Converse 50, at East Tennessee State 102

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — The East Tennessee State Buccaneers opened their season with a commanding 102-50 victory over Converse in a non-conference men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Tuesday night at a sparsely attended ETSU Athletic Center. From the opening tip, the Buccaneers established a dominant presence, quickly building a double-digit lead and never looking back. A stifling defensive effort forced numerous Converse turnovers in the game’s opening minutes, which East Tennessee State converted into easy transition baskets. The home team’s offensive execution was relentless, leading to a 56-23 advantage at halftime. The second half saw more of the… Read more...