Bucs Set Program Record with 262 Student-Athletes on SoCon Honor Roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 25, 2020) – It was another record-setting day for ETSU Athletics, this time thanks to the Southern Conference Honor Roll. The Bucs placed 262 student-athletes on the 2019-20 SoCon Honor Roll, blowing by the program’s previous record of 229 set in 2017-18. The SoCon office released the Honor Roll on Thursday morning.


ETSU places record-setting 62 student-athletes on SoCon Spring All-Academic list

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 24, 2020) – A record-setting 62 ETSU student-athletes accounted for the Buccaneers’ 79 total selections on the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic list, as the league office announced it honors on Wednesday.


Lockwood Named Assistant Director of Basketball Sport Performance

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 23, 2020) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday the appointment of Autumn Lockwood to the position of Assistant Director of Basketball Sport Performance.


McClinic Values Experience at TopConnect 2020

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 17, 2020) -- ETSU Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach Keisha McClinic was one of just 15 women’s basketball assistant coaches in the nation to garner an invitation to last week’s TopConnect, the premiere development symposium for up-and-coming college coaches around the country.


A Message From ETSU Athletic Director Scott Carter

On behalf of our head coaches and athletic department staff I want to speak from my heart.


A Call to Action From President Noland

The suffering that George Floyd experienced when he lost his life is something no individual should have to endure. Over the last week, I and others across the nation have wrestled with many emotions as we all search for answers, guidance and change. We must heed the call to action to create a vision from which future action can unfold.


ETSU unveils Stronger Together online store to support Bucs Help Bucs Initiative

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 28, 2020) — Fans, due to high demand for the “Stronger Together” t-shirt, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and BSN Sports launched an online store featuring additional products with the Freedom E logo.


ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame Call for Nominations

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 27, 2020) -- The ETSU Athletics Department is currently accepting nominations for induction into the 2020 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


Commissioner Jim Schaus delivers State of the Conference Address

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 22, 2020) -- Southern Conference Commissioner Jim Schaus unveiled his State of the Conference Address on Friday.


ETSU Athletics to hold virtual Game Time Tour series

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2020) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is putting a twist on its annual Game Time Tour series.


SoCon announces cost containment measures for 2020-21

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 14, 2020) -- The Southern Conference announced Thursday a number of cost containment measures at both the institutional and conference levels to address the financial challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, as approved by the Southern Conference Council of Presidents and directors of athletics.


Recapping the Historic 2020 Bucky’s

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 1, 2020) – The first-ever virtual Bucky’s have come to a conclusion on Friday afternoon following the final award announcement. Despite having to go virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nothing could slow down the passion and the success of the annual Bucky’s, presented by Appalachian Orthopedics.


Ezell Brings In Kelly Post as Sixth Member of 2020 Recruiting Class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 10, 2020) -- Head coach Brittney Ezell announced today the addition of ETSU Women’s Basketball’s first transfer in their 2020 recruiting class, fifth-year collegiate guard and Fayetteville, N.C. native Kelly Post.


ETSU Stronger Together Shirts Available to Support Bucs Help Bucs Initiative

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 30, 2020) -- Earlier this month, East Tennessee State University launched the “Bucs Help Bucs” initiative to help serve the Appalachian Highlands and support the ETSU family during these challenging times.


ETSU to Hold First-Ever Virtual Bucky’s

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2020) – For the first time in the history of the coveted ETSU Athletics award ceremony, the Bucky’s are going virtual. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Bucky’s Awards Celebration will be posted virtually on Twitter (@bucacademics) and Instagram (@etsu_bucacademics) and will be sponsored by Appalachian Orthopedics.


Top Moments of Winter presented by Appalachian Orthopedics

Fans, below you will find the “Top Moments of Winter 2019-20” presented by Appalachian Orthopedics.


Bucs Add Williams, Carrington to Accomplished 2020 Recruiting Class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 17, 2020) -- Head Coach Brittney Ezell announced today the signing of 5-foot-11 guard/forward Imani Williams and 5-foot-10 guard/forward Abby Carrington, who will both join the Bucs for the 2020-21 campaign.


A Letter to Our ETSU Family

To the ETSU Family and the best fans in the Southern Conference...


SoCon cancels remainder of spring competition

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 17, 2020) -- By unanimous votes of the league’s Council of Presidents and directors of athletics, the Southern Conference is canceling all athletics-related activities for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year, including competition, championships, organized practices and meetings, due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Commissioner Jim Schaus announced Tuesday.


Bucs Eliminated in Southern Conference Quarterfinals

ASHEVILLLE, N.C. (March 5, 2020) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball Team concluded their season on Thursday evening, falling in the Southern Conference Quarterfinals to UNCG 57-47 at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville.


Queens Don’t Quit: The Final Fight Jada Craig Nearly Never Made

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2020) -- For athletes entering college, the path seems straightforward and simple – four years to showcase your talents and make the most of your chance to compete against some of the best the country has to offer.


Bucs Begin Postseason Play With Third Standoff Versus Spartans

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 4, 2020) -- Entering the conference postseason as the six seed for the sixth time in program history, ETSU Women’s Basketball travels to the Harrah’s Cherokee Center, formerly the U.S. Cellular Center, for a first round fight with foe UNCG.


Things to Know: SoCon Basketball Tournament

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2020) -- As the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams begin the 2020 Southern Conference Championships at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics wants to help Buccaneers’ fans enjoy their time in Asheville, N.C., by providing the following five informational tips for this weekend.


Scheetz, Kimbro Claim All-Conference Honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 3, 2020) -- The Southern Conference office announced Tuesday that ETSU Women’s Basketball guard Micah Scheetz (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named to the media’s All-Southern Conference second team while center Tijuana Kimbro (Memphis, Tenn.) has been named to the All-Southern Conference defensive team.


Scheetz, Stafford Combine for 42 in Defeat to UTC

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 29, 2020) – In a rematch from the second-longest game in Buccaneer history that spanned three overtimes, the ETSU Women’s Basketball Team were unable to exact revenge against their in-state rivals, falling to Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon in a 69-65 contest at the McKenzie Arena.


Bucs Renew Rivalry in Regular Season Finale at The Roundhouse

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2020) -- After their first matchup this year lived up to the storied history of the ETSU-Chattanooga rivalry, the Bucs and Mocs meet Saturday in each team’s final tune up before the Southern Conference postseason gets underway next week.


Late Rally Leads Bucs Past Bears on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 22, 2020) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball Team sent their seniors off with a Senior Day to remember, coming back from a 13 point, fourth quarter deficit to defeat Mercer 56-54 in conference action on Saturday in Brooks Gym.


Bucs Celebrate Seniors in Season’s Final Home Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2020) -- With one more chance to play in their home gym this year, ETSU Women’s Basketball welcomes Mercer to town Saturday, an afternoon affair that will see the Blue and Gold honor seniors Jada Craig (Winston-Salem, N.C.), Arielle Harvey (Atlanta, Ga.), Taisha Murphy (Clayton, N.C.), Anajae Stephney (Knoxville, Tenn.) and manager Taylor Murray for their contributions to the program over their years in Johnson City.


ETSU Falls to Samford In Thursday Matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2020) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball team hosted top-of-the-league Samford on Thursday evening in Brooks Gym, falling in a 76-60 effort to the Bulldogs in Southern Conference action.


Bucs Support Kay Yow Cancer Fund In Annual Play4Kay Game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 19, 2020) -- Entering the last week of home games in their 2019-20 campaign, ETSU Women’s Basketball is back in Brooks Gym to continue to play their part in raising awareness for breast cancer Thursday versus Samford.


Paladin Offense Upends Bucs in Conference Action

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 15, 2020) – Trying to avenge the loss in Brooks Gym earlier in the season, ETSU women’s basketball came out the wrong side of a 67-47 score in Timmons Arena as Furman defended their home place on Saturday afternoon in SoCon action.


Bucs Foray to Furman for Feud with Paladins

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2020) -- After a difficult night on the defensive end led to a loss at the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg Thursday, ETSU Women’s Basketball makes the short trip to Timmons Arena for a second chance at foiling Furman.


Bucs Fall in Matchup With Terriers

SPARTANBURG, S.C.. (Feb. 13, 2020) – In a Thursday evening SoCon matchup, the ETSU Women’s Basketball Team ended the night on the wrong side of an 86-62 score line in Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, falling to hosts Wofford in Southern Conference play.


Bucs On The Road For Redemption at Richardson Indoor Stadium

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 12, 2020) -- After struggling in their first matchup against Wofford this year, ETSU Women’s Basketball travels to Spartanburg for a return matchup with the Terriers at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, the site of a 2019 Valentine’s Day thriller that left the Bucs brokenhearted.


ETSU Offense Stifled in Loss to Spartans

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2020) – After finding no wrong on the offensive side of the ball the last time out, the ETSU women’s basketball team could not find the same rhythm on Saturday afternoon, falling 65-45 at the hands of UNCG in SoCon action in Brooks Gym.


Bucs Ready for Rematch with UNCG on Fan Appreciation Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2020) -- Following head coach Brittney Ezell’s 100th win at the helm of ETSU Women’s Basketball, the Bucs look to build on their Thursday throttling of Western Carolina as they see the Spartans come to Brooks Gym Saturday.


Stafford Unleashes in Milestone 76-49 Win Over Catamounts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2020) – In a game of milestones, a shorthanded ETSU women’s basketball team defeated conference foes Western Carolina on Thursday evening, controlling their way to a 76-49 win in Brooks Gym to grab win number 100 for head coach Brittney Ezell.


Bucs Start Second Half of SoCon Season with Western Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2020) -- With one win over Western Carolina this conference season under their belts, ETSU Women’s Basketball returns to Brooks Gym Thursday in an attempt to sweep the regular season series with the Catamounts and put a painful Saturday result behind them.


Bucs Push Mocs to Limit in 3OT Thriller

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2020) – In a battle for the ages, ETSU’s afternoon can be summed up in the same manner of Micah Scheetz’s (Knoxville, Tenn.) potential game-winner in regulation. As close as it gets. The redshirt-junior’s shot touched every part of the rim and hit the backboard before bouncing out as the Bucs eventually fell in three overtimes, falling 91-82 against Chattanooga on Saturday.


Bucs Back in Brooks as Alumni Arrive for Meeting with Mocs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2020) -- As the final month of regular season play roles in, ETSU Women’s Basketball welcomes alumni back to Brooks Gym for a weekend of celebration, reminiscing and rivalry renewal with Chattanooga chugging to town.


Offense Suffers Setback in Road Loss to Samford

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (Jan. 25, 2020) – The ETSU women’s basketball team suffered a hangover from their win against Mercer two days ago, falling to Samford 68-34 in SoCon action at the Pete Hanna Center Saturday afternoon.


Bucs Look to Maintain Momentum After Mammoth Win Over Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2020) -- Following a triumphant victory over Mercer Thursday that snapped the Bucs eight-game losing streak versus the Bears, ETSU looks to build on their strong play Saturday against Samford as the midway point of the Southern Conference schedule approaches.


Trio Triumph in Homecoming Win Over Mercer

Macon, Ga. (Jan. 23, 2020) – The ETSU women’s basketball team found their offense after struggles as of late, grabbing their second game of over 70 points on the season in their 72-66 win over Mercer Thursday evening inside Hawkins Arena to break their eight-game losing streak against the Bears.


Bucs, Bears Bump Heads In Midweek Matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2020) -- Coming off a pair of difficult meetings with hot shooting opponents, ETSU Women’s Basketball looks to bounce back in their longest conference road trip of the season, their first of two road clashes coming against Mercer Thursday.


Turnovers Hinder Bucs in SoCon Action Against Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2020) – The ETSU women’s basketball team took a heavy defeat on Saturday afternoon, falling to Wofford in a 76-47 defeat in Brooks Gym in Southern Conference play.


Bucs To Hail Heroes, Tangle With Terriers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2020) – After Furman foiled the Bucs chances of their first league home win of the year with a huge second half, ETSU Women’s Basketball returns to the court for a Saturday skirmish with Wofford on Heroes Day at Brooks Gym.


Stafford’s Golden Night Spoiled by Paladins

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Despite a career performance from E’Lease Stafford (Lawrence, Kan.), the Bucs fell 81-62 on Gold Out night in Brooks Gym to Furman in SoCon play on Thursday evening.


Bucs Face Furman in First Home Game of 2020

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2020) – Having surpassed their road/neutral site win total from last year with a win over Western Carolina Saturday, ETSU Women’s Basketball returns to the cozy confines of Brooks Gym for a key conference matchup with league favorite Furman.


All Former ETSU Women’s Basketball Players Invited to Reunion Weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2020) – ETSU Women’s Basketball is once again opening its doors, as all former players are invited to participate in reunion activities Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, the first reunion event planned Friday the 31st allowing former players to attend a team practice in Brooks Gym followed by a private social with head coach Brittney Ezell and her staff at Wellington’s, located inside the Carnegie Hotel.


Upton’s Career Game Leads Bucs Past Catamounts

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 11, 2020) – The ETSU women’s basketball team finished their first Southern Conference road trip on a high note, using a career performance from Kaia Upton (Nashville, Tenn.) in the 62-57 win over Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon at the Ramsey Center.


Bucs Battle Catamounts in Second Southern Conference Contest

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2020) – After stumbling in their Southern Conference opener against UNCG, ETSU Women’s Basketball returns to the floor to take on Western Carolina, a team they’ve beaten more than any other in their history.


Slow Start Bites ETSU in SoCon Opener

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 9, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team got off to a slow start, unable to overcome an early deficit in the SoCon opener against UNCG to fall to the Spartans 63-47 in Fleming Gymnasium on Thursday evening.


Bucs Scrap With Spartans in Southern Conference Opener

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 8, 2020) – After concluding their non-conference regular season with three more wins than the 2018-19 non-conference campaign, ETSU Women’s Basketball opens this season’s Southern Conference schedule on the road at UNCG Thursday.


Bucs Unable to Maintain First Half Start in New York

ITHACA, N.Y. (Jan. 4, 2019) – After a 10-hour trip to Ithaca, the ETSU women’s basketball team ran out of gas in the second half as they fell 71-43 to Cornell on Saturday afternoon. Trailing by three after the first half, the Bucs fell victim to a 33-9 Cornell advantage in rebounds in Newman Arena to defend their home court.


Bucs Battle Big Red in First Test of 2020

ITHICA, N.Y. (Jan. 3, 2020) -- Following wins over South Alabama and Converse College, ETSU Women’s Basketball looks to carry its late-year momentum into the new year as they face Cornell in the Blue and Gold’s last non-conference regular season contest of the campaign.


Bucs Control Converse in 2019 Finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 31, 2019) – ETSU women’s basketball took care of business en route to the new year, beating Converse 73-35 in the confines of Brooks Gym on Tuesday afternoon. The 38 point margin was the largest win since the Bucs returned to the SoCon and tied for the largest margin of victory since beating Mercer on January 31, 2011 by a 100-62 score.


Bucs Ring Out The Old Year Versus Valkyries

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2019) -- For their last act in 2019, ETSU Women’s Basketball returns to the court following their longest stretch without a game of the season, a full 10 days of prep time behind them for their only non-Division I opponent of the 2019-20 campaign, Converse College.


Virtual Tour: Lower Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 27, 2019)– A major factor in competing at the highest level for any program in collegiate athletics is facilities, and with their new practice facility’s renovations complete, ETSU Women’s Basketball is poised to continue its Southern Conference success.


Scheetz, Bucs Handle Jaguars in Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2019) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball Team moved back to winning ways on Friday evening, using strong free-throw shooting in a 65-60 win in Brooks Gym in the final game before the winter break.


Bucs Back In Brooks for Santa and South Alabama

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2019) -- Following a two-game road trip featuring lengthy bus rides to Troy and Georgia Tech, ETSU Women’s Basketball fans will be greeted by South Alabama on the court, and Santa off the court, as the Bucs play their final Division I opponent of 2019.


Bucs Fall to Georgia Tech in Sunday Showdown

ATLANTA, Ga. (Dec. 15, 2019) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball Team took a tough loss on Sunday afternoon, falling to Georgia Tech 87-48 in the McCamish Pavilion to the nation’s best scoring defense.


Bucs Set Sights on Stinging Yellow Jackets

ATLANTA, Ga. (Dec. 14, 2019) -- Having already upset one Atlantic Coast Conference foe this season, ETSU Women’s Basketball makes the jaunt to Georgia Tech to try and repeat that feat against Nell Fortner’s squad in the two sides first meeting since 2002.


Bucs Upended by Troy Attack in 79-61 Loss

TROY, Ala. (Dec. 11, 2019) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball Team fell victims to another slow start as Troy ran out to a 79-61 win in Trojan Arena on Wednesday afternoon.


Bucs Bus South for Tussle with Troy

TROY, Ala. (Dec. 10, 2019) -- Having concluded their three-game home stand, ETSU Women’s Basketball boards the bus for a lengthy trip to Troy, a matinee matchup awaiting against the projected runner-up in the Sun Belt.


Bucs Fall to Vikings in Finale of Three Game Homestand

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2019) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball Team suffered a hangover from their win against Wake Forest on Sunday afternoon, falling to Cleveland State 62-54 in Brooks Gym in the final of their three-game homestand.


Bucs Prepared for Vikings Maiden Voyage to Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2019) -- Coming off their first win over a Power Five opponent since the 2008-09 season, ETSU Women’s Basketball welcomes in Cleveland State for their first-ever matchup against the Vikings, Sunday’s 2 p.m. tip at Brooks Gym marking the end of the Bucs three-game home stand.


Bucs Leave Demon Deacons in Their Wake in 67-60 Win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 5, 2019) – Trailing by 11 points late in the first quarter, the ETSU Women’s Basketball Team rallied to a 67-60 victory over Wake Forest on Thursday evening in Brooks Gym, marking the first time since Dec. 12, 2008 that the Bucs knocked off a Power Five program, where they were 59-50 victors at Kentucky.


Bucs Host Second Power Five Program of Season in Demon Deacons First Trip to Johnson City Since 1992-93

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2019) -- In a year that the Southern Conference is hosting just four Power 5 schools combined, ETSU making up half of that number, the Bucs welcome Wake Forest for the first time in over 25 seasons Thursday at Brooks Gym.


Bucs Stumble in Defeat to Davidson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2019) – The ETSU Women’s Basketball Team hit a roadblock in Brooks Gym Saturday afternoon, falling 75-60 to A10 foes Davidson in non-conference play. The Bucs move to 2-6 on the season.


Bucs Await Wildcats for First of Three Straight at Home

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2019) -- Having matched their road and non-conference win totals from last season with a Monday victory over Appalachian State in Boone, N.C., the Bucs return to Brooks Gym to host former Southern Conference member Davidson before welcoming Wake Forest and colliding with Cleveland State during their three-game home stand.


Bucs Claim Victory in Battle at Boone

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 25, 2019) – Leading by 16 points entering the final quarter, the ETSU Women’s Basketball squad fought off a vigorous Appalachian State comeback in the Holmes Center, securing their second win of the season in 67-61 fashion on Monday evening.


Bucs Make Mountainous Climb for Battle in Boone

BOONE, N.C. (Nov. 24, 2019) -- Having played a tremendously difficult early season schedule, ETSU Women’s Basketball gets no respite, faced with a Monday matchup against a 2019 postseason tournament winner in the Mountaineers of Appalachian State.


Second-Chance Points Difference Maker in ETSU Loss

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 23, 2019) – For the second time in three days, the ETSU Women’s Basketball team fell victim to a Big South opponent as UNC Asheville knocked off the Bucs in a 72-54 contest in Brooks Gym on Saturday evening.


Bucs Look to Bite Bulldogs Back After Narrow 2018 Defeat

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2019) -- After a one-point loss on the road last season, ETSU Women’s Basketball gets their chance to exact revenge on UNC-Asheville as they bring the Bulldogs to Brooks Gym Saturday at 7 p.m.


Bucs Unable To Spark Offense in Defeat to Radford

The ETSU women’s basketball team dropped their opening game at Brooks Gym this season, falling in a tough 67-43 loss to the Radford on Thursday morning. The Bucs fall to 2-2 over the last four years on Education Day.


Bucs Open Brooks with Morning Matinee on Education Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2019) -- Having played seven consecutive games away from their usual home of Brooks Gym, the ETSU Women’s Basketball team lifts the lid on their 14 home games inside Brooks with their annual 11 a.m. Education Day event in which schools around the region release classes and allow students the chance to see the Bucs in action, this year’s opponent for the festivities the Radford Highlanders.


Bucs Fall Despite Career Night from Scheetz

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 18, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team dropped their second consecutive road loss on Monday evening, falling in a physical 80-69 affair to the North Carolina A&T Aggies in Corbett Sports Center. The two teams combined for 48 turnovers and 85 free throws on the night.


Bucs Travel East Looking for Repeat Result Against Aggies

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Nov. 17, 2019) -- In their third-ever meeting with North Carolina A&T, head coach Brittney Ezell and ETSU Women’s Basketball conclude their three-game road swing Monday, attempting to defeat the Aggies for the second straight season after last year’s 61-56 win.


Bucs Fall on Road to Panthers

HIGH POINT, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team found itself on the wrong side of a 80-62 score line in the Millis Center on Thursday evening, suffering the second loss of the season in an offensive burst from High Point.


Ezell Inks Three on National Signing Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 13, 2019) -- Head coach Brittney Ezell and her staff announced Wednesday the addition of three new Buccaneers on National Signing Day presented by Chick-Fil-A as Jakhyia Davis, Courtney Moore and Carly Hooks will join the Blue and Gold’s roster for the 2020-21 season.


Bucs Out to Rise to the Occasion in Trip to High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2019) -- Having faced two formidable foes in the opening week of the 2019-20 season, ETSU Women’s Basketball looks to avenge last year’s loss to High Point, a perennial conference championship contender, as they travel east to face the Panthers Thursday at 7 p.m.


Haynes-Overton Named Southern Conference Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Nov. 12, 2019) -- The Southern Conference announced Tuesday that ETSU Women’s Basketball junior guard Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.) has been named the season’s first Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week presented by GEICO.


Haynes-Overton Eclipses 1,000 Mark in Victory Over Lady Flames

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Nov. 8, 2019) – The ETSU women’s basketball team knocked off an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter on their way to a 63-62 win over the Liberty Lady Flames in the Vines Center in Lynchburg, Va. on Friday evening. The come-from-behind win was sparked by 17 combined points between Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.) and Shynia Jackson (Warner Robins, Ga.) in the fourth quarter as Jackson finished a feed from Haynes-Overton in the low post with 1.8 seconds to complete the dramatic comeback.


Bucs Ignite Road Campaign Against Lady Flames

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Nov. 7, 2019) – Heading on the first road trip of the season, Brittney Ezell and her ETSU Women’s Basketball program look to build upon their thriller on opening night against Tennessee as they play visitors to the Liberty Lady Flames on Friday evening.


Haynes-Overton Has Career Night In Battle Against Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2019) - In a monumental opening night of college basketball in the state of Tennessee, 5,881 fans filled Freedom Hall in a historic showdown between the Bucs and the Lady Volunteers. Despite a career performance from Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.), the Bucs took the Lady Vols to the wire in a 72-68 defeat on Tuesday evening.


Bucs Set to Host Lady Vols for Just Second Time in Last 38 Years

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2019) -- Set to deliver a rare treat to basketball fans all across the Tri-Cities, Brittney Ezell and her ETSU Women’s Basketball program begin their 2019-20 season by hosting the University of Tennessee for just the second time since the two teams met in the Bucs final game of the 1980-81 season.


Tuesday’s ETSU-Tennessee Women’s Basketball Game Presented By Eastman To Be Televised Throughout East Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Monday that an agreement has been reached to televise the second meeting between ETSU Women’s Basketball and the University of Tennessee in Johnson City since 1981.


Additional Premium Seating Available for ETSU-Tennessee Season Opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced additional ticket information Tuesday for ETSU women’s basketball’s season-opening matchup against the University of Tennessee presented by Eastman.


Tip-Off Times Announced for Women’s Basketball Home Games

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday the tip-off times for Buccaneer women’s basketball home games.


Haynes-Overton Named Preseason All-Conference

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 7, 2019) -- The Southern Conference released its preseason coach and media polls along with individual accolades at the league’s media day Monday, the Bucs selected fourth in both polls with star guard Erica Haynes-Overton (Nashville, Tenn.) representing ETSU on the preseason all-league team.


Tickets On Sale Now for Bucs-Vols Battle at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that single-game tickets are now available for ETSU women’s basketball’s season-opening showdown against the University of Tennessee presented by Eastman.


Bucs Complete Busy Weekend of Community Service

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2019) -- ETSU Women’s Basketball opened practice Tuesday as their preparations for the 2019-20 season kick into high gear. But despite the busy week on the court, the Bucs haven’t lost sight of their bigger purpose in the Tri-Cities.


ETSU Athletics Announces Ticket Information for ETSU-Tennessee Clash at Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2019) -- The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced ticket information Thursday for ETSU women’s basketball’s season-opening matchup against the University of Tennessee Nov. 5 at Freedom Hall.


Bucs Begin Practice at Brooks Gym

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 24, 2019) -- With six weeks until their season opener against the University of Tennessee at Freedom Hall, ETSU Women’s Basketball officially opened preparations for the 2019-20 season at Brooks Gym Tuesday.


Ezell Announces Full 2019-20 Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 13, 2019) – With less than two weeks until ETSU Women’s Basketball opens practice and the home opener on the horizon, head Coach Brittney Ezell unveiled the Bucs schedule for the upcoming season that features a total of 29 games, 13 home contests and three Power 5 opponents.


McClinic Promoted to Associate Head Coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 28, 2019) -- Women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced Wednesday that fourth-year assistant coach and recruiting/player development coordinator Keisha McClinic has been promoted to the title of associate head coach effective immediately.


ETSU Athletics releases information on Young Alumni season ticket plan

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2019) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday information regarding a new Young Alumni program for season tickets.


Schurr, Snowden Stay With Bucs as Graduate Assistants

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (August 22, 2019) – Women’s basketball head coach Brittney Ezell announced Thursday that recently-graduated forwards Malloree Schurr and Britney Snowden have been brought back into active roles with the program as graduate assistants for the upcoming 2019-20 season.


ETSU Athletics announces partnership with bioPURE

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 6, 2019) -- bioPURE Services announced on Tuesday that East Tennessee State University Athletics recently became a bioPURE Certified TMathletic facility. This certification means that ETSU athletes will experience a higher level of clean and disinfection in high-use locations like the weight room and the various locker rooms throughout the athletic complex.


Best of Buc Photos: 2018-19

As the 2018-19 season came to an end last week, please take a look back at all the special moments in our special segment called “Best of Buc Photos” courtesy of ETSU Sport Photo Journalist Dakota Hamilton.