ETSU Football Announces “Kids Camp” Set for July 26, 2014
The East Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that the football program will host the Carl Torbush/ETSU Football Kids Camp presented by Chick-Fil-A at Johnson City Crossings for children entering 4th grade to those entering 8th grade on Saturday, July 26th inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. The camp, which will run from […]
Pugh, Ratliff Enjoy Strong Showings for ETSU Men’s Golf
A pair of ETSU men’s golfers are enjoying successful summer stints as rising senior Rhys Pugh (Pontypridd, Wales) has advanced to the third round of match play in the 119th Amateur Championship and incoming freshman Cayman Ratliff (Kingsport, Tenn.) qualified for the 2014 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship earlier this week. Pugh, who shot a […]
Freeman Named to ABCA All-Region Team
A week and a half after being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers, ETSU two-way player Clinton Freeman (Jonesborough, Tenn.) landed Second Team All-South Region honors, which was released by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) on Wednesday. Freeman, who was selected in the 18th round by the Dodgers in the 2014 MLB Draft, received […]
Devine Continues Stint with U.S. Youth National Team
For the third consecutive year, ETSU volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine will continue her stint with the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team. Devine, who is fresh off guiding the U.S. National Team to a gold medal at last month’s NORCECA World Championship Qualification Tournament, will assist the U.S. Youth National Team at the 2014 NORCECA […]
Former Pioneer Maikol Gonzalez Shining in Angels Organization
Former Tusculum College baseball standout Maikol Gonzalez is enjoying an outstanding season so far with the Arkansas Travelers, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Since being acquired from the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association last month, Gonzalez is leading the Travelers with his .357 batting average, including a blistering .444 […]
Tusculum Names 99 Student-Athletes to SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Ninety-nine (99) Tusculum College student-athletes have been named to the 2013-2014 South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll announced league officials. The conference had 1,172 student-athletes honored for their achievements in the classroom. The SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll recognizes those student-athletes who carry at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average and have completed at least […]
Last Drill Factory Camp Begins in Three Weeks
Carson-Newman men’s basketball’s final Drill Factory summer camp takes place in just three weeks, from July 7-11. Assistant coach Shane Williams runs the “Drill Factory” for boys and girls in grades three-12. All camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full payment is due with the application, which can be found here. The camp is […]
Pemberton Wins Knoxville Area Women’s Championship
Carson-Newman women’s golfer Kelli Pemberton (Knoxville, Tenn.) won her hometown’s area women’s championship in a match play event over the weekend. Pemberton, a rising junior, defeated Carolyn Singer 3 & 1, Robin Banner 2 & 1, and Carolyn Gilliam 2 & 1 to win it. “It means a lot to me,” Pemberton said. “I’ve had […]
Pickett, Harper Collect Another Sand Tournament Victory
Carson-Newman volleyball’s Kristen Pickett (Cleveland, Tenn.) and Rachel Harper (Chattanooga, Tenn.) brought home another sand volleyball tournament championship. The duo won the Nashville Beach Women’s Doubles Tournament two weeks after qualifying for National Sand Collegiate Volleyball Association’s tournament at the World Series of Beach Volleyball July 24 in Long Beach, Calif. Pickett and Harper won […]
Tusculum Softball Listed in NCAA Statistics
The Tusculum College softball team finished 13th in the nation in team earned run average according to the final 2014 NCAA Division II national statistics. The Pioneers end the season nationally ranked in three team statistical categories, while All-South Atlantic Conference pitcher Kelly King was listed four times, individually. Tusculum’s 2.07 team earned run average […]
Washington Nationals Draft Riopedre in 23rd Round
Chris Riopedre (Miami, Fla.) became the second Buccaneer player to be drafted on day three of the Major League Baseball Draft as the ETSU junior shortstop was taken by the Washington Nationals in the 23rd round on Saturday afternoon. Riopedre was the 694th overall pick in the first-year player draft. Riopedre, a 2014 Second Team […]
Comerford Finishes as National Walks Per Game Leader
Tusculum College’s Heath Comerford was named the NCAA Division II national statistical champion for walks per game according to the final 2014 national baseball statistics. Comerford was one of four Pioneers mentioned in this year’s final report, while Tusculum was listed in seven team categories. Comerford averaged 1.04 base on balls per game as the […]
C-N Soccer Assistant Hewitt to Helm Owens Women’s Program
Former Carson-Newman assistant soccer coach Kenny Hewitt has been named the head women’s soccer coach for the Owens College Express. “We had a very qualified candidate pool for this position, and it was clear from our initial interviews that Kenny really stood out from the rest,” Owens Director of Athletics Rudy Yovich said. “He is […]
Freeman Adds to Postseason Track Laurels with Academic All-District Honor
Carson-Newman track and field junior thrower Randall Freeman (Ooltewah, Tenn.) has tallied a CoSIDA Academic All-District accolade to his athletic and academic resumes. Freeman was an all-region performer in the shot put and javelin in addition to holding a 3.8 GPA as a graphic design major. Freeman finished fifth in the region for both […]
ETSU to Host First “Friday Night Lights” Football Camp for High School Athletes
ETSU football head coach Carl Torbush and the Buccaneers’ coaching staff are inviting high school players to an on-campus camp this Friday night, June 6th at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. High school players who are entering grades 9th through 12th are eligible to participate in the camp, which will run from 6 to 9 p.m. […]
Bauder Earns CoSDA Academic All-Disrict Accolade
Carson-Newman track and field’s Anna Bauder collected an academic All-District honor from CoSIDA to become C-N’s fourth all-district honoree this season. Bauder is a junior sprinter and history major with a 3.92 grade point average. She Had her best time of her career in the 55-meter dash during indoor season with a 7.43 at Appalachian […]
