Vote for Mitchell! For A-Sun CRONS Achievement Award

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 13, 2012) – Sophomore ETSU women’s basketball standout Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) put together some of the most impressive numbers on the hardwood back in February, and now we are asking the Buccaneer faithful to vote for the Bluffton, Ga. native for the Atlantic Sun CRONS Achievement Award.


FGCU’s second-half surge eliminates Lady Bucs from A-Sun Championship, 79-63

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 29, 2012) – The third time wasn’t the charm for the ETSU women’s basketball team.


Pickwell placed on A-Sun All-Academic Team

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2012) – After putting in hard work both on the court and in the classroom, senior guard Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.) was recognized for her efforts as the Lady Buccaneer sharpshooter was placed on the Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team, which was released by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.


ETSU, FGCU meet again Wednesday in A-Sun Quarterfinal

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2012) – After meeting up just five days ago, the ETSU women's basketball team will face Florida Gulf Coast yet again when the No. 8 Lady Bucs and No. 1 Eagles kick off the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball Championship on Wednesday afternoon.


Mitchell receives Second Team All-Atlantic Sun honors

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 27, 2012) – With the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Basketball Championships set to get underway Wednesday afternoon, the conference office released their postseason awards on Monday, and sophomore guard/forward Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was named Second Team All-Atlantic Sun.


Mitchell’s monster week lands her A-Sun Player of the Week honor

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2012) – After putting up impressive numbers against A-Sun foes for over a month now, sophomore guard/forward Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) has finally landed Atlantic Sun Player of the Week honors, announced the league office on Sunday evening.


Mitchell’s 20/20 performance not enough to lift Lady Bucs past FGCU, 71-64

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team threw everything they had at Florida Gulf Coast, but it wasn’t enough to spoil the Eagles’ perfect conference season.


Lady Bucs set to host league-leading FGCU on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2012) – For Tarita Gordon (Wichita, Kan.), Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.), and Gwen Washington (Manassas, Va.) they want their Senior Day memory to be a winning one.


Strong second half lifts Lady Bucs past Stetson, 74-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2012) – The bank was open after hours for red-shirt senior guard Tarita Gordon (Wichita, Kan.) and the Lady Bucs on Thursday.


Lady Bucs look to bounce back at home on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2012) – Coming off a heartbreaking loss at Belmont last Saturday night, the ETSU women’s basketball team will look to bounce back into the win column when the Lady Bucs return home to take on Stetson in an A-Sun doubleheader on Thursday. Tip of the women’s game is set for 4:45 p.m., while the men follow at 7 p.m. inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Carroll’s three carries Belmont past ETSU, 49-44

NASHVILLE (Feb. 18, 2012) – Despite leading for over 36 minutes of the game, the ETSU women’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a second half meltdown, as freshman guard Katie Carroll buried a three in the corner with 16.4 seconds remaining to carry Belmont past the Lady Bucs, 49-44, on Saturday night inside the Curb Event Center.


Lady Bucs look to cap off Music City sweep Saturday at Belmont

NASHVILLE (Feb. 17, 2012) – Coming off its best defensive effort of the season, the ETSU women’s basketball team looks to cap off the Music City sweep when the Lady Bucs travel to Belmont on Saturday evening. Tip is set for 6 p.m. (ET) inside the Curb Event Center.


Strong defensive effort lifts Lady Bucs past Lipscomb, 59-39

NASHVILLE (Feb. 16, 2012) – On a night when things weren’t exactly clicking offensively, the Lady Bucs stepped up on the defensive end of the floor to pull out a 59-39 victory over Lipscomb on Thursday inside Allen Arena.


Lady Bucs looking to find a spark in Music City

NASHVILLE (Feb. 15, 2012) – With four regular season games remaining, the ETSU women's basketball team is looking for a spark to help end its three-game losing skid.


Little things haunt Lady Bucs in overtime loss to UNF, 74-69

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2012) – When the ETSU women’s basketball team reflects on its game against North Florida, the Lady Bucs will be haunted by the little things they couldn’t overcome following the 74-69 overtime loss to the Ospreys on Saturday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs set to “Play 4 Kay” Saturday afternoon versus UNF

javascript:void(0);JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team hosts its annual breast cancer awareness game on Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs host North Florida inside the MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m.


ETSU announce “Play 4 Kay” promotions

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2012) – When the Lady Bucs take the hardwood on Saturday afternoon against North Florida, Blue and Gold won’t be the theme for the day. Instead, it will be “Pink.”


Four score in double figures, but Lady Bucs fall to Jacksonville, 88-82

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2012) – Four Lady Buccaneer players scored in double figures, but it wasn’t enough to carry the ETSU women’s basketball team past Jacksonville as the Dolphins hung on for an 88-82 win on Thursday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs kick off two-game home swing Thursday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2012) – Coming off a three-game road swing, the ETSU women’s basketball team opens a brief two-game home stand on Thursday night when the Lady Bucs host Jacksonville in Atlantic Sun Conference play. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Sloppy second half dismantles Lady Bucs in Kennesaw, 78-68

KENNESAW, Ga. (Feb. 4, 2012) – After leading by as many as 15 points in the first half and by eight at the break, the ETSU women’s basketball team went ice cold in the second half and Kennesaw State rallied past the Lady Bucs, 78-68, on Saturday afternoon inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Lady Bucs look to finish road swing off on a positive note Saturday at Kennesaw

KENNESAW, Ga. (Feb. 3, 2012) – Coming off their first road win of the season, the ETSU women’s basketball team will look to end its three-game road swing on a positive note Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs take on Kennesaw State. Tip is set for noon inside the KSU Convocation Center.


Mitchell pours in a career-high 30 points as Lady Bucs cruise past Mercer, 75-59

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 2, 2012) – Sophomore Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) is in a zone and the Lady Bucs hope she doesn’t get out of it.


Lady Bucs head to Georgia for a pair of A-Sun games

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 1, 2012) – Should the ETSU women’s basketball team want to return to Macon at the end of February for the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament, a win over Mercer on Thursday night would help steer the Lady Bucs in the right direction.


Lady Bucs land 6-foot-3 Charlotte transfer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2012) – The Lady Buccaneer women’s basketball team received a late gift after returning back from the holiday break as head coach Karen Kemp announced Tiana Burley (Camilla, Ga.) has transferred to ETSU.


Mitchell’s dominating effort not enough to lift Lady Bucs past USC Upstate, 74-68

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 28, 2012) – Sophomore Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) put together one dominating performance, but it was overshadowed as USC Upstate rallied past the Lady Bucs, 74-68, on Saturday evening inside the G.B. Hodge Center.


Lady Bucs begin three-game road swing Saturday at USC Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 27, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team begins a three-game road swing on Saturday evening when the Lady Bucs travel to the G.B. Hodge Center to face USC Upstate. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m.


Lady Bucs say “Thanks” for support Tuesday night against LSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2012) – After the second largest crowd in ETSU women’s basketball history nearly saw the Lady Bucs upset Southeastern Conference foe LSU, head coach Karen Kemp, her staff, and players want to send out a big “Thank You” for all the fan support inside the MSHA Athletic Center on Tuesday night.


Lady Bucs put scare into Tigers, but LSU hangs on in overtime, 71-68

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2012) – For 45 minutes, the East Tennessee State women’s basketball team stood toe to toe with LSU. It just wasn’t enough.


Bowling puts up career numbers; tabbed A-Sun Newcomer of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2012)Cara Bowling (Elizabethton, Tenn.) put up career numbers this past week and the Lady Buccaneer freshman guard/forward was recognized for the hard work as she was tabbed Atlantic Sun Newcomer of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.


Lady Bucs set to “Pack the House” Tuesday against LSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2012) – For the second time in the last four seasons the ETSU women’s basketball team will bring a Southeastern Conference foe into the Dome. On Tuesday night, the Lady Bucs look to “Pack the House” as the Blue and Gold take on LSU at 7 p.m. inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU announces upcoming promotions for LSU game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2012) – The ETSU Department of the Intercollegiate Athletics announced upcoming promotions for the Lady Bucs/LSU game, which will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs have fun in wire-to-wire win over Lipscomb, 89-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team took time away from the hardwood on Friday to have a coming to heart meeting, and the refocusing paid off on Saturday against Lipscomb.


Lady Bucs return to action Saturday against Lipscomb

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team returns to action Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs host Lipscomb inside the MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m.


ETSU rally falls short as Belmont holds on for 88-75 win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2012) – After cutting a 17-point deficit down to two with five minutes left to play, the ETSU women’s basketball team couldn’t get over the hump as Belmont outscored the Lady Bucs 25-14 down the stretch to hold on for an 88-75 victory over the Blue and Gold on Thursday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs gunning for fourth straight home win Thursday night against Belmont

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will be gunning for its fourth straight home win on Thursday night when the Lady Bucs host Belmont inside the MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Lady Bucs left winless in River City after falling at Jacksonville, 70-44

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2012) – After playing stellar team basketball and finding the energy needed to go on a winning streak last week at home, the ETSU women’s basketball team completely lost everything on Saturday afternoon...


Women’s hoops look to bounce back Saturday at Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2012) – Coming off a heartbreaking loss at North Florida on Thursday night, the ETSU women’s basketball team looks to bounce back into the win column on Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs face Jacksonville. Tip is set for 1 p.m. inside Veterans Memorial Arena.


Lady Bucs let one slip away at UNF, 70-67

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team looked to be in the driver’s seat by holding a 12-point lead with less than six minutes to play, but the Lady Bucs were outscored 18-3 down the stretch and North Florida rallied back to capture a 70-67 win on Thursday night inside UNF Arena.


Lady Bucs travel to River City for two critical conference games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2012) – Coming off a strong homestand, the ETSU women’s basketball takes the road for the first time in 2012 as the Lady Bucs head to the River City to face a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference foes. ETSU takes on North Florida Thursday night at 7 p.m., while the Blue and Gold wrap up the road swing Saturday afternoon at Jacksonville.


Lady Bucs take down short-handed Kennesaw State, 77-61

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2012) – With a short-handed Kennesaw State team lingering around midway through the second half, the ETSU women’s basketball team needed someone to step up and take over.


Lady Bucs set to clash with Kennesaw State Monday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2012) – The ETSU women’s basketball team will look to cap off its season-long five-game homestand on a positive note when the Lady Bucs host Kennesaw State on Monday afternoon. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Stifling defense, team play leads Lady Bucs to convincing win over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2012) – After a bumpy start to the season, the ETSU women’s basketball team seems to be turning the page following a convincing 72-46 win over Mercer on Saturday afternoon inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs look to “Book the Bears” on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 6, 2012) – After starting the new calendar year with a three-point win over USC Upstate on Wednesday, the ETSU women’s basketball team will look to string together consecutive wins for the first time this season when the Lady Bucs host Mercer on Saturday afternoon.


Three Lady Bucs score in double figures as ETSU defeats USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2012) – In the past, the ETSU women’s basketball team had an easy time defeating USC Upstate in Johnson City, but it was anything but that on Wednesday night.


Lady Bucs back in action Wednesday evening against USC Upstate

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2012) – After nearly a two-week lay-off, the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to the hardwood as the Lady Bucs host Atlantic Sun Conference foe USC Upstate on Wednesday evening. Tip is set for 4:45 p.m. inside MSHA Athletic Center.


Rally falls short for Lady Bucs against Chattanooga, 88-80

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 22, 2011) – Despite their best efforts, the East Tennessee State women’s basketball team couldn’t keep it going Thursday night.


ETSU announce time changes for Kennesaw State basketball doubleheader

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2011) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Atlantic Sun Conference announced time changes to the men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader versus Kennesaw State on Monday, Jan. 9.


ETSU, Chattanooga renew longtime rivalry Thursday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 21, 2011) – If the Lady Bucs want to string together two consecutive wins for the first time this season, ETSU will have to go through a familiar foe to do so.


Lady Bucs end skid with 68-57 win over Morehead State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2011) – Winning used to come so naturally for the East Tennessee State women's basketball team that a mid-December non-conference victory over Morehead State would hardly be cause for joy.


Lady Bucs return home Tuesday night to face Morehead State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2011) – After traveling over 4,300 miles on its season-long five-game road swing, the ETSU women’s basketball team finally returns home as the Lady Bucs host Morehead State on Tuesday night. Tip is set for 7 p.m. inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU, Second Harvest Food Bank announce special holiday promotion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2011) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee are teaming up to help those in need this holiday season.


Lady Bucs fight, but fall to No. 18 North Carolina, 93-77

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 11, 2011) – The ETSU women’s basketball team gave 18th-ranked North Carolina all they could handle; however, the Tar Heels used an 18-2 run midway through the second half to pull away and capture a 93-77 victory in front of 1,978 fans inside Carmichael Arena on Sunday afternoon.


Lady Bucs wrap up road swing at No. 18 UNC Sunday afternoon

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 10, 2011) – The ETSU women’s basketball team wraps up its season-long five-game road swing on Sunday afternoon when the Lady Bucs travel to take on No. 18 North Carolina. Tip time is set for 2 p.m. inside Carmichael Arena.


Lady Bucs let one slip away in Springfield, 81-70

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2011) – The ETSU women’s basketball team had the Missouri Valley Conference preseason favorite on the ropes, but the Lady Bucs let one slip away inside JQH Arena Tuesday night.


On the Road Again: Lady Bucs head to Missouri State on Tuesday

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Dec. 5, 2011) – Fresh off their conference-opening road swing in Florida, the Lady Bucs return to non-conference play for the remainder of the month, beginning Tuesday night when the ETSU women’s basketball team travels northwest to face Missouri Valley Conference foe Missouri State.


Jacobson and Jackson lift FGCU past Lady Bucs, 88-60

FORT MEYERS, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2011) – Kelsey Jacobson netted eight of FGCU’s 16 three-pointers to finish with a game-high 24 points, while Nicoya Jackson added 20 points and eight rebounds off the bench, as the Eagles went on to defeat the Lady Bucs, 88-60, in front of 2,574 fans Saturday night inside Alico Arena.


Lady Bucs face league-leading FGCU Saturday night

FT. MEYERS, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2011) – Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Stetson in the conference opener on Thursday afternoon, the ETSU women’s basketball team continues its stint in the Sunshine state when the Lady Bucs take on league-leading Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday night. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Alico Arena.


A-Sun/ETSU basketball to be showcased on ESPN3

MACON, Ga. (Dec. 1, 2011) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams will combine to appear four times throughout the 2011-12 season on ESPN’s signature multi-screen sports network, ESPN3, as announced by the A-Sun office on Wednesday.


Second half run falls short for Lady Bucs at Stetson, 68-60

DeLAND, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2011) – One streak had to end and another had to continue for the Lady Bucs in their Atlantic Sun Conference opener on Thursday.


Lady Bucs put winning streak on the line Thursday at Stetson

DELAND, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2011) – One streak will end and another will continue on Thursday morning when the ETSU women’s basketball team faces defending Atlantic Sun Tournament champion, Stetson, in its conference opener.


Changes unable to snap streak, Lady Bucs fall at Richmond, 66-39

RICHMOND, Va. (Nov. 28, 2011) – Not even changes to the Lady Buccaneer lineup could snap their losing streak on Monday night in Richmond.


ETSU women’s hoops begin five-game road swing Monday night in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (Nov. 27, 2011) – The ETSU women’s basketball team begins a season-long five-game road swing on Monday night when the Lady Bucs travel to take on the Richmond Spiders inside the Robins Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Lady Bucs fall at home to MTSU, 78-63

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2011) – Middle Tennessee State’s size, athleticism, and press defense was too much for the Lady Bucs to overcome on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs host MTSU on Saturday afternoon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2011) – After playing its last three games away from Johnson City, the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to the MSHA Athletic Center on Saturday afternoon when the Lady Bucs host Middle Tennessee State. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m.


Pickwell scores 23 but Lady Bucs fall at Appalachian State, 89-65

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 21, 2011) – On a night when Appalachian State unveiled its 2010-11 Southern Conference regular season championship banner, the Mountaineers weren’t going to let Natalie Pickwell (Kingsport, Tenn.) and the Lady Bucs ruin their home opener.


Lady Bucs head to Boone Monday night for non-conference battle

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2011) – Fresh off their 2,454 mile roundtrip excursion to Lake Charles, La., the Lady Bucs will hit the road once again as the ETSU women’s basketball team travels to Boone for a non-conference battle with former SoCon rival Appalachian State on Monday night. Tip is set for 6 p.m. inside the Holmes Convocation Center.


Roeder’s career night leads Manhattan past Lady Bucs, 86-53

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Nov. 19, 2011) – Manhattan’s Monica Roeder entered Saturday’s game with four three-pointers on the season. She now has 12.


Turnovers, cold shooting doom Lady Bucs in Lake Charles, 59-47

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Nov. 18, 2011) – UAB’s stingy defense forced the Lady Bucs into 28 turnovers and held the Blue and Gold below 30 percent shooting, as the Blazers battled their way to a 59-47 victory Friday night in the Preseason WNIT inside McNeese State’s Burton Coliseum.


ETSU set to take on UAB in Louisiana

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Nov. 17, 2011) – A week after opening up its season against Tennessee Tech, the ETSU women’s basketball team will finally return to the hardwood when the Lady Bucs take on UAB Friday evening in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.


Lady Bucs land three during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2011) – East Tennessee State University head women’s basketball coach Karen Kemp and her staff announced Wednesday afternoon that Imani Martinez (Annandale, N.J.), Jasmine Kemp (Stone Mountain, Ga.), and Brianna McQueen (Jonesboro, Ga.) have signed their National Letter of Intent to play for the Lady Bucs, starting in the 2012-13 season.


Lady Bucs head to McNeese State for WNIT consolation games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2011) – After suffering an 87-76 setback to Tennessee Tech in the first round of the Preseason WNIT on Friday night, the ETSU women’s basketball team will now hit the road to play its final two games of the tournament, beginning Friday, Nov. 18.


Second half run falls short for Lady Bucs against Tennessee Tech, 87-76

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2011) – It was a simple matter of hot and cold.


Beef O Brady’s tailgate to kick off Friday night Trifecta

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2011) – Beef O Brady’s is kicking off Friday night’s Trifecta of ETSU athletic events with a free pregame tailgate, starting at 5:45 p.m. at the north end parking lot of Summers-Taylor Stadium.


Lady Bucs host Tennessee Tech in Preseason WNIT on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2011) – After picking up a pair of exhibition wins over Carson-Newman and King, the ETSU women’s basketball team will now turn the page and open the regular season as the Lady Bucs host Tennessee Tech in the first round of the Preseason WNIT on Friday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


Three Lady Bucs score in double figures as ETSU silence Tornado, 65-47

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2011) – Sophomore Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was one of three Lady Buccaneer players to score in double figures as her team-high 18 points led the ETSU women’s basketball team to a 65-47 victory over King on Monday night inside the MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU women’s basketball wraps up preseason play Monday night

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2011) – Coming off a 12-point win over Carson-Newman in its preseason opener last Thursday, the ETSU women’s basketball team will close out the exhibition season on Monday night as the Lady Bucs host King College. Tip is slated for 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs escape with 62-49 win over Carson-Newman in exhibition opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2011) – Exhibition games are meant to shake the rust off after a long off-season and it showed Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs host Carson-Newman in exhibition opener Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2011) – After opening preseason practice a month ago, the ETSU women’s basketball team will finally break camp as the Lady Bucs host Carson-Newman in their exhibition opener on Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m.


ETSU Basketball Kicks off Season with Bluenanza Event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2011) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics kicked off its 2011-12 men’s and women’s basketball season by hosting the fourth annual Bluenanza Tipoff Celebration event on Thursday night inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Meet the Media

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2011) – With the basketball season right around the corner, both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams met the media on Tuesday afternoon during media day activities held inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs add road game with Missouri State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2011) – East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Karen Kemp announced Monday the Lady Bucs have added another road game to the 2011-12 Lady Buccaneer schedule.


ETSU hoops set to host fourth annual “Bluenanza”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2011) – For the fourth straight year, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Buccaneer Athletic Scholarship Association (BASA) are inviting Buccaneer fans to welcome the 2011-12 basketball season at the “Bluenanza” tipoff event presented by Johnson City Honda on Thursday, Oct. 20 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Lady Bucs Picked Second by Media, Third in Coaches Poll

MACON, Ga. (Oct. 11, 2011) – The Atlantic Sun Conference released its preseason women’s basketball selections on Tuesday afternoon, and the Lady Bucs were picked to finish second by the media and third by the coaches. In addition, sophomore Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) was named to the Preseason All-Atlantic Sun Team.


Lady Bucs Begin Official Practice for 2011-12 Season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2011) – The ETSU women’s basketball team started preparing for the 2011-12 season, as the Lady Bucs began official team practice on Sunday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


ETSU basketball season tickets on sale now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2011) - The ETSU Athletic Ticket Office announced Tuesday that fans can now call to purchase season tickets for the upcoming 2011-12 men’s and women’s basketball campaigns. In addition, fans who still need to renew their tickets from last season should contact the ticket office as soon as possible to renew both their tickets and BASA membership.


Lady Bucs announce schedule change

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2011) – An old Southern Conference rivalry will continue this upcoming season as ETSU women’s basketball head coach Karen Kemp announced Monday afternoon the Lady Bucs will travel to Boone, N.C. for a non-conference game with Appalachian State on Monday, Nov. 21.


Men’s and Women’s Basketball Helps Out at MSHA Family Day Event

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2011) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams, along with other athletic department personnel, volunteered their time Saturday morning to help out at the Niswonger Children’s Hospital’s Family Activity Day.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lady Bucs Preseason Conditioning Workouts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2011) – The start of the women’s basketball season is right around the corner, so ETSUBucs.com will take you through preseason workouts with the Lady Bucs.


Lady Bucs Release 2011-12 Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2011) – Sixteen home games, including contests with SEC power LSU, Tennessee Tech, MTSU, Morehead State, and Chattanooga, and road trips to North Carolina and Richmond are all on tap for the Lady Bucs this upcoming season...


BACK IN BLUE AND GOLD: Wilhoit named assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2011) - Head East Tennessee State University women's basketball coach Karen Kemp turned to a familiar face for her new assistant coach as she announced Thursday afternoon former Lady Buccaneer standout Brooke Wilhoit will join her staff.


Coach Kemp reflects on NCAA Mock Selection exercise

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 21, 2011) - Twice a year the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament selection committee invites coaches, conference administrators, and members from the WBCA to participate in a "Mock Selection."