Forty-Nine Bucs earn Spring Academic All-SoCon honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 27, 2016) – The league office announced on Monday that 49 ETSU student-athletes earned spots on the spring 2016 Academic All-Southern Conference team.


Atkins outdoor season comes to an end at NCAA East Prelims

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 28, 2016) – On the final day of the NCAA East Preliminaries, freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) saw her outstanding outdoor season come to an end after running a time of 13.56 in the 100 meter hurdle quarterfinals.


Record performance propels Atkins to Quarterfinals

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 27, 2016) – After claiming two individual titles at the Southern Conference Championships, freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) continued her momentum at the NCAA East Preliminaries on Friday qualifying for the quarterfinals in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 13.32, tying the school record.


Atkins,Squibbs,Williams head to NCAA East Preliminaries

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 25, 2016) – The three qualifiers for the ETSU Track and Field program head to Jacksonville, Fla. this weekend for the NCAA East Preliminaries.


Three Bucs qualify for NCAA East Prelims

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 20, 2016) – On Friday it was announced that three members of the ETSU Track and Field program have qualified to compete in the NCAA East Preliminaries next weekend in Jacksonville, Fla.


Kyra Atkins named SoCon Freshman of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 18, 2016) – On Wednesday freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) was named Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field freshman of the year as voted on by the league's coaches.


Women finish 3rd, Men finish 4th at SoCon Championships

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (May 13, 2016) – On Friday at the 2016 Southern Conference Championships the ETSU Track and Field program saw two SoCon Champions emerge as junior Michael Williams (Mt.Laurel,N.J.) won the 400 meter hurdles for the second straight year while freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) won her second SoCon Championship of the weekend in the 100 meter hurdles.


Bucs record two victories on Day One of SoCon Championships

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (May 12, 2016) – It was a terrific day one of the 2016 Southern Conference Championships for the ETSU Track and Field program, highlighted by freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) becoming the SoCon Champion in the women's long jump and junior Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) coming away victorious in the 3000m steeplechase.


Track and Field gears up for SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program will visit Cullowhee, N.C. for the third time this season for the 2016 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships hosted by Western Carolina University, May 12-13.


Bucs record seven event victories at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 29, 2016) – On the track that is home to the 2016 Southern Conference Championships, the ETSU Track and Field program had an outstanding day at the Western Carolina Invitational on Friday recording seven event victories.


Track and Field begins final tune-up before SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 28, 2016) – In the final tune-up before the Southern Conference Championships the ETSU track and field program will compete in two meets this weekend in Cullowhee, N.C. and Athens, Ga.


Kessler garners SoCon Field Athlete of the Week honors

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 27, 2016) – For the second time this season senior Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Field Athlete of the Week as voted on by the league's coaches.


Kessler Wins Pole Vault to end weekend at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 23, 2016) – On the final day of the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, Ga., the ETSU Track and Field team captured four top five finishes with senior Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) coming away victorious in the women's pole vault.


Roberts leads the way as ETSU closes out day one in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (April 22, 2016) – On day one of the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta, Ga., the ETSU Track and Field program had just 14 student-athletes competing in seven events with junior Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) leading the Buccaneers with a top five finish in the 1500 meter.


Bucs set to compete at Georgia Tech Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2016) – For the second time during the outdoor season the ETSU Track and Field program will head to Atlanta, Ga. to take part in the Georgia Tech Invitational, April 22-23.


Track & Field Excels on Final Day of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 16, 2016) – It was an excellent performance by the ETSU Track and Field program on the final day of the Benyon Sports Complex Catamount Classic as the Buccaneers had five event winners on Saturday in Cullowhee, N.C.


Men in 3rd; Women in 6th after Day One in Cullowhee

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 15, 2016) –. After day one of the Benyon Sports Catamount Classic, the ETSU Track and Field program placed eight in the top ten and four in the top five as the men's team is in third while the women's team is in sixth.


Track & Field readies for the Catamount Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 14, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program will get their first tune-up at the track that hosts the 2016 Southern Conference Championships when they head to Cullowhee, N.C. to take part in the Benyon Sports Catamount Classic, April 15-16.


App State Outdoor Open Cancelled

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2016) – Due to probable weather conditions in the area the App State Outdoor Open which was scheduled for Friday, April 8 as been cancelled.


Ashley Kessler named SoCon Field Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 7, 2016) – On Thursday senior pole vaulter Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Month for March as voted on by the league's coaches.


ETSU prepares for App State Outdoor Open on Friday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 7, 2016) – Continuing the outdoor season the ETSU Track and Field program prepares for the App State Outdoor Open on Friday, April 8 on the campus of Appalachian State University at Kidd Brewer Stadium.


Bucs Shine at VertKlasse Meeting to End Weekend

HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 2, 2016) – On day two of the VertKlasse Meeting on Saturday the ETSU Track and Field program shined with eight top ten finishes along with four Bucs recording personal bests.


Miller, Atkins Post Collegiate Bests at Florida Relays

GAINESVIILE, Fla./HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 1, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program saw six runners record personal or seasonal bests on Day One of both the Florida Relays and VertKlasse Meeting Friday.


Track & Field to compete in Florida Relays, VertKlasse Meeting

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2016) – For the second weekend in a row the ETSU Track and Field program will compete in split-quad competition at both the 2016 Pepsi Florida Relays and the eighth-annual VertKlasse Meeting, April 1-2.


Kyra Atkins Earns SoCon Track & Field Athlete of the Week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2016) – Following a stellar performance at the Yellow Jacket Invitational over the weekend, freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) was named Southern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.


ETSU ends two meet weekend with Five Top Ten Finishes

ATLANTA, Ga. (March 26, 2016) – It was a terrific day for the ETSU Track and Field program on Saturday as they registered five top ten finishes between the Yellow Jacket Invitational and the Raleigh Relays.


Bucs Turn in Solid Day One at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH,N.C. (March 25, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field turned in a solid day one at the Raleigh Relays as junior Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.), junior Matthew Warriner (Maryville, Tenn.)and senior Katie Hirko (Oley, Pa.) placed in the top 40 on Friday.


Track & Field continues with two meets this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2016) – Looking to build off a successful first outdoor meet the ETSU Track and Field program will split the roster as they head to the Raleigh Relays and Yellow Jacket Invitational this weekend.


Kessler Named SoCon Track & Field Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 23, 2016) – On Wednesday, senior pole vaulter Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week by the league's track and field coaches.


Track & Field Wraps up 49er Classic with Strong Performance

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 19, 2016) – The ETSU Outdoor Track and Field program wrapped up it's first meet of the outdoor season on Saturday as the Buccaneers put together a strong performance in day three of the 49er Classic.


Kessler Wins Pole Vault; Bucs Enjoy Successful Day Two at 49'er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2016) – Friday at the 49'er Classic in Charlotte, N.C. was a successful day for the ETSU Outdoor Track and Field program as the Buccaneers posted multiple personal bests along with two top-five finishes and three top ten's.


ETSU Outdoor Track & Field begins season at 49'er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 16, 2016) – For the sixth straight year the ETSU Track and Field Program will begin the outdoor season at the 49er Classic in Charlotte, N.C. The meet will run from March 17 to March 19 at Irwin Belk Track & Field Center on the campus of the University of Charlotte.


Atkins named SoCon Freshman of the Year

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 2, 2016) – ETSU Track & Field’s Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) was named SoCon freshman of the year on the women’s side Wednesday by the league office.


Bucs earn two top-four finishes at SoCon Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 27, 2016) – The ETSU track & field program wrapped up the Southern Conference Indoor Championships Saturday at Birmingham’s CrossPlex. The women’s team finished in third place with 84.50 points, while the men posted a fourth place finish. In total, the Bucs won four events and five other athletes earned medals.


Women in third, Men in fourth after first day of SoCon Indoor Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 26, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program wrapped up the first day of the 2016 Southern Conference Indoor Championships Friday Birmingham’s CrossPlex. The women sit in third place with 34.50 points, while the men are in fourth place with 23 points.


Bucs head to Birmingham for SoCon Indoor Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program will head to Birmingham, Ala. this weekend to compete in the SoCon Indoor Championships. The meet, which will be held at the CrossPlex, will be the 81st annual championship on the men’s side and the 29th for the women’s.


Roberts paces ETSU Track & Field in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 12, 2016) – The ETSU Track and Field program turned in a solid day at the Samford Invitational Friday in Birmingham, Ala. ETSU tallied 30.5 combined points in its first scored meet of the season. The 30.5 points ranked 12th among the 16 schools that competed in the meet.


Bucs ready to compete in the Samford Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program will look to build upon the momentum it gained last weekend Friday when it competes in the Samford Invitational at the Birmingham CrossPlex.


Kessler Named SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 10, 2016) – ETSU Track & Field’s Ashley Kessler (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for competition held Feb. 3-9.


Bucs win three events on day two of Buccaneer Invite

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2016) – In its final day of competition at home this season, the ETSU track & field program turned in a steady performance to close out the Buccaneer Invitational Saturday.


Bucs turn in strong first day at Buccaneer Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2016) – In its final home meet of the indoor season, the ETSU track and field program turned in a strong first day at the Buccaneer Invitational.


Track & Field readies for the Buccaneer Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program will host its final home meet of the season this weekend as it will welcome nearly sixty schools to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field for the Buccaneer Invitational.


Squibbs leads ETSU on day two of Camel City Classic

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program finished up its weekend at the Camel City Classic Saturday with four top 10 performances. Leading the way for ETSU Saturday was junior Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) who finished second in the pole vault with a mark of 4.85m.


Bucs close out day one at the Camel City Classic

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program wrapped up day one of the Camel City Classic Friday in Winston Salem, N.C. In total the Bucs tallied four top 10 finishes in day one of competition with the best finish being ninth in three different events.


ETSU Track & Field set to make first road trip of season

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Following a week off from competition, the ETSU Track & Field program will be back in action this weekend at the Camel City Classic in Winston Salem, N.C. The event will be held at the JDL Fast Track and will feature over 40 events over Jan. 29-30.


Eight inducted into 2016 Hall of Fame Class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2016) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored eight Buccaneer greats Saturday evening at the Carnegie Hotel as part of the 2016 ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony presented by Johnson City Honda.


2016 Hall of Fame Class: Catherine Berry

Having qualified for the 5,000-meter national championships in 2000, East Tennessee State’s Catherine (Berry) Layne was excited about her prospects in the event.


Youth leads the Bucs in day two of the ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 16, 2016) – The ETSU Track & Field program received a hefty boost from its underclassmen in the final day of the ETSU Invitational at the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Bucs close out day one of the ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2016) –The ETSU track & field program returned to action Friday in its second consecutive home meet at the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Track & field back in action at ETSU Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2016) – A week after opening its season with the David E. Walker Kickoff Classic, the ETSU track & field program returns to action Jan. 15-16 when it hosts the ETSU Invitational inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Bucs win a pair of events in day two of David E. Walker Kickoff Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track & field programs finished their opening meet of the 2016 season strongly Saturday at the David E. Walker Kickoff Classic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field. A pair of Bucs picked up wins in their respective events to highlight the day for ETSU.


Bucs finish up day one of David E. Walker Kickoff Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field squads opened the 2016 indoor season Friday afternoon at the David E. Walker Kickoff Classic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field. A pair of top 10 finishes in the long jump highlighted day one of the event for the Bucs.


Bucs open 2016 with David E. Walker Kickoff Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2016) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs will open the indoor season Friday and Saturday when they compete in the David E. Walker Kickoff Classic inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center on David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.


Watts unveils ETSU’s 2016 Track & Field Schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2015) – ETSU Director of Track & Field George Watts announced the Bucs’ 2016 schedule Thursday. In total the Blue and Gold are scheduled to compete in six indoor meets and nine outdoor competitions.


ETSU Athletics releases 2016 Hall of Fame class

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 4, 2015) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Friday the names of eight former Buccaneers who will comprise the 2016 induction class into the ETSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


Watts announces 26 signees to ETSU Track & Field program

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.(October 29, 2015) – With the indoor season quickly approaching ETSU Director of Track & Field George Watts announced 26 new student-athletes to the squad on Thursday.


ETSU Track & Field announces 2015 team award winners

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 16, 2015) – The ETSU track and field program announced its 2015 individual and team awards on Wednesday selected by the ETSU coaching staff taking both indoor and outdoor results into consideration. Track and Field also honored team captains and those who broke school records during the 2014-15 track and field season.


ETSU Track & Field achieves USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors

NEW ORLEANS- (July 20, 2015) – The ETSU track & field program was recognized on Monday earning All-Academic team honors by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).