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.


Seymour named USTFCCCA First Team All-American

NEW ORLEANS (June 12, 2017) – ETSU women’s track and field senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) earned First Team All-American honors in the 400 meter hurdles by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday.


Katrina Seymour places 8th in 400mH at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. (June 10, 2017) – In the 400m hurdle finals at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) placed eighth with a time of 59.68 at historic Hayward Field.


Seymour advances to 400mH final on Saturday at NCAA Championship

EUGENE, Ore. (June 8, 2017) – Senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) is heading to the 400 meter hurdle finals at the NCAA Championships after posting a time of 57.22 on Thursday night at historic Hawyard Field.


Katrina Seymour set for NCAA Championships Thursday

EUGENE, Ore. (June 7, 2017) – For the first time since 2009, the East Tennessee State women’s track and field program will be represented at the NCAA Championships as senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) readies for the semifinals of the 400 meter hurdles.


Katrina Seymour's NCAA Championship Run - A Story Told Through Adobe Spark

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 5, 2017) – When senior ETSU track and field athlete Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) gets set into the blocks at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., everything will seem routine. In front of her are 10 evenly placed hurdles surrounding 400 meters of track surface with multiple competitors right by her side.


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.


Seymour heading to NCAA Championships after breaking Bahamian Record

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 26, 2017) – A historic season continues for ETSU track and field senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) as she automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 400 meter hurdles after posting an ETSU and Bahamian National Record of 56.32 on Thursday.


Bucs conclude Day Two of NCAA East Prelims

Lexington, Ky. (May 26, 2017) - On day two of the NCAA East Prelims in Lexington, Ky. at the University of Kentucky track and field complex, four ETSU Track and field athletes competed on day two.


Seymour advances to 400m hurdle quarterfinals at NCAA East Prelims

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 25, 2017) – With a time of 59.17 in the 400 meter hurdles, ETSU women’s track and field senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) qualified for the 400mH quarterfinal on Thursday afternoon on day one of the NCAA East Prelims at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field facility.


Four Bucs set to compete at NCAA East Prelims

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 24, 2017) – The road to the NCAA Track & Field Championships begins on Thursday, May 25 in Lexington, Ky. at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field facility as four ETSU Track & Field athletes are set to compete at the NCAA East Preliminaries.


Track & Field has four qualify for NCAA East Prelims

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 18, 2017) – The NCAA announced on Friday the qualifiers for the NCAA East Preliminaries with four East Tennessee State Track & Field athletes will heading to Lexington, Ky., May 25-27.


Track & Field posts a pair of 4th-place finishes at SoCon Meet

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 12, 2017) – The East Tennessee State men’s and women’s track and field program wrapped up the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Friday with both the men’s and women’s teams earning fourth-place team finishes at the Samford Track and Soccer Stadium.


Track & Field Thrives on Day One of SoCon Championships

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 11, 2017) – On a day in which the East Tennessee State Track & Field team thrived at the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships in Birmingham, Ala., senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) shined the brightest breaking a SoCon Outdoor Championships record in the 400 meter hurdles.


Track and Field gears up for SoCon Championships

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (May 10, 2017) – The entire outdoor season has been leading up to this weekend as the East Tennessee State Track and Field program sets its sights on Birmingham, Ala. for the 2017 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships.


Biosca, Loy, Seymour named SoCon Athletes of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 8, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its athletes of the month on Monday with ETSU men’s tennis David Biosca, women’s golf Loy Hee Ying and track & field’s Katrina Seymour earning the honor for their performances in the month of April.


Seymour named SoCon Track Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 4, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its track & field athlete of the week honors on Thursday with ETSU women’s track & field athlete Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) earning women’s track athlete of the week honors.


Two school records fall as Bucs end day at WCU Invite

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 28, 2017) – In the final regular season meet of the outdoor season the East Tennessee State track and field program saw two school records fall at the Western Carolina Invitational in Cullowhee, N.C. on Friday afternoon.


Track & Field Wraps Up Competition at GT Invite

ATLANTA (April 22, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field wrapped up day two of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational on Saturday afternoon which was highlighted by one event victory and impressive relay performances.


Multiple Top Ten Finishes for Track & Field on Day One of GT Invite

ATLANTA (April 21, 2017) – After a long first day of competition at the Georgia Tech Invitational on Friday, the ETSU Track & Field had a successful day as the Buccaneers had seven top ten finishes.


Track & Field heads to Atlanta for Georgia Tech Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 20, 2017) – With less than a month to go before the Southern Conference Championships, the ETSU Track & Field program looks to build momentum as the Buccaneers head to Atlanta for the Georgia Tech Invitational this weekend, April 21-22.


Track and Field Shines on final day of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 15, 2017) – It was a day to remember for the ETSU Track & Field program on Saturday as the Buccaneers recorded seven event victories on the final day of the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic.


Field Events Headline Opening Day of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 14, 2017) – The first day of the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic showcased the athletes in the field as the ETSU Track & Field program wrapped up day one from Cullowhee.


Track & Field readies for the Catamount Classic

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (April 13, 2017) – With a week off to prepare the ETSU Track & Field program heads to Cullowhee, N.C. this weekend for the 2017 Benyon Sports Catamount Classic, April 14-15.


Katrina Seymour named SoCon Track Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 6, 2017) – On Thursday the Southern Conference announced the ETSU Track & Field athlete Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) has been named Track Athlete of the Week as voted on by the league’s coaches.


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.


Track & Field ends competition at the VertKlasse Meeting

HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 1, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program ended day two of competition at the VertKlasse Meeting in High Point, N.C. on Saturday afternoon with three personal bests recorded.


Bucs finish Day One of events in Florida and North Carolina

GAINESVILLE, FLA. /HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 31, 2017) – Splitting up the squad for the second straight weekend, the ETSU Track & Field program recorded 11 top ten finishes at both the VertKlasse Meeting in High Point, N.C. and 2017 Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville, Fla.


Track & Field to compete at Florida Relays, VertKlasse Meeting

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 30, 2017) – For the second weekend in a row the ETSU Track & Field program will compete in split-squad competition at the 2017 Pepsi Florida Relays and the ninth annual VertKlasse Meeting, March 31-April 1.


Bucs Thrive in Final Day of Weems Baskin Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 25, 2017) – On Saturday at the Weems Baskin Invitational the ETSU Track & Field program thrived on the final day of the event with two event winners and 11 personal bests recorded.


Track & Field wraps up Friday split-squad competition

COLUMBIA, S.C. and RALEIGH, N.C. (March 24, 2017) – In split-squad competition Friday at both the Weems Baskin Invitational and Raleigh Relays, the ETSU Track & Field program posted solid performances including strong showings in the field at South Carolina and in the distance events at NC State.


Three meet weekend awaits ETSU Track and Field

JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (March 23, 2017) – The ETSU Track and Field program will be split up this weekend between three meets as most of the team will travel to the Weems Baskin Invitational in Columbia, S.C. while a few others will compete at the Raleigh Relays and the Tennessee Rust Buster.


How Sweep It Is! Track & Field Sweeps SoCon AOTW Awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 22, 2017) – As announced by the Southern Conference on Wednesday the ETSU Track & Field program completed a sweep of track and field athletes of the week with three Buccaneers earning the recognition.


ETSU records four event wins on final day of 49’er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2017) – It was an enjoyable final day of the Charlotte 49’er Classic for the ETSU Track and Field program as the Buccaneers claimed four event victories at the Irwin Belk Track & Field Center on Saturday.


Track & Field with successful Day Two at 49’er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 17, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program enjoyed a successful day two at the Charlotte 49’er Classic as three athletes advanced to their event finals.


Track & Field begins outdoor season at 49’er Classic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2017) – The ETSU Track & Field program will begin its outdoor season this weekend as the Buccaneers head to the Charlotte 49’er Classic, March 16-18.


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.


Rivera, Seymour receive SoCon Indoor Track & Field awards

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2017) – The Southern Conference announced its Indoor Track & Field honors on Wednesday as ETSU’s Nathan Rivera earned the men’s most outstanding field athlete accolade while Katrina Seymour earned the women’s most outstanding track performer.


Track & Field places third at SoCon Indoor Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (February 26, 2017) – After claiming multiple individual Southern Conference titles on Sunday afternoon, both the ETSU men’s and women’s team track & field teams placed third at the 2017 SoCon Indoor Track & Field Championships.


ETSU wins seven preliminary events on first day of SoCon Track and Field Championships

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs started the SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships on a high note as both teams combined for seven wins in the preliminary rounds on Saturday inside the MSHA/ETSU Athletic Center.


SoCon Indoor Track and Field Championships come to ETSU

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2017) – After competing in four meets this indoor season, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs are ready to host its third meet of the year with the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships coming to Johnson City.


Bucs successful on final day of Music City Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2017) – In a final day full of personal bests and improvements, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams concluded its final day at the Music City Challenge in Nashville on Saturday.


Squibbs and Johnson lead ETSU on day one at Music City Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2017) – Brett Squibbs (Rock Hill, S.C.) and Benjamin Johnson (Nashville, Tenn.) led the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams as Squibbs finished top-5 in the men’s pole vault, and Johnson crushed a personal best in the weight throw on the first day of the Music City Challenge in Nashville on Friday.


Track and Field prepared for Music City Challenge

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2017) – Following a successful Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational last weekend, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will travel to Nashville to compete in the Music City Challenge, which starts on Feb. 10.


Seniors lead Bucs to outstanding performance at the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2017) – At the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational in Johnson City, ten seniors led the surge for the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs on senior day on Saturday.


ETSU dominates track events at Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2017) – On the second day of the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams dominated the meet on Friday inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center as it recorded three number one and 13 top-5 finishes.


Price finishes second in pentathlon; Rivera third in heptathlon after Day One

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2017) – After the first day of the Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational in Johnson City, Kiara Price finished in second in the women’s pentathlon while teammate Nathan Rivera (Knoxville, Tenn.) currently sits in third with four events remaining in the men’s heptathlon.


Seymour claims SoCon track and field athlete of the month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Feb. 2, 2017) – Announced by the league office on Thursday, senior Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas) was named Southern Conference athlete of the month for women’s indoor track and field for the month of January.


Bucs return home for Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2017) – After competing in two meets in the indoor season, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will return to Johnson City to host the three day Buccaneer Track and Field Invitational starting on February 2 inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.


Atkins tabbed SoCon runner of the week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2017) – Announced by the league office on Tuesday, the 2015-16 indoor and outdoor track and field SoCon Freshman of the Year, Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.), was tabbed the conference runner of the week for her performance at the ETSU Track and Field Invitational.


Track and field conclude last day of Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 21, 2017) – With one first place finish at the Hokie Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams produced two top-5 and ten top-10 finishes on the final day in Blacksburg, Va. on Saturday.


Roberts claims first place; Moore qualifies in 60m at the Hokie Invitational

BLACKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 20, 2017) – Simeon Roberts (Greeneville, Tenn.) led the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams at the Hokie Invitational as he finished in first place in the mile run, while Matthew Moore (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) qualified for the 60m finals in Blacksburg, Va.


ETSU travels for first road meet at Virginia Tech

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2017) –The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs will be on the road January 20-21 as it prepares for the Hokie Invitational inside the Rector Field House on the campus of Virginia Tech.


Bucs successful on final day of ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams competed on day two of the ETSU Track and Field Invitational as three Bucs earned first place honors and 12 top-5 finishes on Saturday in Johnson City.


ETSU outhustles the competition on day one of the ETSU Track and Field Invitational

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2017) – After the conclusion of day one at the ETSU Track and Field Invitational, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams performed well as Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.), Lamisha Simmons (Dania Beach, Fla.), Michael Williams (Mt. Laurel, N.J.), Katrina Seymour (New Providence, Bahamas), and Kiana Davis (Ooltewah, Tenn.) shined individually on Friday in Johnson City.


Track and Field hosts first indoor meet this weekend

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2017) – The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will open its season inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on January 13th and concluding on the 14th.


Watts reveals indoor track and field schedule

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2016) – ETSU men’s and women’s track and field head coach George Watts announced Tuesday the 2016-17 indoor schedule, which includes hosting the Southern Conference Indoor Championships for the first time in 12 years.


Track & Field announces 2016 team award winners

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (September 13, 2016) – On Tuesday director of track and field/cross country George Watts and the ETSU track and field program announced its 2016 team awards as selected by the ETSU coaching staff after taking both indoor and outdoor results into consideration.


Kyra Atkins, Women's Track & Field earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors

NEW ORLEANS (July 29, 2016) – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Friday that freshman Kyra Atkins (Greer, S.C.) along with the ETSU women’s track and field program garnered all-academic honors.