Kemp to participate in NCAA "Mock Selection" exercise

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 15, 2011) - Even though brackets for the NCAA Basketball Tournament are not determined until March, this weekend a group of women's basketball coaches, conference administrators, committee members, and the WBCA staff will get a behind the scenes look at the process as they convene in Indianapolis for a mock selection demonstration.


Lady Bucs to host Tennessee Tech in Preseason WNIT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (June 21, 2011) - The WNIT committee released its pairings for the 18th annual Preseason Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, and the ETSU women's basketball team will host in-state foe Tennessee Tech on Friday, Nov. 11. Tip is slated for 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs to play in Preseason WNIT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (May 26, 2011) - For the second time in program history, the ETSU women's basketball team will play in the Preseason WNIT, as the committee members announced its 16-team field on Wednesday afternoon.


Lady Bucs spend time reading at local school

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2011) - Members of the ETSU women's basketball team spent time giving back to the community on Tuesday afternoon as the Lady Bucs read books and talked about the importance of education to first and third graders at Hampton Elementary School.


Lady Bucs ink two more for 2011-12

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2011) - Head East Tennessee State University women's basketball coach Karen Kemp and her staff announced the signing of two more recruits for the 2011-12 season on Thursday evening as Maria Bond (Macon, Ga.) and Amy Duke (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) have inked their national letter of intent to play for the Lady Bucs this upcoming fall.


Lady Bucs bid for fourth straight championship falls short in A-Sun semis

MACON, Ga. (March 4, 2011) - The Lady Bucs' chance to capture a record-tying fourth consecutive tournament title came up short as fifth-seeded Jacksonville stunned top-seeded ETSU, 61-59, Friday afternoon in the semifinals of the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament inside Mercer's University Center.


Lady Bucs, Jacksonville once again to face in A-Sun Tournament Friday afternoon

MACON, Ga. (March 3, 2011) - Coming off a strong test by Lipscomb in the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Quarterfinals, the top-seeded Lady Bucs now turn their attention to the fifth-seeded Jacksonville Dolphins on Friday afternoon for their conference semifinal matchup.


Lady Bucs "survive and advance" to A-Sun semis with 83-75 win over Lipscomb

MACON, Ga. (March 2, 2011) - Survive and advance is the name of the game when playing in a single-elimination tournament, and the Lady Bucs did just that Wednesday afternoon in the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Quarterfinals.


Davis, Mitchell receive all-conference honors

MACON, Ga. (March 1, 2011) - With the start of the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament set to get underway Wednesday afternoon in Macon, Ga., the league office released its postseason awards on Tuesday, and both senior Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) and freshman Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) landed all-conference honors.


Lady Bucs begin title defense Wednesday in Macon

MACON, Ga. (March 1, 2011) - The road to March Madness begins Wednesday afternoon when the top-seeded ETSU women's basketball team takes on eighth-seeded Lipscomb in the quarterfinals of the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. Tip is slated for noon inside Mercer's University Center.


Lady Bucs to face Lipscomb Wednesday afternoon in A-Sun quarterfinal

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2011) - The ETSU women's basketball team will look to make a run for its fourth straight Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament title next week in Macon, Ga. The Lady Bucs begin their championship journey on Wednesday when top-seeded ETSU takes on No. 8 seed Lipscomb at noon inside Mercer's University Center.


Lady Bucs stumble in Buies Creek, 60-57

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2011) - The Lady Bucs had the look they wanted, but Tara Davis' (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) wide open three-point attempt from the corner with five seconds left in regulation rimmed out, and the ETSU women's basketball team dropped a tough 60-57 decision to Campbell Thursday night inside the John W. Pope Convocation Center.


Lady Bucs look to remain perfect against Campbell Thursday night

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2011) - When the Lady Bucs square off against Campbell Thursday evening, it will mark the last time both teams meet as Atlantic Sun Conference foes. ETSU has won all 11 meetings in the series and will look to cap off a perfect all-time conference record against the Camels when they tip off at 5:15 p.m. inside the John W. Pope Convocation Center.


Lady Bucs down Belmont in double overtime thriller; lock up top seed in A-Sun Tournament

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2011) - After seeing the men's basketball team pull out a double overtime thriller Saturday night at Lipscomb, the Lady Bucs wanted to follow the same script Monday night at Belmont.


Lady Bucs look to wrap up top spot in A-Sun Tournament Monday night at Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2011) - The ETSU women's basketball team will look to wrap up the number one seed in next month's General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Monday night when the Lady Bucs face Belmont inside the Curb Event Center in Nashville. Tip is set for 8 p.m. (EST).


Lady Bucs use clutch free throw shooting to rally past Lipscomb, 66-52

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2011) - With the Lady Bucs struggling to find offense for the majority of the game, ETSU turned to the one place they excel at - the free throw line.


Lady Bucs look to continue winning ways in Music City

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2011) - After capturing their eighth straight home victory in thrilling fashion, the Lady Bucs now take their winning ways on the road as ETSU heads to the Music City to face Lipscomb on Saturday evening. Tip is set for 5 p.m. (Eastern) inside Allen Arena.


Mitchell to miss remainder of the season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2011) - After having an MRI on her left knee earlier in the week, freshman Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) learned she will miss the rest of the season after suffering a dislocated kneecap last Saturday against the North Florida Ospreys.


Belcher's double-doubles lead to A-Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 15, 2011) - After posting back-to-back double-doubles and guiding the Lady Bucs to wins over North Florida and Jacksonville, red-shirt senior Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) received Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors, announced the league office on Tuesday.


Lady Bucs rally past Jacksonville on Senior Night, 75-65

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2011) - There's a reason why they play two halves of basketball and the Lady Bucs proved why Monday night.


Lady Bucs look to close out home finale with a win on Senior Night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2011) - Seniors Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) and Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) will play their final home game Monday night when the Lady Bucs host Jacksonville inside the MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Pickwell nets career high, Belcher registers double-double in 22-point win over Ospreys, 74-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2011) - Saturday's win over North Florida was bittersweet for the Lady Bucs.


Lady Bucs begin final homestand Saturday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2011) - The ETSU women's basketball team is gearing up for its final homestand of the regular season, beginning Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs host North Florida. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m.


Lady Bucs gear up for Pink Zone and Family Day festivities this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2011) - As the ETSU women's basketball team gears up for its final regular season homestand, the Lady Buccaneer Grant Team has implemented some special gameday promotions for Saturday and Monday.


Mitchell continues to rack up A-Sun weekly honors

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 8, 2011) - Last Tuesday, freshman standout Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) won her first Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honor, and today the Bluffton, Ga. native received her fourth Newcomer of the Week accolade after posting double-doubles this past weekend against Stetson and Florida Gulf Coast.


ETSU's six-game winning streak comes to a halt at FGCU, 81-65

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2011) - Florida Gulf Coast knocked down 15 threes and scored 28 points off 23 Lady Buccaneer turnovers, and the Eagles extended their home winning streak to 34 straight with an 81-65 victory over ETSU in front of a record-setting 2,921 fans Monday night inside Alico Arena.


Several viewing options available for ETSU-FGCU game Monday night

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2011) - Fans unable to make the trip down to Fort Myers to see the Lady Bucs take on league-leading Florida Gulf Coast in Atlantic Sun Conference action have the opportunity to view the game live through several outlets.


ETSU, FGCU set to clash on CSS Monday night

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2011) - The top two teams in the Atlantic Sun Conference will square off live on CSS Monday night when the Lady Bucs take on league-leading Florida Gulf Coast inside Alico Arena. Tip is slated for 7:05 p.m.


Lady Bucs hold off Hatters, 80-62

DeLAND, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2011) - After seeing a 21 point second-half lead dwindle to eight down the stretch, the ETSU women's basketball team held off a valiant Stetson comeback by scoring the final ten points en route to capturing an 80-62 victory Saturday afternoon inside the Edmunds Center.


Lady Bucs gear up for critical Florida road swing

DeLAND, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2011) - Coming off a perfect 5-0 homestand, the ETSU women's basketball team looks to take its positive momentum to Florida as the Lady Bucs start the final month of regular season play with a critical conference road swing, beginning Saturday afternoon at Stetson. Tip with the Hatters is set for 1 p.m. inside the Edmunds Center.


Mitchell receives first A-Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 1, 2011) - After compiling three Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Week awards this season, freshman standout Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) has now added a new honor to her list of accolades achieved in her young Lady Buccaneer career as the Bluffton, Ga. native was tabbed Player of the Week, announced the league office on Tuesday.


Kemp captures 250th career win, Lady Bucs roll past Mercer 100-62

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2011) - Six Lady Buccaneer players scored in double figures and head coach Karen Kemp eased her way to career win number 250, as the ETSU women's basketball team rolled past Mercer, 100-62, Monday evening inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs look to end homestand on a perfect note

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2011) - The ETSU women's basketball team looks to end its five-game homestand with a perfect mark Monday evening when the Lady Bucs host Mercer. Tip is set for 4:45 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic.


Davis eclipses 1,000-point mark, Lady Bucs crush Owls

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2011) - Senior guard Tara Davis (Murfreesboro) scored a team-high 21 points and eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for her career, as the ETSU women's basketball team opened the second half with an impressive offensive run to dismantle Atlantic Sun Conference foe Kennesaw State 85-61 Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs, Kennesaw State kick off hoops doubleheader Saturday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2011) - The two hottest teams in the Atlantic Sun are set to clash inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs host Kennesaw State in league action. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m. Following the women's game, the Buccaneer men face Kennesaw State at 4:30.


Belcher joins 1,000-point club, Lady Bucs rout Spartans, 64-42

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2011) - On a night where Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) became the 18th Lady Buccaneer player to reach the 1,000-point club, teammates Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) and Gwen Washington (Manassas, Va.) also bolstered their performances in honor of the red-shirt senior reaching the historic milestone.


ETSU, USC Upstate women's basketball game still on for tonight

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2011) - With heavy snowfall coming down in the Tri-Cities region, the ETSU women's basketball team is still scheduled to take on USC Upstate tonight inside the MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Lady Bucs go for third straight win Wednesday night against USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2011) - The ETSU women's basketball team will be eyeing its third straight win Wednesday night when the Lady Bucs host USC Upstate. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU women's basketball grant team set to host second annual Dean's Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2011) - For the second straight year, the ETSU women's basketball grant team will host its annual Dean's Challenge competition, beginning Wednesday night when the Lady Bucs take on USC Upstate.


Lady Bucs grind out win over Belmont, 58-49

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2011) - Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) recorded her seventh double-double of the season (16 points/10 rebounds) and senior captain Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) added 14 points as the Lady Bucs were able to grind out a 58-49 victory over Belmont Monday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs continue homestand Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2011) - After kicking off their season-long five-game homestand with a 31-point win over Lipscomb on Saturday, the Lady Bucs look to carry the momentum with them Monday night when ETSU hosts in-state conference rival Belmont. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Strong start, balanced scoring carries Lady Bucs past Lipscomb, 95-64

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2011) - The Lady Bucs opened the game on a 22-4 run and six ETSU players scored in double figures as the Blue and Gold defeated Lipscomb, 95-64, Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs begin five-game homestand Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2011) - After playing 12 of their first 15 games away from Johnson City, the Lady Buccaneer basketball team is set to open a season-long five-game homestand Saturday afternoon when ETSU hosts Lipscomb. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Help the Bucs win Nike Campus Roar

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2011) - With basketball season in full swing, ETSU is asking for its fans to help bring in even more recognition to the ETSU basketball programs.


Ospreys outlast Lady Bucs, 65-62

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2011) - North Florida had been waiting since last March to face the Lady Bucs after ETSU got the better of them in the Atlantic Sun Championship.


ETSU, UNF set to clash in rematch of A-Sun Championship

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2011) - Last March, TaRonda Wiles (Danville, Va.) sent Lady Buccaneer fans into a frenzy when her running off-balance floater put ETSU in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season as the Blue and Gold defeated North Florida, 63-62, in the Atlantic Sun Championship.


Davis' will and determination lifts Lady Bucs past Jacksonville, 69-62

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2011) - Despite battling through nagging back and ankle pain, senior captain Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) was determined to walk out of Veterans Memorial Arena with a victory for her Lady Bucs on Saturday afternoon.


Lady Bucs gear up for River City road swing

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2011) - After enduring heavy amounts of snowfall over the last week, the ETSU women's basketball team is saying good-bye to the powder and hello to some sunshine as the Lady Bucs gear up for a trip to the River City beginning Saturday afternoon at Jacksonville. Tip is set for 1 p.m. inside Veterans Memorial Arena.


Mitchell continues to dominate, receives second straight A-Sun Newcomer of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 11, 2011) - Freshman Lady Buccaneer standout Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was a double-double machine this past week against a pair of conference opponents, and the Bluffton, Ga. native was honored with her dominating performances as she received her second straight Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Week award, announced the league office Tuesday afternoon.


Lady Bucs sneak by Stetson in overtime, 78-74

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2011) - Senior point guard Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) sent the game into overtime by sinking a pair of free throws with three seconds remaining in regulation and sophomore post Tosha Austin (Chattanooga, Tenn.) iced things up with two freebies of her own in the closing seconds of the extra frame...


Doubleheader hoops versus Stetson still on for tonight

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2010) - Despite the snowy conditions outside, the men's and women's basketball games scheduled for tonight inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center will be played as scheduled. The Lady Bucs will face Stetson at 4:45 p.m., while the men will host the Hatters beginning at 7 p.m.


Lady Bucs look to get back into win column Monday against Stetson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2011) - After letting a critical victory slip away from them Saturday afternoon against league-leading Florida Gulf Coast, the ETSU women's basketball team will look to get back into the win column Monday evening when the Lady Bucs host Stetson. Tip is slated for 4:45 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs let one slip away against Florida Gulf Coast

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2011) - The Lady Bucs had a golden opportunity to make a dent in the Atlantic Sun Conference race, but ETSU let that chance slip away Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs host league-leading Florida Gulf Coast Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2011) - Fresh off their Georgia sweep, the Lady Buccaneer basketball team looks to knock league-leading Florida Gulf Coast off its pedestal when ETSU hosts the Eagles Saturday afternoon. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs cap off Georgia sweep; down Kennesaw State 73-61

KENNESAW, Ga. (Jan. 5, 2011) - Four Lady Bucs scored in double figures as junior guard Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.) tied her career high with 21 points, and ETSU capped off the Georgia sweep with a 73-61 victory over Kennesaw State Wednesday evening inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Lady Bucs sweep A-Sun weekly honors

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2011) - Senior Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) and freshman Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) were key pieces in the Lady Bucs' two victories this past week, and on Tuesday afternoon the ETSU scholar-athletes were recognized for their efforts as they swept the Atlantic Sun Weekly honors. Davis was named Player of the Week and Mitchell was tabbed Newcomer of the Week.


Lady Bucs look to close road swing out strong Wednesday night at Kennesaw

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2011) - After dropping two of its first three games on this five-game road swing, the ETSU women's basketball team will look to close things out on a positive note when the Lady Bucs tangle with Kennesaw State Wednesday evening. Tip time is slated for 5 p.m. inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Davis, Mitchell and Pickwell guide Lady Bucs past Mercer, 83-68

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 3, 2011) - Great things came from Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) and Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.) Monday evening as the talented trio generated 76 percent of the Lady Buccaneer offense en route to guiding ETSU past Mercer, 83-68, inside the University Center.


Lady Bucs return to conference play Monday in Macon

MACON, Ga. (Jan. 2, 2011) - After closing out non-conference play last Wednesday in Charlottesville, Va., the ETSU women's basketball team turns its attention to Atlantic Sun Conference action beginning Monday evening when the Lady Bucs travel to Macon, Ga. to face the Mercer Bears. Tip is set for 5 p.m. inside the University Center.


Mitchell's double-double not enough to lift Lady Bucs past Virginia in Marriott Cavalier Classic Championship, 83-66

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Dec. 29, 2010) - Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) scored 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to lift the Lady Bucs past Virginia as the Cavaliers captured the Marriott Classic Championship with an 83-66 victory Wednesday night inside John Paul Jones Arena.


ETSU to face Virginia in Marriott Cavalier Classic Championship Wednesday night

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Dec. 28, 2010) - After defeating Holy Cross by 22 points (90-68) Tuesday evening, the ETSU women's basketball team will take on host Virginia in the championship of the Marriott Cavalier Classic Wednesday night. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside John Paul Jones Arena.


Strong shooting, balanced scoring lifts Lady Bucs past Holy Cross, 90-68

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Dec. 28, 2010) - Four Lady Bucs scored in double figures and ETSU shot a season-high 54-percent from the field as the Blue and Gold stormed past Holy Cross 90-68 Tuesday evening in the first game of the Marriott Cavalier Classic inside Virginia's John Paul Jones Arena.


Lady Bucs set face Holy Cross in opener of Marriott Cavalier Classic Tuesday afternoon

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Dec. 27, 2010) - After having a few days off to enjoy the holiday season, the ETSU women's basketball team returns to action as the Lady Bucs face Holy Cross in the opening game of the Marriott Cavalier Classic on Tuesday afternoon. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. inside John Paul Jones Arena, located on the University of Virginia's campus.


Tennessee's hot shooting leaves Lady Bucs feeling cold, 102-53

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2010) - Tennessee shot over 80-percent to start the first 13 minutes of the second half and the Lady Bucs had no answer for the strong surge, as the fifth-ranked Lady Vols stormed past ETSU 102-53 in front of 11,751 fans inside Thompson-Boling Arena Wednesday night.


ETSU, Tennessee square off Wednesday night in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2010) - Fresh off their 15-point win over Campbell, the ETSU women's basketball team is set to make the short trek down the interstate to square off with sixth-ranked Tennessee Wednesday evening inside Thompson-Boling Arena. Tip is slated for 7 p.m.


Lady Bucs end skid, can Campbell 76-61

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2010) - Senior Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) scored a game-high 21 points and junior guard Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.) made a career-high six three-pointers, and the ETSU women's basketball team snapped a five-game losing skid with a 76-61 victory over Campbell Monday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU/Campbell women's basketball game to air on-demand Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2010) - Due to technical difficulties, the ETSU women's basketball game against Campbell will not air live on A-Sun.TV, but it will be available on-demand following the conclusion of the contest Monday night.


Lady Bucs look to "Can the Camels" Monday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2010) - After having an 11-day break between games, the ETSU women's basketball team returns to action Monday night when the Lady Bucs host Campbell inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Lady Bucs look to "Can the Camels" Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2010) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Lady Buccaneer basketball team have joined arms with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee this holiday season to help feed the needy by collecting canned food items at selected home basketball games.


A-Sun Women's Basketball Attendance on the Rise

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 15, 2010) - Through 35 games into the 2010-11 women's basketball season, the Atlantic Sun Conference has already seen a dramatic increase in the attendance at their home contests after being one of two conferences to receive an NCAA Women's Basketball Grant designed to increase awareness, exposure and attendance in June of this year.


Pickwell pours in career-high 21, but Lady Bucs fall to No. 12 North Carolina, 87-47

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 8, 2010) - Junior Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.) gave the Tar Heels fits, scoring a career-high 21 points on 5-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc, but it wasn't enough to carry ETSU past 12th ranked North Carolina as the Lady Bucs fell 87-47 Wednesday night inside Carmichael Arena.


Mitchell named A-Sun Newcomer of the Week

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 7, 2010) - Freshman Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) has exploded onto the basketball scene for the Lady Bucs, and on Tuesday afternoon the Bluffton, Ga. native was recognized for her efforts as she was named Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Week.


ETSU women's hoops wrap up road swing Wednesday night in Chapel Hill

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 7, 2010) - The Lady Bucs' four-game road swing comes to an end Wednesday night when the ETSU women's basketball team travels to Chapel Hill for a showdown with the 14th ranked North Carolina Tar Heels. Tip is slated for 7 p.m. inside Carmichael Arena.


Spartans rally past Lady Bucs in A-Sun opener, 78-70

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 4, 2010) - Freshman Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) scored a career-high 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, but the Lady Bucs squandered a 14-point second half lead as USC Upstate rallied past ETSU, 78-70, in the Atlantic Sun Conference opener Saturday evening inside the G.B. Hodge Center.


Lady Bucs open A-Sun play Saturday at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Dec. 3, 2010) - Having a week off between games, the ETSU women's basketball team finally returns to the hardwood as the Lady Bucs open Atlantic Sun Conference play Saturday afternoon at USC Upstate. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. inside the newly renovated G.B. Hodge Center.


Belcher nets 17, but Lady Bucs fall in Murfreesboro, 87-71

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2010) - Middle Tennessee State made 12 three-pointers and scored 40 points off 30 ETSU turnovers, as the Blue Raiders handed the Lady Bucs their third straight defeat, 87-71, Friday night inside the Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs look to end two-game skid Friday night in Murfreesboro

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Nov. 24, 2010) - The ETSU women's basketball team continues its four-game road swing Friday night when the Lady Bucs travel to Murfreesboro and face in-state non-conference foe Middle Tennessee State. Tip is set for 8 p.m. inside the Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs fall to seventh-ranked Ohio State in Columbus, 80-47

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 22, 2010) - Senior Jantel Lavender recorded her 60th career double-double (18 points/11 rebounds) and the seventh-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes defeated ETSU, 80-47, Monday night inside Value City Arena.


Follow the Lady Bucs on the road via Twitter

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 21, 2010) - During the season fans can follow along with the ETSU women's basketball team when the Lady Bucs are on the road via Twitter. Starting Sunday afternoon as the Lady Bucs embark on a 6-plus hour road trip to Ohio State, updates will be provided on the ETSUAthletics Twitter page.


Lady Bucs begin four-game road swing Monday night at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Nov. 21, 2010) - The ETSU women's basketball team opens a four-game road swing Monday night as the Lady Bucs travel to seventh-ranked Ohio State. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside Value City Arena.


Second half struggles doom Lady Bucs against Appalachian State, 75-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2010) - Lacking the passion and heart it takes to win a basketball game, the ETSU women's basketball team saw its 12-game home winning streak come to an abrupt halt as Appalachian State completely outplayed the Lady Bucs in the second half, and the Mountaineers cruised to a 75-56 victory over the Blue and Gold Friday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs put 12-game home winning streak on the line Friday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2010) - Typically the number 13 is cursed with bad luck; however, the ETSU women's basketball team looks to reverse the curse as the Lady Bucs put their 12-game home winning streak on the line Friday night against old SoCon rival Appalachian State. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU women's basketball signs two during early period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2010) - Head ETSU women's basketball coach Karen Kemp and her staff announced Thursday that Cara Bowling (Elizabethon, Tenn.) and Brianna Bogard (Georgetown, Texas) have signed their national letter of intent to play for the Lady Bucs starting in the fall of 2011.


Lady Bucs look to Pack the House Friday night against Appalachian State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2010) - Off to their best start since the 1999-2000 season, the Lady Buccaneer basketball team looks to Pack the House Friday night when ETSU hosts Appalachian State to kick off homecoming weekend. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Lady Bucs ranked 16th in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2010) - After receiving votes in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Preseason Poll, the ETSU women's basketball team moved into the top 25 as the new rankings were released Tuesday evening. The Lady Bucs are ranked 16th.


Davis named A-Sun Player of the Week after putting up career numbers

MACON, Ga. (Nov. 16, 2010) - Senior captain Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) put up career numbers in wins against Chattanooga and Richmond over the weekend, and the Lady Buccaneer standout was recognized for her efforts by being tabbed Atlantic Sun Player of the Week, announced the league office Tuesday afternoon.


Lady Bucs wrap up community service effort with Upward Sports

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 15, 2010) - The ETSU women's basketball team took time off from practice and training Monday evening as the Lady Bucs helped assist with Upward Sports evaluations at Tri-Cities Baptist Church.


Lady Bucs extend home winning streak to 12, defeat Richmond 96-84

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2010) - Senior guard Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) scored a career-high 27 points and red-shirt senior post Latisha Belcher (Martinsville, Va.) recorded her eighth career double-double (19 points/11 rebounds) as the ETSU women's basketball team extended its home winning streak to 12 games after defeating Richmond, 96-84, Sunday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs face Richmond in home opener Sunday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2010) - Fresh off a 17-point win over Chattanooga Friday night, the Lady Bucs gear up for their home opener as the ETSU women's basketball team hosts Richmond Sunday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is slated for 1:30 p.m.


Strong second half effort lifts Lady Bucs past Chattanooga, 77-60

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2010) - The ETSU women's basketball team closed out the final 9 minutes, 41 seconds of the game on a 27-8 run, and the Lady Bucs cruised to a 77-60 victory over Chattanooga Friday night inside McKenzie Arena.


Lady Bucs open season in Chattanooga Friday night

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2010) - Following a month and a half of preseason team practices and two exhibition games, the ETSU women's basketball team is set to open the 2010-11 campaign Friday night when the Lady Bucs travel to Chattanooga. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside McKenzie Arena.


Lady Bucs down King in exhibition finale, 80-67

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2010) - Four Lady Bucs scored in double figures, including senior Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) netting a team-high 20 points, as the ETSU women's basketball team downed King, 80-67, Sunday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs host King in exhibition finale Sunday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2010) - The ETSU women's basketball team will look to finish its exhibition season out on a positive note when the Lady Bucs host King on Sunday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.


Lady Bucs suffer eye-opening loss in exhibition tilt to Tusculum, 59-51

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2010) - With the departure of two 1,000-point scorers from a year ago, the Lady Bucs are in deep need of finding some offensive production, and it showed Monday night in their 59-51 exhibition setback to preseason ranked Tusculum inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs take on Tusculum in exhibition opener Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2010) - The ETSU women's basketball team opens its exhibition season when the Lady Bucs take on Tusculum Monday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Bluenanza tips off 2010-11 basketball season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2010) - The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association hosted the third annual "Bluenanza" Thursday evening inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center, officially tipping off the 2010-11 men's and women's basketball season.


ETSU hoops set to host third annual "Bluenanza"

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2010) - For the third straight year, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association (BASA) are inviting Buccaneer fans to welcome the 2010-11 basketball season at the "Bluenanza" tipoff event presented by Johnson City Honda ...


CollegeInsider.com Establishes Women's Mid-Major Top 25 Poll

BOSTON, Mass. (Oct. 13, 2010) --- Over a decade after creating the Mid-Major Top 25 for division I men's basketball, CollegeInsider.com has joined forces with the Atlantic Sun Conference to establish the women's Mid-Major Top 25.


ETSU hoops meet the media

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2010) - On the day when the Atlantic Sun Conference released its preseason basketball polls, both the Bucs and Lady Bucs sat down to discuss the upcoming season with the media during a special roundtable luncheon Wednesday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs picked second in preseason polls; Davis lands all-conference honors

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 13, 2010) - The Atlantic Sun Conference released its 2010 preseason women's basketball polls Wednesday afternoon, and the ETSU women's basketball team were picked second by both the coaches and media. Meanwhile, senior point guard Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) was one of five unanimous selections to the preseason All-Atlantic Sun Team.


Lady Bucs open practice for 2010-11 season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2010) - The ETSU women's basketball team held its first official practice Monday night at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. The Lady Bucs begin their 2010-11 season on Nov. 12 at in-state rival Chattanooga.


ETSU hoops teams help out at MSHA Family Activity Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2010) - The ETSU men's and women's basketball team, along with other athletic department personnel, volunteered their time Saturday morning to help out at the Niswonger Children's Hospital's Family Activity Day. The event, which was held inside the ETSU/Mountain States Health Alliance Athletic Center, was sponsored by multiple organizations,


A-Sun Launches NCAA Grant-Dedicated Web Page

MACON, Ga. (Sept. 17, 2010) - The Atlantic Sun Conference launched a web page, www.atlanticsun.org/wbasketball/grant, dedicated to following the year-long women's basketball marketing and promotions grant the conference received from the NCAA.


NBA visit to tipoff with "Tales and Tailgate"

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2010) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, the International Storytelling Center and the Carnegie Hotel will host a special event called "Tales and Tailgate" prior to the NBA ...


Lady Bucs announce schedule change

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2010) - Head East Tennessee State University women's basketball coach Karen Kemp and her staff announced Tuesday afternoon that the Lady Bucs road game with Chattanooga has been changed.


ETSU women's basketball announces 2010-11 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2010) - Coming off its third straight NCAA Tournament appearance, head ETSU women's basketball coach Karen Kemp once again has the Blue & Gold in for another difficult journey as the Lady Bucs released their 2010-11 schedule Tuesday afternoon.


Gordon to miss 2010-11 basketball season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2010) - The official start of the basketball season doesn't begin until mid-October; however, the Lady Bucs received discouraging news Wednesday afternoon as senior point guard Tarita Gordon (Wichita, Kan.) learned she will miss the entire 2010-11 season after having surgery to repair her right knee.


ETSU Grant Team leads two days of sessions to tip off year-long initiative

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - One month after receiving one of 14 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Grants designed to increase awareness, exposure and attendance of women's basketball, the Atlantic Sun Conference and its 11 member institutions participated in a two-day seminar...


ETSU Women's Basketball Grant Team set to host two-day seminar

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 12, 2010) - After earning a share of the NCAA Women's Basketball Grant for the third straight year, the ETSU Grant Team is set to host a two-day seminar this Tuesday and Wednesday in the Humphreys Center, located on the second floor of the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center....