Five track & field student-athletes earn CSC Academic All-District honors

GREENWOOD, Ind. (June 2, 2023) -- Five ETSU track & field student-athletes received 2022-23 Academic All-District honors from College Sports Communicators (CSC), which was announced by the organization earlier this week.


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.


Bucs complete competition at Lee Last Chance

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (May 13, 2023) -- A select group of ETSU men’s and women’s track and field athletes completed competition at the Lee University Last Chance on Saturday at the Ray Conn Sports Complex.


Bucs gear up for Lee University Last Chance

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (May 12, 2023) -- After completing the Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Tuesday, a select number of ETSU men’s and women’s track & field student-athletes will face a quick turnaround as they gear up for the Lee University Last Chance, which will be held Saturday at the Ray Conn Sports Complex.


Brown, Lord win gold on final day of SoCon Championship

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (May 9, 2023) -- For the second straight day, history was made by the ETSU women’s track and field program at the Southern Conference Championship.


Kruger makes history at SoCon Championship

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (May 8, 2023) -- Chanelle Kruger (Johannesburg, South Africa) made a splash at her first Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships.


ETSU track & field heads to North Carolina for SoCon Championships

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (May 7, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will head back to Cullowhee, N.C. for the 2023 Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, which will be held May 8-9 at the Catamount Athletic Complex.


Bucs bag three gold medals in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 22, 2023) – Making its final tune up before next month’s Southern Conference Championships, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams had a productive showing at the USC Open, which was held on Saturday from the Sheila and Morris Cregger Track in Columbia, S.C.


Bucs head to South Carolina for final tune up

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 21, 2023) -- With the Southern Conference Championships on the horizon, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams make one last tune up as the Buccaneers head to South Carolina for the USC Open, which will be held Saturday at the Sheila and Morris Cregger Track.


Maduwa, Schwarz sweep 800m titles at Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 15, 2023) -- Phelani Maduwa (Parys, Free State, South Africa) and Genevieve Schwarz (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) led the charge for ETSU men’s and women’s track and field on the final day of the Catamount Classic on Saturday from the Catamount Athletic Sports Complex.


Three Bucs garner gold in opener of Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 14, 2023) -- Three Buccaneers garnered gold medals on the opening day of the Catamount Classic, which got underway Friday from the Catamount Athletic Complex in Cullowhee, North Carolina.


ETSU track & field gears up for Catamount Classic

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (April 13, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs gear up for the Catamount Classic, which will be held April 14-15 at the Catamount Athletic Complex in Cullowhee, N.C.


Kruger captures steeplechase title in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 8, 2023) -- After breaking a school record in the steeplechase two weeks ago in Raleigh, freshman Chanelle Kruger (Johannesburg, South Africa) captured her first individual collegiate win on Saturday in Knoxville.


Guzman cruises to gold in 5000m at Tennessee Invitational

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2023) – For the second straight year, ETSU’s Evan Guzman (Franklin, Tenn.) won gold in Knoxville.


Schwarz named SoCon Athlete of the Month

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 7, 2023) -- ETSU senior distance runner Genevieve Schwarz (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) was named Southern Conference Athlete of the Month for March as the league office announced its award winners on Friday.


Moore sets PR in hammer throw at Tennessee Invitational

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 6, 2023) -- A trio of ETSU women throwers opened competition at the Tennessee Invitational on Thursday night inside Tom Black Track in Knoxville.


Bucs head to Knoxville for Tennessee Invitational

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2023) -- After competing in North Carolina for its first three meets of the outdoor season, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams stay in state this weekend as the Buccaneers gear up for the Tennessee Invitational, which gets underway Thursday in Knoxville.


Blake named SoCon Field Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 5, 2023) -- ETSU sophomore Tya Blake (Lynchburg, Va.) was named Southern Conference Field Athlete of the Week as the league office announced its weekly awards on Wednesday.


ETSU track & field wraps up competition in North Carolina

HIGH POINT, N.C. (April 1, 2023) -- For the third straight weekend, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams traveled to North Carolina, as the Buccaneers wrapped up competition at the VertKlasse Meeting on Saturday in Vert Stadium.


Bucs complete day one at VertKlasse Meeting

HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 31, 2023) -- On the final day of March, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams completed day one of competition from the VertKlasse Meeting, which got underway Friday in Vert Stadium.


ETSU track and field set to compete at High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 30, 2023) -- For the third straight weekend, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams will make the trek to North Carolina as the Buccaneers are set to compete in the VertKlasse Meeting, which gets underway Friday in Vert Stadium.


Maduwa finishes sixth in 800m at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 25, 2023) -- Seven Buccaneers suited up on the final day of competition at the Raleigh Relays held at the Paul Derr Track & Field Complex on the campus of North Carolina State University.


Kruger breaks school record in steeplechase

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 24, 2023) -- It didn’t take Chanelle Kruger (Johannesburg, South Africa) long to put her name in the Buccaneer record book as an individual.


Schwarz named SoCon Track Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 22, 2023) -- ETSU distance runner Genevieve Schwarz (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) was named the Southern Conference Track Athlete of the Week as the league office announced its weekly awards on Wednesday.


Bucs back in the Tar Heel state

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 22, 2023) -- The Buccaneers are back in the Tar Heel state.


Schwarz wins again; defends title in 800m at 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 18, 2023) -- All she does is win!


Schwarz owns 1500m at 49er Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 17, 2023) -- It’s time to name the 1500m at the 49er Classic after Genevieve Schwarz (Oak Ridge, Tenn.).


Track & Field begins outdoor season this weekend in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 15, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams begin the 2023 outdoor season when the Buccaneers travel to the Queen City to compete in the 49er Classic, which gets underway Thursday at the Irwin Belk Track & Field Center.


Three Bucs win gold medals Sunday at SoCon Championships

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 26, 2023) -- Three Buccaneers turned in gold-medal performances, while the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field programs finished in third-place, as the final day of the Southern Conference Indoor Championships concluded on Sunday inside VMI Corps Physical Training Facility.


ETSU earns five podium finishes on day one of SoCon Championships

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 25, 2023) -- Highlighted by five podium finishes and 15 Buccaneers advancing to the finals in their respective events on Sunday, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams completed day one of the Southern Conference Indoor Championships on Saturday inside VMI Corps Physical Training Facility.


ETSU Track and Field to compete in SoCon Indoor Championship this weekend in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Va. (Feb. 24, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams are set to compete in the Southern Conference Indoor Championships, which will be held Saturday and Sunday in Lexington, Va.


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.


Thomas takes title on day two of Darius Dixon Memorial

NASHVILLE, Tenn. & LYNCHBURG, Va. (Feb. 11, 2023) -- In the final day of competition before the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, the Buccaneers completed their split-squad weekend at Vanderbilt and Liberty with a number of convincing performances.


Maduwa highlights Bucs on Friday in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. & LYNCHBURG, Va. (Feb. 10, 2023) -- Making its final prep work before the Southern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships in two weeks, the Buccaneers wrapped up opening day competition in both Nashville, Tenn. and Lynchburg, Va. on Friday night.


Track & Field makes final tune up before conference championship this weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. & LYNCHBURG, Va. (Feb. 9, 2023) -- Making their final tune up before the Southern Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships at the end of the month, ETSU is splitting up its squad for the final regular season indoor meet. A group of Bucs will head to Nashville for the Music City Challenge and another group is traveling to Virginia for the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational.


Bucs enjoy record-setting performance on final day of South Carolina Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 4, 2023) -- ETSU track and field’s final day of competition at the South Carolina Invitational was highlighted by another record-setting performance, along with two individual first-place finishes on Saturday inside the Carolina Indoor Track & Field Complex.


Howard continues winning ways in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 3, 2023) -- ETSU’s Rebekah Howard (Ashland, Ky.) continued her winning ways on Friday at the South Carolina Invitational.


Bucs gear up for South Carolina Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 2, 2023) -- Following a week off from competition, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams return to action this weekend as the Buccaneers gear up for the South Carolina Invitational.


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.


Snyder posts second-place finish in 3000m

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 21, 2023) -- Highlighted by Kiera Snyder’s (Clyde, Mich.) second-place finish in the 3000m, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams concluded competition at the Vanderbilt Invitational on Saturday inside the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility.


Bucs Break Women’s DMR record in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 20, 2023) -- The Bucs enjoyed a record-breaking moment on Friday in the Music City.


Track & Field heads to Music City for Vanderbilt Invitational

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2023) -- Coming off a strong showing in its season-opening meet last weekend at VMI, the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams look to build upon those performances as the Buccaneers travel to the Music City for the Vanderbilt Invitational.


Howard tabbed SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Jan. 18, 2023) -- ETSU women’s track and field standout Rebekah Howard (Ashland, Ky.) was named Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week as the league office announced the weekly award on Wednesday.


ETSU track and field cleans up at VMI Invitational

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 14, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams cleaned up in its season-opening meet this weekend.


Bucs capture two golds in opener of VMI Invitational

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 13, 2023) -- The ETSU track and field program opened its indoor season by capturing a pair of gold medals on day one of the VMI Invitational, which got underway on Friday inside the VMI Corps Physical Training Facility.


ETSU track and field opens indoor season Friday at VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. (Jan. 12, 2023) -- The ETSU men’s and women’s track and field teams gear up for their first meet of the indoor season as the Buccaneers travel north to Virginia for the VMI Invitational, which gets underway Friday afternoon.


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 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.