Baseball

Awtry, Tate sign professional contracts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 21, 2023) -- A pair of ETSU baseball alums have signed professional contracts as Marshall Awtry (Wilmington, Del.) inked a deal with the Lincoln Saltdogs and Nathaniel Tate (Manchester, Tenn.) signed with the Gateway Grizzlies.


Baseball

Tate earns ABCA/Rawlings Southeast All-Region nod

GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 13, 2023) - ETSU senior pitcher Nathanial Tate (Manchester, Tenn.) added another accolade to his stellar fifth-year season on Tuesday, as he was named to the 2023 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Southeast Region Team.


Baseball

Knack receives call up to Dodgers Triple-A Affiliate

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 12, 2023) - Former ETSU pitcher and Johnson City native Landon Knack is one step closer to the show.


Baseball

Sisneros tabbed SoCon Player of the Month for May

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 7, 2023) - The Southern Conference announced award winners for the month of May on Wednesday, naming ETSU junior Cameron Sisneros (Littleton, Colo.) as the SoCon Player of the Month for baseball.


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ETSU Athletics announces information on summer youth camps

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2023) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday information regarding summer sport youth camps.


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Michael Cross named Southern Conference Commissioner

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Southern Conference has named Michael “M.C.” Cross, Ph.D., its new commissioner, effective July 1.


Baseball

Webb named to SoCon All-Tournament Team

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 27, 2023) - The Southern Conference announced its all-tournament team at the conclusion of the 2023 SoCon Baseball Championships presented by Holston Gases, naming ETSU’s Noah Webb (Kodak, Tenn.) as a designated hitter.


Baseball

Bucs eliminated by defending champion UNCG, 4-2

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 26, 2023) - A promising tournament run for the ETSU baseball team came to a close on Friday morning at the 2023 Southern Conference Championship presented by Holston Gases, as the Bucs fell on the wrong end of another entertaining pitcher’s duel by a 4-2 final against defending SoCon champion UNC Greensboro at Fluor Field.


Baseball

Bucs suffer heartbreaking loss to No. 1 Samford, 2-1

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 25, 2023) - ETSU and Samford battled to the wire in a winner’s bracket non-elimination game on Thursday afternoon, but the battle ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Buccaneers as Samford edged the Blue & Gold by a 2-1 final at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Baseball

Bucs throttle Bulldogs to open SoCon tournament

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 25, 2023) - ETSU baseball left a strong first impression in its 2023 Southern Conference tournament debut on Thursday morning, posting a dominant 12-0 win over The Citadel to open double elimination play at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.


Baseball

Baseball game versus The Citadel moved to 9 a.m.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 24, 2023) - With inclement weather expected later this weekend, the Southern Conference announced schedule changes for the 2023 SoCon Baseball Championship tournament presented by Holston Gases.


Baseball

Bucs begin SoCon tournament journey on Thursday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 24, 2023) - The 2023 Southern Conference Baseball Championship presented by Holston Gases is underway at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C., as the fourth-seeded ETSU baseball team will begin its journey against No. 8 The Citadel on Thursday, May 25 at 3 p.m.


Baseball

Five Bucs land baseball all-conference honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 23, 2023) - With the regular season over and postseason play looming, the Southern Conference announced its 2023 baseball all-conference awards on Tuesday with five ETSU student-athletes garnering recognition.


Baseball

Tate sets SoCon records with final weekly award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 22, 2023) - Once again, ETSU senior ace Nathanial Tate (Manchester, Tenn.) has made history.


Baseball

Bucs dominate UNCG in regular season finale, 13-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2023) - The regular season finale went about as perfect as possible for the ETSU baseball team on Saturday morning, as the Buccaneers beat the weather and the UNCG Spartans by a 13-3 final in eight innings at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Spartans rally past Bucs in ninth inning to tie series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2023) - In what started as a low-scoring baseball game through six innings, both ETSU and UNC Greensboro used late rallies to surge ahead, but in the end, the Spartans would prevail with a 6-5 win over the Bucs in a Friday thriller at Thomas Stadium in Johnson City.


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ETSU Athletics celebrates academic success in Spring 2023

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2023) -- The Spring 2023 semester was another successful one for ETSU student-athletes both on the field of play and in the classroom.


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Tate, Bucs blank UNCG in final series opener, 6-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2023) - Thursday marked perhaps the final start at Thomas Stadium for fifth-year senior pitcher Nathanial Tate (Manchester, Tenn.) — and he made it a memorable one.


Baseball

Baseball concludes regular season this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2023) - The stakes are high this weekend in Johnson City, as ETSU welcomes UNCG for the final regular season series of the season.


Baseball

Webb, Stuart earn CSC Academic All-District honors

GREENWOOD, Ind. (May 16, 2023) - College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced the 2022-23 Academic All-District awards for baseball this week, listing ETSU seniors Noah Webb (Kodak, Tenn.) and Colby Stuart (Elon, N.C.) as honorees this season.


Baseball

Tate repeats as SoCon, Collegiate Baseball weekly award winner

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 15, 2023) - The weekly baseball awards continue to pour in for ETSU and for senior pitcher Nathanial Tate (Manchester, Tenn.).


Baseball

Bucs handle VMI to win third straight SoCon series

LEXINGTON, Va. (May 14, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team did itself some huge favors heading into the final weekend of Southern Conference play, capping off a three-game series at VMI with a doubleheader split to take the series on Sunday at Gray-Minor Stadium in Lexington.


Baseball

Baseball series at VMI postponed to Sunday doubleheader

LEXINGTON, Va. (May 13, 2023) - Due to inclement weather conditions, Saturday’s baseball game between ETSU and VMI in Lexington, Va. has been postponed.


Baseball

Tate goes distance; Bucs win series opener at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (May 12, 2023) - Another complete game performance by Nathanial Tate (Manchester, Tenn.) and timely scoring by the Buccaneer bats allowed ETSU baseball to begin an important three-game series at VMI with a 7-4 win on Friday at Gray-Minor Stadium in Lexington.


Baseball

Baseball heads to VMI for crucial series

LEXINGTON, Va. (May 11, 2023) - With the end of the regular season quickly approaching and tournament implications at stake, ETSU baseball heads to Virginia for perhaps the most important road series of the season against VMI in Lexington.


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Early scoring propels Bucs to senior day win, 12-6

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 9, 2023) - ETSU baseball had a memorable senior day on Tuesday at Thomas Stadium, completing its non-conference schedule with a 12-6 victory over cross-mountain rival UNC Asheville in Johnson City.


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Bucs to host UNC Asheville for Senior Day on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 8, 2023) - For the second year in a row, ETSU will host UNC Asheville for the final midweek home game of the season, set for Tuesday, May 9 at 5 p.m. This game will also serve as Senior Day as ETSU will honor 19 graduates from the program with a special pre-game ceremony.


Baseball

Sisneros wins national and conference weekly awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 8, 2023) - Following his monster weekend against nationally-ranked Oklahoma State this past weekend in Stillwater, ETSU junior first baseman Cameron Sisneros (Littleton, Colo.) was named both Southern Conference Player of the Week and one of the National Players of the Week by Collegiate Baseball on Monday.


Baseball

Sisneros showcases power; Bucs fall in series finale

STILLWATER, Okla. (May 7, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team completed its non-conference road series at No. 16 Oklahoma State this weekend, but we’re unable to return home with a win as the nationally-ranked Cowboys completed the series sweep with a 20-7 win at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater.


Baseball

Bucs stockpile hits, drop series at No. 16 Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, Okla. (May 6, 2023) - In a game that saw 26 combined hits and 22 combined runners left on base, the ETSU baseball team was unable to tie its non-conference road series at No. 16 Oklahoma State, falling 17-7 in the second game of the series on Saturday at O’Brate Stadium in Oklahoma.


Baseball

Bucs compete with No. 16 Cowboys, fall 7-4 in opener

STILLWATER, Okla. (May 5, 2023) - In a game that never seemed to be out of reach, the ETSU baseball team opened a three-game non-conference set at No. 16 ranked Oklahoma State on Friday evening. The upset-minded Bucs were defeated by a close 7-4 final at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater.


Baseball

Baseball flies to Oklahoma State for weekend series

STILLWATER, Okla. (May 4, 2023) - For the second consecutive year, ETSU baseball will travel out to Big 12 country for a non-conference weekend series as the Bucs will take on nationally ranked Oklahoma State for three games beginning Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in Stillwater.


Baseball

Baseball splits season series with App State

BOONE, N.C. (May 2, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team was unable to complete the season sweep of nearby rival Appalachian State on a cold and breezy Tuesday evening in Boone, as the Mountaineers defeated the Bucs by a 14-6 final.


Baseball

Bucs prep for final midweek trip at Appalachian State

BOONE, N.C. (May 1, 2023) - ETSU baseball kicks off the final month of the 2023 regular season with its final midweek road game on Tuesday, May 2, as the Bucs will make the short trek to Boone, N.C. to face Appalachian State at 6 p.m.


Baseball

Bucs sweep doubleheader, win series over Catamounts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2023) - After a close loss in yesterday’s series opener against Western Carolina, the ETSU baseball team came back with a vengeance in Saturday’s doubleheader to tie and win the Southern Conference series at Thomas Stadium.


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Bucs edged by Catamounts in high octane affair, 12-10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2023) - The Buccaneer and Catamount offense put on a show for fans at Thomas Stadium on Friday, but Western Carolina’s baseball team would come out on top in a high-scoring 12-10 final in a series opener with ETSU in Johnson City, Tenn.


Baseball

Baseball to host impactful home series against Catamounts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2023) - ETSU baseball is in the thick of its Southern Conference schedule and has a critical series on tap this weekend as the Bucs welcome nearby rival Western Carolina to Thomas Stadium beginning Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m.


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Late surge propels Bucs to season sweep of Radford, 9-3

ADFORD, Va. (April 25, 2023) - ETSU baseball won its third straight game on Tuesday against a familiar midweek foe, defeating Radford for the third time this season with a 9-3 victory over the Highlanders just north of the Tennessee/Virginia border.


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Baseball seeks season sweep at Radford on Tuesday

RADFORD, Va. (April 24, 2023) - Coming off a series win this weekend at The Citadel, the ETSU baseball team will shift its focus to a familiar midweek foe with a short road trip to Radford scheduled for Tuesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. in Radford, Va.


Baseball

Tate earns SoCon, Collegiate Baseball weekly awards

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 24, 2023) - Monday was a day full of awards for ETSU’s senior right-handed pitcher Nathanial Tate (Manchester, Tenn.), as the Buccaneer arm was named both Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week and one of Collegiate Baseball’s National Players of the Week.


Baseball

Bucs win series as Tate blanks The Citadel, 1-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 23, 2023) - Quality pitching was the reoccurring theme this weekend for ETSU in a three-game series at The Citadel, as the final day produced a brilliant performance from fifth-year senior Nathanial Tate (Manchester, Tenn.) in a 1-0 victory for the Bucs on Sunday to decide the series.


Baseball

Carlson, Wallace lead Bucs in shutout win over Citadel, 10-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 22, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team unleashed the frustrations of a five-game skid on Saturday afternoon, dominating every phase of the game in a 10-0 run-rule victory over The Citadel at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C.


Baseball

Stuart throws quality start; Bucs edged at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 21, 2023) - ETSU and The Citadel began their Southern Conference baseball series on Friday night with an entertaining pitchers’ duel, but the visiting Buccaneers would fall short by a 3-1 final at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C.


Baseball

Baseball travels to Charleston for three-game set

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 20, 2023) - ETSU baseball will look to finish its road trip to South Carolina better than it started, as the Bucs will face The Citadel in a three-game conference series beginning Friday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in Charleston, S.C.


Baseball

Baseball stumbles at Presbyterian College

CLINTON, S.C. (April 19, 2023) - ETSU baseball’s road trip in South Carolina did not start as planned on Wednesday night, as the first stop resulted in a 16-3 loss to Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C.


Baseball

Bucs to begin Palmetto State trip at Presbyterian

CLINTON, S.C. (April 18, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team will play its next four games down in South Carolina, starting the stretch on Wednesday, April 19 with a midweek tilt against non-conference foe Presbyterian. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. in Clinton, S.C.


Baseball

Baseball slips in series finale at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (April 16, 2023) - ETSU baseball completed a three-game series at Mercer on Sunday afternoon, slipping 7-2 in the series finale at OrthoGeorgia Park in Macon, Ga. This weekend marks the first time ETSU has suffered a three-game sweep this season.


Baseball

Baseball drops second game at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (April 15, 2023) - ETSU baseball was locked into a close game heading into the fifth inning in Macon, Ga. on Saturday, but a pair of Mercer grand slams propelled the Bears past the Bucs in game two of a three game series at OrthoGeorgia Park.


Baseball

Miller hits first collegiate homer; Bucs edged at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (April 14, 2023) - ETSU’s recent string of eleventh-hour magic ran out in a series opening game at Mercer on Friday, as the Bucs’ ninth-inning rally was stymied in a 5-3 setback in Macon, Ga.


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Baseball heads to Macon for weekend series

MACON, Ga. (April 13, 2023) - After playing seven straight games in the friendly confines of Thomas Stadium, the ETSU baseball team will begin a stretch of eight straight road games this weekend, starting with three in Macon, Ga. against Southern Conference foe Mercer.


Baseball

Cardiac Bucs strike again; Sisneros walks-off Radford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 11, 2023) - Down 5-3 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, the Buccaneers answered the call.


Baseball

Bucs welcome Radford to Thomas Stadium on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2023) - Following a walk-off win this past Saturday against Wofford, the ETSU baseball team will finish out a seven-game home stand with a midweek contest against Radford set for Tuesday, April 11 at 5 p.m. inside Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Tate, Sisneros guide Bucs to split over Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2023) -- Following a lengthy weather delay, it was worth the wait for the Buccaneers.


Baseball

Saturday baseball doubleheader delayed to 5 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2023) - Due to the inclement weather in Johnson City, the ETSU baseball doubleheader scheduled with Wofford has been moved back to a 5 p.m. start at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Baseball series with Wofford postponed to Saturday doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2023) - Due to inclement weather in Johnson City, Friday’s baseball game between ETSU and Wofford has officially been postponed to Saturday. The Bucs and Terriers will now play a doubleheader set to begin at 2 p.m. tomorrow.


Baseball

Offenses pile up hits; Bucs slip against Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 6, 2023) – The hits came early and often for both teams on Thursday evening at Thomas Stadium, but ETSU came up on the wrong end of an 11-6 loss to open a three-game series against the Wofford Terriers.


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Baseball begins series with Wofford on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team will play its annual Thursday-Friday-Saturday Easter Weekend series at home this week with Southern Conference rival Wofford coming to Thomas Stadium for a three-game set.


Baseball

King crowned Golden Spikes weekly award winner

DURHAM, N.C. (April 5, 2023) - ETSU senior shortstop Ashton King (Knoxville, Tenn.) was crowned the winner of the Golden Spikes Performance of the Week award, announced by USA Baseball and D1 Baseball on Wednesday afternoon.


Baseball

King nominated for Golden Spikes Performance of the Week

DURHAM, N.C. (April 4, 2023) - USA Baseball announced its four nominees for the Golden Spikes Performance of the Week on social media Tuesday afternoon, naming ETSU baseball senior Ashton King (Knoxville, Tenn.) among the four nominees.


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Baseball’s Sunday streak snapped by Seton Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 2, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team’s perfect record in get-away games ended on Sunday at Thomas Stadium, as the Bucs let one get away in an 11-4 loss to Seton Hall in the rubber match of a three-game series.


Baseball

King matches records as Bucs subdue Pirates, 17-10

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2023) - Ashton King and the Bucs were not fooling around today.


Baseball

Pirates edge Bucs in pitching duel, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2023) - Friday’s game at Thomas Stadium was low-scoring and tightly-contested, as the ETSU baseball team attempted a ninth-inning rally and stranded the tying run in scoring position to end a 3-2 loss to Seton Hall in Johnson City.


Baseball

Baseball to host Seton Hall this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team is back at Thomas Stadium this weekend for an exciting non-conference series against Seton Hall set to begin Friday, March 31 at 5 p.m.


Baseball

Baseball rallies past Highlanders, 9-4

RADFORD, Va. (March 28, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team picked up a midweek road win on Tuesday in Virginia, overcoming an early 4-2 deficit with seven unanswered runs for a 9-4 win over Radford under the stadium lights.


Baseball

Baseball makes quick trip to Radford on Tuesday

RADFORD, Va. (March 27, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team will make the short trip up I-81 to Radford, Va. on Tuesday for a midweek game under the lights against Radford. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Sherman Carter Memorial Stadium.


Baseball

Bucs salvage series with offensive showcase, 17-12

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2023) - Sunday afternoons continued to be kind to the ETSU baseball team this weekend, as the Buccaneers unleashed two days of frustration with a 17-12 victory over Samford at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Bucs unable to overcome Samford bats

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2023) - Despite 14 hits on Saturday, the ETSU baseball team came up on the wrong end of a 14-6 loss in the second game of a three-game series with Samford at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Baseball falls to Samford in conference opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2023) - The ETSU baseball team opened Southern Conference play against Samford on Friday evening at Thomas Stadium, falling on the wrong end of a high-octane affair, 19-7.


Baseball

Baseball commences SoCon play against Samford this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 23, 2023) – Southern Conference play officially gets underway for ETSU baseball this weekend, as the Bucs welcome Samford to Thomas Stadium for a three-game series beginning Friday, March 23 at 5 p.m.


Baseball

Baseball stumbles against Bulldogs, 10-6

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 21, 2023) - Despite finishing with more hits and fewer errors on Tuesday, ETSU baseball saw a nine-game winning streak against UNC Asheville come to an end, as the Bucs stumbled in a 10-6 loss to the Bulldogs at Greenwood Field in Asheville.


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ETSU releases ESPN+ schedule for remaining home contests

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2023) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday the remaining ESPN+/ESPN3 schedule for the 2023 spring season.


Baseball

Bucs make short trek to UNC Asheville on Tuesday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 20, 2023) - Following back-to-back wins at Tennessee Tech this weekend, the ETSU baseball team looks to add a third straight win with a short trip to UNC Asheville on Tuesday, March 21 at 4 p.m.


Baseball

Tate collects another SoCon Pitcher of the Week honor

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 20, 2023) - For the second time in three weeks, ETSU senior pitcher Nathanial Tate (Manchester, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week — the league office announced on Monday afternoon.


Baseball

Bucs throttle Tennessee Tech for series win, 12-0

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 19, 2023) - ETSU baseball got out of town quicker than usual for its Sunday get-away game, shortening the series finale with Tennessee Tech to seven innings with a dominant 12-0 win over the Golden Eagles at Bush Field in Cookeville.


Baseball

ETSU offense explodes to level series with Golden Eagles, 13-4

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 18, 2023) - After a close loss in the series opener at Tennessee Tech, the ETSU baseball team struck back with a vengeance in the form of a lopsided 13-4 win over the Golden Eagles to even the series at Bush Field in Cookeville.


Baseball

Bucs edged in series opener at Tennessee Tech

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 17, 2023) – Early offense and strong pitching in the middle-to-late innings sums up the series opener of an in-state baseball rivalry between ETSU and Tennessee Tech on a wet and soggy Friday, as the Golden Eagles edged the Bucs by a 4-3 final in Cookeville.


Baseball

Baseball heads to Cookeville for three-game set

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 16, 2023) - For the second time this season, ETSU will hit the road for a three-game set as the Bucs make the short trek to Cookeville for a three game series against Tennessee Tech set to begin Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m.


Baseball

Baseball game with Virginia Tech postponed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2023) - Due to expected weather in the Tri-Cities tomorrow, ETSU baseball head coach Joe Pennucci announced that Tuesday’s game with nationally-ranked Virginia Tech has been postponed.


Baseball

Baseball wins twin bill, snatches series from Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2023) - ETSU fans were treated to some exciting baseball on Saturday at Thomas Stadium, as the Bucs won both games of an afternoon doubleheader against Winthrop to snag a three-game weekend series.


Baseball

Bucs slip late in series opener with Winthrop, 4-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2023) - A seventh-inning rally by Winthrop proved to be the difference in Friday’s series opener for ETSU baseball, as the Bucs slipped against the Eagles at Thomas Stadium, 4-3.


Baseball

Bucs seek another series win against Winthrop this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2023) - After winning the first two weekend sets at Thomas Stadium this season, the ETSU baseball team will look to add a third as Winthrop comes to Johnson City this weekend for a three-game series, starting on Friday, March 10 at 3 p.m.


Baseball

Baseball edged in pitching battle at Clemson, 4-1

CLEMSON, S.C. (March 5, 2023) – Runs were at a premium for both teams on Tuesday in South Carolina, as the ETSU baseball team fell on the wrong side of a 4-1 loss to Clemson in midweek action at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.


Baseball

Tate tabbed SoCon Pitcher of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 6, 2023) - It’s as simple as this — Nate was great.


Baseball

Baseball heads to Clemson for Tuesday matchup

CLEMSON, S.C. (March 6, 2023) - Coming off three wins last week, including a series win over Marist yesterday, the ETSU baseball team hits the road to face an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent for the second time as the Bucs take on Clemson on Tuesday at 4 p.m.


Baseball

Bucs snatch series from Marist with 7-2 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 5, 2023) - Sundays have been good to the Bucs.


Baseball

Marist levels series with Bucs on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 4, 2023) - After starting the series with a 7-4 win yesterday, ETSU baseball came up on the wrong end of an 11-3 loss to Marist to even the series at Thomas Stadium. The rubber match is set for tomorrow at 1 p.m.


Baseball

ETSU powers past Marist in series opener, 7-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2023) – Marshall Awtry (Wilmington, Del.) and Leo Jiminian (Saint-Lo, France) belted two-run home runs and ETSU’s pitching staff struck out 13 Marist batters as the Buccaneers powered their way to a 7-4 win over the Red Foxes in the series opener on Friday afternoon in Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Baseball welcomes Red Foxes this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2023) - Following a shutout victory on Tuesday against a previously undefeated Appalachian State team, ETSU baseball looks to keep the momentum rolling with a three-game set against Marist set for March 3-5 at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Buccaneer baseball blanks Mountaineers, 5-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2023) - ETSU baseball hosted its oldest rival on Tuesday for the first home midweek game of the season, handing previously-unbeaten Appalachian State its first loss of the season with a 5-0 shutout victory at Thomas Stadium.


Baseball

Baseball opens four-game home stand on Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2023) -- ETSU baseball will play eight of its next nine game at the friendly confines of Thomas Stadium, beginning with a traditional rivalry game on Tuesday against Appalachian State. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. in Johnson City.


Baseball

Bucs handle Georgia Southern in series finale, 10-2

STATESBORO, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2023) -- ETSU baseball salvaged a pair of tough losses this weekend with a dominant win on Sunday against Georgia Southern, using strong performances on the mound and in the box to earn a 10-2 victory over the Eagles in the series finale at J. I. Clements Stadium.


Baseball

Baseball drops second game at Georgia Southern

STATESBORO, Ga. (Feb. 25, 2023) - ETSU continued its early-season challenge at Georgia Southern — a 2022 NCAA Regional host — on Saturday, falling 9-0 in the second game of the series in Statesboro, Ga.


Baseball

Comeback rally falls short at Georgia Southern, 8-7

STATESBORO, Ga. (Feb. 24, 2023) -- ETSU baseball went toe-to-toe with 2022 NCAA Regional qualifier Georgia Southern on Friday and took the Eagles to the brink, but a three-run rally in the ninth inning came to an untimely halt in an 8-7 loss in Statesboro, Ga.


Baseball

Bucs prep for challenge at Georgia Southern

STATESBORO, Ga. (Feb. 23, 2023) - A challenging week for the ETSU baseball team continues on Friday, as the Bucs head to Statesboro, Ga. to face a former traditional rival and 2022 NCAA Regional qualifier — Georgia Southern — with a three-game series starting Friday, Feb. 24.


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Dr. Noland to serve on NCAA Division I Board of Directors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland will represent the Southern Conference on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, with his four-year term beginning after the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.


Baseball

Baseball falls at No. 14 Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 21, 2023) - ETSU baseball faced a challenging opponent for its first midweek challenge of the season, dropping a 15-5 decision to No. 14 Virginia Tech at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park on Tuesday.


Baseball

Baseball to play first midweek game at Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 20, 2023) - Fresh off its season-opening series win over Toledo, the ETSU baseball team will hit the road for its first midweek challenge of the season at No. 14 Virginia Tech. First pitch is set for 1:30 p.m. at English Field in Blacksburg.


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Late heroics lift Bucs to series win over Toledo, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2023) - After a heartbreaking loss tied the series last night, ETSU baseball landed on the right side of a thrilling victory to close a three-game set with Toledo, taking a late lead and winning 3-2 at Thomas Stadium to snatch the series.


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Toledo plates four in the ninth to rally past ETSU, 6-4

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2023) -- Despite taking a two-run lead into the ninth inning, the ETSU baseball team couldn’t finish things off as Toledo plated four runs in the frame and rallied for a 6-4 victory on Saturday afternoon at Thomas Stadium.


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Bucs blast Rockets in season opener, 15-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2023) - The 2023 baseball season started with a “bang” for ETSU on Friday, as the Bucs dominated all phases with a 15-2 win over the Toledo Rockets on a cold and rainy afternoon at Thomas Stadium in Johnson City.


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Baseball to open 2023 season with Toledo

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2023) - Baseball season is officially upon us as ETSU takes the diamond for the first time this season on Friday, Feb. 17 against Toledo. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. at Thomas Stadium, while Saturday’s game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday’s finale is set for a 1 p.m. start.


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Baseball picked fifth, three land preseason honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 9, 2023) - The Southern Conference announced its preseason baseball polls and teams on Thursday afternoon. ETSU was selected fifth in both the coaches and media poll, while three returning players earns all-conference preseason honors.


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Sander named permanent athletic director at ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2023) -- At a press conference earlier today, East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland named Dr. Richard “Doc” Sander as the university’s permanent director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Sander had been serving as interim athletic director (AD) since August of last year.


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Pennucci adds Micah Kaczor to coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2023) - ETSU baseball head coach Joe Pennucci is starting the new year with some exciting news, as former standout pitcher Micah Kaczor was officially announced to the 2023 coaching staff on Tuesday as a volunteer assistant coach.


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ETSU baseball announces 2023 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 6, 2022) - ETSU head baseball coach Joe Pennucci officially released the team’s 2023 schedule on Tuesday, announcing 53 regular season games with 28 home contests at Thomas Stadium. The season starts on Feb. 17-19, 2023 with a home series against Toledo.


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ETSU SAAC Continues Clothing Drive Efforts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2022) -- As we approach the Holiday season, the ETSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is reminding Buccaneer fans and the Johnson City community that they are continuing to hold its Cold Weather Clothing Drive, which runs through Thursday, Dec. 1.


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Bucs land 239 student-athletes on SoCon Honor Roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 27, 2022) -- A day after placing 66 student-athletes on the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team, ETSU landed 239 student-athletes on the SoCon Honor Roll, as the league office announced the full listing of academic honors on Wednesday.


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ETSU places 66 student-athletes on SoCon Spring All-Academic list

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 26, 2022) -- With the Southern Conference announcing its Academic All-Conference selections on Tuesday, ETSU placed 66 student-athletes on the prestigious teams.