Mangrum caps off recruiting class by signing pitcher from Chattanooga State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 17, 2009) - Head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum and her staff added depth to its pitching rotation on Wednesday afternoon, as they announced Jessica Duncan (Ooltewah, Tenn.) has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Lady Bucs in 2009-10....


Mangrum lands second recruit out of Unicoi County

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2009) - Like the motto says "Good things come in small packages."...


ETSU Softball announce changes for upcoming All-Skills Camp

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 27, 2009) - Head East Tennessee State University softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced a couple of changes for the Lady Bucs' upcoming All-Skills Camp on Wednesday afternoon. Mangrum has extended the registration deadlines for the June All-Skills camp and announced a special hitting instructor will be in attendance as well. ...


Mangrum continues adding to 2009-10 recruiting class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2009) - Head East Tennessee State University softball coach Andrea Mangrum and her staff continued adding to its 2009-10 recruiting class on Monday afternoon, as they announced Lucy Schneider (Dade City, Fla.) has signed her national letter of intent to play for the Lady Bucs....


Hatters give Lady Bucs an early exit in A-Sun Tournament

DeLAND, Fla. (May 7, 2009) - Senior Cat Zyskowski (Grand Rapids, Mich.) tied the game at 2-all with a two-run scoring single in the fourth inning, but it was Nicole Peltz's two-out walk-off single in the seventh that carried Stetson to a 3-2 victory, eliminating the Lady Bucs from the Atlantic Sun Championship Thursday afternoon from Patricia Wilson Field....


Lipscomb bounces Lady Bucs in opening round of A-Sun Tournament

DeLAND, Fla. (May 7, 2009) - Lipscomb's Whitney Kiihnl tossed a two-hit shutout and the Lady Bisons struck for five runs in the first two innings to bounce their way to 6-0 victory over ETSU in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Championships on Thursday morning at Stetson's Patricia Wilson Field....


Campbell receives Atlantic Sun All-Freshmen Team honors

DeLAND, Fla. (May 6, 2009) - With the 2009 Atlantic Sun Softball Championships ready to kick off on Thursday morning in DeLand, Fla., the league office announced its postseason conference winners, and ETSU third baseman Amy Campbell (Hixson, Tenn.) learned she received All-Freshmen Team honors on Wednesday afternoon....


Martin, Hardy sweep Atlantic Sun weekly honors

MACON, Ga. (May 4, 2009) - Freshman Annie Martin (Centerville, Tenn.) and junior Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) gave the ETSU softball team a boost in the final week of the regular season, and on Monday afternoon the league office rewarded both Lady Buccaneer standout players with Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors....


Lady Bucs to face Lipscomb in first round of Atlantic Sun Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 3, 2009) - After wrapping up the regular season on Friday evening, the ETSU softball team has now turned its attention to postseason play, as the Lady Bucs look to capture their first-ever conference championship beginning Thursday, May 7 in DeLand, Fla....


Radford sweeps Lady Bucs in regular season finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2009) - With the ETSU softball team looking to close out its 2009 regular season on a high note and carry the momentum into next week's conference tournament, Radford entered Johnson City and burst the Lady Bucs' bubble by sweeping the non-conference doubleheader inside the ETSU Softball Complex on Friday night. The Highlanders used back-to-back one-out home runs in the sixth inning to rally past the Lady Bucs 3-2 in game one, and Radford hung on to win a wild one in the nightcap, 7-4. ...


Lady Bucs host Radford in regular season finale on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 29, 2009) - The ETSU softball team looks to head into the Atlantic Sun Tournament on a high note when the Lady Bucs host Radford on Friday evening in their 2009 regular season finale. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 5 p.m....


Martin's heroics power Lady Bucs to a sweep over Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 29, 2009) - Freshman Annie Martin (Centerville, Tenn.) began the Lady Buccaneer rally with her first collegiate home run in the fourth and the Centerville, Tenn. native snapped a 7-7 game with a two-run scoring single in the seventh, capping off a come-from-behind victory and a sweep over Western Carolina on Wednesday night at the Catamount Softball Complex....


Cason's speed, Hardy's pitching lifts Lady Bucs past Catamounts, 2-0

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 29, 2009) - Cheniece Cason (Moreno Valley, Calif.) used her speed to manufacture a first-inning run and fellow junior Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) tossed her seventh shutout of the season, as ETSU pushed its way past Western Carolina, 2-0, in game one on Wednesday evening inside the Catamount Softball Complex....


Lady Bucs conclude road swing Wednesday evening at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 28, 2009) - The ETSU softball team wraps up its six-game road swing on Wednesday evening when the Lady Bucs take on SoCon foe Western Carolina. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 5 p.m. inside the Catamount Softball Complex....


Hardy sets single-season shutout record, Lady Bucs split with Kennesaw State

KENNESAW, Ga. (April 25, 2009) - Junior Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) tossed an ETSU record-setting sixth shutout of the season and Cheniece Cason (Moreno Valley, Calif.) scored the lone run of the contest on an error by Tiffany Alvarado in center, as the Lady Bucs ended a four-game losing streak with their 1-0 win over Kennesaw State in game one on Saturday afternoon at Bailey Park. However, the Lady Owls used a two-run home run from Klair Wells in the bottom of the fifth in game two, and forced a split with a 4-2 victory....


Mercer blanks Lady Bucs in Macon

MACON, Ga. (April 24, 2009) - The Lady Bucs received solid pitching efforts by both Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) and Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.); however, Mercer shut down the ETSU offense and swept the visitors from Johnson City out of Sikes Field on Friday evening....


Lady Bucs wrap up Atlantic Sun play this weekend in Georgia

MACON, Ga. (April 23, 2009) - The ETSU softball team looks to lock up an Atlantic Sun Tournament bid and improve on its seeding this weekend, as the Lady Bucs wrap up conference play down in Georgia. The Lady Bucs face Mercer on Friday (4/6 p.m.) and Kennesaw State on Saturday (2/4 p.m.)...


Lady Bucs drop a pair to Jacksonville, chance to secure bid to A-Sun Tournament put on hold

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 18, 2009) - The ETSU softball team had a chance to punch its ticket to the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament for the fourth straight season on Saturday afternoon; however, Jacksonville had different plans in store as the Dolphins handed the Lady Bucs a pair of losses at the ETSU Softball Complex. The Dolphins hung on to win game one 2-1, and capped off the sweep with a 6-2 victory in the nightcap. ...


Hardy helps Lady Bucs survive scare, as ETSU knocks off Virginia Intermont, 2-0

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2009) - Junior Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) put the Lady Buccaneer softball team on her back Friday night and helped carry ETSU past Virginia Intermont, 2-0, inside the ETSU Softball Complex....


Lady Bucs host Virginia Intermont on Friday, Jacksonville Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 16, 2009) - After having its doubleheader at Presbyterian cancelled on Wednesday, the ETSU Softball team will return to the diamond for a single-game contest on Friday evening when the Lady Bucs entertain Virginia Intermont. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. inside the ETSU Softball Complex. ...


ETSU Softball announces schedule change

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 15, 2009) - East Tennessee State University head softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced Wednesday afternoon that the Lady Bucs will take on Virginia Intermont this Friday evening at the ETSU Softball Complex. First pitch of the single-game contest is slated for 6 p.m....


Presbyterian cancels softball doubleheader with Lady Bucs

CLINTON, S.C. (April 15, 2009) - With the Lady Bucs set and packed to hit the road for a doubleheader at Presbyterian on Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Hose made the call to cancel the pair of games due to soggy field conditions....


Lady Bucs fall at No. 12 Tennessee, 5-0

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2009) - The ETSU softball team hung in with nationally-ranked Tennessee on Tuesday night, but the No. 12 Lady Vols scored two unearned runs on a Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) fielding error in the third and picked up three insurance runs in the sixth to come away with the 5-0 victory at Lee Softball Stadium....


Game times changed for Wednesday's softball doubleheader at Presbyterian

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2009) - The game times of ETSU's softball doubleheader at Presbyterian on Wednesday have been moved, which was announced Tuesday by both schools....


Lady Bucs travel to Knoxville on Tuesday for a meeting with No. 12 Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 13, 2009) - Fresh off its sweep over Belmont on Easter Sunday, the ETSU softball team will step out of conference play and take on 12th-ranked Tennessee on Tuesday evening in Knoxville. First pitch of the single-game contest is set for 6 p.m. inside Sherri Parker Lee Stadium....


Hardy, Cason help carry Lady Bucs to a sweep over Belmont on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2009) - With the Lady Bucs in dire need of snapping their four-game losing streak, it was a pair of juniors who stepped up to help end the slide and hand Belmont a pair of conference losses on Easter Sunday inside the ETSU Softball Complex....


Lady Bucs and Belmont to play two on Easter Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2009) - Following the doubleheader with Lipscomb on Friday afternoon, the ETSU softball team learned its games with Belmont have been moved from Saturday to Easter Sunday. First pitch of the double-dip is set for 2 p.m. at the ETSU Softball Complex....


Lady Bucs swept by Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2009) - Junior right-hander Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) gave the Lady Bucs back-to-back quality starts, but the ETSU offense was held in check and the Lipscomb Lady Bisons walked away with two critical conference wins on Friday afternoon inside the ETSU Softball Complex. The Lady Bisons won the opener 3-0 and capped off the sweep with a 3-1 victory in the nightcap....


ASun.TV cancelled for ETSU/Lipscomb softball doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 10, 2009) - Due to the large amount of rain and severe storms that have all ready hit and are still expected to push through the Tri-Cities area, the ETSU/Lipscomb softball doubleheader will not be aired on ASun.TV on Friday afternoon....


Game times for Friday's softball doubleheader with Lipscomb moved to 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2009) - Due to inclement weather expected to hit the Tri-Cities area, the ETSU and Lipscomb Softball programs have agreed to push the game times to its doubleheader on Friday up to 2:00 and 4:00 pm....


ETSU Softball gears up for critical conference weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 9, 2009) - After stepping out of conference action for seven straight games, the Lady Buccaneer softball team resumes Atlantic Sun play this weekend, beginning Friday evening when ETSU hosts Lipscomb at 5 p.m. The Lady Bucs will then bounce back on Saturday when ETSU takes on Belmont inside the ETSU Softball Complex on Senior Day....


Lady Bucs drop two heartbreakers at Longwood

FARMVILLE, Va. (April 5, 2009) - Riding a three-game winning streak into non-conference play against Longwood on Sunday afternoon, the Lady Buccaneer softball team let two games get away from them, as the Lancers pulled off the sweep at Lancer Field. Longwood defeated ETSU 1-0 in the opener, and pulled off an 8-5 come-from-behind victory in the nightcap....


Hardy, Morris pitch their way into Lady Buccaneer history book; ETSU makes easy work of Eagles

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2009) - The Lady Buccaneers needed a pair of lopsided wins and received just that and more on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU Softball Complex....


ETSU Softball looks to close out homestand on high note on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2009) - The ETSU softball team closes out its five-game homestand on Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs play host to North Carolina Central. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 2 p.m. inside the ETSU Softball Complex....


Cason's walk-off single sends Lady Bucs home with a split over Appalachian State

JOHSNON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2009) - With the Lady Bucs in search of a much-needed win, the "California Girls" of Cheniece Cason (Moreno Valley, Calif.) and Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) delivered in a big way Wednesday night inside the ETSU Softball Complex....


A-Sun Softball Boasts Fourth Best Non-Conference Record

MACON, Ga. (April 1, 2009) - For the second straight season, Atlantic Sun softball has improved its non-conference record and thanks to stellar play throughout the league, the conference owns the fourth-best non-conference win percentage among all Division I conferences. ...


ETSU to hold special "Dog Day" promotion on Wednesday afternoon at Softball doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2009) - The ETSU Marketing and Promotions Department will be holding a special April Fools Day promotion on Wednesday afternoon during the Lady Buccaneer softball doubleheader with Appalachian State....


Lady Buccaneer rally falls short against Virginia Tech, 5-3

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2009) - Heading into the bottom of the fifth trailing 5-1, the ETSU Softball team strung together a brief two-run rally and also had the game-tying run at the plate in the bottom of the seventh; however, Virginia Tech worked out of a couple late inning jams to walk a way with a 5-3 victory Tuesday evening inside the ETSU Softball Complex....


Softball Bucs to host Virginia Tech on Tuesday evening

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2009) - After playing 10 straight Atlantic Sun Conference games the ETSU softball team will step out of conference play for five straight games, beginning Tuesday evening when the Lady Bucs host 2008 Women's College World Series participant Virginia Tech. First pitch of the one game contest is set for 5 p.m. inside the newly built ETSU Softball Complex....


Seven Lady Buccaneer softball contest to be aired on ASun.TV this season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2009) - The Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network announced Monday afternoon that they will carry seven Lady Buccaneer softball contests on ASun.TV this season....


Game time changed for ETSU Softball doubleheader with Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2009) - Head East Tennessee State University softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced Monday afternoon that the times for its Wednesday home doubleheader with Appalachian State have been pushed back one hour....


Softball Bucs drop a pair of heartbreakers to FGCU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2009) - The ETSU softball team had its chance to knock off the most explosive team in the Atlantic Sun on Saturday afternoon, but when it was all said and done, Florida Gulf Coast capitalized on clutch two-out hitting to pull off a sweep over the Lady Bucs....


ETSU Softball wraps up road swing with Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 27, 2009) - The ETSU Softball team wraps up its four-game Florida road swing on Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs take on Atlantic Sun Conference member Florida Gulf Coast. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m. inside the FGCU Softball Complex....


Mangrum announces summer softball camp information

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 26, 2009) - Head East Tennessee State University softball coach Andrea Mangrum and her staff announced its summer camp information on Thursday afternoon....


Hackworth, Gilbert leads Lady Bucs to split over Stetson

DeLAND, Fla. (March 26, 2009) - Junior right-hander Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) tossed six scoreless innings and senior infielder Jessie Hackworth (Clinton, Tenn.) belted a three-run home run, as the Lady Bucs cruised to an 8-0 win over Stetson in game one; however, the Hatters reversed the role in the nightcap by blanking ETSU 1-0 Thursday evening at Patricia Wilson Field....


ETSU Softball adds Tennessee, Radford to schedule; Virginia Tech game time changed

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 25, 2009) - Head East Tennessee State University softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced a few schedule changes for this 2009 season on Wednesday afternoon, as the Lady Bucs added two series and changed the time of their home game versus Virginia Tech....


Lady Bucs look to keep winning ways intact Thursday at Stetson

DeLAND, Fla. (March 25, 2009) - Coming off a sweep against preseason league favorite USC Upstate on Sunday afternoon, the 2009 Lady Buccaneer softball team will look to keep their winning ways intact when they take on Stetson Thursday afternoon in DeLand, Fla. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. inside Patricia Wilson Field....


Lady Bucs sweep Spartans for first two A-Sun victories

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2009) - After struggling in it last two Atlantic Sun Conference series the ETSU softball team rebounded in a big way sweeping its doubleheader against conference rival USC Upstate, Sunday at Lady Buc Field in Johnson City, Tenn. With the two wins ETSU improves to a 17-9 overall record and 2-4 mark in A-Sun play, while the Spartans fall to 14-6 and are now 1-3 in league action....


Softball Bucs drop doubleheader to Campbell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2009) - Looking to even up its Atlantic Sun Conference mark the ETSU softball team fell just short Saturday afternoon dropping a pair of heartbreaking games to league rival Campbell, at the Lady Buc Softball Stadium in Johnson City, Tenn....


Softball Bucs look to bounce back Saturday against Campbell

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 20, 2009) - After being swept by North Florida at home Wednesday afternoon in its Atlantic Sun Conference opener, the ETSU softball team looks to bounce back on Saturday when the Lady Bucs face 2008 conference tournament champion Campbell. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 2 p.m. inside the ETSU Softball Complex....


North Florida sweeps Lady Bucs in A-Sun opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2009) - When the ETSU softball team takes a look back at Tuesday's doubleheader with North Florida later in the year, the Lady Bucs will know they let two games slip right through their fingertips....


ETSU Softball to host North Florida in A-Sun opener on Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2009) - Coming off a 9-2 road trip that took the ETSU softball team away from Johnson City for nearly three weeks, the Lady Bucs are finally glad to be back home and take on North Florida in their Atlantic Sun opener on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. inside the ETSU Softball Complex....


Lady Bucs clip Cardinals, 3-2

CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 14, 2009) - Earlier in the season the ETSU softball team found themselves on the wrong end of two one-run ball games; however, things have quickly turned in the right direction for the Lady Bucs as they have now won their last six one-run contests, including a 3-2 victory over Ball State on Sunday morning at the Under Armour Invitational. ...


Hackworth, Hardy guide Lady Bucs to a sweep on day two of Under Armour Invitational

CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 14, 2009) - The ETSU softball team gave its fans a pair of instant classics on Saturday afternoon at the Under Armour Invitational, as the Lady Bucs pulled off back-to-back one-run extra inning victories from Eddie Moore Field. ...


ETSU Softball comes away with a split on day one of Under Armour Invitational

CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 13, 2009) - Junior right-hander Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) tossed her second straight shutout and Trisha Massenzo's (Russellville, Tenn) RBI single in the bottom of the first proved to be the game winner, as ETSU blanked George Washington 2-0 on Friday afternoon at the 2009 Under Armour Invitational from Eddie C. Moore Field. However, the Lady Bucs couldn't pull off the sweep, as Boston University dealt ETSU a 3-1 loss in the second game. ...


Hardy, Gilbert leaves Charleston Southern seeing goose eggs

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 9, 2009) - The Charleston Southern softball team will be seeing nothing but goose eggs in its sleep tonight after Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) and Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) brought their A-game to the circle on Monday afternoon at Buccaneer Field, and tossed back-to-back shutouts, lifting ETSU to a sweep over the Big South Conference foe. Hardy picked up her sixth straight win with a 1-0 victory in game one, and Gilbert led the Lady Bucs to a 5-0 win in the nightcap....


ETSU Softball travels to Charleston Southern on Monday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (March 8, 2009) - Coming off a split at Coastal Carolina on Saturday, the ETSU softball team returns to action Monday afternoon when the Lady Bucs face Charleston Southern in matinee doubleheader. First pitch is set for noon inside Buccaneer Stadium....


Lady Bucs split twin bill at Coastal Carolina

CONWAY, S.C. (March 7, 2009) - Coming off its best start in school history the ETSU softball team continued to play well splitting its doubleheader against Coastal Carolina (4-10) Saturday at the CCU Softball Field in Conway, S.C. The Lady Bucs (9-4) opened the twin bill with a 6-3 win, while the Chanticleers rallied to win game two 6-2....


ETSU Softball looks to extend winning streak on Saturday

CONWAY, S.C. (March 6, 2009) - The ETSU softball team carries its five-game winning streak into non-conference action when the Lady Bucs face Coastal Carolina on Saturday afternoon at the Coastal Carolina Softball Field. First pitch of the double-dip is set for 2 p.m....


Last two days of Frost Classic cancelled due to wet weather

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2009) - Due to heavy rains and more wet weather expected to hit the Chattanooga area, the remaining two days of the 2009 Frost Classic have been cancelled....


Campbell, Delisa lead Lady Bucs to 7-4 win over Boston College at Frost Classic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2009) - A pair of East Tennessee State freshman sluggers stepped up in the spotlight on Friday afternoon against Boston College, as Amy Campbell (Hixson, Tenn.) and Marlina Delisa (Tucson, Ariz) helped guide the Lady Bucs to a 7-4 come-from-behind victory over the Eagles at the 2009 Frost Classic....


Lady Bucs leave the Rockets grounded in Chattanooga, 5-4

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2009) - Fresh off its three-run win over Boston College a few hours earlier, the ETSU softball team capped off the day one sweep at the Frost Classic after scoring three runs in the top of the seventh, and freshman Marlina Delisa's (Tucson, Ariz.) one-out single proved to be the game-winning hit as it plated Trisha Massenzo (Russellville, Tenn.), giving the Lady Bucs a 5-4 win over Toledo from Warner Park. ...


ETSU Softball travels to Chattanooga for 2009 Frost Classic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2009) - After posting a 3-1 homestand last weekend, the Lady Buccaneer softball team now hits the road for a two and a half week stretch, beginning Friday when ETSU heads to Chattanooga for the 2009 Frost Classic....


ETSU Softball off to best start in school history after sweeping Milligan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2009) - A day after opening their brand new stadium with a split against Furman, the Lady Buccaneer softball team exploded for 22 runs and 17 hits, as ETSU swept Milligan on Saturday afternoon from the ETSU Softball Complex. The Lady Bucs opened with a 12-3 win in game one and capped off the sweep with a 10-0 win in game two, both ending in five innings....


Hackworth's blast, Gilbert's shutout leads Lady Bucs to split over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2009) - Senior Jessie Hackworth (Clinton, Tenn.) broke a scoreless game with a two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth and junior right-hander Darci Gilbert (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) tossed a two-hit shutout, which helped carry the Lady Bucs to a 3-0 win over Furman Friday afternoon in game two of ETSU's home-opener inside the newly built 500-seat ETSU Softball Complex. The Paladins spoiled the day with a 5-2 come-from-behind victory in game one....


Softball Bucs to face Furman in home-opener on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2009) - Coming off a 3-2 weekend at the 2009 Cougar Classic in Charleston, S.C., the ETSU softball team is set to open the doors to its brand new 500-seat stadium on Friday afternoon when the Lady Bucs host Furman. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 2 p.m....


Chance of inclement weather pushes Softball home-opener to Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2009) - With a chance of 90-percent chance of rain forecasted to hit the Tri-Cities area on Wednesday, the ETSU and Furman softball teams have decided to push tomorrow's doubleheader to Friday afternoon. First pitch inside the newly built 500-seat complex is still scheduled for 2 p.m. ...


Hardy's shutout, Powell's game-winner leave the Orange feeling blue, 1-0

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2009) - Junior Marissa Hardy (Rocklin, Calif.) tossed her first shutout of the season and senior Kate Powell's (Johnson City, Tenn.) single up the middle in the top of third proved the game-winner, as the ETSU softball team shocked Syracuse, 1-0, on the third and final day of the Cougar Classic Sunday morning, from Patriots Point Stadium....


Softball Bucs drop heartbreaker to College of Charleston, but bounce back to beat Akron, 5-2

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2009) - Typically Valentine's Day is a day to win someone's heart over and not break one; however, College of Charleston handed the ETSU softball team a devastating 4-3 loss in the opening game of the Cougar Classic. Fortunately, the Lady Bucs had another chance to bounce back and end the day on a positive note, as ETSU defeated Akron 5-2 in nightcap....


Massenzo, Jett and Gilbert help guide Lady Bucs to a split on day one of Charleston Tournament

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 13, 2009) - After being blanked 1-0 by James Madison in its season-opener on Friday, the ETSU softball team bounced back in a big way, as the Lady Bucs pounded Howard, 12-3, forcing a split on day one of the College of Charleston Tournament from Patriots Point Stadium....


ETSU Softball kicks off 2009 season Friday afternoon in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 12, 2009) - Coming off a program-best 30-win campaign a year ago, the 2009 Lady Buccaneer softball team looks to carry that success into this new season, as ETSU kicks off its season-opener on Friday afternoon in Charleston, S.C....


ETSU Baseball and Softball Season and Single-Game Tickets Now on Sale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2008) -The ETSU Athletics Ticket Office is now taking orders for season and single-game tickets for both ETSU Baseball and Softball for the 2009 season....


ETSU Softball holds first practice in newly built stadium

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2009) - The ETSU Softball team was finally able to hit the ground running on the fresh terrain of its new stadium this past weekend, as the Lady Buccaneers moved into their newly built complex on Saturday afternoon. ...


Jett named to Preseason All-Conference Team; Lady Bucs tabbed ninth

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 29, 2009) - With the 2009 softball season right around the corner, the Atlantic Sun Conference released its preseason all-conference team and preseason coaches poll on Thursday afternoon. For the second straight season junior outfielder Katy Jett (Talbott, Tenn.) was named to the preseason all-conference team, while the Lady Bucs were tabbed ninth in the poll....


Former Lady Buccaneer standout Tiffany McVay to be guest instructor at Winter Softball Clinics

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2009) - Head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced Monday that former Lady Buccaneer standout Tiffany McVay will be a guest instructor for its winter softball clinic, which will be held the next two Saturday's. These clinics will be broken up into two age group sessions and feature pitching, catching, and hitting drills, which will be taught by ETSU players and coaches. Please see additional information below regarding location, dates and times....


ETSU softball to host Coaches Clinic on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 5, 2009) - Head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced Monday that her staff will be conducting its third annual coaches clinic this Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Humphreys Center inside Memorial Center....


Mangrum signs four during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2008) - Head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced Thursday afternoon that four student-athletes have signed their national letters of intent to play with the Lady Buccaneers next season....


ETSU Softball releases 2009 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 28, 2008) - Coming off its winningest season in program history, head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum released the 2009 Lady Buccaneer schedule on Tuesday afternoon....


Blue bounces back to ground Gold, 3-2

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2008) - The "Gold Rush" has finally ended....


ETSU Softball wraps up fall season with fourth annual Blue/Gold Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2008) - After a month and a half of conditioning, practicing and playing in two tournaments, the ETSU softball team is set to close the door on the fall season, as the Buccaneers host their fourth annual Blue/Gold Classic on Saturday afternoon. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


ETSU Softball announce rosters for Saturday's Blue/Gold Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2008) - The ETSU softball team have begun preparations for its fourth annual Blue/Gold Classic on Monday, as head coach Andrea Mangrum announced the rosters for the single-game classic. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


ETSU Softball takes care of business at Blue/Gold Fall Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2008) - Despite battling chilly and damp conditions, the ETSU softball team persevered and took care of business at its second annual Blue/Gold Tournament on Saturday at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


ETSU Softball makes final preparations for this Saturday's Blue/Gold Fall Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2008) - After withstanding two weeks of vigorous practices and workouts, the ETSU softball team is set to take the field for its second annual Blue/Gold Fall Tournament, which takes place this Saturday at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


ETSU Softball to host second annual Blue/Gold Tournament this Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2008) - The ETSU softball team is beginning preparations for its second annual Blue/Gold Fall Tournament, which takes place this Saturday at Metro-Kiwanis Park....


Mangrum hires Totten as assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2008) - Head ETSU softball coach Andrea Mangrum announced the hiring of a new assistant coach on Thursday. Mangrum brought in former University of Louisville standout, Sarah Totten , to primarily coach the hitters and infielders in 2008-09....


New season, new faces, new places for ETSU Softball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 5, 2008) - Whether its playing in a brand new stadium, having eight new faces on the team, or returning 11 players from last year's squad that set the single season all-time wins mark, the ETSU softball team looks to build on its successes both on and off the field and finish the season as Atlantic Sun conference champions in 2009....