EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, East Tennessee State's women's basketball program competes in the Southern Conference with a roster of 14 players who scored 57.7 points per game during the current season. Brenda Mock Brown directs a squad that carved out a 13-12 overall record while posting a surprising 7-4 road mark that exceeded their 6-8 home performance at Brooks Gym. The Buccaneers' conference record of 4-3 demonstrated competitive parity within the Southern Conference during winter competition at an institution that has operated since 1911 and enrolls 13,483 students across its campus.
ETSU's defensive efficiency nearly matched offensive output, conceding 58.6 points per game to opponents, suggesting games decided by narrow margins rather than dominant performances. The away-game strength—winning more contests on the road than at home—indicates Mock Brown's squad performs effectively in hostile environments, a trait typically associated with experienced tournament participants. With conference play carrying crucial postseason implications, East Tennessee State's balance between road success and defensive tightness positions the program competitively within the Southern Conference standings.
KEY FACTS
| School | East Tennessee State University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Southern Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Johnson City, Tennessee |
| Venue | Brooks Gym |
| Head Coach | Brenda Mock Brown |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Yanessa Boyd | G |
| 20 | Meghan Downing | F |
| 11 | Lucia France | C |
| 5 | Gemma Grüttner Bacoul | G |
| 15 | Jaidyn Harper | G |
| 1 | Lucy Hood | G |
| 7 | Daniela López | G |
| 0 | Paige Lyons | G |
| 32 | Emmah McAmis | G |
| 4 | Maya McCorkle | G |
| 3 | SaBreya Monsanto | G |
| 24 | Anala Nelson | G |
| 10 | Carmen Richardson | G |
| 21 | Kennedy Younkin | F |
SEASON RECORD
18-13
Overall
9-9
Home
9-4
Away
7-4
Conference
57.1 PPG / 56.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Elon Phoenix | L 56-65 |
| Nov 7 | Tennessee Lady Volunteers | L 47-97 |
| Nov 12 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 63-64 |
| Nov 15 | Claflin Panthers | W 69-31 |
| Nov 21 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 52-61 |
| Nov 22 | Memphis Tigers | L 54-60 |
| Nov 28 | Bellarmine Knights | W 55-49 |
| Nov 29 | Louisville Cardinals | L 50-88 |
| Nov 30 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | W 60-54 |
| Dec 6 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | L 41-56 |
| Dec 12 | UNC Asheville Bulldogs | W 63-53 |
| Dec 14 | Virginia Tech Hokies | L 55-73 |
| Dec 19 | Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | W 59-37 |
| Dec 21 | Charlotte 49ers | W 51-50 |
| Jan 3 | King (TN) Tornado | W 72-47 |
| Jan 9 | Furman Paladins | L 70-72 |
| Jan 10 | Wofford Terriers | L 57-61 |
| Jan 17 | Chattanooga Mocs | L 41-53 |
| Jan 23 | Western Carolina Catamounts | W 62-50 |
| Jan 24 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W 58-48 |
| Jan 30 | Samford Bulldogs | W 53-44 |
| Feb 6 | Wofford Terriers | W 61-57 |
| Feb 7 | Furman Paladins | W 58-55 |
| Feb 11 | Mercer Bears | L 45-50 |
| Feb 14 | Chattanooga Mocs | W 91-90 |
| Feb 20 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W 52-39 |
| Feb 21 | Western Carolina Catamounts | W 61-51 |
| Feb 27 | Mercer Bears | W 58-51 |
| Feb 28 | Samford Bulldogs | W 46-39 |
| Mar 5 | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W 62-50 |
| Mar 6 | Samford Bulldogs | L 48-57 |
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Tennessee Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does East Tennessee State Women's Basketball compete in?
- East Tennessee State Buccaneers Women's Basketball competes in the Southern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does East Tennessee State play women's basketball home games?
- East Tennessee State Women's Basketball plays home games at Brooks Gym in Johnson City, TN.
- Who is the head coach of East Tennessee State Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of East Tennessee State Buccaneers Women's Basketball is Brenda Mock Brown.
- When was East Tennessee State Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for East Tennessee State Women's Basketball is not currently available.