JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2025) – East Tennessee State University volleyball's fall home tournament will be sponsored by the Tri-Cities Airport.

"We're proud to support ETSU Athletics and the talented athletes competing in the Buccaneer Classic," Kylie Tolar, the Marketing & Communications Specialist for the Tri-Cities Airport Authority, said. "This tournament highlights the energy and pride that make this area special. As the gateway to Northeast Tennessee, Tri-Cities Airport is committed to connecting our community to the opportunities ahead. We're always proud to help our community and its athletes go places."

"ETSU Volleyball greatly appreciates the Tri-Cities Airport for sponsoring the Buccaneer Classic," head coach Lindsey Devine said. "Their financial support will provide the opportunity for participating schools to be part of a premier tournament held by ETSU."

The Buccaneer Classic presented by the Tri-Cities Airport is ETSU's first home volleyball tournament since 2022. The two-day event, set to take place on Sept. 12-13, will feature ETSU, VCU, Western Kentucky and High Point. 

ETSU and VCU will open the tournament with an 11 a.m. showdown on Friday, before the Bucs battle Western Kentucky on Friday at 6:30. ETSU will close out the Buccaneer Classic presented by the Tri-Cities Airport at 2:30 on Saturday against High Point. 

Additionally, ETSU will host a pair of neutral site games between High Point and WKU (Friday, 1:30 p.m.); and WKU and VCU (Saturday, noon).

Flex packs are $35 for 10 tickets. Those tickets can be used at any point in the regular season, and you can use them however you wish. To buy tickets, visit etsutickets.com or call (423) 439-3878.

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