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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.


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Women’s soccer announces two additional signees

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2023) – On Wednesday afternoon, the ETSU women’s soccer head coachJay Yelton announced the addition of two signees for the upcoming season.


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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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ETSU lands 57 student-athletes on SoCon Fall All-Academic Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 19, 2023) -- As ETSU students returned to campus for the spring semester earlier this week, the Southern Conference announced its Fall All-Academic Team on Thursday. ETSU led all schools by landing 57 student-athletes on the academic all-conference team.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer announces class of signees

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2022) – With the 2022 campaign ending a couple of weeks ago, the ETSU women’s soccer team and head coach Jay Yelton announced the signing of five players during today’s national signing period.


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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.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer season concludes in penalty shootout

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 28, 2022) – On Friday night, the ETSU women’s soccer team went to the wire with the No. 3 seed Mercer in Birmingham, Ala., ending in a penalty shootout. The shootout went in favor of Mercer with the final tally ending 2-3.


Women's Soccer

Women’s soccer faces No. 3 Mercer in SoCon Tournament Quarterfinal

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 28, 2022) – On Friday night, the ETSU women’s soccer team will take on the No. 3 seed Mercer at the Shauna Yelton Field in Birmingham, Ala. in the SoCon Tournament Quarterfinal. Drawing the same matchup as last year’s tournament, the Bucs have the opportunity to advance to the semifinal game for the first time since 2018.


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Ohba named SoCon Player of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 27, 2022) – After winning the Freshman of the Year award in 2021, ETSU goalkeeper Shu Ohba (Fujisawa, Japan) was named the 2022 Southern Conference Player of the Year award as the league office announced its postseason awards on Thursday. Ohba is just the second ETSU women’s soccer player to earn SoCon Player of the Year honors as Sarah Zadrazil accomplished the feat in 2015.SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Oct. 27, 2022) – After winning the Freshman of the Year award in 2021, ETSU goalkeeper Shu Ohba (Fujisawa, Japan) was named the 2022 Southern Conference Player of the Year award as the league office announced its postseason awards on Thursday. Ohba is just the second ETSU women’s soccer player to earn SoCon Player of the Year honors as Sarah Zadrazil accomplished the feat in 2015.


Women's Soccer

Bucs fall to Western Carolina, 1-0

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 23, 2022) – On Sunday afternoon, the ETSU women’s soccer team played their third consecutive road game, suffering a 1-0 setback at Western Carolina. Playing their final game of the regular season, the Bucs end regular season play with a 3-3-3 record in conference play and a 5-6-5 overall mark.


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Women’s soccer ends the regular season on Sunday afternoon

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2022) – On Sunday afternoon, the ETSU women’s soccer team will play its final regular season home game of the year. Playing their third consecutive road game, the Bucs will travel to Cullowhee, N.C. to take on Western Carolina in a matchup that could have a significant impact on the conference standings after this weekend.


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Bucs settle for a scorless draw at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2022) – The ETSU women’s soccer team battled Chattanooga to a scoreless draw on Sunday afternoon from the Chattanooga Sports Complex. Unbeaten in six straight games, the Bucs moved to 5-5-5 overall and 3-2-3 in confernce play.


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Bucs score in the 90th minute to secure the 1-1 draw at Samford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 14, 2022) – On Friday night, the ETSU women’s soccer team battled for 1-1 draw at Samford, behind a last-minute goal by Sinoxolo Cesane (Capetown, South Africa). Going unbeaten in the previous four games, the Bucs moved to 5-5-4 overall and 3-2-2 in conference play.


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Women’s soccer looks to continue win streak on the road

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2022) – This weekend the ETSU women’s soccer team will play two road games in the SoCon. First, the Bucs will travel to Birmingham, Ala. to take on Samford on Friday night at 7 p.m. On Sunday, ETSU will face off against Chattanooga at 1 p.m. in Chattanooga, Tenn.


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Bucs outlast UNC-Greensboro; ETSU moves win streak to three

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2022) – On Sunday afternoon, the ETSU women’s soccer team played its final regular season game at Summers-Taylor Stadium, completing the comeback and defeating UNC-Greensboro 2-1. With their third straight win, the Bucs improved to 3-2-1 in conference play and 5-5-3 overall.


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ETSU explodes for three goals; Bucs blank VMI

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 7, 2022) – Behind goals from Grace Eatz (Roswell, Ga.), Emma Arnold (Bristol, Tenn.) and Taylor Limprevil (Spring Hill, Tenn.), along with a clean sheet by Ashton Blair (Knoxville, Tenn.), the ETSU women’s soccer team blanked VMI, 3-0, on Friday at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


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Women’s soccer set to host final regular season home matches

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2022) – This weekend, the ETSU women’s soccer team will end its regular season home games for the 2022 campaign. The Bucs will host VMI on Friday night at 6 p.m. and play their final regular season match in Summers-Taylor Stadium on Sunday afternoon as they host UNC-Greensboro at 2 p.m.


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Bucs defeat The Citadel, 1-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 3, 2022) – It was worth the wait. After Hurricane Ian moved the Buccaneers’ game from Sunday to Monday, the ETSU women’s soccer team was ready for the test as the Blue and Gold secured a 1-0 win over The Citadel on Monday afternoon from Washington Light Infantry Field.


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Short-handed Bucs battle for a scoreless draw at Mercer

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Forced to play with one Buccaneer down for the final 65 minutes, the ETSU women’s soccer team fought for a scoreless draw at Mercer on Thursday night at Betts Stadium.


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Women’s soccer schedule altered due to Hurricane Ian

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2022) – With Hurricane Ian looming in the area, the weekend slate of SoCon matches for the women’s soccer team have been rescheduled. ETSU will face Mercer in Macon, Ga. on Thursday night at 6 p.m. The Bucs game against The Citadel has been moved to Monday at 4 p.m.


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Bucs fall to Wofford, 1-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2022) – Following a weather delay that lasted nearly two and a half hours, the ETSU women’s soccer team was unable to find the back of the net as the Buccaneers were blanked by Wofford, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


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Bucs drop conference opener to Furman, 2-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 23, 2022) – On Friday night the ETSU women’s soccer team opened conference play with a 2-1 loss against Furman. Hosting back-to-back games in Summers-Taylor Stadium, the Bucs move to 2-4-2 on the season and 0-1 in conference play.


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Women’s soccer opens conference play Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2022) – The ETSU women’s soccer team begins conference play as they host Furman on Friday night at 6 p.m. and wrap up three-straight at home on Sunday when they host Wofford at 2 p.m. in Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Bucs drop contest against Oklahoma, 4-1

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2022) – On Thursday night the ETSU women’s soccer team played its final non-conference game of the season, losing to Oklahoma 4-1. Hosting their second consecutive game, the Bucs scored a late goal in Summers-Taylor stadium to move to 2-3-2 on the season.


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Women’s soccer hosts Oklahoma on Thursday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2022) – After playing a no contest on Sunday evening because of inclement weather, the ETSU women’s soccer team hosts Oklahoma on Thursday night at 6 p.m. inside Summers-Taylor Stadium. Entering the matchup with a 2-2-2 overall record, the Bucs look for their first home win of the season.


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ETSU-UNCA women’s soccer play to no contest

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2022) – Sunday’s ETSU and UNC Asheville women’s soccer game was one minute away from becoming official, but then Mother Nature stepped in.


Women's Soccer

ETSU women’s soccer host UNC-Asheville on senior night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2022) – After winning their second game of the season on Thursday, the Bucs host UNC-Asheville Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Finishing its five-game road trip, ETSU will host a game in Summers-Taylor stadium for the first time in nearly a month.


Women's Soccer

Bucs defeat Appalachian State, 3-1

BOONE, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2022) – On Thursday night the ETSU women’s soccer team secured its second win of the season, defeating Appalachian State, 3-1. Playing their last match of a five-game road swing, the Bucs scored two goals in less than three minutes to win in Boone, N.C.


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ETSU women’s soccer takes on Appalachian State on Thursday night

BOONE, N.C. (Sept. 7, 2022) – After opening the season 1-2-2, the Bus look for their second win of the season as they travel to Boone, N.C. to take on Appalachian State for the first time since 2014. Set for a 7 p.m. kickoff, the Bucs are playing their fifth consecutive road match before returning home to host four straight.


Women's Soccer

Bucs fall to Vanderbilt on Friday night

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2022) – On Friday night, the ETSU women’s soccer team traveled to Nashville, Tenn. and were defeated 6-0 by Vanderbilt. Following the loss, the Bucs move to 1-2-2 on the season.


Women's Soccer

ETSU women’s soccer travel west to take on Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 2, 2022) – After earning their first win of the season on a last minute game winner on Sunday, the Bucs travel to Nashville, Tenn. to take on the 4-0 Vanderbilt on Friday night.


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Arnold’s late-game heroics lift ETSU past USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 28, 2022) -- Emma Arnold (Bristol, Tenn.) provided the ETSU women’s soccer team with some late-game heroics as the junior forward scored in the closing seconds en route to lifting the Buccaneers to 1-0 road win at USC Upstate Sunday night at County University Soccer Stadium.


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ETSU women’s soccer travels to USC Upstate for a Sunday evening matchup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 27, 2022) – After a scoreless draw Wednesday night at Presbyterian, the ETSU women’s soccer team travels across border lines to Spartanburg, S.C., to face USC Upstate Sunday evening. Set for 6 p.m. kickoff, the Bucs look for their first win of the season at County University Soccer Stadium.


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Bucs end in scoreless draw against Presbyterian in the rain

CLINTON, S.C (Aug. 24, 2022) – In a rainy Wednesday night matchup, the ETSU women’s soccer team battled Presbyterian to scoreless draw from Martin Stadium in Clinton, S.C.


Women's Soccer

Bucs travel to Presbyterian for a midweek matchup under the lights

CLINTON, S.C. (Aug. 23, 2022) – The ETSU women’s soccer team travel to Clinton, S.C. to matchup against Presbyterian on Wednesday evening. After a draw and a loss in the opening two games, ETSU will look for its first win of the season. Starting their season off 0-2, the Blue Hose will also look for their first win of the season.


Women's Soccer

Bucs lose first road test of the season

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Aug. 21, 2022) – In a Sunday afternoon matchup, the ETSU women’s soccer team traveled to Lynchburg, Va. to face Liberty for their first road game of the season. Facing the ASUN Conference opponent, ETSU gave up two first-half and two second-half goals to end in a 4-0 loss.


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Bucs travel to Liberty for a Sunday afternoon matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 20, 2022) – Following a draw in the season opener, the ETSU women’s soccer team will hit the road for the first time this season as they travel to Lynchburg, Va., to take on Liberty Sunday afternoon in Osborne Stadium. Both squads are looking for their first win of the season as they opened the season with draws.


Women's Soccer

Bucs battle back from two goals down at halftime; Force draw with Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 18, 2022) – In a Thursday night season-opening match-up, the ETSU women’s soccer team was held scoreless in the first half; however, scored two late goals to comeback and force a 2-2 draw against Gardner-Webb in front of 2,022 fans inside Summers-Taylor Stadium. Freshman defender, Aliyah Cooper (Chattanooga, Tenn.) netted her first collegiate goal to open the 2022 goal tally for the Buccaneers. A solo run by junior forward, Emma Arnold (Bristol, Tenn.) knotted the game in the 80th minute.


Women's Soccer

Bucs Open Season at Home Against Gardner-Webb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2022) – The ETSU women’s soccer team is set to open its 2022 campaign at home for the sixth consecutive season. They will host Gardner-Webb in a Thursday evening matchup at Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Women's Soccer

Southern Conference Freshman of the year Shu Ohba earns a spot on the preseason All-Conference Team

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 11, 2022) – In a release issued by the Southern Conference Thursday afternoon, the Buccaneers’ representative on the 11-women Preseason All-Southern Conference team was sophomore goalkeeper Shu Ohba (Fujisawa, Japan).


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Ohba set to play in FIFA U-20 World Cup

COSTA RICA (Aug. 11, 2022) -- ETSU women’s soccer sophomore goalkeeper, Shu Ohba (Fujisawa, Japan) will compete in the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup for Japan in Costa Rica. Japan opens play today against the Netherlands at 4 p.m. EDT.


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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.


Women's Soccer

ETSU women’s soccer releases 2022 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 12, 2022) – With the ETSU women’s soccer team set to report to campus in less than three weeks, ETSU head coach Jay Yelton released on Tuesday the Buccaneers’’ 2022 fall schedule.