Men's Basketball

NCAA grants Jurkin sixth year of eligibility

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 30, 2017) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Friday that senior post Peter Jurkin (Juba, South Sudan) has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.


Women's Soccer

Sayers heads to Australia with U.S. U-18 Women’s National Team

CANBERRA, Australia (June 29, 2017) – East Tennessee State University women’s soccer head coach Adam Sayers will continue his stint with the United States Women’s Soccer program.


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

Excellence Realized: Looking back on a year to remember

ETSU athletics enjoyed a banner year of success over the last 365 days. Take a look back at this memorable year in "Excellence Realized," a story told though Adobe Spark.


Football

ETSU to hold tours of football stadium on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 28, 2017) – After holding stadium tours at last month’s “100 Days to Kickoff” celebration, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that they will hold tours of the Football Stadium this Thursday, June 29.


Softball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Brooke Baxter

Every collegiate athlete knows the challenge of striving for excellence in both sports and the classroom. One of many students who embody ETSU Intercollegiate Athletics’ motto, “Excellence Every Day,” is Brooke Baxter.


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

Fifty Buccaneer student-athletes earn SoCon All-Academic honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 26, 2017) – ETSU had 50 student-athletes earn academic honors for the spring semester as the Southern Conference announced its all-academic awards on Monday.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Stiegwardt named new ETSU Director of Tennis

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 22, 2017) – ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander announced Thursday that former Auburn and LSU assistant coach Martin Stiegwardt has been named the new Director of Tennis and Men’s Tennis head coach for the Buccaneers.


Women's Basketball

Ezell to throw out ceremonial first pitch at Elizabethton Twins' season opener Thursday night

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (June 21, 2017) -- East Tennessee State University women's basketball head coach Brittney Ezell will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Elizabethton Twins' season opener on Thursday night at Joe O'Brien Field.


Men's Basketball

Globetrotters draft Bucs' Merriweather

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 20, 2017) -- The world famous Harlem Globetrotters announced Tuesday they have selected former ETSU star A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) in their yearly draft.


Men's Golf

Gradecki advances to match play at British Amateur

KENT, England (June 20, 2017) – For the second time in the last three years, ETSU’s Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) advanced into match play at the 122nd British Amateur Championship, which got underway Monday from Royal St. George’s and Prince’s Golf Club.


Baseball

Owenby earns ABCA/Rawlings All-Region honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2017) – For the second straight season, ETSU junior catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) earned ABCA/Rawlings South All-Region First Team honors as the committee released the postseason awards earlier this week.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces addition of transfer Andre Edwards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 15, 2017) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Thursday that Andre Edwards (Compton, Calif.) has signed scholarship papers to join the Buccaneers’ program.


Baseball

Owenby drafted by Atlanta Braves in 12th round

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 14, 2017) – East Tennessee State University junior catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 12th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday. Owenby was the 350th overall pick.


Women's Track & Field

Seymour named USTFCCCA First Team All-American

NEW ORLEANS (June 12, 2017) – ETSU women’s track and field senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) earned First Team All-American honors in the 400 meter hurdles by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday.


Women's Track & Field

Katrina Seymour places 8th in 400mH at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. (June 10, 2017) – In the 400m hurdle finals at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) placed eighth with a time of 59.68 at historic Hayward Field.


Women's Track & Field

Seymour advances to 400mH final on Saturday at NCAA Championship

EUGENE, Ore. (June 8, 2017) – Senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) is heading to the 400 meter hurdle finals at the NCAA Championships after posting a time of 57.22 on Thursday night at historic Hawyard Field.


Women's Track & Field

Katrina Seymour set for NCAA Championships Thursday

EUGENE, Ore. (June 7, 2017) – For the first time since 2009, the East Tennessee State women’s track and field program will be represented at the NCAA Championships as senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) readies for the semifinals of the 400 meter hurdles.


Women's Track & Field

Katrina Seymour's NCAA Championship Run - A Story Told Through Adobe Spark

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 5, 2017) – When senior ETSU track and field athlete Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) gets set into the blocks at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., everything will seem routine. In front of her are 10 evenly placed hurdles surrounding 400 meters of track surface with multiple competitors right by her side.


Baseball

ETSU baseball signs pair of junior college pitchers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 31, 2017) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole announced Wednesday the addition of two junior college right-handed pitchers that will be joining the Buccaneer squad for the 2018 season.


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

ETSU men earn second-straight Commissioner’s Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 30, 2017) – With the completion of the spring seasons of league competition, the ETSU men’s programs were awarded its second-straight Southern Conference Commissioner’s Cup, which is the all-sport trophy that is presented to the conference’s best all-around men’s program.


Baseball

Skole announces summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 30, 2017) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole announced Tuesday his 2017 summer camp information, which will be hosted at Thomas Stadium on June 12-15 and July 10-13.


Baseball

Maher garners SoCon All-Tournament Team recognition

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 29, 2017) – Leading the ETSU baseball to an impressive Southern Conference Tournament run, Aaron Maher (Brentwood, Tenn.) was recognized on the All-Tournament Team for his performance at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Baseball

ETSU concludes tournament run with 8-6 loss to Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 27, 2017) – The Bucs were able to beat Samford 16-6 earlier on Saturday, but ETSU was eliminated from the Southern Conference Tournament later that night as Furman upended the Blue and Gold 8-6 in a fantastic battle at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Baseball

Cardiac Bucs do it again; Maher's walk-off single rallies ETSU past VMI, 12-11

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 26, 2017) –The Cardiac Bucs did it again. For the second time in the Southern Conference Tournament presented by Holston Gases, the ETSU baseball team used some late-inning heroics as the Buccaneers scored three runs in the bottom of ninth - capped off by Aaron Maher's (Brentwood, Tenn.) walk-off single - to rally past VMI, 12-11, in an elimination game on Friday night at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Women's Track & Field

Seymour heading to NCAA Championships after breaking Bahamian Record

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 26, 2017) – A historic season continues for ETSU track and field senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) as she automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 400 meter hurdles after posting an ETSU and Bahamian National Record of 56.32 on Thursday.


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

Bucs conclude Day Two of NCAA East Prelims

Lexington, Ky. (May 26, 2017) - On day two of the NCAA East Prelims in Lexington, Ky. at the University of Kentucky track and field complex, four ETSU Track and field athletes competed on day two.


Baseball

Ninth inning comeback falls short as Bucs lose 6-4 to No. 3 UNCG

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 26, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team battled back-and-forth with No. 3 UNCG on Friday afternoon, but the Bucs’ ninth inning comeback fell short as they fell 6-4 to the Spartans in the Southern Conference Tournament presented by Holston Gases at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Baseball

ETSU will continue SoCon Tournament play in winner’s bracket on Friday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 25, 2017) – After opening the Southern Conference Tournament presented by Holston Gases with a comeback victory over No. 2 Western Carolina, ETSU will continue its stretch in the winner’s bracket at noon on Friday, May 26 as the Bucs take on No. 3 UNCG at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Football

ETSU reaches 100 days to kickoff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2017) – 100 days and counting…


Women's Track & Field

Seymour advances to 400m hurdle quarterfinals at NCAA East Prelims

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 25, 2017) – With a time of 59.17 in the 400 meter hurdles, ETSU women’s track and field senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) qualified for the 400mH quarterfinal on Thursday afternoon on day one of the NCAA East Prelims at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field facility.


Men's Tennis

Biosca drops three-set thriller at NCAA Singles Championship

ATHENS, Ga. (May 25, 2017) – In a thrilling match from start to finish in the round of 32 at the NCAA Singles Championship on Thursday, ETSU men’s tennis senior David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) fell in three sets to Wake Forest’s Skander Mansouri, 4-6, 7-6 (8), 6-7 (7) at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga.


Baseball

No. 7 ETSU completes comeback victory versus No. 2 Western Carolina, 8-6

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 24, 2017) – Down to two outs in the game, the ETSU baseball team pulled out the improbable comeback victory as the Bucs plated five runs in the ninth inning to end the game by scoring seven unanswered runs to upset No. 2 Western Carolina 8-6 in the Southern Conference Tournament presented by Holston Gases at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Men's Tennis

Biosca advances to the round of 32 at the NCAA Singles Championship

ATHENS, Ga. (May 24, 2017) – After nearly a three-hour rain delay senior David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) defeated Virginia’s Collin Altamirano in three sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the round of 32 at the NCAA Singles Championship on Wednesday night at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga.


General News

ETSU to hold football stadium tours on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 23, 2017) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday that they will hold tours of the Football Stadium on Thursday, May 25.


Women's Tennis

Markesini falls in three sets at NCAA Singles Championship

ATHENS, Ga. (May 24, 2017) – Despite claiming the first set, junior Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece) was unable hold off South Carolina’s Mia Horvit in the first round of the NCAA Singles Championship as Markesini fell in three sets, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 on Wednesday afternoon at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga.


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

Four Bucs set to compete at NCAA East Prelims

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 24, 2017) – The road to the NCAA Track & Field Championships begins on Thursday, May 25 in Lexington, Ky. at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field facility as four ETSU Track & Field athletes are set to compete at the NCAA East Preliminaries.


Softball

ETSU Softball’s Championship Run – A Story Told Through Adobe Spark

Relive the moments of ETSU Softball’s run to its first-ever Southern Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament berth through the eyes of the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' photographers, communications staff and the Buccaneer Sports Network. Powered by Adobe Spark.


Baseball

No. 7 ETSU opens SoCon Tournament on Wednesday with No. 2 Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 23, 2017) – ETSU will open the Southern Conference Baseball Tournament presented by Holston Gases on Wednesday, May 24 at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C. at 4 p.m. as the Bucs take on Western Carolina.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Biosca, Markesini prep for first round NCAA Tournament matchups

ATHENS, Ga. (May 23, 2017) – The first round of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Singles Championship begins on Wednesday, May 24 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga. as ETSU men’s tennis senior David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) and women’s tennis junior Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece) prepare for their first round matchups.


Baseball

Owenby, Smith named to All-Conference teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 22, 2017) – ETSU junior catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) and freshman third baseman Cullen Smith (Lebanon, Tenn.) were both named to All-Southern Conference teams, which was announced by the league offices on Monday.


Baseball

The Southern Conference finalizes tournament seedings

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 21, 2017) – After winning seven of the last nine games including six Southern Conference games to conclude the regular season, the ETSU baseball team was awarded the 7th seed in the SoCon Tournament presented by Holston Gases, which will take place May 23-28 at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Baseball

Owenby named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 21, 2017) – Leading the ETSU baseball team to its first Southern Conference series sweep of the season, junior catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named the SoCon Player of the Week after batting .500 (7-for-14) including two home runs against VMI.


Softball

ETSU’s historic season ends in extra-inning setback to Notre Dame

AUBURN, Ala. (May 20, 2017) – Historic.


Baseball

HOW SWEEP IT IS! Five-run seventh inning too much for VMI as the Bucs down Keydets 9-3

LEXINGTON, Va. (May 20, 2017) – How sweep it is! ETSU baseball completed the three-game sweep of VMI on Saturday as the Bucs downed the Keydets 9-3 behind a five-run seventh inning at Gray-Minor Stadium in Lexington, Va.


Softball

Bucs fall to No. 7 Auburn in NCAA Tournament opener

AUBURN, Ala. (May 19, 2017) – Playing in its first-ever NCAA Tournament game, the ETSU softball team fell to tournament host and No. 7 national seed Auburn, 11-0 in five innings, in front of 1,940 fans on Friday afternoon at Jane B. Moore Field.


Baseball

Offense explodes as the Bucs down Keydets to claim series

LEXINGTON, Va. (May 19, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team won the series at VMI on Friday as the Buccaneers’ offense exploded for 17 hits as the Bucs downed the Keydets 14-12 at Gray-Minor Stadium in Lexington, Va.


Softball

Bucs to make NCAA Tournament debut Friday at Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. (May 18, 2017) – The ETSU softball team will make its NCAA Tournament debut on Friday afternoon as the Buccaneers take on regional host and No. 7 national seed Auburn at Jane B. Moore Field. First pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU.


Baseball

ETSU trio pounds out three hits each as ETSU defeats VMI 7-5

LEXINGTON, Va. (May 18, 2017) – Seeking a much needed series-opening victory, the ETSU baseball team defeated VMI 7-5 in Lexington, Va. on Thursday as three Buccaneers pounded out three hits each while Drew Korzybski (Knoxville, Tenn.) posted a solid outing out of the bullpen at Gray-Minor Stadium.


Softball

Sights and Sounds from Thursday’s practice at Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. (May 18, 2017) – The ETSU softball team held its practice on Thursday afternoon at Jane B. Moore Field as the Buccaneers are gearing up for their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.


Softball

Knoetze named to NFCA All-Region Team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 18, 2017) – The postseason awards are continuing to pile up for ETSU senior outfielder Danielle Knoetze (San Diego, Calif.).


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

Track & Field has four qualify for NCAA East Prelims

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2017) – The NCAA announced on Friday the qualifiers for the NCAA East Preliminaries with four East Tennessee State Track & Field athletes will heading to Lexington, Ky., May 25-27.


Men's Golf

Hulbert, Gradecki lead Bucs at NCAA Regional

COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. (May 17, 2017) – Senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) and freshman Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.) led the ETSU men’s golf team at the NCAA College Grove Regional, which concluded on Wednesday afternoon at The Grove Club.


Baseball

ETSU travels to VMI for pivotal SoCon series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team will travel to Lexington, Va. to square off with VMI for the final three games of the year. The crucial set against the Keydets begins May 18 at 6 p.m. at Gray-Minor Stadium.


Men's Track & Field

Johnson named SoCon Men’s Most Outstanding Field Performer

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 17, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its outdoor track & field most outstanding performers on Wednesday with East Tennessee State Men’s Track & Field athlete Benjamin Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) being named men's most outstanding field performer.


Baseball

Bucs edged by Bulldogs 6-4 in home finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 16, 2017) – To conclude its regular season home schedule, the ETSU baseball team was edged by UNC Asheville 6-4 on Tuesday at Thomas Stadium as the Bucs attempted a ninth inning comeback.


Men's Golf

ETSU men’s golf wraps up second round play at NCAA Regional

COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. (May 16, 2017) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up second round play at the NCAA College Grove Regional on Tuesday. The Buccaneers now sit in 12th-place at The Grove Club.


Men's Basketball

Men’s Basketball announces the signing of Mladen Armus

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 16, 2017) – East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his staff announced Tuesday that Mladen Armus (Belgrade, Serbia) has signed his national letter of intent to join the Buccaneer program.


Baseball

ETSU hosts UNC Asheville in final home game of the season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2017) – After posting a 4-1 record in the last five games, the ETSU baseball team will play its final home game of the season on Tuesday, May 16 as the Bucs host UNC Asheville at Thomas Stadium at 6:30 p.m.


Men's Golf

Gradecki paces Bucs on day one of NCAA Regional

COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. (May 15, 2017) – Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) may not have like how things started, but the Buccaneer senior finished strong en route to turning an average round into a solid start following day one of the NCAA College Grove Regional on Monday from The Grove Club.


Softball

ETSU heading to Auburn Regional; Bucs to play No. 7 Auburn Friday at 4:30 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2017) – After having just over 24 hours to celebrate its first-ever conference tournament title, the ETSU softball team learned its destination and opponent for this weekend's NCAA Regional, as the entire 64-team field was announced Sunday night on ESPN2.


General News

Coaches and Admin travel around Europe for Global Sports Leadership

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2017) – As part of the Global Sports Leadership program at East Tennessee State, many ETSU Coaches and Administrators have been traveling across the Europe to gain a global perspective of best practice from highly successful sports executives and dynamic academic faculty.


Baseball

Parker delivers two out, walk-off single to give ETSU series victory over Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2017) – Junior Hunter Parker (Chattanooga, Tenn.) delivered the game-winning, walk-off hit in the rubber match as the ETSU baseball team went on to defeat Samford 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning to claim the series over the Bulldogs at Thomas Stadium on Sunday afternoon.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf opens play in NCAA Regional on Monday

COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. (May 14, 2017) – The ETSU men’s golf team makes its fourth straight NCAA Regional appearance and its 26th in program history, as the Buccaneers begin play in the NCAA College Grove Regional on Monday from The Grove Club.


Softball

Three Bucs earn all-tournament team honors; Baxter receives Pinnacle Award

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 14, 2017) – Following its first-ever conference tournament title, the ETSU softball team had four players earn postseason awards on Saturday evening in Chattanooga.


Softball

Softball to hold viewing party Sunday night inside the Humphreys Center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 14, 2017) – The ETSU softball team will hold a Selection Show party Sunday night at the Humphreys Center, which is located inside the second floor of MSHA Athletic Center.


Softball

SoCon Champs! ETSU earns first conference title with 6-0 win over Samford

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 13, 2017) – The Buccaneers are Southern Conference Champions!


Baseball

Rowlett, Owenby combine for four extra-base hits as ETSU splits with Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team was able to win the second game of the double header on Saturday against Samford as the Bucs dropped game one 6-2, but they came back in the second game 10-8 to force a rubber match on Sunday at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

ETSU to meet Samford in Saturday’s SoCon Championship

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 12, 2017) – The ETSU softball team will look to cap off its perfect run in the Southern Conference Championship as the third-seeded Buccaneers face No. 4 seed Samford in the title game on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Frost Stadium.


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

Track & Field posts a pair of 4th-place finishes at SoCon Meet

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 12, 2017) – The East Tennessee State men’s and women’s track and field program wrapped up the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Friday with both the men’s and women’s teams earning fourth-place team finishes at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.


Men's Tennis

ETSU falls to No. 20 South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 12, 2017) – Making its 11th straight NCAA appearance, the ETSU men’s tennis team fell 5-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to No. 20 South Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Friday morning.


Softball

ETSU advances to SoCon Championship game with 4-3 extra-inning win over Mercer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 12, 2017) – The ETSU softball team needed extra innings to pull off some late heroics, but it was definitely worth the wait.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball Series Opener vs. Samford Postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2017) – Due to pending inclement weather in the Tri-Cities region, the ETSU Baseball series opener against Samford is postponed.


Softball

Bucs-Bears to clash in SoCon Championship semifinal Friday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 11, 2017) – The ETSU softball team moved one step closer to reaching its goal of winning the Southern Conference Championship following Thursday’s 1-0 win over tournament host Chattanooga.


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

Track & Field Thrives on Day One of SoCon Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 11, 2017) – On a day in which the East Tennessee State Track & Field team thrived at the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships in Birmingham, Ala., senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) shined the brightest breaking a SoCon Outdoor Championships record in the 400 meter hurdles.


Softball

Ogle’s one-hit gem lifts ETSU past Chattanooga, 1-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 11, 2017) – Sometimes teams need a little break as they make a run for a championship title. For the ETSU softball team, that came in Thursday’s 1-0 win over in-state rival Chattanooga on day two of the Southern Conference Championship at Frost Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU hosts final home SoCon series this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2017) – In the final Southern Conference home series of the season for the Bucs, the ETSU baseball team hosts Samford in a three-game set beginning Friday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis to meet No.20 South Carolina in NCAA Tournament Friday

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 11, 2017) – After clinching it’s 11th straight appearance into the NCAA Tournament, the East Tennessee State men’s tennis team will head to Chapel Hill, N.C. to square off with No.20 South Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday May 12 at 10:00 a.m.


Softball

ETSU to face Chattanooga in next round of SoCon Championship on Thursday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 10, 2017) – Coming off its first postseason conference tournament win in over nine years, the ETSU softball team looks to carry the momentum into day two of the Southern Conference Championship as the third-seeded Buccaneers take on No. 7 seed Chattanooga Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. from Frost Stadium.


Women's Golf

Loy concludes competition at NCAA Regional

COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 10, 2017) – To conclude the final round of the NCAA Tournament Columbus Regional, Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) finished in the top-30 individually on Wednesday at The Ohio State University Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio.


Softball

Bucs use big innings to cruise past Catamounts, 7-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 10, 2017) – The ETSU softball team scored two runs in the second and added five more in the fourth, while Lindsey Fadnek (Coalfield, Tenn.) and Sharlene Godoy (La Puente, Calif.) combined for a four-hit shutout as the third-seeded Buccaneers cruised to a 7-0 victory over No. 6 seed Western Carolina on day one of the Southern Conference Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Chattanooga’s Frost Stadium.


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

Track and Field gears up for SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 10, 2017) – The entire outdoor season has been leading up to this weekend as the East Tennessee State Track and Field program sets its sights on Birmingham, Ala. for the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships.


Baseball

Six-run seventh inning gives ETSU mid-week victory over Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 9, 2017) – In a game that didn’t see much offense until the final third of the match, the ETSU offense caught fire in the seventh inning by plating six runs en route to a 8-5 victory over Radford on Tuesday at Thomas Stadium in Johnson City, Tenn.


Women's Golf

Loy completes the second round of the NCAA Tournament

COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 9, 2017) – After the second round of the NCAA Tournament Columbus Regional, Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) posted a strong back nine holes on Tuesday as she carded a 1-under on the final nine holes at the Ohio State University Golf Club Scarlet Course.


Softball

Bucs open SoCon Championship Wednesday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 9, 2017) – The ETSU softball team opens a new season Wednesday afternoon as the Buccaneers begin their run to a first-ever Southern Conference Championship. The Blue and Gold earned the No. 3 seed and take on No. 6 seed Western Carolina at 3 p.m. at Chattanooga’s Frost Stadium.


Softball

Knoetze tabbed SoCon Player of the Year; five Bucs earn all-conference honors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 9, 2017) – Coming off one of its most decorated seasons in program history, the ETSU softball team had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday as the Southern Conference released its postseason awards, which was highlighted by senior outfielder Danielle Knoetze (San Diego, Calif.) being named Player of the Year.


Baseball

ETSU begins final home stand Tuesday with Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 8, 2017) – To begin the final home stand of the 2017 season, the ETSU baseball team will conclude its season series with Radford on Tuesday, May 9 at Thomas Stadium at 6:30 p.m.


Women's Golf

Loy off to a strong start after day one of NCAA Regional

COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 8, 2017) – Despite it being a cold and windy afternoon on day one of the NCAA Regional in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio State University Golf Club Scarlet Course, senior Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) turned in an impressive two-over 74 to finish tied for seventh.


Softball

Laughren named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 8, 2017) – For the second time this season, ETSU sophomore outfielder Tiffany Laughren (Erwin, Tenn.) earned Southern Conference Player of the Week honors, as the league office announced its weekly awards on Monday.


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

Biosca, Loy, Seymour named SoCon Athletes of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 8, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its athletes of the month on Monday with ETSU men’s tennis David Biosca, women’s golf Loy Hee Ying and track & field’s Katrina Seymour earning the honor for their performances in the month of April.


Baseball

Late heroics and a career milestone give the Bucs an extra inning victory

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 7, 2017) – Behind Hagen Owenby’s (Knoxville, Tenn.) 200th career hit and two run home run in the ninth as well as Jammer Strickland’s (Knoxville, Tenn.) RBI double in the tenth inning, the ETSU baseball defeated The Citadel 10-9 in ten innings to claim the series finale in Charleston, S.C. on Sunday at Joe Riley Park.


Softball

Field set for 2017 SoCon Softball Championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 7, 2017) – The 2017 Southern Conference softball regular season came to an end on Sunday, which means the field is set for the upcoming conference tournament that opens Wednesday morning at Chattanooga’s Frost Stadium.


Softball

Bucs fall in series finale at UNCG, 7-2

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 7, 2017) – With a Southern Conference regular season championship and No. 1 seed in next week’s conference tournament hanging in the balance, the ETSU softball team was unable to capture the top spot.


Softball

ETSU splits doubleheader at UNCG; Sunday's winner earns SoCon title

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 6, 2017) – Despite splitting a doubleheader at UNCG on Saturday, the ETSU softball team kept its Southern Conference regular season title hopes alive.


Baseball

Krieg, Gentry combine for 13 strikeouts as Bucs fall 4-1 to The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 6, 2017) – Golden Spikes Watch List finalist JP Sears limited the ETSU baseball lineup to two hits as he twirled a complete game where the Bucs fell 4-1 to The Citadel on Saturday at Joe Riley Park.


Baseball

ETSU falls 7-5 to The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 5, 2017) – In game one of a three-game series in Charleston, S.C., the ETSU baseball team was out-matched by The Citadel as three Bulldogs posted three-hit games at Joe Riley Park on Friday highlighted by a two home run afternoon by Jonathan Sabo.


Softball

Bucs look to claim SoCon regular season championship this weekend in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 5, 2017) – The ETSU softball team will look to make history this weekend as the Buccaneers open a three-game Southern Conference series at UNCG on Saturday.


Baseball

Bucs and Bulldogs square off this weekend in Charleston

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team travels to Charleston, S.C. to square off with The Citadel this weekend in a pivotal Southern Conference showdown beginning on Friday, May 5 at 4 p.m. at Joe Riley Park.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf stays in-state for NCAA Regional

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2017) – For the fourth straight year the East Tennessee State Men’s Golf team will be heading to the NCAA Regional as the Buccaneers will stay in the state of Tennessee to play in the College Grove Regional at The Grove, May 15-17.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Markesini, Biosca selected to NCAA Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (May 4, 2017) – Junior Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece) and senior David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) were selected by the NCAA committee to compete in the NCAA Championship as individuals. The singles competition will be conducted May 24-29 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga. at the conclusion of the team championship.


Women's Track & Field

Seymour named SoCon Track Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 4, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its track & field athlete of the week honors on Thursday with ETSU women’s track & field athlete Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) earning women’s track athlete of the week honors.


Men's Tennis, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Volleyball, General News

Four ETSU teams earn NCAA APR Recognition

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 4, 2017) – The National Collegiate Athletics Association announced the 2017 Public Recognition Awards this week with four East Tennessee State teams earning the special public recognition.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces signing of JuCo transfer Harrison

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2017) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Wednesday that the Buccaneers have received a signed national letter of intent from junior college transfer James Harrison (Dallas, Texas).


Baseball

Rowlett connects with three hits as Bucs fall 9-2 at Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 2, 2017) – Despite senior Blake Rowlett (Clarksville, Tenn.) going a perfect 3-for-3 on Tuesday, the ETSU baseball team fell to Tennessee 9-2 on the road in Knoxville, Tenn. as the Vols scored multiple runs in three frames at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis draws No.19 South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2017) – The East Tennessee State Men’s Tennis team learned its fate in the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday as the Buccaneers (16-7, 7-0 SoCon) will match-up with South Carolina (20-6, 9-3 SEC) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Friday, May 12.


Baseball

Baseball looks to win season series at Tennessee on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2017) – After dropping the second game of the season series with Tennessee at Smokies Park last week, the ETSU baseball team has its eyes set on winning the season series against the Vols as the Bucs will travel to Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, May 2 for a 6 p.m. first pitch.


Men's Tennis

ETSU to host men’s tennis NCAA Selection Show Party

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2017) – Having earned a berth into its 11th consecutive NCAA Tournament, the East Tennessee State men’s tennis team, along with the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, will host an NCAA Selection Show party on Tuesday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. in the Humphreys Center inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Softball

ETSU clinches series win over Furman, 8-5; Bucs move into first place on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY. Tenn. (April 30, 2017) – The ETSU softball team had a lot to celebrate on Sunday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.


Baseball

Ninth inning rally falls short in series finale with Wofford, 11-8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team attempted a ninth inning comeback as the Bucs plated five runs in the final frame, but Wofford fended off the heavy attack as the Terriers claimed the series finale on Sunday 11-8 at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Laughren, Carter hit back-to-back home runs in win over Furman

JOHNSON CITY. Tenn. (April 29, 2017) – Tiffany Laughren (Erwin, Tenn.) and Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the first inning, while Sharlene Godoy (La Puente, Calif.) recorded the final six outs – including forcing a game-wining double play – as ETSU softball defeated Furman 3-2 in game two of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.


Baseball

ETSU allows five home runs as Wofford upends Bucs 14-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team dropped game two of the series with Wofford on Saturday at Thomas Stadium as the Terriers connected with five home runs as they went on to even the weekend series 1-1.


Baseball

Parker knocks first career home run to power ETSU past Wofford 6-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2017) – Junior college transfer Hunter Parker (Chattanooga, Tenn.) made history on Friday night at Thomas Stadium as he connected with his first collegiate home run in the eighth inning, which powered ETSU past Wofford 6-5.


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

Two school records fall as Bucs end day at WCU Invite

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 28, 2017) – In the final regular season meet of the outdoor season the East Tennessee State track and field program saw two school records fall at the Western Carolina Invitational in Cullowhee, N.C. on Friday afternoon.


Softball

ETSU-Furman battle for first-place in SoCon this weekend at Betty Basler Field

JOHNSON CITY. Tenn. (April 27, 2017) – A lot is at stake this weekend as the ETSU softball team plays its final home games of the regular season.


Football

Coach Torbush releases summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information on the Buccaneers’ summer camps on Friday. The Bucs will hold the Carl Torbush Friday Night Lights Football Camp on June 9 as well as the Carl Torbush Elite Football Camp on June 10.


Baseball

ETSU baseball returns to Thomas Stadium Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team looks to rebound in Southern Conference play as the Bucs return to Thomas Stadium to host a three-game series beginning April 28 against Wofford at 6:30 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces signing of JuCo standout Rodriguez

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2017) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Thursday that the Buccaneers have received a signed national letter of intent from junior college transfer Jeromy Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic).


Women's Golf

Three Bucs earn All-SoCon recognition

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 27, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced Thursday afternoon its postseason All-SoCon awards, and the ETSU women’s golf team earned three awards with two Bucs named to the All-SoCon Team and one to the All-Freshman Team.


General News

Inside the Dome with Dr. Richard Sander

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Apr. 27, 2017) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander discusses the spring championship season at ETSU.


Women's Golf

Loy selected to compete in NCAA Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 27, 2017) – Southern Conference Player of the Year Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) learned on Monday afternoon that her sophomore season isn’t over as she was selected to compete in the Columbus Regional Site of the NCAA Tournament as an individual.


Men's Track & Field

Track & Field set for final tune-up before SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 27, 2017) – The East Tennessee State men’s and women’s track and field teams are back in action on Friday, April 28 at the Western Carolina Invitational presented by Catamount Travel Center.


Baseball

Cook knocks three hits as Bucs fall to Tennessee 8-1 at Smokies Stadium

KODAK, Tenn. (April 26, 2017) – In the first-ever Smoky Mountain Challenge, the ETSU baseball team fell to Tennessee 8-1 at Smokies Stadium on Wednesday night in front of the biggest attendance for the Bucs this year – 3,351 fans.


Softball

ETSU splits doubleheader at Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (April 26, 2017) – The ETSU softball team wrapped up non-conference play by splitting a road doubleheader at Morehead State on Wednesday afternoon at University Field.


Men's Tennis

Biosca named SoCon student-athlete of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 26, 2017) – ETSU men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) has been named the General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held April 19-25, the league office announced Wednesday.


Men's Golf

Five Bucs earn postseason honors; Warren tabbed Coach of the Year

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 26, 2017) – Following the conclusion of the Southern Conference Men’s Golf Championship on Tuesday, the league office released its postseason awards and the Buccaneers earned five honors, including head coach Fred Warren being tabbed Coach of the Year.


Baseball

ETSU falters in ninth inning as Mountaineers deliver walk-off homer

BOONE, N.C. (April 25, 2017) – In a back-and-forth battle, the ETSU baseball team faltered in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Mountaineers delivered a walk-off, solo home run at Smith Stadium to give Appalachian State the 8-7 victory on Tuesday in Boone, N.C.


Women's Golf

Women’s golf finishes third at SoCon Championship; Loy named SoCon Player of the Year

LEXINGTON, S.C. (April 25, 2017) – After canceling the second round of the Southern Conference Championships in Lexington, S.C., the ETSU women’s golf team finished in third place at 30-over 606 while sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) placed tied for fourth at 2-over 146 in the wet conditions at the Country Club of Lexington on Tuesday.


Men's Golf

THREE-PEAT!!! Bucs lead wire-to-wire to claim third straight conference championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 25, 2017) – For the third straight year and 20th time in program history, the ETSU men’s golf team captured the Southern Conference Championship.


Softball

Softball wraps up non-conference play Wednesday at Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. (April 25, 2017) – With only eight regular season games remaining, the ETSU softball team wraps up its non-conference portion of the schedule with a road doubleheader at Morehead State on Wednesday afternoon at University Field.


Women's Triathlon

Women’s triathlon announces 2017-18 signing class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2017) – ETSU women’s triathlon head coach Janine Pleasant announced Tuesday that the Buccaneers have signed four athletes to comprise the team’s 2017-18 recruiting class.


Baseball

Bucs ready for mid-week road contests: Smoky Mountain Challenge and Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2017) – Winners of three straight mid-week games including Tennessee and Virginia Tech, the ETSU baseball team will put that streak to the test as the Bucs travel to Appalachian State on Tuesday at 5 p.m. followed by competing in the Smoky Mountain Challenge with Tennessee at Smokies Park on Wednesday at 6 p.m.


Women's Golf

Rain washes out second round of the SoCon Championships

LEXINGTON, S.C. (April 24, 2017) – Due to heavy rainfall overnight in Lexington, S.C., the second round of the Southern Conference women’s golf championships has been canceled at the Country Club of Lexington.


Men's Golf

Final round of SoCon Men’s Golf Championship postponed to Tuesday

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 24, 2017) – Due to inclement weather hitting the region, Monday’s final round of the Southern Conference Men’s Golf Championship has been postponed to Tuesday.


Men's Tennis

SoCon Champs! ETSU men’s tennis claims 11th straight conference title

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 23, 2017) – For the 11th straight year, the ETSU men’s tennis team claimed the conference tournament title as the Bucs snuck past Mercer 4-3 in the Southern Conference Championship on Sunday in Greenville, S.C. inside the Mickel Tennis Center at Furman University.


Men's Golf

ETSU in first at SoCon Championship; Kim holds individual lead

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 23, 2017) – Highlighted by four Buccaneers in the top-10 – including 36-hole leader Geuntae Kim (Daegu, South Korea) – the ETSU men’s golf team sits atop the leaderboard following Sunday’s first two rounds of the Southern Conference Championship at Pinehurst No. 9.


Women's Golf

Loy tied for first; Bucs in third after the first round of the SoCon Championships

LEXINGTON, S.C. (April 23, 2017) – Sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) leads the ETSU women’s golf team as she is in a three-way tie for first after the first round of the Southern Conference Championships, and the Bucs are in third, as a team, at 13-over 301 following the first 18 holes at the Country Club of Lexington on Sunday.


Women's Tennis

Bucs out-dueled by No. 1 Furman in SoCon Championships

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 23, 2017) – After racing through the first two rounds of the Southern Conference Tournament in Spartanburg and Greenville, S.C., the ETSU women’s tennis team saw its run come to an end as the Bucs were out-dueled by No. 1 Furman 4-2 inside the Mickel Tennis Center.


Softball

Rain washes out ETSU-Western Carolina series finale

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 23, 2017) – Due to inclement weather hitting the southeast region, Sunday’s ETSU-Western Carolina softball series finale has been washed out in Cullowhee, N.C.


Baseball

Bucs drop doubleheader at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 22, 2017) – After falling in game one of the series at Furman, the ETSU baseball team dropped the doubleheader – 11-4 and 6-3 - to conclude the series with the Paladins on Saturday at Latham Stadium in Greenville, S.C.


Softball

Fadnek, Knoetze carry Bucs to split at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 22, 2017) – Lindsey Fadnek (Coalfield, Tenn.) allowed one unearned run and struck out nine in a complete game effort, while Danielle Knoetze (San Diego, Calif.) belted the game-winning home run in the top of the seventh en route to lifting ETSU to a 3-1 win over Western Carolina in game two of Saturday’s doubleheader from the Catamount Softball Complex. ETSU dropped the opener, 8-3.


Men's Tennis

Bucs punch their ticket into the SoCon Championship

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 22, 2017) – For the third straight year, the ETSU men’s tennis team punched its ticket to the Southern Conference championship as the Bucs defeated UNCG in the SoCon semifinals 4-1 on Saturday in Greenville, S.C.


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

Track & Field Wraps Up Competition at GT Invite

ATLANTA (April 22, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field wrapped up day two of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational on Saturday afternoon which was highlighted by one event victory and impressive relay performances.


Women's Tennis

ETSU advances to SoCon championship with 4-0 win

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 22, 2017) – After a dominating 4-0 win over Wofford in the first round, the ETSU women’s tennis team carried that momentum into the Southern Conference semifinals with a 4-0 victory over No. 3 Mercer on Saturday morning in Greenville, S.C.


Men's Golf

Bucs look to defend SoCon title in Pinehurst

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 22, 2017) – Since returning to the Southern Conference in 2015, ETSU men’s golf has been the only team to hoist the conference championship trophy. The Buccaneers look to defend their title this weekend as the SoCon Championship gets underway Sunday morning at Pinehurst No. 9 in Pinehurst, N.C.


Women's Golf

Women’s golf travels to South Carolina for SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 22, 2017) – After finishing the regular season winning the Web.com Intercollegiate and placing in the top-5 in four of the five spring outings, the ETSU women’s golf team will travel to Lexington, S.C. to compete in the Southern Conference Championships beginning April 23 at the Country Club of Lexington.


Baseball

Win streak snapped in extra innings at Furman, 9-8

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 21, 2017) – Sporting a five-game winning streak, the ETSU baseball team saw that stretch come to an end in extra innings at Furman on Friday night as the Bucs fell 9-8 in ten innings at Latham Stadium in Greenville, S.C.


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

Multiple Top Ten Finishes for Track & Field on Day One of GT Invite

ATLANTA (April 21, 2017) – After a long first day of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational on Friday, the ETSU Track & Field had a successful day as the Buccaneers had seven top ten finishes.


Women's Tennis

Bucs down Terriers 4-0 in SoCon quarterfinals

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 21, 2017) – Entering the Southern Conference Tournament winner’s of nine of the last ten matches, the ETSU women’s tennis team extended that stretch as the Bucs downed Wofford 4-0 in the quarterfinal round on Friday afternoon in Spartanburg, S.C.


Men's Soccer

Weather cancels men’s soccer match with Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2017) – Due to impending weather that is expected to hit Johnson City, Tenn. Friday, ETSU’s spring season finale with Virginia Tech has been canceled.


Softball

ETSU carries win streak into road series at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 21, 2017) – With the ETSU softball team reaching the midway point of Southern Conference play, the Buccaneers look to continue their winning was as the Blue and Gold open a three-game series at Western Carolina on Saturday.


Men's Tennis

ETSU races past Chattanooga 4-0 in SoCon quarterfinals

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 21, 2017) – The ETSU men’s tennis team continued its unbeaten streak in the Southern Conference as the Bucs raced past No. 8 Chattanooga 4-0 in the SoCon Tournament quarterfinals on Friday morning in Greenville, S.C. at the Mickel Tennis Center.


Baseball

ETSU, Furman alters weekend schedule due to weather

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 21, 2017) – Due to impending weather in the Greenville, S.C. area, ETSU and Furman have decided to move Sunday’s game to a doubleheader on Saturday, April 22 beginning at 1 p.m. at Latham Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU returns to conference play at Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2017) – Sporting a five-game winning streak, the ETSU baseball team will return to Southern Conference play as the Bucs travel to Furman for a three-game set beginning Friday, April 21 at 6 p.m. in Greenville, S.C.


Women's Tennis

ETSU readies for conference tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2017) – After concluding the regular season 12-5 overall and 6-1 in the Southern Conference, the No. 2 ETSU women’s tennis team will travel to the SoCon Tournament as the Bucs will face off with No. 7 Wofford in Spartanburg, S.C. on Friday, April 21 at the Reeves Tennis Center at 1 p.m.


Softball

Softball announces the signing of local product Vanessa Elliott

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2017) – ETSU softball head coach Brad Irwin announced on Thursday that outfielder Vanessa Elliott (Johnson City, Tenn.) has signed her national letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers starting in the fall of 2017.


Men's Tennis

Bucs prepared for SoCon Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2017) – After claiming the No. 1 overall seed in the Southern Conference Tournament, the ETSU men’s tennis team will open the quarterfinal round on Friday, April 21 in Greenville, S.C. against No. 8 Chattanooga at 9 a.m.


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

Track & Field heads to Atlanta for Georgia Tech Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 20, 2017) – With less than a month to go before the Southern Conference Championships, the ETSU Track & Field program looks to build momentum as the Buccaneers head to Atlanta for the Georgia Tech Invitational this weekend, April 21-22.


Baseball, Athletes of the Week, General News

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Peyton Taylor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.- Adversity is something everyone faces in life. For ETSU fifth-year senior pitcher Peyton Taylor (Kingsport, Tenn.), the challenges he faced early in his Buccaneer career has helped mold him into a team captain for the 2017 season. Going from a talented high school position player and pitcher at nearby Dobyns-Bennett High School to a walk-on at East Tennessee State University, Taylor’s road to success has taken numerous twists and turns.


Women's Tennis

Guinart, Markesini headline postseason SoCon awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 19, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team claimed five postseason Southern Conference accolades with Marina Guinart (Castellar Del Valles, Spain) and Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece) earning First Team singles and doubles honors while Alory Pereira (Sao Paulo, Brazil) was named Second Team for singles and Yi Chi Ma (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) was honored with All-Freshman honors, which was announced by the league offices on Wednesday.


General News

14th Annual All-Sports Golf Tournament set for May 1st

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 19, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday that the program's 14th annual All-Sports Golf Tournament presented by Blue Lizard will be held on Monday, May 1st at the Blackthorn Club at The Ridges.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis claims six SoCon postseason awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 19, 2017) – The ETSU men’s tennis team earned six Southern Conference postseason awards highlighted by Ricardo Rojas being named Coach of the Year and David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain), Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) and Diego Nunez (Monterrey, Mexico) claiming first team honors, which was announced by the league offices on Wednesday.


Baseball

Bucs fend off high-powered Virginia Tech offense, 7-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team continued to stay hot as the Bucs defeated Virginia Tech 7-4 on Tuesday at Thomas Stadium to extend its win streak to five straight games to end the season-long home stand.


Men's Basketball

Public invited to men’s basketball banquet on April 25th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that it is hosting a special celebration banquet for the 2016-17 men’s basketball team and tickets will be made available to the general public.


Softball

ETSU-USC Upstate doubleheader cancelled due to inclement weather

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2017) – Due to inclement weather in the Tri-Cities area, Tuesday’s ETSU-USC Upstate softball doubleheader at Betty Basler Field has been cancelled.


Women's Tennis

Markesini named SoCon player of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 18, 2017) – The Southern Conference named junior Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece) player of the week as she guided the ETSU women’s tennis team to a 2-0 record last week against Western Kentucky and UNCG.


Baseball

Bucs conclude season-long home stretch Tuesday with Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2017) – Sporting a four-game winning streak, the ETSU baseball team will conclude its season-long home stretch against Virginia Tech on Tuesday, April 18 inside Thomas Stadium at 6:30 p.m.


Softball

Bucs look to cap off perfect homestand Tuesday against USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2017) – Coming off its first series sweep of Chattanooga in program history, the ETSU softball team looks to cap a perfect five-game homestand Tuesday when the Bucs host USC Upstate in a non-conference doubleheader at Betty Basler Field. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Bucs fend off Spartans 4-3 in regular season finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2017) – After fending off UNCG on Saturday 4-3 in Johnson City, the ETSU women’s tennis team claimed the No. 2 seed in the Southern Conference Tournament that begins April 21 in Spartanburg, S.C.


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

Track and Field Shines on final day of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 15, 2017) – It was a day to remember for the ETSU Track & Field program on Saturday as the Buccaneers recorded seven event victories on the final day of the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic.


Softball

Johnson’s blast lifts ETSU to series sweep over Chattanooga, 10-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2017) – Mykeah Johnson (Cohutta, Ga.) only had one hit on the afternoon, but with one swing of the bat, the Buccaneer senior outfielder changed the complexion of the game.


Baseball

BUCS SWEEP! ETSU rallies past William & Mary with a four-run eighth inning

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2017) – For the first time this season, the ETSU baseball team swept a three-game series as the Bucs rallied past William & Mary on Saturday afternoon 8-6 at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Golf

Gradecki, Hulbert pace Bucs in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 15, 2017) – Playing in their final tournament before the Southern Conference Championship, senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) and freshman Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.) paced the ETSU men’s golf team as the Buccaneer duo finished tied for 25th at the Wolfpack Spring Open, which concluded Saturday afternoon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course.


Baseball

Cook knocks four hits; Bucs win sixth series of the season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2017) – Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) powered the ETSU offense to its sixth series win of the season as the Bucs upended William & Mary 9-3 inside Thomas Stadium on Friday.


Men's Golf

Hulbert leads Bucs on day one at Wolfpack Spring Open

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 14, 2017) – Paced by freshman Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.), the ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up day one of the Wolfpack Spring Open on Friday at Lonnie Poole Golf Course.


Softball

ETSU downs Chattanooga twice on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2017) – Defending the home turf is a priority when competing for a conference championship. Since Southern Conference play began earlier this month, the ETSU softball team has done just that.


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

Field Events Headline Opening Day of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 14, 2017) – The first day of the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic showcased the athletes in the field as the ETSU Track & Field program wrapped up day one from Cullowhee.


Men's Tennis

SOCON CHAMPS! Men’s tennis wins 17th all-time regular season title

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2017) – For the 17th time in program history, the ETSU men’s tennis team claimed the regular season title on Friday with a 7-0 sweep of The Citadel at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.


Baseball

ETSU thrashes William & Mary 15-3 in series opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2017) – The ETSU offense, pitching and defense was nearly flawless in the series opener with William & Mary on Thursday at Thomas Stadium as the Bucs thrashed the Tribe 15-3 with the Blue and Gold pounding 17 hits and Ryan Simpler (Lewes, Del.) striking out a career-high 11 batters.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis runs past Western Kentucky 4-1

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (April 13, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team ended its non-conference schedule on a high note as the Bucs ran past Western Kentucky 4-1 at the WKU Tennis Complex in Bowling Green, Ky. on Thursday.


Men's Tennis

ETSU concludes the regular season at home on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2017) – The ETSU men’s tennis team will conclude its regular season on Friday with its sights set on the 2017 Southern Conference regular season championship. The Bucs will host The Citadel at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on April 14 with first serve set for 2 p.m.


Softball

ETSU returns home to take on Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2017) – The ETSU softball team opens a five-game homestand this weekend as the Bucs host in-state rival Chattanooga in a three-game Southern Conference series, beginning Friday evening at Betty Basler Field.


Men's Golf

ETSU heads to Raleigh for Wolfpack Spring Open

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 13, 2017) – The ETSU men’s golf team makes its final tune up before the 2017 Southern Conference Championships, as the Buccaneers head to Raleigh, N.C. for the Wolfpack Spring Open, which begins Friday morning at Lonnie Poole Golf Course.


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

Track & Field readies for the Catamount Classic

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 13, 2017) – With a week off to prepare the ETSU Track & Field program heads to Cullowhee, N.C. this weekend for the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic, April 14-15.


Men's Tennis

Biosca wins 100th career match; Bucs slip past Blue Raiders 4-3

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (April 12, 2017) – Highlighting the 4-3 victory at Middle Tennessee State University was ETSU men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) who picked up his 100th career victory at ETSU between doubles and singles play on Wednesday in Murfreesboro, Tenn.


Baseball

Bucs host non-conference series with William & Mary

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2017) – Fresh off a statement win against in-state rival Tennessee, the ETSU baseball team will host a non-conference series with William & Mary starting Thursday, April 13 at Thomas Stadium at 6:30 p.m.


Women's Tennis

ETSU concludes regular season with WKU and UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2017) – After splitting two road contests last weekend, the ETSU women’s tennis team will conclude its regular season this weekend at Western Kentucky and at home against UNCG.


Women's Golf

SoCon recognizes Loy as co-golfer and student-athlete of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 12, 2017) – For her first place finish at The Brickyard Intercollegiate, Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) was recognized by the Southern Conference for her performance by naming her SoCon women’s co-golfer of the week and student-athlete of the week.


Women's Basketball

Ezell announces signing of transfer Micah Scheetz

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2017) – On Wednesday ETSU Women’s Basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced the signing of UAB transfer Micah Scheetz (Knoxville, Tenn.) to the Buccaneer roster.


Baseball

Strong start lifts ETSU past Tennessee, 10-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2017) – Heading into its midweek battle with in-state rival Tennessee, ETSU head coach Tony Skole stressed the importance of his Buccaneers getting off to a strong start.


Women's Golf

Loy wins The Brickyard Intercollegiate

MACON, Ga. (April 11, 2017) – Sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) broke the tournament and course record as she carded a 4-under 68 on Tuesday in the final round of The Brickyard Intercollegiate, which put her in a tie for first individually at The Brickyard Golf Club.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis prepares for final non-conference match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2017) – In their final non-conference match of the regular season the ETSU men’s tennis team heads to Murfreesboro, Tenn. to play Middle Tennessee State on Wednesday April 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the Adams Tennis Complex.


Men's Tennis

Biosca claims SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 11, 2017) – ETSU men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) was named the Southern Conference men’s tennis player of the week, which was announced by the league offices on Tuesday.


Women's Golf

Dobele, Loy sit second; Bucs are top-5 at Brickyard Collegiate

MACON, Ga. (April 10, 2017) – After winning its first outing in three seasons, the ETSU women’s golf team is sitting in the top-5 while Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) and Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) are second individually after the first two rounds at the highly-competitive Brickyard Intercollegiate in Macon, Ga. on Monday.


Baseball

ETSU entertains in-state rival Tennessee on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2017) – After the first game between ETSU and Tennessee was rained out in early March, the Bucs and Volunteers are rescheduled to go head-to-head for the first time this season on Tuesday, April 11 at Thomas Stadium with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m.


Baseball

Bucs surrender four home runs in 11-6 battle

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team surrendered four home runs on Sunday at Thomas Stadium as Western Carolina out-muscled the Bucs 11-6 in the series finale.


Softball

Bucs blast past Bulldogs in Birmingham, 6-1

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 9, 2017) – The ETSU softball team belted three home runs – two by senior first baseman Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) – as the Buccaneers blasted their way to a 6-1 win at Samford on Sunday afternoon at Samford Softball Field.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis sweeps UNC-Wilmington 4-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2017) – After losing a heart-breaker to nationally ranked Central Florida on Friday, the ETSU men’s tennis team swept UNC-Wilmington 4-0 on Sunday at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex in Johnson City, Tenn.


Women's Golf

ETSU competes in final regular season tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2017) – After winning its first tournament in three seasons, the ETSU women’s golf team will conclude its regular season schedule at the Brickyard Intercollegiate in Macon, Ga. from April 10-11.


Baseball

Owenby clobbers two homers, but Bucs falter 9-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2017) – Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) clobbered two home runs, and Jammer Strickland (Knoxville, Tenn.) knocked his first home run at ETSU. However, the ETSU baseball team fell 9-6 in game two of the weekend series with Western Carolina at Thomas Stadium on Saturday.


Softball

ETSU drops doubleheader at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 8, 2017) – The ETSU softball team was unable to build off last weekend’s series win over Mercer as the Buccaneers dropped a doubleheader to Samford on Saturday afternoon at Samford Softball Field. The Bucs were shutout 2-0 in the opener, while the Bulldogs rallied with five unanswered runs to drop ETSU, 5-2, in the nightcap.


Women's Tennis

Bucs nipped at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 8, 2017) – With the No. 1 seed in the Southern Conference Tournament on the line, the ETSU women’s team traveled to Greenville, S.C. where the Bucs fell 5-2 in a battle with Furman at the Mickel Tennis Central on Saturday afternoon.


Football

Defense rallies for win in MSHA Spring Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2017) – Highlighted by four forced turnovers and 14 unanswered points, the Buccaneer defense rallied for a 28-21 win over the offense to cap off the 2017 Mountain States Health Alliance Spring Football Game on Saturday afternoon at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Football

Football hosts State of the Program breakfast

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2017) – Prior to the MSHA Spring Game, the ETSU football team held a State of the Program breakfast for former lettermen on Saturday morning inside the Humphreys Center.


Baseball

ETSU falls 5-4 in 12 innings in series opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2017) – Despite out-hitting Western Carolina 11-8 and posting a strong starting pitching performance from Ryan Simpler (Lewes, Del.), the ETSU baseball team fell 5-4 in 12 innings on Friday at Thomas Stadium.


Football

Football to hold MSHA Spring Game on Saturday at Kermit Tipton Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2017) – Join a fun-filled day with the Buccaneers on Saturday.


Men's Tennis

Gonzalez, Biosca go undefeated in 4-3 loss to No. 31 UCF

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2017) – After winning eight straight matches, the ETSU men’s tennis team saw that streak come to an end as the Bucs were nipped 4-3 against No. 31 Central Florida on Friday at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex in Johnson City, Tenn.


Men's Track & Field

Rivera finishes 6th in Decathlon at Tennessee Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2017) – With ten events in a span of 48 hours, senior Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) finished sixth in the decathlon with a point total of 5,741 on day two of the Tennessee Relays.


Softball

Bucs set to face Samford in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 7, 2017) – After opening Southern Conference play with a series win over Mercer last weekend, the ETSU softball team looks to build upon its momentum as the Buccaneers take on defending regular season and tournament champion Samford this weekend in Birmingham.


Baseball

Bucs host Western Carolina for a three-game series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2017) – After ending its two-game losing skid on Tuesday with a 5-4 win over Appalachian State, the ETSU baseball team will host Western Carolina for a three-game set starting April 7 at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

ETSU moves into tie for first with 6-1 win at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team defeated Wofford in Spartanburg, S.C. on Thursday, which put the Bucs into a tie for first place in the Southern Conference with Furman prior to the Bucs and Paladins squaring off on Saturday in Greenville, S.C.


Men's Track & Field

Rivera sits Fifth in Decathlon after Day One at Tennessee Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 6, 2017) – After one day of events at the Tennessee Relays in Knoxville, Tenn., senior Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) is fifth in the decathlon with a point total of 3,365.


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

Three Bucs named SoCon Athletes of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced on Thursday that ETSU women’s golf Loy Hee Ying, softball’s Danielle Knoetze and men’s outdoor track & field’s Matt Moore have been named SoCon Athletes of the Month for their outstanding performances in the month of March.


Men's Tennis

ETSU hosts a pair of non-conference games this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2017) – Winner’s of six Southern Conference matches and eight consecutive games, the ETSU men’s tennis team will host a pair of non-conference matches at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex this weekend.


Women's Track & Field

Katrina Seymour named SoCon Track Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2017) – On Thursday the Southern Conference announced the ETSU Track & Field athlete Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) has been named Track Athlete of the Week as voted on by the league’s coaches.


Women's Tennis

ETSU travels to Wofford and Furman for crucial SoCon matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – Sporting a six-game winning streak, the ETSU women’s tennis team will put its success on the line as the Bucs travel to Wofford and Furman for a pair of important Southern Conference road matches. ETSU will play Wofford on Thursday, April 6 at 1 p.m. followed by Furman on Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m.


Football

Bouyer named to Class of 2017 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholars

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – ETSU sophomore defensive lineman Chris Bouyer (Rock Hill, S.C.) was named to the Class of 2017 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholars, which was announced by Diverse Magazine.


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

ETSU Athletics announces “Legacy Day” planned for April 11th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – On Tuesday, April 11th, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will launch a special day of giving in support of Buccaneer student-athletes.


Baseball

Bucs down Appalachian State, 5-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2017) – Caleb Longley (Cleveland, Tenn.) delivered the game-winning hit with an eighth-inning single, while Aaron Maher (Brentwood, Tenn.) and Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) held the Mountaineers scoreless over the final three innings as ETSU downed Appalachian State, 5-4, on Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Golf

ETSU women’s golf wins Web.com Intercollegiate

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla (April 4, 2017) – With strong spring performances including a runner-up finish three weeks ago, the ETSU women’s golf team claimed the top spot at the Web.com Intercollegiate on Tuesday at the Marsh Landing Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.


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

“Big Buccaneer Bash” Auction set for Saturday, April 8th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host its annual “BIG Buccaneer Bash” Excellence Fund Auction in support of the program’s student-athletes this Saturday evening, April 8th at the ETSU/Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center.


Women's Golf

Bucs "make it rain" after two rounds at the Web.com Intercollegiate

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (April 3, 2017) – After some rain and several lightning delays, the ETSU women’s golf team found itself at the top of the leaderboard with a four-stroke lead while senior Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) and sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) sit in the top-5 individually on Monday after the first two rounds at the Web.com Intercollegiate in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.


Baseball

Baseball welcomes Appalachian State to Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team – who has lost two straight mid-week games - looks to rebound as the Bucs welcome Appalachian State to Thomas Stadium on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.


Men's Track & Field

Men’s Track & Field ranked 18th in USTFCCCA South Region

NEW ORLEANS (April 3, 2017) – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its first edition of the regional rankings on Monday with the ETSU men’s track and field program ranked 18th in the south region.


Softball

Ogle claims SoCon Pitcher of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 3, 2017) – For the second time this season, ETSU junior Madison Ogle (Maryville, Tenn.) picked up Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week honors, as the league office released its weekly awards on Monday.


Men's Tennis

ETSU completes weekend sweep with 5-2 win over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2017) – After winning on Saturday at home, the ETSU men’s tennis team returned to Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on Sunday to defeat Furman 5-2 to complete the weekend sweep and extend its win streak to eight straight.


Baseball

ETSU falls in series finale with UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team tried to rally past UNCG on Sunday at Thomas Stadium, but the Spartans scored runs in eight straight innings to overpower the Bucs in the series finale 12-3.


Men's Golf

Bucs wrap up play at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 2, 2017) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up play at the Mason Rudolph Championship on Sunday with senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) pacing the Buccaneers with a top-25 finish from the Vanderbilt Legends Club South Course.


Softball

Ogle, Laughren guide ETSU to series-clinching win over Mercer, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2017) – Junior Madison Ogle (Maryville, Tenn.) tossed a three-hit shutout, while sophomore Tiffany Laughren (Erwin, Tenn.) snapped a scoreless game by belting a two-run homer in the sixth inning en route to guiding ETSU to a 2-0 series-clinching win over Mercer on Sunday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.


Women's Golf

Women’s golf heads to Florida for Web.com Intercollegiate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2017) – Two weeks away from being away from the links, the ETSU women’s golf team will head to the Web.com Intercollegiate in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., which is a two-day tournament starting Monday, April 3.


Men's Tennis

Bucs celebrate 5-2 win and extend win streak

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2017) – The ETSU men’s tennis team celebrated a 5-2 win over Samford on Saturday at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex as the Bucs extended their win streak to seven straight wins.


Softball

Fadnek delivers Bucs to split over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2017) – ETSU and Mercer entered the weekend as the top hitting clubs in the Southern Conference, but on Saturday the team battled to a pair of low-scoring decisions at Betty Basler Field.


Men's Golf

Gradecki remains in contention at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 1, 2017) – ETSU senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) kept himself in contention following Saturday’s second round play at the Mason Rudolph Championship from the Vanderbilt Legends Club South Course.


Baseball

Late rally falls short as Bucs fall 9-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2017) – Despite scoring five unanswered runs in the final two innings, the ETSU baseball team fell 9-7 on Saturday at Thomas Stadium as UNCG evened the series at 1-1.


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

Track & Field ends competition at the VertKlasse Meeting

HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 1, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program ended day two of competition at the VertKlasse Meeting in High Point, N.C. on Saturday afternoon with three personal bests recorded.


Women's Tennis

Bucs out-duel Bears in back-and-forth match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2017) – In a back-and-forth match, the ETSU women’s tennis team held on to win 4-3 as the Bucs fended off Mercer at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on Saturday.


Baseball

Simpler’s gem stifles Spartans

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2017) – Facing the top offensive team in the country, ETSU’s Ryan Simpler (Lewes, Del.) silenced the Spartans as the junior right-hander recorded the Bucs’ first home shutout in nearly four year as the Bucs blanked UNC-Greensboro at Thomas Stadium Friday night.


Women's Tennis

ETSU continues conference play with Mercer on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2017) – Carrying a five-game win streak, the ETSU women’s tennis hosts Mercer in a Southern Conference matchup on Saturday at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on Saturday, April 1. First serve is set for 10:30 a.m.


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

Bucs finish Day One of events in Florida and North Carolina

GAINESVILLE, FLA. /HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 31, 2017) – Splitting up the squad for the second straight weekend, the ETSU Track & Field program recorded 11 top ten finishes at both the VertKlasse Meeting in High Point, N.C. and 2017 Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville, Fla.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis returns home to face Samford and Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2017) – The ETSU men’s tennis team looks to carry its unblemished Southern Conference record into a home weekend at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex, as the Bucs welcome Samford and Furman to Johnson City.


Men's Golf

Gradecki in second after opening round at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (March 31, 2017) – ETSU’s Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) had a good feeling entering this weekend’s Mason Rudolph Championship, and it showed following his opening round performance at the Vanderbilt Legends Club South Course.


Softball

ETSU hosts Mercer in SoCon opener this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2017) – Coming off a historic sweep over Presbyterian in walk-off fashion, the ETSU softball team looks to carry that momentum into its Southern Conference opener as the Buccaneers host Mercer in a three-game series beginning Saturday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.


Men's Basketball

Merriweather electrifies, finishes runner up at #CollegeSlam

PHOENIX (March 30, 2017) – Twenty five years after ETSU great Calvin Talford (Castlewood, Va.) captivated the country with his leaping ability and won the 1992 national dunk competition, the Buccaneers’ senior guard A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) did the same for three rounds of the 2017 Denny’s Slam Dunk competition Thursday night at Grand Canyon University, even trending on social media for a time late in the evening.


Football

ETSU Football Spring Scrimmage Report #2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2017) – Highlighted by two defensive touchdowns, along with 606 yards of total offense with six scores (three passing/three rushing), the ETSU football team wrapped up the third week of spring practice by holding its second scrimmage on Thursday afternoon outside on the practice fields.


Baseball

Baseball begins season-long home swing Friday with UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2017) – After concluding its season-long road trip, the ETSU baseball team will begin its longest home stretch of the season as the Bucs host 12 straight games starting this weekend with Southern Conference rival UNCG on Friday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.


Men's Golf

Bucs tee it up at Mason Rudolph Championship this weekend

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (March 19, 2017) – The ETSU men’s golf team returns to action as the Buccaneers tee it up at this weekend’s Mason Rudolph Championship, which begins Friday morning at the Vanderbilt Legends Club South Course.


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

Track & Field to compete at Florida Relays, VertKlasse Meeting

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 30, 2017) – For the second weekend in a row the ETSU Track & Field program will compete in split-squad competition at the 2017 Pepsi Florida Relays and the ninth annual VertKlasse Meeting, March 31-April 1.


Softball

Johnson’s walk-off carries Bucs to sweep over Presbyterian

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2017) – With the ETSU softball team set to open Southern Conference play this weekend, the Buccaneers took full advantage of their final tune-up by sweeping Presbyterian in a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday night at Betty Basler Field.


Baseball

ETSU falls in heart-breaking loss at Radford

RADFORD, Va. (March 28, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team grinded back into the game after giving up a pair of runs in the first inning by gaining its first lead of the game in the eighth frame. However, Radford delivered a two-out, walk-off triple down the right field line in the ninth to defeat the Bucs 4-3 on Tuesday at Radford Baseball Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Rosters set for 2017 Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships

PHOENIX (March 28, 2017) – ETSU senior guard A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) now knows who he will be competing against Thursday night when he becomes the fourth Buccaneer in program history to take part in the 2017 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships at 10 p.m. on ESPN inside Grand Canyon University Arena.


Softball

Bucs open homestand Wednesday against Presbyterian

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2017) – The ETSU softball team opens a five-game homestand Wednesday evening when the Buccaneers host Presbyterian in a non-conference doubleheader at Betty Basler Field. First pitch of the twin bill is set for 4 p.m.


Football

Bucs to hold second spring scrimmage Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2017) – The ETSU football team will hold its second spring scrimmage this Thursday afternoon on the outdoor practice fields adjacent the Basler Center for Physical Activity. The scrimmage is set to begin at 4:30 p.m.


Baseball

ETSU ends season-long road swing with Radford on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2017) – After playing six straight road contests, the ETSU baseball team will conclude its season-long road swing as the Bucs will travel to Radford on Mach 28 for a 6 p.m. start.


Baseball

Smith, Bucs ends Mercer’s win streak in series finale

MACON, Ga. (March 26, 2017) – With a second straight quality start from Blake Smith (Ninety Six, S.C.), the ETSU baseball team ended Mercer’s eight-game win streak on Sunday as the Bucs bested Mercer 9-2 in the series finale at OrthoGeorgia Park in Macon, Ga.


Baseball

ETSU scores six unanswered but falls 10-6 to Mercer

MACON, Ga. (March 25, 2017) – Despite scoring six unanswered runs between the third to seventh innings, the ETSU baseball team fell 10-6 to Mercer on Saturday in Macon, Ga. as the Bears plated eight runs in the first two innings and two in the eighth frame to win game two of the series at OrthoGeorgia Park.


Men's Tennis

ETSU advances to 4-0 in SoCon play as Bucs cruise past Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 25, 2017) – The ETSU men’s tennis team has been cruising lately as the Bucs extended their win streak to six matches on Saturday as the Blue and Gold ran past Chattanooga 7-0 on the road.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis sweeps Samford to win fifth straight

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (March 25, 2017) – For the second match in a row, the ETSU women’s team swept their opposition as the Bucs defeated Samford on Saturday 7-0 to claim their fifth straight win and to remain undefeated in the Southern Conference.


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

Bucs Thrive in Final Day of Weems Baskin Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 25, 2017) – On Saturday at the Weems Baskin Invitational the ETSU Track & Field program thrived on the final day of the event with two event winners and 11 personal bests recorded.


Baseball

Bucs falter late in SoCon opener

MACON, Ga. (March 24, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team faltered late in the Southern Conference opener to Mercer as the Bears connected with a pair of home runs in the eighth inning to give Mercer the 5-2 win in Macon, Ga. on Friday.


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

Track & Field wraps up Friday split-squad competition

COLUMBIA, S.C. and RALEIGH, N.C. (March 24, 2017) – In split-squad competition Friday at both the Weems Baskin Invitational and Raleigh Relays, the ETSU Track & Field program posted solid performances including strong showings in the field at South Carolina and in the distance events at NC State.


Men's Tennis

Bucs remain perfect in SoCon play with 5-2 win at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (March 24, 2017) – The ETSU men’s tennis team stayed perfect in Southern Conference play as the Bucs upended Mercer 5-2 in Macon, Ga. on Friday.


Men's Basketball

Merriweather to compete in Slam Dunk Championship

CHICAGO (March 24, 2017) – ETSU senior A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) has been selected to the Slam Dunk Championship roster for the 29th annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on Thursday, March 30, Intersport announced today.


Women's Tennis

Bucs look to continue winning ways at Samford on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2017) – Carrying a four game winning streak, the ETSU women’s tennis team looks to extend that stretch as the Bucs travel to Samford on Saturday to take on the Bulldogs at noon, eastern.


Football

ETSU Football Spring Scrimmage Report #1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2017) – The ETSU football team wrapped up its second week of spring practice by holding its first scrimmage of the season on Thursday afternoon outside on the practice fields, adjacent the Basler Center for Physical Activity.


Baseball

ETSU baseball opens SoCon schedule with Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2017) – To start the Southern Conference schedule, ETSU baseball will travel to Macon, Ga. to take on reigning regular season champions Mercer this weekend at newly opened OrthoGeorgia Park.


Baseball

Make-up dates announced for ETSU-Tennessee series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2017) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole and his staff announced on Thursday the make-up dates for the Buccaneers’ series with Tennessee.


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

Three meet weekend awaits ETSU Track and Field

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 23, 2017) – The ETSU Track and Field program will be split up this weekend between three meets as most of the team will travel to the Weems Baskin Invitational in Columbia, S.C. while a few others will compete at the Raleigh Relays and the Tennessee Rust Buster.


Men's Tennis

Bucs look to carry win streak at Mercer and Chattanooga this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2017) – Looking to carry its win streak, the ETSU men’s tennis team will continue its Southern Conference play with a pair of road matches at Mercer and Chattanooga this weekend.


Men's Basketball

Forbes, Cromer earn all-district honors from NABC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 22, 2017) – ETSU senior guard T.J. Cromer and head coach Steve Forbes were both honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) on Wednesday, as they were selected to the 2016-17 NABC Division I All-District teams and coaches.


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

How Sweep It Is! Track & Field Sweeps SoCon AOTW Awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 22, 2017) – As announced by the Southern Conference on Wednesday the ETSU Track & Field program completed a sweep of track and field athletes of the week with three Buccaneers earning the recognition.


Softball

Laughren named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 22, 2017) – ETSU’s Tiffany Laughren (Erwin, Tenn.) added another accolade to her resume on Wednesday.


Women's Golf

Loy earns third career SoCon player of the week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 22, 2017) – For back-to-back weeks and her third time in her career, sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) was named the Southern Conference women’s golfer of the week for her performance at the 3M Augusta Invitational in Augusta, Ga.


Softball

Bucs’ rally falls short in Blacksburg

BLACKSBURG, Va. (March 21, 2017) – Despite scoring four runs in the top of the seventh inning – including a two-run home run by senior Danielle Knoetze (San Diego, Calif.) – the ETSU softball team was unable to cap the comeback and force a split as Virginia Tech held on for a 9-7 win Tuesday night at Tech Softball Park.


General News

ETSU Men lead all-sport races; Women 2nd after winter season

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 21, 2017) – ETSU men’s programs lead the Southern Conference all-sports races while the women’s programs are in second after the completion of the winter championship seasons as announced by the league office on Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

Road to the NCAAs – A story told through Adobe Spark

Take a look back at the ETSU men's basketball team's journey to the NCAA Tournament through the eyes of the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' photographers, communications staff and the Buccaneer Sports Network.


Football

Football releases details regarding Thursday’s scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced details regarding this Thursday’s spring scrimmage.


Women's Tennis

Guinart tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 21, 2017) – After leading the ETSU women’s tennis team to a 2-0 start in Southern Conference play, sophomore Marina Guinart (Castellar Del Valles, Spain) was tabbed SoCon player of the week after going 3-0 against Chattanooga and Western Carolina in doubles and singles play last week.


Softball

Bucs look to continue winning ways Tuesday in Blacksburg

BLACKSBURG, Va. (March 20, 2017) – Coming off back-to-back sweeps over Radford and Tennessee Tech this past weekend, the ETSU softball team looks to continue its winning ways as the Bucs head to Blacksburg, Va. for a Tuesday night doubleheader at Virginia Tech.


Baseball

Smith named SoCon pitcher of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 20, 2017) – For the first time in two years, ETSU baseball had a pitcher of the week named by the Southern Conference as senior starting pitcher Blake Smith (Ninety Six, S.C.) had his name called by the league office on Monday for his complete game, shutout performance Sunday at Miami.


Men's Tennis

Lugo pulls out key win to give ETSU 4-3 victory at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 19, 2017) – After the ETSU men’s tennis team dropped the doubles point to UNCG in Greensboro, N.C. on Sunday, the Bucs bounced back in singles play as the Blue and Gold won four singles matches to earn the 4-3 victory over the Spartans.


Baseball

Bucs use strong pitching performances to win road series at Miami

OXFORD, Ohio (March 19, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team used dominating pitching performances to pick up a non-conference road series win at Miami University on Sunday.


Women's Tennis

ETSU rolls past Western Carolina 7-0 to extend win streak

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 19, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team continued its dominance on Sunday as the Bucs rolled past Western Carolina in Cullowhee, N.C. 7-0 to advance their win streak to four matches.


Men's Golf

Bucs wrap up play at Schenkel Invitational

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 19, 2017) – Led by freshman Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.), the ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up final round play at the Schenkel Invitational on Sunday afternoon at Forest Heights Country Club.


Women's Golf

Dobele leads women’s golf on final day at 3M Augusta Invitational

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 19, 2016) – On the final day of the 3M Augusta Invitational in Augusta, Ga., ETSU women’s golf finished tied for seventh as senior Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) paced the Bucs on Sunday at the Forest Hills Golf Club.


Women's Golf

Bucs, Loy make big jumps at the 3M Augusta Invitational

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 18, 2016) – The ETSU women’s golf team and sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) made big improvements on day two of the 3M Augusta Invitational on Saturday as the team improved three positions, and Loy jumped 25 slots to place tied for third after the second round.


Men's Tennis

Bucs dominate Wofford to open SoCon play

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 18, 2017) – To open its Southern Conference play on Saturday, the ETSU men’s tennis team cruised past Wofford in Spartanburg, S.C. 5-2 as the Bucs swept all three doubles matches and took four singles matches en route to their third straight win.


Men's Golf

Hulbert remains in contention at Schenkel Invitational

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 18, 2017) – ETSU freshman Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.) birdied six of his first nine holes – including a run of five straight to end the front nine – en route to remaining in contention following Saturday’s second round play at the Schenkel Invitational.


Softball

ETSU caps off perfect weekend with sweep over Tennessee Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2017) – Less than 24 hours after taking two from Radford, the ETSU softball team capped off a perfect weekend by sweeping Tennessee Tech on a blustery Saturday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.


Baseball

ETSU battles but falls 4-2 to Miami

OXFORD, Ohio (March 18, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team battled in Oxford, Ohio on Saturday, but the Bucs fell 4-2 to Miami University at McKie Field in game one of the three-game series to the Redhawks.


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

ETSU records four event wins on final day of 49’er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2017) – It was an enjoyable final day of the Charlotte 49’er Classic for the ETSU Track and Field program as the Buccaneers claimed four event victories at the Irwin Belk Track & Field Center on Saturday.


Women's Golf

ETSU concludes day one in competitive 3M Augusta Invitational

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 17, 2016) – In a very competitive field, the ETSU women’s golf team is in the middle of the pack (7th place) as the Bucs carded a 12-over 300 on Friday at the 3M Augusta Invitational in Augusta, Ga.


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

Track & Field with successful Day Two at 49’er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 17, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program enjoyed a successful day two at the Charlotte 49’er Classic as three athletes advanced to their event finals.


Softball

Bucs sweep past Radford at Betty Basler Field

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2017) – The ETSU softball team received a strong dose of clutch hitting and solid pitching to bounce back into the win column on Friday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.


Men's Golf

Hulbert guides Bucs in round one of Schenkel Invitational

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 17, 2017) – Freshman Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.) fired a 3-under-par 69 to pace the ETSU men’s golf team in the opening round of the Schenkel Invitational on Friday afternoon at Forest Heights Country Club.


Women's Tennis

Women’s Tennis upends Chattanooga in SoCon opener 4-2

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 17, 2017) – In a shortened match due to time constrictions at the Bristol Racquet Club, the ETSU women’s tennis team defeated Tennessee-Chattanooga 4-2 for its first Southern Conference win of the season on Friday.


Men's Tennis

Bucs prepared for SoCon play starting Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2017) – Continuing its longest road stretch of the season, the ETSU men’s tennis team will hit the road to open Southern Conference play with as they travel to Wofford and UNCG this weekend.


Baseball

ETSU, Miami alters weekend schedule due to weather

OXFORD, Ohio (March 17, 2017) – Due to impending weather in the Oxford, Ohio area, ETSU baseball and Miami University has postponed its game on Friday.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ season ends with NCAA Tourney loss to Florida, 80-65

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 16, 2017) – A magical season for the ETSU men’s basketball team came to an end Thursday afternoon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, as the No. 13-seeded Buccaneers dropped an 80-65 contest to the No. 4-seeded Florida Gators inside the Amway Center.


Men's Basketball

No. 13 Bucs open NCAAs Thursday vs. No. 4 Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 15, 2017) – With hopes of picking off another major program in the NCAA Tournament, the ETSU men’s basketball team makes its 10th overall trip to March Madness on Thursday, as the No. 13-seeded Buccaneers (27-7) take on No. 4-seeded Florida (24-8) at approximately 3:10 p.m. at the Amway Center.


Men's Track & Field

Rivera leads Decathlon after Day One of 49'er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 16, 2017) – Junior Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) carried his momentum from the indoor season to the outdoor season as Rivera leads the decathlon after day one of the Charlotte 49’er Classic on Thursday afternoon.


Softball

ETSU hosts Radford Friday; Tennessee Tech Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2017) – After being on the road four of the first five weekends of the season, the ETSU softball team returns to Betty Basler Field to host Radford and Tennessee Tech in a pair of weekend doubleheaders.


Baseball

Baseball heads to Ohio for three-game set with Miami University

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2017) – After winning its fourth series of the season, ETSU baseball will carry that streak to Oxford, Ohio, as ETSU and Miami University will compete in a three-game set beginning on March 17 at McKie Field.


Women's Tennis

Bucs begin conference play with Chattanooga and Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team begins its Southern Conference play as the Bucs will host Tennessee-Chattanooga on Friday at 1 p.m. and then travel to Cullowhee, N.C. to face Western Carolina on Sunday at 1 p.m.


Men's Golf

ETSU gears up for the Schenkel Invitational

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 16, 2017) – Coming off a rain-shortened event last weekend at the General Hackler Championship, the ETSU men’s golf team gears up for another test as the Buccaneers head to Statesboro, Ga., for the Schenkel Invitational, which begins Friday morning at Forest Heights Country Club.


Women's Golf

Bucs travel to Georgia for 3M Augusta Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2016) – For the fourth straight season, the ETSU women’s golf team will travel to Augusta, Ga. to compete in the 3M Augusta Invitational beginning on March 17 at the Forest Hills Golf Club.


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

Track & Field begins outdoor season at 49’er Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program will begin its outdoor season this weekend as the Buccaneers head to the Charlotte 49’er Classic, March 16-18.


Women's Golf

Loy tabbed SoCon golfer of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 15, 2017) – Sophomore ETSU women’s golfer Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) was named the Southern Conference women’s golfer of the week after her performance where she won the individual title at the River Landing Classic this past weekend in Wallace, N.C.


Baseball

Wednesday’s Baseball game at UNC Asheville postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2017) – Due to winter-like weather returning across our region, Wednesday’s ETSU baseball game at UNC Asheville has been postponed.


Men's Basketball

NCAA Tournament Watch Party to be held at Wild Wing Café

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2017) – Fans unable to make the trip to Orlando for the Buccaneers’ NCAA Tournament game on Thursday can head to Wild Wing Café in downtown Johnson City for the official ETSU Watch Party.


Football

Bucs wrap up day one of spring practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2017) – Following off-season workouts in the weight room, the ETSU football team hit the gridiron for the first time this spring as the Buccaneers wrapped up day one of spring practice on Monday.


Men's Basketball

No. 13 seed ETSU to open with No. 4 Florida in NCAAs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2017) – The ETSU men's basketball team has its assignment, and once again the Buccaneers will have the opportunity to play the Cinderella role in the NCAA Tournament.


Baseball

Baseball reschedules Radford midweek game to May 9

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2017) – East Tennessee State University baseball head coach Tony Skole announced Monday that the Buccaneers’ home midweek game with Radford has been moved to Tuesday, May 9.


Softball

Softball moves Radford doubleheader to Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2017) – Due to inclement weather expected to hit the Tri-Cities region on Tuesday, ETSU softball head coach Brad Irwin announced on Monday the Buccaneers’ home doubleheader with Radford has been moved to Friday.


Men's Soccer

Oshoniyi releases men’s soccer spring schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2017) – ETSU men’s soccer head coach Bo Oshoniyi announced the 2017 spring schedule on Monday as the Bucs will play five games at home highlighted by NCAA Tournament runner-up Wake Forest on March 18 and Virginia Tech on April 21 inside Summers-Taylor Stadium at 7 p.m.


Softball

Rain washes out final day of Owl Challenge

KENNESAW, Ga. (March 12, 2017) – Due to heavy rain that hit the Kennesaw region overnight, Sunday’s final day of the Owl Challenge has been canceled due to unplayable field conditions.


Men's Golf

Inclement weather cancels final round of General Hackler Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 12, 2017) – Due to the inclement weather that hit the southeast region on Sunday, the final round of the General Hackler Championship has been cancelled.


Men's Golf

ETSU wraps up day one at General Hackler Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 11, 2017) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up day one at the General Hackler Championship on Saturday as senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) paced the Blue and Gold at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.


Softball

Bucs complete day two of Owl Challenge

KENNESAW, Ga. (March 11, 2017) – The ETSU softball team wrapped up play on day two of the Owl Challenge as the Bucs suffered a 4-1 setback to Tennessee Tech in the opener, while falling to tournament host Kennesaw State, 7-5, in the nightcap on Saturday from Bailey Park.


Baseball

Bucs slip in series finale to Gardner-Webb, 5-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2017) – Despite holding Gardner-Webb scoreless for seven innings on Saturday, the ETSU baseball team slipped 5-1 in game three of the series as the Bucs were held to a season-low five hits inside Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis sweeps FGCU 4-0 on the road

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 10, 2017) – To conclude its three-game Florida trip, the ETSU men’s tennis team came out with a 4-0 sweep over former Atlantic Sun rival Florida Gulf Coast on Friday in Fort Myers, Fla.


Baseball

Pitching shines in double-header sweep of Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2017) – The ETSU pitching staff shined as the Bucs swept the double header against Gardner-Webb on Friday as the Bucs won game one 19-4 and game two 5-4 at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Golf

Loy earns first collegiate tournament win at River Landing Classic

WALLACE, N.C. (March 10, 2017) – For the first time in her collegiate career, sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) earned first place honors at the River Landing Classic as she posted an overall score of 3-under 213, and the ETSU women’s golf team finished second as the team carded 21-over 885 on Friday.


Softball

ETSU battles, but falls to Michigan State and Tennessee Tech

KENNESAW, Ga. (March 10, 2017) – Delivering the knockout punch has been a daunting task for the ETSU softball team this season.


Baseball

Owenby named to Johnny Bench watch list

WICHITA, Ks. (March 10, 2017) – For the second straight season, junior catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named to the Johnny Bench Award watch list, which awards the best NCAA Division I catcher.


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

ETSU athletics announces “Embrace Excellence Initiatives”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2017) – During a gathering inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center Thursday afternoon, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics unveiled innovative fund-raising initiatives aimed at improving facilities and developing new resources that will provide opportunities for student-athletes throughout the Buccaneers program.


Men's Golf

Bucs head to Myrtle Beach for General Hackler Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 10, 2017) – After making its spring debut two weeks ago, the ETSU men’s golf team returns to action as the Bucs head to Myrtle Beach for the General Hackler Championship, which begins Saturday at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.


Women's Golf

Loy, Bucs dominating leaderboards after second round at the River Landing Classic

WALLACE, N.C. (March 9, 2017) – On Thursday, Sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) and the ETSU women’s golf team sit atop of the individual and team leaderboards as Loy holds a five-stroke lead, and the Bucs have a two-stroke advantage over Penn State after the first day at the River Landing Classic.


Baseball

Skole announces schedule changes for Gardner-Webb series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2017) – Announced Thursday afternoon, ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole announced schedule changes prior to the weekend series with Gardner-Webb at Thomas Stadium.


Softball, Men's Track & Field, Men's Basketball, Women's Tennis

MONTH OF THE BUCS!

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 9, 2017) – It was a month of total domination by ETSU Athletics.


Softball

Bucs head to Georgia for Owl Challenge

KENNESAW, Ga. (March 9, 2017) – The ETSU softball team completes tournament play this weekend as the Bucs head to Georgia for the Owl Challenge, which begins Friday at Kennesaw State’s Bailey Park.


Baseball

ETSU slips 9-3 in mid-week match with Marshall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2017) – The Bucs couldn’t get the clutch hit on Wednesday against Marshall as ETSU baseball fell 9-3 and were held hitless in eight chances with runners in scoring position at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs earn 4-2 victory over Florida Atlantic

BOCA ROTAN, Fla. (March 8, 2017) – In the second game of the three game road stretch in Florida, the ETSU men’s tennis team upended Florida Atlantic 4-2 on Wednesday in Boca Rotan, Fla.


Men's Basketball

ETSU releases information for NCAA Selection Show

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2017) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will learn its NCAA Tournament seeding, opponent and game site on Sunday, and the entire Buccaneer fan base is invited to share in the festivities.


Women's Golf

ETSU readies for River Landing Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2016) – After finishing fourth in the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic in its last outing, the ETSU women’s golf team will now compete in the River Landing Classic hosted by UNC Wilmington and East Carolina in Wallace, N.C.


Women's Tennis

Pereira tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 8, 2017) – After leading the Bucs to an undefeated road trip, junior Alory Pereira (Sao Paulo, Brazil) was named Southern Conference player of the week as she led the ETSU women’s tennis team to 2-0 week at Georgia State and Savannah State.


Men's Basketball

STORIFY: A LOOK BACK AT ETSU MEN'S BASKETBALL WINNING THE SOCON CHAMPIONSHIP

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2017) -- Recapture ETSU men's basketball winning the 2017 Southern Conference Championship via ETSU Athletics’ Storify.


Men's Basketball

SoCon Champs! Bucs down UNCG, 79-74

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 6, 2017) – The Buccaneers are going dancing!


Softball

ETSU softball doubleheader at Morehead State rescheduled to April 26

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2017) – ETSU softball head coach Brad Irwin announced Tuesday morning that the Buccaneers’ doubleheader at Morehead State has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 26.


Baseball

ETSU-Tennessee baseball game postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2017) – Due to inclement weather expected to hit the Tri-Cities region this afternoon, ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole announced Tuesday morning that the Buccaneers’ home game versus Tennessee has been postponed.


Men's Tennis

Herrera and Biosca receive wins as Bucs fall 5-2 at Miami

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (March 6, 2017) – No. 75 Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) and No. 101 David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) led the Bucs against the University of Miami as the pair picked up singles wins on Tuesday, but the ETSU men’s tennis team fell 5-2 in Coral Gables, Fla. to the Huricanes.


Baseball

ETSU returns home for midweek baseball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2017) – Coming off its first road series of the season, the ETSU baseball team returns to Thomas Stadium as the Bucs open a five-game homestand this week.


Men's Basketball

Cromer’s historic 41 powers Bucs past Samford, 81-72

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2017) – The ETSU men’s basketball team has enjoyed its share of outstanding individual performances in the Southern Conference Tournament over the years, but on Sunday night, senior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) had a game for the ages.


Baseball

Bucs fall in extras 13-12 to Florida A&M

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 5, 2017) – Despite leading 12-3 heading into the bottom of the ninth, the ETSU baseball team let up 10 unanswered runs including nine in the ninth inning as the Bucs fell in extra innings 13-12 on Sunday afternoon at Moore-Kittles Field.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis cruises past Savannah State 7-0

SAVANNAH, Ga. (March 5, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team concluded its longest non-conference road swing with a dominating 7-0 win over Savannah State on Sunday in Savannah, Ga.


Softball

Bucs drop extra-inning heartbreaker to St. John’s, 7-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2017) – The ETSU softball team went toe-to-toe with BIG EAST favorite St. John’s, but after scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh to pull even at six, the Red Storm plated the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the eighth inning to hold on for a 7-6 victory on Sunday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.


Men's Tennis

ETSU starts season-long road trip with three matches in the Sunshine State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2017) – Looking to pick up its first road win of the season, the ETSU men’s tennis will travel to the Sunshine State with matches against Miami, Florida Atlantic and Florida Gulf Coast starting March 6.


Men's Basketball

Bradford’s surge lifts ETSU past Mercer, 73-66

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2017) – Desonta Bradford (Humboldt) decided it was time to take over.


Baseball

Late rally powers Bucs past FAMU 10-8

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 4, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team outscored Florida A&M 5-1 after the sixth inning as the Bucs powered past the Rattlers 10-8 on Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla. to end the Rattler’s six-game win streak.


Softball

ETSU falls to St. John’s and Morehead State in Buccaneer Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2017) – The home opener was unkind to the ETSU softball team on Saturday.


Men's Basketball

Mercer awaits as Bucs open SoCon Tourney Saturday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2017) – For the second straight year, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin its run at the Southern Conference Tournament championship with a familiar opponent standing in the way – the Mercer Bears.


Baseball

Bucs score first but fall late in 7-3 loss to Florida A&M

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2017) – After scoring a pair of runs early, the ETSU baseball team fell late in the game as Florida A&M scored four unanswered runs en route to a 7-3 win in Tallahassee, Fla. on Saturday.


Softball

Softball announce changes to Saturday’s Buccaneer Challenge schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2017) – Due to freezing temperatures rolling through the Tri-Cities region Friday night and Saturday morning, Saturday’s ETSU Softball Buccaneer Challenge schedule has been altered.


Men's Tennis

Biosca upsets No. 64 Findel-Hawkins; Bucs fall 4-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2017) – After moving the match to the Bristol Racquet Club due to strong winds, the ETSU men’s tennis team fell 4-2 in a tough matchup against North Florida, but senior David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) upset the No. 64 player in the nation on Saturday.


Women's Tennis

Bucs pick up 4-3 road win at Georgia State

ATLANTA, Ga. (March 3, 2017) – In the second game of a three-game road swing, the ETSU women’s tennis team picked up a big road win versus Georgia State as the Bucs earned a 4-3 victory in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday afternoon.


Softball

Bucs to host Buccaneer Challenge this weekend at Betty Basler Field

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2017) – After playing its first 15 games on the road, the ETSU softball team gears up for its home opener as the Blue and Gold gear up for the Buccaneer Challenge, which begins Saturday morning at Betty Basler Field.


Women's Basketball

Tarter scores career-high 39; Bucs fall to Samford, 67-64

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 2, 2017) – Junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) proved why she was a unanimous First Team All-Southern Conference selection on Thursday night as she scored a career-high 39 points as the ETSU Women’s Basketball team fell to Samford, 67-64 in the SoCon Tournament Quarterfinals.


Baseball

Baseball heads to Florida A&M for first road series of the season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2017) – Following three straight series victories, ETSU baseball will look to make it four consecutive as the Bucs travel to Florida A&M for its first road series of the season.


Men's Basketball

Top 5 “Things To Know” for the SoCon Tournament

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 2, 2017) – As the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams begin the 2017 Southern Conference Championships at the U.S. Cellular Center, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics wants to help Buccaneers’ fans enjoy their time in Asheville, N.C., by providing the following five informational tips for this weekend.


Men's Tennis

ETSU concludes home stand with North Florida on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2017) – In the final game of the home stand, ETSU men’s tennis will host former Atlantic Sun foe North Florida at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on Friday.


Women's Tennis

ETSU continues road swing with weekend trip to Peach State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2017) – In the midst of its longest non-conference road trip of the season, the ETSU women’s tennis team will conclude that stretch this weekend with a pair of matches at Georgia State and Savannah State.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins SoCon Tournament Thursday vs. Samford

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 1, 2017) – The quest for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament begins for the ETSU Women’s Basketball team on Thursday as the Buccaneers head to the 2017 Southern Conference Tournament as the No.3 seed and will square off with No.6 seed Samford on March 2 at 6:15 p.m. inside the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ Cromer, Bradford earn All SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2017) – As teams around the Southern Conference anticipate the start of the men’s basketball tournament Friday in Asheville, N.C., the conference office announced Wednesday that ETSU senior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) has been named to the All-SoCon first team by both the coaches and media, while sophomore guard Desonta Bradford (Humblodt) earned third team honors from the coaches.


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

Rivera, Seymour receive SoCon Indoor Track & Field awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its Indoor Track & Field honors on Wednesday as ETSU’s Nathan Rivera earned the men’s most outstanding field athlete accolade while Katrina Seymour earned the women’s most outstanding track performer.


Men's Basketball

ETSU athletics announces change to Forbes’ contract

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2017) – With the ETSU men’s basketball team winning its first regular season conference championship since the 2006-07 season and having won more league games than any other team in the Southern Conference over the last two seasons, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday that it is rewarding head coach Steve Forbes with a contract enhancement.


Women's Golf

Loy finishes second as Bucs place fourth at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2017) – The ETSU women’s golf team posted its best outing on Tuesday at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic as the team carded a 1-under 287 to finish fourth as a team. Leading the charge was Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) as she finished second individually with a 6-under 210 in the three-day tournament in Kiawah Island, S.C.


Football

Bucs alter spring practice schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2017) – Due to inclement weather expected to the Tri-Cities region this week, ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced changes to the Buccaneers’ spring practice schedule on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

Bridges, Dean, Tarter garner All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (February 28, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its postseason awards on Tuesday with junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.), senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and sophomore Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) of ETSU Women’s Basketball earning all-conference recognition.


Men's Basketball

Bucs share title as rally falls short at UNCG, 72-66

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2017) – The ETSU men’s basketball team had to settle for a share of the Southern Conference regular season title, but the real goal still lies ahead later this week at the league tournament in Asheville, N.C.


Women's Golf

Loy leads ETSU to huge day as Bucs sit second at Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Feb. 27, 2016) – Sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) led the ETSU women’s golf team on day two of the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic as she finished 3-under 69 to lead the Bucs to a second place showing after Monday’s outing at the Oak Point Golf Club.


Women's Basketball

SoCon Women’s Tourney: What ETSU Fans Need to Know

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 27, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team heads to the 2017 Southern Conference Tournament in Asheville, N.C. at the U.S. Cellular Center with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.


Men's Basketball

Outright title on the line for Bucs Monday at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 26, 2017) – After having played 30 games already this season, the ETSU men’s basketball team’s goal of being crowned Southern Conference regular season champions will come down to one game on one night in the Greensboro Coliseum.


Women's Golf

Bucs place top-5 after first round at Kiawah Island

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2016) – After the first round of play at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic, the ETSU women’s golf team sits tied for fifth after shooting 6-over 294 on Sunday at the Osprey Point Golf Club.


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

Track & Field places third at SoCon Indoor Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 26, 2017) – After claiming multiple individual Southern Conference titles on Sunday afternoon, both the ETSU men’s and women’s team track & field teams placed third at the 2017 SoCon Indoor Track & Field Championships.


Baseball

Win streak comes to an end as Bucs fall 11-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2017) – After winning five consecutive games and looking to sweep the series against Western Michigan, the ETSU baseball team fell 11-1 on Sunday at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Bucs power past North Carolina Central, 11-0

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2017) – Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) belted two home runs, while Kelly Schmidt (Norcross, Ga.) and Madison Ogle (Maryville, Tenn.) combined for a one-hit shutout as ETSU powered its way to an 11-0 five-inning win over North Carolina Central on Sunday at Terry Field.


Women's Golf

Women’s golf back in action at Kiawah Island on Sunday

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Feb. 25, 2016) – After playing in four fall events this season, the ETSU women’s golf team is rested and ready as the Bucs travel to Kiawah Island, S.C. for the 2017 Edwin Watts/Kiawah Spring Classic, which is the largest collegiate golf tournament in the country in 2017.


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

ETSU wins seven preliminary events on first day of SoCon Track and Field Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs started the SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships on a high note as both teams combined for seven wins in the preliminary rounds on Saturday inside the MSHA/ETSU Athletic Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs lead wire-to-wire in win over W. Carolina, 68-52

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2017) – The ETSU men’s basketball team never allowed Western Carolina to even entertain thoughts of an upset.


Baseball

ETSU wins third-straight series as Bucs down Western Michigan 12-8

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2017) – In the third-straight series win of the season, ETSU baseball bested Western Michigan on Saturday 12-8 as eight of the nine ETSU starters posted a hit on the game at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Four-run third carries ETSU past Youngstown State

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Feb. 25, 2017) – The ETSU softball team scored four runs in the top of the third inning – highlighted by a three-run home run by senior Danielle Knoetze (San Diego, Calif.) – as the Bucs cruised to a 7-3 win over Youngstown State in the first of two games on Saturday at the Winthrop/Adidas Tournament in Rock Hill, S.C.


Women's Basketball

Bucs pull away late for 75-66 victory over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 25, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team notched its 16th win of the season on Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneer pulled away late to defeat Furman, 75-66 inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back in action Saturday at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2017) – Despite a win in its last outing that earned the ETSU men’s basketball team first place in the Southern Conference standings, the Buccaneers are now faced with defending that position as they begin a two-game road swing to close out league play.


Women's Tennis

Comeback falls short as Bucs slip 4-3 to No. 56 Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team nearly completed the comeback against No. 56 Winthrop Friday afternoon but losing in the doubles competition proved pivotal as the Bucs slipped on the road, 4-3, in Rock Hill, S.C.


Baseball

Early offense pivotal in 12-7 win over Broncos

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2017) – Scoring eight runs in the first two innings for ETSU baseball was enough as the Bucs went on to defeat Western Michigan 12-7 on Friday at Thomas Stadium for the fourth straight victory for the Blue and Gold.


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

SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships come to ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2017) – After competing in four meets this indoor season, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs are ready to host its third meet of the year with the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships coming to Johnson City.


Softball

Bucs use long ball to sweep past EKU and Winthrop

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Feb. 23, 2017) – It was just a matter of time when ETSU would break out its bats and use the long ball to carry the Blue and Gold to victory.


Women's Basketball

ETSU set to celebrate Senior Day Saturday vs. Furman

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 24, 2017) – In the final game of the regular season the ETSU Women’s Basketball team will host the Furman Paladins on Saturday, Feb.25 at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Basketball

Bucs fall in nail-biter to Wofford, 54-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 23, 2017) – While sophomore Sadasia Tipps (Hickory, N.C.) recorded a career-high 17 rebounds, the ETSU women’s basketball team fell in a nail-biter to Wofford, 54-52 on Thursday night inside Brooks Gym.


Baseball

ETSU baseball hosts Western Michigan for a weekend series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Following two series wins to open the 2017 season, the ETSU baseball team will look to take another series victory as the Bucs take on Western Michigan at Thomas Stadium for a three game set starting on Friday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Bucs start three game road trip with Winthrop on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2017) – In the longest non-conference road swing of the season, the ETSU women’s tennis team starts the trek with a trip to Winthrop on Feb. 24 with a 2 p.m. start.


Softball

Bucs return to South Carolina for tournament at Winthrop

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Coming off a trip to Charleston last weekend, the ETSU softball team returns to the Palmetto State as the Bucs gear up for the Winthrop/Adidas Tournament, which begins Friday at Terry Field.


Football

Torbush adds three more to 2017 roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced on Thursday that they have added three more Buccaneers to the 2017 roster. Caden Harbin (Knoxville, Tenn.), Conner Johnson (Johnson City, Tenn.) and Kashif Warren (Knoxville, Tenn.) will be a part of the Buccaneer program this fall.


Baseball

Rowlett’s walk-off homer leads ETSU to two-game sweep of Oakland

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2017) – Just call them the comeback kids! For the second time in three games, the ETSU baseball team delivered a walk-off hit as senior Blake Rowlett (Clarksville, Tenn.) finished the extra inning affair on Wednesday with a two-run home run to right to lift ETSU past Oakland 9-7 at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Bucs drop Furman in OT classic on Senior Night, 93-81

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2017) – On a night when they celebrated their final regular season basketball game inside Freedom Hall, ETSU’s seniors enjoyed a game they will remember for a lifetime.


Men's Golf

Gradecki posts top-10 finish at The Prestige at PGA West

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2017) – Senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) finished Wednesday’s final round of The Prestige at PGA West with a 2-under-par 69 en route to turning in a top-10 finish from the Greg Norman Course at PGA West.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins final homestand Thursday vs. Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 22, 2017) – Two home games remain on the regular season schedule for the ETSU Women’s Basketball team as the Buccaneers begin the final weekend of the regular season by hosting Wofford on Thursday, Feb.23 at 7:00 p.m.


Men's Golf

Bucs wrap up day two at The Prestige at PGA West

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2017) – Senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) continued to pace the ETSU men’s golf team as the Bucs wrapped up second round play at The Presitge at PGA West on Tuesday The Greg Norman Course at PGA West.


Baseball

Bucs score 10 unanswered to ground Grizzlies, 10-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team got six strong innings from starting pitcher Drew Korzkybski (Knoxville, Tenn.), while the offense scored 10 unanswered runs to ground the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 10-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Basketball

First place on the line as Bucs host Furman Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2017) – After having already played 28 games this season, the most important one so far for the ETSU men’s basketball team will be Wednesday night inside Freedom Hall, as the Buccaneers host the Furman Paladins with first place in the Southern Conference standings on the line.


Men's Tennis

Herrera tabbed SoCon player of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 21, 2017) – Junior Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) earned Southern Conference honors on Tuesday as he was tabbed SoCon player of the week after his perfect 4-0 performance against UAB and Georgia State this past weekend in Johnson City.


Men's Golf

Gradecki leads Bucs in opening round at The Prestige at PGA West

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2017) – ETSU senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) led the ETSU men’s golf team in the opening round of the The Prestige at PGA West on Monday afternoon at The Greg Norman Course at PGA West.


Baseball

Bucs entertain Oakland University in mid-week clash

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2017) – After winning its fourth season opening series in the last five years, the ETSU baseball team looks to build on that momentum as the Bucs welcome Oakland University to Johnson City for a two-game series starting on Feb. 21 at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Player Profile -- Danielle Knoetze

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2017) – During the year, the Buccaneer Sports Network has been producing a special "Player Profile" segment, which have been airing on ETSU's home ESPN3 broadcasts.


Baseball

Cook earns SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 20, 2017) – After mashing double-digit hits in the season opening series with Central Michigan, red-shirt junior Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.) earned Southern Conference player of the week honors after batting .769 with nine runs scored and four extra base hits in the series.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis squanders 3-0 lead to Georgia State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2017) – Even going up 3-0 early in the match, the ETSU men’s tennis team let the match slip as Georgia State rallied for four unanswered points in singles play to take the 4-3 decision at Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on Sunday.


Baseball

Bailey’s late heroics give ETSU extra inning victory over Chippewas

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2017) – Junior Christian Bailey (Kingsport, Tenn.) was ETSU baseball’s hero in the series finale with Central Michigan on Sunday as he provided the walk-off hit in extra innings at Thomas Stadium. The Kingsport, Tenn. native made a gutsy dash for home plate in the ninth inning with two outs to give the Bucs the game tying run to push the game into extras. Bailey not only scored the game-winning run, but he slapped the game-winning, walk-off hit in the bottom of the 10th to give ETSU the 2017 opening series win over the Chippewas.


Softball

ETSU drops 6-4 decision to UNCW at Buccaneer Invitational

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 19, 2017) – Despite ETSU tying the game at one in the bottom of the fourth, UNCW broke through with a run in the fifth and four more in the sixth en route to defeating the Buccaneers, 6-4, on Sunday in the finale of the Buccaneer Invitational from the Charleston Southern Softball Complex.


Women's Tennis

ETSU sweeps Murray State 4-0 to remain perfect at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team started hot and completed the 4-0 sweep over visiting Murray State on Sunday afternoon at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.


Men's Golf

ETSU opens spring season Monday in California

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2017) – The ETSU men’s golf team opens its 2017 spring season this week as the Bucs head to California for The Prestige at PGA, which begins Monday at The Greg Norman Course at PGA West.


Men's Basketball

Season Sweep! Bucs roll over UTC, 65-51

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2017) – It is appropriate that Chattanooga’s home floor is nicknamed the “Roundhouse,” because the ETSU men’s basketball team ran circles around the Mocs Saturday evening.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball falters on the road at UNCG, 73-62

GREENSBORO, N.C. (February 18, 2017) – Despite a furious comeback in the final minute of the game as the Buccaneers scored 11 of the final 16 points, the ETSU Women’s Basketball team fell at UNCG, 73-62 on Saturday afternoon inside Fleming Gymnasium.


Baseball

Late rally falls short as Chippewas even series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2017) – The ETSU baseball team attempted a late rally in the ninth, but the Bucs couldn’t muster up a game-tying run to fall 8-7 to Central Michigan in game two of the 2017 opening series on Saturday at Thomas Stadium.


Softball

Carter homers, but Bucs fall to Charleston Southern

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 18, 2017) – Senior Taylor Carter (Brazil, Ind.) belted a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning, but despite having the tying run at second, ETSU couldn’t rally past Charleston Southern as CSU held on for a 4-3 win on Saturday at the Buccaneer Invitational.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis looks to get back in win column at home on Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team returns to Johnson City on Sunday as the Bucs welcome Murray State as ETSU looks to end its two game losing streak at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.


Men's Tennis

Bucs hand UAB first loss of the season in ‘scrappy’ battle

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2017) – In the home opener for ETSU men’s tennis, the Buccaneers snuck out with a 4-3 victory over UAB on Friday with all four wins for the Blue and Gold coming out of singles competition.


Baseball

ETSU’s bats surge past Central Michigan in season opener, 18-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2017) – After the long wait for the 2017 season, ETSU baseball returned to the diamond on Friday and did so with a dominating 18-6 win over Central Michigan at Thomas Stadium. Aaron Maher (Brentwood, Tenn.), Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.), and Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) led the surge for the Bucs as the “Triple Threat” combined for eight hits, eight runs, six RBIs, a double and a home run in the huge win over the Chippewas.


Softball

ETSU’s rally falls short at Charleston Southern

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 17, 2017) – The ETSU softball team suffered a pair of setbacks on the opening day of the Buccaneer Invitational on Friday.


Men's Basketball

Bucs and Mocs set for rematch Saturday in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2017) – There is one sure way to know the Southern Conference men’s basketball season is drawing to its close – when rivals ETSU and Chattanooga are meeting in a game that means something.


Women's Basketball

ETSU concludes SoCon road play Saturday at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (February 17, 2017) – It will be a battle of two 15-win teams on Saturday afternoon in Greensboro, N.C. as the ETSU Women’s Basketball team takes on UNCG inside Fleming Gymnasium. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Bucs cruise past Western Carolina, 72-55

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (February 16, 2017) – Behind a balanced team effort on Thursday night the ETSU Women’s Basketball team cruised to a 72-55 victory over Western Carolina to improve their overall record to 15-11 and 7-4 in Southern Conference play.


Baseball

ETSU opens season Friday at Thomas Stadium versus Central Michigan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2017) – Opening day is almost here! ETSU baseball opens its long awaited 2017 season opener on Friday, Feb. 16 at Thomas Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. against Central Michigan.


Softball

Softball heads to Charleston for Buccaneer Invitational

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2017) – After winning four of the five games en route to claiming the 2017 AmericInn Classic last weekend, the ETSU softball team eyes its second straight tournament title this weekend as the Bucs head to South Carolina for the Buccaneer Invitational, hosted by Charleston Southern.


Men's Tennis

ETSU opens home schedule with UAB and Georgia State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2017) – With over two weeks off from its trip to Los Angeles, the ETSU men’s tennis team will open its home schedule beginning this Friday as the Bucs host UAB followed by a second home match against Georgia State on Feb. 19.


Men's Basketball

Bucs rally from late deficit, drop Samford, 79-77

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2017) – Trailing by seven points with five minutes left in regulation, the ETSU men’s basketball team made the plays it needed down the stretch to drop Samford 79-77 Wednesday night in a tough Southern Conference battle at Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins final road weekend at Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 15, 2017) – With the Southern Conference Tournament less than a month away the ETSU Women’s Basketball embarks on their final road weekend of the season beginning on Thursday night in Cullowhee, N.C. against Western Carolina.


Men's Track & Field

Johnson tabbed SoCon field athlete of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2017) – After a record setting meet in Nashville last weekend, red-shirt sophomore Ben Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) earned Southern Conference field athlete of the week honors as he set a personal best in the weight throw.


Men's Basketball

Bucs continue home stretch, host Samford Wednesday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2017) – As the Southern Conference regular season begins its final stretch run, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to stay in the thick of the championship race when the Buccaneers host league foe Samford Wednesday night at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Football

ETSU football announces spring practice schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2017) – East Tennessee State University football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced the Buccaneers’ spring practice schedule on Tuesday.


Baseball

Skole announces captains for 2017 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2017) – On Monday, ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole officially announced the captains for the 2017 season: Connor Bartow (Jonesborough, Tenn.), Chris Cook (Kingsport, Tenn.), Aaron Maher (Brentwood, Tenn.), Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Peyton Taylor (Kingsport, Tenn.).


Softball

Laughren, Ogle earn SoCon weekly honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 13, 2017) – Fresh off winning the AmericInn Classic championship this past weekend, the ETSU softball team swept the Southern Conference weekly honors, which were announced by the league office on Monday.


Women's Tennis

Guinart maintains singles win streak; ETSU falls 5-2 to North Carolina State

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2017) – For her 24th straight singles match, Marina Guinart (Castellar Del Valles, Spain) came out on top and maintained her singles winning streak as she is now 24-0 while with the Bucs, but the ETSU women’s tennis team fell to NC State on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. 5-2.


Softball

ETSU downs Alabama A&M; Bucs claim AmericInn Classic Championship

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2017) – The ETSU softball team plated three runs in the bottom of the second inning, while Sharlene Godoy (La Puente, Calif.) and Kelly Schmidt (Norcross, Ga.) held Alabama A&M scoreless for the final five innings as the Buccaneers downed the Bulldogs, 3-2, to claim the AmericInn Classic Championship on Sunday afternoon at Brinkley Stadium.


Softball

Strong pitching, hitting lift Bucs to sweep on day two at Gardner-Webb Tournament

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2017) – The ETSU softball team used a dose of strong pitching and hitting to pick up a pair of wins on day two of the Gardner-Webb Tournament on Saturday at Brinkley Stadium.


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

Bucs successful on final day of Music City Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2017) – In a final day full of personal bests and improvements, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams concluded its final day at the Music City Challenge in Nashville on Saturday.


Men's Basketball

Cromer, Merriweather reach milestone in 88-71 win over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2017) – T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) and A.J. Merriweather (Jackson, Tenn.) wasted little time reaching the 1,000-point milestone.


Women's Tennis

Bucs travel to Raleigh for showdown with NC State on Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2017) – After taking eight days from the court, the ETSU women’s tennis team will travel to Raleigh, N.C. to square off against Atlantic Coast Conference member North Carolina State on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m.


Softball

Bucs split on opening day at Gardner-Webb Tournament

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2017) – The ETSU softball team split on opening day of the Gardner-Webb Tournament on Friday from Brinkley Stadium. The Bucs began the day with a 6-1 win over North Carolina A&T, before falling to Gardner-Webb, 8-7, in eight innings in the nightcap.


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

Squibbs and Johnson lead ETSU on day one at Music City Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2017) – Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) and Benjamin Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) led the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams as Squibbs finished top-5 in the men’s pole vault, and Johnson crushed a personal best in the weight throw on the first day of the Music City Challenge in Nashville on Friday.


Women's Basketball

Slow start to second half costs ETSU in 70-62 loss to UTC

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 10, 2017) – Scoring just eight points in the third quarter proved to be costly for the ETSU Women’s Basketball team as they fell to in-state foe Chattanooga, 70-62 on Friday night inside Brooks Gym.


Football

ETSU football announces walk-on tryout information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information Friday regarding an upcoming tryout for walk-on players.


Men's Basketball

Bucs-Bears to clash Saturday afternoon on ESPN3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2017) – As seniors T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) and A.J. Merriweather (Jackson, Tenn.) eye the 1,000-point milestone, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to extend its home win streak as the Bucs host Mercer Saturday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Softball

Schedule changes made to Gardner-Webb Tournament

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2017) – Due to freezing temperatures that hit the North Carolina region on Thursday night, the start of the 2017 ETSU softball season has been slightly delayed on Friday.


Men's Basketball

Bucs bounce back with 90-69 win over The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2017) – Coming off a tough three-point loss at Wofford on Monday, the ETSU men’s basketball team was in search of bouncing back into the win column.


Women's Basketball

Bucs prepare for "GOLD OUT" Friday vs. Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 9, 2017) – In the third game of a three-game homestand the ETSU Women’s Basketball is set to host defending Southern Conference champion and longtime foe Chattanooga on Friday, Feb.10 at 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Softball

Bucs open season this weekend at Gardner-Webb

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 9, 2017) – After going through preseason workouts and practices, the ETSU softball team is set to open its 2017 season this weekend as the Buccaneers head to Boiling Springs, N.C. to play in the AmericInn Classic, hosted by Gardner-Webb University.


Baseball

Owenby named SoCon Preseason Player of the Year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2017) – Between D1Baseball.com and the Southern Conference, the ETSU baseball team totaled two Player of the Year awards, four top prospects and two All-Conference honors.


Football

Torbush hires Dewayne Alexander as offensive line coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2017) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush announced on Thursday that Dewayne Alexander has accepted the position to be the Buccaneers' new offensive line coach.


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

Track and Field prepared for Music City Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2017) – Following a successful Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational last weekend, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will travel to Nashville to compete in the Music City Challenge, which starts on Feb. 10.


Men's Soccer

Oshoniyi tabbed 16th-best MLS goalkeeper

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2017) – Third year ETSU men’s soccer head coach Bo Oshoniyi was named the 16th-best all-time Major League Soccer (MLS) goalkeeper, according to EverybodySoccer.com.


Men's Basketball

ETSU returns home to take on The Citadel Thursday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2017) – The ETSU men’s basketball team opens a key three-game homestand Thursday night as the Buccaneers take on The Citadel. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU tennis places four in ITA national rankings

TEMPE, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2017) – Five weeks into the ETSU men’s and women’s tennis seasons, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) updated its national rankings, and the Bucs landed four individuals on the national rankings including a pair in the doubles ranks.


Men's Track & Field

Moore named SoCon athlete of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 8, 2017) – Senior ETSU track and field runner, Matt Moore (Oak Ridge, Tenn.), was named SoCon indoor male track athlete of the week for his performance at the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational this past weekend in Johnson City, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Hoops to have “Gold Out” Friday vs. Chattanooga

On Friday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m., the ETSU Women’s Basketball team hosts longtime rival Chattanooga inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Cromer picks up SoCon Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 7, 2017) – For the second time this season and third time in his career, ETSU senior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) earned Southern Conference Player of the Week honors as the league office announced its weekly award on Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

ETSU drops heartbreaker at Wofford, 79-76

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 6, 2017) – Despite leading for the first 32 minutes of the contest, the ETSU men’s basketball team was unable to hold on as Wofford scored 23 points in the final eight minutes to rally for a 79-76 win on Monday night inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Baseball

Dwyer joins ETSU baseball coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2017) – Head coach Tony Skole announced on Monday the addition of Sean Dwyer who will join as an assistant coach for outfielders, first basemen and hitters for ETSU baseball.


Men's Basketball

Bucs look to continue winning ways Monday at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 2, 2017) – After using a strong second-half effort to rally for its fourth straight win Thursday night at VMI, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to continue its winning ways as the Buccaneers wrap up a brief two-game road swing Monday night at Wofford.


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

Seniors lead Bucs to outstanding performance at the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2017) – At the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational in Johnson City, ten seniors led the surge for the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs on senior day on Saturday.


Women's Basketball

ETSU drops 71-56 decision to Mercer on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 4, 2017) – After a slow start the ETSU Women’s Basketball team was unable to mount a comeback as the Buccaneers dropped their first Southern Conference home game, 71-56 to Mercer on Saturday afternoon.


Women's Tennis

Guinart and Markesini go undefeated; Bucs slip at Liberty

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Feb. 4, 2017) – After going up 3-0 at Liberty on Saturday, the ETSU women’s tennis team slipped 4-3 to the Flames at the Cook Tennis Complex in Lynchburg, Va.


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

ETSU dominates track events at Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2017) – On the second day of the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams dominated the meet on Friday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center as it recorded three number one and 13 top-5 finishes.


Women's Basketball

Bucs to play Mercer in annual Play4Kay game Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 3, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team will play their annual Play4Kay game on Saturday, Feb.4 inside Brooks Gym against the Mercer Bears. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Second half offensive effort lifts Bucs past VMI, 81-71

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 2, 2017) – An impressive second half offensively was the difference for the ETSU men’s basketball team on the road Thursday night inside VMI’s Cameron Hall.


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

Price finishes second in pentathlon; Rivera third in heptathlon after Day One

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2017) – After the first day of the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational in Johnson City, Kiara Price finished in second in the women’s pentathlon while teammate Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) currently sits in third with four events remaining in the men’s heptathlon.


Women's Track & Field

Seymour claims SoCon track and field athlete of the month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 2, 2017) – Announced by the league office on Thursday, senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) was named Southern Conference athlete of the month for women’s indoor track and field for the month of January.


Softball

Softball places four on preseason all-conference teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 2, 2017) – With the 2017 softball season set to get underway next weekend, the Southern Conference released its preseason all-conference selections on Thursday, and ETSU had four players represented between the first and second teams.


Women's Basketball

Five in a Row! Bucs hold on for 61-56 win over Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 2, 2017) – In front of a raucous Education Day crowd of 1,722 the ETSU Women’s Basketball team got double-doubles from junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) and sophomore Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) as the Bucs held on for a 61-56 victory over Samford on Thursday.


Football

ETSU football announces 25-man signing class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2017) – The ETSU football team wrapped up its National Signing Day coverage by holding a press conference to announce the signing of 25 student-athletes on Wednesday.


Football

SIGNING DAY CENTRAL PRESENTED BY CHICK-FIL-A JOHNSON CITY

Follow ETSU football on National Signing Day via “Signing Day Central presented by Chick-fil-A Johnson City!”


Women's Tennis

ETSU sweeps Tusculum 7-0 in first home match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2017) – In its first home match of the season, the ETSU women’s tennis team swept Tusculum 7-0 at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex in Johnson City on Wednesday afternoon.


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

Bucs return home for Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2017) – After competing in two meets in the indoor season, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will return to Johnson City to host the three day Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational starting on February 2 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball welcomes Samford Thursday for Education Day

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 1, 2017) – With a special tip-off time of 11:00 a.m. for ETSU’s annual Education Day, the ETSU Women’s Basketball team welcomes Samford to Brooks Gym on Thursday, Feb.2.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops set for road trip to VMI Thursday

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 1, 2017) – Having finished its first round through Southern Conference play tied for first place with Furman, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to defend its standing in the league when the Bucs open the second round of conference play with a two-game road swing beginning Thursday night at VMI.


Football

Football announces details for National Signing Day coverage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released details regarding Wednesday’s National Signing Day for football.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis weekly preview: Tusculum and Liberty

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will host its first home match of the year on February 1 at Dave Mullins Tennis Complex, and following the home opener, the Bucs will travel to Lynchburg, Va. for a dual match with Liberty on February 4.


Men's Basketball

A special "Thank You" message from Coach Forbes

Men's basketball head coach Steve Forbes wants to take a moment to say thank you to ETSU's fans following the Bucs' win over Chattanooga in front of a sellout crowd of over 6,100 last weekend. Click on the video above to see this special message from Coach Forbes.


Women's Basketball

Tarter garners SoCon Player of the Week honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 31, 2017) – For an ETSU record fifth time this season junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) has been named Southern Conference Player of the Week for the week of Jan.24 – 31, as announced by the league office on Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

Player profile: T.J. Cromer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2017) -- Learn more about senior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) and his basketball journey to becoming a Buccaneer.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis rallies past Virginia Tech, 4-3

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2017) – Two years ago in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Virginia Tech defeated ETSU men’s tennis 4-1 to end its run in the tournament. However, the Bucs avenged that loss in an exciting 4-3 victory on Sunday at the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in Los Angeles, Calif.


Men's Tennis

Bucs fall to No. 8 USC in ITA Kick-off Weekend

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2017) – To open up the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, the ETSU men’s tennis team fell 4-0 to No. 8 USC in Los Angeles, Calif. at Marks Stadium on Saturday.


Men's Basketball

Power basketball keys Bucs' win over Mocs, 76-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2017) – With the opportunity to best its archrival, the ETSU men’s basketball team went to the power game – and it worked.


Women's Basketball

ETSU rallies from 20 points down to defeat Wofford, 77-69

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 28, 2017) – In one of the largest comebacks in ETSU Women’s Basketball history the Buccaneers rallied from 20 points down to defeat Wofford, 77-69 on Saturday afternoon inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs, Mocs set for another epic showdown Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2017) – Once again, the ETSU men’s basketball team will face its arch rival Chattanooga in a game with significant Southern Conference implications Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall. Of course, this is just as it should be.


Men's Tennis

ETSU heads west for ITA Kick-Off Weekend in Los Angeles

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2017) – With the ETSU men’s tennis season in full swing, the Bucs will head to the west coast as the Blue and Gold will participate in the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in Los Angeles starting on January 28 with No. 8 USC.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Hoops looks to continue winning ways Saturday at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 27, 2017) – Winners of three straight and six of their last eight the ETSU Women’s Basketball team looks to continue its winning ways on Saturday as they take on Wofford at 2:00 p.m. in Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Women's Basketball

Backcourt Duo guides Bucs past Furman, 74-64

GREENVILLE, S.C. (January 26, 2017) – The backcourt duo of senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) combined for 60 points as the ETSU Women’s Basketball team won their third straight contest with a 74-64 victory over Furman on Thursday night.


Men's Basketball

Bucs drop Samford in double OT classic, 96-86

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 25, 2017) – In one of the classic games in the history of ETSU men’s basketball, the Buccaneers battled through two overtimes to ultimately drop Southern Conference foe Samford 96-86 on the road Wednesday night at the Pete Hanna Center.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins weekend road trip Thursday at Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 25, 2017) – In a rematch of last year’s Southern Conference Tournament Quarterfinals the ETSU Women’s Basketball team travels to Greenville, S.C. to take on Furman Thursday night inside Timmons Arena.


Baseball

Baseball preps for Opening Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2017) – With school a week into the spring semester, the ETSU baseball team has been hard at work for several weeks as it prepares for its opening weekend against Central Michigan on February 17 at Thomas Stadium


Women's Tennis

Guinart named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 25, 2017) – For the first time in her career, Marina Guinart (Castellar Del Valles, Spain) was named the SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance in the classroom and on the tennis court.


Men's Basketball

Road game at Samford awaits Bucs Wednesday night

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 24, 2017) – With the race for a Southern Conference regular season title heating up, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to stay in contention near the top of the standings when the Buccaneers travel to face Samford Wednesday night.


Women's Track & Field

Atkins tabbed SoCon runner of the week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2017) – Announced by the league office on Tuesday, the 2015-16 indoor and outdoor track and field SoCon Freshman of the Year, Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.), was tabbed the conference runner of the week for her performance at the ETSU Track and Field Invitational.


General News

Inside the Dome with Dr. Richard Sander

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2017) -- In this week's edition of Inside the Dome, ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander discusses the current basketball season, the past fall season and the upcoming spring season.


Women's Basketball

Shamauria Bridges named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 24, 2017) – The Southern Conference on Tuesday announced that senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) has been named SoCon Player of the Week for the week of Jan.17-23.


Men's Basketball

Things to Know for Saturday’s “Gold Out” game vs. UTC

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2017) – It’s time for ETSU fans to “Gold Out” Freedom Hall this Saturday, as the ETSU men’s basketball team hosts arch rival Chattanooga at 4 p.m. in a highly-anticipated showdown of Southern Conference title contenders.


Men's Basketball

Guard play lifts Bucs to win over Wofford, 79-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2017) – Guards T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.), Desonta Bradford (Humboldt) and A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) combined to go 17-of-26 from the field and scored 50 points as ETSU held off a stingy Wofford squad 79-72 Sunday afternoon in Southern Conference men’s basketball action at Freedom Hall.


Women's Tennis

Bucs sneak out 4-3 win over Troy in Blacksburg

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 22, 2017) – After falling to Virginia Tech to open the season, the ETSU women’s tennis team rebounded and snuck out a 4-3 win over Troy in a neutral site dual match in Blacksburg, Va. on Saturday morning.


Women's Tennis

ETSU upended 5-2 by Virginia Tech in Blacksburg

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 21, 2017) – To open the season, the ETSU women’s tennis team was upended by Virginia Tech 5-2 on Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.


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

Track and field conclude last day of Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 21, 2017) – With one first place finish at the Hokie Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams produced two top-5 and ten top-10 finishes on the final day in Blacksburg, Va. on Saturday.


Women's Basketball

Marosites, Bridges, Tarter lead the way as Bucs tame Catamounts, 76-57

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 21, 2017) - Fourteen Buccaneers hit the court, a stellar performance by a freshman, a double-double and a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since 2010 highlighted ETSU Women’s Basketball’s 76-57 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops looks to bounce back Sunday versus Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2017) – Following its second loss in Southern Conference play this season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to get back on track in league play Sunday when the Buccaneers host longtime SoCon foe Wofford.


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

Roberts claims first place; Moore qualifies in 60m at the Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 20, 2017) – Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) led the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams at the Hokie Invitational as he finished in first place in the mile run, while Matthew Moore (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) qualified for the 60m finals in Blacksburg, Va.


Women's Basketball

Bucs continue SoCon play Saturday vs. Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 20, 2017) – Winning four of its last six games the ETSU Women’s Basketball team continues Southern Conference play on Saturday, Jan.20 versus Western Carolina at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Tennis

ETSU begins season with round robin tournament in Blacksburg

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2017) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will open its 2017 schedule with a trip to Blacksburg, Va. where the Bucs will compete in a two-day round robin tournament with Virginia Tech and Troy on January 21-22.


Women's Basketball

Fourth Quarter Surge Lifts ETSU past UNCG, 60-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 19, 2017) – With a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter the ETSU Women’s Basketball team embarked on a 10-3 run the final six minutes to surge past UNCG, 60-52 inside Brooks Gym on Thursday night.


Men's Basketball

Bucs still unable to tame Furman on the road, fall 75-62

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 19, 2017) – The ETSU men’s basketball team had not won at Furman’s Timmons Arena since a victory during the Buccaneers’ Southern Conference championship season back in 2003-04. Unfortunately, that streak will only continue.


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

ETSU travels for first road meet at Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2017) –The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs will be on the road January 20-21 as it prepares for the Hokie Invitational inside the Rector Field House on the campus of Virginia Tech.


Women's Soccer

Georgia Allen selected to England U19 squad

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 19, 2017) – ETSU Women’s Soccer freshman midfielder Georgia Allen (Suffolk, England) was selected to the England U19 squad to participate in two contests versus Norway in preparations for England’s Euro qualifying campaign this spring.


Women's Basketball

Bucs return home to square off with UNCG Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 18, 2017) – After a three-week hiatus the ETSU Women’s Basketball team returns home for their Southern Conference home opener against UNCG on Thursday, Jan.19 at 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Road trip to Furman next up for Bucs on Thursday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 19, 2017) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will be on the road in Southern Conference play again on Thursday night, taking on a Furman Paladins team that also has its eyes set on the league’s regular season title.


Men's Basketball

Forbes, Bucs and Coaching for Literacy teaming up again

MEMPHIS (January 18, 2017) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes, the Buccaneers and Coaching for Literacy, announced Thursday that they are partnering again for a second consecutive year.


Men's Soccer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, General News

ETSU places 45 on SoCon Fall Academic All-Conference

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 17, 2017) – The Southern Conference on Tuesday announced its Fall Academic All-Conference team with 45 ETSU student-athletes receiving academic all-conference recognition.


Men's Tennis

Nunez and Herrera upset No. 32 doubles team; ETSU challenges Alabama but lose 4-2

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Jan. 16, 2016) – In a back and forth head-to-head meet in Tuscaloosa, Ala., the ETSU men’s tennis team nearly pulled off the upset over No. 41 Alabama on Monday night.


Men's Tennis

Herrera upends No. 21 Seraphim; Bucs fall 6-1 to No. 2 Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 13, 2016) – To open the season, the ETSU men’s tennis team traveled to No. 2 Wake Forest on Saturday, but the Bucs were upended 6-1 with the lone win coming from Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) upsetting the No. 21 Christian Seraphim in three sets.


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

Bucs successful on final day of ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams competed on day two of the ETSU Track and Field Invitational as three Bucs earned first place honors and 12 top-5 finishes on Saturday in Johnson City.


Men's Basketball

Bucs race to early lead and cruise past WCU, 75-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2017) – Making its first seven shots of the game and shooting 73 percent in the first half, the ETSU men’s basketball team built a 21-point halftime lead and then cruised to a 75-52 win over Southern Conference rival Western Carolina Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball Falls at Chattanooga, 60-45

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (January 14, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team fell to the defending Southern Conference champion Chattanooga, 60-45 on Saturday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena.


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

ETSU outhustles the competition on day one of the ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2017) – After the conclusion of day one at the ETSU Track and Field Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams performed well as Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.), Lamisha Simmons (Dania Beach, Fla.), Michael Williams (Mt. Laurel, N.J.), Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas), and Kiana Davis (Ooltewah, Tenn.) shined individually on Friday in Johnson City.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis opens season with trips to Power 5 schools

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2017) – To open its season, the ETSU men’s tennis team will travel to No. 2 Wake Forest on January 14 followed by a trip to Tuscaloosa, Ala. to square off with Alabama on January 16.


Men's Basketball

Catamounts next up for Bucs Saturday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2017) – Having come up short in a hard-fought battle with UNCG on Thursday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to regroup and remain in the hunt for the Southern Conference regular season title when they host longtime league foe Western Carolina Saturday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

ETSU ends road swing at Chattanooga on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 13, 2017) – In the third and final game of a three-game road trip to begin Southern Conference play, the ETSU women’s basketball team heads to in-state rival Chattanooga on Saturday, Jan.14. Tip-off inside McKenzie Arena is set for 2:00 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Tianna Tarter’s All-American Profile

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 13, 2017) – It has been a historic season already for ETSU Women’s Basketball junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.). Tarter has proven to be one of the best players not only in the SoCon but in the entire country as well. The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics on Friday created a page for fans to check on Tarter’s rankings as she looks to earn All-American Status.


Men's Basketball

Outside shooting lifts UNCG past ETSU, 83-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2017) – It took an uncharacteristically good shooting performance and an individual player hitting more threes in a single game than he had all season, but the UNCG Spartans were glad to take the effort in a hard fought 83-79 win over the ETSU men’s basketball team Thursday night at Freedom Hall.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Three Bucs ranked nationally in men’s and women’s tennis

TEMPE, Az. (Jan. 12, 2017) – Announced Thursday by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), three Buccaneer tennis players were ranked individually in the top-100 in singles tennis.


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

Track and Field hosts first indoor meet this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will open its season inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on January 13th and concluding on the 14th.


Men's Basketball

First-place Bucs host UNCG in SoCon battle Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2017) – Currently sitting atop the Southern Conference standings at 13-3 overall and 3-0 in league play, the first-place ETSU men’s basketball team will face second-place UNC Greensboro Thursday night at Freedom Hall.


Men's Soccer

Woodfin named NCAA Statistical Champion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2017) – ETSU men’s soccer midfielder Cameron Woodfin (Old Hickory, Tenn.) was named by the NCAA on Wednesday as the Division I statistical champion for assists per game.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer to hold College ID Camp March 12

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 10, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Soccer staff announced on Tuesday the program’s College ID Camp will be held on Sunday, March 12 inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Football

ETSU football announce mid-year signees

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2017) – East Tennessee State University football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced Monday that Kaman Cooper Jr. (Warner Robins, Ga.) and Evan Wick (Hallettsville, Texas) have signed their national letter of intent to join the Buccaneer program in January.


Men's Basketball

Fans asked to #FillFreedom for first-place Bucs

Featuring an unblemished conference record and the best overall start to a season since the 1990-91 campaign, the ETSU men’s basketball team is generating a special excitement throughout the region.


Women's Basketball

Stellar Free-Throw Shooting lifts Bucs past Samford, 69-57

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 8, 2017) – Behind stellar shooting from the free-throw line the ETSU Women’s Basketball team earned their first Southern Conference victory of the season on Sunday with a 69-57 win over Samford.


Men's Basketball

Cromer’s second half powers Bucs past Mercer, 67-58

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 7, 2017) – Saturday’s game at Mercer was a tale of two halves for ETSU senior T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.). And the second half was a classic.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball at Samford Postponed to Sunday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan.7, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball game against Samford has been postponed to Sunday, January 8 at 1:00 p.m. due to inclement weathe


Men's Basketball

Bucs continue road swing Saturday at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 6, 2017) – After scoring a season high 115 points in a track meet of a basketball game Thursday night at The Citadel, the ETSU men’s basketball team will play its second straight road game in Southern Conference play Saturday when the Buccaneers take on longtime rival Mercer. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Hoops Travels to face Samford on Saturday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 6, 2017) – Looking to rebound from their Southern Conference opening defeat the ETSU women’s basketball team heads to Birmingham, Ala. for a match-up with Samford on Saturday, Jan.7 at 3:00 p.m. inside the Pete Hannah Center.


Men's Basketball

Complete effort powers Bucs past The Citadel, 115-71

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 5, 2017) – The Citadel Bulldogs may have entered Thursday night’s game leading the Southern Conference in scoring this season, but it was the ETSU men’s basketball team that put on a show.


Women's Basketball

ETSU drops contest at league-leading Mercer, 72-55

MACON, Ga. (January 5, 2017) – On Thursday night inside Hawkins Arena, the ETSU women’s basketball team was unable to overcome a cold shooting fourth quarter as the Buccaneers fell in their Southern Conference opener to league-leading Mercer, 72-55.


Women's Basketball

Tarter named December SoCon Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan.5, 2017) – Junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) received her sixth Southern Conference accolade this season, coming in the form of being named December’s SoCon Player of the Month as selected by the league office on Thursday.


Women's Basketball

Bucs head to Mercer for SoCon Opener Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2017) – The ETSU women’s basketball team begins Southern Conference play on Thursday as the Buccaneers take on league-leader Mercer at 5:00 p.m. in Macon, Ga. It’s the first of three straight road games to begin SoCon play for the Bucs.


Men's Basketball

Bucs begin two game SoCon swing Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2017) – Having posted an 11-3 overall record so far this season and winning its first Southern Conference game last week over VMI, the ETSU men’s basketball team will embark on an important two game road swing in SoCon play starting Thursday in Charleston, S.C.


Football

Lott invited to College Gridiron Showcase

BEDFORD, Texas (Jan. 4, 2017) – East Tennessee State University senior defensive back Tavian Lott (D’Lo, Miss.) has accepted an invite to the 2017 College Gridiron Showcase, which will be held Jan. 7-11 at Pennington Field in Bedford, Texas.


Women's Basketball

Tianna Tarter named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 3, 2017) – As the new year begins the accolades continue to come in for junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.), who on Tuesday was named Southern Conference Player of the Week for the weeks of Dec.20 – Jan.2 as announced by the league offices.


Men's Basketball

Cromer named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 3, 2017) – Senior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) has been named the Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for all games played Dec. 20 through Jan. 2, as he led the ETSU men’s basketball team to a 2-1 record over the holidays by averaging over 21 points per game.


Men's Basketball

Bucs roll to win in SoCon opener, trounce VMI 102-75

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 31, 2016) – Prior to Saturday’s Southern Conference opener against VMI, the storyline coming from the ETSU men’s basketball team had been that this game with the Keydets was the most important game so far this season. The Buccaneers certainly played like it.


Men's Basketball

Bucs open SoCon play Saturday vs. VMI at 2 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2016) – The road to Asheville, N.C., and the Southern Conference Men’s Basketball Championship starts Saturday for the ETSU men’s basketball team, as the Buccaneers open SoCon play when the VMI Keydets invade Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 2 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Cromer, Payne lead ETSU past Savannah State, 92-71

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2016) – Playing its final pre-conference tune-up game of the early season, the ETSU men’s basketball team stymied Savannah State’s high-powered offense and got a career high 30 points from senior guard T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) on way to a 92-71 win over the Tigers Thursday night inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball downs Old Dominion, 70-60

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 28, 2016) – East Tennessee State and Old Dominion each garner two of the top ten scorers in the country and on Wednesday junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) had the upper hand scoring 24 points along with seven rebounds and seven assists en route to a 70-60 victory for the Bucs over Old Dominion.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men back in action Thursday at home vs. Savannah St.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2016) – After enjoying some time at home for the holidays, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to action inside Freedom Hall on Thursday night, taking on non-conference foe Savannah State at 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

ETSU ends non-conference play Wednesday vs. Old Dominion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 27, 2016) – After grinding through one of the most daunting non-conference schedules in program history, the ETSU women’s basketball ends non-conference play on Wednesday, December 28 at home versus Old Dominion. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym


Men's Basketball

Vols rally late to drop ETSU 72-68 inside sold out Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2016) – Leading by one with two minutes left on its home floor, the ETSU men’s basketball team was poised to send a capacity crowd home with a special Christmas gift. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, it did not work out that way.


Men's Basketball

Full house ready for Bucs vs. Vols Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2016) – The 53-year wait is nearly over.


Men's Basketball

Top 5 “Things to Know” for Bucs vs. Vols

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2016) – With the highly-anticipated game between the ETSU men’s basketball team and the Tennessee Volunteers just 48 hours away, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released Wednesday a special list of Top 5 “Things to Know” as fans prepare to make their way to a sold out Freedom Hall on Thursday night.


Women's Basketball

Bridges sets career record as ETSU defeats Coppin State, 70-58

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (December 20, 2016) – In front of family and friends in her home state of Florida, senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) became ETSU Women’s Basketball’s career leader in three-pointers made as the Buccaneers defeated Coppin State, 70-58 Tuesday afternoon at the Miami Holiday Tournament.


Men's Basketball

A look back: Former Bucs recall games with the Vols

Gary Scheuerman remembers all too well the last time Tennessee’s basketball team played East Tennessee State in Johnson City.


Baseball

Owenby earns Collegiate Baseball Preseason All-American honors

TUCSON, Ariz. (Dec. 20, 2016) – East Tennessee State University junior catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) was tabbed Second Team Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball, which was announced this week.


Men's Basketball

Men’s hoops assists with Second Tour Jingle Bell Shop Hop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2016) – With a much-anticipated matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers looming on Thursday, the ETSU men’s basketball team took time away from game preparations on Monday evening to help serve homeless veterans in our community.


Women's Basketball

Bucs second half surge not enough in 61-48 loss to Maine

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (December 19, 2016) – On day one of the Miami Holiday Tournament, the ETSU women’s basketball team scored a season-low 48 points en route to a 61-48 defeat versus Maine on Monday afternoon inside the Watsco Center.


Football

ETSU football stadium video update

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2016) – As progress continues to be made on the Football Stadium, the East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Buccaneer Sports Network released a video update on Monday, which gives fans an inside look at the construction of the stadium.


Football

ETSU football announces 2017 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2016) – After unveiling its opponent for the 2017 season opener last month, East Tennessee State University football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced Monday the Buccaneers’ full schedule, which features six games inside their new on-campus stadium.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins play Monday at Miami Holiday Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 18, 2016) – The ETSU women’s basketball team heads to the Sunshine State over the holiday break to take part in the Miami Holiday Tournament, Dec.19-20. The Buccaneers will square off with Maine on Monday, Dec.19 at 3:00 p.m. inside the Watsco Center on the campus of the University of Miami.


Women's Basketball

Tarter joins 1,000-point club; ETSU suffers 79-51 loss to Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 17, 2016) – Junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) added another milestone to her incredible 2016-17 season as she became the 23rd member of the ETSU Women’s Basketball 1,000-point club on Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneers suffered a 79-51 setback versus Elon inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bucs take care of business at Morehead State, 78-68

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2016) – With a last-second win in its previous game against Southeastern Conference opponent Mississippi State and a long awaited home contest with Tennessee looming on the horizon next week, Saturday’s game with Morehead State seemed like a perfect trap game for the ETSU men’s basketball team.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set for match-up with Elon Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 16, 2016) – Enjoying nearly a week off the ETSU women’s basketball team is back in action as the Buccaneers match-up with Elon on Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Morehead State next up for Bucs Saturday at 2 p.m.

MOREHEAD, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2016) – Having won six of its last seven games, including a victory over Southeastern Conference foe Mississippi State in its last outing, the ETSU men’s basketball team will travel for the final time during this current three-game road swing, taking on former Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State Saturday at 2 p.m. inside Ellis Johnson Arena.


Women's Soccer

Elliott named NSCAA All-South Region Scholar

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 16, 2016) – On Friday the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced that senior goalkeeper Jasmine Elliott (Preston, England) earned Third Team NSCAA Scholar All-South Region honors.


Men's Basketball

Television plans released for Bucs vs. Vols

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that the Buccaneers’ game with the University of Tennessee on Dec. 22 sponsored by Eastman Credit Union, will be available on local and regional television thanks to a partnership with WEMT Fox Tri-Cities in Bristol.


Men's Basketball

Mosquera-Perea’s heroics lift Bucs past Miss. State, 67-65

STARKVILLE, Miss. (Dec. 14, 2016) – Senior post Hanner Mosquera-Perea (Istmina, Colombia) tipped in a missed shot with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to lift the ETSU men’s basketball team to a dramatic 67-65 win over Southeastern Conference foe Mississippi State Wednesday evening inside Humphrey Coliseum.


Men's Basketball

SEC foe Mississippi State up next for Bucs

STARKVILLE, Miss. (Dec. 13, 2016) – Coming off its second loss of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team hits the road for the second of three straight games away from Johnson City, as the Bucs take on Southeastern Conference opponent Mississippi State Wednesday night at 8 p.m. inside Humphrey Coliseum.


Women's Basketball

Tarter named SoCon POTW for third week in a row

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (December 13, 2016) – Junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) on Tuesday as announced by the league office became just the fourth player since 1988 to be named Southern Conference Player of the Week three consecutive weeks.


Men's Basketball

Eastman Credit Union to sponsor Bucs vs. Vols game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2016) –The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that Eastman Credit Union has agreed to be the game sponsor for the historic Buccaneers’ men’s basketball game against the University of Tennessee on Dec. 22 at Freedom Hall.


Men's Soccer

Oshoniyi named head coach at 2017 MLS Player Combine

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2016) – ETSU men’s soccer head coach Bo Oshoniyi was named a head coach at the Major League Soccer Player Combine that takes place January 7-12 in Los Angeles, which was announced by the MLS on Monday.


Men's Basketball

50 fifty Sports Tavern to host “watch party” Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that 50 fifty Sports Tavern in Johnson City will host a special “watch party” for the Buccaneers men’s basketball game at Mississippi State on Wednesday evening.


Women's Basketball

ETSU soars past Tennessee Tech, 82-76

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (December 11, 2016) - Senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.), junior Micah Norris (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) and sophomore Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) each score in double figures as the ETSU women’s basketball team soared past Tennessee Tech, 82-76 on Sunday afternoon inside the Hooper Eblen Center.


Men's Basketball

Buccaneers fall to A-10 favorite Dayton, 75-61

DAYTON, Ohio (Dec. 10, 2016) – There is a reason the Dayton Flyers were the preseason pick to win the Atlantic 10 Conference.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Hoops set to clash with Tennessee Tech Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 10, 2016) - Playing in their fourth game in 11 days the ETSU women’s basketball team travels to Cookeville, Tenn. for an in-state showdown with Tennessee Tech on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. (ET)


Men's Basketball

SOLD OUT! No seats left for Dec. 22 game vs. Vols

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday that the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball game with the University of Tennessee on Dec. 22 at Freedom Hall is officially sold out.


Baseball

Bucs release 2017 baseball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2016) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole released the Bucs’ 2017 schedule on Friday.


Men's Basketball

Bucs face challenge Saturday at Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (Dec. 10, 2016) – Facing what may be its toughest three-game road trip of the season, the ETSU men’s basketball team will open this challenging stretch of games Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers travel to face Atlantic 10 Conference preseason favorite Dayton at 2 p.m., inside UD Arena.


Women's Basketball

Tarter has career-night as Bucs fall to Vanderbilt, 80-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 8, 2016) - With a little over 1,000 fans packing Brooks Gym on Thursday night junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) put on a historic performance scoring a career-high 35 points on 15-of-29 shooting from the field as ETSU women’s basketball fell to Vanderbilt, 80-72.


Women's Golf

Former Buc Jansone in top-4 after first round at Omega Dubai Ladies Masters

DUBAI, UAE (Dec. 8, 2016) – A former ETSU women’s golfer, Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia), is currently tied for fourth on Thursday after carding a 69 in the first round at the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters at the Emirates Golf Club.


Women's Basketball

ETSU hosts Vanderbilt Thursday for first time since 2008

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 7, 2016) - The second SEC opponent will visit Johnson City this season on Thursday as ETSU women’s basketball hosts Vanderbilt for the first time since 2008 on Dec.8 at 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Soccer

Three Bucs named to NSCAA All-South Region

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2016) – Three ETSU men’s soccer players were named to the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) Men’s All-South Region this week with Jonny Sutherland (Chester, U.K.) claiming the second team goalkeeper position and Serge Gomis (Dakar, Senegal) and Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) earning third team All-Region honors.


Women's Basketball

Tarter banks in game-winner for 56-55 win over Campbell

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (December 6, 2016) – Southern Conference Player of the Week Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) scored at least 20 points for the fourth straight game as she banked in the game-winning shot with two seconds left to give ETSU a thrilling 56-55 victory over Campbell on Tuesday night.


Women's Basketball

Tarter earns second straight SoCon Player of the Week award

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (December 6, 2016) – For the second straight week junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) earned Southern Conference Player of the Week honors as announced by the league office on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

Bucs seek road victory at Campbell Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 5, 2016) - ETSU women’s basketball will look to stay in the win column on Tuesday as the Buccaneers travel to Buies Creek, N.C. to square off with Campbell in a midweek showdown at 7:00 p.m. inside the Gore Arena/Pope Convocation Center.


Men's Basketball

Additional ticket info released for ETSU vs. UT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2016) – With the ETSU men’s basketball team set to host a historic matchup with the University of Tennessee on Dec. 22 inside Freedom Hall and demand for tickets high, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate released information Monday regarding tickets for students and their companions, as well as additional opportunities for those that have not yet secured seats.


Men's Basketball

Bucs off to best start since’90-’91, blast Limestone, 85-57

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2016) – It’s been 26 years since ETSU men’s basketball fans have seen a start like this.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball tops Davidson, 76-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 3, 2016) – It was the largest margin of victory this season for the ETSU women’s basketball team as three players scored in double figures to help the Buccaneers top Davidson, 76-56 on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bucs welcome Limestone to Freedom Hall Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will wrap up a short, two-game home stand on Sunday, as they host the Limestone College Saints inside Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 2 p.m.


Women's Basketball

ETSU set for Davidson on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 2, 2016) – Kicking off the month of December the ETSU women’s basketball team will host the Davidson Wildcats on Saturday, Dec.3 at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gymnasium.


Men's Basketball

Mosquera-Perea, Cromer lift Bucs past Lees-McRae, 85-80

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2016) – Senior post Hanner Mosquera-Perea (Istmina, Colombia) posted a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and fellow senior T.J. Cromer (Albany, Ga.) netted a team-high 20 points as the ETSU men’s basketball team rallied for an 85-80 win over Lees-McRae College Thursday night inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Basketball

Merriweather nominated for Allstate Good Works Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball senior guard A.J. Merriweather (Jackson) has been named as one of 278 nominees nationwide for the 2017 Allstate NABC Good Works Team®.


General News

ETSU men’s programs lead all-sports races in SoCon

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 1, 2016) – After the completion of the fall championship season, the defending Commissioner’s cup champion ETSU men’s athletic programs are leading the Southern Conference in all-sports races, and the ETSU women’s programs are seeking its first-ever Germann cup title as it currently sits in second place, which was announced this week by the league office.


Women's Basketball

Bucs battle but fall short at Austin Peay, 77-74

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (November 30, 2016) – Despite receiving a game-high 31 points from junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) the ETSU women’s basketball team fell to Austin Peay, 77-74 on Wednesday night inside the Dunn Center.


General News

ETSU athletics holds 16th annual “A Buccaneer Christmas”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics hosted Christmas early this year with the annual “A Buccaneer Christmas” event on Wednesday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back at home to host Lees-McRae Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2016) – After a successful trip to Sioux Falls, S.D., that resulted in a three-game sweep at the Sanford Pentagon Showcase, the ETSU men’s basketball team returns to Freedom Hall on Thursday night to face Lees-McRae College. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball travels to Austin Peay Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 29, 2016) – For the second time in four days the ETSU women’s basketball team hits the road as the Buccaneers head to Clarksville, Tenn. to square off with Austin Peay on Wednesday, Nov.30 at 6:15 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Cromer earns honor, Bucs recognized with Mid-Major Top 10 ranking

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2016) – The last week has been a good one for the ETSU men’s basketball team, as the Bucs won three straight games at the Samford Pentagon Showcase to improve to 5-1 on the season.


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

Watts reveals indoor track and field schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2016) – ETSU men’s and women’s track and field head coach George Watts announced Tuesday the 2016-17 indoor schedule, which includes hosting the Southern Conference Indoor Championships for the first time in 12 years.


Women's Basketball

Tianna Tarter named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (November 29, 2016) – Junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) has been named Southern Conference Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

Pair of Double-Doubles helps ETSU race past Murray State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 28, 2016) – Sophomore Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) and junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) each recorded double-doubles as the ETSU women’s basketball team raced past Murray State, 79-60 on Monday night inside Brooks Gym.


Football

Powers to play in FCS National Bowl

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2016) – ETSU safety Ryan Powers (Jupiter, Fla.) will represent the Buccaneers in the 2016 FCS National Bowl, which will be played this Sunday, Dec. 4 at Daytona Beach Stadium.


Women's Basketball

ETSU back in action Monday at home vs. Murray State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 27, 2016) – After dropping the last two games by a combined nine points the ETSU women’s basketball team looks to bounce back on Monday, Nov.29 as they host Murray State inside Brooks Gym. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

South Dakota Sweep! Bucs drop UC Irvine, 72-66

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 27, 2016) – It was not easy, but the ETSU men’s basketball team will return from South Dakota with a three-game sweep of the Sanford Pentagon Showcase.


Men's Basketball

Bucs lead wire-to-wire in win over S. Dakota State, 71-59

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 26, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team is really enjoying South Dakota.


Women's Basketball

Late rally falls short as Bucs fall to NKU, 62-56

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (November 26, 2016) – On Saturday afternoon the ETSU women’s basketball team scored 29 points in the second half including 16 in the fourth quarter but was unable to complete a comeback as the Buccaneers fell to Northern Kentucky, 62-56 inside BB&T Arena.


Men's Basketball

Second-half surge lifts Bucs past Milwaukee, 86-62

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 25, 2016) – The crowd inside the Sanford Pentagon witnessed a tale of two halves Friday night.


Women's Basketball

ETSU heads to Northern Kentucky on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 25, 2016) – After falling in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday the ETSU women’s basketball team looks to bounce back on Saturday as they travel to Highland Heights, Ky. to square off with Northern Kentucky at 1:00 p.m. inside BB&T Arena.


Men's Basketball

Bucs open play Friday in Sanford Pentagon Showcase

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 24, 2016) – After suffering their first loss of the season at defending Colonial Athletic Association champion UNC Wilmington, the ETSU men’s basketball team will be making its first appearance ever in the Sanford Pentagon Showcase this weekend, a three-game event held in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the Sanford Pentagon.


Women's Basketball

Bucs fall to App State, 71-68 on buzzer-beater

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 23, 2016) – On Wednesday night inside Brooks Gym the ETSU women’s basketball team fell 71-68 in heartbreaking fashion to Appalachian State as the Mountaineers banked in a game-winning three pointer from the top of the key as the clock hit zeros.


Softball

ETSU Softball lands six during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2016) – East Tennessee State University softball head coach Brad Irwin announced Tuesday that he and his staff have signed six Buccaneers to join the program in the fall of 2017.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball welcomes App State Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 22, 2016) – Concluding its three-game homestand the ETSU women’s basketball team welcomes former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State to Brooks Gym on Wednesday, Nov.23. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.


Football

Football places four on all-conference teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 22, 2016) – The ETSU football team had four Buccaneers earn all-conference honors as the Southern Conference announced its postseason award winners on Tuesday.


Volleyball

Milhorn named to SoCon All-Tournament Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 21, 2016) – After the conclusion of the Southern Conference Tournament Championship game on Monday, the all-tournament team was announced with junior Rylee Milhorn (Kingsport, Tenn.) earning the all-tournament recognition.


Football

Football wraps up season with final weekly press conference

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2016) – ETSU football wrapped up its 2016 season by holding its end of the year press luncheon on Monday inside the Ward Room from the MSHA Athletic Center.


Football

Jerman tabbed SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 21, 2016) – For the second time this season, ETSU sophomore kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) earned Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors as the league office announced its weekly award winners on Monday for games played on Nov. 19.


Baseball

Baseball inks seven during signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2016) – ETSU baseball head coach Tony Skole and his staff announced on Monday that seven future Buccaneers have signed their national letter of intent to join the Blue and Gold in the fall of 2017.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” “Impact Play of the Game” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Volleyball

Volleyball swept by Samford in SoCon Tournament Semifinals

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 20, 2016) – A record setting 2016 season came to an end for ETSU volleyball on Sunday afternoon as the Buccaneers for just the second time this season was swept by Samford in the Southern Conference Tournament Semifinals.


Men's Basketball

Bucs battle back but fall short at UNCW, 68-59

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2016) – A year ago, UNC Wilmington came to Johnson City and bested the Buccaneers by 21 points inside Freedom Hall. The Bucs made a better effort of it this season, but still came up short on the road against the defending Colonial Athletic Association champion.


Women's Basketball

ETSU forces 29 turnovers in 62-45 win over Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 20, 2016) – Forcing a season-high 29 turnovers the ETSU women’s basketball team led for nearly 36 minutes as the Buccaneers raced past Winthrop, 62-45 on Sunday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Football

Defense, Jerman’s kick lift Bucs past No. 18 Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2016) – The 2016 season ended like it began for the ETSU Buccaneers – with an impressive win.


Volleyball

ETSU drops Furman, 3-1 to advance in SoCon Tournament

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 19, 2016) – A season-high 15 blocks propelled the ETSU volleyball team to a 3-1 (25-18, 24-26, 25-21,26-24) victory over No.4 seed Furman in the Southern Conference Tournament Quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon inside the Pete Hanna Center.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU vs. Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2016) – The ETSU football team wraps up its 2016 season as the Bucs host No. 18 Samford Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Bucs host Winthrop on Sunday inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 19, 2016) – Fresh off breaking the home attendance record on Tuesday the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to Brooks Gym on Sunday, Nov.20 for a match-up with the Winthrop Eagles. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs hit the road Sunday to face UNC Wilmington

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team will put its perfect 2-0 start on the line Sunday, as the Buccaneers travel to face a challenge from the defending Colonial Athletic Association champion UNC Wilmington. Tip is set for 3 p.m. inside Trask Coliseum.


Volleyball

Volleyball heads to Birmingham for SoCon Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 18, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team heads to Birmingham, Ala. as the No.1 seed in the 2016 Southern Conference Tournament this weekend. The Bucs will face the winner of the tournament’s opening match between the No.8 seed Furman and the No.9 seed The Citadel on Saturday, Nov.19 at 3:30 p.m.


Football

ETSU hosts Samford Saturday in season finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2016) – After knocking off Kennesaw State 77 days ago in its season opener, the ETSU football team wraps up its 2016 season on Saturday as the Bucs host #18 Samford at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.


Men's Soccer

Historic season ends in NCAA Tournament as ETSU falls 1-0 at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Nov. 17, 2016) – In a tale of two halves, the ETSU men's soccer team dominated the second half, but the Bucs fell 1-0 to Virginia Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Blacksburg, Va.


Women's Basketball

Ezell signs three during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 17, 2016) – Fourth year head coach announced on Thursday the signings of Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.), Alayjah Sherer (Tupelo, Miss.) and Britney Snowden (Pensacola, Fla.) to National Letters of Intent to join the program for the 2017-18 season.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf lands two during signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2016) – ETSU men’s golf head coach Fred Warren announced Thursday that Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) and Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) have signed their national letter of intent to join the Buccaneers in the fall of 2017.


Football

Stinson named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – ETSU sophomore running back Jajuan Stinson (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, which was announced Wednesday by the league office.


Men's Soccer

ETSU opens NCAA Tournament play with trip to Virginia Tech on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2016) – In a season where the record books have been rewritten, the ETSU men’s soccer team looks to capitalize on being named an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Sets Attendance Record - Story told through Adobe Spark

6,072 fans packed the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on November 15 as a new all-time attendance record for ETSU Women’s Basketball was set when the Bucs hosted the Tennessee Lady Vols.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball makes visit to Southside Elementary

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2016) – Members of the ETSU baseball team made a trip to Southside Elementary on Tuesday to visit Mrs. Lindsay’s third grade class.


Volleyball

Allmon named SoCon Player of the Year; Three Bucs earn All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (November 16, 2016) – Senior Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) was named Southern Conference Player of the Year and the ETSU Volleyball team had three Buccaneers earn all-conference honors as the league office announced its postseason awards on Wednesday. Head coach Lindsey Devine was named SoCon Coach of the Year.


Women's Basketball

ETSU sets attendance record; falls to No.13 Tennessee, 83-58

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 15, 2016) – 6,072 fans packed the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on Tuesday night, a new all-time attendance record for ETSU Women’s Basketball as the Buccaneers fell to No.13 Tennessee, 83-58.


Volleyball

Volleyball lands three during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 15, 2016) – ETSU head coach Lindsey Devine and her staff announced the addition of Alex Sherles (Oak Ridge, Tenn.), Kalee Vanderhorst (Raleigh, N.C.) and Lexie Libs (Clarksville, Ind.) to the Bucs’2017 recruiting class.


Men's Basketball, Football

ETSU Homecoming Week – A story told through Adobe Spark

As ETSU wrapped up its successful Homecoming week last weekend, take a look back at the Bucs’ win over Fordham on the hardwood and win over Cumberland on the gridiron.


Men's Basketball

Bucs’ offense accurate in 107-78 win over UDM

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – Shooting 68.3 percent from the floor and outscoring Horizon League foe Detroit Mercy by 19 in the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team rolled to its second win of the season 107-78 Monday evening inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set to host No.13 Tennessee inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 14, 2016) – The ETSU women’s basketball team and the University of Tennessee are set to square off in Johnson City for the first time since 1981 on Tuesday night as the Bucs host the Lady Vols inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s season finale against Samford.


Men's Soccer

The Bucs are going dancing! Men’s Soccer earns first-ever at-large bid to NCAA Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – Eagerly awaiting to see if they received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, the Bucs learned their postseason fate on Monday.


Women's Basketball

Top 5 Things to Know for Bucs vs. Lady Vols

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – With the ETSU women’s basketball team set to host the Tennessee Lady Vols in a historic game Tuesday night at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released the following “Top 5 Things to Know” for fans heading into tomorrow night’s game.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces signing of Hodges to NLI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Monday that 6-foot-4 forward Bo Hodges (Nashville) from Maplewood High School has signed a national letter of intent to join the Buccaneers 2017-18 recruiting class.


Men's Golf, Volleyball

Bucs volunteer with Humane Society of Washington County Pet Adoption event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2016) – ETSU men’s golf head coach Fred Warren and junior volleyball standout Rylee Milhorn (Kingsport, Tenn.) spent time volunteering at the Washington County Humane Society’s National Adoption Weekend event on Sunday afternoon at PetSmart in Johnson City.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” “Impact Play of the Game” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Men's Basketball

Detroit Mercy up next for Bucs Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2016) – After an impressive debut in a 37-point win over Atlantic 10 Conference opponent Fordham on Friday night, the ETSU men’s basketball team will return to Freedom Hall on Monday evening to host Horizon League foe Detroit Mercy. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Men's Soccer

ETSU falls in penalty kicks in SoCon Championship to Mercer

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 12, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team fell on Saturday in penalty kicks, 4-1, to Mercer as the Bucs and Bears played to a scoreless tie in Greensboro, N.C. in the SoCon Tournament Championship.


Football

Bucs take Homecoming win 23-16 over Cumberland

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2016) – At first, it appeared that offense would determine the winner of Saturday’s matchup between ETSU’s football team and Cumberland University. In the end, it was the Buccaneers’ defense that made all the difference.


Volleyball

Volleyball captures SoCon Regular Season title with sweep of Mercer

MACON, Ga. (November 12, 2016) – The 2016-17 ETSU volleyball team is the Southern Conference regular season champions after sweeping the Mercer Bears (25-18, 25-23, 25-22) on Saturday afternoon inside Hawkins Arena.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU vs. Cumberland

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2016) – The ETSU football team returns home for the first time in three week as the Bucs host Cumberland Saturday afternoon. Kickoff for Homecoming is set for 1 p.m. at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Bucs bounce Fordham in season debut, 96-59

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2016) – Talk about a nice debut for the ETSU men’s basketball team.


Women's Basketball

ETSU pulls away late to defeat Butler, 68-59

INDIANAPOLIS (November 11, 2016) – In the last four minutes of the game the ETSU women’s basketball team outscored the Butler Bulldogs 17-9 en route to a 68-59 victory for their third straight season opening victory on Friday night inside historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.


Volleyball

Bucs complete season sweep of The Citadel

Charleston, S.C. (November 11, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team will at least earn a share of the Southern Conference regular season title after sweeping The Citadel (25-17, 25-19, 25-18) on Friday night inside McAlister Fieldhouse.


Football

Bucs welcome Cumberland on Homecoming Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2016) – Coming off a pair of road games, the ETSU football team returns to Kermit Tipton Stadium Saturday afternoon as the Bucs host Cumberland University on Homecoming. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.


Men's Soccer

ETSU preparing for SoCon Championship on Saturday versus Mercer

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 11, 2016) – For the second straight season, the ETSU men’s soccer team is preparing for the Southern Conference Championship set for Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. in hopes to claim its first-ever SoCon Tournament Title.


Men's Cross Country

ETSU concludes season at NCAA South Region Championships

TALLAHASSE, Fla. (November 11, 2016) – The NCAA South Region Championships marked the end of the season for the ETSU cross country program as both the men and women squared off with stiff regional competition on Friday morning.


Men's Soccer

Bucs shine in SoCon Tournament Semifinals with a 5-2 victory over UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 10, 2016) – For the second straight year, ETSU men's soccer upended UNCG in the SoCon Tournament Semifinals in 5-2 fashion as five different Buccaneers found the back of the net to advance to the SoCon Championship on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops set for season opener Friday vs. Fordham

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2016) – The wait will finally be over for ETSU men’s basketball fans on Friday night, as the 2016-17 regular season will open inside a newly-renovated Freedom Hall when the Buccaneers host Atlantic 10 Conference foe Fordham. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball travels to Butler for Season Opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 10, 2016) – The 2016-17 campaign begins on the road for ETSU women’s basketball as the Buccaneers travel to Big East opponent Butler on Friday, November 11 for their season opener.


Volleyball

ETSU wraps up regular season play this weekend on the road

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 10, 2016) – Heading into the final weekend of the regular season the ETSU Volleyball team looks to stay atop the Southern Conference standings as the Buccaneers hit the road to take on The Citadel on Friday, November 11 followed by Mercer on Saturday, November 12.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country heads to NCAA South Region Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 10, 2016) – Qualifying spots in the NCAA Cross Country Championships are on the line on Friday, November 11 as the ETSU cross country program heads to Tallahassee, Fla. for the NCAA South Region Championships.


Women's Basketball

Pioneers Cronan, Shelton visit with ETSU women’s team in preparation for Nov. 15 game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 9, 2016) – Former ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Janice Shelton and former University of Tennessee Women’s Athletic Director Joan Cronan met with ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell and her team Wednesday in preparation for the the Buccaneers Nov. 15 matchup with the Lady Vols inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center presented by Eastman.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer rested and ready for SoCon Semifinal match with UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2016) – Without having to play a match in over a week, the ETSU men’s soccer team is rested and ready to square off against UNCG in the Southern Conference Tournament Semifinals at UNCG Soccer Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m.


Football

ETSU football announces opponent for 2017 season opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2016) – When the East Tennessee State University football team opens its new, on-campus stadium next season, the Buccaneers now know the opponent and day they will be playing.


Volleyball

Volleyball goes undefeated at home; defeats Furman, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 8, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team recorded their 11th victory inside Brooks Gym this season with a four-set win over Furman (26-28, 25-12, 25-17, 25-17) on Tuesday night to finish undefeated at home for the first time in program history.


Softball

ETSU softball unveils 2017 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2016) – ETSU softball head coach Brad Irwin announced the Bucs’ 2017 schedule on Tuesday.


Men's Soccer

Bucs place nine on SoCon All-Conference Teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 8, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team received nine All-Conference honors including Coach of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and Freshman of the Year, which was announced by the league offices Tuesday.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Cumberland

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Homecoming game versus Cumberland.


Women's Tennis

Espana advances to quarterfinals; Markesini wins consolation bracket at 2016 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2016) – Marina Espana (Castellar Del Valles, Spain) won two matches in the main open singles, and Ioanna Markesini (Athens, Greece) won the consolation bracket at the 2016 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate this past weekend at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.


Volleyball

ETSU to face Furman Tuesday in home finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 7, 2016) – For the final time this season the ETSU volleyball team will compete inside Brooks Gym on Tuesday night as the Buccaneers host Furman on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. The match will be streamed on ESPN3.


Women's Basketball

Bucs defense leads the way in 84-39 win over Emory & Henry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 6, 2016) – It was a dominant defensive performance for the ETSU women’s basketball squad on Sunday afternoon in Brooks Gym as the Buccaneers held Emory& Henry to 30.4 percent shooting in an 84-39 victory.


Women's Soccer

ETSU falls to Samford in SoCon Championship, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 6, 2016) – A historic season by ETSU women’s soccer came to an end on Sunday afternoon in the Southern Conference Tournament Championship game as the Bucs fell to Samford, 2-1 inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Football

ETSU drops heartbreaker at Mercer, 21-13

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 5, 2016) – Despite taking a 13-7 lead into the fourth quarter, the ETSU football team couldn’t hang on as Mercer struck for 14 unanswered points to rally for a 21-13 win over the Buccaneers on Saturday evening at Five Star Stadium.


Women's Triathlon

Women’s triathlon posts Top 3 finish at nationals

NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 5, 2016) – Competing in its first-ever national championship, the ETSU women’s triathlon team posted a third-place team finish and had three competitors place in the Top 15 spots among NCAA sponsored teams Saturday in the Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships at the New Orleans Lakefront.


Men's Basketball

Fast-paced offense lifts Bucs past Mars Hill, 104-67

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2016) – Using a frenetic pace on offense to shoot 59 percent from the floor, dish out 20 assists and put four players in double figures, the ETSU men’s basketball surged in the second half and cruised to a 104-67 win over Mars Hill in exhibition basketball action Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer to face Samford in SoCon Championship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 5, 2016) – Off the heels of the program’s first Southern Conference Tournament semifinal victory over Mercer the ETSU women’s soccer team will play No.1 seed Samford in the SoCon Tournament Championship game on Sunday, Nov.6 at 1:00 p.m. inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 5, 2016) – The ETSU football team closes out its 2016 road schedule on Saturday afternoon as the Bucs take on Mercer at Five Star Stadium in Macon, Ga. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m., and the game will be televised live on Fox Sports Southeast.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball hosts Emory & Henry in Exhibition contest Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (November 4, 2016) – In their lone exhibition contest, the 2016-17 ETSU women’s basketball team hosts Emory & Henry on Sunday, November 6 at 4:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

Bucs advance to first-ever SoCon Championship with 3-1 win over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 4, 2016) – For the first time in school history the ETSU women’s soccer team is advancing to the Southern Conference Tournament Championship game after defeating Mercer, 3-1 on Friday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Bucs continue to roll, drop Samford 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2016) – The Brooks Gym magic continues as the ETSU volleyball team has won 19 straight sets at home after defeating Samford (25-18, 25-20, 25-19) on Friday night.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops set for exhibition Saturday against Mars Hill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2016) – Following a season that ended with 24 wins and a postseason tournament berth, the ETSU men’s basketball team begins a 2016-17 season that is ripe with anticipation on Saturday afternoon, as the Buccaneers host Mars Hill in an exhibition matchup at newly-renovated Freedom Hall. Tip is set for 4 p.m.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU Football at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 4, 2016) – The ETSU football team gears up for its final road trip of the season as the Buccaneers head to Macon, Ga., to take on Mercer Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at Five Star Stadium, and the game will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast.


Men's Basketball

ETSU men’s basketball hosts Holding Court event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2016) – A crowd of over 150 ETSU men’s basketball fans gathered inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on Thursday night to take part in the annual Holding Court event.


Women's Soccer

No.2 seed ETSU to face No.3 seed Mercer in SoCon Semifinals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 3, 2016) – Making their second appearance in school history to the Southern Conference Tournament Semifinals, the ETSU women’s soccer team is set to square off against No.3 seed Mercer on Friday, Nov.4 at 7:30 p.m. inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Volleyball welcomes Samford Friday for Senior Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 3, 2016) – Senior Night Festivities are on tap for the ETSU volleyball team as the Buccaneers host Samford on Friday, Nov.4 at 6:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Triathlon

Women’s triathlon to compete at nationals Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2016) – The ETSU women’s triathlon team will wrap up its first season on Saturday morning, as the Buccaneers will compete in the Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships at the New Orleans Lakefront.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Halftime promotions from Johnson City Honda unveiled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2016) – Following the success of last season’s Johnson City Honda “So You Think You Can Sing?” Challenge, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday two new, in-game competitions that will begin with the season openers for the Buccaneers’ men’s and women’s basketball programs later this month.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer receiving national attention

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2016) – As a team and individually, the ETSU men’s soccer program has received national attention this week after claiming its first-ever regular season Southern Conference title.


Men's Soccer

Ekern tabbed SoCon Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 2, 2016) – Junior Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named SoCon Men’s Soccer Player of the Month after his eight-goal performance in the month of October, as announced by the league on Wednesday.


Volleyball

Briana Allmon named SoCon Offensive Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (November 2, 2016) – On Wednesday the Southern Conference announced that ETSU volleyball’s Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) has been named Offensive Player of the Month for the month of October.


Men's Golf

Gradecki finishes tied for second at Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Nov. 1, 2016) – For the second time this fall season, ETSU’s Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) earned runner-up honors as the Buccaneer senior finished tied for second at the Princeville Makai Invitational, which wrapped up play on Tuesday from the Makai Golf Club.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball enjoys Holding Court: Pizza & Practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 1, 2016) – The best fans in the Southern Conference got the chance to enjoy free pizza and meet the 2016-17 ETSU women’s basketball team on Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym at Holding Court: Pizza & Practice presented by Johnson City Honda.


Women's Basketball

Eastman Celebrates Women in Athletics at Bucs vs. Lady Vols Game Nov. 15

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that Eastman has agreed to be the game sponsor for the Buccaneers’ women’s basketball game against the Tennessee Lady Vols on Nov. 15 at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Soccer

Ramalho claims national and conference honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2016) – Redshirt senior Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) claimed three honors this week as the forward recorded the game-tying and game-winning against Mercer to record ETSU’s first-ever regular season championship in Macon, Ga.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer places six on SoCon All-Conference teams

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (November 1, 2016) – The Southern Conference announced its postseason all-conference teams on Tuesday as six ETSU women’s soccer players earned All-SoCon recognition.


Men's Golf

Gradecki sits in second after 36 holes at Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Oct. 31, 2016) – ETSU’s Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) kept his run for a first collegiate tournament win intact, as the Buccaneer senior carded a 2-under 70 and sits in second place following Monday’s second round at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference road game at Mercer.


Football

Hunter tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 31, 2016) – ETSU junior defensive back Paul Hunter (Denton, Texas) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week as the league office announced its weekly honors on Monday.


Men's Golf

Gradecki fires a 65; holds first round lead at Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii. (Oct. 30, 2016) – ETSU senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) sits atop the leaderboard after first round play at the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational, as the Buccaneer leader posted his lowest collegiate round with a 7-under-par 65 on Sunday from the Makai Golf Club at Princeville.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Men's Soccer

ETSU wins first-ever regular season title with 3-2 comeback win at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 29, 2016) – In an unbelievable turn of events on Saturday, the ETSU men’s soccer team fought back and defeated Mercer 3-2 as Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) netted the game-tying and go-ahead goals to claim the first-ever regular season championship title in program history.


Women's Soccer

Bucs advance to SoCon Semi-Finals with 2-1 win over Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 29, 2016) – For the second time in school history the ETSU women’s soccer team advances to the Southern Conference Tournament Semi-Finals as the Buccaneers defeated Western Carolina, 2-1 on Saturday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

ETSU’s eight game win streak snapped at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (October 29, 2016) – The ETSU Volleyball team saw their eight game winning streak come to an end on Saturday as the Spartans of UNCG defeated the Bucs in four sets (25-17, 18-25, 17-25, 23-25) in Greensboro, N.C.


Men's Golf

ETSU wraps up fall season this week in Hawaii

KAUAI, Hawaii (Oct. 29, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team wraps up its fall season this week as the Bucs head to Hawaii to play in the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational, which begins Sunday at the Princeville Makai Golf Club.


Football

Bucs fall on the road to No. 5 Citadel, 45-10

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2016) – Despite showing signs of respectability throughout much of the first half, the ETSU football team could not overcome an early onslaught of scores and a second half offensive surge from No. 5 The Citadel, ultimately falling to one of the nation’s top Football Championship Subdivision teams 45-10 Saturday afternoon at Johnson Hagood Stadium.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU records a pair of third place finishes at SoCon XC Championships

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 29, 2016) – On Saturday morning at Camp Jordan Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., the ETSU cross country program recorded a pair of third place finishes at the 2016 Southern Conference Cross Country Championships.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2016) – The ETSU football team opens its stretch of back-to-back road games on Saturday as the Bucs take on No. 5 The Citadel at 2 p.m., Johnson Hagood Stadium.


Volleyball

Bucs down Wofford, 3-0 to earn eighth straight victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 28, 2016) – It was a battle between ETSU volleyball and Wofford on Friday night inside Brooks Gym as the Buccaneers were able to come away with the 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-19) victory for their eighth straight win.


Women's Soccer

ETSU set to host Western Carolina in SoCon Quarterfinal

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 28, 2016) – The 2016 Southern Conference Tournament begins for the No.2 seed ETSU Women’s Soccer team as the Buccaneers host No.7 seeded Western Carolina on Saturday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Football

ETSU heads to Charleston to take on No. 5 The Citadel on Saturday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2016) – For the second time this month, the ETSU football team will face a team ranked in the top-five of the FCS Top-25 Poll, as the Buccaneers travel to Charleston to take on No. 5 The Citadel on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Johnson Hagood Stadium.


Men's Soccer

Bucs have eyes set on first-ever regular season championship title at Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team will conclude its regular season in a winner-take-all match at Mercer on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country heads to SoCon Championships Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 28, 2016) – The ETSU cross country program prepares for their biggest meet of the season as the Bucs head to the Southern Conference Championships on Saturday, October 29 at Camp Jordan Arena, hosted by the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.


Volleyball

Volleyball hosts Wofford Friday, head to UNCG Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 27, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team will look to continue its winning ways this weekend as the Buccaneers look to remain perfect at home and extend their season-long seven game winning streak with a pair of conference matches.


Men's Golf

ETSU grad, McIlroy's caddie: ‘A tsunami just hit my bank account’

J.P. Fitzgerald didn’t hit a shot on the PGA Tour this year, yet his bank account sure looks like he did.


Women's Basketball

Bridges, Tarter named Preseason All-SoCon; ETSU picked fourth

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 27, 2016) – On Thursday the Southern Conference announced its 2016-17 preseason all-conference teams with senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) representing ETSU. The Bucs were picked to finish fourth by the league’s head coaches and media.


Football

Bucs & Books: ETSU Football, Harold McCormick partner for Family Reading Night

Coming off a 38-7 victory last week over West Virginia Wesleyan, East Tennessee State University’s football program and Harold McCormick Elementary School were able to push across the goal line for another win – of sorts.


Men's Basketball

Bucs tabbed second; Cromer, Mosquera-Perea named preseason All-SoCon

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 26, 2016) – The ETSU men’s basketball team was picked to finish a close second behind Chattanooga in both the preseason coaches and media polls released Wednesday by the Southern Conference.


Men's Soccer

ETSU celebrates senior day with 1-0 shutout and bye into the semifinals of the SoCon Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2016) – Backed by a goal in the 31st minute by freshman defender Joe Pickering (East Sussex, England) on senior night, the ETSU men’s soccer team went on to shutout UNCG at home 1-0 on Tuesday for its eighth shutout of the year and clinched a bye into the semifinals of the SoCon Tournament.


Women's Golf

Kedlaya and Loy finish top-20 as Bucs conclude fall schedule

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 25, 2016) – The ETSU women’s golf team finished tenth with a team total 908 (307-294-307) after matching its first round score of 19-over 307 in the final round at the Palmetto Intercollegiate on Tuesday at the Turtle Point Golf Course.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Holding Court events next up for ETSU basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2016) – Following a memorable Bluenanza ’16 presented by Johnson City Honda on Monday evening, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics reminds ETSU basketball fans that there is still more exciting preseason fun scheduled for next week.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Storify: A look back at Bluenanza '16

On Monday night inside historic Brooks Gym, the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams held the annual Bluenanza hoops celebration presented by Johnson City Honda with ticket giveaways, shooting contests and two made half-court shots for FREE tuition.


Women's Soccer

LeaAnn Cutshall named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 25, 2016) – The Southern Conference announced on Tuesday that sophomore goalkeeper LeaAnn Cutshall (Johnson City, Tenn.) was named SoCon Player of the Week for the week of Oct.17-23.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Preseason Practice Report

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2016) - The ETSU women's basketball season is drawing near as the Buccaneers Sports Network talked with senior guard Adriane Vaughan (Midlothian, Va.) on the excitement of the upcoming season along with the expectations for herself heading into her senior year.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU hoops teams welcome fans to Bluenanza ’16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2016) – A raucous gathering of ETSU Buccaneer fans welcomed the 2016-17 basketball season Monday night, as both the men’s and women’s programs hosted the annual Bluenanza hoops celebration inside historic Brooks Gym.


Women's Golf

Loy moves ETSU into top-10 after second round at the Palmetto Intercollegiate

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 24, 2016) – Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) rebounded after day one at the Palmetto Intercollegiate with a 2-under 70 outing on Monday to move the ETSU women’s golf team into the top-10 at the Turtle Point Golf Course.


Men's Soccer

Bucs host final home match of the season versus UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2016) – In its final home match of the 2016 season, the ETSU men’s soccer team looks to remain undefeated at home and to pick up its tenth win of the season on Tuesday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium versus UNCG.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference game at No. 5 The Citadel.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Bluenanza to tipoff season tonight inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball programs will host the annual preseason hoops celebration Bluenanza presented by Johnson City Honda on tonight at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Golf

Kedlaya leads Bucs after round one at the Palmetto Intercollegiate

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Oct. 23, 2016) – Ankita Kedlaya (Bangalore, India) led the ETSU women’s golf team in the first round at the Palmetto Intercollegiate on Sunday in Kiawah Island, S.C.


Men's Golf

Bucs conclude play at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 23, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team concluded play at the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate on Sunday from the Lakeside Course.


Women's Soccer

ETSU earns No.2 seed in SoCon Tourney with win over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 23, 2016) – In the regular season finale on Sunday, the ETSU women’s soccer team picked up the program’s first victory over Furman, 2-0 to clinch the No.2 seed in the 2016 Southern Conference Tournament.


Men's Soccer

Bucs remain undefeated at home as ETSU draws 0-0 with Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2016) – Even out-shooting the opposition 16-8, the ETSU men’s soccer team played to a scoreless tie with Furman at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday night.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU wraps up day three at ITA Regional Championship

MURFREESBORO & KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s tennis teams wrapped up its third day at the ITA Regional Championship on Saturday at regional sites Middle Tennessee State University and University of Tennessee.


Women's Golf

Women’s golf ready for Palmetto Intercollegiate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2016) – For its final tournament of the fall season, the ETSU women’s golf team will head to Kiawah Island, S.C. to participate in the three-day Palmetto Intercollegiate starting on Sunday, Oct. 23.


Men's Golf

ETSU wraps up second round play at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 22, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up second round play at the prestigious Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate on Saturday afternoon.


Volleyball

Defense leads the way as ETSU rolls past The Citadel, 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 22, 2016) – Once again the ETSU Volleyball team was able to defeat an opponent in three sets as the Buccaneers won 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 25-16) over The Citadel on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

Bucs remain perfect at home; tame Terriers, 4-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 21, 2016) – ETSU women’s soccer for the fourth time in the last six seasons clinched double-digit victories on the season as the Buccaneers defeated Wofford, 4-0 on Friday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Bucs conclude day two at ITA Regional Championship

MURFREESBORO & KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s tennis teams finished its second day at the ITA Regional Championship on Friday at regional sites Middle Tennessee State University and University of Tennessee.


Volleyball

Bucs record 11th sweep of the season Friday over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2016) – For two weeks in a row, ETSU senior outside hitter Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) has been named the Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week. She showed again Friday night that she is worthy of the recognition.


Men's Golf

Reichert guides Bucs on day one at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 21, 2016) – Playing in one of the toughest fields on the college golf circuit, ETSU freshman Ben Reichert (East Amherst, N.Y.) got off to a strong start as he sits in the top-10 after round one of the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate, which got underway Friday at both the Lakeside and Creekside Courses.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer hosts Furman on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2016) – For the first time in the head coach Bo Oshoniyi era, the ETSU men’s soccer team can reach ten wins on Saturday, which hasn’t been accomplished since 2013. The Bucs will welcome Furman to Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. in hopes to achieve their first ten-win season in three years.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush announces the Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game Awards.


Football

Bucs roll past West Virginia Wesleyan, 38-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2016) – That’s more like it.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. West Virginia Wesleyan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2016) – The ETSU football team hosts West Virginia Wesleyan in a non-conference game Thursday night at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.


Men's Golf

Bucs open play at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate on Friday

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 20, 2016) – Coming off a fifth-place showing at last weekend’s Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men’s golf team looks to carry that momentum into the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate, which begins play Friday morning at both the Lakeside and Creekside Courses.


Volleyball

ETSU begins homestand with Mercer and The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 20, 2016) – ETSU volleyball has captured five straight wins and looks to remain undefeated at home this weekend as the Buccaneers host Mercer on Friday, Oct.21 at 7:00 p.m. and The Citadel on Saturday, Oct.22 at 2:00 p.m.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer concludes regular season at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 20, 2016) – This weekend marks the end of the regular season for the ETSU women’s soccer team as they host Wofford on Friday, Oct.21 at 7:00 p.m. followed by Furman on Sunday, Oct.23 at 2:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Preseason Week No. 3 Practice Report

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2016) -- Three weeks into full preseason practice, the Buccaneer Sports Network caught up with head coach Steve Forbes, as well as players David Burrell and Desonta Bradford to talk about the team's progression.


Football

Bucs host West Virginia Wesleyan in “Blue Out” game Thursday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2016) – The ETSU football team steps out of Southern Conference play on Thursday night as the Bucs host West Virginia Wesleyan at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and fans are encouraged to wear Blue for the “Blue Out” game.


Men's Soccer

Multi-goal performances by Pickering and Ekern propels Bucs to 5-1 win

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 18, 2016) – With multi-goal and multi-assist performances at Patchin Field on Tuesday afternoon by the Bucs, the ETSU men’s soccer team defeated VMI 5-1 after out-shooting the opposition 28-6 while putting 14 shots on goal.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU hoops teams meet the media; release promos

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams held a special publicity event on Tuesday, as members of the Tri-Cities media converged on 50fifty Sports Tavern in Johnson City to talk with the Buccaneers’ coaches and players.


Men's Soccer

Ekern garners SoCon Player of the Week honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 18, 2016) – ETSU men’s soccer player Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) garnered his first Southern Conference Player of the Week honor for his two-goal performance against VMI and Wofford last week, which was announced by league office Tuesday.


Football

Bucs' 1996 playoff team to be honored Thursday

As the ETSU football program prepares to take on West Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. inside Kermit Tipton Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will also use the occasion to recognize one of the great teams in Buccaneer history, a group that is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of what was a magical season in Southern Conference play.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – West Virginia Wesleyan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs gear up for their home non-conference game versus West Virginia Wesleyan on Thursday night at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Men's Soccer

ETSU looks to extend win streak at VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team is currently on a season long three-game winning streak and looks to extend that streak on Tuesday with a Southern Conference road matchup at VMI. Match is set for 4 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Forbes makes USA Today list of “coaches on the rise”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2016) – ETSU head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes was recently named to USA Today’s list of 10 coaches on the rise heading into the 2016-17 season. Below is an excerpt from the story by Jon Rothstein and a link to the entire list:


Volleyball

Allmon earns SoCon Offensive Player of the Week honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 17, 2016) – For the second straight week senior outside hitter Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) has been named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week by the league office.


Women's Soccer

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Isabel Hodgson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Heart beating fast, all eyes on you as your performance takes center stage. For ETSU women’s soccer defender Isabel Hodgson being center stage and in the spotlight is nothing new for her both on and off the field.


Men's Golf

Gradecki finishes runner up at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2016)Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) capped off his final Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate with a remarkable finish.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer drops 3-0 decision at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 16 2016) – For just the second time this season the ETSU women’s soccer team was held scoreless as the Buccaneers fell to Samford, 3-0 on Sunday afternoon inside Samford Track & Soccer Stadium.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Men's Soccer

Bucs remain perfect at home in 2-1 victory over Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2016) – With a 2-1 comeback victory over Wofford at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday night, the ETSU men’s soccer team jumped into first place in the SoCon standings after netting a pair of goals by Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil).


Volleyball

Volleyball picks up four-set victory at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (October 15, 2016) – For the fifth straight game the ETSU volleyball team came away victorious as the Buccaneers defeated Western Carolina (25-22, 25-16, 23-25, 25-12) inside the Ramsey Center on Saturday night.


Men's Golf

ETSU moves into third at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2016) – Led by the strong play of senior Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) and freshman Ben Reichert (East Amherst, N.Y.), the ETSU men’s golf team moved into third place following second round play at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate on Saturday afternoon at Blackthorn Club.


Football

Bucs unable to stop Furman offensive surge, 52-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2016) – The Furman Paladins scored on their first eight possessions of the game and collected 511 yards in total offense on their way to a 52-7 win over the ETSU Buccaneers Saturday afternoon in Southern Conference football action at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. FURMAN

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2016) – The ETSU football team gears up for a pair of home games beginning Saturday afternoon when the Bucs host Furman at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Preseason Practice Report

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2016) - Preseason practice is in full swing for the ETSU women's basketball team and the Buccaneers Sports Network caught up with head coach Brittney Ezell to talk about how practice has been going for the Bucs.


Men's Tennis

Biosca upends No. 20 Redlicki in Oracle ITA Masters

MALIBU, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2016) – Senior David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) upended No. 20 Martin Redlicki of UCLA on Friday in three sets in Malibu, Calif.


Women's Soccer

Bucs rally late to earn 2-2 draw at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 14, 2016) – On Friday night at Finley Field in Chattanooga, the ETSU women’s soccer team rallied in the second half, scoring two goals to earn a 2-2 draw versus Chattanooga.


Volleyball

Bucs extend win streak with sweep at Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2016) – Fresh off its three-set win over Chattanooga on Wednesday, the ETSU volleyball team remained red-hot, as the Bucs cruised to their fourth straight win after sweeping Wofford in straight sets on Friday night inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country wraps up exciting day at VertCross Invite

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (October 14, 2016) – The ETSU cross country program had a tremendous showing at the VertCross Invitational on Friday night as the men’s team finished third while the women’s team finished ninth.


Men's Golf

Bucs off to strong start at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team needed a little jolt and sophomore Geuntae Kim (Daegu, South Korea) provided it.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer seeks revenge on Saturday at home versus Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team lost at Wofford earlier this year but looks to seek revenge against the Terriers and preserve its perfect 5-0 home record at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU Football vs. Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2016) – The ETSU football team is back in action this Saturday as the Bucs host Furman at 12 p.m. from Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Baseball

Bucs host annual MLB Scout Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2016) – The ETSU baseball team hosted its annual Scout Day on Monday where eligible Buccaneer players showcased their talents in front of MLB scouts at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Soccer

ETSU embarks on final road trip of the regular season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 13, 2016) – ETSU women’s soccer is set to hit the road for the final time this season as the Bucs square off against Chattanooga on Friday followed by at Samford on Sunday.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Bucs set to compete at VertCross Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 13, 2016) – Its been 13 days since the ETSU cross country program has competed as the Buccaneers head to Kernersville, N.C. to race in the HPU Vert Cross Country Invitational on Friday, October 14.


Men's Golf

ETSU to host 19th annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team hosts the 19th annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, which begins Friday morning at the Blackthorn Club in Jonesborough.


Volleyball

ETSU volleyball dominates in 3-0 win over Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2016) – The Chattanooga volleyball team entered Brooks Gym Wednesday evening atop the Southern Conference standings. They left tied with the ETSU Buccaneers.


Men's Golf

Power makes PGA TOUR debut at this weekend’s Safeway Open

NAPA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2016) – The last several months have been a whirlwind for former ETSU men’s golf standout Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland).


Men's Soccer

ETSU shuts out sixth opponent in 3-0 win over VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team shutout its sixth opponent of the year en route to a 3-0 win over VMI on Tuesday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Bucs continue SoCon play with three matches this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 11, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team continues Southern Conference action this week with three matches. The Bucs will host rival Chattanooga (Oct.12) at 6:00 p.m. before hitting the road for a pair at Wofford (Oct.14) and at Western Carolina (Oct.15).


Football

ETSU announces Youth Day promotion for Saturday’s football game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold a Youth Day promotion for this Saturday’s football game versus Furman.


Baseball

Skole names Zach Lucas assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2016) – ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Tuesday that Zach Lucas has been named the Buccaneers’ new assistant coach for this upcoming 2017 season.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference versus Furman.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer hosts VMI on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team will return home to face VMI on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Summers-Taylor Stadium with kickoff at 7 p.m.


Volleyball

Briana Allmon named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 10, 2016) – Senior outside hitter Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) has been named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday by the league office.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer celebrates Senior Day with 3-0 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 9, 2016) – On a brisk Sunday afternoon on Senior Day the ETSU women’s soccer team recorded their sixth shutout of the season as they defeated VMI, 3-0 inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game,” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Men's Soccer

Ekern’s hat trick leads ETSU to dramatic 4-3 win in overtime

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2016) – In wet and rainy conditions on Saturday, Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) led the ETSU men’s soccer team to a dramatic 4-3 win in double overtime after scoring a hat trick in the 102nd minute in Greensboro, N.C.


Football

Offensive struggles, penalties sink Bucs at VMI, 37-7

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 8, 2016) – The ETSU football team’s recent offensive struggles continued and untimely penalties also cost the Buccaneers Saturday afternoon at VMI, as the Keydets raced to an early first-half lead and ultimately won 37-7 at Foster Stadium.


Volleyball

ETSU earns three-set victory over UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 8, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team remained perfect at home on Saturday as the Buccaneers defeated UNC-Greensboro, 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-21) inside Brooks Gym.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 8, 2016) – The ETSU football team looks to snap its two-game skid as the Bucs head to Lexington, Va., for a Southern Conference game at VMI on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m., at Foster stadium.


Women's Soccer

Cutshall, Goldoni lead Bucs to 1-0 victory over UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 7, 2016) – The ETSU women’s soccer team pitched their fifth shutout of the season to remain perfect at home as ETSU defeated UNCG, 1-0 on Friday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Allmon’s career night helps lift Bucs past Western Carolina, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2016) – Senior Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) finished with a career-high 28 kills, while junior Rylee Milhorn (Kingsport, Tenn.) collected her 20th career double-double (14 kills/16 digs) as ETSU volleyball outlasted Western Carolina, 3-2 (22-25, 25-23, 29-27, 21-25, 15-8), on Friday night inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Tennis

Biosca’s run ends in Round of 32 at ITA Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 7, 2016) – Senior David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) was able to advance to the Round of 32 on Friday but was swept by top-10 ranked Florian Lakat to end his run at the ITA All-American Championships.


Men's Basketball

Men’s basketball preseason preparations underway

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2016) – In his first season as head coach of the ETSU men’s basketball program, Steve Forbes wasted little time reinvigorating the Buccaneers’ program with an energetic style of play, an engaging approach with the fan base, and plenty of success on the court.


Men's Soccer

Bucs ready for UNCG on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team looks to extend its unbeaten streak on Saturday, Oct. 8 against the Spartans at UNCG Soccer Stadium at 7 p.m.


Football

Bucs travel to VMI on Saturday

LEXINGTON, Va. (Oct. 7, 2016) – The ETSU football team returns to action this Saturday as the Bucs head to Lexington, Va., for a Southern Conference road game at VMI. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. at Foster Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Biosca advances in Main Draw of ITA Men’s All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 6, 2016) – David Biosca (Sant Fruitos de Bage, Spain) swept Mitch Stewart of Washington on Wednesday to advance to the second round of the main draw of the ITA All-American Championship.


Volleyball

Volleyball set to host a pair of SoCon matches this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 6, 2016) – Returning home for the first time since Aug.27, the ETSU volleyball team will host a pair of SoCon matches this weekend beginning on Friday, Oct.7 as the Bucs take on Western Carolina at 7:00 p.m.


Baseball

Blue rallies past Gold to clinch World Series title

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2016) – Junior outfielder Aaron Maher (Brentwood, Tenn.) went 3-for-5 with four RBI and freshman catcher Jackson Greer (Knoxville, Tenn.) drove in the game-winning run with a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth en route to lifting the Blue Team to an 11-10 series-clinching win over Gold on Wednesday night in the ETSU Blue-Gold World Series from Thomas Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer earns NSCAA Team Academic Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 6, 2016) – On Thursday the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced its 2015-16 College Team Academic Award Winners with the ETSU women’s soccer team receiving recognition for their work in the classroom during the 2015-16 academic year.


Women's Soccer

ETSU hosts UNCG, VMI in first SoCon homestand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 6, 2016) – The ETSU women’s soccer team returns home this weekend for a pair of Southern Conference matchups hosting UNC-Greensboro on Friday and VMI on Sunday.


Men's Basketball

A sneak peek look inside ETSU practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2016) -- As the ETSU men's basketball team continues with preseason workouts, take a sneak peek inside practice with this video courtesy of the Buccaneer Sports Network.


Men's Soccer

Sutherland earns September SoCon Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 5, 2016) – For the third time this season, ETSU men’s soccer goalkeeper Jonny Sutherland (Chester, U.K.) has been recognized by the Southern Conference. This time he earned September SoCon Player of the Month, which was announced by the league office Wednesday.


Volleyball

AJ Lux named SoCon Offensive Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 5, 2016) – The Southern Conference announced on Wednesday that sophomore AJ Lux (Shelbyville, Ind.) has been named SoCon Offensive Player of the Month for September.


Men's Golf

Meronk makes professional debut this weekend at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

SCOTLAND (Oct. 4, 2016) – One chapter ends and a new one begins for former ETSU men’s golf All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland).


Men's Soccer

Bucs nipped in Spartanburg 1-0 by Terriers

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2016) – After holding opponents scoreless in the last 704:47 minutes in regulation, the ETSU men’s soccer team surrendered a goal in the 56th minute that allowed Wofford to sneak out a 1-0 win on Tuesday at Snyder Field.


Women's Golf

Loy finishes second individually; ETSU places seventh at Johnie Imes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2016) – Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) finished tied for 2nd in the final round of the Johnie Imes Invitational on Tuesday as the ETSU women’s golf team placed 7th in the final day of the tournament.


Women's Golf

Garner to appear on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2016) – ETSU women’s golf assistant coach Chloe Garner is scheduled to appear on the Golf Channel’s Morning Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 5 between 7-9 a.m.


Men's Golf

Power looking forward to start of PGA Tour career

Seamus Power has taken giant leaps as a professional golfer in the past few years, and the former East Tennessee State University star has learned how slim the margin between success and failure is on the fairways and greens.


Baseball

Blue Team takes 2-1 lead in Blue/Gold World Series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2016) – Despite dropping the opening game of the Blue/Gold World series last Thursday, the Blue Team fought back by winning games two and three of the Fall Classic to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series over the weekend at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Soccer

Sutherland claims second SoCon Player of the Week award

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2016) – For the second time in three weeks, ETSU men’s soccer goalkeeper Jonny Sutherland (Chester, U.K.) was named SoCon Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 26-Oct. 2, which was announced by the league office Tuesday.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference road game at VMI.


Women's Golf

Loy leads pack at Johnie Imes Invitational

COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2016) – For the first time in her ETSU career, sophomore Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) is leading the pack after the first two rounds at the Johnie Imes Invitational on Monday in Columbia, Mo.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball officially begins preseason practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 3, 2016) – With the season a little over a month away, the ETSU women’s basketball team officially kicked off preseason practice inside Brooks Gym on Monday night.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer travels to Wofford on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2016) – Starting SoCon play undefeated, the ETSU men’s soccer team looks to carry its success as it travels to Spartanburg, S.C. on Tuesday, Oct. 4 to square off against Wofford at 7 p.m. at Snyder Field.


Women's Triathlon

Bucs finish fourth at East Regional Sunday in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 2, 2016) – The ETSU women’s triathlon team competed in the East Regional Qualifier Sunday afternoon in Greensboro, N.C. The Bucs finished fourth at the event with senior McKenzie Killian (Bluff City, Tenn.) posting the best finish for the Bucs coming in 11th with a time of 1:13:33.7.


Men's Tennis

Herrera falls in Pre-Qualifying Round of 64 at ITA Men’s All-American Championships

TULSA, Okla. & PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2016) – Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) forced two victories yesterday to open the pre-qualifying rounds at the 2016 ITA Men’s All-American Championships but fell in three sets on Sunday in the Round of 64 to No. 9 Chi-Shan Jao.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game,” and “Show Team Players of the Week” awards.


Men's Golf

Reichert posts top-10 finish at Macdonald Cup

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Oct. 2, 2016) – After pacing the ETSU men’s golf team in his collegiate debut three weeks ago in North Carolina, freshman Ben Reichert (East Amherst, N.Y.) picked up right where he left off this weekend in Connecticut.


Women's Golf

Bucs prepared for Johnie Imes Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2016) – With two consecutive top-10 finishes, the ETSU women’s golf team will look to continue that streak at the Johnie Imes Invitational from Oct. 3-4 in Columbia, Mo.


Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

ETSU concludes day one at ITA Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2016) – Robert Herrera (Barcelona, Spain) paced the ETSU men’s tennis team at the ITA Men’s All-American Championships as he advanced to the Round of 64, and Marina Espana (Castellar Del Valles, Spain) was the lone Buccaneers women’s tennis player to play on Saturday.


Men's Soccer

Woodfin, Gomis leads ETSU to shutout win over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2016) – In just its third win in the last 12 head-to-head matchups, the ETSU men’s soccer team shutout Mercer 2-0 at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday night for its fifth shutout in the previous seven games this season.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU wraps up competition at Greater Louisville Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 1, 2016) – The ETSU cross country program faced stiff competition on Saturday at the Greater Louisville Classic on Saturday going up against national and regional ranked competition.


Football

No. 3 Chattanooga bests Bucs, 37-7

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2016) – The last time ETSU’s football team played Chattanooga, the Buccaneers won by a school record 61 points back in 2003. Unfortunately, the result was not as favorable thirteen years later.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. CHATTANOOGA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2016) – The ETSU football team is back in action Saturday afternoon as the Bucs host No. 3 Chattanooga at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.


Women's Triathlon

Women’s Triathlon preps for the East Regional

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2016) – The ETSU women’s triathlon team will compete in the East Regional Qualifier Sunday morning in Greensboro, N.C. This will be the third competition that the Bucs have taken part in their inaugural season.


Women's Soccer

Goldoni's game-winning goal lifts ETSU past Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (September 30, 2016) – Two goals in the second half along with a game-winning goal by sophomore Eleonora Goldoni (Ferrara, Italy) in the 83rd minute gave ETSU women’s soccer a 3-2 victory over Western Carolina on Friday night in Cullowhee, N.C.


Volleyball

ETSU falls to Chattanooga in four

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2016) – Despite a 21-kill, 15-dig performance from senior Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas), the ETSU volleyball team dropped a four-set decision to Chattanooga Friday evening at Maclellan Gym (26-28, 25-23, 25-21, 25-20). The loss moves ETSU’s record to 9-6 overall and 1-2 in Southern Conference action.


Men's Golf

Bucs head to Connecticut for this weekend's Macdonald Cup

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Sept. 30, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team returns to action this weekend as the Bucs head to Connecticut to play in the Macdonald Cup, which begins Saturday morning at The Course at Yale.


Football

Bucs set to host No. 3 Chattanooga Saturday at Kermit Tipton Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2016) – After playing a pair of road games and a game at Bristol Motor Speedway, the ETSU football team is set to make its season debut at Kermit Tipton Stadium Saturday afternoon as the Bucs host No. 3 Chattanooga. Kickoff is set for noon.


Men's Soccer

ETSU opens home conference schedule Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2016) – After tying with Furman to open SoCon play, the ETSU men’s soccer team will return to Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. to face off against Mercer in the first SoCon home match of the season.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country back in action Saturday in Louisville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 30, 2016) – The ETSU cross country program will be back in action on Saturday as they head to Louisville, Ky. to take part in the Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic at Tom Sawyer Park.


Volleyball

Bucs close out three-match road swing Friday at Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2016) - The ETSU volleyball team will close out a three-match road swing to begin conference play Friday evening as it takes on in-state rival Chattanooga. First serve is slated for 6 p.m. from Maclellan Gym.


Baseball

Gold rallies past Blue in opener of Fall Classic, 6-5

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2016) – Four different pitchers combined for 10 strikeouts, while junior catcher Hagen Owenby (Knoxville, Tenn.) belted a deep home run to straightaway center as the Gold Team rallied past by Blue, 6-5, in game one of the Blue/Gold World Series on Wednesday at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Bucs end road trip Friday at Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 29, 2016) – The Buccaneers season-long four-game road trip comes to an end on Friday as the ETSU women’s soccer team heads to Cullowhee, N.C. to go up against the Catamounts of Western Carolina.


Football

Top 5 Things to Know: ETSU vs. Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2016) – As the ETSU football team prepares to take on No. 3 Chattanooga this Saturday at Kermit Tipton Stadium, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to remind fans of five important “things to know” as they plan for their game day experience.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer achieves highest RPI ranking in program history

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2016) – Since the inception of the program in 2008, the ETSU men’s soccer team achieved its highest rating percentage index (RPI) as the Bucs ranked 35th in the latest poll announced Wednesday by the NCAA.


Men's Golf

ETSU alumni Mike Hulbert recalls Ryder Cup experience

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2016) – As the best golfers in the United States and Europe prepare for the Ryder Cup later this week at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., one former ETSU men’s golfer has a unique understanding and perspective of what it means to participate in one of the world’s great golfing traditions.


Men's Soccer

Bucs and Paladins play to scoreless draw to open conference play

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 27, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team continues to shutout opponents as it held No. 25 Furman to a 0-0 tie to open Southern Conference play on Tuesday night at Stone Stadium.


Men's Cross Country

Men’s Cross Country ranked 15th in USTFCCCA South Region

NEW ORLEANS (September 27, 2016) – For the second time this fall season the ETSU men’s cross country team is ranked 15th in the USTFCCCA South Region.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up to host third-ranked Chattanooga this Saturday at Kermit Tipton Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer opens conference play Tuesday against No. 18 Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2016) – To open its Southern Conference play, the ETSU men’s soccer team will travel to Greenville, S.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 to face the 2015 SoCon Tournament winners Furman at Stone Stadium at 7 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Bucs close out the Southern Intercollegiate Sunday

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 25, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team wrapped up its opening competition of its fall season Sunday at the Southern Intercollegiate. The Bucs collectively posted a record of 5-4, including a 3-1 record of singles play.


Women's Golf

Czudkova and Loy shoot low; ETSU finishes top-10 at Lady Paladin

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 25, 2016) – On the final day of the 2016 Lady Paladin Invitational, Dominika Czudkova (Cesky Tesin, Czech Republic) and Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) recorded team lows, and the ETSU women’s golf team moved into the top-10 after shooting its best round in Greenville, S.C. on Sunday.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer falls on the road at Mercer, 3-2

MACON, Ga. (September 25, 2016) – Despite recording two second half goals and nearly doubling the shots of the Mercer Bears, the ETSU women’s soccer team was unable to record the victory as they fell 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.


Football

ETSU Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” and the “Scout Team Player of the Week” awards.


Volleyball

Defense leads ETSU to five-set victory over Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 24, 2016) – A day after dropping a five-set match in its conference opener to Furman, the ETSU volleyball team rebounded to win a five-set tilt at Samford Saturday evening (25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 21-25, 15-9). The win is the first for the Bucs in the SoCon as well as the first 3-2 victory for the team since last season’s conference tournament.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis turns in an undefeated day in Athens

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 24, 2016) – In total, the ETSU men’s tennis team competed in nine matches Saturday on day two of the Southern Intercollegiate. The Bucs turned in the best performance they could as they won all nine contests and every member of the team that competed was a part of at least one victory.


Women's Golf

Loy leads ETSU with career day in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2016) – Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) shot a career-best 6-under 66 and moved into the top-10 individually, while ETSU women's golf improved five spots at the Lady Paladin Invitational on Saturday.


Men's Golf

Meronk finishes tied for third at World Amateur Team Championships

RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO (Sept. 24, 2016) – Former ETSU All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) shot a 2-under 69 in the final round of the World Amateur Team Championships on Saturday en route to finishing tied for third at 12-under-par 274 (66-69-70-69) in the four day, 72-hole tournament from the Iberostar Playa Paraiso and Mayakoba El Camaleon Golf Clubs in Riviera Maya, Mexico.


Football

ETSU falls at Wofford, 31-0

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2016) – After posting a pair of comeback wins in its first two games this season, the ETSU football team was unable to follow suit for a third consecutive time. Wofford scored touchdowns on its first two possessions of the game and limited the Bucs to 76 total yards on offense as the Terriers defeated ETSU, 31-0, on Saturday afternoon at Gibbs Stadium.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU at WOFFORD

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2016) – The ETSU football team looks to remain undefeated as the Bucs gear up for their first Southern Conference road game Saturday afternoon at Wofford. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m., at Gibbs Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Este paces ETSU in first day of Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 23, 2016) – Freshman Miguel Este (Caracas, Venezuela) paced the ETSU men’s tennis team in its opening day of competition of the fall season Friday in Athens, Ga. The freshman from Caracas, Venezuela picked up a pair of singles victories to become the lone Buc to reach a round of 16 at the Southern Intercollegiate.


Volleyball

Volleyball opens SoCon play with a 3-2 loss at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 23, 2016) – Despite winning two of the first three sets in its conference-opening match at Furman Friday evening, the ETSU volleyball team fell to the Paladins by a score of 3-2 (25-27, 25-18, 17-25, 30-28, 15-11). The loss moves ETSU’s record to 8-5, while Furman improves to 5-8 with the victory.


Women's Golf

Bucs end first day at Lady Paladin Invitational

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Sept. 23, 2016) – After day one at the 2016 Lady Paladin Invitational, the ETSU women’s golf team sits in 17th with senior Linda Dobele (Ogre, Latvia) leading the way with a 2-over 74 on Friday.


Men's Golf

Meronk in third after 54 holes at World Amateur Team Championships

RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO (Sept. 23, 2016) – Former ETSU All-American Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) carded a 2-under 70 on Friday and sits in third place after 54-holes at the World Amateur Team Championships from the Iberostar Playa Paraiso and Mayakoba El Camaleon Golf Clubs in Riviera Maya, Mexico.


Women's Soccer

Bucs cruise to 4-1 victory in SoCon opener over The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (September 23, 2016) – In their Southern Conference opener on Friday, the ETSU women’s soccer team cruised to a 4-1 victory over The Citadel extending their winning streak to three.


Football

PREVIEW: ETSU Football at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 22, 2016) – After recording a pair of firsts in its first two wins of the season, the ETSU football team will look to check off another one off the list this Saturday as the Bucs head to Wofford. Kickoff is set for 1:34 p.m., at Gibbs Stadium.


Men's Golf

Meronk, Gradecki have Poland among leaders at World Amateur Team Championships

RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO (Sept. 22, 2016) – Thanks to the strong play by Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) and Mateusz Gradecki (Oborniki Slaskie, Poland) the Buccaneer duo has Team Poland among the leaders at the midway point of the World Amateur Championships from the Iberostar Playa Paraiso and Mayakoba El Camaleon Golf Clubs in Riviera Maya, Mexico.


Women's Golf

ETSU travels to Greenville for Lady Paladin Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2016) – Coming off a top-5 finish at the Red Raider Invitational, the ETSU women’s golf team will head to SoCon rival Furman for the three-day 2016 Lady Paladin Invitational starting on Friday, Sept. 23.


Football

Bucs to participate in COACH TO CURE MD this weekend at Wofford

WACO, Texas – For the ninth year in a row, college football coaches nationwide will join together in support of the Coach To Cure MD program, which will be held during games of Saturday, September 24, 2016. The annual effort has raised more than $1.2 million dollars to battle Duchenne muscular dystrophy.


Volleyball

Bucs open SoCon play at Furman and Samford this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2016) - The ETSU volleyball team will lift the lid on its SoCon schedule this weekend with a pair of road matches. ETSU will open the weekend with a match at Furman before traveling to Alabama for the second time in as many weeks to take Samford on Saturday. First serve for the matches are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis opens fall season this weekend in Georgia

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2016) – The ETSU men’s tennis team will kick off its fall season this weekend at the Southern Intercollegiate. This marks the 49th season of the tournament, which will include 170 singles players, 81 doubles pairs and 32 different schools competing this weekend in Athens, Ga.


Women's Soccer

ETSU opens up SoCon play with two road contests

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.(September 22, 2016) – Southern Conference play will begin on the road for the ETSU women’s soccer team as they head to Charleston, S.C. for their SoCon opener at The Citadel on Friday, Sept. 23.


Men's Soccer

Bucs force overtime with Kentucky but falter in 1-0 loss

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team took its third team of the season to overtime on Wednesday night as the Bucs fell in double overtime 1-0 to Kentucky at The Bell.


Men's Golf

Meronk holds share of lead after round one at World Amateur Team Championships

RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO (Sept. 21, 2016)Adrian Meronk (Wroclaw, Poland) got Poland off to a strong start at the World Amateur Team Championships on Wednesday, as the former ETSU men’s golf All-American fired a 6-under-par 66 and is tied for the individual lead after first round play from the Iberostar Playa Paraiso and Mayakoba El Camaleon Golf Clubs.


Men's Cross Country

Bradtmueller named SoCon Cross Country Runner of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (September 21, 2016) – The Southern Conference announced on Wednesday that freshman Adam Bradtmueller (Sarasota, Fla.) of men’s cross country has been named SoCon Cross Country Runner of the Week as voted on by the league’s coaches.


Men's Soccer

Sutherland earns national and SoCon honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2016) – With a pair of shutouts against top-ranked North Carolina and UNC Asheville, ETSU goalkeeper Jonny Sutherland (Chester, U.K) landed on the TopDrawerSoccer.com National Team of the Week and earned the SoCon Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 12-18.


Men's Soccer

Bucs conclude non-conference schedule at No. 20 Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2016) – Winning three of the previous four matches 1-0, ETSU men’s soccer looks to continue its success against No. 20 Kentucky at The Bell on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.


Football

Bucs receive votes in STATS FCS Top 25 Poll

CHICAGO (Sept. 19, 2016) – After posting wins in its first two games of the season, the ETSU football team has caught the attention of voting members in the STATS FCS Top 25 Poll.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2016) – ETSU football held its weekly football press conference on Monday as the Bucs are gearing up for this weekend’s Southern Conference road game at Wofford.


Football

Food City Bucs at Bristol -- A story told with Adobe Spark

Following football's historic win in front of record-setting crowd of 13,863 fans last Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway, the ETSU Photography Department took a look back at Gameday at The Last Great Colosseum.


Men's Basketball

Forbes releases 2016-17 men’s basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2016) – Head coach Steve Forbes and the ETSU men’s basketball team released its 2016-17 schedule on Monday, a slate highlighted by a December home game with the University of Tennessee, four opponents that won conference championships a year ago, and a trip to the three-game Sanford Pentagon Classic in Sioux Fall, S.D., in November.


General News

50fifty Sports Tavern to host weekly radio coaches show

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 19, 2016) – Beginning Tuesday night at 6 p.m., the weekly ETSU Radio Coaches Show will have a new home at 50fifty Sports Tavern in Johnson City.


Men's Soccer

Clack placed on National Team of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2016) – After his performance against top-ranked North Carolina on Tuesday and UNC Asheville on Sunday, ETSU junior defender Chase Clack (Memphis, Tenn.) was placed on the College Soccer News Team of the Week, which was announced on Monday.


Football

Herink named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 19, 2016) – After setting career highs in passing yards, touchdowns and completions in Saturday’s win over Western Carolina, ETSU sophomore quarterback Austin Herink (Cleveland, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, as the league office announced its weekly awards on Monday.


Men's Soccer

Bucs shutout second straight opponent in 1-0 win over UNC Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2016) – Junior defender Chase Clack (Memphis, Tenn.) scored the game-winning goal on Sunday night for ETSU men’s soccer as it defeated UNC Asheville 1-0 at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Football

Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game,” “Impact Play of the Game” and “Scout Team Players of the Week” awards.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer records first road victory on Sunday, 7-0

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (September 18, 2016) – Scoring six goals in the second half was the difference as the ETSU women’s soccer team clinched their first road victory of the season, 7-0 over South Carolina State on Sunday afternoon.


Women's Triathlon

Killian paces ETSU Sunday at Anchor Splash Triathlon

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2016) – Senior McKenzie Killian (Bluff City, Tenn.) came in first place at Sunday’s Anchor Splash Triathlon in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Killian was not the only Buc to finish in the top five as teammate Sarah Zimmer (Farragut, Tenn.) notched a fourth place finish.


Football

STORIFY: A LOOK BACK AT ETSU'S HISTORIC WIN AT BMS

Playing in front of an ETSU single-game record crowd of 13,863, the Buccaneer football team rallied from an 18-point second quarter deficit to defeat Western Carolina, 34-31, in their Southern Conference opener on Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway.


Football

Bucs race past Western Carolina at BMS, 34-31

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2016) – For the ETSU football team, simply playing in a historic game wasn’t enough. The Buccaneers wanted to win it ... and they did.


Volleyball

Bucs pick up a 3-0 sweep over Georgia Southern

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Sept. 17, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team wrapped up the Crimson-White Tournament with a 3-0 sweep over Georgia Southern Saturday afternoon (25-18, 25-16, 32-30). The victory closes out the non-conference slate for ETSU as it finishes that portion of its schedule with an 8-4 record.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. WESTERN CAROLINA

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2016) – After much anticipation, it’s time for ETSU and Western Carolina to racing.


Football

ETSU, Western Carolina to rekindle SoCon rivalry Saturday in Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2016) – 4,684 days.


Women's Soccer

Strong first half lifts ETSU to 3-1 victory over Alabama A&M

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 16, 2016) – With a 3-1 victory over Alabama A&M on Friday night the ETSU women’s soccer team improved their record to 4-0 inside Summers-Taylor stadium, the best start at home since 2014.


Volleyball

Bucs gain a split in first day of Crimson-White Tournament

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Sept. 16, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team opened the Crimson-White Tournament with a 1-1 record Friday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. ETSU began the day with a 3-0 win over Presbyterian (25-17, 25-16, 25-18) before falling to Alabama in a competitive contest, 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-17, 25-18).


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country records strong showing at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (September 16 2016) – At the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational on Friday afternoon the ETSU cross country program recorded a pair of strong showings as the men’s team finished fourth while the women’s team finished fifth.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer returns to Summers-Taylor on Sunday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2016) – Coming off the biggest win in ETSU men’s soccer history, the Bucs will return home to face I-26 foe UNC Asheville at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 18 with kickoff set for 7 p.m.


Football

Football holds practice at Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2016) – In preparation for Saturday’s Food City Bucs at Bristol game, the ETSU football team held Thursday’s practice at Bristol Motor Speedway.


Women's Soccer

Bucs conclude non-conference play this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 15, 2016) – ETSU women’s soccer concludes non-conference play with a pair of games this weekend beginning on Friday, September 16 when the Bucs host Alabama A&M at 7:00 p.m. ETSU finishes off non-conference play on Sunday, September 18 at South Carolina State.


Volleyball

Bucs close out non-conference play in Tuscaloosa this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2016) - The ETSU volleyball team will close out the non-conference portion of its schedule this weekend with three matches at the Crimson-White Tournament in Tuscaloosa, Ala.


Football

ETSU, Western Carolina To Go Racing Saturday

It is doubtful East Tennessee State quarterback Austin Herink has ever heard this over the public address system ...


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Cross Country prepares for Virginia Tech Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept.15, 2016) – For the fifth straight year the ETSU cross country program will head to Blacksburg, Va. for one of the nation’s top cross country meets, the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational.


Football

Sigma Phi Epsilon to run game ball to Bristol Motor Speedway

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2016) – Eighteen miles separate East Tennessee State University from Bristol Motor Speedway.


Football

Bristol Motor Speedway unveils trophy for Food City “Bucs at Bristol” game

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2016) – More football is set to be played inside the Last Great Colosseum.


Men's Soccer

Ekern’s Golden Goal helps ETSU take down No. 1 UNC

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Sept. 13, 2016) – Down goes number one! Fletcher Ekern’s (Knoxville, Tenn.) golden goal in the 92nd minute helped guide ETSU men’s soccer to its biggest win in program history, as the Buccaneers defeated the top-ranked North Carolina, 1-0, in overtime on Tuesday at Fetzer Field.


Women's Golf

Women’s Golf cracks top five at Red Raider Invitational

LUBBOCK, TX. (Sept. 13, 2016) – Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) finished in the top-10, and the ETSU women’s golf cracked the top-5 after shooting 12-over 300 in the third round at the Red Raider Invitational on Tuesday.


Women's Soccer

Georgia Allen set to play for England U20 squad

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 13, 2016) – Freshman Georgia Allen (Suffolk, England) will head to Los Angeles to join the England Women’s U20 squad as they take part in the 2016 U-20 Women’s NTC Invitational.


Men's Tennis

Biosca comes in at No. 47 in ITA Preseason Rankings

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Sept. 13, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) came in at No. 47 in the Oracle/ITA Preseason National Singles Rankings on Tuesday. It marks the third straight season that Biosca opens the season in national rankings as he was ranked No. 97 two years ago and No. 88 entering last season.


Football

Five things to know for Food City Bucs at Bristol

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2016) – In preparation for Saturday’s Food City Bucs at Bristol matchup between ETSU and Western Carolina at Bristol Motor Speedway, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is providing game day information to help fans enjoy this special event as Buccaneer football makes its historic return to the Southern Conference.


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

Track & Field announces 2016 team award winners

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 13, 2016) – On Tuesday director of track and field/cross country George Watts and the ETSU track and field program announced its 2016 team awards as selected by the ETSU coaching staff after taking both indoor and outdoor results into consideration.


Women's Golf

Bucs conclude day one at Red Raider Invitational

LUBBOCK, TX. (Sept. 12, 2016) – After two rounds at the first day at the Red Raider Invitational, the ETSU women’s golf team sits in seventh place with Loy Hee Ying (Baru, Kulaijaya, Malaysia) leading the way tied for 14th individually on Monday.


Football

Football weekly press conference - Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2016) – Coming off its open week, the ETSU football team returned to game week on Monday.


Football

FOOD CITY SERVING UP MORE FOOTBALL IN BRISTOL

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2016) – One heaping helping of football is not enough for Northeast Tennessee, so a longtime regional advocate is about to serve up seconds.


Men's Soccer

Bucs continue road trip with No. 1 UNC

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2016) – For the second game in a row, the ETSU men’s soccer team will face a ranked team – No. 1 University of North Carolina – in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 with kickoff set for 7 p.m.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer draws with Tennessee Tech, 1-1

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (September 11, 2016) – The ETSU women’s soccer team will have to wait a little longer to clinch their first road victory of the season as they came away with a 1-1 draw against Tennessee Tech on Sunday night.


Women's Golf

Women’s golf ready for Red Raider Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2016) – The ETSU women’s golf team will travel for its first tournament of the season at the Red Raider Invitational with 36 holes on Sept. 12 and 18 holes on Sept. 13 at the Rawls Course in Lubbock, TX.


Men's Golf

Reichert leads Bucs at Rod Myers Invitational

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 11, 2016) – Playing in his first collegiate tournament, freshman Ben Reichert (East Amherst, N.Y.) led the ETSU men’s golf team as he finished tied for 18th at the Rod Myers Invitational, which concluded Sunday afternoon at the Duke University Golf Club.


Volleyball

Bucs swept by Tulane in final day of Clemson Classic

CLEMSON, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team closed out the Clemson Classic with a 3-0 loss to Tulane Saturday evening at Jervey Gym (25-19, 25-22, 25-23). With the loss, the Bucs’ record moves to 6-3 this season, while the Green Wave improve to 6-3 with the victory.


Men's Golf

Bucs wrap up day one at Rod Myers Invitational

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up day one of the Rod Myers Invitational on Saturday as the Buccaneers sit in eighth-place as second round play was suspended due to darkness from the Duke University Golf Club.


Men's Soccer

Bucs lose 1-0 heartbreaker in overtime to No. 22 West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (Sept. 9, 2016) – Despite firing seven shots in the second half, the ETSU men’s soccer team fell to No. 22 West Virginia in overtime in Morgantown, W. Va. after the Mountaineers scored the golden goal in the 100th minute off a free kick.


Volleyball

ETSU battles but falls twice in five sets Friday

CLEMSON, S.C. (Sept. 9, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team played in a pair of highly competitive matches Friday in the opening day of the Clemson Classic but it ended up on the losing side of both contests against Clemson (25-18, 25-17, 26-28, 16-25, 15-13) and North Dakota (25-16, 27-29, 19-25, 25-20, 15-10) by identical 3-2 final scores.


Football

Student ticket allotment distributed for “Bucs at Bristol” game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2016) – The East Tennessee State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that its student ticket allotment for next Saturday’s football game at Bristol Motor Speedway has been fully distributed.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf opens fall season this weekend at Rod Myers Invitational

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2016) – The ETSU men’s golf team opens its 2016 fall season this weekend as the Bucs head to Durham, N.C., for the Rod Myers Invitational.


Women's Soccer

ETSU set for Sunday showdown with Tennessee Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 9, 2016) – On Sunday, the ETSU women’s soccer team looks to claim their first road victory of the season as they head to Cookeville, Tenn. to take on the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech.


Volleyball

Bucs prepare for the Clemson Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2016) - The ETSU volleyball team will travel to Clemson, S.C. to compete in the Clemson Classic this weekend. ETSU will open the Classic with matchups against Clemson (1:30 p.m.) and North Dakota (4:30 p.m.) on Friday before wrapping up the weekend with a 7 p.m. match against Tulane Saturday.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer travels to No. 22 West Virginia on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team will take its two-game win streak to Morgantown, W.Va. to take on No. 22 West Virginia at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. The Bucs are 5-3-3 all-time against ranked opponents with their most recent victory over No. 15 Kentucky last season.


Women's Soccer

Goldoni records two goals as Bucs blank Winthrop, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, TENN.(September 6, 2016) – For the first time since 2004 the ETSU women’s soccer team has started the season 3-0 at home with three shutouts as they defeated Winthrop, 2-0 on Wednesday night inside Summers-Taylor Stadium.


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

Buc Update Central - Episode I

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2016) – The Buccaneer Sports Network released its first episode of “Buc Update Central” on Wednesday.


Women's Cross Country

Watts adds Catherine Layne to XC / T&F staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 7, 2016) – Director of Cross Country / Track & Field George Watts announced on Wednesday the addition of assistant coach Catherine Layne to the cross country and track and field staff.


Men's Tennis

Zaatini adds Miguel Este for the 2016-17 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2016) – ETSU Head Men’s Tennis Coach Yaser Zaatini announced the signing of Miguel Este (Caracas, Venezuela) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Este is the first addition to the 2016-17 recruiting class for ETSU.


Football

Bucs named STATS FCS Team of the Week

CHICAGO (Sept. 6, 2016) – Coming off its thrilling 20-17 double-overtime win at Kennesaw State last Saturday night, the ETSU football team earned STATS FCS Team of the Week honors, which was released on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

72-day Countdown: Bucs vs. Lady Vols example of Title IX at work

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2016) – In 72 days, thousands of women’s basketball fans will pour onto the campus of East Tennessee State University to watch the Buccaneers take on the University of Tennessee Lady Vols in Johnson City for the first time since 1981.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer set to host Winthrop on Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn..(September 6, 2016) – After enduring a three-game road trip the ETSU women's soccer team returns home to Summers-Taylor Stadium on Wednesday, Sept.6 to host the Winthrop Eagles at 7:00 p.m.


Football

Weigel tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Week by College Sports Madness

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2016) – Following a double-digit tackle performance in last weekend’s season-opening win at Kennesaw State, sophomore linebacker Dylan Weigel (Pickerington, Ohio) was tabbed Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week via College Sports Madness on Tuesday.


Men's Soccer

Woodfin claims SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 6, 2016) – After scoring five points with two goals and an assist in two victories this week, ETSU men’s soccer player Cameron Woodfin (Old Hickory, Tenn.) claimed SoCon Player of the Week honors, which was announced by the league office on Tuesday.


Volleyball

Massey named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 5, 2016) – ETSU volleyball player Kaela Massey (Brentwood, Tenn.) was named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week Monday by the league office. It is the second straight week that an ETSU player has been honored by the SoCon with the first being Rylee Milhorn (Kingsport, Tenn.) (Offensive Player of the Week).


Women's Triathlon

Women’s Triathlon notches a pair of top 10 finishes in first-ever competition

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (Sept. 5, 2016) – The ETSU women’s triathlon team competed in its first-ever race Monday morning in Naperville, Ill. at the Central Regional Qualifier. Out of 27 athletes that competed, the Bucs had a pair of top 10 finishes.


Football

Jerman named SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 5, 2016) – ETSU sophomore kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, as the league office released its weekly football honors on Monday for games played from Sept. 1-3.


Football

Football announces Bowman Jewelers Player of the Game awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2016) – Following each game during the 2016 college football season, ETSU head coach Carl Torbush will announce the Bowman Jewelers Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Game, along with the “Effort Play of the Game” and the “Impact Play of the Game” awards.


Women's Soccer

Marshall outlasts ETSU, 3-0

HUNTINGTON, W.V. (September 4, 2016) – The ETSU women’s soccer team played in its final game of a three-game road trip on Sunday falling to Marshall, 3-0 inside Veterans Soccer Complex.


Football

STORIFY: A Look Back at ETSU's win at Kennesaw State

Take a look back at ETSU's season-opening 20-17 double overtime win at Kennesaw State on Saturday night at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga.


Women's Triathlon

ETSU Women’s Triathlon set to participate in first ever meet Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2016) – The ETSU women’s triathlon team will compete in its first ever meet Monday in Naperville, Ill. The Bucs will be one of several teams competing in the meet, which will include 800-meter swim, followed by a 20-kilometer bike ride and concluding with a 5-kilometer run.


Football

Bucs enjoy dramatic double overtime win over KSU in season opener

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2016) – What a difference a year can make.


Volleyball

Bucs move to 6-0 with victories over USC Upstate and Liberty

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Sept. 3, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team continued its stellar play Saturday as it picked up two more victories over USC Upstate (3-1) and Liberty (3-0) to wrap up the Liberty Invitational. With the pair of wins, the Bucs have not only won back-to-back tournament championships but they have also tied a program record for the best six-match start to any season in program history (6-0).


Men's Soccer

Woodfin’s game-winner gives Bucs 1-0 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2016) – Cameron Woodfin’s (Old Hickory, Tenn.) game-winning goal and the Buccaneers’ solid defense gave the ETSU men’s soccer team a 1-0 shutout over Appalachian State at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday night for its first shutout of the season and its first win over the Mountaineers since 2010.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. KENNESAW STATE

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2016) – The ETSU football team kicks off its 2016 season on Saturday night at Kennesaw State. Kickoff is slated for 7:07 p.m., at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.Below are the game day links (notes, video, audio, stats) for today’s game.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU records top five finishes at Covered Bridge Open

BOONE, N.C. (September 2 2016) – In the first cross country meet of the season both the men and women ETSU cross country teams recorded top five finishes at the Covered Bridge Open in Boone, N.C. on Friday.


Volleyball

Bucs roll past Hampton, 3-0, to remain undefeated

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Sept. 2, 2016) – Led by a career-day from sophomore AJ Lux (Shelbyville, Ind.) , the ETSU volleyball team picked up its fourth straight victory to begin the season as it swept Hampton, 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-16) Friday in Lynchburg, Virginia. With the win, the Bucs improve to 4-0 for just the third time in program history and the first since the 1987 season.


Football

Bucs open season Saturday night at Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 2, 2016) – The ETSU football team is set to open its 2016 season Saturday as the Buccaneers get a rematch with Kennesaw State.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer suffers 4-3 setback at Davidson

DAVIDSON, N.C. (September 1, 2016) – Despite a career night from sophomore Irina Brutsch (Zurich, Switzerland) the ETSU women’s soccer team suffered a 4-3 loss on the road at Davidson on Thursday night.


Volleyball

Bucs set to compete in the Liberty Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 1, 2016) - The ETSU volleyball team will hit the road for the first time this season as it travels to Lynchburg, Va. to compete in the Liberty Invitational this weekend. The Bucs (3-0) will begin the tournament with a matchup with Hampton at 4:30 p.m. Friday before closing out the tournament with matches against USC Upstate (10 a.m.) and Liberty (7 p.m.) on Saturday.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

SoCon releases XC Coaches’ Poll as season starts Friday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (September 1, 2016) – On the eve of the beginning of the 2016 campaign the Southern Conference announced its preseason coaches’ poll with the men selected to finish second while the women were predicted to finish fourth.


Men's Soccer

Bucs’ offense explodes in 4-2 win over George Mason

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2016) – After a two hour and 45 minute lightning delay, the ETSU men’s soccer team scored two goals in each half en route to a 4-2 win over George Mason on Wednesday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Bucs travel to Davidson and Marshall this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 31, 2016) – It will be the final two games of their brief three-game road trip as the ETSU women’s soccer team heads to Davidson, N.C. and Huntington, W.V. to square off against Davidson and Marshall this weekend.


Women's Triathlon

ETSU has started a new Women’s Triathlon program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — There is a new sports program at ETSU involving swimming, biking and running.


Men's Golf

Hard work starts now for Seamus Power

Seamus Power might have officially clinched his PGA Tour card in Oregon on Sunday night but the West Waterford star was in no mood for setting off any fireworks just yet.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer opens home schedule with George Mason and Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team looks to rebound as it hosts the first two home matches of the season against George Mason (Aug. 31) and Appalachian State (Sept. 3) at Summers-Taylor Stadium. Kick off for both games are set for 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces addition of Obi-Rapu

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Monday that the Buccaneers’ have added transfer Kanayo Obi-Rapu (Greensboro, N.C.) to the team’s roster.


Football

ETSU Football releases two-deep for Kennesaw State game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2015) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush released ETSU’s depth chart to the media during Monday’s press luncheon.


Men's Tennis

Biosca invited to take part in the ITA Masters

SKILLMAN, N.J. (Aug. 30, 2016) – ETSU men’s tennis player David Biosca (Sant Fruitos De Bage, Spain) has been invited to compete in the Oracle/ITA Masters event in Malibu, California on Oct. 13-16. Biosca was one of just 32 players in the nation invited to participate in this event.


Football

Buccaneer Sports Network releases football coverage plans

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2016) – The Buccaneer Sports Network announced Tuesday its plans for both radio, television and web streaming coverage for the upcoming football season.


Men's Cross Country

Men’s Cross Country ranked 15th in USTFCCCA Regional Rankings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 30, 2016) – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced its preseason cross country regional rankings on Tuesday with the ETSU men’s cross country program ranking 15th in the south region.


Men's Golf

Power earns PGA TOUR card

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Former ETSU men’s golfer Seamus Power earned his PGA TOUR card for the 2016-17 season.


Football

Football Weekly Press Conference – Kennesaw State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Game week is finally here for the ETSU football team.


Volleyball

Milhorn named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (August 29, 2016) – ETSU volleyball player Rylee Milhorn (Kingsport, Tenn.) was named the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week Monday by the league office. It marks the first time in her collegiate career that Milhorn has earned a player of the week award.


Football

ETSU football single game tickets on sale now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that single game tickets for the Buccaneers’ 2016 football season are now available for purchase.


Women's Soccer

ETSU rallies late but falls on the road to Tennessee, 3-2

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (August 28, 2016) – Sophomore Eleonora Goldoni (Ferrara, Italy) recorded her first collegiate multi-goal game as the ETSU women’s soccer team battled in the second half but fell on the road to Tennessee, 3-2 on Sunday night.


Volleyball

Bucs remain unbeaten with wins over Troy and USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 27, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team picked up two more 3-0 sweeps on day two of the DoubleTree Hotel Buccaneer Challenge Saturday afternoon at Brooks Gym. The pair of victories, which were over Troy and USC Upstate, not only captured the tournament championship for the Bucs but it also gave them their first 3-0 start since 2012.


Men's Soccer

Bucs fall to High Point in season opener

HIGH POINT, N.C. (Aug. 26, 2016) –John Lucchesi (Johnson City, Tenn.) scored his first collegiate goal, but the ETSU men’s soccer team fell in its season opener 5-1 to High Point University on Friday at Vert Stadium.


Volleyball

Bucs cruise to a season-opening sweep over Austin Peay

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 26, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team started the 2016 season about as well as a team can Friday evening as it swept Austin Peay by a 3-0 (25-19, 25-10, 25-16) score at Brooks Gym. With the win over the Governors, the Bucs have now won two of their last three season openers.


Men's Basketball

Merriweather takes part in mission trip to Belize

Making his way through the relentless heat that blankets the Central American country of Belize every August, A.J. Merriweather and his travel party approached the doors of an orphanage.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer heads to Tennessee for first road contest Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 26, 2016) – On Sunday the ETSU women’s soccer team will travel to Knoxville, Tenn. for their first road contest of the 2016 campaign against the University of Tennessee. The match is set for 6:00 p.m.


Football

ETSU Football wraps up scrimmage Thursday night at Kermit Tipton Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 25, 2016) – The ETSU football team held its third and final scrimmage of fall camp on Thursday night at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Volleyball

Bucs open 2016 season with three matches at Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 25, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team will open its 2016 season this weekend as it hosts the DoubleTree Hotel Buccaneer Challenge at Brooks Gym. In addition to ETSU, Austin Peay, USC Upstate and Troy will also compete in the tournament. The complete tournament schedule can be found on the Tournament Central page HERE.


Men's Soccer

Season opener preview versus High Point

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 25, 2016) – The ETSU men’s soccer team will open its 2016 regular season with a road game at High Point University on Aug. 26 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Vert Stadium.


Football

ETSU football season tickets are in the mail

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2016) – ETSU football season tickets have been printed, stuffed and dropped in the mail.


Football

ETSU football to hold Fan Appreciation Night Thursday at Kermit Tipton Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2016) – The ETSU football team will hold its third and final scrimmage of the preseason on Thursday night at 7 p.m., at Kermit Tipton Stadium.


Football

Lott named to Senior Bowl Watch List

MOBILE, Ala. (Aug. 24, 2016) – East Tennessee State University defensive back Tavian Lott (D’Lo, Miss.) was named to the Senior Bowl Watch List, which was released by the committee on Tuesday.


Women's Soccer

Koren's goal lifts ETSU to shutout victory over Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 23, 2016) – The ETSU women's soccer team posted yet another shutout victory on Tuesday night inside Summers-Taylor stadium defeating the Radford Highlanders, 1-0.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces departure of Johnson

JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 22, 2016) – ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Monday that redshirt freshman Shemar Johnson (Columbus, Miss.) is no longer with the team.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball releases 2016-17 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 22, 2016) – ETSU women’s basketball and fourth year head coach Brittney Ezell released the team’s 2016-17 schedule on Monday, an impressive slate that includes 15 home games and features visits from Old Dominion, Vanderbilt and the University of Tennessee.


General News

No. 1: Football Returns to ETSU and Bucs pick up first win over Warner

As the 2016-17 season approaches, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has been looking back at the Top 10 moments of the 2015-16 season as we prepare to make even more Buccaneer memories this year. Today, we conclude our list with the No. 1 moment of last season.


Volleyball

Volleyball to hold Blue/Gold scrimmage Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 21, 2016) – The ETSU volleyball team will be hosting its annual Blue/Gold scrimmage Monday evening in Brooks Gym. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with the scrimmage beginning at 5:30 p.m.


Men's Soccer

Four second half goals lead ETSU to 6-0 shutout

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 20, 2016) – Five Buccaneers scored in their final exhibition match of the preseason en route to a 6-0 shutout of Milligan College at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Saturday night.


Football

ETSU Football completes second fall camp scrimmage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 20, 2016) – The ETSU football team held its second scrimmage of fall camp inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on Saturday morning


Women's Soccer

Elliott earns career shutout record as Bucs win 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 19, 2016) – For the third straight year the ETSU women’s soccer team came away with a regular season opening night victory as they defeated USC Upstate, 1-0 inside Summers-Taylor stadium on Friday night.


Football

ETSU Football Fall Camp Headquarters

This is the official headquarters for ETSU football's fall camp. Follow what's going on as the Buccaneers prep for the 2016 season. This page will be updated each day with coach/player interviews, highlights, social media coverage and news coverage throughout the Tri-Cities.


Football

ETSU football alters weekend practice schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff announced changes to the Buccaneers’ weekend practice schedule on Thursday night.


Men's Soccer

Ramalho, Ekern earn Preseason SoCon Honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 18, 2016) –Senior Joao Ramalho (Monte Santo, Brazil) and junior Fletcher Ekern (Knoxville, Tenn.) were selected All- Southern Conference Team. The ETSU men’s soccer team was predicted to finish third for the 2016 season, which was announced by the league office on Thursday afternoon.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer begins 2016 season with pair of home contests

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 18, 2016) – The ETSU women’s soccer team begins their 2016 campaign on Friday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. when they host USC Upstate inside Summers-Taylor Stadium. It will be the first of two straight home games to start the season for the Buccaneers as they host Radford on Aug.23.


Football

ETSU football announces tryout information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2016) – ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and his staff released information Wednesday regarding an upcoming tryout for possible walk-on players.


Football

ETSU football to hold second fall camp scrimmage on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2016) – The ETSU football team will hold its second scrimmage of fall camp on Thursday afternoon. Game time is set for 2 p.m., at the ETSU Practice Fields.


Women's Basketball

Hard work pays off for Women’s Basketball this summer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 17, 2016) – Thanks to a summer filled with team and individual workouts, community service and a full class schedule, the ETSU women’s basketball team is more prepared than ever for the upcoming 2016 season.


Men's Soccer

Bucs fall to Virginia Tech in preseason opener

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Aug. 16, 2016) – In the first preseason match of the season, the ETSU men’s soccer team traveled to Virginia Tech and fell 3-1 despite putting five shots on goal at Thompson Field on Tuesday.


Women's Triathlon

ETSU Women’s Triathlon holds first-ever practice Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 16, 2016) – The ETSU women’s triathlon team held its first ever practice Tuesday morning on campus. ETSU is one of just 13 women’s triathlon programs in the nation and just one of two Division I schools to sponsor the sport.


Football

Jerman placed on Fred Mitchell Award Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 16, 2016) – ETSU sophomore kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) was one of 27 place-kickers named to the Fred Mitchell Award Watch List, which was announced by the committee members on Tuesday.


Men's Soccer

Preseason in full-swing for men’s soccer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 15, 2016) – With almost a week of preseason practices underway, the ETSU men’s soccer team will continue their preseason schedule with a road trip to Virginia Tech on Aug. 16.


Volleyball

Allmon and Milhorn earn Preseason All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 15, 2016) – Briana Allmon (Flower Mound, Texas) and Rylee Milhorn (Kingsport, Tenn.) were named to the Preseason All-SoCon team Monday morning as the league office unveiled its Preseason Coaches’ Poll along with the Preseason All-SoCon squads. Additionally, the Bucs were picked to finish tied for fifth in the league with Wofford.


Men's Golf

Power enjoys solid showing in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 14, 2016) – Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) had himself in medal contention during Sunday’s final round of the Olympics men’s golf championship.


Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer concludes exhibition play at Gardner-Webb

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (August 13, 2016) – The ETSU women's soccer team concluded their exhibition schedule on Saturday night as they fell on the road to Gardner-Webb, 2-1.


Men's Golf

Power wraps up third round play at the Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 13, 2016) – Former ETSU men’s golf standout Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) shot a 3-over-par 74 and slipped into a tie for 26th after Saturday’s third round play at the Olympics men’s golf tournament from the Rio Olympics Golf Course.


Football

Bucs complete first fall camp scrimmage on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2016) – The ETSU football team held its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday morning at the CPA Practice Fields.


Football

ETSU football set to scrimmage Saturday morning

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 12, 2016) – The ETSU football team will hold its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday morning. Game time is set for 10:30 a.m., at the ETSU Practice Fields.


Men's Golf

Power moves into top-10 in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 12, 2016) – The wet and windy conditions made Seamus Power (Waterford, Ireland) feel right at home early in the second round of the Olympic men’s golf tournament on Friday.