter

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2015) – The East Tennessee State Bucs rallied after being down 2-1 to win 3-2 in two overtime periods. Mitchell Cecatiello (Pascagoula, Miss.) netted the game-tying goal in the 85th minute, and Christian Ilia (Norrkoping, Sweden) scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime session.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU vs. Saint Francis

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2015) – The ETSU football team returns to action this weekend when the Buccaneers host Saint Francis (Pa.) Saturday afternoon at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Bucs head to Tulsa for the ITA All-American Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2015) – The East Tennessee State men’s tennis team will head to Tulsa, Okla. to compete in the 2015 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men’s All-American Championships this weekend. The tournament will get underway with the pre-qualifying round Oct. 3.


Football

"Things to Know" for Saturday's football game with Saint Francis

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2015) -- In preparation for ETSU’s football game with Saint Francis this Saturday at 1 p.m., the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released the following Top 5 “Things to Know” heading into tomorrow’s game:


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Cross Country gears up for Greater Louisville Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 2, 2015) – The ETSU cross country program is set to compete in the 14th annual Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday, Oct.3 in Louisville, Ky. at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer Park. It’s the first time since 2013 the Bucs have competed at this event.


Volleyball

Get to Know the Bucs: Hailey Aguilar

With all the new faces on this season's ETSU volleyball team, we thought it would be fun to get to know each of the new players throughout the season. This week we talked to Hailey Aguilar (Oswego, Ill.).


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis set to compete in Georgia Southern Invite

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team will head south to compete in their second event of the fall season this weekend when it takes part in the Georgia Southern Invite.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men's basketball releases ticket promo video

The 2015-16 ETSU men’s basketball season is quickly approaching and fans can purchase their season tickets now by calling 423-439-ETSU (3878) or by clicking on the tickets link located at ETSUBucs.com.


Women's Soccer

Bucs returns home for match-up with Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct.1, 2015) – The ETSU women’s soccer team looks to remain undefeated in the Southern Conference when they host Western Carolina in their conference home opener on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:00 p.m.


Volleyball

Bucs sweep UNCG to earn second straight win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2015) – The ETSU volleyball team earned its second consecutive win Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over UNCG (25-21, 25-14, 25-22). With the win, the Bucs improve their record to 11-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU basketball reveals promotional events

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2015) – The basketball season is quickly approaching, and the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics revealed Wednesday several opportunities for fans to get an early look at both the men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Football

ETSU Coaches Show - Episode 4

The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


Men's Soccer

Bucs falter a two-goal lead in two-overtime loss

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2015) – The ETSU men’s soccer team fell in their first Southern Conference game 3-2 in two overtime periods to Wofford College. The Bucs held a two-goal lead at the half but surrendered three straight goals to start their conference play.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf moves to 23rd in Golfweek rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2015) – The latest Golfweek rankings were released on Monday and the ETSU men’s golf team moved to No. 23 in this week’s poll.


Volleyball

Bucs set to host UNCG and Mercer this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2015) - The East Tennessee State University volleyball team returns home to Brooks Gym for a pair of matches this week. The Bucs will take on UNC Greensboro Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will also take on Mercer Saturday at 6 p.m.


Women's Soccer

Koren named SoCon Women’s Soccer Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 29, 2015) – On Tuesday morning, junior forward Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) was named Southern Conference women’s soccer player of the week, as selected by the league office.


Football

Football: Weekly Press Conference – Saint Francis

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Monday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Soccer

Men's soccer earns second highest ranking

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2015) – On Monday, ETSU men’s soccer has been ranked 42nd by the NCAA in the rating percentage index (RPI) for Division I soccer. This is the second highest ranking for the team since the start of the program in 2008.


Men's Soccer

Men's soccer starts SoCon schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2015) – The ETSU men’s soccer team will kick off their conference schedule Tuesday, September 29 as they travel to Wofford College. The Bucs will then return home to face Virginia Military Institute on Friday, October 2. The Bucs have only accumulated one loss against both teams since 2008.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball

Promotions set for ETSU football game vs. St. Francis

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2015) – Fans will have even more to do at an ETSU football game day on Saturday, Oct. 3, as the Buccaneers announced Monday a pair of promotions set for the day of the Bucs’ matchup with St. Francis presented by First Bank & Trust Company.


Football

Football releases its Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Women's Soccer

ETSU storms past UNCG on the road

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 27, 2015) – A multi-goal performance by junior Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) propelled the ETSU women’s soccer team to a 3-1 victory over UNC-Greensboro on Sunday afternoon inside UNCG Soccer Stadium. Koren has scored a goal in each of the last five games.


Volleyball

Bucs take down The Citadel, 3-1

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 26, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team won its first conference match of the season Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 victory over The Citadel (25-17, 25-21, 18-25, 25-18). With the win, the Bucs remain unbeaten against The Citadel in the all-time series (14-0).


Football

E&H rallies past ETSU on Homecoming, 27-24

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2015) – Leading 24-20 with just over two minutes left in regulation, the ETSU football team went for the win over Emory & Henry. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, the decision did not pay off.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. EMORY & HENRY

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2015) -- The ETSU football team returns to action this afternoon when the Buccaneers host Emory & Henry. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m., at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball

PHOTOS: ETSU Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2015) – East Tennessee State University held its 2015 Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on Friday night.


Volleyball

Furman snaps ETSU’s six-match winning streak, 3-0

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 25, 2015) – Furman handed the East Tennessee State University volleyball team its first defeat in six matches Friday evening in Greenville, S.C., 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-20). With the loss, ETSU drops to 9-5 overall and 0-1 in conference play and the Paladins improve to 7-4 and 1-0 in league action.


Women's Soccer

Bucs earn first SoCon win after blanking VMI, 2-0

LEXINGTON, Va. (Sept. 25, 2015) – On a rainy Friday afternoon the ETSU women's soccer team earned their first Southern Conference victory of the season defeating VMI, 2-0. The Bucs recorded their third shutout of the season and second straight against the Keydets.


Football

Bucs gear up for Homecoming game vs. Emory & Henry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2015) – Coming off its first road game of the season last week at Charleston Southern, the ETSU football returns to Kermit Tipton Stadium for back-to-back home games, beginning Saturday afternoon when the Bucs host Emory & Henry on Homecoming.


Football

Things to know for Saturday’s football game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2015) – The ETSU football team returns to action this weekend as the Buccaneers host Emory & Henry on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff for the Homecoming game is set for 1:30 p.m., at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer travels to VMI and UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 24, 2015) – ETSU Women’s Soccer hits the road for a weekend series against VMI and UNC-Greensboro to open up Southern Conference play. It will be the first time the Bucs have started conference play on the road since 2008


Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer

ETSU Soccer honored with NSCAA Team Academic Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2015) – The ETSU men’s and women’s soccer teams were honored Thursday by being named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) College Team Academic Award for the 2014-15 season.


Football

Bucs among leaders in FCS Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2015) – The NCAA released its latest FCS statistical rankings report on Tuesday and ETSU football ranked among the national leaders in several team and individual player categories.


Baseball

Baseball finishes second weekend of scrimmages

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2015) – The East Tennessee State baseball team wrapped up their second week of scrimmages this past weekend. The team has had some players stand out during this fall practice season.


Football

Limited tickets available for ETSU vs. Emory & Henry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that a limited number of standing room only tickets remain for the football team’s Homecoming matchup with Emory & Henry this Saturday at 1:30 p.m.


Women's Golf

Women’s golf finishes middle of field in strong tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2015) – ETSU women’s golf finished their final day at the Lady Paladin on Tuesday by carding a 308. The team competed with a difficult field that consisted of Missouri, Furman, New Mexico, Clemson, Wake Forest, and North Carolina.


Men's Soccer

Bucs sneak by Flames thanks to penalty kick

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2015) – The East Tennessee State Bucs (3-2-1) finished their non-conference schedule with a 1-0 victory over the Liberty Flames (4-4) on Tuesday. ETSU scored the only goal off a penalty kick in the 80th minute.


Volleyball

Bucs sweep Tennessee State in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team won its home opener Tuesday evening against Tennessee State, 3-0 (25-11, 25-21, 25-23). With the victory, the Bucs extend their winning streak to six and their record moves to 9-4 overall.


Men's Golf

Bucs finish second at Inverness Intercollegiate

TOLEDO, Ohio (Sept. 22, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team had three players place in the top-20, while the Buccaneers finished runner-up as the final round of the 11th annual Inverness Intercollegiate concluded Tuesday afternoon at the Inverness Golf Club.


Football

ETSU Coaches Show – Episode 3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2015) – The ETSU Coaches Show with Carl Torbush powered by Ford airs each Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WKPT-TV.


Men's Soccer

Smith wins SoCon player of the week honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2015) – The Southern Conference announced Tuesday that ETSU graduate student, James Smith (Eastbourne, England), was the player of the week for the week of September 14-20. He won this honor over two other nominees: Jeremy Booth of Mercer and Leeroy Maguraushe of UNCG.


Women's Golf

Bucs drop two spots in day two at Lady Paladin

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2015) – ETSU women’s golf fell to ninth place at the 2015 Lady Paladin after the second round at the Furman University Golf Course. However, the team as a whole matched their score from the first round with a 303.


Men's Golf

ETSU in contention at Inverness Intercollegiate

TOLEDO, Ohio (Sept. 21, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team put itself in contention to win a second straight title at the Inverness Intercollegiate as the Buccaneers sit in second place following Monday’s first two rounds at the Inverness Golf Club.


Men's Soccer

Men prepare for Flames on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2015) – ETSU is coming off a big win over the nationally ranked Kentucky Wildcats on September 16. The Bucs have now focused on their last non-conference opponent, the Liberty Flames, who comes to Summers-Taylor Stadium on September 22 at 5 p.m.


Volleyball

Bucs open home schedule and conference play this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2015) - The East Tennessee State University volleyball team has three matches on tap for this week. The Bucs host Tennessee State in their home opener Tuesday at 5 p.m.


Football

Football: Weekly Press Conference – Emory & Henry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2015) – The ETSU football team held its weekly press conference on Monday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Volleyball

Wiley named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2015) – East Tennessee State University volleyball player Khadijah Wiley (Columbus, Ga.) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week Monday afternoon by league officials. This is the first weekly honor for the Bucs this season.


Women's Golf

ETSU tied for seventh at end of day one

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2015) – East Tennessee State women’s golf finished day one by shooting a 303 on the first 18 holes at the 2015 Lady Paladin. The Bucs are off to a good start in a power packed field, and Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) and Hee Ying Loy (Taman Sri Kulai Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) are leading the way for the Bucs by each shooting a 74.


Men's Golf

Bucs look to defend title in Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio (Sept. 20, 2015) – The ETSU men’s golf team looks to defend its title at the Inverness Intercollegiate as first round action begins Monday morning at the Inverness Golf Club.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis posts a 2-1 record Sunday

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va./CARY, N.C. (Sept. 20, 2015) – Senior Rogerio Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and sophomore Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) picked up wins Sunday at the UVA Ranked 1+1 and Duke’s James Bonk Invitational, respectively.


Men's Tennis

A trio of Bucs advance to Sunday in a pair of tournaments

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va./CARY, N.C. (Sept. 19, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team turned in a 7-3 record in day two of the UVA Ranked 1+1 and Duke’s James Bonk Invitational Saturday. With the results, three ETSU players will advance to play Sunday.


Women's Golf

Bucs are focused on Lady Paladin tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2015) – East Tennessee State women’s golf are continuing their fall schedule with a tournament in Greeneville, S.C. The three-day tournament will start on September 20 and run to September 22. The tournament is hosted by Southern Conference foe Furman University who is currently ranked 32, according to GolfStat.


Volleyball

Bucs wins fifth straight; claim tournament title

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Sept. 19, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team notched its fifth consecutive win as it knocked off Akron, 3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-17, 25-18), Saturday at the Comfort Inn-Vitational.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis posts strong showing Friday

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va./CARY, N.C. (Sept. 18, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team had a successful Friday at both the UVA Ranked 1 +1 as well as Duke’s James Bonk Invite. Three of the four players advanced in their respective tournaments and all four were a part of at least one victory.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Cross Country places seventh at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (September 18, 2015) – Against nationally ranked competition the ETSU men’s and women’s cross country teams placed seventh at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational in Blacksburg, Va.


Volleyball

Bucs sweep day one of the Comfort Inn-Vitational

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University volleyball team won a pair of matches Friday at the Comfort Inn-Vitational to extend its winning streak to four. The Bucs picked up a 3-0 victory over Marshall and a 3-1 win over Morehead State. With the pair of wins, ETSU improves to 7-4 this season.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer drops final non-conference contest

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Sept. 18, 2015) – In their final non-conference contest of the season, ETSU fell on the road to Campbell, 2-1 on Friday night in Buies Creek, N.C. Junior Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) kept up her stellar play recording a goal in her third straight game.


Football

Football announces its Bowman Jewelers weekly awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2015) – Following each game during the 2015 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces his Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Game, along with the Effort Play of the Game and the “Look Team” Players of the Week.


Football

Second quarter issues sink ETSU in loss at CSU

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 17, 2015) – For the first 15 minutes Thursday night at Charleston Southern, the East Tennessee State University football team held its own against one of the better Football Championship Subdivision teams in the country.


Men's Tennis

Bucs set to compete in a pair of tournaments this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team continues its fall season this weekend in Charlottesville, Va. and Durham, N.C.


Volleyball

Bucs close out the tournament season this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - The East Tennessee State University volleyball team closes out its tournament season this weekend at the Comfort Inn-Vitational in Morehead, Ky. The Bucs will take on Marshall, Morehead State and Akron in the event.


Women's Soccer

ETSU prepares for match-up at Campbell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept.17, 2015) – The ETSU women’s soccer team prepares for its final non-conference match-up on Friday when they travel to Buies Creek, N.C. to take on Big South opponent Campbell at 5 p.m.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU at Charleston Southern

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 17, 2015) – The ETSU football team takes to the road for the first time this season as the Buccaneers play at Charleston Southern Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., at Buccaneer Field.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country prepares for competition at Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 17, 2015) – After opening their season last weekend, the ETSU cross country program will be back in action on Friday at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational at the Buford Meredith Cross Country course.


Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer completes upset over No.15 Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s soccer team upended the nationally ranked Kentucky Wildcats at home, 3-1. ETSU was able to move back to 2-2-1 as the Wildcats fell to 2-2-1 on the season. Graduate student James Smith (Eastbourne, England) was the player of the game as he netted one goal and picked up an assist in the match.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU at Charleston Southern

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2015) – The ETSU football team hits the road for the first time this season as the Bucs gear up for a Thursday night game at Charleston Southern. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., at Buccaneer Field.


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

ETSU Track & Field announces 2015 team award winners

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 16, 2015) – The ETSU track and field program announced its 2015 individual and team awards on Wednesday selected by the ETSU coaching staff taking both indoor and outdoor results into consideration. Track and Field also honored team captains and those who broke school records during the 2014-15 track and field season.


Baseball

ETSU baseball begins fall practices

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2015) – The ETSU baseball team has started their fall workouts last week and will continue to practice until October 11.


Football

Coach O'Cain on Tyrod Taylor: 'He’s got charisma'

During his time as Virginia Tech quarterbacks coach, ETSU offensive coordinator Mike O’Cain coached Tyrod Taylor to a decorated career.


Women's Golf

ETSU finishes tournament in 12th place

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2015) – East Tennessee State concluded their final day in the Ptarmigan Ram Classic Tuesday. On the second day, the 17 teams played one round of 18 holes, and the Bucs finished tied for 12th.


Women's Soccer

Koren scores game-winner as Bucs soar past Winthrop, 2-1

WINTHROP, S.C. (Sept. 15, 2015) – In the 87th minute, junior forward Simona Koren (Graz, Austria) netted the game-winning goal to give ETSU women’s soccer a 2-1 victory over Winthrop on Tuesday night.


Volleyball

Get to Know the Bucs: Allison Humes

With all the new faces on this season's ETSU volleyball team, we thought it would be fun to get to know each of the new players throughout the season. This week we talked to Allison Humes (Somonauk, Ill.).


Men's Tennis

Biosca earns ITA Preseason Singles Ranking

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Sept. 15, 2015) – East Tennessee State University men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) has earned his second consecutive ITA Division I Preseason Men’s Singles Ranking Tuesday afternoon as he received the No. 88 ranking. Prior to last season, Biosca earned the No. 97 ranking.


Men's Soccer

ETSU hosts nationally ranked Kentucky Wildcats

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2015) – ETSU men’s soccer will be hosting the nationally ranked Kentucky Wildcats at Summers-Taylor Stadium on September 16 at 7 p.m. The Bucs have played against the Wildcats the past three years and are 1-2 against UK.


Women's Golf

Bucs finish first day tied for 10th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2015) – The ETSU women’s golf team finished their first day of golf on Monday at the Colonel Wolenberg Ptarmigan Ram Classic in Fort Collins, Co. The Bucs played 36 holes starting at 8:30 a.m. and played for a total of 12,590 yards.


Men's Golf

Gradecki, Meronk lead Bucs at Gopher Invitational

INDEPENDENCE, Minn. (Sept. 14, 2015) – Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) and Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) led the 28th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team as the Buccaneer duo finished tied for 17th at the Gopher Invitational on Monday at Windsong Farm Golf Club.


Football

Football: Weekly Press Conference – Charleston Southern

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2015) – The ETSU football team continued with game week preparations as the Bucs held their weekly press conference on Monday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: A.J. Merriweather

A.J. Merriweather didn’t understand at first. Growing up in Medon, Tenn., a small country suburb located just south of Jackson, a young A.J. dreaded the early morning wakeup calls from his parents – because he knew he was going to work.


Football

Thank You from Coach Torbush and ETSU Football

Over 15,000 fans have entered the gates at Kermit Tipton Stadium to support the ETSU football team in its first two games this season. The fans have helped create an exciting game day atmosphere in and around the stadium, and head coach Carl Torbush thanks the Buccaneer faithful for their dedication to the program.


Women's Golf

Women's golf starts fall season in Colorado

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2015) – The ETSU women’s golf team will start their fall schedule on September 14 in the 2015 Colonel Wollenberg Ptarmigan Ram Classic. Colorado State will be hosting the two-day tournament and has 17 participating teams.


Men's Golf

ETSU wraps up day one at Gopher Invitational

INDEPENDENCE, Minn. (Sept. 12, 2015) – Senior Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) paced the 28th-ranked ETSU men’s golf team as the Buccaneers wrapped up day one of the Gopher Invitational on Sunday evening at Windsong Farm Golf Club.


Men's Tennis

Bucs pick up a win in final day at Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 13, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team picked up a win in its final day of competition at the Southern Intercollegiate in Athens, Ga. Sunday. The Bucs finished up the weekend with a 5-4 overall record in singles matches and a 0-2 mark in doubles.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis wraps up play at UNC Wilmington Invite

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Sept. 13, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team closed out its first event of the fall Sunday afternoon at the UNC Wilmington Invitational.


Volleyball

Milhorn and Aguilar receive honors at Clemson Classic

CLEMSON, S.C. (Sept. 13, 2015) – Sophomore Rylee Milhorn (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Hailey Aguilar (Oswego, Ill.) were named to the all-tournament team at the Clemson Classic late Saturday evening.


Men's Tennis

Herrera advances to day three of Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 12, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University men’s tennis team went 1-1 in a pair of matches on day two of the Southern Intercollegiate Saturday in Athens, Ga. The Bucs dropped their lone doubles match of the day but won their singles matchup.


Women's Tennis

Bucs win eight matches on day two of UNC Wilmington Invite

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Sept. 12, 2015) – The East Tennessee State University women’s tennis team turned in another stellar performance in day two of the UNC Wilmington Invitational Saturday. The Bucs won seven of eight singles matches against Campbell and went 1-2 in three doubles matches against Wisconsin.


Volleyball

Bucs pick up second straight win with sweep over Presbyterian

CLEMSON, S.C. (Sept. 12, 2015) – A day after sweeping USC Upstate, the East Tennessee State University volleyball team collected another sweep Saturday against Presbyterian College in the final day of the Clemson Classic. The Bucs took the three frames by scores of 28-26, 25-13 and 25-20.