ETSU women’s basketball to open season at Kentucky

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 29, 2023) -- The ETSU women’s basketball team will open the 2023-24 season in the same city it ended last year’s historical run, as the Buccaneers will play their season opener at the University of Kentucky.


ETSU Athletics announces information on summer youth camps

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2023) - The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday information regarding summer sport youth camps.


Michael Cross named Southern Conference Commissioner

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Southern Conference has named Michael “M.C.” Cross, Ph.D., its new commissioner, effective July 1.


ETSU Athletics celebrates academic success in Spring 2023

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 19, 2023) -- The Spring 2023 semester was another successful one for ETSU student-athletes both on the field of play and in the classroom.


Eric Gracia completes women’s basketball staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 17, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brenda Mock Brown added the final piece to the coaching staff puzzle on Wednesday, officially naming Eric Gracia as an assistant coach.


ETSU men’s and women’s basketball season tickets now available for renewal and purchase

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 8, 2023) -- The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released information on Monday regarding men’s and women’s basketball season ticket renewals for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.


Coach Mock to speak at 2023 ETSU Commencement

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brenda Mock Brown has been bestowed the honor of giving one of the commencement speeches at the 2023 ETSU Commencement ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, May 6 in the Ballad Health Athletic Center (Mini Dome).


Joy Tharrington added to Buccaneer coaching staff

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 27, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brenda Mock Brown added a familiar face to her coaching staff this week, officially announcing Joy Tharrington to the coaching staff in the role of Director of Player Development.


ETSU student-athletes to participate in community service event on April 22

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2023) -- East Tennessee State University student-athletes will be participating in a community service event on Saturday, April 22 at select Food City stores across the area to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.


Local product Lyndie Ramsey commits to ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 20, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brenda Mock Brown generated another wave of excitement among East Tennessee locals with the latest addition to the Buccaneer roster, officially announcing Unaka High School standout Lyndie Ramsey to the team this week.


Women’s basketball adds Samiah Puckett to roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brenda Mock Brown announced another addition to next season’s roster on Wednesday, officially adding post player Samiah Puckett to the squad.


Breanne Beatty joins women’s basketball roster

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 12, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brenda Mock Brown announced an addition to next season’s roster on Wednesday in the form of a graduate transfer, officially announcing Breanne Beatty to the team.


Bucs finish magical season with win over Georgia Southern, 96-49

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2023) - When a team’s basketball season ends in late March, one can usually expect a lot of success. The ETSU women’s basketball team took that theory to a whole new level this season — and ended on a win.


Bucs edged in WBI semifinal by New Mexico State

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2023) - ETSU saw its run at a Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) championship slip in the final moments of a tightly-contested game inside the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Ky., as the Bucs fell 57-53 against New Mexico State in the semifinal round.


Bucs break win record, advance with 81-56 win over FIU

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 17, 2023) - Another thrilling chapter was added to a storybook season for ETSU women’s basketball on Friday, as the Bucs set a new program record for single season wins and advance to the next round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) with an 81-56 victory over FIU in Lexington, Ky.


Bucs begin quest for WBI championship on Friday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 16, 2023) - A record-setting women’s basketball season for ETSU comes to a fever pitch this weekend, as the Bucs will join seven other teams in Lexington, Ky. for the 13th annual Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI) set to begin March 17 at the Clive M. Beck Center.


ETSU lands invite to WBI Postseason Tournament

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2023) - For the first time since 2018, ETSU women’s basketball is postseason bound.


Coach Mock announces basketball camp dates

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2023) - In the midst of one of the best seasons in ETSU women’s basketball history, the program announced on Tuesday information regarding the Coach Mock Basketball Camps set for this summer on ETSU’s campus.


Davis earns SoCon All-Tournament honors

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2023) - The Southern Conference announced its all-tournament teams at the conclusion of the 2023 Ingles SoCon Women’s Basketball Championships in Asheville, N.C. on Sunday, naming ETSU’s Jakhyia Davis (Knoxville, Tenn.) to the second team.


Women’s basketball championship run ends in semifinals

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 3, 2023) - It was a tough ending to a promising run in Asheville on Friday, as the No. 3 seeded ETSU women’s basketball team was eliminated in the semifinal round of the 2023 Ingles Southern Conference Championships with a 69-40 loss to No. 2 seed Chattanooga.


Bucs roll past Samford; advance to semifinal round

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 2, 2023) - One small step towards history. One giant leap for victory.


Tournament Time! Bucs prep for Thursday quarterfinals

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 1, 2023) - March is officially upon us, as the ETSU women’s basketball team — along with seven other schools — will compete for a Southern Conference Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament beginning on Thursday with the quarterfinal round in Asheville, N.C.


Four Bucs honored, Mock named Coach of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2023) - The Southern Conference announced its 2022-23 women’s basketball postseason awards on Tuesday afternoon, naming three ETSU players and first year head coach Brenda Mock Brown as award winners this season, as voted by the league head coaches and the SoCon Sports Media Association (SCSMA).


Cardiac Bucs fend off Catamounts in Double OT, 90-84

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2023) - It took a pair of overtimes to settle a women’s basketball rivalry between ETSU and Western Carolina on Saturday, as the Bucs held off the surging Catamounts for a dramatic 90-84 win inside the Ramsey Center in Cullowhee.


Women’s hoops to end regular season in Cullowhee

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2023) - The final road trip of the regular season for ETSU women’s basketball is the shortest one, as the Bucs look for some added momentum heading into next week’s Southern Conference tournament against nearby rival Western Carolina on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in Cullowhee.


Bucs outlasted by UNCG in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2023) -- The ETSU women’s basketball team ran out of juice in the closing moments of a defensive battle against UNCG on Thursday inside Fleming Gymnasium, falling 58-49 in Greensboro.


Bucs begin final regular season week in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 22, 2023) - With two regular season games remaining and hopes of a regular season conference championship still alive and well, the ETSU women’s basketball team travels to Greensboro for an important matchup at UNCG. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Fleming Gymnasium.


Dr. Noland to serve on NCAA Division I Board of Directors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland will represent the Southern Conference on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, with his four-year term beginning after the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.


Moore, Ruffus-Milner named Academic All-District

GREENWOOD, Ind. (Feb. 21, 2023) - Sophomore guard Courtney Moore (Gainesville, Fla.) and graduate post player Jayla Ruffus-Milner (North Hills, Calif.) both represented ETSU women’s basketball on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, announced on Tuesday.


Bucs pack Brooks, fight off Paladins on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 18, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball had its largest crowd of the season inside Brooks Gym for Saturday’s regular season home finale, defeating Furman in a close 66-63 victory in front of 922 fans on Senior Day and Fan Appreciation Day.


ETSU faces Furman Saturday on Senior Day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2023) - Fresh off dismantling Wofford on Thursday night, the ETSU women’s basketball team is set to face Furman on Saturday afternoon in its final regular season home game. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs set three-point record in thrashing of Wofford

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2023) - Thursday night was a historic one for the ETSU women’s basketball program, as the Buccaneers set a new school record with 16 made three-pointers in a memorable 83-45 win for the ages over Wofford inside Brooks Gym in front of over 600 fans.


Bucs seek season sweep of Wofford on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2023) - With four regular season games remaining, the ETSU women’s basketball team will begin its final home stand on Thursday as the Bucs host Wofford at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Folley repeats as SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2023) - For the second time this season, ETSU sophomore guard Kendall Folley (Lebanon, Ohio) was named the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week by the league office on Tuesday.


Bucs handle Bears in Macon, 62-46

MACON, Ga. (Feb. 11, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball is returning to Johnson City with another key road win, handling defending Southern Conference Champion Mercer by a 62-46 final in Macon, Ga. on Saturday.


Bucs bash Bulldogs for historic win, 75-63

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (Feb. 9, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball made history on Thursday night, defeating Southern Conference leader Samford by a 75-63 final inside the Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, Ala.


Bucs head south for two-game road swing

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2023) - The ETSU women’s basketball team will travel to two states below the state line this week with a pair of road battles against Samford and Mercer scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9 and Friday, Feb. 11.


Bucs’ win streak snapped at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball began the second half of its Southern Conference schedule on Saturday, falling at in-state rival Chattanooga by a 73-62 final inside McKenzie Arena.


Bucs seek revenge at Chattanooga on Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2023) - Two of the Southern Conference’s most storied rivals clash for the second time this season on Saturday, as ETSU women’s basketball looks to avenge an earlier loss to Chattanooga with a rematch on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.


Bucs extend win streak at Freedom Hall, 74-54

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2023) - Returning to Freedom Hall for the second time this season, the ETSU women’s basketball team sent the home crowd happy with a lopsided 74-54 victory over UNCG on Saturday in Johnson City.


Women’s hoops returns to Freedom Hall on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2023) - For the second time this season, ETSU women’s basketball will make an appearance in Freedom Hall on Saturday when the Bucs welcome Southern Conference rival UNCG to Johnson City. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m.


Things to Know: ETSU basketball doubleheader inside Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2023) -- For the second time in three weeks, the ETSU women’s and men’s basketball teams will be playing a doubleheader inside Freedom Hall. Below are the top Things to Know, presented by Citizens Bank.


Bucs swat away Catamounts for third straight win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 26, 2023) - A new season-high for blocks and a complete effort all-around guided ETSU women’s basketball to a third consecutive win on Thursday, as the Bucs dominated nearby rival Western Carolina with a 70-39 victory in Brooks Gym.


Bucs to welcome Catamounts on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2023) - Coming off back-to-back road wins last week at Furman and Wofford, ETSU women’s basketball will look to replicate those results this week with a Thursday night showdown against nearby rival Western Carolina at 7 p.m. in Brooks Gym.


Folley tabbed SoCon Player of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 24, 2023) - ETSU sophomore guard Kendall Folley (Lebanon, Ohio) was named the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon, marking ETSU’s first weekly selection this season.


Sander named permanent athletic director at ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2023) -- At a press conference earlier today, East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland named Dr. Richard “Doc” Sander as the university’s permanent director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Sander had been serving as interim athletic director (AD) since August of last year.


Bucs blast Wofford with strong second half, 75-58

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 21, 2023) - A dominant third quarter made all the difference for ETSU women’s basketball in Spartanburg on Saturday, as the Bucs cruised to a 75-58 victory over the Wofford Terriers inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium.


Bucs seek back-to-back road wins on Saturday

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 20, 2023) - After a key road win last night at Furman, ETSU women’s basketball will look to strike twice in South Carolina as the Bucs take on Wofford on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.


Bucs snag first conference win at Furman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 19, 2023) - Three was the magic number for ETSU women’s basketball on Thursday, as the Bucs used a scorching hot run in the third quarter with five made threes to snap a three-game skid and defeat Furman 64-56 on the road in Greenville, S.C.


Women’s basketball begins Palmetto State road swing Thursday

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 18, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball makes its first road trip of the Southern Conference season this week, starting a two-game road swing with Furman on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in Greenville, S.C.


Shorthanded Bucs fall in Freedom Hall, 68-58

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2023) - Without the services of two key starters in the second half, ETSU women’s basketball lost a bit of its early momentum and slipped behind in a 68-58 loss to Samford inside Freedom Hall on Saturday.


Women’s hoops to play in Freedom Hall on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2023) - For the first time since 2019, ETSU women’s basketball will take its show down the road to Freedom Hall as the Bucs welcome Samford to town on Saturday, Jan. 14 for a 1 p.m. tip.


Things to Know: ETSU basketball doubleheader inside Freedom Hall

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2023) -- With the ETSU women’s and men’s basketball teams playing a doubleheader inside Freedom Hall on Saturday, below are the top Things to Know, presented by Citizens Bank.


Buccaneer comeback effort stymied by Mercer

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2023) - An untimely run in the second half spoiled a valiant comeback effort from ETSU women’s basketball on Thursday, as the defending Southern Conference champion Mercer Bears defeated the Bucs by a 66-52 final inside Brooks Gym in Johnson City.


Women’s hoops preps for Mercer on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2023) - An exciting week of ETSU women’s basketball action begins on Thursday inside Brooks Gym, as the Buccaneers play host to the defending Southern Conference champion Mercer Bears at 7 p.m.


Bucs land mid-major ranking for third straight week

BOSTON, Mass. (Jan. 10, 2023) - For a third consecutive week, ETSU women’s basketball is ranked in the CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid-Major Top-25 Poll, announced by the website on Tuesday. The Bucs are ranked No. 23 this week.


Bucs fall in final seconds to Chattanooga, 53-50

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 5, 2023) - ETSU women’s basketball charged back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter with a chance to tie at the buzzer, but a game-tying three fell short in a 53-50 loss to in-state rival Chattanooga inside Brooks Gym on Thursday.


Bucs welcome storied rival for conference opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2023) - The Southern Conference portion of the women’s basketball season starts this week with much intrigue, as ETSU women’s basketball hosts its most classic rival – Chattanooga – inside Brooks Gym on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.


Bucs march past Converse in non-conference finale

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 31, 2022) - The 2022 calendar year ended on a high note for ETSU women’s basketball inside Brooks Gym on Saturday, as the Bucs defeated Converse College in the final non-conference game of the season, 82-35.


Bucs to host final non-conference tune up Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2022) - ETSU women’s basketball will be ringing in the New Year inside Brooks Gym with its final non-conference game on Saturday, welcoming Converse College for a 2 p.m. New Year’s Eve tip-off.


Historic season continues with College Insider ranking

BOSTON, Mass. (Dec. 27, 2022) - For the first time since 2010, ETSU women’s basketball is ranked in the CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid-Major Top-25 Poll. The Bucs are ranked No. 22 in this week’s poll, released Tuesday evening.


Bucs topple Mountaineers for historic win, 75-62

CHEROKEE, N.C. (Dec. 22, 2022) - ETSU women’s basketball is heading into the holidays with much to celebrate, closing its non-conference Division I schedule with a 75-62 neutral site win over Mount St. Mary’s inside Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort in Cherokee, N.C. on Thursday.


Bucs to face the Mount in Cherokee on Thursday

CHEROKEE, N.C. (Dec. 21, 2022) - An interesting neutral site game awaits ETSU women’s basketball before the holiday break, as the Bucs travel to Cherokee, N.C. to take on Mount St. Mary’s inside the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.


Second half run propels Bucs past Longwood

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2022) - A two-point deficit in the third quarter turned into a double-digit lead in a matter of minutes on Tuesday, as ETSU women’s basketball earned a memorable 69-52 win over Longwood inside Brooks Gym in Johnson City.


ESPN+ stream canceled for Longwood game

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2022) – Tonight, the women’s basketball game between ETSU and Longwood will not be live streamed on ESPN+ due to staff illnesses, the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday afternoon.


Bucs to host Longwood with history in reach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2022) - Coming off two road wins against teams from the Big South Conference, ETSU women’s basketball will look to complete the three-game sweep at home when the Bucs host Longwood on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


ETSU women’s basketball achieves double-digit wins in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 17, 2022) - ETSU women’s basketball trailed for just 24 seconds in the first quarter, but a three-pointer by Courtney Moore (Gainesville, Fla.) put ETSU ahead for good in an all-around 64-52 win over UNC Asheville inside Kimmel Arena on Saturday.


ETSU women’s hoops travels to Asheville on Saturday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 16, 2022) - A game that many had circled on the calendar is less than 24 hours away, as ETSU women’s basketball travels to Kimmel Arena to face UNC Asheville on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.


ETSU leads wire-to-wire at Charleston Southern

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 14, 2022) - Only one “Buccaneer” team could come out on top in Charleston, S.C. on Wednesday. That team was the one from Johnson City, as ETSU women’s basketball led the whole way in a 65-45 win over Charleston Southern.


Battle of the Bucs to take place Wednesday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 13, 2022) - The only two “Buccaneers” in NCAA Division I will meet in women’s basketball action on Wednesday, as ETSU travels to Charleston Southern for a 6 p.m. tip-off in the Palmetto State.


Four game win streak snapped by Bowling Green

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 11, 2022) - In a matchup of two surging mid-major programs on Sunday, ETSU women’s basketball was put to the test by a strong Bowling Green team, falling 82-64 inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs to host Falcons in marquee mid-major matchup

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2022) - A battle of contrasting styles between two of the hottest mid-major women’s basketball programs will take place in Johnson City this Sunday, as ETSU welcomes Bowling Green for a 2 p.m. tip-off inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs handle Dragons in record-setting victory

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2022) - Records were shattered on Sunday inside Brooks Gym, as ETSU basketball continued its historic season with a 95-26 win over Virginia University of Lynchburg on Sunday inside Brooks Gym.


Red-hot Bucs continue home stand on Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2022) - Following a historic win over Vanderbilt this past Thursday, a piping-hot ETSU women’s basketball team continues a three-game home stand against Virginia University of Lynchburg on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs shut down Vanderbilt for historic win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2022) - It was a Thursday night to remember inside Brooks Gym, as ETSU women’s basketball made history with a gritty 44-31 win over Vanderbilt in front of over 700 fans in Johnson City.


Bucs to host SEC foe Vanderbilt on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2022) - There is a lot of buzz surrounding the ETSU women’s basketball program recently following a historic 6-2 start to the season. That start will be put to the test on Thursday in Brooks Gym, as the Bucs host Vanderbilt for a 7 p.m. tip-off.


Brown earns all-tournament team honors

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 27, 2022) - The UNLV Thanksgiving MTE All-Tournament team was announced Sunday evening after the tournament’s conclusion, as ETSU was represented by sophomore guard Nevaeh Brown (Charlotte, N.C.) on the team.


Bucs sink Tritons to continue historic start

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 27, 2022) – Playing amongst noteworthy Group of Five and mid-major programs this weekend, ETSU women’s basketball left its mark by winning the consolation bracket of the UNLV Thanksgiving MTE in Las Vegas on Sunday with a 55-46 win over UC San Diego in Cox Paviliion.


Late defensive efforts advance Bucs past UAlbany

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 26, 2022) - A tenacious defensive effort down the stretch made all the difference in a 48-44 win for ETSU women’s basketball on Saturday, defeating UAlbany on the second day of the UNLV Thanksgiving MTE hosted inside Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.


Buccaneer win streak snapped by Colonials

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 25, 2022) - ETSU basketball played in first round of the UNLV Thanksgiving MTE on Friday inside the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, falling to George Washington by a 78-58 final.


Bucs try luck in Vegas for Thanksgiving MTE

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 24, 2022) - Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, as eight well-respected women’s basketball programs look to put on a show at the UNLV Thanksgiving MTE hosted in Las Vegas on Nov. 25-27.


Bucs sail past Morehead State to extend win streak

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2022) - ETSU basketball is off to a 4-1 start for the first time since the 2017-18 season, leading wire-to-wire in a 54-35 victory over Morehead State inside Brooks Gym on Sunday afternoon.


Women’s hoops welcomes Morehead State on Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 19, 2022) - The ETSU basketball program is riding a three-game win streak into its second home game of the season, as the women will host Morehead State on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs hold off Gamecocks for third straight win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2022) - ETSU basketball won its third straight game on Thursday in dramatic fashion, avoiding a foul with two seconds remaining to run out the clock and hold on for a 55-54 victory over Jacksonville State inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs to host Gamecocks in home opening matinee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2022) - ETSU women’s basketball will hold its official home opener early on Thursday, as the Bucs welcome Jacksonville State for a 12 p.m. matinee inside Brooks Gym.


Bucs cruise past Lafayette for road win, 65-45

EASTON, Pa. (Nov. 13, 2022) - ETSU finished its Northeast tour on Sunday with a dominant 65-45 win over Lafayette College in women’s basketball action in Easton, Pa., earning its second straight win in the process.


Bucs outlast Bonnies for first win of Mock Era

OLEAN, N.Y. (Nov. 11, 2022) - ETSU collected the first win of the Brenda Mock Brown Era on Friday in New York, as the Buccaneer women’s basketball team took a second quarter lead and never looked back in a 66-58 road win over St. Bonaventure.


Bucs head Northeast for two road matchups

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2022) – ETSU women’s basketball is shipping up to the Northeast Region for its next two games in hopes of finding its first wins, taking on St. Bonaventure on Friday and Lafayette on Sunday.


Women’s hoops signs Brecken Snotherly

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2022) –-ETSU women’s basketball added a key player to its program on the early National Signing Day period this week, announcing Class of 2023 shooting guard Brecken Snotherly as the newest Buc for next season.


ETSU SAAC Continues Clothing Drive Efforts

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2022) -- As we approach the Holiday season, the ETSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is reminding Buccaneer fans and the Johnson City community that they are continuing to hold its Cold Weather Clothing Drive, which runs through Thursday, Dec. 1.


Bucs commence season at No. 1 South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Nov. 7, 2022) - The ETSU basketball team started its 2022-23 season with the nation’s top-ranked squad, battling defending NCAA national champion South Carolina on its banner and ring ceremony night inside Colonial Life Arena on Monday.


Bucs begin regular season at top-ranked South Carolina

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2022) - ETSU women’s basketball is wasting no time finding its first big test of the new season, as the Bucs open the 2022-23 campaign against the No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks on Monday at 8:30 p.m. in Columbia, S.C.


Bucs throttle Mars Hill in exhibition opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2022) - ETSU women’s basketball hosted Mars Hill University for a tune-up exhibition inside Brooks Gym on Thursday, unofficially opening the Brenda Mock Brown Era of Buccaneer basketball with an 87-41 win.


Women’s hoops provides first look on Thursday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 2, 2022) - ETSU fans will have a chance to see the women’s basketball program in action for the first time under the new leadership of Coach Brenda Mock Brown on Thursday at 7 p.m. inside Brooks Gym for an exhibition against Mars Hill.


SoCon Basketball Media Day interviews to air on ESPN+

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2022) - The Southern Conference will air exclusive interviews with ETSU basketball and other member programs this morning on ESPN+ at 10 a.m.


Mock, Moore represent ETSU at SoCon Media Day

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2022) - First year ETSU head coach Brenda Mock Brown and sophomore guard Courtney Moore (Gainesville, Fla.) represented the Buccaneer women’s basketball program at SoCon Media Day inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, N.C. on Wednesday.


SoCon Basketball Media Day set for Wednesday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The 2022 Southern Conference Basketball Media Day will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina. All eight SoCon women’s basketball head coaches and all 10 men’s head coaches will be on hand to meet with the media and preview the upcoming season, as will 22 SoCon basketball student-athletes. Southern Conference Commissioner Jim Schaus and college basketball analysts Seth Greenberg and Debbie Antonelli will speak at the event’s luncheon.


ETSU men’s and women’s basketball single game tickets on sale now

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2022) -- With both the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams set to open their regular season two weeks from tonight, the ETSU Ticket Office announced on Monday single-game ticket information for Buccaneer home games. In addition, ETSU also released tip-off times for men’s and women’s home games.


Meet the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams on Saturday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct 20, 2022) -- Fans, be on the lookout for the ETSU men’s and women’s basketball teams this Saturday!


ETSU Basketball to host Buc Madness on Oct. 24

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2022) -- As we approach the start of the basketball season, the ETSU Athletics Department announced information on “Buc Madness,” a preseason tip-off event, on Monday, Oct. 24 inside Brooks Gym.


Women’s hoops releases non-conference schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2022) - One day after the season opener announcement, ETSU announced its full non-conference schedule on Thursday. Buc fans will have their first opportunity to watch the team at Brooks Gym for an exhibition against Mars Hill on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.


ETSU women’s basketball to play South Carolina in season opener

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2022) -- With the start of the 2022-23 basketball season less than 50 days away, first-year ETSU women’s basketball head coach Brenda Mock announced on Wednesday that the Buccaneers will open their 2022-23 season at South Carolina.


ETSU women’s basketball learns SoCon schedule

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 29, 2022) -- Just as the men learned its schedule, the ETSU women’s basketball team can also pencil in its slate of Southern Conference games as the league office announced the conference matchups on Monday.


ETSU names Brenda Mock Brown women’s basketball head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2022) -- During a press conference held Monday morning inside Brooks Gym, East Tennessee State University Interim Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander named Brenda Mock Brown head coach of the ETSU women’s basketball program.


ETSU to hold national search for women’s basketball head coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2022) -- East Tennessee State University Interim Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander announced on Thursday that there will be a national search to determine the next leader for the ETSU women’s basketball program.


Bucs land 239 student-athletes on SoCon Honor Roll

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 27, 2022) -- A day after placing 66 student-athletes on the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team, ETSU landed 239 student-athletes on the SoCon Honor Roll, as the league office announced the full listing of academic honors on Wednesday.


ETSU places 66 student-athletes on SoCon Spring All-Academic list

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (July 26, 2022) -- With the Southern Conference announcing its Academic All-Conference selections on Tuesday, ETSU placed 66 student-athletes on the prestigious teams.


ETSU men’s and women’s basketball participates in Make-A-Wish Celebration

ELIZABEHTON, Tenn. (July 22, 2022) -- The ETSU men’s and women’s basketball programs visited nearby Elizabethton on Friday to participate in a Make-A-Wish Celebration for Levi.


Harris names Trinese Fox assistant coach

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 19, 2022) -- East Tennessee State University women’s basketball head coach Simon Harris announced on Tuesday the hiring of Trinese Fox as the Buccaneers’ new assistant coach.