Football

Countdown to Kickoff: 62 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 30, 2019) – As ETSU anticipates the kickoff of the new campaign, ETSUBucs.com continues to count down the days by featuring the program’s 15 seniors on the site and via social media platforms throughout the summer months.


Men's Soccer

Casper names Cameron Sauro assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 28, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University men’s soccer head coach David Casper announced on Friday that Cameron Sauro has accepted a position to be the Buccaneers’ assistant coach. Sauro will primarily work with ETSU’s goalkeepers.


Football

Countdown to Kickoff: 65 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 27, 2019) – As ETSU anticipates the kickoff of the new campaign, ETSUBucs.com continues to count down the days by featuring the program’s 15 seniors on the site and via social media platforms throughout the summer months.


Volleyball

Volleyball releases 2019 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 27, 2019) -- First-year ETSU volleyball head coach Benavia Jenkins released the Buccaneers’ 2019 schedule on Thursday.


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Bucs place 228 student-athletes on SoCon honor roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 26, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced its academic honor roll for the 2018-19 academic year on Wednesday afternoon, including 228 ETSU student-athletes on the list.


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

ETSU places 56 student-athletes on SoCon Spring All-Academic list

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 25, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced its Academic All-Conference selections for the spring semester on Tuesday afternoon, as ETSU placed 56 student-athletes on the prestigious list.


Football

Countdown to Kickoff: 67 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 25, 2019) – As ETSU anticipates the kickoff of the new campaign, ETSUBucs.com continues to count down the days by featuring the program’s 15 seniors on the site and via social media platforms throughout the summer months.


Football

ETSU Football Releases Home Kickoff Times

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 24, 2019) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has officially announced kickoff times on Monday afternoon for its 2019 football home games.


Football

Countdown to Kickoff: 71 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 21, 2019) – As ETSU anticipates the kickoff of the new campaign, ETSUBucs.com continues to count down the days by featuring the program’s 15 seniors on the site and via social media platforms throughout the summer months.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball adds Jasmine Sanders from Troy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 21, 2019) – East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell and her staff announced on Friday that 6-foot guard Jasmine Sanders has transferred to ETSU from Troy. Sanders will have to sit out the 2019-20 season due to NCAA transfer rules and will have two years of eligibility.


Football

Sanders to Speak at Greene County Sports Council Luncheon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 20, 2019) – ETSU Football Head Coach Randy Sanders has been tabbed as the featured speaker at the 2019 Greene County Sports Council Luncheon on July 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Consumer Credit Union is the title sponsor for the luncheon, and tables as well as individual tickets are on sale now!


Women's Basketball

Ezell announces the signing of Cierrah Perdue

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 20, 2019) – East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell and her staff announced on Thursday that Cierrah Perdue has signed her scholarship papers to join the Buccaneer program starting this upcoming 2019-2020 season.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball adds St. Bonaventure transfer Arielle Harvey

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 19, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell and her staff announced on Wednesday that 6-foot forward Arielle Harvey has transferred to ETSU from St. Bonaventure.


Men's Golf

ETSU names Jake Amos men’s golf head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 17, 2019) – East Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Scott Carter announced on Monday that Jake Amos has been named the new head coach of the ETSU men’s golf program.


Men's Golf

Enoch concludes play at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 16, 2019) – Celebrating his 31st birthday, former ETSU men’s golfer Rhys Enoch concluded play in the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday afternoon from Pebble Beach Golf Links.


Men's Golf

Trio of Bucs to play in Amateur Championship; Espinosa gears up for Junior Golf World Cup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2019) – A trio of Buccaneers will play in the 124th Amateur Championship, while incoming freshman Samuel Espinosa (Pedrina, Spain) gears up to represent Spain in the Junior Golf World Cup – all of which begins Monday. The Amateur Championship is being held in Ireland and the Junior Golf World Cup is held at the Chukyo Golf Club Ishino Course in Japan.


Men's Golf

Enoch posts a 71 in third round of U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 15, 2019) – A day after making the blistering charge up the leaderboard to make the cut late Friday evening at the U.S. Open, former ETSU Buccaneer standout Rhys Enoch carded an even-par 71 in Saturday’s third round action from Pebble Beach Golf Links.


Men's Golf

Enoch Fires Second-Round 66 to Make Cut at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 14, 2019) – In just his first U.S. Open appearance, Rhys Enoch made history as the former Buccaneer fired a second round 66 (-5) to make the cut at +2. Enoch’s round of 66 ties the second-lowest score ever in a U.S. Open when played at Pebble Beach and was the second-lowest round of the day behind leader Gary Woodland who shot a 65 (-6).


Men's Golf

Enoch set to make U.S. Open debut on Thursday

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (June 12, 2019) – Rhys Enoch will make his U.S. Open debut on Thursday morning at Pebble Beach as the former ETSU men’s golf standout tees off at 11:46 a.m. EDT.


Football

Player Named Athlon Sports Preseason FCS All-American

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 11, 2019) – Just five days after finding himself on the HERO Sports Preseason All-American First Team, Nasir Player (Columbia, S.C.) lands on yet another FCS Preseason All-American squad in the Athlon Sports’ 2019 Preseason FCS All-America Team. Player is the lone Southern Conference representative on the All-American team.


Football

Trio of Bucs Tabbed HERO Sports Preseason All-Americans

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 6, 2019) – Three Buccaneers landed on the HERO Sports Preseason All-American teams as announced by HERO Sports earlier this afternoon. Defensive lineman Nasir Player (Columbia, S.C.) was placed on the first team, while both Quay Holmes (Powder Springs, Ga.) and Tyree Robinson (Gainesville, Ga.) landed on the second team.


Football

Bucs Land Pair of Transfer Quarterbacks

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2019) – ETSU Football Head Coach Randy Sanders has announced the signing of a pair of transfer quarterbacks, Chance Thrasher (Coastal Carolina) and Cade Weldon (Univ. of Miami (Fla.)). Thrasher and Weldon have officially begun classes in Johnson City, as the duo have joined the roster for the summer sessions.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball Summer Ball Report

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 5, 2019) -- ETSU baseball released its first Summer Ball Report as 16 Buccaneers are playing in leagues across the country this summer.


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Southern Conference names Jim Schaus new commissioner

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Southern Conference has named Ohio University Director of Athletics Jim Schaus its new commissioner, effective July 1. A formal press conference to introduce Schaus will take place at the Southern Conference office in Spartanburg on Wednesday, June 5, at 3 p.m.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball announces summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2019) -- ETSU baseball head coach Joe Pennucci and his staff announced on Tuesday information regarding its summer camps.


Men's Golf

Enoch qualifies for U.S. Open

SURREY, England (June 3, 2019) -- For the second straight year and third time of his career, former ETSU men’s golfer Rhys Enoch will play in a major championship. On Monday, 10 U.S. Open sectionals were held with 60 spots on the line and Enoch punched his ticket to next week’s U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.


Football

Countdown to Kickoff: 89 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2019) – As ETSU anticipates the kickoff of the new campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 15 seniors on the site and via social media platforms throughout the summer months.


Women's Basketball

Ezell names Ashley Houts assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 1, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced on Saturday that Ashley Houts has joined the Buccaneers’ staff as an assistant coach.


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ETSU claims fourth straight Commissioner’s Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 29, 2019) -- Make it four in a row for the Buccaneers!


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball announces summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 29, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced on Wednesday information regarding her 2019 Buccaneer summer camps.


Football

Countdown to Kickoff: 95 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 28, 2019) – As ETSU anticipates the kickoff of the new campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 15 seniors on the site and via social media platforms throughout the summer months.


Football

Countdown to Kickoff: 96 Days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 27, 2019) – As ETSU anticipates the kickoff of the new campaign, ETSUBucs.com will count down the days by featuring the program’s 15 seniors on the site and via social media platforms throughout the summer months.


Baseball

ETSU eliminated with 11-7 loss to No. 4 Mercer

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 25, 2019) -- ETSU baseball saw an exciting 2019 season draw to an end on Semifinal Saturday at the 2019 Southern Conference Championship tournament, falling to No. 4 Mercer at Fluor Field, 11-7.


Men's Track & Field

Stallworth ends season at NCAA East Preliminaries

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 25, 2019) -- ETSU track and field had its final athlete compete at the NCAA East Preliminaries in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday evening, officially wrapping up the 2019 campaign.


Baseball

Bucs come from behind to eliminate No. 5 Furman, 7-5

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 24, 2019) -- Trailing 5-1 in the late innings, ETSU scored six unanswered runs to shock the No. 5 Furman Paladins with a 7-5 comeback victory at Fluor Field on Friday night.


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

Charles, Davis compete in Day Two of NCAA Prelims

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 24, 2019) -- ETSU track and field had two student athletes compete at the NCAA East Preliminaries on Friday evening in Jacksonville, Fla., attempting to punch their ticket to the NCAA Track and Field Championships.


Baseball

Bucs edged by No. 2 Wofford in heartbreaker, 2-1

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 23, 2019) -- The No. 6 Bucs saw another strong outing on the mound from its starter, but fell on the wrong end of a pitcher’s duel with a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Wofford as the clock struck midnight Friday morning at Fluor Field.


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

Delince competes in Day One of NCAA East Preliminaries

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 23, 2019) -- Sophomore Karon Delince (Phenix City, Ala.) competed in the men’s long jump at the NCAA East Preliminary Round in Jacksonville, Fla. on Thursday afternoon, opening regional competition for the Bucs.


Football

ETSU Football Officially 100 Days Away

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 23, 2019) – The countdown has officially begun as today marks 100 days until the ETSU football team opens its 2019 season at Appalachian State. The Bucs will kick off the season on August 31 at 3:30 p.m. at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C.


Football

Football Announces Camp Information Update

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 23, 2019) – ETSU Football Head Coach Randy Sanders and the rest of the staff have announced the cancellation of the 2019 Randy Sanders Youth Football Camp. The camp was originally scheduled for May 28-29. The prospect camps on May 26 and June 14 are still scheduled as planned.


Baseball

Lyle, Kaczor lead Bucs past No. 3 UNCG, 4-2

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 22, 2019) -- A three run fifth inning would be all No. 6 ETSU needed to open the 2019 Southern Conference Baseball Tournament on Wednesday, as strong pitching led the Bucs to a 4-2 win over No. 3 UNCG at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


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

Four Bucs head to NCAA East Preliminaries

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 22, 2019) -- Four ETSU track and field athletes will represent the Bucs in Jacksonville, Fla. this week on the regional stage at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries, hosted at the University of North Florida.


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ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame Call for Nominations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 21, 2019) -- The ETSU Athletics Department is currently accepting nominations for induction into the 2019 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


Baseball

ETSU begins conference tournament with UNCG

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 21, 2019) -- The ETSU baseball team begins its quest for a Southern Conference Championship this week, as the No. 6 Bucs open with No. 3 UNCG on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Baseball

Five Bucs earn baseball all-conference honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 20, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced its postseason baseball awards on Monday afternoon, listing five Buccaneers as all-conference honorees for the 2019 season.


Baseball

Bucs earn No. 6 seed and will face UNCG

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 18, 2019) -- The Southern Conference officially released the 2019 conference tournament bracket Saturday evening, announcing ETSU as the No. 6 seed heading into in Greenville. S.C. next week.


Baseball

Bucs fall to Samford in regular season finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2019) -- ETSU baseball closed its regular season at Thomas Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as Samford defeated the Bucs by a 9-1 final in Johnson City.


Baseball

Bucs outlast Samford in 2-1 thriller

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2019) – ETSU baseball pulled off one of its best wins of the season Friday night at Thomas Stadium, leveling a three game series against the Samford Bulldogs with an exciting 2-1 win.


Softball

Schurr Receives SoCon Postgraduate Scholarship

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2019) – The Southern Conference announced its 10 postgraduate scholarship recipients for the 2018-19 academic year on Friday afternoon. ETSU’s Malloree Schurr (Montgomery, Texas) received the Dorothy Hicks Scholarship. The 10 student-athletes will be honored for their accomplishments at the Southern Conference Honors Dinner in Hilton Head Island, S.C., on Tuesday, May 28.


Men's Basketball

Bucs land Charlie Weber out of Bishop O’Connell High School

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his staff announced on Friday that Charlie Weber (Owings, Md.) has signed his scholarship papers to join the Buccaneer program starting this upcoming 2019-2020 season.


Football

Randy Sanders Football Camp Information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2019) – Fans, it is not too late to reserve your spot on the list for upcoming Randy Sanders Football Camps. There will be a pair of prospect camps as well as a session for the Randy Sanders Youth Football Camp.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

ETSU men’s and women’s basketball season tickets now available for renewal and purchase

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2019) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information on Friday regarding men’s and women’s basketball season ticket renewals for the upcoming 2019-2020 season.


Baseball

Baseball drops series opener to Samford, 5-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 16, 2019) -- ETSU ran into a stifling pitching attach on Thursday evening, managing just four hits in a 5-1 loss to Samford in the series opener at Thomas Stadium.


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

Bucs compete at Mount Olive First Chance Qualifier

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (May 16, 2019) -- ETSU track and field added another successful meet to its outdoor season following the 2019 Southern Conference Championships, as a number of athletes competed at the Mount Olive First Chance and Multi on May 11 in North Carolina.


Men's Golf

Rhea, Go conclude play at Stanford Regional

STANFORD, Calif. (May 15, 2019) -- ETSU sophomores Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) and Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) concluded their season as the final round of the Stanford Regional came to an end on Wednesday afternoon from the Stanford Golf Course.


Baseball

Veteran crafts special Heroes Day helmet for ETSU baseball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2019) -- ETSU baseball will unveil a special catcher’s helmet during Thursday’s “Heroes Day” promotion, one that was hand-brushed by US Army Veteran and Tri-Cities resident Chris Arnold.


Baseball

Bucs to host Samford for eventful final weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2019) -- ETSU baseball has one last roadblock before the 2019 Southern Conference tournament in South Carolina, as the Bucs welcome the 2019 regular season champions, Samford, to Johnson City for a three game set May 16-18.


Baseball

Kaczor earns SoCon Student Athlete of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2019) -- In a week of both regional and national attention for his athletic performance last week, ETSU’s senior pitch Micah Kaczor (Washington, D.C.) added an academic honor to the list on Wednesday afternoon.


Men's Golf

Rhea cards a 70 in round two of Stanford Regional; Go posts a 72

STANFORD, Calif. (May 14, 2019) – ETSU sophomore Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) carded an even-par 70, while teammate Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) posted a 2-over 72 in Tuesday’s second round of the Stanford Regional from the Stanford Golf Course.


Baseball

Kaczor wins NCWBA National Pitcher of the Week

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 14, 2019) -- ETSU’s senior pitcher Micah Kaczor (Washington, D.C.) was named the National Pitcher of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Tuesday.


Men's Golf

Go, Rhea complete round one of Stanford Regional

STANFORD, Calif. (May 13, 2019) -- Playing in their first-ever NCAA Regional, ETSU sophomores Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) and Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) completed play in round one on Monday afternoon from the Stanford Golf Course.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces details on Individual Youth Camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2019)– East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced on Monday information regarding his Individual Youth Camp, which will be held June 24-27.


Baseball

Kaczor named SoCon Pitcher of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 13, 2019) -- ETSU senior pitcher Micah Kaczor (Washington, D.C.) was selected as the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week for May 6-12, the league office announced Monday afternoon.


Baseball

Baseball game with Gardner-Webb canceled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday morning that due to potential weather and travel issues, tonight’s baseball game against Gardner-Webb has been canceled.


Baseball

Bucs throttle The Citadel to complete sweep, 9-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 12, 2019) -- ETSU completed its second shutout in three games while piling on the offense to finish a three-game sweep of The Citadel with a 9-0 victory at Joe Riley Park on Sunday afternoon.


Men's Golf

Go, Rhea begin play in NCAA Regional on Monday

STANFORD, Calif. (May 12, 2019) -- ETSU sophomores Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) and Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) begin play in the NCAA Regional on Monday from the Stanford Golf Course in Stanford, California.


Softball

Wright Named to SoCon All-Tournament Team

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 12, 2019) – For the first time in her illustrious career, senior infielder Taylor Wright (Erwin, Tenn.) was named to the 2019 SoCon All-Tournament Team for her performance in the SoCon Tournament in Chattanooga. The league office announced the all-tournament team late Saturday night following the conclusion of the championship game at 11 p.m. at Frost Stadium.


Baseball

ETSU escapes in extras to edge The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 11, 2019) -- In a tight game that saw some missed opportunities for ETSU, the Bucs came through when it mattered to earn a 3-1 victory in extra innings against The Citadel Saturday afternoon in Charleston, S.C.


Baseball

Kaczor tosses shutout to blank The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 10, 2019) -- Senior pitcher Micah Kaczor (Washington, D.C.) tossed a three-hit, complete game shutout on Friday in Charleston, S.C. to lead ETSU past The Citadel 4-0 in the series opener at Joe Riley Park.


Softball

ETSU Eliminated in SoCon Tournament on Day Three

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 10, 2019) – ETSU saw its season come to an end on Friday afternoon, falling to No. 4 seed Mercer by the final of 6-1 at Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Bucs, seeded No. 5 in the 2019 Southern Conference Tournament, finished 2-2 in this week’s festivities, capping the season off with a 22-27-2 overall record.


Baseball

Baseball game versus Gardner-Webb moved up to Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 10, 2019) -- ETSU baseball head coach Joe Pennucci announced Friday afternoon that ETSU’s midweek game against Gardner-Webb has been rescheduled for Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m.


Softball

Bucs Knock Out Samford in Night Cap

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 9, 2019) – The resilience of the ETSU Bucs was answered on late Thursday night as ETSU fought off a four-hour weather delay before eliminating the No. 2 seed Samford Bulldogs in eight innings by the final score of 5-2. The fifth-seeded Bucs improve to 2-1 in tournament play this year, while improving to 22-26-2 on the season.


Softball

Bucs’ Elimination Game Pushed Back

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 9, 2019) – The elimination game between No. 5 seed ETSU and No. 2 seed Samford at the 2019 Southern Conference Tournament has been pushed back to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday night due to inclement weather that pushed its way into the Chattanooga area. The original start time was set for 4:30 p.m. but was immediately altered because of the storms.


Softball

ETSU Drops Tournament Contest to UNCG

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 9, 2019) – ETSU will now have to fight its way out of the loser’s bracket in the 2019 Southern Conference Tournament after suffering a 9-1 defeat at the hands of top-seeded UNCG in game five of the tournament. With the loss, the Bucs fall to 21-26-2 on the campaign and 1-1 in the tournament.


Baseball

Bucs hope for bounce back series at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 9, 2019) -- After a hot start to the season, ETSU baseball has dropped seven of their last eight games and will look to bounce back this weekend with a three game series at The Citadel May 10-12 in Charleston, S.C.


Women's Golf

Melecka Earns Best ETSU Regional Finish Since 2014, Narrowly Falls Short of Extending Season

EAST LANSING, Mich. (May 7, 2019) -- Following Tuesday’s 2-under-par 70 that put Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) squarely in contention to move on to the NCAA Championships, the sophomore shot another strong 18 holes but couldn’t climb the leaderboard, finishing the day in the same place she started it, 19th-place.


Softball

Weather Alters Day Two of SoCon Tournament

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 8, 2019) – Day two of the 2019 Southern Conference Tournament has been altered due to the impending weather making its way into Chattanooga, Tenn. The league office officially announced the change on Wednesday afternoon.


Softball

Bucs Tame Bears in SoCon Tournament Opener

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 8, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Softball team kicked off the 2019 Southern Conference Tournament with a bang yet again, cruising to a 5-1 victory over fourth-seeded Mercer in the opening game. With the win, No. 5 seed ETSU improves to 21-25-2 on the season and advances into the winner’s bracket where the Bucs will square off with top-seed UNCG on Thursday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m.


Women's Golf

Melecka Makes Move to Climb into Contention to Advance to NCAA Championship

EAST LANSING, Mich. (May 7, 2019) -- After a first round 77 found Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) in a tie for 58th-place, the sophomore was on the move Tuesday, ascending 39 spots in the 96-golfer field with a 2-under-par 70 to move into position to challenge for a spot in next weekend’s NCAA Championship.


Men's Basketball

Rodriguez decides to return to ETSU for final season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 7, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes announced on Tuesday that redshirt senior forward Jeromy Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) has decided to return to the Buccaneer program for the upcoming 2019-2020 season.


Softball

Trio of Bucs Garner All-SoCon Honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 7, 2019) – In conjunction with the upcoming 2019 Southern Conference Tournament, the league office has announced the 2019 SoCon Softball Postseason Awards on Tuesday afternoon. A trio of Buccaneers garnered recognition on this year’s All-SoCon teams, including a pair on the First Team.


Softball

Bucs Ready for Business Trip in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 7, 2019) – The ETSU Softball squad is geared up and ready for the 2019 Southern Conference Tournament at Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. The fifth-seeded Bucs will begin the tournament on Wednesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. in the first game of the week when they square off with No. 4 seed Mercer. The winner of game one will take on top-seeded UNCG on Thursday at noon, while the loser will play in the final game of day two at 8 p.m. against the loser of game six.


Women's Golf

Loy Tied with Nation’s No. 1 Golfer After First Round of Regional, Melecka Close Behind

EAST LANSING, Mich. (May 6, 2019) -- In a loaded field that includes 24 of the nation’s top 100 players and 12 of the country’s top 50 teams, senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) and sophomore Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) went shot-for-shot with the top collegiate golfer in the land, Loy finishing level with Stanford’s Andrea Lee while Melecka rests just two shots back of Loy and Lee after one day of play at the three-round NCAA East Lansing Regional.


Women's Soccer

Goldoni, Pisani to join Italy U23 National Squad

COVERCIANO, Italy (May 6, 2019) -- Former ETSU standout Eleonora Goldoni (Ferrara, Italy) and current Buccaneer defender Elena Pisani (Milan, Italy) were selected for the Italian U23 national team camp for May 6-10.


Softball

Bucs to open SoCon Tournament with Bears

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 5, 2019) – Now that the 2019 regular season has concluded, it is time for the ETSU Buccaneers to shift focus to the upcoming Southern Conference Tournament at Frost Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Bucs will open the tournament as the No. 5 seed and will kick off the festivities with a 10 a.m. showdown against fourth-seeded Mercer on Wednesday, May 8. The tournament will run from Wednesday, May 8 – Saturday, May 11.


Women's Golf

Loy, Melecka Set for East Lansing Regional

EAST LANSING, Mich. (May 5, 2019) -- Following banner campaigns from senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) and sophomore Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic), the ETSU duo travel to the home of the Michigan State Spartans to compete for a chance to move on to the NCAA Championships.


Baseball

Baseball falls in tight series finale, 5-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2019) -- ETSU baseball suffered a heartbreaking loss in its series finale with UNC Greensboro Sunday afternoon, dropping a tightly-contested 5-4 decision in Johnson City.


Softball

Warren Tallies Career-High Four Hits in Loss

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 4, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers could not hold off the Spartans in the closing innings, allowing two runs in the final three innings as ETSU dropped a 3-2 decision on Saturday against UNCG at the UNCG Softball Stadium. The Bucs fall to 20-25-2 on the season and 6-11 in Southern Conference following the walk-off loss.


Baseball

Bucs edged by UNCG in low scoring affair

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 4, 2019) -- ETSU baseball remained in striking distance the entire way, but could not scrap together enough runs in a 4-2 loss to UNC Greensboro on Saturday morning.


Baseball

Bucs slip in series opener against UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2019) -- ETSU baseball saw a two run lead slip in a sloppy, five-run fifth inning as UNC Greensboro took the series opener by a final of 7-4 in Johnson City on Friday afternoon.


Softball

ETSU Splits Friday Doubleheader at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 3, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers softball team split its final regular season doubleheader on Friday in Greensboro, N.C., claiming game two against the Spartans by the final score of 5-4. The Bucs dropped game one, 2-0, splitting the day’s events, improving to 20-24-2 on the season and 6-10 in Southern Conference play.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces the signing of Vonnie Patterson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his staff announced on Friday that Vonnie Patterson (Louisville, Ky.) has signed his national letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers starting this upcoming 2019-2020 season.


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

Johnson wins Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 3, 2019) -- The Southern Conference continues to award ETSU’s redshirt senior Ben Johnson (Nashville) with honors this outdoor season, as he was named the SoCon Athlete of the Month for men’s field on Friday afternoon.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Fall to Gamecocks in NCAA First Round

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (May 3, 3019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team saw its phenomenal season come to an end on Friday afternoon, falling to No. 17 South Carolina by the final score of 4-0 in Charlottesville, Va. in the opening round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship. With the loss, the Bucs conclude their season with a 20-5 record.


Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball adds transfer Tijuana Kimbro

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell and her staff announced on Friday the Buccaneers have landed 6-foot-4 center Tijuana Kimbro (Memphis, Tenn.) from Hutchison Community College.


Baseball

Weather alters baseball series with UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2019) -- ETSU baseball begins the May portion of its schedule this weekend with a key Southern Conference series, as the Bucs play host to UNC Greensboro at Thomas Stadium beginning Friday at 3 p.m.


Softball

ETSU Concludes Regular Season in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 2, 2019) – The ETSU Softball regular season will come to an end this weekend as the Bucs travel to Greensboro, N.C. to take on UNCG. The series will begin on Friday, May 3 with a doubleheader commencing at 1 p.m. and conclude on Saturday, May 4 with a single game at 2 p.m. The Bucs are aiming to knock off the top squad in the Southern Conference, further advancing up the standings themselves.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Geared up for NCAA Tournament

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (April 17, 2019) – After winning yet another Southern Conference Championship, the ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team is geared up for the NCAA Tournament which will begin on Friday, May 3 with a 10 a.m. showdown against South Carolina. ETSU’s first round match will be held in Charlottesville, Va. at the Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs land Central Connecticut State transfer Joe Hugley

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2019) -- A day after officially signing guard Damari Monsanto (Pembroke Pines, Fla.), ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes and his staff have landed another Buccaneer for the upcoming 2019-2020 season. Forbes announced on Thursday that 6-foot-7 forward Joe Hugley (Gaithersburg, Md.) has transferred to ETSU from Central Connecticut State.


Women's Basketball

Ezell announces the signing of Gabby Brown

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 2, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell and her staff announced on Thursday that guard Gabby Brown (Fort Walton Beach, Fla.) is transferring to ETSU from Pearl River Community College.


Men's Golf

Go, Rhea head to Stanford for NCAA Regional

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2019) -- A pair of Buccaneer sophomores earned a spot in the NCAA Regionals, as the selections were released late Wednesday night on the Golf Channel. ETSU’s Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) and Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) will head west to represent the Blue and Gold in the Stanford Regional, which begins Monday, May 13 at the Stanford Golf Course in Stanford, California.


Softball

Regular-Season Series Finale Bumped One Day Earlier

GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 1, 2019) – The final regular season series between the ETSU Bucs softball squad and UNCG has been pushed up one day due to inclement weather in the Greensboro, N.C. region. The original schedule was slated to commence on Saturday and conclude on Sunday. However, the new altered schedule will begin with a doubleheader on Friday, May 3 beginning at 1 p.m. and concluding with a Saturday, May 4 showdown at 3 p.m.


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

Johnson, Brown garner postseason honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 1, 2019) – The Southern Conference announced its outdoor track and field superlative awards Wednesday afternoon, listing redshirt senior Ben Johnson (Nashville) and freshman Mekayla Brown (Elgin, S.C.) as honorees this outdoor season.


Men's Basketball

Forbes announces the signing of Damari Monsanto

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced on Wednesday that Damari Monsanto (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) has signed his national letter of intent to play for the Buccaneers beginning in the 2019-2020 season.


Baseball

Bucs hold off Bulldogs in Asheville, 10-8

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 30, 2019) -- The ETSU offense flipped a switch after being shut out in their last contest, lighting up UNC Asheville en route to a 10-8 victory at Greenwood Baseball Field on Tuesday night.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball adds transfer Mykia Dowdell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2019) – On Tuesday ETSU women’s basketball coach Brittney Ezell announced the signing of MTSU transfer Mykia Dowdell to the Buccaneer roster.


Men's Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball

ETSU releases details regarding Game Time Tour events

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday that it will hold its sixth annual Game Time Tour, which will feature stops in Greeneville, Newport and Knoxville on May 14.


Men's Tennis

Bucs to face No. 17 South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s tennis team learned its destination and opponent for the 2019 NCAA Tournament as the bracket was announced Monday evening during a selection show on NCAA.com. The Buccaneers will head to Charlottesville, Va. to face No. 17 South Carolina in the opening round on Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. from the Snyder Tennis Center.


Baseball

Bucs look to snap skid at UNC Asheville

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2019) -- After falling on the wrong end of a three game sweep for the first time this season over the weekend, ETSU baseball will look to get on track with a midweek matchup at UNC Asheville on Tuesday at 6 p.m.


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

Johnson makes history as Bucs finish SoCon Championship

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 28, 2019) -- The ETSU track and field team finished competition at the 2019 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships in Birmingham, Ala. on a historic Sunday afternoon.


Softball

Bucs Drop Rubber Match in Home Finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2019) – The ETSU Softball team saw its Senior Day and regular-season home finale spoiled by in-state rival, Chattanooga, falling to the Mocs by the final score of 8-1 on Sunday afternoon at Betty Basler Field. With the loss, ETSU falls to 19-23-2 on the season and 5-9 in league play. The Bucs also cap the season with a 4-10 record at home.


Baseball

Bucs suffer first sweep in shutout at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (April 28, 2019) -- The Bucs will return to Johnson City empty handed this weekend, falling to Mercer in a 6-0 shutout on Sunday at OrthoGeorgia Park in Macon, Ga.


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

Men lead after first day of SoCon Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 27, 2019) -- ETSU track and field racked up four individual championships and currently leads the men’s standings to open the 2019 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships at Samford University on Saturday.


Softball

ETSU Splits Final Regular-Season Doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2019) – ETSU split its final regular-season doubleheader on Saturday at Betty Basler Field, taking the second game against in-state rival Chattanooga. The Bucs rebounded after a tough 9-0 loss in game one with a 4-3 victory in game two, improving to 19-22-2 on the season and 5-8 in league play.


Baseball

Baseball slips in tight contest at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (April 27, 2019) -- ETSU baseball let another tight lead slip from their fingertips in Macon, Ga. on Saturday, falling 6-3 to Mercer at OrthoGeorgia Park.


Baseball

Bucs surrender late loss at Mercer, 5-4

MACON, Ga. (April 26, 2019) -- A late three run lead was not enough for ETSU baseball Friday night, as it opened its road conference series with a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to the Mercer Bears at OrthoGeorgia Park in Macon, Ga.


Men's Tennis, 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, Buc Spirit, General News

Things to Know: Excellence Fund Auction

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2019) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is holding its annual Excellence Fund Auction this Saturday, April 27 inside the Grand Ballroom of the Millennium Center.


Softball

Bucs Close Home Schedule with Mocs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 26, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Softball team will close out its 2019 regular-season home schedule with a three-game stand against Chattanooga. The series will begin on Saturday, April 27 with a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. The final regular-season home game will take place on Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m. as the Bucs will honor their four seniors in Senior Day prior to the first pitch.


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

Bucs bus to Birmingham for SoCon Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 26, 2019) -- The 2019 track and field season is rapidly approaching its conclusion, as 47 ETSU athletes prepare to compete in the 2019 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships in Birmingham, Ala. on April 27-28.


Baseball

Baseball moves on to Mercer for weekend series

MACON, Ga. (April 25, 2019) -- Two teams on a collision course will meet in Macon, Ga. for a three game set this weekend, as ETSU baseball looks to remain near the top of the standings against the streaking Mercer Bears beginning Friday at 6 p.m.


Women's Golf

Loy, Melecka Make History with Selection to NCAA Regionals

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2019) -- For the first time in program history, ETSU Women’s Golf is sending two individuals to the national stage, as senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) and sophomore Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) were chosen by the NCAA Selection Committee as two of 24 golfers that will join the 72-team field at the NCAA Regionals May 6-8.


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

White collects first SoCon weekly honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 24, 2019) -- ETSU freshman Khiara White (Stone Mountain, Ga.) garnered her first Southern Conference Athlete of the Week honor for competition last weekend, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon.


Men's Golf

Go, Rhea earn all-SoCon honors

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 24, 2019) -- ETSU sophomores Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) and Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) earned all-Southern Conference honors as the league office announced its postseason awards following the conclusion of the conference championship on Tuesday in Pinehurst, North Carolina.


Men's Golf

Go wins SoCon Championship at Pinehurst

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 23, 2019) -- The extra wait was well worth it for Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan).


Men's Golf

Go continues to lead Bucs at SoCon Championship; ETSU remains in second

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 22, 2019) -- With three Buccaneers inside the top-10, including sophomore Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) sitting one shot off the lead in second-place, the ETSU men’s golf team remains in the hunt following Monday’s second-round play of the Southern Conference Championship from Pinehurst No. 9 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.


Baseball

Knack, Kaczor make Pitcher of the Year Watch List

LUBBOCK, Texas (April 22, 2019) -- The College Baseball Foundation released its initial 2019 Pitcher of the Year Watch List last week, including both Micah Kaczor (Washington, D.C.) and Landon Knack (Johnson City) among the top arms in the nation.


Men's Golf

Go paces Bucs in opener of SoCon Championship; ETSU sits tied for second

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 21, 2019) -- Led by sophomore Shiso Go’s (Kanagawa, Japan) 3-under-par 69, the ETSU men’s golf team sits tied for second-place following the opening round of the Southern Conference Championship on Sunday from Pinehurst No. 9 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Repeat as SoCon Champions

MACON, Ga. (April 20, 2019) – At the end of a long, weather-driven weekend it was the ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Team that was crowned as the 2019 Southern Conference Tournament Champions for the second consecutive year. The Bucs outlasted Furman with a 4-2 victory as five of the six matches went into a tiebreaking set. ETSU was named kings of the SoCon Tennis world for the ninth time in program history, defeating the Paladins in the title match for the second consecutive season.


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

Delince wins long jump in season debut

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. / COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 18, 2019) -- A triumphant return for multi-sport athlete Karon Delince headlined the final regular weekend for the ETSU track and field teams in split squad action Saturday.


Women's Tennis

Bucs battle, but fall to Furman in the SoCon Championship

MACON, Ga. (April 20, 2019) – After getting through the first two rounds of the Southern Conference Tournament in Macon, the ETSU women’s tennis team saw its run come to an end. ETSU was out-dueled by No. 1 Furman 4-2 on Saturday afternoon at the John Drew Tennis Center.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Surge into SoCon Championship

MACON, Ga. (April 20, 2019) – After nearly a 24-hour waiting period, the ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team finally concluded the Southern Conference semifinals match, dominating Wofford by the final of 4-0. With the win, the Bucs locked their place into the SoCon Championship match for the second consecutive season. The semifinal match was delayed nearly 24 hours from its original start time as rain spread across the John Drew Smith Tennis Center in Macon, Ga.


Men's Golf

ETSU opens play at SoCon Championship on Sunday

PINEHURST, N.C. (April 20, 2019) -- After playing four spring tournaments, which began two months ago at The Prestige, the ETSU men’s golf team will now turn its attention to capturing the 26th overall conference championship in program history as the Southern Conference Championship opens Sunday at Pinehurst No. 9 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.


Baseball

ETSU baseball vs. Wofford cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2019) -- ETSU head coach Joe Pennucci announced on Saturday morning that the series finale between the Bucs and Wofford has been cancelled due to weather.


Men's Tennis

ETSU’s Semifinal Match Pushed to Saturday

MACON, Ga. (April 19, 2019) – The ETSU Men’s Tennis team will have to wait another day to fight for a spot in the Southern Conference Championship as weather swept across the Southeast today, suspending play. The Bucs were set to face Wofford in the semifinal match at 2 p.m., but saw that time continue to be pushed back as the John Drew Smith Tennis Center fought to stay dry.


Baseball

Bucs stumble against Wofford, 10-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 19, 2019) -- ETSU matched Wofford nearly hit for hit Friday night at Thomas Stadium, but could not keep up scoring-wise as the Terriers defeated ETSU 10-4 to even the three-game series.


Women's Tennis

ETSU advances to SoCon Championship with 4-1 win over Wofford

MACON, Ga. (April 19, 2019) – After a dominating 5-0 win over Western Carolina in the first round, the ETSU women’s tennis team carried that momentum into the Southern Conference semifinals. ETSU earned a 4-1 victory over No. 3 Wofford on Friday afternoon at the John Drew Tennis Center.


Baseball

Friday’s baseball game moved to 4:30 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 19, 2019) -- Due to potential weather constraints this evening, ETSU Athletics announced Friday afternoon that first pitch between ETSU baseball and Wofford would begin at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon.


Softball

Warren Leads Bucs in Wild Walk-Off Win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2019) – The ETSU Softball team split a pair of Southern Conference games on Thursday afternoon, dropping the first game to Furman before rebounding back to its winning ways in game two. With the split, the Bucs improved to 18-21-2 on the campaign and 4-7 in league action.


Baseball

Bucs topple Terriers in series opener, 7-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2019) -- ETSU baseball picked up some momentum in conference play Thursday evening in Johnson City, knocking off Wofford with a 7-1 win to open a three-game weekend series at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

ETSU Cruises into SoCon Semis

MACON, Ga. (April 18, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis made quick work of The Citadel in the opening round of the 2019 Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Championship, defeating the Bulldogs by the final of 4-0. The match lasted just under an hour-and-a-half as the Bucs cruised into the semifinals on Friday, April 19.


Women's Tennis

Bucs cruise past Catamounts 5-0 in SoCon Quarterfinals

MACON, Ga. (April 18, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team cruised past No. 7 Western Carolina on Thursday morning during the quarterfinal round at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center in Macon, Ga.


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

Select Bucs gear up for final regular season meet

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. / COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 18, 2019) -- With one week remaining until the 2019 Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, nine ETSU athletes will compete this weekend to close the regular season.


Softball

ETSU to Spar with Paladins in SoCon Series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2019) – The ETSU Softball team looks to snap it’s eight-game losing skid this week with a three-game series against Southern Conference foe, Furman. The Bucs will kick off the series against the Paladins on Thursday, April 18 with a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. at Betty Basler Field. The series will conclude with a single game on Friday, April 19 at noon.


Men's Basketball

Rodriguez announces decision to turn pro

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2019) -- ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced on Wednesday that redshirt junior forward Jeromy Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) has made the decision to turn professional and forgo his final year of eligibility.


Baseball

Baseball to host Wofford in pivotal series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2019) -- Many eyes around the Southern Conference will be on ETSU baseball’s series this weekend, as the Bucs host Wofford in a three-game series April 18-20.


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

Johnson breaks SoCon Athlete of the Week record

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2019) -- Following a record-breaking weekend, ETSU track and field’s Ben Johnson (Nashville) has been named Southern Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon.


Men's Tennis

ETSU Aims to Repeat as SoCon Champs

MACON, Ga. (April 17, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team will jump start the 2019 Southern Conference tournament with a showdown against The Citadel on Thursday, April 18 at 1 p.m. The Bucs enter the tournament as the top seed and the Bulldogs have been labeled as the eight seed. The match will be played at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center in Macon, Ga.


Women's Tennis

ETSU readies for conference tournament

MACON, Ga. (April 17, 2019) – After claiming the No. 2 seed in the Southern Conference Tournament, the ETSU women’s tennis team will open the quarterfinal round on Thursday, April 18 in Macon, Ga. against No. 7 Western Carolina at 10:30 a.m.


Softball

ETSU Drops Midweek Showdown to Lady Vols

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs Softball team ran into the No. 8 team in the NCAA in the Tennessee Lady Vols on Tuesday night at Betty Basler Field, falling by the final score of 11-0. With the loss, ETSU falls to 17-20-2 on the campaign having dropped its eighth consecutive game.


Baseball

Bucs blank Appalachian State, 4-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2019) -- ETSU baseball picked up its second shutout win of the season on Tuesday night at Thomas Stadium, blanking cross-state rival Appalachian State en route to a 4-0 victory.


Women's Golf

Bucs Take Best Conference Finish Since 2014 Behind Career Moments From All Five Golfers

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (April 16, 2019) -- ETSU Women’s Golf concluded their spring regular season Tuesday, carding one of just five sub-300 team scores at the Southern Conference Women’s Golf Championship throughout the entire event, good for a tie for second-place at the league tournament, their best finish since 2014.


Men's Tennis

ETSU Claims Six SoCon Postseason Awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 16, 2019) – In conjunction with the upcoming 2019 Southern Conference Tournament, the league office announced the 2019 SoCon Men’s Tennis Postseason Awards on Tuesday afternoon. The Bucs laid claim to six postseason accolades, featuring four all-conference singles players and one all-conference doubles tandem.


Women's Tennis

Four Bucs highlight SoCon Postseason Awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 16, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team claimed six postseason Southern Conference accolades with freshman Laylo Bakhodirova (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) garnering First Team in singles and also earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team. Bakhodirova finished her rookie season with a 7-10 overall record at the No. 1 spot.


Women's Soccer

Sayers returns to USA national team fold

GRADISCA D’ISONZO, Italy (April 15, 2019) -- ETSU head coach Adam Sayers is a familiar face on the USA national youth team staff, and he will once again work with the squad in the coming weeks.


Women's Golf

Rawof Bolts Up Leaderboard, Two Bucs in Top-10 as Team Stands Fourth at SoCon

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (April 15, 2019) -- Warda Amira Rawof (Kuala Lampur, Malaysia) was one of the few to figure out Moss Creek Golf Club at Monday’s second round of the Southern Conference Women’s Golf Championship, the ETSU sophomore shooting an even-par 72 to rocket into eighth-place and join teammate Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) in the top-10 moving to the league tournament’s final day.


Baseball

Bucs rekindle oldest rivalry versus Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2019) -- ETSU will rekindle its most storied rivalry on Tuesday at Thomas Stadium, welcoming cross-state rival Appalachian State to Johnson City at 6 p.m. presented by Quillen ETSU Physicians.


Softball

Bucs to Host Volunteers at Betty Basler Field

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Softball squad will play host to No. 8 Tennessee on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at Betty Basler Field in Johnson City, Tenn. Tuesday’s contest will mark the final regular-season midweek showdown for the Bucs as the final three weeks will consist of Southern Conference, weekend series. Tuesday’s contest will also feature a sold-out crowd as ETSU Athletics announced Monday afternoon that all tickets have been purchased.


Women's Triathlon

Brewington and Zimmerman Cap Bucs Triathlon Season at TriDeltathon

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2019) -- In a steady, driving rain on the campus of the University of Tennessee, sophomores Carly Brewington (Coral Springs, Fla.) and Hope Zimmerman (Crown Point, Ind.) put up a pair of top-five finishes at Sunday’s TriDeltathon to round out ETSU’s 2018-19 triathlon season.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Lock up Top Seed in Upcoming Tournament

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 14, 2019) – The Southern Conference announced the official seedings for the upcoming 2019 SoCon Tournament Championship in Macon, Ga. ETSU won the league’s regular-season crown and earned the top seed in the eight-team tournament that will be held Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20, at the John Drew Tennis Center in Macon, Georgia.


Women's Golf

Loy Tied for Lead, Bucs Finish Strong First Day of SoCon Championship in Fourth-Place

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (April 14, 2019) -- Keyed by an impressive opening round from senior star Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia), ETSU concluded a windy first day of the Southern Conference Championship in fourth-place, just seven strokes behind tournament leader Furman.


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

Bucs post four wins during split squad weekend

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. / CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 13, 2019) -- The Buccaneers concluded split squad action this weekend at the 52nd Tennessee Relays and the Catamount Classic meets on Saturday, taking home a pair of victories in Cullowhee.


Baseball

Bucs double up Furman to take road series

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 13, 2019) -- ETSU baseball was not discouraged after a heartbreaking loss in the series opener at Furman in Greenville, S.C., surging back on Saturday to win a pair over the Paladins to take another conference series.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Dominate on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team celebrated Senior Day on Saturday, cruising to a 6-1 victory over The Citadel in the seniors’ final ride with the program. The season culminated with an undefeated Southern Conference record as well as the outright 2019 Regular Season SoCon Title. The regular season title is the 15th regular season championship in program history and the ninth SoCon Regular Season title in school history.


Women's Golf

Bucs Regular Season Culminates with Southern Conference Championships

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (April 13, 2019) -- Coming off one of their strongest results of the 2018-19 season, ETSU Women’s Golf carries loads of momentum into their most decisive tournament of the year, the Southern Conference Women’s Golf Championship at Moss Creek Golf Club.


Football

Bucs Cap Spring with Ballad Health Blue-Gold Spring Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2019) – With three weeks of practice in the books, the ETSU Football team capped off the spring season by holding the Ballad Health Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday afternoon at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Women's Tennis

ETSU falls to #48 Furman in regular season finale

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 13, 2019) – In one of the most anticipated matches of the season, the ETSU women’s tennis team fell to #48 Furman 6-1, on Saturday afternoon at the Mickel Tennis Center. The Bucs conclude the regular season with an 11-10 overall record and a 6-1 mark in conference. Furman finishes the season with a 23-1 overall record and 7-0 in the conference.


Softball

Bucs Slip in Series Finale at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 13, 2019) – The Bucs dropped their seventh consecutive game, this time falling to Samford by the final score of 10-2 in six innings of play to conclude the three-game series. With the loss, ETSU falls to 17-19-2 on the season and 3-6 in Southern Conference play.


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

Bucs shatter personal records in split meets

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. / CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 12, 2019) -- Multiple ETSU track and field athletes set personal records in a strong split squad weekend at the 52nd Tennessee Relays and the Catamount Classic on Friday.


Baseball

Furman walks-off Bucs in 12 innings

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2019) -- ETSU baseball went to extra innings for the third time this season Friday night, but a walk-off single by Furman’s Dax Roper ultimately downed the Bucs in 12 innings at Latham Stadium, 4-3.


Softball

ETSU Drops Friday Doubleheader

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 12, 2019) – The ETSU Softball team saw its losing skid reach six consecutive games after dropping a Southern Conference doubleheader to Samford on Friday afternoon in Birmingham, Ala. With the pair of losses, ETSU falls to 17-18-2 and 3-5 in league play.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Clinch Share of SoCon Regular-Season Title

MACON, Ga. (April 12, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team clinched at least a share of the 2019 Southern Conference Regular Season Title on Friday afternoon in Macon, Ga. after a 4-3 victory over the Mercer Bears. The Bucs did what champions do, winning the close battles when it comes down to the wire after clinching the match in the final singles contest. The 4-3 victory was the closest SoCon match of the season for the Bucs and the first 4-3 victory since defeating Fresno State by the same score earlier this season on Feb. 16.


Women's Tennis

Bucs set to square off with undefeated Furman on Saturday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2019) – The biggest match of the year awaits, as ETSU is set to take on the Furman Paladins on Saturday, April 13 at noon. Both ETSU and Furman are 6-0 in conference action and both are eager to capture the 2019 regular season title.


Football

Things to Know for Ballad Health Blue-Gold Spring Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2019) – As fans gear up for the grand finale of spring football, the Ballad Health Blue-Gold Spring Game, below is a list of things that will make your Saturday a success at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Baseball

Bucs travel to Furman for three game set

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2019) – For the second straight weekend, ETSU baseball hits the road for a three game series as the Bucs take on the Furman Paladins April 12-14 in Greenville, S.C.


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

Bucs divide up for split squad weekend

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. / CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 11, 2019) -- Following an off weekend, ETSU track and field gears back up for split squad action at both the Tennessee Relays and Catamount Classic April 12-13.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Set for Regular Season Finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team is gearing up for its final regular-season weekend, squaring off with Mercer and The Citadel to conclude the 2019 regular season campaign. The Bucs will take on Mercer on Friday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. in Macon, Ga. before returning to Johnson City to host The Citadel on Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. Saturday’s contest against the Bulldogs will serve as Senior Day for the Bucs.


Women's Golf

Breaking Barriers: Loy’s Unlikely Journey from Malaysia to the Site of The Masters

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2019) -- When Augusta National Golf Club opened its gates Thursday morning for the 83rd edition of The Masters, it renewed the tradition of the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.


Softball

Bucs Travel to Birmingham for SoCon Clash

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 11, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Softball team will look to improve on its Southern Conference road record as the Bucs travel south to Birmingham, Ala. for a three-game series against Samford. The SoCon series was originally slated to begin on Saturday but has since then been moved up a day due to inclement weather. The series will commence with a doubleheader on Friday, April 12 beginning at 5 p.m. ET and conclude on Saturday, April 12 with a single game starting at 1 p.m. ET.


Baseball

Bucs edged by Hokies in midweek contest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2019) -- ETSU found itself locked in a low scoring affair against Virginia Tech on Wednesday at Thomas Stadium, but a pair of go-ahead runs in the seventh inning would ultimately cost the Bucs in a 4-2 loss.


Women's Tennis

ETSU defeats UNCG 5-2 in home finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team played their final home match of the season on Wednesday afternoon, at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. The Bucs defeated UNCG 5-2 on senior day, improving their record to 11-9 and 6-0 in the conference. UNCG falls to 9-11 and 3-4 in the conference.


Baseball

Beam named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 10, 2019) -- ETSU sophomore centerfielder David Beam (Knoxville) was named the Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for April 3-9, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon.


Baseball

Bucs welcome Virginia Tech for Wednesday Whiteout

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2019) -- After a road series with VMI this past weekend, the ETSU baseball team returns to Thomas Stadium for a midweek showdown on Wednesday, April 10 against Virginia Tech at 6 p.m.


Women's Golf

Women's Golf Bests Three Top-50 Teams

MACON, Ga. (April 9, 2019) -- For the second time in the 2018-19 athletic year, weather intervened in sophomore Tereza Melecka’s (Belcovice, Czech Republic) bid to win her second collegiate tournament title, as rain cancelled the final round of The Brickyard Collegiate Tuesday morning.


Men's Soccer

Casper officially announces 2019 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2019) -- ETSU head men’s soccer coach David Casper officially announced his 2019 signing class Tuesday morning, adding 12 players to the program this offseason.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis hosts UNCG for Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will host UNCG on Wednesday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. This will be the Bucs’ final regular season match played at home, as ETSU will honor redshirt junior, Yi Chi Ma (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) for Senior Day.


Women's Golf

Melecka Makes Statement, Buoys Bucs Brickyard Hopes

MACON, Ga. (April 8, 2019) -- After more than three weeks without tournament play, sophomore Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) and ETSU Women’s Golf buried any belief that they may be rusty, as Melecka burst onto the Brickyard Collegiate scene with back-to-back under-par rounds to lead the Bucs within five strokes of the team lead going to the final 18 holes of play in Macon.


Football

Bucs to Hold Ballad Health Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2019) – With two weeks of spring practice in the books, the ETSU Buccaneers Football team will turn its attention to the biggest event of the spring, the Ballad Health Blue-Gold Spring Game. The Bucs are entering the final week of spring practice where they will take the field on April 9, April 10 and then cap off the spring with the big game on April 13. The sessions on April 9 and April 10 will take place at 3:30 p.m., while the Spring Game will commence at 1 p.m. at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


Women's Golf

Bucs Hit the Brickyard in Macon

MACON, Ga. (April 7, 2019) -- Coming off their longest break of the spring season, ETSU Women’s Golf gears back up for their final tune-up before next weekend’s Southern Conference Championships with a two-day foray to The Brickyard Collegiate.


Men's Golf

Rhea guides Bucs at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 7, 2019) -- ETSU sophomore Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) extended his run of top-25 finishes on Sunday.


Softball

Bucs Fall in Series Finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Softball team dropped its fourth consecutive game including its third consecutive Southern Conference contest, falling to Mercer by the final score of 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at Betty Basler Field. With the loss, the Bucs fall to 17-16-2 and 3-3 in league play.


Baseball

Bucs drop rubber match to VMI, 6-0

LEXINGTON, Va. (April 7, 2019) -- For the first time this season, ETSU experienced a shutout and a series loss after falling on the wrong end of a 6-0 final to VMI in Sunday’s series finale in Lexington, Va.


Men's Tennis

ETSU Rolls in Final Non-Conference Match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2019) – For the sixth consecutive match, the ETSU Bucs Men’s Tennis squad picked up a win, this time defeating UNC Wilmington by the final score of 4-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. With the win, ETSU improves to 15-4 and 10-4 in non-conference matches. The Bucs have now won 12 of their last 13 matches following the victory this afternoon.


Men's Golf

Rhea makes move at Mason Rudolph Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 6, 2019) -- On Friday, it was Austin Carter (Kingsport, Tenn.) making a strong finish to end the round, and on Saturday it was fellow sophomore Jack Rhea’s (Jonesborough, Tenn.) turn.


Softball

Bucs Drop Pair of SoCon Contests

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Softball team dropped its first conference home games of the season, falling in a Saturday doubleheader to Mercer on April 6 at Betty Basler Field. The Southern Conference doubleheader was the conference home opener for the Bucs, falling to 3-2 in league play following the pair of defeats.


Baseball

Bucs split with VMI to open road series

LEXINGTON, Va. (April 6, 2019) -- ETSU experienced both high and lows to open its first road series of the season at VMI, dropping a 7-6 decision in a continuation from Friday’s opener before striking back with a dominant 14-3 win to level the series Saturday.


Baseball

Power outage delays series opener at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (April 5, 2019) -- ETSU baseball had a 3-1 lead against VMI in the top of the seventh and will carry that lead into Saturday, as an unexpected power outage put the series opener on pause Friday night in Lexington, Va.


Men's Golf

Bucs look to build on Carter’s strong finish

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 5, 2019) -- ETSU sophomore Austin Carter (Kingsport, Tenn.) put together a strong finish in the opening round of the Mason Rudolph Championship on Friday afternoon and the Buccaneer men’s golf team looks to carry that momentum into the weekend at the Vanderbilt Legends Club South Course.


Women's Tennis

ETSU downs Western Carolina 6-1 on the road

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 5, 2019) – After enjoying three straight home matches, the Bucs hit the road to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts on Friday afternoon at the Catamount Athletic Complex. ETSU remains undefeated in the SoCon with a 6-1 win over the Catamounts to improve to 10-9 and 5-0. Western Carolina falls to 12-8, 2-4.


Men's Tennis

ETSU Ready for Final Non-Conference Match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team will host its final non-conference match of the 2019 season against UNC Wilmington on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. The Bucs will be in search of their 10th non-conference win of the season, entering the match with a 9-4 record away from league play.


Softball

Bucs Shift Focus back to SoCon Foes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers will settle back in to Betty Basler Field as the softball team will host Southern Conference foe, Mercer, this weekend in a three-game series. The home stand will begin on Saturday, April 6 with a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. The series finale will take place on Sunday, April 7 with the first pitch commencing at 1 p.m.


Women's Golf

Loy Misses Cut, Augusta National Next

AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 4, 2019) -- Following a second consecutive 76 at Champions Retreat Golf Club, ETSU senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) concluded elimination day at the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur in 51st-place, 21 spots out of a qualifying position for Saturday’s final round at Augusta National Golf Club.


Men's Golf

ETSU heads to Music City for final tune-up before SoCon Championship

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 4, 2019) -- Coming off a runner-up showing last month at the Schenkel Invitational, the ETSU men’s golf team is set to make its final tune-up before the Southern Conference Championship as the Buccaneers head to the Music City for the Mason Rudolph Championship, which begins Friday from the Vanderbilt Legends Club South Course.


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

Johnson wins SoCon Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 4, 2019) -- Redshirt senior Ben Johnson (Nashville) was announced as the men’s field Southern Conference Athlete of the Month for the third straight time, as the league office announced its winners for the month of March on Thursday.


Men's Tennis

Rengifo Adds New Hardware to Trophy Case

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2019) – Add a new piece of hardware for ETSU Men’s Tennis star Frazier Rengifo (Cali, Colombia) as he was named Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Month for March. The award was announced this afternoon by the league office.


Baseball

Bucs return to conference play at VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2019) -- For the first time this season, ETSU baseball will hit the road for a Southern Conference weekend series as the Bucs face VMI (6-23, 2-4) in a three-game set April 5-7 in Lexington, Va.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis gears up for road match at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 4, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team heads back on the road for a conference matchup, as they take on Western Carolina on Friday, April 5. The match is set for 2:00 p.m. in Cullowhee. N.C.


Softball

Bucs Split Pair of One-Run Contests

RADFORD, Va. (April 3, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers played their final midweek doubleheader of the season, splitting a pair of one-run contests with the Radford Highlanders on Wednesday, April 3 in Radford, Va. With the split, ETSU improved to 17-13-2 on the campaign and 14-13-2 in non-conference action.


Women's Golf

Loy Lurking at Cut Line Following First Day of Play at ANWA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 3, 2019) -- After nearly a year of lead-up to the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur, the anticipation finally gave way to first round play Wednesday, and ETSU senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) etched her name in the history books as one of the 72 invitees to tee it up at Champions Retreat Golf Club.


Baseball

Bucs hold off streaking Radford in 6-5 thriller

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2019) -- Thomas Stadium experienced another nail-biter on Tuesday night in midweek action, as ETSU baseball escaped with a 6-5 win over Radford in a tight affair.


Women's Tennis

Bucs remain undefeated in SoCon action with 5-2 win over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2019) – laying their third straight home match at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex, the Bucs won their fourth consecutive SoCon match on Tuesday afternoon. ETSU defeated the Mercer Bears 5-2, to improve to 9-9, 4-0 in the SoCon, while the Bears drop to 10-11, 2-4 in the SoCon.


Women's Golf

Loy Arrives in Augusta Ready to Make Holistic History

AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 2, 2019) -- In its 85 years of existence, the world’s most famous golf course has never held a sanctioned, 18-hole women’s golf competition. This weekend brings that long run to an end, and ETSU senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) will be one of 72 invitees at the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur to start a new chapter in the club's storied past.


Men's Tennis

Rengifo Snatches another Honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2019) – The records keep on flying in favor of the sophomore star, Frazier Rengifo (Cali, Colombia). The Southern Conference office announced on Tuesday afternoon that Rengifo secured his fifth SoCon Men’s Tennis Player of the Week award and third in a row. Rengifo set the record last week for most player of the week honors for men’s tennis in league history.


Softball

ETSU Travels to Radford for Midweek Tilt

RADFORD, Va. (April 2, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Softball team will turn the focus on another midweek, non-conference opponent as the Bucs travel to Radford, Va. for a doubleheader against Radford on Wednesday, April 3. The first pitch of game one is slated to begin at 3 p.m. at the Radford Softball Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer to host free soccer clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2019) -- The ETSU women’s soccer program announced its Friday Night Lights free soccer clinic dates on Tuesday for April 5 and April 19 at 5 p.m. each day.


Women's Tennis

ETSU welcomes Mercer on Tuesday to conclude home stand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team concludes a three-match home stand on Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. ETSU will welcome the Mercer Bears at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex, as the Bucs look to stay undefeated in the SoCon.


Baseball

Baseball ends home stand against Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2019) -- ETSU baseball is 18-2 at home this season and will close out a five game home stand on Tuesday night against the Radford Highlanders. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Continue Winning Ways

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 31, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team notched a fifth consecutive victory with Sunday’s 6-1 win over Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn. With the victory, ETSU improved to 14-4 overall and remain undefeated in Southern Conference action with a perfect 5-0 mark. The Bucs have now won 11 of their last 12 tennis matches following the win this afternoon.


Baseball

Georgetown snaps ETSU’s win streak, 5-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2019) -- ETSU’s longest win streak since 2013 came to an end on a cool Sunday afternoon at Thomas Stadium, as Georgetown avoided the sweep with a 5-3 win in the finale.


Baseball

Bucs hammer Hoyas for seventh straight win, 11-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2019) -- ETSU baseball earned its seventh straight win with a dominant performance against Georgetown, racking up 14 hits in an 11-1 victory on Saturday at Thomas Stadium.


Women's Tennis

ETSU downs Chattanooga, 5-2 to win third straight SoCon match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team earned their third straight Southern Conference win. ETSU took down the Chattanooga Mocs 5-2, Saturday morning at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. The Bucs improve to 8-9, 3-0 in the SoCon, while the Mocs fall to 7-8, 0-3 in the SoCon.


Men's Track & Field

Track and field wraps up split squad weekend

GAINESVILLE, Fla. / RALEIGH, N.C. (March 30, 2019) -- ETSU track and field concluded its first split-squad weekend of the season, finishing up action at the Pepsi Florida Relays and the Raleigh Relays on Saturday.


Women's Tennis

ETSU falls to MTSU at home, 4-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team returned home to the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex, but fell to MTSU 4-2 on Friday afternoon. The Bucs fall to 7-9, while MTSU improves to 7-10.


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

Bucs open at Florida and Raleigh Relays

GAINESVILLE, Fla. / RALEIGH, N.C. (March 29, 2019) -- The first two days of the Pepsi Florida Relays and the first day of the Raleigh Relays are both in the books, as ETSU track and field posted notable results Thursday and Friday.


Baseball

Bucs blank Georgetown in series opener, 4-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2019) -- ETSU baseball extended its win streak to six games on Friday night, blanking Georgetown with a 4-0 victory at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Cruise to Victory in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 29, 2019) – For the fourth consecutive match, the ETSU Buccaneers Men’s Tennis team walked away with a dominating victory, this time defeating Charlotte by the final score of 6-1 in Charlotte, N.C. With the win, the Bucs improved to 13-4 on the campaign and 9-4 in non-conference action.


Women's Soccer

Goldoni to compete with Italian national team

LA MANGA, Spain (March 28, 2019) -- Former ETSU women’s soccer forward Eleonora Goldoni (Ferrara, Italy) continues to represent the Bucs on the big stage, as she prepares to rejoin the Italian national team in April.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis hosts back-to-back home matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team returns home to the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex this weekend and will play two matches. The Bucs will welcome MTSU on Friday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. The Bucs will then shift their attention to conference play on Saturday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. when they host Chattanooga.


Baseball

Baseball carries win streak into Georgetown series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2019) -- ETSU baseball owns an all-time program best five sweeps this season and will look to make it six as the Georgetown Hoyas come to Johnson City for a three game set March 29-31.


Men's Tennis

ETSU Ready for Pair of Road Matches

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 28, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers will take their three-match winning streak to the road this weekend, including one Southern Conference match. The men’s tennis team will square off with Charlotte on Friday, March 29 at noon in Charlotte, N.C., followed by Chattanooga on Sunday, March 31 at noon in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Bucs enter the weekend with a 12-4 record, including 4-0 in SoCon action.


Men's Track & Field

Bucs commence first split-squad meet of season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. / RALEIGH, N.C. (March 28, 2019) -- For the first time this season, ETSU track and field will divide and conquer in a split squad weekend, beginning with the Pepsi Florida Relays March 28-30 and the Raleigh Relays March 29-30.


Baseball

Bucs walk off UNC Asheville in 12 innings, 7-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2019) -- Another day…another dramatic finish.


Softball

Bucs Shutout in Midweek Contest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs softball team dropped a second contest to Appalachian State in a matter of seven days, this time falling at home to the Mountaineers by the final score of 5-0 on Wednesday evening. The contest was played at Betty Basler Field in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs dropped a 7-1 decision at Appalachian State on March 20 in Boone, N.C.


Men's Track & Field

Men sweep SoCon track and field awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 27, 2019) -- For the second week in a row, ETSU track and field swept the men’s athlete of the week awards as the Southern Conference announced its winners on Wednesday.


Women's Triathlon

Pleasant Continues to Bolster Roster With Addition of Berg and Batkiewicz

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2019) -- Wednesday marked another noteworthy afternoon in the development of ETSU’s triathlon program, as head coach Janine Pleasant announced Lindsey Batkiewicz and Kayleigh Berg as the newest members of the Blue and Gold’s roster that stands at 13, its largest in team history.


Baseball

Bucs knock off No. 23 Vols in 6-5 thriller

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 25, 2019) -- ETSU baseball validated its scorching hot start at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Tuesday, edging the No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers with an exciting 6-5 victory.


Volleyball

Jenkins announces addition of Lauren Hatch

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2019) – Head coach Benavia Jenkins announced on Tuesday the addition of Lauren Hatch (Olympia Fields, Ill.) to join the program for the 2019-20 season.


Men's Tennis

Rengifo Etched into SoCon History Books

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2019) – On Tuesday afternoon, the Southern Conference announced Frazier Rengifo (Cali, Colombia) as its SoCon Men’s Tennis Player of the Week yet again, making history for both ETSU and the SoCon. Rengifo captured his fourth weekly honor of the season, becoming the conference’s first four-peat SoCon Player of the Week winner in men’s tennis.


Baseball

Daniel Sweeney: A Diamond in the Rough

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2019) -- It was a rough start on the diamond for ETSU baseball's redshirt senior pitcher Daniel Sweeney.


Softball

Bucs Welcome Mountaineers to Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers softball squad will put its three-game winning streak to the test on Wednesday, March 27 when ETSU hosts Appalachian State. The contest will be played at Betty Basler Field and first pitch will commence at 5 p.m. The two squads met on March 20 in Boone, N.C. with the Mountaineers claiming the 7-1 victory.


Baseball

Bucs face No. 23 Tennessee, UNC Asheville in midweek contests

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2019) -- ETSU baseball’s busiest week this season has arrived, as the Bucs will play five games over a six day stretch that begins Tuesday with No. 23 Tennessee in Knoxville at 6 p.m.


Football

Football Season Tickets Now Available

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2019) – Season tickets for ETSU’s six home football games in 2019 are now available for purchase to the general public. Fans wishing to purchase season tickets can do so through the athletics ticket office.


Softball

Dunn Tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2019) – For the first time since rejoining the Southern Conference for the 2015 season, an ETSU Buccaneer freshman was named as the SoCon Player of the Week. Kasidy Dunn (Friendsville, Tenn.) claimed the weekly award as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Homecoming: Globetrotters' Merriweather excited to be coming to Freedom Hall

By the definition of the team’s name, members of the Harlem Globetrotters are used to being on the road.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Earn Fourth SoCon Victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs continued their winning ways on Sunday afternoon as the men’s tennis team upended Samford at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex by the final score of 6-1. With the win, ETSU improved to 12-4 on the season and hold a perfect 4-0 record in Southern Conference play.


Baseball

Bucs sweep Catamounts in first conference series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2019) -- ETSU Baseball is off to its best 22 game start in program history, adding the exclamation point by completing a three-game sweep in its Southern Conference opener against Western Carolina with a 10-3 win on Sunday.


Softball

ETSU Completes Series Sweep over WCU

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 24, 2019) – For just the third time since rejoining the Southern Conference in 2015, the ETSU Buccaneers have completed a SoCon series sweep. The Bucs outdueled Western Carolina on Sunday in Cullowhee, N.C., picking up the 2-1 victory to improve to 3-0 in league play and 16-11-2 overall.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis blanks Samford, 7-0

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 23, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team earned their second straight SoCon win after blanking Samford 7-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Samford Tennis Center. The Bucs improve to 7-8 overall and 2-0 in the SoCon, while Samford falls to 10-7 overall and 1-1 in the SoCon.


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

Personal records fall at Vertklasse Meeting

HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 23, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field squad wrapped up competition at the Vertklasse Meeting at High Point University on Saturday, bringing a plethora of personal records back to Johnson City.


Softball

Bucs Double Up Catamounts in Saturday Doubleheader

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 23, 2019) – Saturday was not for the faint of heart as the ETSU Bucs picked up a pair of Southern Conference victories over Western Carolina in roller coaster fashion on Saturday afternoon in Cullowhee, N.C. ETSU rallied in game one and then surrendered a six-run lead in game two, winning both games after taking a two-run lead in the top of the seventh. With the win, ETSU improves to 15-11-2 on the season and 2-0 in league play.


Baseball

Bucs hold off Western Carolina to win series, 5-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2019) -- The Cardiac Bucs have arrived for conference play.


Baseball

Bucs overcome five run deficit to down Catamounts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2019) -- March Madness took on a whole new meaning in Johnson City on Friday, as ETSU Baseball defeated Western Carolina in its Southern Conference opener with a thrilling, come-from-behind 10-9 win at Thomas Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Silence Furman in Friday Shutout

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2019) – With the 4-0 shutout victory today over Furman, the ETSU Bucs Men’s Tennis team took over the top spot in the Southern Conference standings, improving to 3-0 in league play. ETSU improved to 11-4 on the season, having won eight of its last nine matches.


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

Pectol wins in successful day at Vertklasse Meeting

HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 22, 2019) -- For the second straight week, ETSU track and field competed in North Carolina as the team continued its early outdoor season at the High Point Vertklasse Meeting on Friday.


Men's Basketball

Rodriguez Lands Spot on NABC Division I All-District Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 22, 2019) —ETSU junior forward Jeromy Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) landed a spot on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I All-District Team, which was announced by the committee on Thursday.


Softball

Bucs to open SoCon Play in Cullowhee

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (March 22, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs will travel over the mountain for the second time this week, this time stopping in Cullowhee, N.C. The Bucs will open their Southern Conference schedule with Western Carolina beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday, March 23 beginning at 1 p.m. The series will conclude with a single game on March 24 at 1 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis cruises past Wofford, 6-1

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 21, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team picked up their first conference win of the season after downing Wofford 6-1 on Thursday afternoon. The Bucs improve to 6-8, 1-0 in conference, while Wofford falls to 9-5, 1-1 in conference.


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

Bucs to compete at annual Vertklasse Meeting

HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 21, 2019) -- Coming off a solid weekend at the 49er Classic, ETSU Track and Field now sets its attention on a familiar meet at High Point University — the Vertklasse Meeting — which opens for full competition on Friday.


Baseball

Baseball opens conference play with Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2019) -- Coming off one of its hottest starts in history, the ETSU Baseball team will put its 14-5 record to the test as Southern Conference play begins this weekend at home against Western Carolina.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer to host spring jamboree Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2019) -- ETSU head women’s soccer coach Adam Sayers announced Thursday that his squad would be hosting a four-team jamboree to kick off the spring season — set for Saturday, March 23 at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


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

Stallworth named female track Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 21, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced the second half of its weekly awards following the first week of outdoor season, naming sophomore Lindsey Stallworth (Knoxville) the women’s track athlete of the week on Thursday.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Host Pair of SoCon Foes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers will welcome a pair of Southern Conference foes as the men’s tennis team will square off with Furman and Samford this weekend. The Bucs will host the Paladins on Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. before turning focus to Samford on Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Short-handed Bucs rally but fall to Green Bay in opening round of CIT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2019) -- Without the services of three starters and head coach Steve Forbes, the ETSU men’s basketball team erased an 18-point deficit; however, the Buccaneers couldn’t hold on as Green Bay closed the game on a 21-4 run to defeat the Blue and Gold 102-94 in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament on Wednesday night inside Freedom Hall.


Softball

Bucs Stumble in Boone against Mountaineers

BOONE, N.C. (March 20, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs softball team dropped a tough contest at Appalachian State on Wednesday night, falling to the Mountaineers by the final score of 7-1 in Boone, N.C. With the loss, ETSU falls to 13-11-2 on the season and 4-6-1 in true road games.


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

Johnson, Charles earn SoCon weekly honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 20, 2019) -- The Southern Conference released its first outdoor installment of track and field Athletes of the Week, naming ETSU’s Ben Johnson (Nashville) and Noah Charles (Johnson City) as recipients Wednesday afternoon.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis gears up for two SoCon matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will conclude their road swing this weekend, as they kick off conference play on the road. ETSU will first take on Wofford at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 and then will play their ninth straight road match at Samford on Saturday, March 23 at noon.


Men's Golf

Carter named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 20, 2019) -- ETSU sophomore men’s golfer Austin Carter (Kingsport, Tenn.)was named Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, announced the league office on Wednesday.


Baseball

Tennessee limits Buccaneer bats in 5-1 ETSU loss

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2019) -- ETSU Baseball saw its 12-game home win streak come to an end on Tuesday night, falling to the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers by a final of 5-1 in Johnson City.


Men's Basketball

ETSU set to face Green Bay Wednesday in first round of CIT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2019) -- For the third time in the last four years and the 17th time in program history, the ETSU men’s basketball team will gear up for postseason play as the Buccaneers host Green Bay in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament on Wednesday night at Freedom Hall. The game, dubbed the Hugh Durham Classic, tips off at 7 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Rengifo Snatches SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 19, 2019) – For the third time this season and third time in his young career, ETSU Men’s Tennis star Frazier Rengifo (Cali, Colombia) has been tabbed as the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week. The award was announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.


Softball

Bucs Battle Mountaineers in Boone

BOONE, N.C. (March 19, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs softball team will turn attention to Appalachian State on Wednesday, March 20 for a midweek, single-game showdown in Boone, N.C. First pitch is slated to begin at 5 p.m. at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.


Men's Basketball

Top Things to Know: ETSU vs. Green Bay

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2019) -- With the ETSU men’s basketball team set to open postseason play in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) against Green Bay on Wednesday night, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its Top “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Baseball

Bucs to host in-state rival No. 22 Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team has won 12 straight home games to open the 2019 season and will look for the baker’s dozen on Tuesday as it welcomes No. 22 Tennessee to Thomas Stadium at 6 p.m.


Football

Sanders Announces Addition of Stork to Coaching Staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2019) – East Tennessee State University football head coach Randy Sanders has announced an addition to his coaching staff on Monday afternoon. In conjunction with the first spring practice on March 19, Coach Sanders and the rest of the staff are excited to welcome former Super Bowl winner, Bryan Stork, to the coaching staff.


Men's Basketball

Bucs to play Green Bay in first round of CIT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2019) — There’s more basketball to be played for the Buccaneers.


Women's Golf

Rawof Closes Weekend Strong, Claims Third Career Top-20 Finish

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 17, 2019)-- On a difficult morning to score at Forest Hills Golf Club, sophomore Warda Amira Rawof (Kuala Lampur, Malaysia) carded one of the best marks of the day at the final round of the Valspar Augusta Invitational, climbing 10 spots on the leaderboard to finish in a tie for 19th-place.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Bounce Back with 5-2 Win over Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2019) – Following a tough loss on Friday, the ETSU Bucs Men’s Tennis team bounced back with a thrilling 5-2 victory over Elon on Sunday at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. With the win, ETSU improves to 10-4 on the season, while dropping the Phoenix to 11-4.


Men's Golf

ETSU earns runner-up honor at Schenkel Invitational; Four Bucs finish in top-10

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 17, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s golf team had four players finish in the top-10, while the Buccaneers earned runner-up honors at the Schenkel Invitational, which concluded with final round play on Sunday from Forest Heights Country Club.


Baseball

Cady’s late homer secures sweep of NJIT, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2019) -- Just when it seemed ETSU Baseball’s home unbeaten streak was in jeopardy, the late-inning luck of the Irish turned in favor of the Bucs — resulting in a 3-2 victory over NJIT on St. Patrick's Day.


Baseball

Baseball downs Highlanders in Saturday twinbill

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2019) -- Home field advantage remained true for the ETSU Baseball team on Saturday, as the Bucs improved to an 11-0 home record with two wins over NJIT at Thomas Stadium.


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

Track and Field completes 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 16, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field finished up its first meet of the 2019 outdoor season on Saturday, competing with over 50 schools at the 49er Classic in Charlotte, N.C.


Women's Golf

Melecka Climbs as High as Second Place on Opening Day of Valspar Augusta Invite

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 16, 2019) – Sophomore Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) had a stellar showing Saturday, shooting 70 on her opening 18 holes before finishing the day just seven strokes off the lead going to Sunday’s final round.


Men's Golf

ETSU takes the lead at Schenkel Invitational

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 16, 2019) -- It was moving day at The Schenkel Invitational and the ETSU men’s golf team jumped its way to the top of the leaderboard following second round play on Saturday afternoon from the Forest Heights Country Club.


Softball

Bucs Split Saturday Shutouts in Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 16, 2019) – The ETSU Softball squad split a pair of Saturday shutouts in Cookeville, Tenn. with in-state rival, Tennessee Tech. The Bucs were shutout in game one by the final score of 2-0 but then returned the favor after shutting out the Golden Eagles in game two, 1-0. With the split, ETSU improves to 13-10-2 on the season.


Women's Tennis

Bucs win doubles point, but fall to VCU, 4-3

RICHMOND, Va. (March 16, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team returned to action today at the Thalhimer Tennis center in Richmond, Va., as the Bucs fell to VCU 4-3. ETSU drops to 5-8, while VCU improves to 11-3.


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

Varghese, Charles win on first day of 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 15, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field team opened the 2019 outdoor season with two individual wins on its first day of the Charlotte 49er Classic on Friday.


Men's Tennis

Bucs fall to Blue Raiders, 4-3

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (March 15, 2019) – For the first time in exactly one month, the ETSU Bucs Men’s Tennis team dropped a match to snap the squad’s six-match winning streak dating back to Feb. 16 with a 4-3 win over Fresno State. The Bucs’ first loss since a 6-1 defeat at Arizona (Feb. 15) came tonight against the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee State by the final score of 4-3. With the loss, ETSU falls to 9-4 on the season and MTSU improves to 9-9.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis returns to action at VCU on Saturday

RICHMOND, Va. (March 15, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will return to action this Saturday, March 16 at the Thalhimer Tennis Center, with the match beginning at noon. The Bucs are eager to bounce back and grab a road win after losing three straight on the road.


Men's Golf

Bucs, Hulbert off to solid start at Schenkel Invitational

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 15, 2019) -- With two players sitting in the top-10 – including junior Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.) being tied for third – the ETSU men’s golf team is off to a solid start following opening round play of the Schenkel Invitational on Friday from Forest Heights Country Club.


Softball

ETSU Set for Twin Bill Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 15, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs softball team will hit the road this weekend for a single-day, doubleheader against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, March 16. The twin bill will be played at the Tech Softball Field in Cookeville, Tenn. with a start time of 2 p.m. (EST). The two squads were set to square off this past weekend at the Buccaneer Classic before rain washed the showdown away.


Men's Basketball

Forbes tabbed finalist for Hugh Durham Award

BOSTON, Mass. (March 15, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes is a finalist for another national award.


Baseball

Baseball looks to maintain home dominance against NJIT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team is off to one of its hottest starts at home in history and will look to continue a nine-game home streak into the weekend against NJIT, beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday at 1 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis Adds Oklahoma State Transfer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs have added a new face to the program as men’s tennis head coach Martin Stiegwardt has announced the addition of Oklahoma State transfer, Dylan Bednarczyk.


Women's Golf

One Month from Masters, Bucs Set to Compete Under Shadow of Augusta National

AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 15, 2019) -- The world’s most anticipated golf tournament is set to descend on Augusta, Ga. in four weekends, and ETSU Women’s Golf gets to experience competition in the area before the legions of patrons arrive for the first round of The Masters April 11, the Bucs opening play Saturday morning at the Valspar Augusta Invitational, just a 10-minute drive from Augusta National Golf Club.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Set for Pair of Non-Conference Matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2019) – The Bucs will look to extend their six-match winning streak this weekend with a pair of non-conference matches against Middle Tennessee State and Elon. ETSU will travel to Murfreesboro, Tenn. on March 15 for a 6 p.m. (EST) showdown with the Blue Raiders. The men’s tennis squad will then return home for a Sunday match against Elon at 1 p.m. at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.


Men's Golf

ETSU gears up for Schenkel Invitational

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 24, 2019) -- After wrapping up play at The General Hackler Championship on Tuesday, the ETSU men’s golf team gears up for a quick turnaround as the Blue and Gold head to Statesboro, Ga. for the Schenkel Invitational, which gets underway Friday morning from the Forest Heights Country Club.


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

Bucs begin outdoor season at 49er Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2019) -- With the indoor season in the rear view mirror, the ETSU track and field team will now speed ahead to Charlotte, N.C. for its outdoor opener at the 49er Classic, beginning Friday.


Men's Basketball

Forbes named finalist for Skip Prosser Man of the Year award

BOSTON, Mass. (March 13, 2019) — East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes was named a finalist for the 2019 Skip Prosser Man of the Year award.


Men's Golf

Carter posts a 67 in final round of General Hackler Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 12, 2019) -- ETSU sophomore Austin Carter (Kingsport, Tenn.) recorded his lowest collegiate round by firing a 5-under 67 en route to posting a top-30 finish at the General Hackler Championship, which concluded play on Tuesday afternoon from The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.


Men's Tennis

Fontcuberta Tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 12, 2019) – For the first time in his ETSU career, Sergi Fontcuberta (Barcelona, Spain) was named Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played between March 5-11. The conference announced the award on Tuesday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Boyd named to SoCon All-Tournament Team

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 11, 2019) -- ETSU junior guard Tray Boyd III (Memphis, Tenn.) landed a spot on the Southern Conference All-Tournament Team as the awards were released on Monday night following the conclusion of the tournament.


Men's Golf

ETSU finishes strong to end opening day of General Hackler Championship

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 11, 2019) -- Led by senior Geuntae Kim (Daegu, South Korea),the ETSU men’s golf team put together a strong finish to end the opening day at the General Hackler Championship on Monday from The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.


Softball

ETSU Falls to Purple Aces in Series Finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers wrapped up the 2019 Buccaneer Classic on Monday with a single game against Evansville at Betty Basler Field. The Bucs dropped the contest by the final score of 6-5, falling to 2-2 on the weekend and 12-9-2 overall.


Softball

Bucs Split with Evansville on Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs finished Sunday’s doubleheader with a 1-1 record, splitting a pair of contests against the Evansville Purple Aces. With the split, ETSU improved to 12-8-2 on the campaign, while Evansville improves to 9-10.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Blank Fifth Consecutive Opponent

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2019) – The ETSU Buccaneers held their fifth consecutive opponent to zero points as the men’s tennis team upended Southern Miss on Sunday afternoon by the final score of 4-0. With the win, ETSU improved to 9-3, having won its sixth consecutive match.


Men's Basketball

Bucs fall to #22 Wofford in SoCon semifinal, 81-72

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 10, 2019) -- ETSU and Wofford Part III featured another heavyweight bout, but the third time wasn’t the charm for the Blue and Gold.


Men's Golf

Bucs back in action this week in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 10, 2019) -- After making its spring debut last month out west, the ETSU men’s golf team now heads to the east coast as the Buccaneers gear up for the General Hackler Championship, which gets underway on Monday from The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.


Men's Basketball

ETSU gets historic win over Chattanooga in SoCon quarterfinal

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 9, 2019) — Eight is great.


Softball

Bucs Pull Away from Saints in Home Opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs concluded day one of the Buccaneer Classic with a bang, defeating Siena by the final score of 11-5 in what served as the home opener for ETSU. With the win, ETSU improved to 11-7-2 on the season, snapping a three-game slide. The Saints fall to 3-9, dropping both contests on the day.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Claim Home Victory over Panthers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2019) – For the fifth consecutive match, the ETSU Bucs Men’s Tennis team picked up a victory, including the team’s fourth consecutive sweep. Saturday’s match was the first ETSU contest to be played at Dave Mullins Tennis Complex this season. With the win, the Bucs improve to 8-3 on the campaign, while Georgia State falls to 6-7.


Baseball

Baseball doubles up Georgia State to win series

ATLANTA, Ga. (March 9, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team quickly overcame its heartbreaking loss on Friday night, taking both games of a doubleheader at Georgia State on Saturday to win its first road series of the season.


Baseball

Bucs edged in extras by Georgia State, 6-5

ATLANTA, Ga. (March 8, 2019) -- For the first time this season, ETSU Baseball went to extra innings. The result was a heartbreaking loss in a 13 inning marathon to Georgia State on Friday in Atlanta, 6-5.


Men's Basketball

ETSU opens SoCon Tournament Saturday  against Chattanooga

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 8, 2019) — For the second straight year, the ETSU men’s basketball team will open the Southern Conference Tournament with Chattanooga as the in-state rivals meet in the quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon inside U.S. Cellular Center. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Bucs to host Pair of Home Matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2019) – The Bucs will return home to Johnson City this weekend to cap off their three-match home stand. ETSU Men’s Tennis will host Georgia State on Saturday, March 9 at 10 a.m. before concluding the weekend with Southern Miss on Sunday, March 10 at 11 a.m. Both matches are slated to take place at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.


Women's Basketball

Bucs eliminated in SoCon quarterfinals despite Scheetz’s career-high

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2019) – It was a tale of two halves for the ETSU women’s basketball team, as the Bucs squandered a 14-point lead in the first half. The Terriers scored 50 points in the second half to defeat the Bucs 75-66 on the opening day of the Southern Conference Tournament in the U.S. Cellular Center.


Softball

Bucs to Host Buccaneer Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2019) – The ETSU Softball team will open its home schedule on Friday, March 8 at 1:15 p.m. when the Bucs take on Rutgers. ETSU will host the Buccaneer classic this weekend, beginning with a neutral showdown between Tennessee Tech and Rutgers at 11 a.m. on Friday. The Bucs will play a total of five games during the classic, including two on Friday.


Baseball

Baseball continues road swing at Georgia State

ATLANTA, Ga. (March 7, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team left straight from its midweek game with Vanderbilt Wednesday and booked to Atlanta, as the Bucs face Georgia State in a weekend series that begins on Friday.


Softball

Bucs Blanked by Spartans in Doubleheader

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 6, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs softball team dropped a pair of games to USC Upstate on Wednesday afternoon in Spartanburg, S.C. With the losses, the Bucs fall to 10-7-2 on the season and 3-4-1 in true road contests.


Baseball

Bucs drop midweek matchup at Vanderbilt, 12-4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 6, 2019) -- ETSU Baseball found itself in a tight game early on against the nation’s top-ranked team, but Vanderbilt proved to be too much for the Bucs on Wednesday, taking a 12-4 victory at Hawkins Field.


Men's Basketball

Four Bucs land all-conference honors

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 6, 2019) -- The East Tennessee State University men’s basketball team had four players receive Southern Conference honors as the league office announced its postseason awards on Wednesday.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins SoCon Tournament Thursday vs. Wofford

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 6, 2019) – The quest for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament begins for the ETSU women’s basketball team on Thursday. The Buccaneers head to the 2019 Ingles SoCon Tournament as the No. 4 seed and will square off with No. 5 seed Wofford. Tipoff is set for March 7 at 1:15 p.m. inside the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C.


Volleyball

Jenkins announces summer camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 6, 2019) – ETSU volleyball head coach Benavia Jenkins announced information regarding her summer volleyball camps later this year.


Women's Tennis

Amaro tabbed SoCon Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 5, 2019) – Freshman Raquel Amaro (Caracas, Venezuela) was named the SoCon Women’s Tennis Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office Tuesday afternoon. Amaro went a perfect 2-0 in singles action and went 1-1 in doubles.


Women's Basketball

Haynes-Overton repeats as Defensive Player of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 5, 2019) – The Southern Conference announced its postseason awards on Tuesday afternoon, as three Buccaneers were recognized, including two by the SoCon coaches.


Baseball

Baseball to clash with top-ranked Commodores

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2019) -- For the second week in a row, the ETSU baseball team will face a nationally ranked opponent — but this time, the Bucs will face top-ranked Vanderbilt in Nashville on Wednesday.


Softball

Bucs to Square off with Spartans in Spartanburg

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 5, 2019) – The ETSU Softball squad will be back in action on Wednesday, March 6 as the Bucs travel to Spartanburg, S.C. to take on USC Upstate in a midweek doubleheader. The first pitch is scheduled to commence at 2:30 p.m. at Cyrill Softball Stadium with the second game following thirty minutes of the conclusion of game one.


Football

Herink signs to play professionally with the Vienna Vikings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2019) – Austin Herink (Cleveland, Tenn.)will go from wearing Navy and Gold to Purple and Gold.


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

Three Bucs earn SoCon Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 5, 2019) -- February was a month to remember for ETSU Track and Field, as the Southern Conference announced on Tuesday that three of the four track and field SoCon Athletes of the Month represented the Bucs.


Women's Golf

Snow Stops River Landing Early, Loy Crowned Champion Again

WALLACE, N.C. (March 5, 2019) -- Using a tremendous first day of play at the River Landing Classic, senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) claimed her second River Landing Classic individual championship in as many trips to the tournament, officially winning by three strokes over Rutgers’ Ashleigh Greenham and Middle Tennessee State’s Jenna Burris.


Softball

Schurr Grabs SoCon Player of the Month

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2019) – For the first time in her collegiate career, Malloree Schurr (Montgomery, Texas) has been named the Southern Conference Player of the Month for the month of February. The conference office announced the award this morning. Schurr is the first ETSU Buc to take home SoCon Player of the Month since Tiffany Laughren (Erwin, Tenn.) did so in 2017 in the month of April. Laughren captured two player of the month honors and was joined by teammate Danielle Knoetze (San Diego, Calif.) in a clean sweep of the SoCon hardware that season.


Women's Golf

Loy Rips Apart River Landing For Massive Monday Lead

WALLACE, N.C. (March 4, 2019) -- ETSU senior star Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) showed no mercy Monday, roaring through the River Landing Classic to take a six-stroke lead to the final day of competition thanks to an opening round 68 and a second round 62, the latter shortened to 16 holes because of darkness.


Women's Basketball

Haynes-Overton named College Sports Madness SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2019) – Sophomore Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.) was named the College Sports Madness Player of the Week for the SoCon, for her outstanding performances against Western Carolina and UNCG this past week. This is her second College Sports Madness honor of the season.


Women's Basketball

Ingles SoCon Women’s Basketball Tournament: What ETSU fans need to know

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team heads to the 2019 Ingles Southern Conference Tournament in Asheville, N.C., at the U.S. Cellular Center with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.


Women's Triathlon

McDonald Qualifies for USAT Elite Card, Takes Two Top-Fives at Clermont Challenge

CLERMONT, Fla. (March 3, 2019) -- ETSU Triathlon competed in their first event of 2019 Saturday and Sunday, traveling south for two days of Draft Legal U-25 Elite Development races.


Women's Golf

Bucs Back at River Landing 10 Years After Team Title

WALLACE, N.C. (March 3, 2019) -- River Landing Golf Club holds fond memories for ETSU Women’s Golf, and while none of the athletes on this year’s roster had reached high school, let alone their time ETSU, head coach Stefanie Shelton remembers the high level of play her program displayed on that late-March weekend in 2009.


Men's Basketball

ETSU to face Chattanooga in SoCon quarterfinal on Saturday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2019) — With regular season play coming to an end on Saturday, the ETSU men’s basketball team will now turn its attention to postseason play as the fourth-seeded Buccaneers will take on fifth-seeded Chattanooga in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Tournament Saturday at 2:30 p.m. inside U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C.


Softball

Bucs Split Final Day of Tiger Classic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs Softball team concluded the 2019 Tiger Classic on Saturday evening, splitting a pair of contests against Portland State and host Tennessee State. With the split, the Bucs run their record to 10-5-2 on the season, capping off the weekend with a 2-1 record. The Bucs were scheduled to play five total games, however two have been called due to weather, including tomorrow’s contest against North Alabama.


Women's Basketball

Snowden’s career night pushes Bucs past Spartans, 72-67

GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 2, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team concluded the regular season on a high note, with a 72-67 win over UNCG on Saturday afternoon. ETSU won their last two road games and extend their win streak to three.


Men's Basketball

Bucs grind out win over Western Carolina on Senior Day, 81-74

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team escaped a scare from Western Carolina as the Buccaneers had to grind out an 81-74 win over the Catamounts in front of 5,520 fans on Saturday inside Freedom Hall.


Baseball

Bucs accomplish historic sweep with two wins over LIU-Brooklyn

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2019) -- A memorable weekend came to a fever pitch on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium, as ETSU baseball capped a historic sweep with a pair of 7-2 victories over LIU-Brooklyn.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis falls to Xavier, 4-3

CINCINNATI, Ohio. (March 2, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team played their second straight match in Cincinnati at the Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis Club. The Bucs battled, but fell to Xavier 4-3, falling to 5-7 overall, while Xavier improves to 8-2.


Men's Tennis

ETSU Notches Fourth Consecutive Victory

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 2, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs picked up their fourth consecutive victory and third consecutive 7-0 sweep on Saturday with a victory over the University of Louisiana. The men’s tennis squad improved to 7-3 on the season and 2-0 at home with the win, dropping the Ragin’ Cajuns to 14-4 on the campaign. The match was played at the Bristol Racquet Club in Bristol, Tenn. due to the conditions of the courts from the previous weather this week.


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ETSU athletics announces new deal with Nike, BSN SPORTS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Firday that it has reached a new agreement with Nike & BSN SPORTS, as the official apparel, footwear & equipment provider for Buccaneer athletics.


Softball

Bucs March Past Marist in Tiger Classic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 1, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs Softball squad kicked off the month of March and the Tiger Classic in a positive way, claiming the 12-10 victory over the Marist Red Foxes on Friday evening in Nashville, Tenn. It took eight innings for the Bucs to get the job done, but ETSU was able to claim its first extra-inning contest of the season. With the win, the Bucs improved to 9-4-2 on the campaign.


Baseball

Bucs blast Blackbirds in series opener, 10-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team continued its scorching start at Thomas Stadium on Friday, winning its seventh straight home game with a 10-3 victory over LIU-Brooklyn in the series opener.


Women's Tennis

ETSU edged by Cincinnati, 4-3

CINCINNATI, Ohio. (March 1, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team played their first match in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis Club. The Bucs stayed close with the Bearcats, but ultimately fell 4-3.


Women's Basketball

ETSU concludes the regular season Saturday at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 1, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will wrap up the regular season on Saturday, March 2 when they take on the UNCG Spartans. Tipoff is set for 4:00 p.m. in Fleming Gym.


Men's Basketball

ETSU faces Western Carolina on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2019) -- After beginning the season with summer workouts and tipping things off back in early November, the ETSU men’s basketball team concludes regular season play this Saturday when the Buccaneers host Western Carolina on Senior Day. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Return Home for Weekend Match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs will return home to Johnson City as the men’s tennis squad will host the University of Louisiana on March 2 at 9 a.m. The match was originally scheduled to be played at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex on the campus of ETSU, but has since been changed to the Bristol Racquet Club in Bristol, Tenn. due to inclement weather in the forecast.


Football

Football Reveals Spring Practice Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2019) – ETSU Football Head Coach Randy Sanders has released the Buccaneers’ spring practice schedule on Friday, March 1.


Men's Basketball

Top Things to Know: ETSU vs. Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 1, 2019) – With the ETSU men’s basketball team set to conclude its 2018-19 schedule on Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers host Western Carolina at 4 p.m. inside Freedom Hall, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its Top “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Women's Basketball

Scheetz, Haynes-Overton lead ETSU past WCU, 72-41

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team picked up their first road win of the season with a dominating performance against Western Carolina inside the Ramsey Center. ETSU won 72-41 to improve to 9-20, 7-6 in the SoCon, while Western Carolina falls to 4-24, 0-13 in the SoCon.


Softball

ETSU turns Attention to Tiger Classic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs softball team will be back in action Friday, March 1 when the Bucs travel west to Nashville, Tenn., to take part in the Tiger Classic hosted by Tennessee State. ETSU enters the weekend with an 8-4-2 overall record and will take on Marist (2-0), North Alabama (8-3), Portland State (6-8) and Tennessee State (1-4).


Baseball

Bucs host LIU Brooklyn in hopes to remain hot at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team will look to make history in early March this weekend, opening the month with a three game series against LIU Brooklyn at Thomas Stadium beginning Friday, March 1 at 4 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis gears up for two matches in Ohio

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Feb. 28, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team gears up for two road matches in Cincinnati, Ohio this weekend. The Bucs will take on Cincinnati on Friday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m., followed by a match against Xavier on Saturday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. Both matches will be played at the Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis Club.


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

Johnson, Brown earn postseason SoCon awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 27, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced its track and field specialty awards following this year’s SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championship, listing two Bucs as honorees on Wednesday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins final road swing at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will conclude the regular season on the road with, games against Western Carolina and UNCG. Up first for the Bucs is Western Carolina on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m. inside the Ramsey Center.


Men's Basketball

Bucs make push to average 5,000 fans in SoCon play for second straight year

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2019) -- As the ETSU men’s basketball team gears up for its final regular season game of the 2018-19 season on Saturday, the Buccaneers are on pace to average 5,000 fans in Southern Conference play for the second consecutive year.


Baseball

Baseball struggles at No. 16 Clemson, 14-3

CLEMSON, S.C. (Feb. 26, 2019) -- A nationally ranked Clemson team baffled ETSU’s offense with top-notch pitching, as the Bucs came up on the wrong end of a 14-3 score at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson.


Men's Basketball

ETSU to hold Diaper Derby sponsored by Johnson City Honda on March 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2019) -- The ETSU Athletics Department is looking for fast moving babies!


Men's Tennis

Rengifo Repeats as SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2019) – For the second time this season, ETSU sophomore Frazier Rengifo (Cali, Colombia) has been honored as the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon. This is the second player of the week honor in Rengifo’s career.


Baseball

Baseball travels to No. 24 Clemson Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team is off to a hot start with a 6-1 record, and the Bucs will put that start to the test with its biggest challenge to date at No. 24 Clemson on Tuesday at 4 p.m.


Softball

Grupp Named SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2019) – For the second consecutive week, an ETSU softball player has taken home Southern Conference hardware. This time it was Nikki Grupp (Jacksonville, Fla.) who captured SoCon Player of the Week for games played from Feb. 18-24. The award was announced this afternoon by the league office and is the first SoCon Player of the Week honor for Grupp in her collegiate career. Grupp joins Kelly Schmidt (Norcross, Ga.) as the two award winners for the Bucs this season.


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

Bucs win five golds at SoCon Indoor Championships

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 24, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field team wrapped up the Southern Conference Indoor Championships on Sunday, tacking on one more championship victory on the final day of the meet.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis defeated by No. 29 Tennessee, 4-0

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team made the short trip to Knoxville, to take on the No. 29 Lady Vols, on Sunday afternoon at the Goodfriend Tennis Center. The Bucs fell 4-0 to the Lady Vols, dropping to 5-5 on the season.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Dominate in Spartanburg over Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 24, 2019) – The ETSU Bucs cruised to yet another 7-0 sweep in Southern Conference play with a dominating victory over Wofford in Spartanburg, S.C. With the win, the Bucs improve to 6-3 on the season and 2-0 in league play, while Wofford falls to 3-7 on the year and 0-1 in SoCon play.


Men's Basketball

Bucs fall at UNCG on Miller’s game-winner, 60-59

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2019) -- Freshman guard Daivien Williamson (Winston-Salem, N.C.)gave the Buccaneers the lead with a pair of free throws with 15.4 seconds remaining, but UNCG sophomore guard Isaiah Miller answered with the game-winning bucket. Miller scored on a running lay-up with 3.8 seconds remaining to lift the Spartans to a 60-59 win over ETSU on Sunday afternoon from the Greensboro Coliseum.


Baseball

Bucs complete sweep with two wins over Wagner

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team continued its hot start to the 2019 season, winning both games of a doubleheader to earn the series sweep of Wagner on a windy Sunday in Johnson City.


Softball

Bucs Surrender Advantage to Gardner-Webb

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2019) – The ETSU Softball Team concluded the GWU Softball Tournament with a heartbreaking loss to Gardner-Webb on Sunday, 5-4. The Bucs were ahead 4-0 with three outs to play but could not find the final two outs as ETSU surrendered five runs in the home half of the seventh. With the loss, ETSU falls to 8-4-2 on the season.


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

Bucs start strong at SoCon Indoor Championships

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 23, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field team earned four victories and had a number of scorers in Day One of the Southern Conference Indoor Championships at the Corps Physical Training Facility on Saturday.


Softball

Bucs Split Second Consecutive Doubleheader

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2019) – For the second consecutive day, the ETSU Softball Team split a doubleheader in Boiling Springs, N.C. This time, the Bucs dominated in the first game with a 15-6 victory over St. Francis (PA), avenging a 16-10 loss to the Red Flash on Friday afternoon. With the split, ETSU improved to 8-3-2 on the season, including 2-2 this weekend.


Baseball

Pitching paves way for 6-1 win over Wagner

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2019) -- Six unanswered runs and a solid outing by senior Micah Kazcor on the mound led to a 6-1 series-opening win for ETSU Baseball against Wagner on Saturday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

Seniors shine in 71-50 win over Samford on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2019) – After two close heartbreaking losses in overtime, the ETSU women’s basketball team bounced back to defeat Samford 71-50 on Senior Day in Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bucs, Spartans to clash Sunday in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2019) -- ETSU and UNCG have met in the last two Southern Conference Championship games. On Sunday, all eyes will be on the Buccaneers and Spartans when they clash at 3 p.m. inside the Greensboro Coliseum.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis set to play No. 29 Lady Vols on Sunday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will play their fourth Power 5 team of the season, when they take the short trip to Knoxville to play the 29th ranked Tennessee Vols. The match is set for 3:00 p.m. at the Goodfriend Tennis Center.


Baseball

Baseball moves to Saturday single game at 3 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2019) -- ETSU Baseball announced that due to the timing of Saturday’s weather, first pitch for the series opener vs. Wagner would be pushed to a 3 p.m. start time.


Softball

Bucs Split Rainy Friday Doubleheader

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The ETSU Softball team split a rainy, drawn out Friday doubleheader in Boiling Springs, N.C. at the GWU Softball Tournament. The Bucs slipped against St. Francis (PA) before returning later in the night to dismantle the host squad by the final of 17-1. ETSU plated 27 runs on the day, improving to 7-2-2 on the season. Malloree Schurr (Montgomery, Texas) stole the show, finishing 7-for-8 on the day with three doubles, one triple and one long ball. In addition, Schurr posted 10 RBIs on the evening, running her season total to a team-high 18 RBIs.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Cruise Past Spartans in SoCon Opener

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2019) – ETSU Men’s Tennis kicked off the 2019 Southern Conference campaign in convincing fashion, sweeping the Spartans by the final score of 7-0 in Greensboro, N.C. at the Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center. With the win, the Bucs improve to 5-3 on the season and 1-0 in league play, while UNCG falls to 1-3 (0-1 SoCon).


Women's Basketball

ETSU set to celebrate Senior Day Saturday vs. Samford

OHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2019) – In the final home game of the regular season, the ETSU women’s basketball team will host the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym. The presenting game sponsor for tomorrow’s game is the ETSU College of Public Health. To purchase tickets, please click here or call 423-439-3878


Football

Football Releases Walk-On Tryout Information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2019) – ETSU Football Head Coach Randy Sanders and his staff have released information on Friday regarding an upcoming tryout for walk-on players.


Baseball

Baseball announces schedule changes for weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2019) -- Due to inclement weather anticipated in the area, ETSU Baseball has announced that Friday’s game against Wagner will be moved to a Saturday doubleheader, beginning at 12 p.m.


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

Bucs head to Lexington for SoCon Indoor Championships

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 22, 2019) -- The indoor track and field season is coming to a close, and one guaranteed meet remains for the Bucs as ETSU travels to compete at the Southern Conference Indoor Championships set for Feb. 23-24 inside VMI’s Corps Physical Training Facility.


Women's Basketball

Bucs’ furious comeback falls shy to Mercer in overtime

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2019) – After falling behind by 14 in the second quarter, ETSU had a furious comeback, tying the game twice to send the Bucs to their second straight overtime game. Mercer would outscore ETSU 8-2 in overtime to come away with an 83-77 win.


Men's Basketball

Bo Knows! Hodges’ career night lifts Bucs to 94-70 win at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 21, 2019) -- “Bo Knows.”


Men's Tennis

Men’s Tennis to Open SoCon Play

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2019) – The ETSU Men’s Tennis team travels East to kick start the 2019 Southern Conference campaign with a showdown against UNCG on Friday at the UNCG Tennis Courts at 2 p.m. The Bucs will then flip around to take on Wofford on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Spartanburg, S.C.


Baseball

Baseball welcomes Wagner for weekend series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team returns to the friendly confines of Thomas Stadium for a weekend series against Wagner College, set for Feb. 22-24 in Johnson City.


Softball

Bucs Set for Action in Boiling Springs

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2019) – The ETSU Softball team will look to continue its best start in program history this weekend when the Bucs take part in the GWU Softball Tournament hosted by Gardner-Webb in Boiling Springs, N.C. ETSU will kick off the tournament on Friday with a doubleheader against St. Francis (PA) at noon, followed by host Gardner-Webb at 4 p.m. The Bucs will take on the Red Flash and Runnin’ Bulldogs twice this weekend, in addition to squaring off with Bowling Green.


Women's Tennis

ETSU cruises past LMU 7-0 in midweek match

HARROGATE, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team picked up their fourth sweep of the season after taking down Lincoln Memorial 7-0 on Wednesday afternoon at the LMU Tennis Complex. The Bucs improve to 5-4, while LMU drops to 5-2.


Men's Golf

Hulbert Posts Top 20 Finish at The Prestige

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2019) -- Playing in its first tournament of the spring season, the ETSU men’s golf team was led by Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.) as the Buccaneer redshirt junior posted a top 20 finish at The Prestige presented by Charles Schwab, which concluded on Wednesday from the Greg Norman Course at PGA West.


Women's Triathlon

Triathlon Adds Three More to Recruiting Class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2019) – Head Coach Janine Pleasant announced the addition of a trio of new Bucs Wednesday, bringing ETSU Triathlon’s roster for the 2019-20 campaign to double-figures for the first time in program history.


Men's Basketball

ETSU gears up for final regular season road swing

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 20, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team gears up for its final road swing of the regular season, beginning Thursday night at VMI. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Cameron Hall.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball hosts Mercer Thursday for Blue Out

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team looks to remain undefeated at home against conference opponents, when they host the Mercer Bears on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m.


Men's Golf

Hulbert continues to pace Bucs out west

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2019) -- ETSU redshirt junior Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.) continues to pace the Buccaneers at The Prestige presented by Charles Schwab from the Greg Norman Course at PGA WEST.


Baseball

Baseball drops midweek matchup at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 19, 2019) -- The ETSU Baseball team dropped its first game of the season on Tuesday afternoon, as ACC contender Virginia Tech defeated the Bucs 9-3 at English Field at Union Park.


Men's Basketball

Bucs ranked in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for seventh straight week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team made its appearance in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the seventh straight week as the Buccaneers are ranked No. 14 in the most-recent poll that was released on Monday night.


Volleyball

Jenkins hires Giovanny Delevry as Assistant Coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2019) – ETSU volleyball head coach Benavia Jenkins, announced the hiring of assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Giovanny Delevry to the Buccaneer staff.


Softball

Softball Announces Schedule Change

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2019) – Tuesday night’s softball game between ETSU and Tennessee has been rescheduled to April 16 due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game was originally slated to commence at 6 p.m. at Betty Basler Field on the campus of ETSU.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis set to play Lincoln Memorial in mid-week match

HARROGATE, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2019) – After two losses last week, the ETSU women’s tennis team is looking to bounce back, as they shift their attention to Lincoln Memorial. The Bucs will play on the road at the LMU Tennis Complex and the match will begin at 4:00 p.m.


Men's Golf

Bucs wrap up day one at The Prestige

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2019) – The ETSU men’s golf team began its spring campaign on Monday as the Buccaneers wrapped up opening round play at The Prestige presented by Charles Schwab.


Baseball

Bucs play Virginia Tech Tuesday at 2 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2019) -- After a perfect 3-0 start to the season this past weekend, the ETSU Baseball team will hit the road for the first time to face a formidable foe in Virginia Tech Tuesday.


Baseball

Greer wins SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 18, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced its first 2019 Player of the Week following opening weekend, awarding ETSU’s junior catcher Jackson Greer (Knoxville, Tenn.) with his first career honor.


Softball

Bucs to Host Volunteers under the Lights

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2019) – The ETSU Softball team returns to Johnson City for its home opener on Tuesday when the Bucs host sixth-ranked Tennessee at Betty Basler Field. First pitch between the Bucs and Volunteers is set to begin at 6 p.m.


Men's Soccer

Men’s Soccer announces walk-on tryouts for March 2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2019) -- ETSU head coach David Casper announced that the men’s soccer program would be holding open tryouts on Saturday, March 2 at 10:15 a.m. at Summers Taylor Soccer Complex.


Softball

Schmidt Tabbed SoCon Pitcher of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2019) – Junior right hander, Kelly Schmidt (Norcross, Ga.), was named this week’s Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week for games played from Feb. 11-17. The award was announced this afternoon by the league office and is the first SoCon Pitcher of the Week honor for Schmidt in her collegiate career.


Women's Golf

Loy Climbs Leaderboard For Fourth-Place Finish

GREENSBORO, Ga. (Feb. 17, 2019) -- Senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) followed her superb Saturday with more of the same Sunday, carding a final round 71, tied for the third-best final 18 of the weekend, to finish in fourth-place at the Lake Oconee Invite.


Baseball

Bucs clinch sweep of Iona with 14-4 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2019) -- It was a perfect opening weekend for ETSU Baseball, as the Bucs once again brought the offense to close a three-game sweep of Iona Sunday afternoon with a 14-4 win.


Women's Tennis

Pascual-Larrinaga earns sixth win as ETSU falls to Alabama, 6-1

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Feb. 17, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team took on Alabama on Sunday morning at the UA Tennis Facility, but fell to the Crimson Tide 6-1. The Bucs fall to 4-4, while Alabama improves to 9-1.


Softball

Bucs Suffer First Loss of Season

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The ETSU Softball team dropped its first game of the 2019 campaign, falling to undefeated Virginia Tech by the final score of 8-3 to close out the Wingate by Wyndham Invitational in Charleston, S.C. The Bucs concluded the tournament with a 4-1 overall mark, earning a pair of wins over Detroit Mercy and Charleston Southern.


Men's Golf

ETSU opens spring season this week in California

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2019 -- Coming off a fall season that saw the Buccaneers win the 21st annual Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men’s golf team opens its spring schedule this week when the Blue and Gold gear up for The Prestige presented by Charles Schwab. Tournament play begins Monday at the PGA West Greg Norman Course.


Men's Tennis

Singles wins propel ETSU past Fresno State, 4-3

TUCSON, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2019) – The ETSU men’s tennis team bounced back from a loss yesterday, to defeat Fresno State today, 4-3 at the Robson Tennis Center. The Bucs went 1-1 in their Arizona trip and improve to 4-3, while the Bulldogs fall to 5-3.


Men's Basketball

Bucs get balanced scoring in 19-point win over Mercer, 88-69

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team closed the first half on a 24-5 run and the rout was on, as the Buccaneers cruised to an 88-69 win over Mercer in front of 5,146 fans inside Freedom Hall on Saturday.


Women's Golf

Loy, Melecka Within Striking Distance Heading to Lake Oconee Finale

GREENSBORO, Ga. (Feb. 16, 2019) -- Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) used an even-par 72 in her opening round to pace the Bucs while Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) closed her 27 holes of play with eight straight pars to trail Loy’s 4-over-par total from the first day of play at The National by just one stroke heading to Sunday’s conclusion of competition.


Softball

Offense Propels Bucs to Saturday Sweep

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The ETSU offense came to life in day two of the Wingate by Wyndham Invitational, pouring in 14 runs in two games. The Bucs earned victories over Detroit Mercy (2-1) and host Charleston Southern (12-0) to improve to 6-0-2 on the season, becoming the only unbeaten team left in the Southern Conference.


Women's Basketball

Snowden records career-high in overtime loss at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2019) – In a very physical battle on Saturday afternoon at the Timmons Arena, ETSU fell 57-55 in overtime against Furman. The Bucs fall to 7-19 overall, 5-5 in the SoCon, while Furman improves to 16-10, 8-3 in the SoCon.


Baseball

Bucs bring offense in 14-3 win over Iona

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2019) -- ETSU baseball overcame a three run deficit in the opening frame Saturday against Iona in a big way, scoring 14 unanswered runs in a 14-3 onslaught to clinch the season opening series in Johnson City.


Men's Basketball

Bucs host Mercer on Saturday for Fan Appreciation Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team wraps up its brief two-game homestand Saturday afternoon when the Bucs host Mercer inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis set to play at Alabama on Sunday

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Feb. 16, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will take on Alabama on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) at the Alabama Tennis Center.


Men's Tennis

ETSU wins doubles point, but falls to Arizona, 6-1

TUCSON, Ariz. (Feb. 15, 2019) – The ETSU men’s tennis team played one of two matches in Tucson, Ariz. today at the Robson Tennis Center. The Bucs were defeated by Arizona on Friday afternoon, 6-1. ETSU falls to 3-3, while Arizona improves to 5-1.


Softball

Bucs Earn Pair of Wins in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. – A pair of one-run victories allowed the ETSU Softball team to get off to a strong start for the second weekend in a row. With the doubleheader sweep, the Bucs improve to 4-0-2 for a .833 winning percentage. ETSU’s .833 win percentage marks the best win percentage through the first six games in program history.


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

Johnson wins men’s weight at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 15, 2019) -- ETSU track and field senior Ben Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) represented ETSU at the Virginia Tech Challenge on Friday, winning the men’s weight throw event inside Rector Field House.


Baseball

Greer’s late homer gives Bucs opening day win, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2019) -- One swing of the bat made all the difference for ETSU on opening day, as a late two-run homer in the eighth inning propelled the Bucs to a 4-3 win over Iona at Thomas Stadium Friday afternoon.


Men's Cross Country

XC Men Earn USTFCCCA Team Academic Award; Varghese Honored as Individual

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Feb. 15, 2019) -- The USTFCCCA announced their team academic awards for the cross-country season Thursday, and ETSU was honored amongst the list of squads to achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average in the classroom, posting a 3.35 cumulative GPA at the conclusion of the fall semester.


Men's Golf

ETSU men’s golf announces leadership transition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2019) -- With the ETSU men’s golf team set to open its spring season this weekend, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that legendary head coach Fred Warren has shared his plans to retire at the end of the 2019 spring season.


Women's Basketball

Bucs gear up for road game at Furman Saturday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team is eager to get their first road win of the season this Saturday, Feb. 16 when they take on the Furman Paladins in Timmons Arena.


Women's Golf

Shelton Leads Bucs to Lake Oconee for Start of Spring Season

GREENSBORO, Ga. (Feb. 15, 2019) -- With fall competition and a full winter of preparation behind her women’s golf program, head coach Stefanie Shelton, the most-tenured coach of a women’s sport at ETSU, enters her 17th spring at the helm for the Blue and Gold with a squad set to make an impact beginning this weekend at the Lake Oconee Invite.


Baseball

ETSU Athletics makes improvements and renovations to Thomas Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2019) -- With the 2019 baseball season approaching, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics made numerous renovations to Thomas Stadium this past offseason.


Men's Basketball

Tisdale’s career night fuels ETSU past The Citadel, 91-83

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team is so well-balanced, it’s no surprise to have a different player step up each night and lead the team in scoring.


Baseball

2019 Preview: ETSU Baseball opens at 1 p.m. Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2019) -- The second season of the Joe Pennucci era begins Friday afternoon for ETSU Baseball, as the Bucs are set to host the Iona Gaels at 1 p.m. inside Thomas Stadium in Johnson City.


Women's Basketball

ETSU’s comeback falls short at Wofford, 77-74

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2019) – In front of a loud and packed crowd for Wofford’s Education Day at Richardson Indoor Stadium, ETSU fell to Wofford 77-74 on Thursday morning. The Bucs came back to pull within one after being down by twenty in the third quarter.


Softball

Bucs to Return to Action in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2019) – The ETSU Softball team returns to action Friday when the Bucs open up the Wingate by Wyndham Invitational against Detroit Mercy at noon, followed by host Charleston Southern at 5 p.m. ETSU will play a total of five games, including two against Detroit Mercy and Charleston Southern, before closing out the tournament with Virginia Tech on Sunday at 1 p.m.


Men's Golf

Bucs spring opener to be video streamed live on Golfweek

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2019) -- The ETSU men's golf team opens its spring season on Monday at the 19th annual The Prestige presented by Charles Schwab. Buccaneer fans across the world will have the opportunity to watch the Bucs in action, as the second and third rounds will be video streamed live across the USA TODAY Network.


Men's Tennis

Bucs gear up for two matches in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (Feb. 14, 2019) – After enjoying about two weeks off, the ETSU men’s tennis team gears up for two matches in Tucson, Ariz. On Friday, Feb. 15, the Bucs will take on Arizona and then will face off against Fresno State on Saturday, Feb. 16. Both matches are slated for 4:00 p.m. (ET)


Baseball

Ivy Click wins final season ticket sweepstakes edition

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2019) -- With ETSU Baseball’s opening day one day away, the ETSU Athletics Department announced its final winner of the Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes.


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

Johnson to throw at Virginia Tech Challenge

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 14, 2019) -- ETSU Director of Track and Field George Watts announced on Thursday that redshirt senior weight thrower Ben Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) would compete as a late entrant at the Virginia Tech Challenge on Friday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis edged by Appalachian State, 4-3

BOONE, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team made the short trip over the mountain, to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers, on Wednesday afternoon at the Deer Valley Racquet Club. ETSU was edged by Appalachian State 4-3, as the Bucs fall to 4-3, while the Mountaineers improve to 2-1.


Men's Basketball

ETSU opens homestand against The Citadel on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2019) -- After playing four of its last five away from home, ETSU men’s basketball opens a two-game home stand Thursday night when the Buccaneers host The Citadel at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


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

Brown and Johnson sweep SoCon field awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 13, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced on Wednesday that ETSU track and field freshman Mekayla Brown (Elgin, S.C.) and redshirt senior Ben Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) swept the SoCon field athlete of the week awards.


Women's Basketball

ETSU looks to carry momentum into Wofford on Thursday morning

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 13, 2019) – After enjoying a three-game homestand, the ETSU women’s basketball team will hit the road to take on Wofford on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 11:00 a.m. Wofford will be hosting their Education Day on Valentine’s Day.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis set to make short trip to Appalachian State Wednesday

BOONE, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team begins one of nine straight matches on the road. The Bucs will head over the mountain to face Appalachian State on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 2:00 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Haynes-Overton repeats as SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 12, 2019) – Sophomore guard Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.) was named the SoCon Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office Tuesday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to host Coaching for Literacy game Thursday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2019) - Head Coach Steve Forbes and East Tennessee State University Men’s Basketball continue in their partnership with Coaching for Literacy (CFL) to raise awareness about the issue of illiteracy in America and to provide support for young children struggling to read in Johnson City.


Baseball

Giambalvo named to Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2019) -- The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced its preseason watch list for the 15th annual 2019 Stopper of the Year Award on Monday, a list that included ETSU’s senior closer James Giambalvo (Alhambra, Calif.).


Softball

Bucs walk away with two ties on final day of Blue Hose Invitational

CLINTON, S.C. (Feb. 9, 2019) -- After spending all afternoon at the Presbyterian Softball Complex, the ETSU softball team walked away with a pair of stalemates.


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

Bucs bring home personal records from Music City Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2019) -- The ETSU track and field team completed Day Two of the Music City Challenge in Nashville Saturday, competing against some of the nation’s best athletes and bringing home new personal records.


Men's Basketball

Furman’s strong shooting dooms Bucs in Greenville

GREENVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2019) -- Jeromy Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic)was the only bright spot for the Buccaneers on Saturday.


Women's Basketball

ETSU downs in-state rival Chattanooga, 64-54

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team ended their three-game homestand on a high note, after defeating the Chattanooga Mocs 64-54 on Saturday afternoon in Brooks Gym. Today’s win marks ETSU’s fifth straight conference win at home, helping them to remain undefeated at home against conference opponents.


Women's Tennis

Bucs earn second straight win; defeat Liberty 4-0

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2019) – Playing their second straight home match, the ETSU women’s tennis team picked up a 4-0 win over Liberty on Saturday morning at the Bristol Racquet Club. ETSU improves to 4-2 ending Liberty’s two-match win streak, as they fall to 2-2.


Softball

Bucs open season with two wins at Blue Hose Invitational

CLINTON, S.C. (Feb. 9, 2019) -- The ETSU softball team opened the season with a pair of wins at the Blue Hose Invitational as the Buccaneers run-ruled Morgan State, 10-0 (five innings), before capping off the day with a 9-2 victory over Akron from the PC Softball Complex.


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

Bucs complete first day of Music City Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2019) -- A handful of ETSU track and field athletes competed in the early portion of the Music City Challenge in Nashville on Friday — opening the two-day meet at Vanderbilt.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis hosts Liberty on Saturday morning

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team plays their second straight home match when they host Liberty on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10:00 a.m. Due to weather, the match will be played indoors at the Bristol Racquet Club.


Women's Basketball

Bucs conclude homestand with Mocs on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team concludes a three-game homestand on Saturday, when they host conference rival Chattanooga. Tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m. and the Bucs are eager to remain undefeated against conference opponents on their home confines of Brooks Gym.


Softball

ETSU softball set to open 2019 season Saturday

CLINTON, S.C. (Feb. 8, 2019) -- The ETSU softball team will open its 2019 season this weekend as the Buccaneers head to Clinton, S.C., for the Blue Hose Invitational. The Bucs will face Morgan State, Akron and Presbyterian over the two-day tournament at the PC Softball Complex.


Women's Triathlon

Triathlon Adds Elliott on National Signing Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2019) -- ETSU triathlon added to their seven-athlete roster on National Signing Day, welcoming Katelyn Elliott out of Porter High School in Houston, Texas.


Men's Basketball

Bucs look to bounce back against Furman on Saturday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 8, 2019) -- Coming off a heartbreaking overtime loss to Wofford on Thursday, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to bounce back into the win column when the Bucs hit the road to take on Furman Saturday afternoon inside Timmons Arena. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.


Men's Soccer

Casper promotes Josh Scott to recruiting coordinator

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2019) -- ETSU head men’s soccer coach David Casper announced Friday morning that assistant coach Josh Scott would receive a promotion to recruiting coordinator, effective immediately.


Men's Basketball

Bucs fall in overtime heartbreaker to Wofford, 78-76

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2019) -- The 5,911 fans inside Freedom Hall were treated to a heavyweight bout between a pair of Southern Conference powers on Thursday night.


Women's Tennis

Bucs sweep Tusculum in home opener, 7-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2019) – On a beautiful day in Johnson City, the ETSU women’s tennis team earned their second sweep of the season over Tusculum on Thursday afternoon at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex. ETSU improves to 3-2, while Tusculum falls to 0-1 in the spring season.


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

Track and Field tunes up for Music City Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2019) -- With one meet remaining before the Southern Conference Indoor Championships, the ETSU Track and Field team will head to Vanderbilt for the Music City Challenge set for Feb. 8-9 in Nashville, Tenn.


Baseball

Beam, Smith earn SoCon preseason baseball honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 7, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced its preseason baseball rankings Thursday afternoon, as ETSU was selected to finish fourth by the conference coaches and fifth in the media poll.


Men's Basketball

ETSU faces league-leading Wofford in Blue Out on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2019) -- When ETSU and Wofford meet inside Freedom Hall on Thursday night it won’t only be the biggest game in the Southern Conference, but arguably the biggest matchup among the slate of 65 NCAA Division I games that night.


Football

ETSU Football announces 28-man signing class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2019) -- The East Tennessee State University football team concluded its 2019 National Signing Day by holding a press conference to announce the Buccaneers’ 28-man class on Wednesday evening inside the Ramsey Tower at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium.


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

Varghese earns second men’s track weekly award

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 6, 2019) -- For the second time this indoor season, sophomore Ben Varghese (Kingsport, Tenn.) was chosen as the Southern Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday.



Men's Tennis

Lugo and Mikrovas ranked 59th in doubles by Oracle/ITA

TEMPE, Ariz. (Feb. 6, 2019) – In the latest Oracle/ITA Division I Men’s Tennis rankings, Juan Lugo (Maracay, Venezuela) and Chris Mikrovas (Athens, Greece) were ranked 59th in doubles.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis welcomes Tusculum for home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2019) – After playing their first four matches on the road, the ETSU women’s tennis team will host Tusculum on Thursday, Feb. 7 for their home opener. The match is set for 3:00 p.m. and will be played outside at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex.


Football

Football announces details for National Signing Day coverage

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released details regarding Wednesday’s National Signing Day for football.


Softball

ETSU softball releases details for home opener vs. Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2019) – The ETSU softball team is just two weeks away from hosting Tennessee in their home opener. The game is set for Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Betty Basler Field and Citi is the presenting game sponsor.


Men's Tennis

Rengifo named SoCon Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 5, 2019) – Sophomore Frazier Rengifo (Cali, Colombia) was named the SoCon Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office Tuesday afternoon. This is Rengifo’s first career honor.


Women's Basketball

Haynes-Overton garners Player of the Week Honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 5, 2019) – Sophomore guard Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.) was named the SoCon Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office Tuesday afternoon.


Men's Soccer

Bucs Soccer Academy announces summer camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer program announced its Bucs Soccer Academy, LLC summer camp information on Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

ETSU moves to No. 8 in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2019) -- Coming off a perfect 3-0 road swing, the ETSU men’s basketball team moved back to No. 8 in the most recent CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll, which was released on Monday night.


Women's Basketball

Haynes-Overton named College Sports Madness SoCon Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2019) – Sophomore Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.) was named the College Sports Madness Player of the Week for the SoCon, for her outstanding performances against UNCG and Western Carolina this past week.


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

Varghese, Johnson win SoCon Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 4, 2019) -- ETSU Track and Field swept the Southern Conference monthly awards on the men’s side for January, as Ben Varghese and Ben Johnson were announced as SoCon Athletes of the Month Monday afternoon.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis falls to Lipscomb, 4-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team concluded their weekend in Nashville, but fell 4-1 to Lipscomb at the Whitworth Racquet Club.


Men's Tennis

ETSU loses road match to Old Dominion, 4-3

NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 3, 2019) – The ETSU men’s tennis team played their fourth straight match on the road, but fell at Old Dominion, 4-3. The Bucs fall to 3-2, as Old Dominion improves to 4-2.


Men's Basketball

Hodges, N'Guessan power Bucs past Chattanooga, 77-64

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2019) -- ETSU men’s basketball continues to have Chattanooga’s number.


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

Seniors shine in final home indoor meet

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2019) -- The final home meet of the indoor season was a successful one for the ETSU track and field team Saturday, as the Bucs recorded 14 podium finishes to cap off senior day inside the MSHA/ESTU Athletics center.


Women's Basketball

Haynes-Overton leads ETSU in overtime victory against WCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2019) – With .5 seconds remaining on the clock and Western Carolina out in front 70-68, sophomore Erica Haynes-Overton would make two of the biggest shots of her life to tie the game at 70, pushing the Bucs into overtime action.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis sweeps Belmont on the road

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team picked up their second straight win and their first sweep of the season, after winning 7-0 against Belmont on Friday night at the Ensworth High School Tennis Center.


Men's Tennis

Rengifo clinches match as Bucs defeat VCU 4-3

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 1, 2019) – The ETSU men’s tennis team improved their record to 3-1 after defeating VCU 4-3 on Friday afternoon at the Thalhimer Tennis Center.


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

Track and field starts strong at Buccaneer Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2019) -- A healthier ETSU track and field team saw a number of strong performances from both its usual and unusual performers to open Day One of the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational on Friday inside the MSHA/ETSU Athletics Center.


Women's Basketball

ETSU welcomes Western Carolina for Play 4 Kay Pink Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2019) – Coming off a strong win against UNCG, the Bucs shift their attention to Western Carolina. The game is set for Feb. 2 at 2:00 p.m. in Brooks Gym. The game is sponsored by Mahoney’s and it is also ETSU’s Play 4 Kay Pink Game, as fans are encouraged to wear pink.


Men's Basketball

Bucs look to cap off perfect road swing Saturday at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2019) -- Two down. One to go.


Men's Basketball

Good pours in 27, Forbes collects 250th career win as Bucs sweep Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 31, 2019)– Sophomore guard Patrick Good (Johnson City, Tenn.) poured in a game-high 27 points – including a pivotal four-point-play to break a tie game with just over four minutes remaining – to help lift ETSU men’s basketball to a 74-66 win over Samford on Thursday night inside Pete Hanna Center. With the win, head coach Steve Forbes recorded his 250th career victory -- 94 of them coming at ETSU.


Women's Basketball

Haynes-Overton, Scheetz carry Bucs past UNCG, 85-76

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2019) – Returning to Brooks Gym for the first of three home games, the ETSU women’s basketball team defeated the UNCG Spartans 85-76 on Thursday night.


Men's Tennis

ETSU readies for VCU and Old Dominion this weekend

RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 31, 2019) – The ETSU men’s tennis team continues their longest road stretch of the season when they play two matches in Virginia. ETSU will play at VCU on Friday, Feb. 1 at 2:00 p.m. and then will take on Old Dominion on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 11:00 a.m.


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

Bucs host second indoor meet on senior weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2019) – The ETSU Track and Field team ended the month of January on a high note last weekend and will look to do more of the same in February, opening with the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational in Johnson City Feb. 1-2.


Softball

Softball Lands Three on SoCon Preseason Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 31, 2019) -- ETSU softball had three players earn preseason Southern Conference honors as the league office announced its awards on Thursday. Sophomore second baseman Lauren Lee (Cleveland, Tenn.) and senior designated player Taylor Wright (Erwin, Tenn.) were placed on the first team and junior third baseman Nikki Grupp (Jacksonville, Fla.) landed a spot on the second team.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis gears up for two road matches in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2019) – Coming off a thrilling comeback win over Virginia Tech, the ETSU women’s tennis team continues their road stint when they travel to Nashville, Tenn. The Bucs will play Belmont on Friday, Feb. 1 and then will take on Lipscomb on Sunday, Feb. 3.


Baseball

Baseball announces final season ticket sweepstakes opportunity

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2019) -- As an initiative to award its early season ticket buyers, ETSU Athletics announced its final round of the 2019 ETSU Baseball Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes on Thursday morning.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball hosts UNCG for Children’s Hospital Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2019) – After traveling to their farthest conference road opponents, the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to Brooks Gym to host the UNCG Spartans on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7:00 p.m. Thursday’s game is sponsored by Pepsi and is also the Children’s Hospital Night for the Bucs and a portion of every ticket will be donated to the Niswonger Children’s Hospital. To purchase tickets, please click here.


Men's Basketball

ETSU goes for season sweep against Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 30, 2019)– The ETSU men’s basketball team eyes a regular season sweep as the Buccaneers take on Samford Thursday night in Birmingham. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. inside the Pete Hanna Center.


Baseball

D1 Baseball picks ETSU fourth in preseason poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2019) -- D1 Baseball writer Mark Etheridge released his 2019 Southern Conference baseball preview and projected standings this week, slating the Bucs to finish fourth in the standings.


Men's Basketball

Good nets SoCon Player of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 29, 2019) -- Following his historic performance last Saturday at Western Carolina, ETSU sophomore guard Patrick Good (Johnson City, Tenn.) netted Southern Conference Player of the Week honors, announced the league office on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

Children’s Hospital Night and Play 4 Kay Pink Game set for Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team has two promotional events to support the Niswonger Children’s Hospital and also those affected by breast cancer.


Men's Basketball

Bucs ranked in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for fourth straight week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2019) -- For the fourth consecutive week, the ETSU men’s basketball team is ranked in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll, as the Buccaneers remained No. 9 in the most-recent rankings that were released on Monday night.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis upsets Virginia Tech, 4-3

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 27, 2019) – After falling behind 3-1 in the match, the ETSU women’s tennis team won three straight singles matches to upset the Hokies on Sunday morning, 4-3. The Bucs improve to 1-1 overall, while also handing the Hokies their first loss of the season.


Men's Basketball

Good’s historic night delivers Bucs to 22-point win at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 26, 2019) -- Patrick Good (Johnson City, Tenn.) had a night to remember.


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

Bucs earn seven wins at VMI Team Challenge

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 26, 2019) -- Seven wins and a haul of personal records made for a memorable meet for ETSU Track and Field Saturday at the VMI Team Challenge in Lexington, Va.


Men's Tennis

ETSU downs Butler to capture second sweep of season

IOWA CITY, Iowa (Jan. 26, 2019) – In their second day of playing at the HTRC in Iowa City, Iowa, the ETSU men’s tennis team swept their second opponent of the season after defeating Butler 7-0. The Bucs improve to 2-1, while Butler falls to 1-2.


Women's Basketball

ETSU has strong first half, but drops road contest at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 26, 2019) – After a strong first half, the ETSU women’s basketball team fell to the Mercer Bears 64-41 on Saturday afternoon inside the Hawkins Arena.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis vies for victory at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 26, 2019) – On Sunday, the ETSU women’s tennis team will look to pick up their first victory of the season at Virginia Tech. The match is set for 10:00 a.m.


Men's Tennis

ETSU edged by Iowa, 4-3

IOWA CITY, Iowa. (Jan. 25, 2019) – The ETSU men’s tennis team had their first road test of the season traveling to Iowa City, Iowa. The Bucs took on the Hawkeyes, but fell in a close battle, 4-3.


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

Track and Field readies for VMI Team Challenge Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field team will get a preliminary look into the site for the Southern Conference Indoor Championships when it heads to Lexington, Va. for the VMI Team Challenge on Saturday.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set to face undefeated Mercer Bears on Saturday

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 25, 2019) – The two teams that were picked to finish first in the conference, will face each other on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Hawkins Arena in Macon, Ga.


Men's Basketball

Bucs open three-game road trip Saturday at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 25, 2019) -- After suffering its first loss in over a month, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look bounce back as the Buccaneers open a three-game road trip at Western Carolina on Saturday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside the Ramsey Center.


Baseball

Baseball announces game times for 2019 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2019) -- With baseball season three weeks away, ETSU head coach Joe Pennucci announced Friday morning the game times for ETSU’s 33 home games in 2019.


Women's Basketball

ETSU falls to Samford on the road, 79-58

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 24, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team fell to the Samford Bulldogs on the road, 79-58 on Thursday night at the Pete Hanna Center. ETSU falls to 2-2 in conference play, as Samford improves to 2-2.


Men's Tennis

ETSU set to play two matches at Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa. (Jan. 24, 2019) – After a successful opening weekend against Appalachian State, the Bucs shift their attention to two matches this weekend in Iowa City, Iowa.


Men's Basketball

Bucs in the Pros: ETSU Men's Basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2019) -- With a strong group of former ETSU men’s basketball players currently playing professionally, we provide an update in a special featured called “Bucs in the Pros” to highlight the Buccaneers who are making an impact on their respective teams.


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

Johnson earns Men’s Field Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 23, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced its weekly track and field honorees on Wednesday, and ETSU was represented for the second week in a row as redshirt-senior Ben Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) won the Men’s Field Athlete of the Week award.


Women's Basketball

ETSU begins road swing at Samford on Thursday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 23, 2019) – The Bucs have won their last two conference games, moving into third place in the Southern Conference standings. ETSU is eager to continue their streak this week, as they take on the Samford Bulldogs this Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7:00 p.m. (ET) in the Pete Hanna Arena.


Women's Golf

Loy Selected To Compete In Inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 22, 2019) -- ETSU senior Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) has been selected as one 72 amateurs from around the globe that will join the ranks of golf’s elite by playing for a championship at the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club in early April, accepting an invitation to participate in the club’s first-ever women’s amateur championship.


Football

ETSU Football announces 2019 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2019) -- The ETSU football team will play FBS foes Appalachian State and Vanderbilt, along with six games at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium, as head coach Randy Sanders announced the Buccaneers’ 2019 schedule on Monday.


Women's Basketball

Second half surge propels ETSU past Wofford, 92-79

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2019) – A dominant second half highlighted by a 39-point fourth quarter would push ETSU past Wofford on Saturday night inside a loud Brooks Gym. ETSU defeated Wofford 92-79 to improve to 2-1 in the SoCon, as Wofford would drop to 2-2.


Men's Basketball

ETSU has win streak snapped in 75-68 loss to UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team saw its pair of win streaks come to an end as UNCG dealt the Buccaneers a 75-68 setback in front of a season-best 5,702 fans on Saturday evening inside Freedom Hall.


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

Johnson victorious in first appearance to close Gamecock Inaugural

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 19, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field team concluded its first road meet of the season Saturday as the Blue and Gold brought a handful of victories back to Johnson City from South Carolina’s Gamecock Inaugural.


Men's Tennis

ETSU sweeps Appalachian State in season opener

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2019) – In their 2019 season debut, the ETSU men’s tennis team swept the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Saturday morning at the Bristol Racquet Club.


Men's Basketball

ETSU set to clash with UNCG in Gold Out on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2019) -- A rematch of the last two Southern Conference Championship games will take place Saturday afternoon when ETSU men’s basketball hosts UNCG inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.


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

Bucs open strong on first day of Gamecock Inaugural

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 18, 2019) -- The first road meet of the season was a successful one for the ETSU track and field team, as the Bucs helped the University of South Carolina open its brand new indoor track and field complex on Friday.


Men's Basketball

ETSU releases details on summer trip to Europe

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team is set to travel to Europe this August, and Buccaneer fans can be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.


Women's Tennis

ETSU falls to NC State in season opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 16, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team officially kicked off the 2019 season today at NC State. The Wolfpack defeated the Bucs 7-0 at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball welcomes Wofford on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2019) – After winning their first conference game of the season, the Bucs look to carry their momentum into Saturday’s game when ETSU hosts Wofford. The game is set for 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Triathlon

Five Bucs Named CTCA Scholar All-Americans

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 18, 2019) -- The College Triathlon Coaches Association put a bow on the 2018 collegiate triathlon season Thursday night, naming triathletes from around the country to their Scholar All-American list that recognizes the top performers in combined classroom and course performance.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis hosts Appalachian State to kick off 2019 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2019) – A new season begins for the ETSU men’s tennis team tomorrow, Jan. 19, as they host Appalachian State. Due to the weather, the match will be played indoors at the Bristol Racquet Club in Bristol, Tenn. The match is slated for 11:30 p.m.


Baseball

Fourth round of baseball Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes announced

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its fourth round of the 2019 ETSU Baseball Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes, while also announcing the winner of the first pitch prize on Friday.


Men's Basketball

Williamson, Hodges carry Bucs past VMI, 85-82

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2019) -- Freshman Daivien Williamson (Winston-Salem, N.C.) and sophomore Bo Hodges (Nashville, Tenn.) combined for 40 points, while sophomore Mladen Armus (Belgrade, Serbia) came up with a game-clinching block at the buzzer to help carry ETSU men’s basketball to an 85-82 win over VMI on Thursday night inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis kicks off 2019 season at NC State

RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2019) – The ETSU women’s tennis team will officially begin the 2019 season on Friday, Jan. 18 at NC State. The match is set for 11:00 a.m. at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Court.


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

Bucs to compete at Gamecock Inaugural this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2019) -- Following a successful first week of action at home in the Dome last weekend, the ETSU track and field team will compete in its first road meet of 2019 — the Gamecock Inaugural in Columbia, S.C. — Friday and Saturday.


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

Varghese named men’s track athlete of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 17, 2019) -- Sophomore Ben Varghese (Kingsport, Tenn.) picked up his second accolade in two days on Thursday, as the Southern Conference announced its first indoor track and field athletes of the week.


Women's Basketball

ETSU earns first conference win after defeating Furman, 75-70

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2019) – In a tight conference home opener inside a loud Brooks Gym, the ETSU women’s basketball team clinched their first SoCon win of the season after defeating the Furman Paladins on Wednesday night inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Bucs return home to take on VMI Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team puts a pair of winning streaks on the line Thursday night as the Buccaneers return home to take on VMI inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.


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

Varghese earns SoCon Student Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 16, 2019) -- For the second week in a row, an ETSU athlete brought home the Southern Conference Student Athlete of the Week award as track and field’s Ben Varghese (Kingsport, Tenn.) earned the accolade, announced by the league office Wednesday.


Women's Basketball

Former women’s basketball player Beth Bass named finalist to WBCA Hall of Fame

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2019) – The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 12 finalists for consideration for induction into its Hall of Fame. Former ETSU women’s basketball player Beth Bass, Class of 1984 was named one of the 12 finalists. The Class of 2019 will be selected from the 12 finalists and announced on ESPN2 during the February 4th Baylor at Texas game (7:00 p.m. ET).


Women's Basketball

ETSU hosts Furman for home conference opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2019) – After a two week break and a game on the road, the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to Brooks Gym. The Bucs welcome the Furman Paladins on Wednesday, Jan. 16 for their GOLD OUT. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs move up to No. 8 in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team has continued their climb in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll, as the Buccaneers moved to No. 8 in the most-recent rankings released on Monday.


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

ETSU places 51 student-athletes on SoCon Fall All-Academic Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 15, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced its Fall Academic All-Conference team Tuesday, as 51 ETSU student-athletes earned the academic honor for 2018.


Volleyball

ETSU names Benavia Jenkins volleyball head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2019) – East Tennessee State University Director of Athletics Scott Carter announced on Tuesday that Benavia Jenkins has been named the new head coach of the ETSU volleyball program.


Men's Basketball

ETSU battles to 72-68 overtime win at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 12, 2019) -- Sparked by a hard-fought and gritty performance, the ETSU men’s basketball team kept several streaks alive as the Buccaneers battled their way to a 72-68 overtime win over Mercer on Saturday evening inside Hawkins Arena.


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

Multiple victories highlight Day Two of ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field team closed its home opening meet on a high note on Saturday inside the MSHA/ETSU Athletics Center — recording multiple strong finishes and earning an individual accolade on Day Two.


Women's Basketball

Scheetz drops 19 as Bucs fall to Mocs in conference opener, 76-67

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2019) – In both team’s conference opener, the ETSU women’s basketball team fell to conference rival Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena, 76-67. With just under thirty seconds remaining, the Bucs pulled within three, but free throws would secure the game for the Mocs.


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

Bucs complete Day One of ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2019) -- The ETSU Track and Field Invitational officially began the indoor season for the Blue and Gold on Friday, as numerous Bucs competed at home inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Men's Basketball

ETSU looks to carry momentum into Mercer on Saturday

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 11, 2019) -- Fresh off its 25-point win at The Citadel, the ETSU men’s basketball team looks to carry the momentum into its second leg of the Southern Conference road swing as the Buccaneers take on Mercer Saturday in Macon, Ga. Tip-off is set for 4:30 p.m. inside Hawkins Arena.


Football

ETSU signs Sanders through 2023 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2019) -- The East Tennessee State University Athletics Department announced on Friday that Buccaneer football head coach Randy Sanders has been signed through the 2023 season.


Women's Basketball

ETSU opens conference play at Chattanooga on Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2019) – Coming off a challenging non-conference portion of their schedule, the ETSU women’s basketball team bounces back into Southern Conference play, as the Bucs take on Chattanooga on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs use strong second half to roll past The Citadel, 98-73

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2019) -- After taking a seven-point lead into the half, the ETSU men’s basketball team turned things into a higher gear in the second half.


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

Bucs open 2019 with ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2019) -- The 2019 campaign for the ETSU track and field program begins Friday morning, as the Bucs will host the ETSU Track and Field Invitational Jan. 11-12 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Women's Golf

Former Buc Evans Earns Full European Tour Card

Marrakesh, MOROCCO. (Jan. 10, 2019) -- 2014 ETSU graduate and member of the women’s golf program Sian Evans (Gillingham, England) has fulfilled a lifelong dream, shooting a final round 67 at the finals of Lalla Aicha Tour School and logging a fourth-place finish at 16-under-par to claim one of the five Category 5c membership’s available to the Ladies European Tour.


Men's Basketball

Bucs head to Charleston to take on The Citadel Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2019) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team hits the road for the first time in 2019 as the Buccaneers take on The Citadel Thursday night inside McAlister Field House. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


Football

Pyke collects sixth All-American honor

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2019) -- ETSU’s Matt Pyke (Clinton, Tenn.) will go down as one of the most decorated Buccaneer offensive linemen in program history.


Men's Basketball

Armus named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 9, 2019) -- ETSU sophomore forward Mladen Armus (Belgrade, Serbia) was named Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, which was announced by the league office on Wednesday.


Men's Basketball

ETSU cracks CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2019) -- After rattling off five straight victories, the ETSU men’s basketball team cracked the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll, as the updated rankings were released late Monday night.


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

ETSU Track and Field Thursdays: Meet the Coaches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2019) -- The ETSU track and field team introduced 25 newcomers over the last three weeks with three installments of “ETSU Track and Field Thursdays.” With the final Thursday before the season opening meet this weekend, the program will introduce its five coaches who will lead the program this season.


Women's Soccer

Women’s Soccer announces ID Camp for March 17

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2019) -- The ETSU women’s soccer program officially announced its “Lady Bucs Soccer Academy ID Camp” information on Tuesday, setting the date for Sunday, March 17.


Football

Five Bucs garner Phil Steele Magazine All-American honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2019) -- ETSU football saw five of its players garner Phil Steele Magazine All-American honors as the publication released its postseason awards on Monday.


Softball

ETSU Softball releases 2019 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2019) -- East Tennessee State University head coach Brad Irwin announced the 2019 Buccaneer softball schedule on Monday.


Men's Basketball

Bucs cruise to fifth straight win; ETSU downs Chattanooga, 96-70

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 5, 2019) -- On a day when ETSU men’s basketball honored Buccaneer legend Greg Dennis, the Blue and Gold had some fun dismantling their in-state rival.


Men's Basketball

ETSU hosts Chattanooga Saturday in White Out game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2019) – Coming off its thrilling overtime win over Samford on Thursday, ETSU men’s basketball will quickly turn around and look to cap off a perfect homestand when the Buccaneers host in-state conference rival Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU remains perfect at home with overtime win against Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2019) -- Despite leading by 17 points in the second half, the ETSU men’s basketball team needed extra time to hold off a stingy Samford squad.


Baseball

Baseball begins third round of Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2019) -- Based on its recent success, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that it would continue to award its 2019 ETSU Baseball season ticket holders with more opportunities to win prizes with the Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to face Samford on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 2, 2019) -- After closing out 2018 with a statement win, the ETSU men’s basketball team will look to carry momentum into the new year, as the Buccaneers are set to face Samford on Thursday night inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU to retire Greg Dennis’ jersey on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 31, 2018) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that they will retire Buccaneer great Greg Dennis' jersey prior to this Saturday’s ETSU basketball game against Chattanooga.


Men's Basketball

Rodriguez tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 31, 2018) -- For the second time this month, ETSU junior forward Jeromy Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) was named Southern Conference Player of the Week, as the league office announced its weekly award on Monday.


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

ETSU Track and Field Thursdays: Field Performers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2018) -- In an effort to introduce its newcomers, the ETSU track and field team has continued its “ETSU Track and Field Thursdays” series for the second year in a row to introduce 25 new members to the program.


Men's Basketball

Four Bucs score in double figures; ETSU routs Furman, 79-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2018) -- The Buccaneers closed out 2018 with a bang!


Women's Basketball

Tipps records career-high 14 points in 73-65 loss to High Point

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 29, 2018) – The ETSU women’s basketball team returned to action after the holiday break, but fell in a tight fourth quarter to the High Point Panthers by a final of 73-65 in Brooks Gym Saturday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

ETSU turns attention to SoCon play as Bucs host Furman Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2018) -- Coming off a successful non-conference portion of the schedule, the ETSU men’s basketball team bounces back into Southern Conference play as the Buccaneers host Furman Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.


Women's Basketball

ETSU hosts High Point on Saturday for Heroes’ Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2018) – Coming off the holiday break, the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to Brooks Gym to conclude the non-conference portion of their schedule. The Bucs will host High Point this Saturday, Dec. 29 at 1:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Sun Bowl Champs!!! Bucs cruise to tournament title with 89-61 win over Norfolk State

EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 22, 2018) -- To say ETSU men’s basketball enjoyed its first-ever trip to El Paso, Texas would be an understatement.


Men's Basketball

Defense, strong start lift Bucs by past Wyoming, 76-53

EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 21, 2018) -- Thanks to the combination of a strong start and solid defense, the ETSU men’s basketball team defeated Wyoming 76-53 on Friday night from the Sun Bowl Invitational inside the Don Haskins Center.


Women's Basketball

Bucs fall at No. 9 Tennessee, 80-61

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2018) -- An upset-minded ETSU women’s basketball team (2-13) held their own early against the favored No. 9 Tennessee Lady Vols (9-1) in Knoxville Friday night, but would ultimately slip in the second half to fall, 80-61.


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

ETSU Track and Field Thursdays: Sprinters/Hurdlers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 27, 2018) -- In an effort to introduce its newcomers, the ETSU track and field team will continue its “ETSU Track and Field Thursdays” series for the second year in a row to introduce 25 new members to the program.


Football

ETSU Football adds six on National Signing Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2018) -- ETSU head coach Randy Sanders introduced the six newest additions to the Buccaneer roster on Wednesday as part of ETSU’s 2019 National Signing Day presented by Chick-fil-A in Johnson City.


Football

Pyke, Player earn AFCA FCS Coaches’ All-America honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2018) -- The All-American week continued for ETSU football.


Women's Soccer

Zadrazil wins Austria’s Footballer of the Year

VIENNA, Austria (Dec. 21, 2018) -- Former ETSU women’s soccer standout Sarah Zadrazil continues to represent the Bucs on a professional level overseas, as her native country of Austria named her the “Footballer of the Year” this week.


Women's Basketball

Bucs gear up for No. 9 Lady Vols on Friday night

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2018) – Before enjoying the holiday break, the ETSU women’s basketball team will travel to Knoxville to take on the No. 9 Tennessee Vols on Friday night inside Thompson-Boling arena. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU set to face Wyoming in Sun Bowl Invitational

EL PASO, Texas (Dec. 20, 2018) -- After getting a few days to get acclimated to the area, the ETSU men’s basketball will begin play in the 57th annual Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational as the Buccaneers are set to face Wyoming on Friday night inside Haskins Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball continues Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes, announces first winner

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2018) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its first winner of the “ETSU Baseball Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes” on Thursday.


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

ETSU Track and Field Thursdays: Middle/Long Distance

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2018) -- In an effort to introduce its newcomers, the ETSU track and field team will continue its “ETSU Track and Field Thursdays” series for the second year in a row to introduce 25 new members to the program — beginning this week.


Football

Jerman, Pyke, Weigel named HERO Sports All-Americans

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2018) -- The final installment of the HERO Sports All-American honors were announced on Wednesday, and seniors JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.), Matt Pyke (Clinton, Tenn.) and Dylan Weigel (Pickerington, Ohio) all landed spots on the postseason teams. Pyke was placed on the first team, while Jerman and Weigel landed third team honors.


Football

Buccaneer trio earn STATS FCS All-American honors

CHICAGO (Dec. 18, 2018) -- The All-American accolades continue to pile up for ETSU football.


Football

Robinson named HERO Sports Sophomore All-American

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2018) -- ETSU sophomore defensive back Tyree Robinson (Gainesville, Ga.) has more All-American honors to add to his resume.


Football

Holmes, Shorts receive HERO Sports Freshman All-American honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 17, 2018) -- HERO Sports announced its 2018 Freshman All-American Teams on Monday and a pair of Buccaneers made the list. Running back Quay Holmes (Powder Springs, Ga.) and offensive lineman Tre’mond Shorts (Hampton, Ga.) received postseason honors by the online media publication.


Women's Basketball

Bucs’ fourth quarter surge falls short at Duquesne, 66-58

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Dec. 16, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s basketball team faced another daunting task in Pittsburgh, Pa. against Duquesne Sunday afternoon, but came up just short in its quest for a road win with a 66-58 final.


Men's Basketball

Sluggish start derails Bucs at Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Dec. 15, 2018) -- After enduring a nightmarish trip just to get to Champaign, the ETSU men’s basketball team could not overcome a sluggish start as Illinois defeated the Buccaneers 73-55 on Saturday afternoon inside the State Farm Center.


Men's Basketball

Lucas N’Guessan Granted Eligibility by NCAA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 15, 2018) -- ETSU men’s basketball player Lucas N’Guessan (De Lier, Netherlands)has received NCAA approval, waiving his year of residency and will be eligible immediately to play for the Buccaneers.


Women's Basketball

Women’s hoops travels to Pittsburgh to face Duquesne

PITTSBURG, Pa. (Dec. 15, 2018) – The ETSU women’s basketball team opens a two-game road swing, when the Buccaneers take on Atlantic 10 foe Duquesne on Sunday afternoon at the Palumbo Center. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m.


Men's Basketball

ETSU begins three-game road swing Saturday at Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Dec. 14, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team opens a three-game road swing when the Buccaneers take on Big Ten foe Illinois Saturday afternoon inside State Farm Center. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. ET.


Women's Basketball

Lytton scores a career-high 19 points, as ETSU defeats North Carolina A&T, 61-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2018) – Picking up their second win inside their home confines of Brooks Gym, the ETSU women’s basketball team held on to a 61-56 win over North Carolina A&T on Thursday night. The Bucs improve to 2-11, while the Aggies fall to 2-7.


General News, ETSU News

Greene, Gross named to All-SoCon Faculty and Staff Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 13, 2018) -- The Southern Conference named its All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team on Wednesday, with two representatives each from all 10 member schools being recognized by the league. ETSU is represented by Dr. Amy Greene and Ronda Gross, and they will be recognized at the Bucs’ men’s basketball game against Samford on Thursday, Jan. 3.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball hosts NC A&T on Thursday for Holiday Hoops Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2018) – The ETSU women’s basketball team returns to Brooks Gym on Thursday, Dec. 13 when they host NC A&T for Holiday Hoops Night. Fans are encouraged to wear their festive gear as the Bucs celebrate the last home game before the holiday season.


Men's Basketball

Men’s and Women’s Basketball SoCon Ticket Packs Now Available

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2018) -- With the holiday season in full swing, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released details on its men’s and women’s basketball Southern Conference ticket packs on Wednesday.


Women's Basketball

Bucs fall in final seconds at UNC Asheville, 56-55

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 11, 2018) -- Overcoming a slow start and with five players unavailable, the ETSU women’s basketball team (1-11) saw a comeback attempt fall in the final seconds of a 56-55 road decision to UNC Asheville (5-3) in Kimmel Arena Tuesday night.


Football

Pyke, Robinson earn AP FCS All-American honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2018) – ETSU redshirt senior offensive lineman Matt Pyke (Clinton, Tenn.) and sophomore defensive back Tyree Robinson (Gainesville, Ga.) earned Associated Press FCS All-American honors, which was announced on Tuesday.


Football

Embracing Excellence: Turf installation completed inside ETSU Athletics Center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2018) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday that it has finished the turf installation inside the ETSU Athletics Center.


Men's Basketball

Rodriguez named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 11, 2018) -- ETSU junior forward Jeromy Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic) was named Southern Conference Player of the Week as the league office announced its weekly award on Tuesday.


Women's Basketball

Bucs set to face UNC Asheville on Tuesday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 10, 2018) – Enjoying one of their longest breaks, the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to action on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at UNC Asheville. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. inside the Kimmel Arena.


Men's Basketball

Second-half run soars Bucs past Skyhawks

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2018) -- Led by a 21-point, 16-rebound effort by Jeromy Rodriguez (Santiago, Dominican Republic), the ETSU men’s basketball team closed the game on a 29-9 run en route to rallying past UT Martin 80-62 in front of 4,210 fans on Saturday night inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Basketball

Bucs wrap up homestand with UT Martin on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team wraps up its brief two-game homestand this Saturday when the Buccaneers host UT Martin inside Freedom Hall. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball vs. UNC Asheville Postponed for Tuesday, Dec. 11

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 6, 2018) – Due to inclement weather expected to hit the area this weekend, the ETSU women’s basketball game has been postponed for Tuesday, Dec. 11.


Football

Pyke set to play in FCS National Bowl this Sunday in Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2018 -- ETSU redshirt senior offensive lineman Matt Pyke (Clinton, Tenn.) is gearing up for this weekend’s FCS Bowl, which will be played Sunday afternoon in Daytona Beach, Fla.


Volleyball

McPartland named SoCon Defensive Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 6, 2018) – Senior middle blocker Mariah McPartland (Boone, Iowa) has been named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Month for the month of November, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon. This is McPartland’s first career monthly honor.


Men's Basketball

Star Wars Night to be held Saturday at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2018) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold its second annual Star Wars Night this Saturday when ETSU men’s basketball hosts UT Martin.


Football

Jerman named finalist for Fred Mitchell Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2018) -- ETSU senior kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) was named a finalist for the Fred Mitchell Award, which was announced by the committee on Wednesday.


Softball

Softball lands three during signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2018) -- Coming off its second straight appearance in the Southern Conference title game, ETSU softball head coach Brad Irwin and his staff announced the signing of three student-athletes on Wednesday.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball announces Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2018) -- With the 2019 baseball season approaching, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced a new initiative to reward its season ticket holders on Wednesday — the “ETSU Baseball Season Ticket Holder Sweepstakes.”


Women's Basketball

Bucs come up short against Liberty, 89-86

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2018) – To conclude their three-game home stand, the ETSU women’s basketball team (1-10) came up short 89-86 against the Liberty Flames (3-6) on Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym. Liberty had a 14-point lead at the end of the third quarter, but a 10-0 run helped the Bucs pull within three.


Volleyball

Clayton named to AVCA Southeast All-Region team

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2018) – Junior outside hitter Leah Clayton (Danville, Va.) was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Southeast All-Region team.


Men's Basketball

ETSU rolls past Reinhardt, 107-60

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2018) -- For the second time this season, the ETSU men’s basketball team enjoyed a wire-to-wire win, as the Buccaneers rolled past Reinhardt, 107-60, on Monday night inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

ETSU concludes homestand with Liberty on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2018) – The ETSU women’s basketball team concludes a three-game homestand on Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym. The Bucs will host Liberty. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs return home to host Reinhardt on Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2018) -- After getting a taste of Southern Conference play on Saturday, the ETSU men’s basketball team steps back into non-conference action as the Buccaneers host Reinhardt on Monday night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Men's Basketball

ETSU falls to Wofford in SoCon opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s basketball team dropped its Southern Conference opener as the Buccaneers fell at Wofford 79-62 on Saturday night inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Spears scores 21 as Bucs fall to Houston, 84-77

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2018) -- ETSU women’s hoops welcomed another quality opponent into Brooks Gym Saturday afternoon, but would come up on the wrong end of a back-and-forth 84-77 final against American Athletic Conference foe Houston.


Volleyball

Volleyball falls to Purdue to conclude season

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2018) – After a tremendous and historical season, the ETSU Buccaneers (28-7) fell to the Purdue Boilermakers (24-8) on Friday night inside Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky.


Women's Soccer

Sayers adds six more players to 2019 class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2018) -- ETSU head women’s soccer coach Adam Sayers ended the month of November on a high note Friday afternoon, announcing the signings of six additional athletes to the 2019 class.


Women's Basketball

Bucs look for second straight win vs. Houston

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2018) -- Following a long four-game road swing, the ETSU women’s basketball team made a sweet return home Thursday with a 95-64 win over Appalachian State. The Bucs continue their three-game home stand Saturday, playing host to Houston Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


General News, ETSU News

Thank You Michael!

Thank you Dr. Michael White for your 16 years of loyal service to East Tennessee State University and its Athletic Program.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to open SoCon play Saturday at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 30, 2018) Though it will come on the first day of December and it is still quite early in the 2018-19 season, the ETSU mens basketball team faces a critical challenge on Saturday evening, as the Buccaneers open Southern Conference play on the road at league rival Wofford.


Women's Basketball

Bucs cruise to 31-point win over Appalachian State, 95-64

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2018) -- A return to Brooks Gym is all the Buccaneers needed.


Volleyball

ETSU set to play Purdue in first round of NCAA Tournament

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 29, 2018) – ETSU gears up to play Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The match is set for Friday, Nov. 30 at 5:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN3.


Women's Soccer

Sayers announces three in-state signings

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2018) -- ETSU head women’s soccer coach Adam Sayers officially announced three of his nine signees to the 2019 class Thursday afternoon, all three of which are in-state players from Tennessee.


Women's Basketball

Bucs open three-game homestand Thursday night against Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2018) -- Coming off its longest road trip of the season, the ETSU women’s basketball team opens a three-game homestand beginning Thursday night when the Buccaneers host Appalachian State inside Brooks Gym. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.


Baseball

ETSU Baseball releases 2019 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2018) -- ETSU head baseball coach Joe Pennucci officially announced the 2019 baseball schedule for the upcoming season Wednesday afternoon — presented by BrightRidge.


Men's Basketball

Good effort powers Bucs past Ga. Southern, 69-64

STATESBORO, Ga. (Nov. 27, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball team clinging to a two-point lead and less than three minutes left in regulation, sophomore guard Patrick Good (Johnson City) came through for the Buccaneers.


Men's Golf

Men’s Golf inks three during signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 27, 2018) -- ETSU men’s golf head coach Fred Warren and his staff announced on Tuesday that Remi Chartier (Montreal, Canada), Archie Davies (Carlisle, England) and Samuel Espinosa (Pedrena, Spain) have signed their national letter of intent to join the Buccaneer program in the fall of 2019.


Women's Basketball

Bucs come up short as ETSU falls to South Alabama 81-74

MOBILE, Ala. (Nov. 26, 2018) – To conclude their longest road trip of the season, ETSU (0-8) fell to the South Alabama Jaguars (5-0) 81-74 on Monday night inside the Mitchel Center.


Baseball, Football, Buc Spirit, General News

Student-athletes host "A Buccaneer Christmas" for 18th year in a row

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2018) -- For the 18th year in a row, ETSU student-athletes came together to bring the spirit of the holidays to local children, taking the annual “A Buccaneer Christmas” event to an off-campus site for the first time.


Men's Basketball

Bucs back on the road, take on Georgia Southern Tuesday

STATESBORO, Ga. (Nov. 26, 2018) -- Sporting a four-game winning streak, the ETSU men’s basketball team will begin a two-game road swing on Tuesday night with a trip to former Southern Conference foe and current Sun Belt Conference member Georgia Southern.


Volleyball

Volleyball earns entry into NCAA Tournament to face Purdue

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 25, 2018) -- The ETSU volleyball team is officially dancing in December. Following a historic regular season, the Bucs (28-6, 15-1 SoCon) took a sigh of relief Sunday night as they learned their fate as one of 32 at-large teams entered into the 64-team NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championship tournament.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball set to play at South Alabama on Monday

MOBILE, Ala. (Nov. 25, 2018) – After spending five days in Vancouver, BC, the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to the United States to take on the South Alabama Jaguars on Monday, Nov. 26 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)


Football

Bucs’ historic season comes to an end in playoff loss at Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 24, 2018) -- The ETSU football team saw its historic season come to an end in the first round of the FCS Playoffs, as the 21st-ranked Buccaneers suffered a 34-27 setback to No. 8 Jacksonville State on Saturday night at Burgess-Snow Field.


Men's Basketball

Tisdale, Armus help Bucs past North Dakota State, 79-61

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 24, 2018) -- Junior guard Isaiah Tisdale (Lexington, Ky.) scored a game high 18 points and sophomore post Mladen Armus (Belgrade, Serbia) collected a game high 13 rebounds as the ETSU mens basketball team put together arguably is most solid performance of the season so far, dropping North Dakota State, 79-61, Saturday afternoon inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Haynes-Overton drops 23 in Bucs loss to Rutgers

VANCOUVER, BC (Nov. 24, 2018) – The ETSU women’s basketball team (0-7) concluded the last day of the 2018 Vancouver Showcase. Rutgers (5-2) defeated the Bucs 68-44 inside the Vancouver Convention Center on Saturday morning.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. JACKSONVILLE STATE

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 24, 2018) -- The ETSU football team begins play in the FCS Playoffs as the 21st-ranked Buccaneers face No. 9 Jacksonville State on Saturday evening at Burgess-Snow Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.


Women's Basketball

ETSU drops second game at Vancouver Showcase to Western Kentucky

VANCOUVER, BC (Nov. 23, 2018) – ETSU (0-6) dropped their second game of the Vancouver Showcase after being defeated by Western Kentucky (2-5), 82-68 on Friday afternoon inside the Vancouver Convention Center.


Football

Bucs ready for Opportunity #12 Saturday at Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 23, 2018) -- For the first time in 22 years, ETSU football team will make an appearance in the FCS Playoffs as the 21st-ranked Buccaneers are ready for Opportunity #12 when the Blue and Gold face No. 8 Jacksonville State on Saturday night. Kickoff for the playoff opener is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Burgess-Snow Field.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops to host North Dakota State Saturday at 4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2018) -- Having played its best half of basketball this season in the second half of its win over Sam Houston State on Tuesday night, the ETSU men's basketball team will hope to continue that trend Saturday afternoon when the Buccaneers host the North Dakota State Bison.


Women's Basketball

Bucs fall to No. 13 South Carolina at Vancouver Showcase

VANCOUVER, BC (Nov. 22, 2018) – On the opening day of the 2018 Vancouver Showcase, the ETSU women’s basketball team (0-5) fell to the 2017 National Champion South Carolina (3-1), 101-55 inside the Vancouver Convention Center.


Women's Basketball

ETSU opens with No. 13 South Carolina at Vancouver Showcase

VANCOUVER, Canada. (Nov. 21, 2018) – For the first time, the ETSU women’s basketball team will play in front of the beautiful backdrop of Vancouver, British Columbia. The tournament will be played at the Vancouver Convention Centre Nov. 22-24, 2018.


Football

“Things to Know” for ETSU vs. Jacksonville State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2018) -- As ETSU football gears up for just its second playoff appearance in program history this Saturday at No. 8 Jacksonville State, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Men's Basketball

Bucs roar back, drop Sam Houston State, 77-63

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2018) -- What a difference a half can make.


Football

Holmes, Pyke, Sanders earn top SoCon awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 20, 2018) -- The ETSU football team continued to rack up the hardware on Tuesday.


Men's Basketball

Late run propels Bucs past Chicago State, 86-61

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2018) -- It took over 30 minutes of game play, but midway through the second half, the ETSU mens basketball team finally found its stride – and Chicago State had no chance to keep up.


Women's Basketball

ETSU falls to Troy 84-66 in home opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2018) – The ETSU women’s basketball team had a sold out crowd in their home opener on Monday morning, filled with fans and local schools from the area. This was the largest crowd the Bucs have had since moving to Brooks Gym in the 2014-15 season. The Bucs (0-4) battled, but Troy (3-1) came away with an 84-66 win.


Football

Three Bucs Named Finalists for STATS FCS Awards

CHICAGO (Nov. 19, 2018) -- ETSU football had three members named finalists for STATS FCS legacy awards as the committee released its candidates on Monday.


Football

Football Press Conference -- Jacksonville State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2018) -- After learning its postseason fate earlier in the day, the ETSU football team met the media following Sunday night’s practice to talk about its first round matchup with Jacksonville State.


Volleyball

ETSU falls 3-1 to Samford in SoCon Championship

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 18, 2018) – Making their second SoCon Championship appearance in the last two years, the ETSU volleyball team (28-6) fell to the Samford Bulldogs (19-14) on Sunday afternoon inside Fleming Gym.


Football

ETSU to face Jacksonville State in first round of FCS Playoffs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2018) -- The wait is over.


Women's Basketball

Bucs welcome Troy for Education Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2018) – After beginning their season on the road with three games, the Bucs finally return to Johnson City to play on their home court of Brooks Gym. For an 11:00 a.m. tilt, the Bucs welcome Troy for Education Day.


Men's Basketball

Chicago State up next for Bucs Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2018) Fresh off a dramatic come-from-behind win over non-conference foe Winthrop on Saturday, the ETSU mens basketball team will return home for games on back-to-back days inside Freedom Hall this week.


Men's Cross Country

Varghese Finishes ETSU Cross Country’s Season at NCAA Championships

MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 17, 2018) -- On a landmark day for ETSU Cross Country, sophomore Ben Varghese (Kingsport, Tenn.) became the first ETSU distance runner to compete at the NCAA Cross Country Championships since head coach George Watts took over the program in 2012.


Men's Basketball

Bucs rally late to take road win 76-74 at Winthrop

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Nov. 17, 2018) -- The ETSU mens basketball team decided to flip the script Saturday afternoon.


Football

Bucs share SoCon title, fall to Samford, 38-27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2018) -- With their eyes set on an outright Southern Conference football championship, the ETSU football team instead had to settle for a share of the title.


Volleyball

ETSU claims a spot in SoCon Championship match with sweep over Mercer

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 17, 2018) – The Bucs (28-5) advance to their second straight championship match after defeating No. 4 Mercer (16-13) on Saturday afternoon inside Fleming Gymnasium. This will be ETSU’s seventh championship final appearance, as the Bucs look to defend their 2017 title.


Men's Cross Country

Varghese Heads to NCAAs Looking to Close Stellar Season in Style

MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 17, 2018) -- Having already blazed a trail ETSU has not often traversed, sophomore Ben Varghese (Kingsport, Tenn.) returns to competition with hopes of concluding his season with another fast time on the biggest stage in collegiate distance running, the NCAA Championships at Zimmer Championship Course.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: No. 17 ETSU vs. Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2018) -- Following its bye week, the No. 17 ETSU football team returns to the gridiron as the Buccaneers host Samford for the right to win the outright Southern Conference title on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. inside Greene Stadium.


Women's Basketball

Top Five Things to Know for ETSU vs. Troy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball team opening the home portion of its 2018-19 schedule, the Buccaneers host Troy on Monday, Nov. 19 at 11:00 a.m. inside Brooks Gym. The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its Top “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Volleyball

Bucs advance to semifinals after 3-0 sweep over The Citadel

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 16, 2018) – In the SoCon tournament quarterfinals, the Bucs (27-5) downed No. 9 The Citadel (12-19) on Friday afternoon in Fleming Gym 3-0 (25-19, 25-12, 25-22). ETSU earned their 17th sweep of the season, as head coach Lindsey Devine picked up her 27th win in a single season, which is now her career-high and second in program history.


Baseball

Bucs complete second annual Bat Blast event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2018) -- The ETSU baseball team wrapped up its fall season earlier this week by holding its second annual Bat Blast event at Thomas Stadium this past Wednesday.


Football

Bucs look to secure SoCon title outright on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2018) -- The ETSU football team will look to secure the Southern Conference title outright when the 17th-ranked Buccaneers host Samford on Saturday afternoon at Greene Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Road trip to Winthrop up next for Bucs

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Nov. 16, 2018) -- Playing its third of four games away from Johnson City to open the season, the ETSU men's basketball team will look to break through with its first road win of the season on Saturday afternoon.


Women's Basketball

Bucs end road swing with 79-64 loss at Radford

RADFORD, Va. (Nov. 15, 2018) – A strong start for ETSU women’s basketball would not last on the road, as the Buccaneers fell at Radford, 79-64, to end a rough three-game road swing.


Football

Holmes Named to Watch List for CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Nov. 15, 2018) -- ETSU redshirt freshman running back Quay Holmes (Powder Springs, Ga.) was named to the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) National Performer of the Year Trophy watch list, which was announced Thursday by the CFPA committee.


Volleyball

Volleyball heads to Greensboro for 2018 SoCon Tournament

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 15, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team heads to Greensboro, N.C. in the quest of defending their 2017 SoCon Tournament title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Bucs earned the No. 1 seed after claiming the 2018 regular season title. ETSU will face the winner of the No. 8 seed Western Carolina and the No. 9 seed The Citadel on Friday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m.


Football

Things to Know for ETSU vs. Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2018) -- As fans make their plans for this Saturday’s home Buccaneer football game, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Women's Basketball

ETSU set to take on Radford on Thursday morning

RADFORD, Va. (Nov. 14 2018) – The ETSU women’s basketball team continues their three-game road stint when they take on the Radford Highlanders on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 11:00 a.m. Radford will host more than 3,000 elementary school children inside the Dedmon Center for their Education Day.


Volleyball

Bucs garner top three of four volleyball postseason honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 14, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team was well represented for the SoCon volleyball postseason awards, as the Southern Conference released its annual accolades Wednesday afternoon. Junior outside hitter Leah Clayton (Danville, Va.) was named the Player of the Year for the 2018 season. Sophomore Marija Popovic (Belgrade, Serbia) repeated as the Libero of the Year and head coach Lindsey Devine was named Coach of the Year.


Football

Football Press Conference -- Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2018) -- With the ETSU football team coming off its bye week, the 17th-ranked Buccaneers met the media to preview this Saturday’s regular season finale against Samford.


Football

ETSU remains ranked for sixth straight week in major polls

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2018) -- Coming off its bye week, the ETSU football team remained ranked in the top-20 in both major FCS polls, which were released on Monday.


Men's Basketball

Bucs unable to hold on at Creighton, fall 75-69

OMAHA, Neb. (Nov. 11, 2018) -- Leading by 12 with 7:19 left in regulation, the ETSU men's basketball team appeared poised to take down yet another power-conference team in an early-season matchup. This time, the Big East Conference’s Creighton looked to be the victim.


Women's Basketball

ETSU drops road contest 75-53 to Michigan State

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 11, 2018) – In a battle that resulted in overtime last year, the Bucs were ready for revenge, outscoring the Spartans 18-14 in the first quarter. Michigan State would eventually take a 20-point lead to secure a 75-53 win at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. The Buccaneers fall to 0-2, while the Spartans, a member of the Big Ten conference, improve to 2-0 in non-conference play.


Men's Soccer

Woodfin, Spielman earn SoCon all-tournament honors

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2018) – The Southern Conference announced its 2018 men’s soccer all-tournament team Sunday at the conclusion of the championship final, naming ETSU seniors Cameron Woodfin and Nick Spielman to the squad.


Volleyball

Bucs cap off senior day with 3-0 win over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2018) – The Buccaneer volleyball team (26-5, 15-1 SoCon) ended the regular season on a high note downing Mercer (15-12, 8-8 SoCon) 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-16) on senior day inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Basketball

Big East foe Creighton up next for men's hoops

OMAHA, Neb. (Nov. 10, 2018) -- After collecting its first win of the season on Thursday night, the ETSU mens basketball team will face its toughest challenge so far this season when the Buccaneers travel to face Big East Conference foe Creighton Sunday afternoon.


Volleyball

Lux registers 1,000 career kills in ETSU’s sweep over The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team (25-5, 14-1 SoCon) earned their 15th sweep of the season and their 12th straight conference win after downing The Citadel (10-18, 4-12 SoCon) 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-17) on Friday night inside Brooks Gym. Prior to the match, ETSU Director of Athletics Scott Carter presented the Bucs their 2018 Regular Season Champion trophy.


Women's Basketball

Bucs unable to stop late Cincinnati rally, fall 77-64

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Nov. 9, 2018) – Despite leading the vast majority of the first 30 minutes of play and holding a 50-49 lead late in the third quarter, the ETSU women’s basketball team looked on as Cincinnati outscored them 28-14 for the remainder of the game to take a 77-64 win in non-conference action Friday night at Fifth Third Arena. In a battle of teams that reached the WNIT a year ago, the Buccaneers dropped their season-opening contest and fall to 0-1. Meanwhile, the Bearcats – who are members of the American Athletic Conference and won 19 games a year ago – improved to 2-0 and avenged a loss to these same Bucs in the 2017-18 season opener.


Men's Soccer

Bucs fall in semifinal to Furman, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 9, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer saw its tournament run come to an end on Friday night in Johnson City, as a late golden goal header pushed Furman past ETSU and into the final with a 2-1 win.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Varghese Qualifies for NCAA Championships with Fifth-Place Finish at South Regional

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2018) -- With no tomorrow for his cross country season guaranteed, Ben Varghese (Kingsport, Tenn.) made sure he would get to the biggest stage in collegiate distance running, slicing through Apalachee Regional Park’s 10K course in 31:20.2, good for a spot in Nov. 17th’s NCAA Championship field.


Men's Basketball

Bucs steamroll Hiwassee in home opener, 109-44

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2018) – Five players scored in double figures and two posted double-double efforts, as the ETSU men’s basketball team routed Hiwassee College 109-44 in its home opener Thursday night inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball opens season at Cincinnati and Michigan State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2018) – The 2018-19 season for the ETSU women’s basketball team officially begins on Friday, Nov. 9, as the Bucs take on Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena. Following their season opener, ETSU will travel to East Lansing, Mich. to play Michigan State on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 1:00 p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Bucs Ready for Regional Run with NCAA Championships Appearance At Stake

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2018) -- With 10 weeks of competition in the rear-view mirror, ETSU Cross Country is prepared to offer their best in the NCAA South Regional at Apalachee Regional Park Friday, with a top-two team finish securing a spot in Nov. 18th’s NCAA Championships in Madison, Wis.


Men's Basketball

Top Things to Know for ETSU vs. Hiwassee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2018) -- With the ETSU men’s basketball team opening the home portion of its 2018-19 schedule tonight when the Buccaneers host Hiwassee College at 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its Top “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Men's Soccer

No. 2 Bucs to clash with No. 3 Furman in semifinal

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2018) -- With two weeks away from the pitch, the second-seeded ETSU men’s soccer team will enter Southern Conference tournament play this weekend, clashing with No. 3 Furman on Friday at 6 p.m. at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Bucs conclude regular season with matches against The Citadel and Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2018) – After capturing the 2018 regular season title, the ETSU volleyball team returns to Brooks Gym to cap off the regular season, with matches against The Citadel and Mercer. ETSU’s five seniors will also play their last matches inside Brooks, as they will be honored before Saturday’s match against Mercer at 2:00 p.m.


Baseball

Baseball Bucs return to Bristol Motor Speedway

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2018) -- For the second year in a row, the ETSU baseball team and nearby Bristol Motor Speedway partnered together as the Bucs performed workout drills on the racetrack Wednesday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops set for home opener Thursday vs. Hiwassee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2018) -- Coming off a hard-fought loss to defending Sunbelt Conference champion Georgia State on Tuesday night in its season opener, the ETSU men's basketball team will return to Freedom Hall Thursday night for their home opener against Hiwassee College.


Volleyball

Player Profile - AJ Lux

Leadership is a quality that senior AJ Lux was born with. She’s been a two-time captain for the Buccaneers’ volleyball team. Her favorite part about being a captain is that she’s able to be a leader at all times.


Women's Basketball

2 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Micah Scheetz

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially two days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

Late rally falls short in 74-68 loss to Georgia State

ATLANTA (Nov. 6, 2018) Facing the defending Sun Belt Conference champion Georgia State in their season opener, the ETSU Buccaneers found themselves trailing by only one point with just over a minute left.


Men's Soccer

Seven Bucs earn postseason all-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 6, 2018) -- The Southern Conference announced its men’s soccer postseason awards Tuesday afternoon, and ETSU was well represented with seven all-SoCon selections.


Football

Robinson receives SoCon Defensive Player of the Month honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 6, 2018) -- The ETSU football team has picked up its second straight Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Month honor as sophomore defensive back Tyree Robinson (Gainesville, Ga.) earned the award for the month of October, the league office announced on Tuesday.


Volleyball

Popovic tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 6, 2018) – Sophomore libero Marija Popovic (Belgrade, Serbia) has been named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Month, for the month of October, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon. This is Popovic’s second straight athlete of the month honor and the third of her career


Women's Basketball

3 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Kacie Fountain

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially three days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Volleyball

Clayton named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 5, 2018) –Junior Leah Clayton (Danville, Va.) has been named the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.


Men's Basketball

Bucs set to open season Tuesday at Georgia State

ATLANTA (Nov. 5, 2018) – Following an exhibition home win last weekend, the ETSU men’s basketball team will officially tip off the 2018-19 season on Tuesday night, traveling to take on defending Sun Belt Conference champion Georgia State.


Football

Bucs jump to No. 17 in AFCA Coaches’ Poll; No. 19 in STATS FCS

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2018) -- The ETSU football team jumped into the top-20 in both major national FCS polls on Monday.


Football

Smith named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 5, 2018) -- ETSU redshirt junior defensive back Artevius Smith (Birmingham, Ala.) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as the league office announced its weekly awards on Monday.


Women's Basketball

4 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Carley Lytton

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially four days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

1 Day Until Tip-off: Getting To Know Tray Boyd III

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for tomorrow, Nov. 6, we are officially just one day away from tip-off. Throughout this countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Women's Soccer

Hodgson, Cutshall named to SoCon All-Tournament team

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 4, 2018) -- ETSU women’s soccer seniors Isabel Hodgson (Adelaide, Australia) and Lea Ann Cutshall (Johnson City, Tenn.) were each named to the 2018 Southern Conference All-Tournament team Sunday evening.


Women's Triathlon

McDonald Named Nation’s Best, ETSU Finishes 3rd at USA Triathlon Championships

TEMPE, Ariz. (Nov. 4, 2018) -- ETSU’s final race of the fall was their biggest thus far, and Lane McDonald (South Bend, Ind.) and company excelled, McDonald taking home national athlete of the year honors thanks to her cumulative performance throughout the 2018 season, while the Bucs finished third in Division I as a unit.


Women's Tennis

Three Bucs win individual draws at Wofford Fall Invitational

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 4, 2018) – It was a fantastic outing for the Buccaneer women’s tennis team at the Wofford Fall Invitational. Three Bucs won in singles action, while one doubles pair won their doubles draw. Yi Chi Ma (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) and Alejandra Morales (Santiago, Chile) won the gold doubles draw after winning both matches today.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis wraps up fall action at CCB Invitational

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Nov. 4, 2018) – The ETSU men’s tennis team concluded their fall season after finishing action at the CCB Invitational in Tuscaloosa, Ala.


Men's Soccer

ETSU to host SoCon Men’s Soccer Championship this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2018) -- Four Southern Conference teams have officially punched their ticket to Johnson City for the final rounds of the 2018 SoCon Men’s Soccer Championship tournament on Nov. 9 and 11.


Women's Basketball

5 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Raven Dean

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially five days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

2 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know D'Andre Bernard

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially two days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Football

ETSU downs Mercer, 21-18; Bucs clinch share of SoCon title

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 3, 2018) -- ETSU’s historic season took another step forward.


Volleyball

Volleyball captures SoCon Regular Season title with sweep of Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 3, 2018) – The 2018 ETSU volleyball team is the Southern Conference regular season champion after sweeping the Wofford Terriers (25-23, 25-16, 25-23) on Saturday afternoon inside the Jerry Richardson Stadium.


Men's Tennis

Fontcuberta and Rengifo shine at CCB Invitational

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Nov. 3, 2018) – Sergi Fontcuberta (Barcelona, Spain) and Frazier Rengifo (Cali, Colombia) each had a tremendous outing on the second day of the CCB Invitational. Fontcuberta earned two wins to advance to action on Sunday. He defeated Samford’s Rossouw Norval in a three-set battle 3-6, 6-3, 11-9 and then won 6-1, 7-6 (1) over Kento Yamada from Kentucky. Fontcuberta will play Pablo Caffarena from Lipscomb tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.


Women's Tennis

Four Bucs go undefeated in singles action at Wofford Fall Invitational

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 3, 2018) – With the rain washing out day one of the Wofford Fall Invitational on Friday, the ETSU women’s tennis team was finally able to compete. Two rounds of singles and one round of doubles was played today, as the Bucs were nearly perfect.


Women's Triathlon

Bucs Travel to Tempe for Chance at USA Triathlon National Title

TEMPE, Ariz. (Nov. 3, 2018) -- The culmination of ETSU’s third year of triathlon arrives this weekend at Tempe Town Lake North Shore course, the site of the Ignite The Fork triathlon hosted by Arizona State University, its feature event matching ETSU against 21 other teams from around the country in the women’s collegiate national championship race Sunday.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: No. 22 ETSU VS. MERCER

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 3, 2018) -- The No. 22 ETSU football team travels to Georgia to take on Mercer in Southern Conference action on Saturday afternoon at Five Star Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.


Men's Basketball

3 Days Until Tip-Off: Getting to Know Bo Hodges

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially three days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Volleyball

Volleyball earns 3-1 road victory over Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Nov. 2, 2018) –ETSU (23-5, 12-1 SoCon) defeated the Furman Paladins (10-14, 6-7 SoCon) 3-1 (25-17, 24-26, 26-24, 25-23) on Friday night inside Alley Gym. ETSU has now won their last 12 conference matches.


Men's Basketball

Armus, Tucker lead Bucs to 85-38 exhibition win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2018) -- Sophomore forward Mladen Armus (Belgrade, Serbia) posted a double-double and junior guard Kevon Tucker (Dacula, Ga.) netted a game high 17 points as the ETSU men's basketball team blew past Southern Wesleyan in an 85-38 exhibition victory Friday night at Freedom Hall.


Women's Soccer

Bucs end season in semifinal against No. 2 UNCG

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2018) -- An ETSU women’s soccer season filled with thrilling record-breaking moments came to a close in Macon Friday night, as the No. 3 Bucs fell to No. 2 UNCG, 5-1, in the Southern Conference semifinal.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis has strong outing on day one at CCB Invitational

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Nov. 2, 2018) – The ETSU men’s tennis team picked up six wins on day one of the CCB Invitational. Four Bucs competed in singles action, while also pairing up to play in doubles.


Football

Bucs gear up for Opportunity #10 Saturday in Macon

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 1, 2018) -- Opportunity #10 is the next task at hand for ETSU football.


Volleyball

Player Profile -- Hailey Aguilar

From freshman to senior year, senior Hailey Aguilar has not been afraid to change roles — understanding the meaning of playing for the name on the front of the jersey instead of the back.


Men's Basketball

4 Days Until Tip-Off: Getting to Know Daivien Williamson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2018) With the ETSU mens basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially four days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Volleyball

Bucs cap off regular season road matches against Furman and Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2018) – The Bucs conclude their last two road matches of the regular season this weekend in South Carolina. First ETSU takes on Furman on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. and then will play Wofford on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 4:00 p.m. Both games will have live stats and will be streamed on the SoCon Digital Network.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops set for exhibition Friday at 7 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2018) -- Fans of ETSU men's basketball will get their first glimpse at the new-look Buccaneers on Friday night, as the team hosts Southern Wesleyan for an exhibition contest inside Freedom Hall.


Football

Top Five Things to Know for ETSU at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 1, 2018) -- Coming off its thrilling triple-overtime win over Western Carolina, the ETSU football hits the road this weekend as the No. 22 Buccaneers take on Mercer Saturday afternoon at Five Star Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis to conclude fall tournaments at CCB Invitational

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Nov. 1, 2018) – The ETSU men’s tennis team returns to action this weekend at the Country Club of Birmingham Collegiate Invitational. Four Bucs are set to compete this weekend; Sergi Fontcuberta (Barcelona, Spain), Frazier Rengifo (Cali, Colombia), Yusuf Khamis (Cairo, Egypt), and David Gonzalez (Barcelona, Spain)


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis set to compete at the Wofford Fall Invitational

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 1, 2018) – The ETSU women’s tennis team returns to action this weekend. They will play in the Wofford Fall Invitational in Spartanburg, S.C. with the tournament beginning on Friday, Nov. 2 and concluding on Sunday, Nov. 4. Throughout the tournament, six Bucs will compete in six different draws and three pairs will compete in doubles.


Women's Soccer

No. 3 Bucs to face No. 2 UNCG in SoCon semifinal

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 1, 2018) – Only four teams remain in the 2018 Southern Conference Championship for women’s soccer, and the No. 3 ETSU Buccaneers are in the mix.


Men's Basketball

5 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know Carlos Curtis

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2018) -- With the ETSU men’s basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially five days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Volleyball

ETSU rolls past UNCG on Halloween 3-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2018) – To conclude the month of October action, the Bucs finished on a high note after sweeping their fifth opponent of the month and their 13th of the season. ETSU (22-5, 11-1 SoCon) defeated the UNCG Spartans (11-15, 5-9 SoCon) 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-22) on Wednesday night.


Men's Soccer

Bucs Soccer Academy, LLC announces ID Clinic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2018) -- The Bucs Soccer Academy, LLC — operated by the ETSU men’s soccer coaching staff — announced its ID Clinic for prospective college players set to take place on Jan. 26, 2019.


Men's Golf

ETSU sparks final round surge at Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Oct. 30, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s golf team enjoyed its final day in paradise.


Men's Basketball

As season nears, men's hoops hosts Holding Court 6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2018) -- A great crowd of supporters made their way to the ETSU Athletics Center on Tuesday night to show their backing of the Buccaneers' men's basketball program by taking part in Holding Court 6 Pasta and Practice with Mark Adams presented by Johnson City Honda.


Volleyball

ETSU welcomes UNCG on Wednesday for Halloween match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2018) – The Bucs return to Brooks Gym to host UNCG on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 6:00 p.m. There will be a costume contest and candy handed out following the match. Wednesday’s match will be streamed on ESPN3.


Women's Soccer

Four Bucs earn postseason all-conference awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2018) -- The Southern Conference announced its postseason awards for women’s soccer Tuesday afternoon, as four Buccaneers landed All-SoCon honors for the 2018 season.


Women's Basketball

10 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Jada Craig

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 10 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Soccer

Woodfin named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2018) -- The Southern Conference announced Tuesday morning that ETSU’s redshirt-senior forward Cameron Woodfin (Old Hickory, Tenn.) was named the men’s soccer Player of the Week.


Men's Golf

Pair of sophomores pacing Bucs in Hawaii

KAUAI, Hawaii (Oct. 29, 2018) -- A pair of sophomores are pacing the ETSU men’s golf team out in Hawaii.


Football

Football Press Conference -- Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2018) -- The ETSU football team met the media on Monday to recap last week’s win over Western Carolina and to preview this Saturday’s road game at Mercer.


Football

Bucs ranked in both polls for fourth straight week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2018 -- For the fourth consecutive week, the ETSU football team remained ranked in the Top 25 polls as both sets of rankings were released on Monday.


Volleyball

Volleyball sweeps SoCon weekly awards for second time this season

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2018) – ETSU swept the SoCon weekly awards for the second time this volleyball season. Junior Kaela Massey (Brentwood, Tenn.) was named the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week, while Marija Popovic (Belgrade, Serbia) was named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week


Women's Basketball

11 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Taisha Murphy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 11 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Golf

Go leads ETSU in opener of Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

KAUAI, Hawaii (Oct. 28, 2018) -- Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) put together a strong finish in the opening round of the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational, as the ETSU sophomore led the Buccaneer men’s golf team on Sunday from the Makai Golf Club.


Women's Soccer

Bucs advance to semifinal with 1-0 win over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team punched its ticket to Macon, Ga. for this weekend’s Southern Conference tournament semifinal round, clipping Mercer 1-0 in Johnson City Sunday afternoon.


Football

Miraculous comeback, OT heroics lift Bucs past WCU, 45-43

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2018)– Sometimes there are simply no words.


Volleyball

Bucs complete comeback over Samford 3-2; Popovic records 1,000th dig

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 27, 2018) – After being down two sets to none, the ETSU volleyball team (21-5, 10-1, SoCon) made one of their biggest comebacks of the year to defeat Samford (13-13, 8-4 SoCon) in five sets inside the Peta Hanna Center on Saturday night. This marks Samford’s first conference loss on their home court and both teams are 1-1 against each other during the regular season.


Men's Soccer

Bucs stun Mercer 2-1, earn No. 2 seed in tournament

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 28, 2018) -- ETSU men’s soccer’s outside shot at a double-bye for the 2018 Southern Conference Championship tournament came to fruition Saturday night in Macon, Ga. as the Bucs defeated Mercer in the regular season finale, 2-1.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: No. 25 ETSU VS. WESTERN CAROLINA

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Oct. 27, 2018) -- Following back-to-back road games, the No. 25 ETSU football team returns home to Greene Stadium, as the Buccaneers host Western Carolina in the Battle of the Blue Ridge. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.


Men's Basketball

10 Days Until Tip-off: Getting To Know Patrick Good

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 10 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Golf

Bucs conclude fall season this week in Hawaii

KAUAI, Hawaii (Oct. 27, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s golf team heads to Hawaii to conclude its fall campaign, as the Buccaneers gear up for the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational, which begins Sunday at the Princeville Makai Golf Club.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Varghese, Men Finish Second, Women Fourth Behind Stallworth's Superb Day

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2018) -- A much-anticipated Saturday in the Southern Conference saw ETSU Cross Country rise to the occasion, with sophomores Ben Varghese (Kingsport, Tenn.) and Lindsey Stallworth (Knoxville, Tenn.) finishing in the top five of their respective races, the Buc women and men doing the same at the SoCon championships.


Women's Basketball

13 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Shynia Jackson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 13 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Women's Soccer

No. 3 Bucs to host No. 6 Mercer in Sunday quarterfinal

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) -- For the first time in the 2018-19 athletic year, it’s tournament time in Johnson City as the ETSU women’s soccer team welcomes Mercer to Summers-Taylor Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 28.


Volleyball

Bucs best Mocs 3-1 in SoCon road win

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team (20-5, 9-1, SoCon) defeated the Chattanooga Mocs (8-16, 4-7, SoCon) 3-1 (25-15, 30-32, 25-21, 25-22) on Friday night inside Maclellan Gymnasium. ETSU’s defensive efforts propelled them to their win, as the Bucs recorded a new season high in both blocks and digs.


Football

ETSU, Western Carolina gear up for "Blue Ridge Border Battle" on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2018) -- ETSU and Western Carolina gear up for the “Blue Ridge Border Battle” this Saturday afternoon at Greene Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.


Women's Basketball

“Meet Your Seats” and open practice set for Brooks Gym on Oct. 27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2018) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday details regarding its women’s basketball “Meet Your Seat” event, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. inside Brooks Gym. Saturday will also allow fans to watch the Bucs’ open practice as well.


Women's Basketball

14 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Kaia Upton

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 14 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Soccer

Bucs travel to SoCon leader Mercer Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2018) -- With a bevy of reasons to play spoiler on Saturday, the ETSU men’s soccer team travels to Mercer for its regular season finale that kicks off Saturday night at 7 p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Biggest Meet of Year Brings Bucs to Cullowhee for Conference Championships

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2018) -- Looking to extend their historical run of solid results at the Southern Conference Cross Country Meet, head coach George Watts and his ETSU men and women board the bus and climb the mountain to compete in Saturday’s race that gathers the league’s best distance runners for a few hours each year.


Men's Basketball

11 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know Jeromy Rodriguez

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 11 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

Bucs picked third, place three on preseason All-SoCon

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 25, 2018) -- The Southern Conference announced Thursday that the ETSU men's basketball team has been picked to finish third by both the league’s coaches and media, while the Buccaneers placed three players on the preseason all-conference team.


Football

Things to Know for ETSU vs. Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2018) -- The ETSU football team returns home to Greene Stadium this Saturday as the 25th-ranked Buccaneers host Western Carolina in the “Blue Ridge Border Battle.” Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.


Volleyball

Volleyball travels to Chattanooga and Samford for two road matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2018) – After enjoying one of their longest breaks of the season, the Buccaneer volleyball team returns to action this weekend on the road. ETSU will take on Chattanooga on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:00 p.m. and then will travel to Samford on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8:00 p.m. (ET).


Men's Basketball

12 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know Tre Tiller

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 12 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Volleyball

Player Profile -- Mariah McPartland

Many college athletes experience a growth in performance and character between their junior and senior seasons, but the growth for senior Mariah McPartland is not your average progression.


Football

Football announces team captains for remainder of season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2018) -- The ETSU football team has elected team captains for the remainder of the season as head coach Randy Sanders announced the group on Wednesday.


Women's Basketball

Coaches pick Bucs to finish first in Preseason Poll; Haynes-Overton earns preseason honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 24, 2018) – On Wednesday the Southern Conference announced its 2018-19 Preseason All-Conference Teams, with Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.) earning preseason honors to represent ETSU.


Men's Basketball

13 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know Octavion Corley

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 13 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer defeats Belmont on senior night, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team made the most of its final regular season home game, defeating first-year Southern Conference member Belmont, 2-1, to cap off senior night at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Tuesday.


Football

Football Press Conference -- Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2018) -- Coming off back-to-back road games against option-style teams, the ETSU football team finally returns home to host Western Carolina this Saturday in the “Blue Ridge Border Battle” rivalry game. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. in Greene Stadium.


Men's Soccer

Bucs to host Belmont on senior night Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2018) -- With two games left in the regular season — including one final home game — the ETSU men’s soccer team will welcome Belmont on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

15 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know Isaiah Tisdale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 15 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Football

ETSU, Western Carolina announce “Blue Ridge Border Battle”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2018) -- From the hills of East Tennessee to the rolling mountains of Western North Carolina, the longtime mountain border rivalry between Western Carolina University and ETSU has a new name. The rivalry between the two mountain schools will now be personified in the “Blue Ridge Border Battle” beginning this weekend as the two schools meet on the gridiron in Johnson City, Tenn.


Women's Golf

Loy Leads Bucs to Top-Five Finish with Top-Five of Her Own

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2018) -- After a strong opening day at the Cardinal Cup, ETSU concluded their last event of the fall by holding steady to take fifth-place at the University of Louisville Golf Club, toppling a number of solid programs in the 14-team field.


Women's Soccer

Bucs claim three seed; will host Mercer Oct. 28

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 21, 2018) -- The Southern Conference announced the official bracket for the 2018 SoCon Women’s Soccer Championship tournament, as ETSU clinches the third seed and a quarterfinal home game.


Men's Golf

Kim leads Bucs at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 21, 2018) -- ETSU senior Geuntae Kim (Daegu, South Korea) led the ETSU men’s golf team at the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational, which wrapped up play on Sunday afternoon from the Lakeside Course.


Women's Soccer

Goldoni breaks record in 2-1 loss to The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 21, 2018) -- ETSU saw its regular season end with back-to-back extra-time losses on the road, as the Bucs dropped a 2-1 decision at The Citadel in the regular season finale Sunday afternoon.


Women's Golf

Sensational Start Sets Bucs, Loy Firmly in Contention at Cardinal Cup

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2018) -- Confronted by nine of the top 100 teams in the country upon arrival at the University of Louisville Golf Club, ETSU was not deterred Saturday, firing an opening-round 9-over-par and playing the majority of their second round before darkness suspended play with ETSU in fourth-place heading to the final day of the Bucs fall season.


Women's Triathlon

Strong Showing in East Regional Leaves Bucs in Top Form Ahead of National Meet

HUDDLESTON, Va. (Oct. 20, 2018) -- In their final race before the USA Triathlon National Championship in Tempe, Ariz., ETSU finished third amongst 11 participating schools and placed three in the top 20 at Saturday’s East Regional Qualifier.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer falls to Furman, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2018) -- A penalty kick and a successful one-on-one chance would be the demise of a two-year regular season undefeated conference streak for ETSU men’s soccer, as Furman won 2-0 in Johnson City.


Football

Turnovers, penalties doom No. 21 ETSU at No. 12 Wofford, 30-17

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 20, 2018)– Rushing for a season low 39 yards and turning the ball over three times on the day, the No. 21-ranked ETSU football team was unable to defend sole possession of first place in the Southern Conference Saturday afternoon at Gibbs Stadium, falling to No. 12-ranked Wofford, 30-17.


Men's Golf

Bucs conclude second round play at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 20, 2018) -- Facing one of the strongest fields this fall season, the ETSU men’s golf team concluded second round play at the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational on Saturday afternoon from the Lakeside Course.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: No. 21 ETSU VS. #12 WOFFORD

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 20, 2018) -- The ETSU football team heads to Spartanburg, S.C., as the 21st-ranked Buccaneers take on No. 12 Wofford on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. inside Gibbs Stadium.


Women's Basketball

20 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Erica Haynes-Overton

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 20 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer falls in double-overtime at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 19, 2018) -- For the second time this season, ETSU women’s soccer fell victim to a game-tying goal scored with under three minutes to go as Mercer shocked the Bucs in double-overtime with a 2-1 victory.


Football

ETSU brings five-game win streak into Saturday SoCon showdown at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 19, 2018) -- A battle of the top two teams in the Southern Conference will battle when league-leading ETSU travels to Wofford on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. inside Gibbs Stadium.


Men's Golf

Kim enjoys strong start at Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 19, 2018) -- Geuntae Kim (Daegu, South Korea) led the ETSU men’s golf team on the opening day of the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate, as the Buccaneer senior fired a 3-under-par 69 on Friday afternoon on the Lakeside Course.


Women's Triathlon

Bucs Venture Back to Virginia for National Tuneup

HUDDLESTON, Va. (Oct. 19, 2018) -- After hosting the central regional last month and qualifying the maximum seven for the upcoming USA Triathlon National Championships Nov. 4 in Tempe, ETSU returns to competition for the last time before the fall season's culmination with aspirations of producing another successful performance at Saturday’s East Regional Qualifier.


Volleyball

Player Profile - Alyssa Kvarta

With a 7-0 deficit in the fifth set against one of ETSU volleyball’s most prominent rivals in Tennessee staring her team in the face, ETSU’s senior setter Alyssa Kvarta gave ETSU one of its most memorable moments of all time.


Men's Soccer

Bucs host Furman Saturday in “Blue Out” game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2018) -- A crucial Southern Conference lies ahead for the ETSU men’s soccer team Saturday night, as the current conference-leading Furman Paladins take on the Bucs in Johnson City.


Women's Golf

Bucs Ready to Face Formidable Field at Fall’s Final Tournament

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2018) -- With four tournaments complete in ETSU’s fall season, Stefanie Shelton’s women make the five-hour journey to the University of Louisville Golf Club for a jam packed weekend in which they’ll play 54 holes against some of the nation’s best.


Women's Basketball

21 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Amaya Adams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 21 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Football

ETSU Football Feature Story From HERO Sports

To understand what is going on at East Tennessee State right now, you’re going to have to be able to reflect … and project. The Bucs are one of the most unique stories in the FCS this year.


Football

Player Named to the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award Watch List

CHICAGO (Oct. 18, 2018) -- ETSU redshirt junior defensive lineman Nasir Player (Columbia, S.C.) was named to the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award watch list, which was announced by the selection committee on Thursday.


Men's Golf

ETSU looks to carry momentum into Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2018) -- Fresh off its win at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, the ETSU men’s golf team looks to carry that momentum into this weekend’s Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate, which gets underway Friday morning from the Lakeside Course.


Women's Soccer

Bucs to close regular season at Mercer and The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) -- ETSU women’s soccer is in a good position as it heads into its final two regular season contests. The Bucs travel to Mercer on Friday, Oct. 19 before closing the regular season at The Citadel Oct. 21.


Football

Top Five Things to Know for ETSU at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 18, 2018) -- A pair of top 25 teams are set to clash on the gridiron this weekend, as No. 21 ETSU takes on No. 12 Wofford Saturday afternoon at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C.


Volleyball

ETSU tops Western Carolina 3-0 in mid-week showdown

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team (19-5, 8-1 SoCon) returned to Brooks Gym to begin the second half of conference play. The Bucs defeated the Catamounts (10-10, 4-5 SoCon) in three sets (25-19, 25-20, 25-21) to earn their 12th sweep of the season.


Women's Basketball

23 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Britney Snowden

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 23 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

20 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know James Harrison Jr.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 20 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

Holding Court 6 set for Oct. 30 inside Dome

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2018) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released Tuesday more details regarding Holding Court 6 Pasta and Practice with Mark Adams, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30 beginning at 6 p.m. inside the ETSU Athletic Center (Mini Dome).


Women's Golf

Final Round Rainout Robs Melecka of Chance at Second Tournament Title

WEST POINT, Miss. (Oct. 16, 2018) -- Coming into Tuesday in second-place and with loads of momentum following a second-round 68 at Old Waverly Country Club, Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) saw mother nature intervene in her opportunity to overtake Auburn’s Anika Bolcikova, who was crowned individual champion Tuesday with play cancelled due to heavy rain.


Women's Soccer

Goldoni earns SoCon Player of the Week award

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 16, 2018) -- ETSU senior forward Eleonora Goldoni (Ferrara, Italy) has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Week, the SoCon office announced Tuesday afternoon.


Volleyball

Volleyball welcomes Western Carolina for mid-week match

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2018) – After earning two SoCon road wins, the Bucs return to Brooks Gym for a mid-week matchup against Western Carolina on Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. Tomorrow’s match officially begins the second half of conference play.


Women's Basketball

24 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Anajae Stephney

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 24 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

21 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know Kevon Tucker

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 21 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Football

Football Press Conference -- Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2018) -- For the second straight week, ETSU football will face an option-style attack as the Buccaneers take on No. 12 Wofford on Saturday afternoon inside Gibbs Stadium.


Women's Golf

Melecka Charges Up Leaderboard, Sits Second After 68 In West Point

WEST POINT, Miss. (Oct. 15, 2018) -- Entering the day in 12th-place after shooting even-par the first round of play at the Magnolia Invitational, moving day saw sophomore Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) lead a whopping 17 players in moving double-digit spots up the leaderboard, Melecka’s 4-under leaving her just three shots off the lead.


Football

ETSU football climbs in both national polls

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2018) -- Following Saturday’s road win at The Citadel, the ETSU football team climbed up in the national polls, as both were released on Monday afternoon.


Football

Robinson, Jerman earn SoCon weekly honors; Robinson tabbed STATS FCS National Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 15, 2018) -- The ETSU football team collected more conference honors this week as sophomore defensive back Tyree Robinson (Gainesville, Ga.) and senior kicker JJ Jerman (Seymour, Tenn.) were tabbed Southern Conference Players of Week, announced the league office on Monday.


Men's Tennis

Lugo wins singles consolation championship at ITA Regional Championships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 15 2018) – On the final day of the 2018 ITA Regional Championships, one Buc appeared in the singles consolation draw.


Men's Golf

Bucs capture first-ever Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate title

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2018) -- The wait is finally over.


Women's Golf

Melecka Right In Mix After Day One of Magnolia Invitational

WEST POINT, Miss. (Oct. 14, 2018)-- Following her second 67 of the year in the final round of competition at last week’s Bettie Lou Evans Invitational, Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) made it back-to-back par-or-better rounds Sunday, opening the Magnolia Invitational with an even-par 72.


Women's Soccer

Bucs hand UNCG first SoCon loss with 2-1 victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team earned a signature win Sunday in its regular season home finale, defeating previously-undefeated conference foe UNCG, 2-1.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis continues action at ITA Regional Championships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2018) – The ETSU men’s tennis team continued to day four at the 2018 ITA Regional Championships held in Knoxville, Tenn. Two Bucs competed in action today. First Juan Lugo (Maracay, Venezuela) defeated F. Kontopoulos from TTU, 6-3, 3-6, 10-8 in the singles consolation draw.


Men's Basketball

23 Days Until Tip-off: Getting to Know Myles Rasnick

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 23 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Football

Bucs drop The Citadel, 26-23; now alone atop SoCon

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 13, 2018) -- Who is that team all alone at the top of the Southern Conference football standings? That’s right … the No. 23-ranked ETSU Buccaneers.


Men's Tennis

Fontcuberta reaches quarterfinals in ITA Regional Championships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2018) – Junior Sergi Fontcuberta (Barcelona, Spain) had another great day at the 2018 ITA Regional Championships in Knoxville, Tenn. He defeated M. Ferreira from Memphis 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 and will move on to play A. Bennett from Purdue in the quarterfinals. The match is set for 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14.


Men's Soccer

Bucs battle to 1-1 draw at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 13, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team entered a tightly contested 110-minute battle at UNCG Saturday night, fighting to a 1-1 draw to remain unbeaten in Southern Conference play.


Volleyball

Bucs earn SoCon road sweep over Bulldogs

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 13, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team (18-5, 7-1 SoCon) earned their second SoCon road win of the weekend after defeating The Citadel Bulldogs (8-11, 3-5 SoCon) 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-19) on Saturday night inside the McAlister Field House.


Men's Golf

ETSU, Go still atop the leaderboard at Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2018) -- One more solid round of golf is all that stands between East Tennessee State and its first victory ever in its home tournament.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis concludes play at ITA Regional Championships

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2018) – The ETSU women’s tennis team concluded action at the 2018 ITA Regional Championships in Chattanooga, Tenn. Andrea Pascual-Larrinaga (Basauri, Spain) advanced to the round of 16, but fell to Christina Rosca from Vanderbilt.


Women's Golf

Bucs Back on Road for Stiff Test at Magnolia Invitational

WEST POINT, Miss. (Oct. 13, 2018) -- A busy last two weekends of the fall season for head coach Stefanie Shelton’s ETSU Women’s Golf team begins Sunday with first round play at Old Waverly Golf Club near the campus of the University of Mississippi.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: No. 23 ETSU VS. THE CITADEL

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 13, 2018) -- The No. 23 ETSU football team heads to Charleston, S.C., to take on The Citadel in Southern Conference play on Saturday afternoon inside Johnson Hagood Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

ETSU Men Cruise to Crown at High Point Invite, Women Strong in Sixth-Place Showing

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 12, 2018) -- In a season full of good weekends for ETSU Cross Country, Friday may have marked their best, with the men pulling away from the field to make it two consecutive years with a meet title, while the women set the tone with consistency at the HPU VertCross Invitational.


Women's Soccer

Sayers breaks record as Bucs defeat VMI 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2018) -- It was a memorable night at Summers-Taylor Stadium, as seniors were honored and a record was broken in ETSU’s 3-1 win over VMI Friday night.


Volleyball

Bucs down Mercer 3-1 as McPartland ties career-high in kills

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2018) – With their third SoCon road game, the Bucs (17-5, 6-1 SoCon) earned their sixth conference win of the season after defeating the Mercer Bears (9-10, 2-6 SoCon) 3-1 (25-15, 25-23, 23-25, 26-24) on Friday night in Macon, Ga.


Men's Tennis

Fontcuberta advances to round 16 at ITA Regional Championships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2018) – On day two of the men’s tennis ITA Regional Championships, the Bucs picked up nine wins. Sergi Fontcuberta (Barcelona, Spain) highlighted the Bucs after earning two wins in singles play.


Women's Tennis

Pascual-Larrinaga shines on day two of ITA Regionals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2018) – Junior Andrea Pascual-Larrinaga (Basauri, Spain) had a successful day at the 2018 ITA Regional Championships. She defeated Johanna Silva from Tennessee 6-4, 6-3 and then moved on to defeat Seirra Shimizu from Purdue 2-6, 7-6 (6), 7-5. Both were seeded opponents and Pascual-Larrinaga will move on to play Vanderbilt’s Christina Rosca in the quarterfinals at 9:00 a.m.


Men's Golf

ETSU leads after round one of BOT; Go ties tournament record

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s golf team couldn’t have scripted a better start.


Football

ETSU returns to SoCon play Saturday in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 12, 2018) -- After stepping out of non-conference play for the final time last weekend, ETSU football returns to Southern Conference action this Saturday when the Buccaneers head to Charleston to take on The Citadel. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. inside Johnson Hagood Memorial Stadium.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer to face UNCG in marquee matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2018) -- Riding a three-game winning streak into the weekend, the ETSU men’s soccer team travels to Greensboro for a tough SoCon match against UNCG Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis has strong outing on day one of ITA Regional Championships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) – The ETSU men’s tennis team had a very successful first day at the ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships in Knoxville, Tenn. Four Bucs will continue to move on in singles action, while three out of four pairs picked up wins in doubles play.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Bucs Head to High Point Invite for SoCon Tuneup

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 11, 2018) – With a trio of top-five finishes for the men and two third-place finishes for the women already achieved this season, head coach George Watts’ ETSU Cross Country runners return to competition in Kernersville, N.C. for their final race before the Southern Conference championship meet.


Women's Tennis

Bucs conclude day one of ITA Regional Championships

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) – The ETSU women’s tennis team finished day one of the 2018 Ohio Valley Regionals. The Bucs as a team played seven matches in both singles and doubles.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer hosts VMI and UNCG on senior weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) -- The 2018 regular season is winding down for ETSU women’s soccer, as the final homestand of the regular season takes place this weekend at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Men's Golf

ETSU set to host 21st Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s golf team is set to host the 21st Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, which gets underway on Friday morning from the Blackthorn Club at The Ridges.


Volleyball

ETSU hits the road for two SoCon matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) – The Bucs hit the road for two SoCon matches this weekend. ETSU will take on Mercer on Friday, Oct. 12 at 6:00 p.m. before traveling to Charleston, S.C. on Saturday, Oct. 13 to take on The Citadel at 6:00 p.m.


Football

Holmes named to STATS FCS Jerry Rice Award Watch List

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) -- ETSU redshirt freshman running back Quay Holmes (Powder Springs, Ga.)was named to the initial STATS FCS Jerry Rice Award Watch List, which was announced by the selection committee on Thursday.


Football

Top Five Things to Know for ETSU at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 11, 2018) -- ETSU football begins a two-game Southern Conference road swing beginning this Saturday as the Buccaneers head to Charleston to take on The Citadel.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis gears up for 2018 ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2018) – The 2018 ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championships is set for Thursday, Oct. 11 – Monday, Oct. 15 in Knoxville, Tenn. The tournament will be played at three different locations throughout Knoxville and it consists of 128 singles draws, 64 doubles draws, and a first round loser draw.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis set to compete in 2018 ITA Regional Championships

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2018) – The 2018 ITA Regional Championships is set for Thursday, Oct. 11 – Monday, Oct. 15 in Chattanooga, Tenn. at the Champions Club. There are 128 singles in the main draw and 64 singles in the Flight B singles. There’s also 64 doubles in the main draw and 32 doubles in the Flight B doubles.


Women's Basketball

30 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Sadasia Tipps

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 30 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Basketball

"Meet Your Seats" set for Freedom Hall on Oct. 16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2018) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday details regarding its men's basketball "Meet Your Seat" event, which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. inside Freedom Hall.


Women's Soccer

Senior Day Countdown: Women’s Soccer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2018) -- With the ETSU women’s soccer regular season winding down the next couple of weeks, the Bucs are two nights away from senior night against VMI set for Friday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.


Volleyball

Player Profile - Braedyn Tutton

Over a thousand miles separates the Great White North from the Blue Ridge Mountains…but ETSU volleyball’s Braedyn Tutton had no problem finding her second home in Johnson City.


Men's Soccer

Bucs cruise to 4-0 victory over VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2018) -- The SoCon home opener was a successful one for the ETSU men’s soccer team Tuesday night under the lights, as the Bucs powered past VMI, 4-0, at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Bucs fall to High Point, 3-2: Clayton records 1,000 career kills

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team (16-5) fell to the High Point Panthers (10-8) on Tuesday evening inside Brooks Gym. The Bucs concluded action against non-conference opponents and finished with an 11-4 record. The remaining portion of their schedule will finish with Southern Conference opponents.


Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Basketball preseason event schedule released

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2018) -- With basketball season less than a month away, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday its slate of preseason hype events and important dates involving the men’s and women’s basketball teams


Football

Football Press Conference -- The Citadel

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2018) -- The ETSU football team began preparations for Week 7 as the Buccaneers met the media on Monday to recap last week’s win over Gardner-Webb and look ahead to this Saturday’s Southern Conference road game at The Citadel.


Men's Soccer

Bucs to host VMI in “White Out” on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2018) -- After opening Southern Conference play with a 2-1 road win over Wofford last week, the ETSU men’s soccer team will host VMI for its first conference home game Tuesday.


Football

Bucs crack Top 25 in both major polls

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2018) -- After receiving votes in the Top 25 the last two weeks, ETSU football has finally cracked through in both major polls. The Buccaneers are ranked No. 23 in the STATS FCS Top 25 Poll and No. 24 in the AFCA Coaches’ Poll, as both polls were released on Monday afternoon.


Volleyball

Volleyball finishes three-match homestand on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 8, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team concludes a three-match homestand on Tuesday when they host High Point in their last non-conference match of the season. Tuesday’s match will be a Pink Out game, as ETSU volleyball is dedicating their matches in October to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis concludes action at Mercer Gridiron Classic

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 7, 2018) – After a long two days of first fall tournament, the ETSU women’s tennis team concluded action at the Mercer Gridiron Classic in Macon, Ga. The double pair of Yi Chi Ma and Alejandra Morales went undefeated in doubles play throughout the day.


Women's Basketball

33 days until tip-off: Getting to Know Lexus Spears

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 33 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer edged at Chattanooga, 1-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2018) -- For the second time in two games, a goal right before the horn proved to be costly for the ETSU women’s soccer team as Chattanooga earned a 1-0 victory at Finley Stadium Sunday afternoon.


Women's Golf

Melecka Blows Through Big Blue, Bucs Place Three in Top 20

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2018) – Birdieing six of her first 11 holes, sophomore Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) set Sunday’s low score at 67 as the first in the clubhouse to post the number at Kentucky’s Big Blue Course, two others later matching her in the final round of the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational.


Men's Golf

Go concludes play at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

SINGAPORE (Oct. 7, 2018) -- ETSU’s Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) concluded play at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Sunday from the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.


Football

Bucs take historic 45-0 Homecoming win over G-W

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2018)– It may have been Homecoming, but the ETSU football team’s dominating 45-0 rout of Gardner-Webb Saturday afternoon inside William B. Greene Stadium would be more accurately described as historic.


Volleyball

Volleyball picks up fourth straight win after defeating Furman, 3-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2018) – The Buccaneer volleyball team (15-4, 5-1 SoCon) picked up their fourth straight win after defeating Furman (6-11, 2-4 SoCon) 3-1 on Saturday night inside Brooks Gym.


Men's Soccer

Bucs open SoCon play with 2-1 win at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 6, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team opened the Southern Conference portion of the 2018 campaign on the right foot, knocking off Wofford 2-1 in Spartanburg, S.C. Saturday night.


Women's Tennis

Women’s tennis competes in Mercer Gridiron Classic

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 5, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s tennis team competed in their first fall tournament of the season this weekend. They played in the Mercer Gridiron Classic in Macon, Ga. on Friday and Saturday.


Women's Golf

Total Team Effort Helps Bucs Move Up Leaderboard on Day Two of Bettie Lou

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2018) – With seven Bucs in action at the University of Kentucky’s Big Blue Course Saturday, ETSU got great results from each that competed in the middle round of the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. GARDNER-WEBB

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2018) -- The ETSU football team hosts Gardner-Webb on Homecoming Saturday afternoon inside Greene Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.


Football

ETSU gears up for Homecoming game versus Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2018) -- The ETSU football team wraps up its three-game homestand this Saturday when the Buccaneers host Gardner-Webb for Homecoming inside Greene Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.


Men's Golf

Go shoots even-par in third round of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

SINGAPORE (Oct. 6, 2018) -- Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) remains at even-par following a third-round 70 at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship from the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.


Women's Soccer

Samford snaps ETSU streak with 2-1 overtime win

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 5, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team nearly pulled its biggest win of the season Friday night at Samford, but two late goals in the final minutes pushed the Bulldogs past the Bucs 2-1 in overtime.


Volleyball

ETSU rolls past Wofford for third consecutive sweep

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2018) – The Bucs (15-4, 4-1 SoCon) earned their third consecutive sweep 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-22) with a win over the Wofford Terriers (9-9, 2-3 SoCon) on Friday night inside Brooks Gym. This is ETSU’s tenth 3-0 win of the season.


Women's Golf

Rawof, Sararat Slate Season-Bests on Day One of Bettie Lou Evans Invite

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 5, 2018) – Warda Amira Rawof (Kuala Lampur, Malaysia) and Kornbongkoat Sararat (Nongkhai, Thailand) came out firing in Lexington Friday, shooting 74 and 75 respectively on Kentucky’s Big Blue Course, to open ETSU’s third competition of the fall season.


Men's Soccer

Bucs open SoCon schedule at Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2018) -- After ending a tough non-conference slate with a 5-5 record and a No. 20 RPI ranking in some polls, the ETSU men’s soccer team moves into the Sothern Conference portion of the 2018 campaign.


Men's Golf

Go advances to weekend play Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

SINGAPORE (Oct. 5, 2018) -- ETSU’s Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) will play through the weekend at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.


Women's Golf

Bucs Remain Highly Ranked, Set to Face Strong Field in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 4, 2018) – Checking in at No. 54 nationally in the most recent Golfweek poll released earlier this week, ETSU travels to the University of Kentucky for the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational with aspirations of re-entering the top-50 in the country as play opens Friday against eight other top-100 programs.


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

Six Buccaneers earn SoCon Athlete of the Month honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2018) – After a month of highlights for the ETSU Athletics Department, the awards kept pouring in for the Blue and Gold, as six Buccaneers earned Southern Conference Athlete of the Month honors for September, announced the league office on Thursday.


Football

“Things to Know” for ETSU vs. Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2018) -- The first-place Buccaneers improved to 4-1 overall, 3-0 in SoCon play with their win over Chattanooga in The Rail rivalry game last week.


Volleyball

Bucs welcome Wofford Friday; Furman Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team returns to Brooks Gym for another weekend of back-to-back matches. The Bucs host Wofford on Friday and Furman on Saturday.


Women's Soccer

Bucs look to extend win streak at Samford and Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team has caught fire recently as winners of its last four games and will look to continue its winning ways against Samford Oct. 5 and Chattanooga Oct. 7 in a two-game road swing.


Men's Basketball

33 Days Until Tip-Off: Getting To Know Mladen Armus

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2018) -- With the ETSU men's basketball season opener at Georgia State set for Nov. 6, we are officially 33 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Men's Golf

Go posts a 68 in the opening round of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

SINGAPORE (Oct. 4, 2018) -- Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) is off to a strong start of the 2018 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, as the Buccaneer sophomore is tied for 13th at 2-under-par 68 following opening round play from the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.


Men's Soccer

Two late goals propel Bucs past Marshall, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2018) -- After falling behind 1-0 to Marshall with under 15:00 to go, the ETSU men’s soccer team caught a second wind by scoring back-to-back goals to send Bucs fans home happy with a 2-1 win Wednesday night.


Volleyball

Bucs cruise past UNCG to pick up ninth sweep of the season

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 3, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team (14-4, 3-1 SoCon) cruised past the UNCG Spartans (9-9, 3-3 SoCon) on Wednesday night to earn their ninth sweep of the season, 3-0 (27-25, 25-10, 25-17).


Men's Golf

Go set to play in Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

SINGAPORE (Oct. 3, 2018) -- ETSU sophomore Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) is set to play in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, which gets underway this week from the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.


Volleyball

Volleyball travels to UNCG for mid-week matchup

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 2, 2018) – A busy schedule is set for the ETSU volleyball team, as they travel to Greensboro, N.C. to take on UNCG in their first of three matches this week.


Men's Soccer

Bucs conclude non-conference play versus Marshall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2018) -- With one of the toughest schedules in the nation, the ETSU men’s soccer team finishes up the non-conference portion of its schedule when it hosts Marshall Wednesday night at 7 p.m.


Men's Basketball

Bucs to hold open practice Saturday at CPA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2018) -- As preseason practice continues to heat up, the ETSU men's basketball team announced earlier this week that it will hold an open practice session this Saturday, Oct. 6, inside the Center for Physical Activity (CPA) on campus beginning at 11:30 a.m.


Football

ETSU releases information on the FANWagon Pack

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2018) -- There’s still time to get on board with Buccaneer football.


Women's Basketball

Women’s basketball excited to begin 2018-19 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2018) – Heading into her sixth season as head coach of the ETSU women’s basketball program, Brittney Ezell and the rest of the Bucs kicked off their first official practice for the upcoming season on Monday night inside Brooks Gym.


Women's Soccer

Bucs extend win streak with 6-1 victory over King

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2018) -- After starting the season with a 1-7 record, ETSU women’s soccer has caught fire. The Bucs notched their fourth straight win, powering past King College 6-1 Monday night.


Football

Football Press Conference -- Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2018) -- Following its game over in-state rival Chattanooga last Saturday, the ETSU football team met the media to recap the win over the Mocs and preview this weekend’s Homecoming game versus Gardner-Webb.


Volleyball

Lux selected as one of 30 candidates for the Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Oct. 1, 2018) – Senior AJ Lux (Shelbyville, Ind.) has been selected as one of 30 candidates for the 2019 Senior CLASS Award in collegiate volleyball. Lux is a student-athlete who excels both on and off the court.


Volleyball

Popovic named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 1, 2018) – Sophomore libero Marija Popovic (Belgrade, Serbia) has been named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon.


Football

Nasir Player earns SoCon weekly honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 1, 2018) -- For the second time in three weeks, ETSU football has received Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors, as redshirt junior defensive lineman Nasir Player (Columbia, S.C.) earned the weekly honor on Monday for his performance in last weekend’s game versus No. 24/20 Chattanooga.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer hosts King College Monday night

JONHSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team rides a three game win streak into a three-match week, beginning Monday with its final non-conference game of the season against nearby King College.


Football

Bucs win The Rail, drop rival No. 20 Chattanooga, 17-14

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2018)– The Rail will stay in Johnson City.


Volleyball

ETSU bounces back with 3-0 sweep over Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2018) – After a heartbreaking loss last night, the Bucs bounced back (13-4, 2-1 SoCon) to defeat Chattanooga (6-11, 2-2 SoCon) 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-17) to earn their eighth sweep of the season.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Varghese Bests 250 Runners, Paces Fifth-Place Bucs With Third-Place Finish

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 29, 2018) -- In a loaded field at the 17th Annual Louisville XC Classic, sophomore Ben Varghese (Kingsport, Tenn.) streaked to the front of the pack and never looked back, finishing third amongst the 252 athletes representing 29 teams in the men’s gold race at Tom Sawyer Park.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. NO. 24/20 CHATTANOOGA

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2018) -- The ETSU football team eyes its third straight win on Saturday night when the Buccaneers host No. 24/20 Chattanooga. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Greene Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Bucs shutout Catamounts 1-0 for third-straight win

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Sept. 28, 2018) -- ETSU women’s soccer continued its strong start to the Southern Conference portion of the season, earning a 1-0 shutout victory over Western Carolina at the Catamount Soccer Complex Friday night.


Volleyball

Bucs lose five-set battle to Bulldogs at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2018) – It was ETSU’s (12-4, 1-1 SoCon) longest match of the season, as Samford (8-9, 3-0 SoCon) would complete their comeback to win 3-2 (27-25, 25-20, 34-36, 23-25, 23-25) on Friday night inside Brooks Gym. Prior to the match, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored senior setter Alyssa Kvarta (Crown Point, Ind.) for reaching 2,000 career-assists, which she recorded in the Bucs’ win over WCU last week.


Football

ETSU, No. 24/20 Chattanooga to battle in "Rail Rivalry" Saturday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2018) -- A pair of Southern Conference unbeatens will clash under the lights when ETSU football hosts No. 24/20 Chattanooga on Saturday night inside Greene Stadium. Kickoff for the the rivalry game is set for 7:30 p.m.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Bucs Back to Work at Louisville XC Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 28, 2018) -- With two weekends complete of their 2018 season, ETSU men’s and women’s cross country haven’t finished outside the top-three as a team, Saturday attempting to extend that streak to a perfect three-for-three at Tom Sawyer Park.


Women's Soccer

Cutshall, Goldoni voted HERO of the Week

SEATTLE, Wa. (Sept. 28, 2018) -- The accolades continue to roll in for ETSU women’s soccer following last weekend’s impact wins over Furman and Wofford, as Lea Ann Cutshall (Johnson City, Tenn.) and Eleonora Goldoni (Ferrara, Italy) were recognized on the national stage Friday.


Football

Top 5 "Things to Know" for ETSU vs. Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2018) -- With the first-place ETSU football team preparing for the biggest game since the program’s return in 2015, fans are reminded they can make a huge impact as the Buccaneers host longtime rival Chattanooga in a crucial Southern Conference matchup Saturday night, Sept. 29 inside William B. Greene Jr. Stadium at 7:30 p.m.


Volleyball

Bucs host Samford Friday and Chattanooga Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team is back home this weekend, as they host two SoCon opponents in Brooks Gym. They will welcome Samford Friday, Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m. and Chattanooga on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday’s match will also be a white out.


Women's Soccer

Bucs look for third SoCon win at Western Carolina

JONHSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2018) -- Coming off back-to-back wins this past weekend to open conference play, the ETSU women’s soccer team hopes to move to 3-0 in the Southern Conference as it travels to Western Carolina Friday night.


Men's Soccer

Bucs fall in second half to No. 7 Kentucky, 3-0

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 26, 2018) -- After an even first half Wednesday night in Lexington, the No. Kentucky Wildcats score three late goals to earn a hard-fought 3-0 win over ETSU men’s soccer.


Women's Golf

Sararat’s Ace, Loy’s Low Number Help Bucs Conclude Strong Showing at Golfweek Challenge

Wolcott, CO. (Sept. 26, 2018) – After seeing teammate Hee Ying Loy (Johor, Malaysia) close out her round with an eagle Tuesday, sophomore Kornbongkoat Sararat (Nongkhai, Thailand) had quite the feat of her own on the final day of action at the Golfweek Challenge, making the 10th hole at Red Sky Golf Club’s Fazio Course the site of her first collegiate hole-in-one.


Women's Triathlon

Three Bucs Earn All-Region Honors, Sweep All-Region Team

Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sept. 26, 2018) -- USA Triathlon released its all-region awards Wednesday, and three Buccaneers earned kudos after top performances at the Beware The Bear qualifying event.


Women's Soccer

Connolly named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 25, 2018) -- ETSU women’s soccer player Sarah Connolly (Ballygowan, Northern Ireland) continues to add accolades for her on-the-field performance last week -- but will now add a classroom achievement to the list.


Women's Basketball

44 days until tip-off: Getting to Know E’Lease Stafford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 44 days away from tip-off. Throughout the countdown, the Buccaneer Sports Network will be producing “one-on-one” interviews with members of both ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams.


Women's Golf

Melecka Lights Up Red Sky as Bucs Climb Leaderboard at Day 2 of Golfweek Challenge

Wolcott, CO. (Sept. 25, 2018) -- On a day much of the field stagnated, Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) went against the grain and stayed hot, firing her third straight par-or-better round with a 3-under 69 to climb into a tie for third-place at Red Sky Golf Club’s Fazio Course Tuesday.


Men's Golf

Rhea leads Bucs in Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 25, 2018) -- For the second straight tournament, ETSU sophomore Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) led the ETSU men’s golf team as the Jonesborough native recorded a top-20 finish at this week’s Old Town Club Collegiate Invitational.


Volleyball

Volleyball continues to receive votes in both polls

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team is off to a hot start this year with wins over Clemson, Tennessee, Duke, and No. 22 Washington State. The Bucs currently hold a 12-3 record and are 1-0 in Southern Conference action.


Women's Soccer

Connolly wins SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 25, 2018) -- ETSU sophomore forward Sarah Connolly (Ballygowan, Northern Ireland) has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Week, the SoCon office announced Tuesday afternoon.


Men's Soccer

Casper returns to Lexington as Bucs face No. 7 Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2018) -- Coming off back-to-back road wins, the ETSU men’s soccer team hopes to achieve the trifecta Wednesday night as it ends a road swing against No. 7 Kentucky in Lexington.


Women's Golf

Nationally Ranked Bucs Among Best at Golfweek Challenge After One Day of Play

Wolcott, CO. (Sept. 24, 2018) -- Led by a pair of fantastic individual performances, ETSU, ranking No. 49 in the first Golfweek collegiate poll of the season, played a round worthy of the acclaim Monday, firing an 8-over 296 at Red Sky Golf Club’s Fazio Course to finish day one of the three-day Golfweek Challenge in sixth-place amongst 18 competing teams.


Men's Golf

ETSU completes day one at Old Town Club Collegiate

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 24, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s golf team completed day one of the Old Town Club Collegiate Invitational, which began Monday morning from the Old Town Golf Club in Winston-Salem, N.C.


Football

Football Press Conference -- Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2018) -- The ETSU football team continues its three-game homestand this weekend as the Buccaneers host No. 20 Chattanooga this Saturday at Greene Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.


Football

Holmes tabbed STATS FCS Freshman of the Week; Bucs receiving votes in Top 25

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2018) -- ETSU redshirt freshman running back Quay Holmes (Powder Springs, Ga.) was tabbed STATS FCS Freshman of the Week, which was announced on Monday.


Football

ETSU, Chattanooga unveil new Rail trophy for football

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2018) The rivalry between ETSU and Chattanooga football will take on a new tradition this weekend, as the Rail Rivalry will be born with the introduction of a new railroad-inspired trophy that will go to the winner of the annual contest.


Women's Soccer

Connolly scores four goals in 7-1 win over Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team put the exclamation point on an exciting weekend for the Bucs Sunday afternoon, scoring seven goals en route to a 7-1 win over Wofford at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Men's Golf

Bucs return to North Carolina for Old Town Club Collegiate

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 23, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s golf team will make its second trip to the Tar Heel state this fall season, as the Buccaneers begin play at the Old Town Club Collegiate Invitational on Monday morning.


Women's Golf

Bucs Head To Golfweek Challenge Looking to Build On Strong Start To Season

Wolcott, CO. (Sept. 23, 2018) -- After finishing in the top-half of an ultra-competitive field at the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship last week, ETSU travels west for 54 holes of what is sure to be hotly contested tournament play at Red Sky Golf Club.


Football

Herink, defensive score lift Bucs past Furman, 29-27

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2018) – It will be remembered as one of the storybook games in the history of ETSU football.


Men's Soccer

Late goal pushes Bucs to second straight road win

STATESBORO, Ga. (Sept. 22, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team notched its second consecutive road win Saturday night in Statesboro, Ga., as the Bucs defeated the Eagles, 2-1.


Men's Tennis

Gonzalez and Fontcuberta advance to doubles semifinals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 22, 2018) – On day two of the Gamecock Invitational, five Buccaneers continued to advance in the draws. The doubles duo of Sergi Fontcuberta (Barcelona, Spain) and David Gonzalez (Barcelona, Spain) advanced to the semifinals in the Flight A doubles draw.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU VS. FURMAN

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2018) -- The ETSU football team opens its three-game homestand tonight when the Blue and Gold take on Furman in Southern Conference play. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Greene Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Cutshall, Harbin lead Bucs to 1-0 win over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team put the Southern Conference on notice Friday night in Johnson City, earning a 1-0 win over defending regular season champions Furman.


Men's Tennis

Khamis goes undefeated on day one of Gamecock Invite

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2018) – The ETSU men’s tennis team played in their third fall invitational, as six Buccaneers kicked off action at the Gamecock Fall Invite. All six Bucs played in both singles and doubles.


Football

Bucs to take on Furman Saturday night at Greene Stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2018) -- After earning its first Southern Conference road win last Friday at VMI, the ETSU football team returns home to open a three-game homestand beginning Saturday night when the Buccaneers host Furman. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Greene Stadium.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer faces Georgia Southern Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2018) -- Serving as the only opponent on the 2018 schedule ETSU men’s soccer has never faced, the Georgia Southern Eagles will welcome the Bucs to town Saturday night in Statesboro, Ga.


Women's Soccer

Bucs open conference play hosting Furman and Wofford

JONHSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2018) -- Kicking off and wrapping up a busy weekend for ETSU athletics, the ETSU women’s soccer team commences conference play this weekend by hosting Furman and Wofford.


Women's Basketball

50-Day Countdown: Ezell’s scheduling success

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2018) – With the ETSU women’s basketball season opener at Cincinnati set for Nov. 9, we are officially 50 days away from tip off, as we take a look back at Brittney Ezell’s success since her arrival.


Football

Top 5 "Things to Know" for ETSU vs. Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2018) -- With the ETSU football team returning home to face Furman in a critical Southern Conference matchup Saturday night, Sept. 22 inside William B. Greene Jr. Stadium at 7:30 p.m., the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its Top 5 “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Volleyball

Volleyball sweeps WCU in conference opener

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Sept. 19, 2018) – On the opening night of conference action, the ETSU volleyball team (12-3, 1-0 SoCon) swept Western Carolina (6-6, 0-1 SoCon) 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-1) on Wednesday evening inside the Ramsey Center.


Women's Cross Country

Stallworth Named SoCon Athlete Of The Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 19, 2018) -- After another impressive weekend for George Watts’ program, sophomore Lindsey Stallworth (Knoxville, TN) was named Southern Conference Runner Of The Week earlier today.


Football

ETSU-Vanderbilt to play on Nov. 23, 2019

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2018) -- A date has been set for next season’s ETSU football game at Vanderbilt.


Men's Basketball

Men's hoops to join "scheduling alliance" in 2019

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 19, 2018) -- As mid-major men's basketball programs across the country released their 2018-19 schedules over the past two months, much of the national conversation surrounding that process has centered on the difficulties programs like ETSU and others are having as scheduling becomes dominated more and more by power conferences.


Women's Golf

Melecka Blisters Cherokee Country Club With 67 On Final Day of Mercedes-Benz Collegiate

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2018) -- With birdies on four of her first six holes, Tereza Melecka (Belcovice, Czech Republic) carded Tuesday’s third-best round in the 93-player field as competition closed at the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship.


Volleyball

Bucs open SoCon play Wednesday at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Sept 18, 2018) – After a long and exciting preseason, the Bucs will kick off Southern Conference action on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Western Carolina. This will begin the fight for the Bucs to defend their 2017 Southern Conference tournament title.


Women's Golf

Strong Opening Round Paces Bucs At Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2018) – Playing 36 holes on the opening day of its 2018 fall season, ETSU women's golf put together two solid rounds on the way to a 10th-place standing heading into the final day of competition of the Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate, which got underway on Monday from the Cherokee Country Club.


Football

Football Press Conference -- Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2018) -- Coming off its Southern Conference road win at VMI last week, the ETSU football team met the media to look back on that game, while also previewing this weekend’s home matchup with Furman.


Volleyball

Volleyball sweeps SoCon weekly awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 17, 2018) – ETSU volleyball swept the SoCon weekly awards, as the Bucs won their fourth consecutive weekly honor. Junior outside hitter Leah Clayton (Danville, Va.) was named the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week, while senior middle blocker Braedyn Tutton (Courtice, Ontario) was named the SoCon Defensive Player of the Week.


Football

Folks tabbed SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 17, 2018) -- After causing havoc on VMI the entire game last Friday, ETSU linebacker Jared Folks (Harrisburg, Va.) was tabbed Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week as the league office announced its weekly awards on Monday.


Men's Basketball

50-Day Countdown: Forbes' era success unprecedented

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2018) -- With ETSU men's basketball's season opener at Georgia State only 50 days away, looking back at the success of the program since Steve Forbes was named head coach in the spring of 2015 can only be described in one way: unprecedented.


Women's Golf

ETSU Set To Open Fall Season At Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2018) -- For the second straight season, the ETSU women’s golf team will open the season at the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship, which begins Monday morning at the Cherokee Country Club in Knoxville.


Men's Golf

Rhea posts top-15 finish at Louisville Cardinal Challenge

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2018) -- ETSU’s Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) highlighted the ETSU men’s golf team with a top-15 finish at the Louisville Cardinal Challenge, which concluded Sunday afternoon at the University of Louisville Golf Club.


Women's Triathlon

ETSU triathlon succeeds in first-ever home event

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2018) -- On a wet and cool Sunday morning, the ETSU triathlon program made history by hosting its first-ever triathlon event Sept. 16 at Watauga Dam in nearby Elizabethton, Tenn.


Men's Soccer

Bucs knock off Lipscomb 3-1 in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team picked up a key non-conference victory in Nashville Saturday night, defeating Lipscomb 3-1 to start a three-game road swing on a high note.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis caps off day two at Chattanooga Collegiate Championships

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept 15, 2018) – Four Bucs continued action at the Chattanooga Collegiate Championships today. The ETSU men’s tennis team competed in both singles and doubles on day two.


Volleyball

Tutton named to WKU All-Tournament Team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Sept 15, 2018) – Senior middle blocker Braedyn Tutton (Courtice, Ontario) was named to the WKU All-Tournament Team. The Bucs went 2-1 at the WKU Tournament to finish with a sweep over NIU and a thrilling 3-2 win over No. 22 Washington State.


Men's Golf

Rhea leads Bucs on day two of Louisville Cardinal Challenge

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2018) -- ETSU sophomore Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.)led the Buccaneer men’s golf team on day two of the Louisville Cardinal Challenge, as the Jonesborough, Tenn. native fired a 2-under-par 69 on Saturday from the University of Louisville Golf Club.


Volleyball

Volleyball stuns No. 22 Washington State in five-set win

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team concluded their preseason with a bang knocking off No. 22 Washington State 3-2 (25-23, 17-25, 25-22, 18-25, 15-13). ETSU handed the Cougars their first loss of the season to finish the preseason with an 11-3 record.


Men's Basketball

SoCon Insider: Forbes building SoCon powerhouse

It can be argued East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes has forced the rest of the SoCon to step up its game.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Trio of Top-5 Finishes Lead Bucs at Virginia Tech Alumni Invite

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 14, 2018) -- In its second meet of the year, ETSU Cross Country placed three individuals in the top five across the men’s and women’s events at the Virginia Tech Alumni Invite, which was held Friday evening from the Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Va.


Men's Tennis

Men’s tennis completes day one at the Chattanooga Collegiate Clay Court Championships

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2018) – On day one of the Chattanooga Collegiate Clay Court Championships, the ETSU men’s tennis team was represented by four Bucs who played in both singles and doubles action.


Volleyball

Volleyball splits matches at WKU Tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2018) – On day one of the WKU Tournament, the Bucs fell 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-22) to Western Kentucky, but swept Northern Illinois 3-0 (25-18, 34-32, 25-15).


Football

Bucs secure SoCon road win at VMI, 27-24

LEXINGTON, Va. (Sept. 14, 2018) -- It was not easy, but for the first time since rejoining the Southern Conference in 2016, the ETSU football team enjoyed a road victory in league play as the Buccaneers secured a 27-24 win over VMI Friday afternoon at Foster Stadium.


Men's Golf

ETSU wraps up day one at Louisville Cardinal Challenge

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s golf team wrapped up first round play at the Louisville Cardinal Challenge on Friday afternoon from the University of Louisville Golf Club. Sophomore Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) and redshirt junior Trevor Hulbert (Orlando, Fla.) both fired a 2-under-par 69.


Men's Basketball

Forbes releases 2018-19 men's basketball schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2018) -- Head coach Steve Forbes released the 2018-19 ETSU men's basketball schedule presented by BrightRidge on Friday, a slate highlighted by road games at Creighton and Illinois, participation in both the Cayman Island Classic and Sun Bowl Classic, six non-conference home games, and traditional rivalry matchups with Southern Conference foes such as Chattanooga, Furman, Wofford and Mercer.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2018) -- The ETSU football team begins Southern Conference action as the Buccaneers face VMI today at 2:30 p.m. inside Foster Stadium in Lexington, Va.


Men's Soccer

Bucs travel to Nashville to take on Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team begins the first of three home games Saturday evening in Nashville against Lipscomb. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.


Volleyball

ETSU concludes preseason action at WKU Tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2018) – The Bucs conclude their last preseason tournament when they travel to Bowling Green, Ky. for the WKU Tournament. They will take on the host Western Kentucky, Northern Illinois, and No. 22 Washington State.


Football

Bucs face VMI in SoCon opener on Friday

LEXINGTON, Va. (Sept. 13, 2018) -- The ETSU football team opens Southern Conference play this week as the Buccaneers head to Virginia to take on VMI Friday afternoon inside Foster Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. The game was moved in response to forecasts of Hurricane Florence and its potential impact on the East Coast this weekend.


Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Bucs Still Set for Blacksburg Trip

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2018) -- As of 12:30 pm EDT on Thursday, ETSU's cross country teams are still scheduled to take part in the Virginia Tech Alumni Invitational tomorrow in Blacksburg, Va. Concerns surrounding Hurricane Florence have led Virginia Tech to postpone its women’s soccer match against Virginia on Friday, and cancel its home football game against East Carolina on Saturday. Virginia Tech has put up two websites for weather-related updates. Both are included in the “Related Links” section at the upper right of this page.


Men's Golf

Bucs head to Bluegrass State for Louisville Cardinal Challenge

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2018) -- After opening its fall season last weekend in Durham, N.C., the ETSU men’s golf team heads to the Bluegrass State as the Buccaneers gear up for the Louisville Cardinal Challenge, which begins Friday at the University of Louisville Golf Club.


Men's Basketball

Forbes to speak at annual IDEAcademy, Coaches vs. Cancer events

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2018) -- ETSU men's basketball head coach Steve Forbes will be making a pair of appearances on the speaking circuit next week.


Football

Top 5 Things to Know for ETSU-VMI game

LEXINGTON, Va. (Sept. 13, 2018) -- With ETSU football gearing up for its 2018 Southern Conference opener, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released Thursday a list of the Top 5 “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer at South Carolina State cancelled

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Sept. 13, 2018) -- The South Carolina State Department of Athletics announced this week it would cancel all home events heading into this weekend, including ETSU women’s soccer road match with the Bulldogs Sunday, Sept. 16.


Football

ETSU-VMI football game moved to Friday at 2:30 p.m.

LEXINGTON, Va. (Sept. 12, 2018) -- The ETSU-VMI football game originally scheduled for this Saturday at Foster Stadium in Lexington, Va., will be moved to Friday, September 14 at 2:30 p.m. The game was moved in response to forecasts of Hurricane Florence and its potential impact on the East Coast this weekend. The game will still be played at Foster Stadium in Lexington, Va.


Men's Soccer

Jawara makes debut as Bucs fall to Dayton, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team fired off 16 shots and saw an appearance from its newest player, but were unable to score in a 2-0 defeat to Dayton on Tuesday night at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

ETSU sweeps Appalachian State at home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2018) – After three road matches, the Bucs returned home to Brooks Gym and swept their fifth opponent of the year. ETSU (9-2) hosted Appalachian State (6-4) to remain undefeated at home in their three-set win (25-11, 25-15, 25-20). ETSU as a team had 10 blocks and finished with a .357 hitting percentage.


Men's Tennis

Gonzalez ranked 107 on Oracle/ITA Division I Men’s Preseason Rankings

TEMPE, Ariz. (Sept. 11, 2018) – With the 2018-19 collegiate tennis season officially underway, Oracle and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2018 Oracle/ITA Collegiate Tennis Division I Men’s Preseason National Rankings on Tuesday.


Women's Triathlon

Triathlon: "Beware the Bear" Preview

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2018) -- Since the ETSU triathlon program began competition in 2016, the Bucs have taken part in nine events in eight states. This weekend, they'll race at home for the first time. ETSU will be the host for the "Beware the Bear" triathlon on Sunday, September 16, at the Watauga Lake Boat Ramp near Elizabethton, about 20 miles from campus.


Men's Soccer

Barlow earns SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 11, 2018) -- The Southern Conference announced Tuesday morning that ETSU’s Danny Barlow (Newcastle, England) has been named the men’s soccer SoCon Player of the Week for Sept. 3-9.


Women's Soccer

Bucs fall in strong defensive effort to Hokies, 2-0

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 10, 2018) -- The ETSU defense scratched and clawed all night in Blacksburg, Va., but would ultimately fall to Virginia Tech 2-0 Monday night at Thompson Field.


Football

Football Press Conference -- VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2018) -- The ETSU football team met the media on Monday to recap last week’s game at Tennessee and look forward to its Southern Conference opener at VMI on Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Va.


Men's Soccer

Men’s soccer closes home stand against Dayton

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s soccer team will hope to earn its third straight win at home when it hosts Dayton Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Volleyball

Kvarta named SoCon Offensive Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2018) – Senior setter Alyssa Kvarta (Crown Point, Ind.) has been named the SoCon Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office Monday afternoon.


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

Bucs Track & Field Announces Annual Awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2018) The ETSU track and field teams looked back on a memorable 2018 season on Sunday, at their annual awards ceremony. Among the highlights for the Bucs in 2018 were seven Southern Conference championships, five outdoor records, four indoor records, and more.


Volleyball

Bucs welcome Appalachian State on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2018) – The Bucs (8-2) will host rival Appalachian State (6-3) in a mountain matchup on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 6:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym. The team and staff will be wearing red, white, and blue tie-dyed shirts and will take a moment of silence to remember those who were affected by the tragic events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001.


Men's Tennis

Bucs conclude action at Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 9, 2018) – On day three of the Southern Intercollegiate hosted by Georgia, the doubles pair of David Gonzalez (Barcelona, Spain) and Sergi Fontcuberta (Barcelona, Spain) were the only Bucs to compete.


Men's Golf

Go finishes strong at Rod Myers Invitational

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2018) -- Sophomore Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) put together a strong showing in the final round of the Rod Myers Invitational en route to turning in a top-20 finish on Sunday afternoon from the Duke University Golf Club.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer faces Virginia Tech Monday night

JONHSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team is in the midst of back-to-back marquee matchups against Power 5 conference opponents, as it travels to Virginia Tech Monday night.


Women's Triathlon

Bucs Shine In Pre-"Bear" Tuneup

DUBLIN, Va. (Sept. 8, 2018) -- With its first-ever home event just around the corner, the ETSU triathlon team got in a tuneup at the season-opening Claytor Lake Sprint Triathlon on Saturday at Claytor Lake State park in southwest Virginia. On Saturday, three Bucs finished in the top four among female competitors, and four in the top eleven. Lane McDonald (South Bend, Ind.) was the top female finisher. Annika Cotner (Muskegon, Mich.) was 3rd, and Cameron Seeley (Blacksburg, Va.) was 4th.


Men's Tennis

Doubles Team Into Day 3 of Southern Intercollegiate

ATHENS, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2018) The doubles pair of David Gonzalez (Barcelona, Spain) and Sergi Fontcuberta (Barcelona, Spain) will represent ETSU on day three of the Southern Intercollegiate Championships. The Bucs duo, seeded sixth in the Division I draw, got a first round bye and advanced to Sunday’s round of 32 with an 8-4 win over Mico Guillion and Oliver Stuart of Mercer.


Men's Soccer

Bucs blank undefeated Appalachian State, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2018) -- Welcoming an undefeated rival into town, the ETSU men’s soccer team stepped up to the challenge and shutout Appalachian State 1-0 in Johnson City Saturday night.


Football

Second quarter woes sink Bucs in loss to Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2018) -- Down by just 10 points with 12 minutes left in the second quarter, the ETSU football team had held its ground against Southeastern Conference foe Tennessee Saturday afternoon inside storied Neyland Stadium. Then the storm clouds came.


Men's Golf

Rhea, Go pace Bucs on day one of Rod Myers Invitational

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2018) -- Sophomores Jack Rhea (Jonesborough, Tenn.) and Shiso Go (Kanagawa, Japan) paced the ETSU men’s golf team on day one of the Rod Myers Invitational, as the Buccaneer duo sit tied for 18th following the first two rounds from the Duke University Golf Club.


Volleyball

Kvarta and Massey record double-doubles as Bucs top Duke 3-1

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2018) – ETSU (8-2) topped Duke (6-3) 3-1 (25-20, 19-25, 25-15, 27-25) on Saturday afternoon at the Duke Invitational. Senior captains AJ Lux (Shelbyville, Ind.) and Alyssa Kvarta (Crown Point, Ind.) were named to the Duke Invitational All-Tournament Team.


Football

GAMEDAY LINKS: ETSU AT TENNESSEE

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2018) -- Coming off its season-opening win last weekend, the ETSU football team hits the road as the Buccaneers take on Tennessee inside Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 4:01 p.m., and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.


Volleyball

Bucs split matches on opening day of Duke Invitational

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 7, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team played in their third preseason tournament today. They defeated Coastal Carolina 3-1 (14-25, 25-17, 28-26, 25-18), but fell to Cincinnati 3-2 (18-25, 28-26, 25-15, 18-25, 14-16) to split on day one of the Duke Invitational. The Bucs won six straight matches before falling to Cincinnati who defeated #25 Colorado State and Florida State earlier in the season.


Football

ETSU set to make first ever trip to Neyland Stadium

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2018) -- For the first time in program history, the ETSU football team will take on Tennessee as the two in-state foes are set to meet on the gridiron Saturday afternoon inside Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4:01 p.m. and will be televised on SEC Network.


Men's Golf

Bucs to open fall season this weekend in Durham

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 7, 2018) -- The ETSU men’s golf team opens its 2018 fall season this weekend as the Buccaneers head to Durham, N.C., for the Rod Myers Invitational, which begins Saturday morning at the Duke University Golf Club.


Men's Soccer

Bucs host rival Appalachian State Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2018) -- Following its first win of the David Casper era this past Tuesday, the ETSU men’s soccer team looks for a second win against cross-state rival Appalachian State Saturday night.


Women's Triathlon

Triathlon Starts 2018 Season on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2018) -- The ETSU triathlon team opens what promises to be an eventful 2018 fall schedule at the Claytor Lake Triathlon, tomorrow at Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin, Va. It starts a busy September stretch for the Bucs, who will host the Beware the Bear sprint triathlon on September 16 at the Wautauga Dam Boat Ramp in Elizabethton, Tenn.


Women's Soccer

Bucs fill Summers-Taylor Stadium but fall to Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2018) -- The ETSU women’s soccer team drew over 1,000 fans for its home contest against No. 9 Tennessee, falling 4-0 at Summers-Taylor Stadium Thursday night.


Men's Tennis

Bucs Begin New Season Friday

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (Sept. 6, 2018) -- ETSU's men's tennis team begins its 2018 fall season Friday, at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships in Athens, Ga. The Bucs are coming off a 16-8 record in 2017-18, including a perfect 7-0 mark in the Southern Conference. Under head coach Martin Stiegwardt, ETSU dropped just two of 14 matches in the SoCon tournament on the way to a 12th consecutive conference championship.


Volleyball

Bucs back in action at Duke Invitational

DURHAM, N.C. (Sept. 6, 2018) – After an exciting home opener, the Bucs hit the road for another preseason tournament. They will take on Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati, and Duke throughout the course of two days.


Football

Top 5 Things to Know for ETSU-Tennessee game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2018) -- As ETSU football gears up for its first-ever trip to Neyland Stadium to take on Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 8, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released Thursday a list of the Top 5 “Things to Know” presented by Citizens Bank.


Women's Soccer

Bucs host No. 9 Tennessee in “white out” Thursday

JONHSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2018) -- A week filled with three matchups against the Tennessee Volunteers continues for ETSU athletics Thursday night, as the ETSU women’s soccer hosts the No. 9 Vols in Johnson City at 7 p.m.


Football

Lewis named College Sports Madness SoCon Defensive Player of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2018) -- Following a career-high 10-tackle performance in last weekend’s win over Mars Hill, ETSU junior defensive back Jeremy Lewis (Lawrenceville, Ga.) was named Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Week by College Sports Madness.


Volleyball

Bucs down Tennessee in five-set thriller

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2018) – The ETSU volleyball team (6-1) downed the Tennessee Vols (6-1) in a five-set thriller on Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 2,016 fans inside Brooks Gym. Alyssa Kvarta’s 9-0 serve run in the fifth set after being down 7-0, propelled the Bucs back to win 3-2 (21-25, 25-15, 20-25, 25-19, 15-12).


Men's Soccer

Barlow heads golden goal for 1-0 win over Liberty

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2018) -- The fourth time was the charm for the ETSU men’s soccer team, as after three competitive losses ETSU jumped into the win column with a 1-0 golden goal victory over Liberty Tuesday evening.