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Flooding took away the love of his life after 35 years without a day spent apart

Dec. 26, 2024 00:11 AM EST

ERWIN, Tenn. (AP) — Jerry and Sibrina Barrett never spent a day apart over 35 years. They worked long hours, never took vacations, and liked to relax with their son at home. They had no idea that a hurricane could reach them in the mountains of East Tennessee. Living in Johnson...

Peterson's 19 help East Tennessee State defeat Elon 84-58

Dec. 18, 2024 21:57 PM EST

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Quimari Peterson's 19 points helped East Tennessee State defeat Elon 84-58 on Wednesday night. Peterson also contributed six assists for the Buccaneers (7-5). Jaden Seymour scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line...

East Tennessee State takes on Elon, seeks to break 3-game slide

Dec. 18, 2024 04:29 AM EST

Elon Phoenix (7-3) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-5) Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buccaneers -4.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State will try to end its three-game slide when the...

East Tennessee State takes on Elon, looks for 5th straight home win

Dec. 17, 2024 04:07 AM EST

Elon Phoenix (7-3) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-5) Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Buccaneers face Elon. The Buccaneers are 5-1 on...

Milton leads East Tennessee State against Radford after 26-point outing

Dec. 13, 2024 04:14 AM EST

Radford Highlanders (1-8) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (5-5) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State hosts Radford after Braylyn Milton scored 26 points in East Tennessee State's 72-42 victory over the Virginia-Wise Highland...

East Tennessee State hosts Radford following Milton's 26-point outing

Dec. 12, 2024 03:55 AM EST

Radford Highlanders (1-8) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (5-5) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State plays Radford after Braylyn Milton scored 26 points in East Tennessee State's 72-42 victory against the Virginia-Wise...

Buggs' 15 lead East Tennessee State over Austin Peay 79-57

Nov. 30, 2024 18:48 PM EST

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — John Buggs III's 15 points helped East Tennessee State defeat Austin Peay 79-57 on Saturday night. Buggs shot 4 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Buccaneers (6-2). Jaden Seymour scored 13 points and added 11...

East Tennessee State takes on Austin Peay, seeks 4th straight home win

Nov. 30, 2024 04:41 AM EST

Austin Peay Governors (4-3) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (5-2) Johnson City, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buccaneers -9.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State will try to keep its three-game home win...

East Tennessee State Buccaneers face the Austin Peay Governors on 3-game win streak

Nov. 29, 2024 04:23 AM EST

Austin Peay Governors (4-3) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (5-2) Johnson City, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Austin Peay. The Buccaneers have gone...

East Tennessee State defeats Queens 82-67

Nov. 24, 2024 20:07 PM EST

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Quimari Peterson scored 22 points as East Tennessee State beat Queens 82-67 on Sunday night. Peterson added five rebounds for the Buccaneers (4-2). Karon Boyd scored 20 points and added eight rebounds. Davion Bradford shot 4 of 5 from the field and 6 for...