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January 18, 2009
Pigram Pushes Bucs to OT Win Over Lipscomb
First, there was the remarkable comeback. Then the thrilling last-second push to send the game into overtime. And then the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers fought for, held on to and took what was theirs.
January 16, 2009
ETSU Seeks More Noise From Quiet Bench
Brown, a 6-foot-8 redshirt freshman, has embraced his complementary role.
January 15, 2009
ETSU’s Davis To Meet With Bartow, Decide Future
East Tennessee State University men’s basketball team could receive a major boost with Jocolby Davis’ possible return to action this weekend.
January 14, 2009
King’s Defense Holds Off Miligan
King College men’s basketball coach George Pitts screamed out “pressure!” and the pressure came.
January 11, 2009
E&H’s Russo Follows In Steps Of Johnson
Though the once-frantic tempo might slow just a little, Russo plans to stick to the fundamentals employed by his former coach.
January 10, 2009
Creative Point Guard Leads King Men To AAC Victory
Kyle Savely has all the essentials for the prototypical point guard.
The 5-foot-11 junior guard from Corydon, Ind., can pass, create, shoot and direct. Most importantly, Savely knows how to win.
January 07, 2009
Emory & Henry Unable To Hold Lead Against Nationally-Ranked Roanoke College
Paul Russo was a happy coach early Wednesday night.
With creativity on offense and hustle on defense, Russo’s Emory & Henry Wasps opened an 11-point lead against the No. 22 ranked team in NCAA Division III midway through the first half.
One hour later, Russo was lamenting a 101-86 loss to ODAC rival Roanoke College.
January 05, 2009
Lady Cobras fall to Pikeville
The Virginia Intermont women’s basketball team lost 78-47 to Pikeville College on Monday night
ETSU Overwhelms North Florida With Athletic Display
When is basketball acrobatics?
When East Tennessee State University faces North Florida.
January 04, 2009
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ETSU Women Rally to Post Win Over Jacksonville
Siarre Evans stretched forward, picked off the pass and sped away down the left sideline. Seconds later, the East Tennessee State University junior guard sunk an easy layup, putting the Bucs up 74-66 with 5 minutes, 56 seconds left in the second half.
Pigram’s Points Carry Bucs to Victory
He had the look. He had the swagger. He had the fire. And he had the touch.
December 17, 2008
ETSU’s Tiggs Ranked With The Best
“What he’s got, he’s got an incredible motor. And he’s just got a lot of stuff you can’t teach, in terms of his motor, his energy, his mind and his attitude.”
December 03, 2008
King Women’s Coach Celebrates Birthday With First Win Of Season
Crista Burtnett and her friends on the King College basketball team faced some pressure Wednesday.
The Tornado had opened the season with eight straight losses and were facing city rival Virginia Intermont.
November 25, 2008
New-Look Wasps Avenge Earlier Loss to Virginia Intermont
The Emory & Henry men’s basketball team has a new approach.
Gone are the days of mass substitutions, waves of three-point shots and breakneck fast breaks.
November 21, 2008
ETSU Gives Vandy a Scare
East Tennessee State forward Latisha Belcher dominated play in the paint, carving her way through black-gold-and-white clad bodies and sinking tough inside baskets.
November 19, 2008
New Version of ETSU’s Mike Smith Looks Like Old One
East Tennessee State University junior guard Mike Smith is enjoying the new, better version of Mike Smith.
November 13, 2008
ETSU’s Hubbard Earns His Way to Center For Bucs
The Tommy Hubbard experiment begins today.
November 06, 2008
Bucs aiming for another NCAA berth
After spending the summer increasing her range, TaRonda Wiles hopes to lead the Bucs back to the NCAA Tournament.
Ball’s in Sollazzo’s court for Bucs
ETSU will count on Adam Sollazzo, a freshman, to shoulder the majority of the point guard duties this season.
November 04, 2008
Camillo Weinz Shooting His Way Into The Emory & Henry Record Books
With fearless perimeter shooting and constant hustle, Camillo Weinz has authored his own chapter in the Emory & Henry men’s basketball record book.
That’s only part of this success story, however.
Petty Inspires E&H Basketball Team With Actions Instead Of Words
Sarah Petty is a different type of team leader.
Instead of encouraging her teammates with words, the junior guard provides inspiration through her dynamic actions.
November 03, 2008
VI women’s basketball needs a little aggression in 2008-09
After stmbling down the stretch last last season, the Cobras need to play with more passion if they want to challenge in the AAC.
VI men’s basketball looks to take next step
With more weapons surrounded All-American candidate Akeem Price, the Cobras are ready to strike in the AAC
October 25, 2008
‘A Little Hole In My Heart’
At 73, former Herald Courier managing editor gives college basketball another try
October 17, 2008
ETSU Tips Off Basketball Season, Looks Ahead
But ETSU coach Murry Bartow said he is already trying to determine how his team will handle a non-conference schedule that places the Bucs on the road in eight of their first nine contests.
Kingsport Native Authors The Book “Slam Dunked”
Beryl Shipley was head coach at Southwestern Louisiana Institute.
October 08, 2008
No Debate Here: Belmont Tabbed as Preseason Favorite
Bruins are trying to win an unprecedented three straight conference championships.
Lady Bucs Tabbed First In Atlantic Sun Preseason Polls
Head Coach Karen Kemp’s squad is considered to pose a threat to become the first team since Georgia State (2001-03) to repeat as A-Sun champions
ETSU’s Pigram Named Preseason POTY For Second Time
Pigram, needs 555 points to join Centenary’s Willie Jackson as just the second player in conference history to accumulate 2,000 points.
