ETSU returns home to host UNCG after loss to conference-leading Mercer

Johnson City (Jan. 19, 2022) – The ETSU women’s basketball team is still looking for its first win of 2022, as the Bucs return to Brooks Gym to host the Spartans Thursday at 7 p.m.

Buccaneer Bits

Date: Thursday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m.

Location: Johnson City, Tenn. | Brooks Gym

Teams: ETSU (1-14) | (0-2) SoCon vs. UNCG (5-11) | (0-2) SoCon

Live Stat: ETSUBucs.com

Live Video: ESPN+

Radio: WXSM Radio

Twitter: @ETSU_WBB

ABOUT THE BUCS

• Courtney Moore (Gainesville, Fla.) leads the conference in free throw percentage, Jakhyia Davis (Knoxville, Tenn.) leads in defensive rebounds.
• Carly Hooks (Atlanta, Ga.) has led the Bucs in points per game (9.5) since Dec. 13, 2021.
• As a team, ETSU is averaging 54 points, 33.6 rebounds, and 8.8 steals per game.

ABOUT THE SPARTANS

• As a unit, UNCG leads the conference in free throw percent (80.8) and defensive rebounding (31rpg).
• The Spartans are on a five-game losing streak, its last win being on Dec. 11, 2021.
• Isys Grady leads UNCG in points per game (11.5), Khalis Cain leads in rebounds (7.9rpg), and blocks (19).

SERIES HISTORY

• ETSU is coming into the 40th meeting between both teams on a one-game win streak.
• ETSU leads the series matchups 21-18.
• The Bucs are 11-5 at home against the Spartans.
• Both teams are looking for the first SoCon win of the season.

NEXT UP

After battling the Spartans, the Bucs return to Brooks Gym for the last time in January to host Western Carolina at noon.

For more information on ETSU women's basketball, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the women’s basketball tab.