East Tennessean

The East Tennessean is the student-operated newspaper for East Tennessee State University, dedicated to serving the ETSU community. It acts as a vigilant observer of campus life and provides unbiased coverage of events happening both on and near campus. Published by the Elizabethton Star, the East Tennessean comes out every Monday and Thursday throughout the academic year. You can find it in various university buildings, and it is available for free from numerous distribution racks.

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Former running back Jacob Saylors makes professional debut

Apr 3, 2024 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

Former ETSU star running back, Jacob Saylors has officially begun his professional career for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League. This past weekend was the first week of action for the newly merged UFL, which recently was purchased by Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia. In this opening weekend, the St. Louis Battlehawks played the Michigan Panthers at Ford Field.
Bucs make run at SoCon title, fall just short

Mar 20, 2024 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

The Samford Bulldogs beat ETSU 76-69 in the SoCon Championship game to punch their ticket to March Madness. ETSU came into the SoCon tournament as the No. 7-seed, despite being a 7-seed the Bucs were able to beat VMI, UNCG, and Chattanooga in the route to the Championship game. The game that sent ETSU to the SoCon title game was an overtime win versus Chattanooga that finished with an 85-84 final score.
Women’s basketball loses during first round of SoCon

Mar 20, 2024 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

On March 10 the Lady Mocs beat UNCG 69-60 to take home the SoCon Championship trophy and punch their ticket to March Madness. In the SoCon tournament the No. 5-seed ETSU women’s basketball team played their first-round game against No. 4-seed Mercer. In that game the Bears were able to secure the win over ETSU 67-52, ending their season. In the loss, ETSU’s Meghan Downing (New Madison, Ohio) shot an impressive 6-for-9 with 18 points and eight rebounds in 33 minutes of play.
Tre Lamb introduced as new football head coach

Dec 6, 2023 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2023) – ETSU announces Tre Lamb as the new head football coach. ETSU President Brain Noland and athletic director Doc Sander referred to former Buccaneer head coach Randy Sanders when looking for their new guy. Dr. Noland went on to say, “[we] called our former coach, talked to Coach [Randy] Sanders, and said coach, ‘who would you identify to lead this program?’ And who was the first person on his list?
Women’s basketball wins and loses in Miami Thanksgiving Tournament

Nov 30, 2023 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

The ETSU women’s basketball team traveled to the Miami Thanksgiving Tournament riding a three-game win streak. Their opponents were coming off a very strong season, finishing last year 26-7. ETSU tipped off vs the Spartans, and the Bucs got off to a quick start, outscoring Norfolk State 29-12 in the first half. ETSU went on to hand Norfolk State their first loss of the season, 55-35. The Bucs extended their win streak to four.
Bucs close season with win, 35-23 vs. The Citadel

Nov 19, 2023 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 18, 2023) – ETSU welcomed The Citadel into William B. Greene Jr. stadium for the final game of the season, which also served as senior night for our Buccaneers. ETSU opened this game as a -9.5-point favorite (via DraftKings Sportsbook). ETSU went on to end their 2023 campaign on a win, beating the Bulldogs 35-23 and covering the -9.5 point spread.
Bucs drop to WCU, look ahead to The Citadel

Nov 15, 2023 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (Nov. 11, 2023) – The ETSU Bucs went on the road to take on Western Carolina University in the Blue Ridge Border Battle; unfortunately, the Catamounts walked away with a 58-7 victory over the Buccaneers. ETSU’s lone touchdown came as a three-yard rushing touchdown by Trey Foster (Knoxville, Tenn.). Foster finished the day with 58 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Tommy Winton III (Knoxville, Tenn.) brought in three catches in the contest for 89 yards.
Men’s soccer season ends on penalty shootout loss

Nov 8, 2023 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

With the men’s soccer season winding down and playoffs ramping up, the Mercer Bears came to ETSU to battle the Bucs in the SoCon semifinals. The game ended in regulation with a score of 1-1, but the Bears were able to win in a penalty shootout. The shootout ended 4-3, favoring Mercer, both teams with six attempts. The Bucs were a 1-seed in the SoCon tournament, with the Mercer Bears coming in as a 5-seed.
ETSU falls to VMI, 31-24

Nov 5, 2023 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

The Virginia Military Institute made the trip to William B. Greene Jr. Stadium to take on the ETSU football team this weekend. The Bucs started off strong, but ultimately, the Keydets were able to get ahead to win the game, 31-24. The Bucs had the ball in the final minute of the game, driving down the field for a chance to tie the game up at 31. This drive was heavily aided by a leaping one-handed 30-yard reception by tight end Tim Stayskal (Nolensville, Tenn.).
ETSU falls to Furman, 16-8

Oct 29, 2023 | easttennessean.com | John P. Fulkerson

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2023) – ETSU kept the game close, but ultimately, No. 3 Furman improved their record to 7-1 with their 16-8 win over the Buccaneers. ETSU’s record drops to 2-6, putting them 7th in the SoCon standings. Now, they’re only ahead of The Citadel and Wofford, who are both 0-8 on the year. ETSU’s lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter when Teddy Wilson (Edenton, N.C.) blocked a punt that was scooped up and returned by redshirt junior Ton’Quez Ball (Knoxville, Tenn.).