Excellence Realized: Looking back on a year to remember

ETSU athletics enjoyed a banner year of success over the last 365 days. Take a look back at this memorable year in "Excellence Realized," a story told though Adobe Spark.


Fifty Buccaneer student-athletes earn SoCon All-Academic honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 26, 2017) – ETSU had 50 student-athletes earn academic honors for the spring semester as the Southern Conference announced its all-academic awards on Monday.


Ezell to throw out ceremonial first pitch at Elizabethton Twins' season opener Thursday night

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (June 21, 2017) -- East Tennessee State University women's basketball head coach Brittney Ezell will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Elizabethton Twins' season opener on Thursday night at Joe O'Brien Field.


ETSU men earn second-straight Commissioner’s Cup

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 30, 2017) – With the completion of the spring seasons of league competition, the ETSU men’s programs were awarded its second-straight Southern Conference Commissioner’s Cup, which is the all-sport trophy that is presented to the conference’s best all-around men’s program.


Ezell announces signing of transfer Micah Scheetz

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2017) – On Wednesday ETSU Women’s Basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced the signing of UAB transfer Micah Scheetz (Knoxville, Tenn.) to the Buccaneer roster.


ETSU Athletics announces “Legacy Day” planned for April 11th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – On Tuesday, April 11th, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will launch a special day of giving in support of Buccaneer student-athletes.


“Big Buccaneer Bash” Auction set for Saturday, April 8th

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 4, 2017) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host its annual “BIG Buccaneer Bash” Excellence Fund Auction in support of the program’s student-athletes this Saturday evening, April 8th at the ETSU/Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center.


ETSU athletics announces “Embrace Excellence Initiatives”

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2017) – During a gathering inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center Thursday afternoon, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics unveiled innovative fund-raising initiatives aimed at improving facilities and developing new resources that will provide opportunities for student-athletes throughout the Buccaneers program.


Tarter scores career-high 39; Bucs fall to Samford, 67-64

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 2, 2017) – Junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) proved why she was a unanimous First Team All-Southern Conference selection on Thursday night as she scored a career-high 39 points as the ETSU Women’s Basketball team fell to Samford, 67-64 in the SoCon Tournament Quarterfinals.


ETSU begins SoCon Tournament Thursday vs. Samford

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 1, 2017) – The quest for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament begins for the ETSU Women’s Basketball team on Thursday as the Buccaneers head to the 2017 Southern Conference Tournament as the No.3 seed and will square off with No.6 seed Samford on March 2 at 6:15 p.m. inside the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C.


Bridges, Dean, Tarter garner All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (February 28, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its postseason awards on Tuesday with junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.), senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and sophomore Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) of ETSU Women’s Basketball earning all-conference recognition.


SoCon Women’s Tourney: What ETSU Fans Need to Know

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 27, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team heads to the 2017 Southern Conference Tournament in Asheville, N.C. at the U.S. Cellular Center with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.


Bucs pull away late for 75-66 victory over Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 25, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team notched its 16th win of the season on Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneer pulled away late to defeat Furman, 75-66 inside Brooks Gym.


ETSU set to celebrate Senior Day Saturday vs. Furman

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 24, 2017) – In the final game of the regular season the ETSU Women’s Basketball team will host the Furman Paladins on Saturday, Feb.25 at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs fall in nail-biter to Wofford, 54-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 23, 2017) – While sophomore Sadasia Tipps (Hickory, N.C.) recorded a career-high 17 rebounds, the ETSU women’s basketball team fell in a nail-biter to Wofford, 54-52 on Thursday night inside Brooks Gym.


ETSU begins final homestand Thursday vs. Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 22, 2017) – Two home games remain on the regular season schedule for the ETSU Women’s Basketball team as the Buccaneers begin the final weekend of the regular season by hosting Wofford on Thursday, Feb.23 at 7:00 p.m.


Women’s Basketball falters on the road at UNCG, 73-62

GREENSBORO, N.C. (February 18, 2017) – Despite a furious comeback in the final minute of the game as the Buccaneers scored 11 of the final 16 points, the ETSU Women’s Basketball team fell at UNCG, 73-62 on Saturday afternoon inside Fleming Gymnasium.


ETSU concludes SoCon road play Saturday at UNCG

GREENSBORO, N.C. (February 17, 2017) – It will be a battle of two 15-win teams on Saturday afternoon in Greensboro, N.C. as the ETSU Women’s Basketball team takes on UNCG inside Fleming Gymnasium. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m.


Bucs cruise past Western Carolina, 72-55

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (February 16, 2017) – Behind a balanced team effort on Thursday night the ETSU Women’s Basketball team cruised to a 72-55 victory over Western Carolina to improve their overall record to 15-11 and 7-4 in Southern Conference play.


ETSU begins final road weekend at Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 15, 2017) – With the Southern Conference Tournament less than a month away the ETSU Women’s Basketball embarks on their final road weekend of the season beginning on Thursday night in Cullowhee, N.C. against Western Carolina.


Slow start to second half costs ETSU in 70-62 loss to UTC

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 10, 2017) – Scoring just eight points in the third quarter proved to be costly for the ETSU Women’s Basketball team as they fell to in-state foe Chattanooga, 70-62 on Friday night inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs prepare for "GOLD OUT" Friday vs. Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 9, 2017) – In the third game of a three-game homestand the ETSU Women’s Basketball is set to host defending Southern Conference champion and longtime foe Chattanooga on Friday, Feb.10 at 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women’s Hoops to have “Gold Out” Friday vs. Chattanooga

On Friday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m., the ETSU Women’s Basketball team hosts longtime rival Chattanooga inside Brooks Gym.


ETSU drops 71-56 decision to Mercer on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 4, 2017) – After a slow start the ETSU Women’s Basketball team was unable to mount a comeback as the Buccaneers dropped their first Southern Conference home game, 71-56 to Mercer on Saturday afternoon.


Bucs to play Mercer in annual Play4Kay game Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 3, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team will play their annual Play4Kay game on Saturday, Feb.4 inside Brooks Gym against the Mercer Bears. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.


Five in a Row! Bucs hold on for 61-56 win over Samford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 2, 2017) – In front of a raucous Education Day crowd of 1,722 the ETSU Women’s Basketball team got double-doubles from junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) and sophomore Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) as the Bucs held on for a 61-56 victory over Samford on Thursday.


Women’s Basketball welcomes Samford Thursday for Education Day

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (February 1, 2017) – With a special tip-off time of 11:00 a.m. for ETSU’s annual Education Day, the ETSU Women’s Basketball team welcomes Samford to Brooks Gym on Thursday, Feb.2.


Tarter garners SoCon Player of the Week honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 31, 2017) – For an ETSU record fifth time this season junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) has been named Southern Conference Player of the Week for the week of Jan.24 – 31, as announced by the league office on Tuesday.


ETSU rallies from 20 points down to defeat Wofford, 77-69

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 28, 2017) – In one of the largest comebacks in ETSU Women’s Basketball history the Buccaneers rallied from 20 points down to defeat Wofford, 77-69 on Saturday afternoon inside Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Women’s Hoops looks to continue winning ways Saturday at Wofford

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 27, 2017) – Winners of three straight and six of their last eight the ETSU Women’s Basketball team looks to continue its winning ways on Saturday as they take on Wofford at 2:00 p.m. in Benjamin Johnson Arena.


Backcourt Duo guides Bucs past Furman, 74-64

GREENVILLE, S.C. (January 26, 2017) – The backcourt duo of senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) combined for 60 points as the ETSU Women’s Basketball team won their third straight contest with a 74-64 victory over Furman on Thursday night.


ETSU begins weekend road trip Thursday at Furman

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 25, 2017) – In a rematch of last year’s Southern Conference Tournament Quarterfinals the ETSU Women’s Basketball team travels to Greenville, S.C. to take on Furman Thursday night inside Timmons Arena.


Shamauria Bridges named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 24, 2017) – The Southern Conference on Tuesday announced that senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) has been named SoCon Player of the Week for the week of Jan.17-23.


Marosites, Bridges, Tarter lead the way as Bucs tame Catamounts, 76-57

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 21, 2017) - Fourteen Buccaneers hit the court, a stellar performance by a freshman, a double-double and a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since 2010 highlighted ETSU Women’s Basketball’s 76-57 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs continue SoCon play Saturday vs. Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 20, 2017) – Winning four of its last six games the ETSU Women’s Basketball team continues Southern Conference play on Saturday, Jan.20 versus Western Carolina at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Fourth Quarter Surge Lifts ETSU past UNCG, 60-52

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 19, 2017) – With a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter the ETSU Women’s Basketball team embarked on a 10-3 run the final six minutes to surge past UNCG, 60-52 inside Brooks Gym on Thursday night.


Bucs return home to square off with UNCG Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 18, 2017) – After a three-week hiatus the ETSU Women’s Basketball team returns home for their Southern Conference home opener against UNCG on Thursday, Jan.19 at 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Women’s Basketball Falls at Chattanooga, 60-45

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (January 14, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team fell to the defending Southern Conference champion Chattanooga, 60-45 on Saturday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena.


ETSU ends road swing at Chattanooga on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 13, 2017) – In the third and final game of a three-game road trip to begin Southern Conference play, the ETSU women’s basketball team heads to in-state rival Chattanooga on Saturday, Jan.14. Tip-off inside McKenzie Arena is set for 2:00 p.m.


Tianna Tarter’s All-American Profile

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (January 13, 2017) – It has been a historic season already for ETSU Women’s Basketball junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.). Tarter has proven to be one of the best players not only in the SoCon but in the entire country as well. The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics on Friday created a page for fans to check on Tarter’s rankings as she looks to earn All-American Status.


Stellar Free-Throw Shooting lifts Bucs past Samford, 69-57

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 8, 2017) – Behind stellar shooting from the free-throw line the ETSU Women’s Basketball team earned their first Southern Conference victory of the season on Sunday with a 69-57 win over Samford.


Women’s Basketball at Samford Postponed to Sunday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan.7, 2017) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball game against Samford has been postponed to Sunday, January 8 at 1:00 p.m. due to inclement weathe


Women’s Hoops Travels to face Samford on Saturday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 6, 2017) – Looking to rebound from their Southern Conference opening defeat the ETSU women’s basketball team heads to Birmingham, Ala. for a match-up with Samford on Saturday, Jan.7 at 3:00 p.m. inside the Pete Hannah Center.


ETSU drops contest at league-leading Mercer, 72-55

MACON, Ga. (January 5, 2017) – On Thursday night inside Hawkins Arena, the ETSU women’s basketball team was unable to overcome a cold shooting fourth quarter as the Buccaneers fell in their Southern Conference opener to league-leading Mercer, 72-55.


Tarter named December SoCon Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan.5, 2017) – Junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) received her sixth Southern Conference accolade this season, coming in the form of being named December’s SoCon Player of the Month as selected by the league office on Thursday.


Bucs head to Mercer for SoCon Opener Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2017) – The ETSU women’s basketball team begins Southern Conference play on Thursday as the Buccaneers take on league-leader Mercer at 5:00 p.m. in Macon, Ga. It’s the first of three straight road games to begin SoCon play for the Bucs.


Tianna Tarter named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 3, 2017) – As the new year begins the accolades continue to come in for junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.), who on Tuesday was named Southern Conference Player of the Week for the weeks of Dec.20 – Jan.2 as announced by the league offices.


Women’s Basketball downs Old Dominion, 70-60

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 28, 2016) – East Tennessee State and Old Dominion each garner two of the top ten scorers in the country and on Wednesday junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) had the upper hand scoring 24 points along with seven rebounds and seven assists en route to a 70-60 victory for the Bucs over Old Dominion.


ETSU ends non-conference play Wednesday vs. Old Dominion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 27, 2016) – After grinding through one of the most daunting non-conference schedules in program history, the ETSU women’s basketball ends non-conference play on Wednesday, December 28 at home versus Old Dominion. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym


Bridges sets career record as ETSU defeats Coppin State, 70-58

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (December 20, 2016) – In front of family and friends in her home state of Florida, senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) became ETSU Women’s Basketball’s career leader in three-pointers made as the Buccaneers defeated Coppin State, 70-58 Tuesday afternoon at the Miami Holiday Tournament.


Bucs second half surge not enough in 61-48 loss to Maine

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (December 19, 2016) – On day one of the Miami Holiday Tournament, the ETSU women’s basketball team scored a season-low 48 points en route to a 61-48 defeat versus Maine on Monday afternoon inside the Watsco Center.


ETSU begins play Monday at Miami Holiday Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 18, 2016) – The ETSU women’s basketball team heads to the Sunshine State over the holiday break to take part in the Miami Holiday Tournament, Dec.19-20. The Buccaneers will square off with Maine on Monday, Dec.19 at 3:00 p.m. inside the Watsco Center on the campus of the University of Miami.


Tarter joins 1,000-point club; ETSU suffers 79-51 loss to Elon

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 17, 2016) – Junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) added another milestone to her incredible 2016-17 season as she became the 23rd member of the ETSU Women’s Basketball 1,000-point club on Saturday afternoon as the Buccaneers suffered a 79-51 setback versus Elon inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs set for match-up with Elon Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 16, 2016) – Enjoying nearly a week off the ETSU women’s basketball team is back in action as the Buccaneers match-up with Elon on Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Tarter named SoCon POTW for third week in a row

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (December 13, 2016) – Junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) on Tuesday as announced by the league office became just the fourth player since 1988 to be named Southern Conference Player of the Week three consecutive weeks.


ETSU soars past Tennessee Tech, 82-76

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (December 11, 2016) - Senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.), junior Micah Norris (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) and sophomore Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) each score in double figures as the ETSU women’s basketball team soared past Tennessee Tech, 82-76 on Sunday afternoon inside the Hooper Eblen Center.


Women’s Hoops set to clash with Tennessee Tech Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 10, 2016) - Playing in their fourth game in 11 days the ETSU women’s basketball team travels to Cookeville, Tenn. for an in-state showdown with Tennessee Tech on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. (ET)


Tarter has career-night as Bucs fall to Vanderbilt, 80-72

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 8, 2016) - With a little over 1,000 fans packing Brooks Gym on Thursday night junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) put on a historic performance scoring a career-high 35 points on 15-of-29 shooting from the field as ETSU women’s basketball fell to Vanderbilt, 80-72.


ETSU hosts Vanderbilt Thursday for first time since 2008

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 7, 2016) - The second SEC opponent will visit Johnson City this season on Thursday as ETSU women’s basketball hosts Vanderbilt for the first time since 2008 on Dec.8 at 7:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Tarter banks in game-winner for 56-55 win over Campbell

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (December 6, 2016) – Southern Conference Player of the Week Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) scored at least 20 points for the fourth straight game as she banked in the game-winning shot with two seconds left to give ETSU a thrilling 56-55 victory over Campbell on Tuesday night.


Tarter earns second straight SoCon Player of the Week award

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (December 6, 2016) – For the second straight week junior guard Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) earned Southern Conference Player of the Week honors as announced by the league office on Tuesday.


Bucs seek road victory at Campbell Tuesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 5, 2016) - ETSU women’s basketball will look to stay in the win column on Tuesday as the Buccaneers travel to Buies Creek, N.C. to square off with Campbell in a midweek showdown at 7:00 p.m. inside the Gore Arena/Pope Convocation Center.


Women’s Basketball tops Davidson, 76-56

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 3, 2016) – It was the largest margin of victory this season for the ETSU women’s basketball team as three players scored in double figures to help the Buccaneers top Davidson, 76-56 on Saturday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


ETSU set for Davidson on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 2, 2016) – Kicking off the month of December the ETSU women’s basketball team will host the Davidson Wildcats on Saturday, Dec.3 at 2:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gymnasium.


Bucs battle but fall short at Austin Peay, 77-74

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (November 30, 2016) – Despite receiving a game-high 31 points from junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) the ETSU women’s basketball team fell to Austin Peay, 77-74 on Wednesday night inside the Dunn Center.


Women’s Basketball travels to Austin Peay Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 29, 2016) – For the second time in four days the ETSU women’s basketball team hits the road as the Buccaneers head to Clarksville, Tenn. to square off with Austin Peay on Wednesday, Nov.30 at 6:15 p.m.


Tianna Tarter named SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (November 29, 2016) – Junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) has been named Southern Conference Player of the Week as announced by the league office on Tuesday.


Pair of Double-Doubles helps ETSU race past Murray State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 28, 2016) – Sophomore Raven Dean (Charlotte, N.C.) and junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) each recorded double-doubles as the ETSU women’s basketball team raced past Murray State, 79-60 on Monday night inside Brooks Gym.


ETSU back in action Monday at home vs. Murray State

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 27, 2016) – After dropping the last two games by a combined nine points the ETSU women’s basketball team looks to bounce back on Monday, Nov.29 as they host Murray State inside Brooks Gym. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.


Late rally falls short as Bucs fall to NKU, 62-56

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (November 26, 2016) – On Saturday afternoon the ETSU women’s basketball team scored 29 points in the second half including 16 in the fourth quarter but was unable to complete a comeback as the Buccaneers fell to Northern Kentucky, 62-56 inside BB&T Arena.


ETSU heads to Northern Kentucky on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 25, 2016) – After falling in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday the ETSU women’s basketball team looks to bounce back on Saturday as they travel to Highland Heights, Ky. to square off with Northern Kentucky at 1:00 p.m. inside BB&T Arena.


Bucs fall to App State, 71-68 on buzzer-beater

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 23, 2016) – On Wednesday night inside Brooks Gym the ETSU women’s basketball team fell 71-68 in heartbreaking fashion to Appalachian State as the Mountaineers banked in a game-winning three pointer from the top of the key as the clock hit zeros.


Women’s Basketball welcomes App State Wednesday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 22, 2016) – Concluding its three-game homestand the ETSU women’s basketball team welcomes former Southern Conference rival Appalachian State to Brooks Gym on Wednesday, Nov.23. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.


ETSU forces 29 turnovers in 62-45 win over Winthrop

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 20, 2016) – Forcing a season-high 29 turnovers the ETSU women’s basketball team led for nearly 36 minutes as the Buccaneers raced past Winthrop, 62-45 on Sunday afternoon inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs host Winthrop on Sunday inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 19, 2016) – Fresh off breaking the home attendance record on Tuesday the ETSU women’s basketball team returns to Brooks Gym on Sunday, Nov.20 for a match-up with the Winthrop Eagles. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.


Ezell signs three during early signing period

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 17, 2016) – Fourth year head coach announced on Thursday the signings of Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.), Alayjah Sherer (Tupelo, Miss.) and Britney Snowden (Pensacola, Fla.) to National Letters of Intent to join the program for the 2017-18 season.


Women's Basketball Sets Attendance Record - Story told through Adobe Spark

6,072 fans packed the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on November 15 as a new all-time attendance record for ETSU Women’s Basketball was set when the Bucs hosted the Tennessee Lady Vols.


ETSU sets attendance record; falls to No.13 Tennessee, 83-58

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 15, 2016) – 6,072 fans packed the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on Tuesday night, a new all-time attendance record for ETSU Women’s Basketball as the Buccaneers fell to No.13 Tennessee, 83-58.


Bucs set to host No.13 Tennessee inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 14, 2016) – The ETSU women’s basketball team and the University of Tennessee are set to square off in Johnson City for the first time since 1981 on Tuesday night as the Bucs host the Lady Vols inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Top 5 Things to Know for Bucs vs. Lady Vols

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 14, 2016) – With the ETSU women’s basketball team set to host the Tennessee Lady Vols in a historic game Tuesday night at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released the following “Top 5 Things to Know” for fans heading into tomorrow night’s game.


ETSU pulls away late to defeat Butler, 68-59

INDIANAPOLIS (November 11, 2016) – In the last four minutes of the game the ETSU women’s basketball team outscored the Butler Bulldogs 17-9 en route to a 68-59 victory for their third straight season opening victory on Friday night inside historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.


Women's Basketball travels to Butler for Season Opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 10, 2016) – The 2016-17 campaign begins on the road for ETSU women’s basketball as the Buccaneers travel to Big East opponent Butler on Friday, November 11 for their season opener.


Pioneers Cronan, Shelton visit with ETSU women’s team in preparation for Nov. 15 game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 9, 2016) – Former ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Janice Shelton and former University of Tennessee Women’s Athletic Director Joan Cronan met with ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell and her team Wednesday in preparation for the the Buccaneers Nov. 15 matchup with the Lady Vols inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center presented by Eastman.


Bucs defense leads the way in 84-39 win over Emory & Henry

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 6, 2016) – It was a dominant defensive performance for the ETSU women’s basketball squad on Sunday afternoon in Brooks Gym as the Buccaneers held Emory& Henry to 30.4 percent shooting in an 84-39 victory.


Women’s Basketball hosts Emory & Henry in Exhibition contest Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (November 4, 2016) – In their lone exhibition contest, the 2016-17 ETSU women’s basketball team hosts Emory & Henry on Sunday, November 6 at 4:00 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Halftime promotions from Johnson City Honda unveiled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2016) – Following the success of last season’s Johnson City Honda “So You Think You Can Sing?” Challenge, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday two new, in-game competitions that will begin with the season openers for the Buccaneers’ men’s and women’s basketball programs later this month.


Women’s Basketball enjoys Holding Court: Pizza & Practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (November 1, 2016) – The best fans in the Southern Conference got the chance to enjoy free pizza and meet the 2016-17 ETSU women’s basketball team on Tuesday night inside Brooks Gym at Holding Court: Pizza & Practice presented by Johnson City Honda.


Eastman Celebrates Women in Athletics at Bucs vs. Lady Vols Game Nov. 15

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 1, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that Eastman has agreed to be the game sponsor for the Buccaneers’ women’s basketball game against the Tennessee Lady Vols on Nov. 15 at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Bridges, Tarter named Preseason All-SoCon; ETSU picked fourth

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 27, 2016) – On Thursday the Southern Conference announced its 2016-17 preseason all-conference teams with senior Shamauria Bridges (Miramar, Fla.) and junior Tianna Tarter (Johnson City, Tenn.) representing ETSU. The Bucs were picked to finish fourth by the league’s head coaches and media.


Holding Court events next up for ETSU basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2016) – Following a memorable Bluenanza ’16 presented by Johnson City Honda on Monday evening, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics reminds ETSU basketball fans that there is still more exciting preseason fun scheduled for next week.


Storify: A look back at Bluenanza '16

On Monday night inside historic Brooks Gym, the ETSU men's and women's basketball teams held the annual Bluenanza hoops celebration presented by Johnson City Honda with ticket giveaways, shooting contests and two made half-court shots for FREE tuition.


Women's Basketball Preseason Practice Report

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2016) - The ETSU women's basketball season is drawing near as the Buccaneers Sports Network talked with senior guard Adriane Vaughan (Midlothian, Va.) on the excitement of the upcoming season along with the expectations for herself heading into her senior year.


ETSU hoops teams welcome fans to Bluenanza ’16

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2016) – A raucous gathering of ETSU Buccaneer fans welcomed the 2016-17 basketball season Monday night, as both the men’s and women’s programs hosted the annual Bluenanza hoops celebration inside historic Brooks Gym.


Bluenanza to tipoff season tonight inside Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball programs will host the annual preseason hoops celebration Bluenanza presented by Johnson City Honda on tonight at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


ETSU hoops teams meet the media; release promos

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 18, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams held a special publicity event on Tuesday, as members of the Tri-Cities media converged on 50fifty Sports Tavern in Johnson City to talk with the Buccaneers’ coaches and players.


Women's Basketball Preseason Practice Report

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2016) - Preseason practice is in full swing for the ETSU women's basketball team and the Buccaneers Sports Network caught up with head coach Brittney Ezell to talk about how practice has been going for the Bucs.


Women’s Basketball officially begins preseason practice

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (October 3, 2016) – With the season a little over a month away, the ETSU women’s basketball team officially kicked off preseason practice inside Brooks Gym on Monday night.


72-day Countdown: Bucs vs. Lady Vols example of Title IX at work

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 6, 2016) – In 72 days, thousands of women’s basketball fans will pour onto the campus of East Tennessee State University to watch the Buccaneers take on the University of Tennessee Lady Vols in Johnson City for the first time since 1981.


Women’s basketball releases 2016-17 schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 22, 2016) – ETSU women’s basketball and fourth year head coach Brittney Ezell released the team’s 2016-17 schedule on Monday, an impressive slate that includes 15 home games and features visits from Old Dominion, Vanderbilt and the University of Tennessee.


Hard work pays off for Women’s Basketball this summer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 17, 2016) – Thanks to a summer filled with team and individual workouts, community service and a full class schedule, the ETSU women’s basketball team is more prepared than ever for the upcoming 2016 season.


Women’s Basketball to play in Miami Holiday Tournament

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 2, 2016) – On Tuesday, ETSU Women’s Basketball and head coach Brittney Ezell announced that they will be one of four teams to compete in the 2016 University of Miami Holiday Tournament, Dec. 19-20.