ETSU Athletics Sweeps Weekend Matchups

Baseball, softball, and women's basketball teams all pick up big wins

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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East Tennessee State University's baseball, softball, and women's basketball teams all had successful outings over the weekend. The baseball team swept a doubleheader against Marist, the softball team won two games at the Presbyterian College tournament, and the women's basketball team upset conference leader Chattanooga in double overtime.

Why it matters

The strong performances across multiple ETSU sports programs demonstrate the overall strength and competitiveness of the university's athletic department. These wins will help build momentum and confidence for the teams as they continue their seasons.

The details

In baseball, the Buccaneers won the first game 7-5 behind 3-hit games from Ian Guanzon and Henry Ferguson. They then won the second game 7-2, with Tristan Curless hitting a solo home run. The softball team beat Albany 5-3 and Mercyhurst 10-2, with strong offensive showings from Whitney Boone and Tiare Rieger. In women's basketball, Daniela Lopez scored a career-high 28 points, including the game-winning shot, to lead ETSU to a 91-90 double-overtime upset of Chattanooga.

  • The baseball team's doubleheader sweep of Marist occurred on Saturday.
  • The softball team's two wins at the Presbyterian College tournament were on Saturday.
  • The women's basketball team's double-overtime victory over Chattanooga took place on Saturday.

The players

Ian Guanzon

An ETSU baseball player who had a 3-for-4 day at the plate in the first game against Marist.

Henry Ferguson

An ETSU baseball player who also had a 3-for-4 performance in the first game against Marist.

Daniela Lopez

The ETSU women's basketball player who scored a career-high 28 points, including the game-winning shot, in the double-overtime win over Chattanooga.

Whitney Boone

An ETSU softball player who had a 3-run home run and 4 RBIs in the win over Mercyhurst.

Tiare Rieger

An ETSU softball player who drove in 2 runs in the win over Albany.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The ETSU baseball team will next play at Virginia Tech on Tuesday at 4 p.m., while the women's basketball team will return home to face UNC Greensboro on Thursday night.

The takeaway

ETSU's strong performances across multiple sports programs demonstrate the overall competitiveness and momentum building within the university's athletic department. These wins will provide a boost of confidence as the teams continue their seasons.