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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 4, 2012) – The ETSU softball team lived up to the title “scholar-athlete” in the spring of 2012.
MACON, Ga. (May 8, 2012) – Senior outfielder Annie Martin (Centerville, Tenn.) exemplified the true characteristics of a scholar-athlete during her playing career at ETSU, and on Tuesday afternoon the Atlantic Sun Conference recognized the standout softball player with All-Academic Team honors.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 7, 2012) – A day before the Atlantic Sun Conference announces its softball postseason awards, College Sports Madness released its honors and red-shirt freshman Casey Horner (Whitesburg, Tenn.) landed First Team accolades on Monday afternoon.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2012) – The ETSU softball team closed the door on its 2012 season as the Bucs were swept by Lipscomb on Saturday night from Draper Diamond in Nashville.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 4, 2012) – Despite holding a two-run lead in game one and a three-run advantage in the nightcap, the ETSU softball team was unable to come away with a conference win over Belmont on Friday night from E.S. Rose Park in Nashville.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 3, 2012) – The ETSU softball team wraps up its 2012 season this weekend when the Bucs head to the Music City to face Belmont and Lipscomb in Atlantic Sun Conference action.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 26, 2012) – After fighting its way to a two-run win over Stetson at home last Saturday, the ETSU softball team was looking to end its home portion of the season on a high note Thursday evening from a dark and gloomy Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 26, 2012) – Due to a risk of inclement weather coming through the Tri-Cities region on Thursday evening, the A-Sun.TV broadcast of ETSU softball versus Eastern Kentucky has been cancelled.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 25, 2012) – The ETSU softball team will play its home finale when the Bucs host Eastern Kentucky on Thursday evening from Betty Basler Field. First pitch of the non-conference twin bill is set for 4 p.m.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2012) – Tennessee Tech scored three runs in the first and tacked on two more in the third to come away with a 5-1 victory in game one, while the Golden Eagles capped off the sweep by plating three unearned runs in the third inning and added five two-out runs in the fourth to post an 11-3 (six inning) victory in game two.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (April 23, 2012) – Coming off its thrilling split with Stetson, the ETSU softball team looks to build a winning streak when the Bucs head to Cookeville for a non-conference twin bill with Tennessee Tech on Tuesday evening. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. (Eastern) from Tech Softball Stadium.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2012) – It started with Stetson and ironically it ended with Stetson.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2012) – The Florida Gulf Coast softball team used a big dose of power and pitching to soar past the Bucs on Friday evening, as the Eagles swept ETSU in Atlantic Sun Conference action at Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 19, 2012) – After having their games at Furman washed out on Wednesday, the ETSU softball team returns home for the first time this month when the Bucs host Florida Gulf Coast and Stetson this weekend at Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2012) – Due to the threat of heavy rains scheduled to hit the southeast region on Wednesday, the ETSU softball doubleheader at Furman has been cancelled.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 13, 2012) – Jacksonville used a seven-run third courtesy of home runs by Karson Tuck and Sarah Simon to secure a 9-1 (five inning) win in game one, while senior right-hander Shelby Morris (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) was outdueled by Brittany Eppley in the circle, lifting the Dolphins to a 5-1 victory in game two on Saturday at the JU Softball Complex.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 13, 2012) – For the second time this conference season, the ETSU softball team dropped a pair of one-run setbacks in doubleheader action, as the Bucs were swept, 2-1 and 1-0, at North Florida Friday evening at the UNF Softball Complex.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 12, 2012) – After stepping out of conference play on Wednesday, the ETSU softball team returns to Atlantic Sun Conference action this weekend when the Bucs head to the River City to face North Florida on Friday evening and Jacksonville Saturday afternoon.
BOONE, N.C. (April 11, 2012) – In a game where both teams combined for 22 runs on 19 hits, Appalachian State survived a slugfest over ETSU as the Mountaineers went on to defeat the Bucs, 13-9, in non-conference play on Wednesday evening at Sywassink/Lloyd Stadium.
BOONE, N.C. (April 10, 2012) – As the ETSU softball team bundles up to stay warm Wednesday evening in Boone, the Bucs also look to package up a pair of wins in their doubleheader at Appalachian State. First pitch of the twinbill is set for 4 p.m. at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 7, 2012) – The ETSU softball team started its 10-game road swing with some rough turbulence on Saturday evening, as the Bucs were swept by USC Upstate Cyrill Stadium.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2012) – After finishing up a season-long eight-game homestand last weekend, the ETSU softball team now begins a 10-game road swing on Saturday evening when the Bucs head to Spartanburg, S.C. to face USC Upstate in a critical Atlantic Sun showdown. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. at Cyrill Stadium.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2012) – When the ETSU softball team looks back on the opening weekend of Atlantic Sun Conference play, the Bucs will know they let three games get away from them – including a pair on Saturday against Mercer.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2012) – After sitting through lengthy rain delays on Friday night in both Johnson City and Spartanburg, S.C., the ETSU and Mercer softball teams have agreed to push back the start time for today’s Atlantic Sun Conference doubleheader at Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2012) – After sitting through a 3-hour, 51-minute rain delay in game one and playing past midnight in the second game, the ETSU softball team was left feeling drowsy as the Bucs were swept by Kennesaw State in the A-Sun opener on Friday night/Saturday morning at Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 29, 2012) – Coming off dominating pitching efforts by Katie Wolff (LaGrange, Texas) and Shelby Morris (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) on Wednesday night, the ETSU softball team looks to carry the positive momentum into Atlantic Sun Conference play as the Bucs host Kennesaw State and Mercer this weekend at Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2012) – After suffering a pair of one-run heartbreakers to Western Carolina at the season-opening Georgia State First Pitch Classic in early February, the ETSU softball team had a chance to redeem itself on Wednesday night.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 27, 2012) – After having an 11-day lay-off, the ETSU softball team returns to action when the Bucs continue their eight-game home stand by hosting Western Carolina in non-conference play on Wednesday evening. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. from Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 17, 2012) – After Presbyterian rallied from a two-run deficit in game one, the ETSU softball team returned the favor as the Bucs rallied from a 4-1 setback to capture a 5-4 win in the nightcap, courtesy of freshman outfielder Alex Everett’s (Soddy Daisy, Tenn.) walk-off single in the seventh on Saturday afternoon at Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 16, 2012) – With heavy rains and thunderstorms washing out its originally scheduled home-opener on Thursday, the ETSU softball team will try to open the home portion of its schedule with a pair of wins on Saturday afternoon when the Bucs host Presbyterian at Betty Basler Field. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 1 p.m.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2012) – After heavy rains and thunderstorms came across the Tri-Cities region on Thursday evening, the ETSU softball doubleheader with Appalachian State has been washed out due to unplayable field conditions at Betty Basler Field.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2012) – Fans unable to make the trip to Johnson City for today’s ETSU softball doubleheader with Appalachian State can view all the action on A-Sun.TV.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2012) – After playing its first 22 games away from Johnson City to start the season, the ETSU softball team finally heads home to Basler Field as the Bucs make their home debut Thursday evening against Appalachian State. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 5 p.m.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 11, 2012) – Looking to finish the weekend off on a positive note, the ETSU softball team couldn’t overcome Long Island’s four-run third inning as the Blackbirds went on to defeat the Blue and Gold, 5-1, on Sunday morning at the USF Under Armour Showcase from the Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 10, 2012) – Freshman Whitney Leon (Dandridge, Tenn.) tossed a one-hit shutout and all nine Buccaneer starters recorded a hit, as the ETSU softball team bounced back in a big way to earn split on day two of the USF Under Armour Showcase by blanking Wagner, 12-0...
CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 9, 2012) – Taking a five-run lead into the seventh inning, the ETSU softball team saw its lead dwindle to one, but senior righty Shelby Morris (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.) came in to pick up the two-out save as the Bucs held on to defeat Canisius, 6-5, on Friday night at the Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 9, 2012) – The Bucs rallied from a three-run deficit by scoring two in the sixth and one in the seventh, but Central Michigan pushed two runs across the plate in the top of the eighth to end ETSU’s comeback as the Chippewas defeated the Blue and Gold, 5-3...
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2012) – East Tennessee State University head softball coach Brad Irwin announced Friday morning the Bucs have made a schedule change for their home opener on Thursday, March 15.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (March 8, 2012) – Coming off an offensive onslaught Tuesday night at Liberty, the Buccaneer softball team looks to keep their bats on fire as ETSU heads to the Florida sun for the USF Under Armour Invitational this weekend in Clearwater.
LYNCHBURG, Va. (March 6, 2012) – Despite slugging four home runs, including a pair by sophomore Casey Horner (Whitesburg, Tenn.) and a grand slam from Alex Everett (Soddy Daisy, Tenn.), the ETSU softball team couldn’t come away with a sweep over Liberty on Tuesday at Liberty Softball Field.
LYNCHBURG, Va. (March 5, 2012) – The ETSU softball team will step out of tournament play on Tuesday as the Bucs head to Lynchburg, Va. for a non-conference doubleheader with Liberty. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. at the Liberty Softball Field.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 5, 2012) – For the second time this season, sophomore first baseman/designated player Casey Horner (Whitesburg, Tenn.) received all-tournament team honors after being selected to the UT Classic All-Tournament Team, which was announced on Monday.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 3, 2012) – Tennessee scored three runs in the third and ended the game by plating four more in the sixth, as the eighth-ranked Lady Vols defeated the ETSU softball team, 8-0, on Saturday night at Lee Softball Stadium.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2012) – The schedule for Saturday’s UT Softball Classic has been altered due to the severe storms that hit the Knoxville region on Friday.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 2, 2012) – Sophomore first baseman Casey Horner (Whitesburg, Tenn.) produced in a big way for the Bucs as her hot bat carried the ETSU softball team past Boston University, 7-3, on Friday morning at the Tennessee Softball Classic from Lee Softball Stadium.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 1, 2012) – Freshman outfielder Alex Everett (Soddy Daisy, Tenn.) sent the ETSU softball team home with a walk-off win, as her two-out two-run scoring single up the middle capped off a five-run seventh, lifting the Bucs past the Dutch National Team, 6-5, inside Tennessee’s Lee Softball Stadium in Knoxville.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 1, 2012) – For a second straight weekend the ETSU softball team will remain in state as the Bucs travel down I-40 to play in the Tennessee Softball Classic, beginning Thursday in Knoxville.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2012)– Potential weather issues have forced a change in the schedule for this weekend’s Tennessee Softball Classic to be held over March 1-4 at Lee Softball Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2012) – The ETSU softball team has been waiting for someone to step up and be a leader in the circle in the early stages this season.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2012) – A pair of sophomores helped guide the ETSU softball team to a split at the Frost Classic on Saturday afternoon inside Frost Stadium.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2012) – The ETSU softball team let a pair of games slip away from them on Friday afternoon at the Frost Classic.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2012) – For a fifth consecutive season, the ETSU softball team will make the trip to Chattanooga for the Frost Classic, which begins Friday morning at Frost Stadium and Warner Park.
TROY, Ala. (Feb. 22, 2012) – After helping guide the ETSU softball team to its first win of the season this past weekend, junior Sam Lower (Sebring, Fla.) and sophomore Casey Horner (Whitesburg, Tenn.) were both named to the Quality Inn Classic All-Tournament Team, which was announced Wednesday by the participating coaches.
TROY, Ala. (Feb. 19, 2012) – Junior infielder Sam Lower (Sebring, Fla.) went a perfect 4-of-4 with a three-run home run and freshman right-hander Whitney Leon (Dandridge, Tenn.) tossed 4.2 innings of one-run ball in relief, as the ETSU softball team picked up its first win of the season after defeating Nicholls State, 10-5, on Sunday morning at the Quality Inn Classic.
TROY, Ala. (Feb. 18, 2012) – Heavy rains moved into the southeast region on Saturday morning and washed out play at the Quality Inn Classic at the Troy Sportsplex.
TROY, Ala. (Feb. 17, 2012) – Despite holding leads in both games, the ETSU softball team couldn’t come away with its first victory of the season on Friday at the Quality Inn Classic from the Troy Softball Complex.
TROY, Ala. (Feb. 17, 2012) – Due to heavy rains expected to come across the Southeast region on Saturday, the tournament schedule at the Quality Inn Classic has been modified for the remainder of the weekend.
TROY, Ala. (Feb. 16, 2012) – After opening its season last weekend in Georgia, the ETSU softball team returns to the diamond on Friday as the Bucs head to Troy, Ala. for the Quality Inn Classic.
PANTHERSVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 12, 2012) – The ETSU softball team suffered a pair of one-run heartbreaking losses on Sunday afternoon at the Georgia State First Pitch Classic from Bob Heck Field. The Bucs saw Longwood rally past the Blue and Gold in the first game, 3-2, while ETSU dropped an 11-10 nine-inning loss to Western Carolina in the consolation game of the tournament.
PANTHERSVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 11, 2012) – After having its rally fall short against Western Carolina (5-4) in game one, the ETSU softball team suffered a second straight setback as the Bucs fell to the host Panthers, 11-2, in the opening day of the Georgia State First Pitch Classic on a frigid Saturday from Bob Heck Field.
PANTHERSVILLE, Ga. (Feb. 10, 2012) – After weeks of practice and preparation, the ETSU softball team will finally take to the diamond for the first time in 2012 as the Bucs make their season debut on Saturday afternoon in the Georgia State First Pitch Classic in Panthersville, Ga.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2012) – Sam Lower (Sebring, Fla.) enjoyed a breakout season a year ago as a sophomore, and on Wednesday afternoon the junior infielder was recognized by the league coaches as she was named to the Preseason All-Atlantic Sun Team. Along with receiving all-conference honors, Lower was also named Player of the Year in the fan voting on Facebook.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 14, 2011) – The ETSU softball team was busy giving back to the community this holiday season.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2011) – The ETSU softball team has announced the signing of five student-athletes for the 2012-13 season, according to head Buccaneer softball coach Brad Irwin on Wednesday.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2011) – Two weeks after wrapping up its fall season, East Tennessee State University head softball coach Brad Irwin released the Buccaneers’ 2012 schedule on Wednesday.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (Oct. 12, 2011) – A week after being recognized for registering one of the top-10 team GPAs in Division I softball last season, eight Buccaneer players were honored with NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete accolades, as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association released its individual honors.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2011) – Head East Tennessee State University softball coach Brad Irwin announced Monday afternoon that the Bucs will host Milligan in a single game on Wednesday evening. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. at Betty Basler Field.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (Sept. 29, 2011) – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released their academic team honors on Wednesday evening and the ETSU softball program ranked in the top ten among NCAA Division I leaders in grade-point-average (GPA) during the 2010-11 school year. Overall, the Bucs posted a 3.495 GPA, placing the Blue and Gold ninth on a list of 133 schools...
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2011) – The ETSU softball team hit the ground running last week as the Buccaneers began practicing for their fall season. Wednesday marked the Bucs’ seventh practice and head coach Brad Irwin took the time to give his thoughts on the early campaign, while also commenting on what to expect in the weeks ahead.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 7, 2011) – ETSU softball tryouts originally scheduled for today have been postponed until Wednesday, September 14 at 3:00 p.m., it was announced this morning. The tryout will take place at Betty Basler Field on the ETSU campus.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 15, 2011) – Head East Tennessee State University softball coach Brad Irwin announced Monday afternoon that former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga third baseman, Tiffany Baker, will join his staff this fall.
